Instacart’s Electronic Shelf Label Software Launches Chainwide at Schnuck Markets, Inc.

July 30, 2024 Instacart

Carrot Tags are Instacart’s software solution that seamlessly integrates into a retailer’s electronic shelf labels (ESL) hardware to enable incremental functionality, including pick to light capabilities. Schnucks will be using Instacart Carrot Tags’ pick to light functionality across most of its stores allowing Instacart shoppers to activate items from their picking list within the Instacart Shopper App for easier and more accurate order fulfillment.

Instacart Unveils New Ad Solutions to Spark Out-of-Aisle Inspiration

July 30, 2024 Instacart

These tools expand Instacart’s on-platform advertising capabilities beyond traditional in-aisle placements. In a grocery store, consumers might find crackers next to the cheese counter, or salsa next to tortilla chips. Instacart’s new tools pair that same ease and inspiration with the flexibility of the digital shelf, helping brands curate more immersive experiences for consumers across every aisle.

Food Lion Expands To Go Services at 12 Additional Stores 

July 30, 2024 Food Lion

With more shoppers opting to save time by ordering groceries online, Food Lion is excited to announce the expansion of its Food Lion To Go grocery pickup service to 12 more stores in North Carolina beginning July 29. With the availability of this service at these stores, the omnichannel retailer now offers Food Lion to Go Pickup or Home Delivery at 1,108 stores in its 10-state operating area.

SpartanNash Honors Outstanding Independent Grocers with Vision Awards at Annual Food Solutions Expo

July 30, 2024 SpartanNash

Food solutions company SpartanNash celebrated its independent grocer customers’ achievements during its 2024 Food Solutions Expo at DeVos Place Convention Center. The Company awarded eight outstanding independent grocers with a 2023-2024 Vision Award for exemplifying customer focus and serving their shoppers with excellence. 

Dole’s Bobby Banana Honored with Exhibit at National Mascot Hall of Fame for Decades of Fruitful Contributions

July 30, 2024 Dole plc

The National Mascot Hall of Fame, the country’s only online and physical museum and interactive educational experience dedicated to honoring the contributions of sports mascots, has unveiled a special display featuring Bobby Banana, the celebrated 7-foot ambassador of Dole Food Company created in 1992 to promote healthy living around the world.