Cal Ripken Jr. Headlines Speaker Lineup for Dairy Strong 2024 Conference

November 8, 2023 Dairy Business Association

The Dairy Business Association announced the full slate of speakers for its largest annual event, which will be held Jan. 16-18 at the KI Center in Green Bay, Wis. In addition to the conference, the event will feature optional off-site tours and an opening social gathering hosted at Lambeau Field.  The theme this year is “Growing stronger through sustainability.”

WIC-Eligible Families Guaranteed Elevated eCommerce Service

November 8, 2023 Upshop

Upshop, the leading provider of AI-driven retail software for store operations, is proud to announce the launch of the WIC Smart Substitution Workflow, a groundbreaking feature designed to enhance the online shopping experience for WIC-eligible families.

New FMI Holiday Season Trends Survey: Grocery Shoppers Exhibit Cautious Optimism Ahead of Busy Holiday Meals Season

November 8, 2023 FMI

Despite ongoing concerns about high prices, shoppers are optimistic about their financial situations heading into the holidays and are finding ways to feed their families and meet their needs at the grocery store, according to FMI—The Food Industry Association’s new U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends, Holiday Season report.

Upside Partners with Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. to Unlock New Profit Generation Opportunities for Its Members

November 8, 2023 Upside

In a significant stride within the grocery retail sector, Upside announced its partnership with Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. (AWG) — the nation’s largest cooperative food wholesaler to independently owned supermarkets, serving 1,100 member companies and more than 3,400 locations throughout 31 states from nine wholesale divisions. 

Ahold Delhaize USA to Sell FreshDirect to Getir

November 8, 2023 Ahold Delhaize USA

Ahold Delhaize USA announced it has entered into an agreement to sell its FreshDirect business to Getir, a pioneer in ultrafast grocery delivery operating in key markets in the U.S. and globally. Following a thorough review, Ahold Delhaize USA made the decision to sell the FreshDirect business to focus investments in its omnichannel businesses.