Consumers to continue COVID-19 shopping habits post-pandemicFrom trying a new shopping method to shopping at a different retailer, consumers have been shopping differently in response to COVID-19, and many plan to continue even after the pandemic. New England grocer unifies customer experience at point-of-saleBig Y is combining payment processing, loyalty and merchandising on a single platform. Hy-Vee initiates search for local brands A regional Midwestern grocery retailer plans to increase its focus on local brand discovery in 2021. Nielsen: Most consumers shop across channels Omnichannel consumption among U.S. consumers increased by 50% during 2020. Mercatus: 10 predictions for grocery retailers in 2021 Grocery retailers need to prepare for a business landscape including a heightened emphasis on safety and broader access to e-commerce. Giant Food to promote minority-owned suppliers with shelf labels A regional grocer will start informing shoppers of products offered by businesses owned by members of under-represented groups. Two Bi-Lo stores will convert to Piggly Wiggly banner Two independent Piggly Wiggly store owners are acquiring one Bi-Lo store location each. Walmart Foundation donates $12 million to hunger-relief organization The Walmart Foundation has made a major grant to Feeding America as food insecurity continues to grow across the country as a result of COVID-19. Study: Consumers pulling back on holiday grocery spending; virus concerns rise Sharp spikes in COVID-19 across the country have put a damper on in-store holiday grocery spending. Amazon extends omnichannel return options, deadlines for holidays Amazon is trying to make returning holiday purchases as easy as possible, for as long as possible. Aldi expands same-day SNAP delivery program with Instacart Discount grocer Aldi and on-demand delivery platform Instacart are accepting federal benefit payments for online orders at nearly 1,000 more stores. Amazon extends Prime same-day delivery to Christmas Eve Amazon Prime members can avoid last-minute trips to the mall with new one-day and same-day delivery options. First Previous 241 242 243 244 245 Next Last
