Clear and empathetic messaging can strengthen shopper trust and reinforce why your local store remains their best choice. As tariffs and global economic pressures continue to make headlines, grocers are understandably concerned about how shoppers perceive rising prices. New findings from Intuit Credit Karma show half of U.S. consumers have...(Read Full Article)
The NGA Show 2025 brought together grocery leaders, retailers, and innovators to discuss the future of the industry. Webstop just returned from an energetic NGA Show 2025 in Las Vegas, where the independent grocery industry came together in record numbers. With over 4,000 attendees (the largest show in NGA history),...(Read Full Article)
What you need to know about the event and the evolving digital grocery landscape. A few weeks ago, The JW Marriott Marco Island transformed into a hub for industry leaders to collaborate, innovate, and propel the food sector toward a sustainable and dynamic future. The FMI Midwinter Executive Conference 2025...(Read Full Article)
The shift from print to digital marketing is no longer just an option for grocery retailers. It’s a necessity. In many ways, the rise of grocery retailers adopting digital marketing represents an evolution of the established relationship between grocery chains and digital marketing. As shopper behaviors change and adapt and...(Read Full Article)
Boosting retailer capabilities with MarTech and expert know-how. Understaffing and a lack of talented staff are affecting many industries — grocery retailers are no exception. The grocery industry is feeling the pinch of understaffing. Grocery turnover is about 49%, and many stores are reporting that it’s harder and harder to...(Read Full Article)
Digital advertising is essential for grocery retailers to navigate recent market transformations and maintain a competitive edge. In the last five years, the grocery retail sector has witnessed two significant transformations that have reshaped consumer shopping habits and competitive dynamics. Initially, the pandemic triggered a swift pivot towards online shopping...(Read Full Article)
New Digital Circular Platform will power Ace Hardware and Ace Members’ Shoppable Digital Circulars Oak Brook, IL. & Palm Harbor, FL, June 3, 2024 – Ace Hardware Corporation, the largest retailer-owned hardware cooperative with locally owned stores and Webstop, the largest privately-owned provider of retail digital marketing solutions and circular...(Read Full Article)
Craft a digital experience that aligns with shoppers’ needs. It’s safe to say that grocery’s move to digital hasn’t been entirely seamless. With so many options available to relay information, it’s easy to lose track of what information is appearing where. This potential for disorganization and misinformation creates a huge...(Read Full Article)
Make a shopping experience that connects with customers beyond just ads. Every retailer wants to boost revenue and, hopefully, improve the customer’s shopping experience. But is it possible to do both without making sacrifices on one end or the other? Retail media offers this unique opportunity. It’s where brands and...(Read Full Article)
Build stronger connections with your customers with the next wave of grocery promotions. For decades, grocery marketing efforts were built around the weekly printed circular. These flyers were packed with deals and promotions, and the biggest decision for reaching your target audience was whether they were going to be sent...(Read Full Article)
