August 22, 2021 | GroceryGeniuses Blog

Kroger launches “Fresh Start with Axonify” employee training program

GroceryGeniuses August 22, 2021

Kroger is rolling out a personalized employee training program in collaboration with a training firm. Kroger has named the training program “Fresh Start with Axonify”. Axonify, a Canadian employee-training firm, will equip the grocer with a mobile-app based learning system that is customizable. The training only needs 5-minutes out of an employee’s shift in small sessions. The game-oriented digital training program aims at making Kroger’s workforce trained and tech-savvy.

Lowes Foods to roll out an entertainment-focused concept store in North Carolina

GroceryGeniuses August 22, 2021

Lowes Foods is planning to launch a concept store in the Charlotte, North Carolina area. The 27,000-square-foot concept store will offer entertainment, food service and a seamless shopping experience. The retailer will offer its usual meal stations from Chicken Kitchen. Shoppers would be able to grab a coffee, beer, and meals along with arranging birthday parties. The retailer is testing the concept of making its store a community hub while shoppers visit to pick groceries.

Missguided apparel brand now available at 100 Asda stores across the UK

GroceryGeniuses August 22, 2021

Asda has partnered with Missguided clothing brand to offer the best-selling pieces at 100 of its stores. Shoppers that love Missguided apparel can now visit Asda stores to buy their favourite attire and look chic. Consumers can also shop online via George.com, as the online retailer attracts youngsters. Young shoppers can grab apparel brand’s trending pieces, including womenswear label G21 and athleisure collection Holy Field. Nitin Passi founded Missguided in 2019 as a trendy brand.

Albertsons rolls out a new app for shoppers to access its latest subscription-based program

GroceryGeniuses August 22, 2021

Albertsons has launched a new fee-based subscription service that provides unlimited grocery delivery. The free delivery is applicable on orders above $30. The grocer has added various deals and shopping rewards to the “Just for U” loyalty program. Additionally, the grocer launched an app that allows shoppers to make a grocery list, access the deals and manage coupons. Albertsons is constantly investing in its online shopping platform to strengthen its omnichannel presence.

Tourism might inject spending worth £17 Billion to UK high streets

GroceryGeniuses August 22, 2021

As the UK eases lockdown, more people indulge in staycations and explore local places. Direct Line, a business insurance firm, reported 29 million British people are on staycations this year. Roughly 67% of Brits spend on local businesses, and 57% of tourists splurge in coffee shops and cafes. Half of the travellers (49%) say they will buy stuff from local stores. The hottest tourists spot include South West (25 percent), Scotland (19 percent), Wales (13 percent), and South East (13 percent). The spending boom will be most likely higher in these regions as compared to other places.