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Instacart Acquires Ecommerce Platform to Empower Local and Independent Grocers

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Instacart has acquired Rosie , an ecommerce platform serving local and independent grocers, wholesalers and retailers, as Instacart seeks to build on its commitment to smaller businesses in addition to expanding its digital offerings. . Rosie’s tools help grocers develop a strong online presence and guide consumers to local stores.

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Investor Group Buys Back Southeastern Grocers Banners from Aldi

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A consortium of private investors led by the current CEO and President of Southeastern Grocers Inc. along with C&S Wholesale Grocers , has acquired Southeastern Grocers and its Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket banners. Financial terms of the current deal were not disclosed.

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TradeSquare Connect converts 100 Australian brands into wholesalers

Inside Retail

Australian B2B marketplace TradeSquare has expanded its reach by creating a spin-off solution – TradeSquare Connect – that allows businesses that do not otherwise have a wholesale offer to launch one using its platform. The post TradeSquare Connect converts 100 Australian brands into wholesalers appeared first on Inside Retail.

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Associated Wholesale Grocers Streamlines Member Access to Instacart Delivery and Smart Carts

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Cooperative food wholesaler Associated Wholesale Grocers (AWG) , which serves independently owned supermarkets, has expanded its partnership with Instacart to offer ecommerce and same-day delivery solutions as well as smart cart technology to its member retailers. An Instacart shopper will then pick and deliver the order.

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Save A Lot Completes Transition to Wholesaler with Sale of 18 Stores

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“As we’ve made a strategic shift to become a licensed wholesaler, it’s clear that our long-term growth momentum must be rooted in the success of our strong network of retail partners,” said Leon Bergmann, CEO of Save A Lot in a statement. This acquisition marks the final chapter in the retailer’s wholesale transformation, which began in 2020.

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Dunnhumby Survey: H-E-B Regains Title of America’s Top Grocer as Club Stores Move Up the Ranks

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BJ’s Wholesale made the most dramatic moves up the rankings over the last three years, climbing from 27th place to 10th place in 2022. In fact, club stores are gaining momentum across the board, with three of the top 10 spots now occupied by these retailers: Costco (#2), Sam’s Club (#5) and BJ’s Wholesale (#10).

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Instacart Smart Carts to Roll into 5 Independent Grocery Chains’ Aisles

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A number of local and independent grocers — including Bowman’s Market , Maurer’s Market IGA , Neiman’s Family Market , Queen’s Price Chopper and Soelbergs Market — are adopting Instacart ‘s AI-powered smart Caper Carts.

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