Sunshine Food Stores Launches BillAway Rewards Program

June 24, 2013 Sunshine Food Stores

BillAway, the company that turns a portion of everyday spending into a direct reduction of bills at the point of payment, today announced the launch of a new rewards program with Sunshine Food Stores. The new program enables Sunshine Food Stores’ customers to earn credits through their everyday shopping and then apply those credits directly to their grocery bill at the point of sale.

National Shopper Behavior Report Finds The Economy, & Americans, Getting Healthier

June 24, 2013 Acosta Sales & Marketing

Acosta Sales & Marketing, a leading full-service sales and marketing agency in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, has released its bi-annual The Why? Behind the Buy report. The Why? Behind The Buy provides valuable insights into the behavior and buying patterns of today’s shoppers, as well as actionable tips to help CPG and retail marketers adapt to the ever-evolving shopping landscape.

Bob Woodward To Kick Off 2014 NGA Show

The National Grocers Association (NGA) is pleased to announce the selection of Bob Woodward, famed Washington Post journalist, author, and Watergate scandal reporter, as the Opening General Session speaker for the 2014 NGA Show. Sponsored by Kraft Foods, the Opening General Session is the exciting kick-off to the Show, which will be held February 9-12, 2014 in Las Vegas, NV.

Program Doubles Food Stamp Bucks In Grocery Stores

June 24, 2013 Eliza Barclay, NPR

In recent years, programs that double the value of food stamp dollars spent at farmers markets have generated a lot of attention. The basic idea: Spend, say, $10 in food stamps and get an extra $10 credit for purchases at the market. That's why the Fair Food Network announced that it's taking its food stamp incentive program to a new frontier: grocery stores.

Instacart Seeks To Dominate Online Grocery Delivery

Instacart, a San Francisco-based grocery delivery service thats taking orders and seemingly kicking butt, has already made ordering groceries online easier now its making it cheaper, too.