The Fresh Market Partners With SMG to Refresh its Customer Experience Strategy and Drive Actionable Insights

October 9, 2019 Service Management Group

Service Management Group (SMG), a global customer, patient and employee experience management partner to more than 500 brands, has announced a new customer experience management (CEM) program with The Fresh Market. Seeking a provider that can help uncover and activate insights, the specialty grocer selected SMG for its dual focus on technology and professional services.

Giant Starts Revamped Awards Program

October 9, 2019 EVAN JONES, Reading Eagle

The supermarket on Monday unveiled Giant Choice Rewards, which is available at all stores, including its six locations in Berks County. The Carlisle, Cumberland County-based company said that it will give customers “a way to increase their savings through personalized offers on products they already buy.”

GrubMarket Adds to its Premier Wholesale Portfolio with the Acquisition of Two Prominent West Coast Companies

October 9, 2019 GrubMarket

GrubMarket today announced it has completed the acquisitions of Golden Greek Fresh and Happy Farm Produce, two prominent wholesalers specializing in quality fresh produce and other items. Golden Greek Fresh was formally an independent, family owned wholesaler with a portfolio of over 60 restaurant clients across the Southern California region.

Takeoff Technologies Announces $ 25M in Series C Funding and Rollout of Enhanced Robotic Solution

October 9, 2019 Takeoff Technologies

Takeoff Technologies confirmed the closing of its Series C fundraising with an additional $25 million in investment for 5 percent of the company, with a valuation of $500 million, bringing the total funds raised to $86 million. The Series C funding was led by Forrestal Capital. This funding is set to propel a rollout scale across North America, Europe and Australia.

Dean & DeLuca Shuts Flagship Manhattan Store

Dean & DeLuca, the gourmet grocer whose trend-setting New York store introduced Americans to international delicacies more than four decades ago, has shut its flagship location in Manhattan.