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Report reveals prominence of LEED certification among major retailers

By leveraging LEED, retailers effectively communicate their values to consumers and employees, while also reducing energy costs and minimizing waste.

September 9, 2019

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), Washington, D.C., released a new report, “LEED in Motion: Retail,” showing the prevalence of LEED certification in retail spaces around the world.

Survey: Foodservice is primary strategy for food retailers to grow, succeed

Likewise, consumers continue to look for convenient ways to get all – or part – of their meals away from home, and supermarkets play a pivotal role in this decision making.

September 5, 2019

The Food Marketing Institute (FMI), Arlington, Va., released its annual assessment of the state of the foodservice at retail, demonstrating the opportunities for retailers to leverage a $13 billion category.

Report shows how CPG companies collaborate on advanced technology platforms

CPG companies that leverage advanced technology are transforming the retailer-supplier relationship from store-centric to customer-centric.

September 5, 2019

IRI, Chicago, outlined the significant benefits that consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturers and retailers reap through the use of collaborative technology platforms.

Study: Expanding fulfillment options, online assortment will drive growth of online edible grocery sales

While e-commerce continues to be the fastest-growing channel, the online shift of edible grocery (comprising food and beverage) has been relatively slow when compared to other categories.

September 4, 2019

Store-based sales will continue to account for the majority of worldwide edible grocery sales over the next 5 years, but online sales are poised to grow much faster, as leading retailers continue to prioritize e-commerce by expanding their online assortment and fulfillment options, according to analysts at Edge by Ascential, London.

Symphony RetailAI, InContext Solutions partnership introduces immersive virtual reality testing for AI-powered store planograms

Symphony RetailAI’s space planning solutions are enhanced through InContext Solutions’ advanced virtual reality (VR) technology.

August 29, 2019

Symphony RetailAI, Addison, Texas, announced a partnership with InContext Solutions, Chicago.

Study: Online grocery shopping still rare in United States

For now, Americans are sticking with the traditional ways of getting food -- shopping for groceries in person at a grocery store, eating meals at restaurants and ordering food for take-out or delivery.

August 23, 2019

At least seven in 10 U.S. adults purchase food in each of these ways at least once a month, according to a survey produced by Gallup, Washington, D.C.

Study: Shoppers moving toward plastic packaging, but many still strongly avoid plastic

Nearly one-quarter (23%) of consumers said they avoid buying produce in plastic packaging whenever possible.

August 22, 2019

Nearly one-third of shoppers prefer to buy their fresh foods in plastic containers, whether in bags, clamshells or overwrap, according to a study by Category Partners (CP), Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Report finds grocery retailers not ready for advanced mobile experiences

The greatest barriers to their implementation include budget (64%), lack of internal resources (55%) and lack of executive buy-in (42%).

August 21, 2019

Retailers are not prepared to support the next wave of technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), chatbots and augmented reality (AR), according to a report from WBR Insights, New York.

Study: For every 5 retailers opening stores, one retailer closes

IHL reports that fewer retailers make up the bulk of closures in 2019.

August 14, 2019

More than five retail chains are opening stores for every retailer that is closing stores in 2019, according to new research from IHL Group, Franklin, Tenn.

H-E-B to open state-of-the-art tech center at HQs

As part of this expansion, H-E-B will relocate its digital partners from other locations in the city to house digital teams closer together.

August 12, 2019

H-E-B announced plans to construct a state-of-the-art tech center at its San Antonio, Texas, headquarters that will house up to 1,000 employees.

Articles Tagged with ''grocery retail trends''

Report reveals prominence of LEED certification among major retailers

Survey: Foodservice is primary strategy for food retailers to grow, succeed

Report shows how CPG companies collaborate on advanced technology platforms

Study: Expanding fulfillment options, online assortment will drive growth of online edible grocery sales

Symphony RetailAI, InContext Solutions partnership introduces immersive virtual reality testing for AI-powered store planograms

Study: Online grocery shopping still rare in United States

Study: Shoppers moving toward plastic packaging, but many still strongly avoid plastic

Report finds grocery retailers not ready for advanced mobile experiences

Study: For every 5 retailers opening stores, one retailer closes

H-E-B to open state-of-the-art tech center at HQs

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