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This article was originally published on January 18, 2022. It was updated on May 21, 2025.  Gone are the days...

How Value Exchange Platforms Transform Grocery Loyalty

What’s the biggest fallout from grocery inflation? The distance between loyal customers and lapsed customers is shortening. With prices rising...

How Does Inflation Affect Grocery Stores? New Tariffs Extend Price Pressure

This article was originally published with the title “Grocery Inflation: How to Retain Customers in Challenging Times” on July 18,...

Why Customer Lifetime Value is Key to Growth in Grocery Retail

This article was originally published with the title “The health of your grocery business depends on customer lifetime value” on...

5 Ways Grocers Can Manage Tariffs and Protect Margins

The battle over price has never been more intense for grocers. American families are already feeling the squeeze from persistent...

How Grocery Technology Levels the Playing Field for Grocers

Shifting your perspective can redefine your potential. By rethinking their approach to competition with larger retailers, grocers can more effectively...

How Should Grocers Adapt to Changes in Grocery Shopping Behavior? Prioritize Customer Engagement

Grocery shopping behavior has evolved since the pandemic, based on our new survey. Here’s what you need to know to reach your customers.

2024 eGrocery Market Share Analysis: How To Retain Customers Through Better Engagement

Swimming upstream. An uphill battle. David vs. Goliath.  No matter how you phrase it, competing with the larger budgets of...

Grocery eCommerce Website Four Features

This article was originally published with the title “Your Grocery eCommerce Website Needs These 4 Features” on January 14, 2022....

Customer loyalty in grocery industry

We’ve all read the research. We’ve all seen the numbers.   We know how Walmart and other big players are increasing...

5 Essential Grocery Trends of 2024: Lessons for a Competitive 2025

One trend from the year in groceries stands above all others in shaping the industry. While this article explores five...

4 Steps for Independent Grocers to Attract and Retain Customers

If there’s one factor that determines success in eGrocery more than any other, it’s customer retention. Time and again, we...

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