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📰 Ripe Report No. 10: Target to Roll Out Transformative GenAI Technology to Its Store Team Members Chainwide Target is set to launch a new generative AI-powered chatbot called Store Companion across nearly 2,000 stores by August. This tool, designed to assist store associates with on-the-job process questions, aims to streamline operations and enhance customer service. Key Features of Store Companion: ◼ Available on store associates' handheld devices to provide instant answers to process-related questions. ◼ For example, team members can input prompts like "How do I sign a guest up for a Target Circle Card?" and "How do I restart the cash register in the event of a power outage?" and receive instructions and resources in seconds. ◼ Acts as a coach for new and seasonal employees, offering on-the-job learning resources. Target is also enhancing its digital experience with GenAI-powered product display pages and guided search capabilities. This technology will provide personalized customer search results and summarized product reviews, making it easier for consumers to find what they need. Guided Search: ◼ Allows guests to use conversational language to discover a broader range of relevant items. ◼ For example, a search for "summer party" will return a broader range of items, from party supplies and invitations to outdoor tableware, meat for grilling, a variety of snack and drink ideas, and more. ◼ Helps shoppers remember commonly forgotten items like sun protection and outdoor games. Curious to know—have you explored Target’s new Guided Search yet? Do you find this more intuitive compared to the traditional item-by-item search? 💬 Drop us a comment or send us a message with your thoughts! Check out Target's news release (link in comments) and stay tuned for more updates on how to shop smart with Thrivvy (www.shopthrivvy.com). #RipeReports #Grocery #Retail #Target #GenAI

📰 Ripe Report No. 09: Walmart Launches bettergoods, a New Private Brand Walmart has introduced bettergoods, a private label offering high-quality, chef-inspired food at unbeatable prices. With 300 items focused on culinary experiences, plant-based options, and “made without” products, most items are priced under $5. Bettergoods Overview: ◼ Price Range: Most items under $5, ranging from $2 to $15. ◼ Product Focus: Culinary experiences, plant-based options, and "made without" products. ◼ Product Categories: Frozen, dairy, snacks, beverages, pasta, soups, coffee, and chocolate. Private label sales are at an all-time high, accounting for nearly 21% of grocery industry unit sales in 2023. Consumers increasingly see store brands as differentiated, quality items rather than just lower-cost national brand equivalents. This move by Walmart aligns with the trend of grocers releasing new private label brands as shoppers continue to value price over loyalty. 🛒 Impact on Thrivvy Shoppers: As Walmart expands its private brand portfolio with bettergoods, Thrivvy users can look forward to more options for high-quality, affordable groceries. This trend in consumer habits is why we started Thrivvy—to help families find quality products for the best deal by using our app to compare prices on hundreds of thousands of products with the click of a button. 💬 How do you feel about Walmart's new bettergoods brand? Have you tried any of their products yet? Drop us a comment or send us a message with your thoughts! 👀 Check out Walmart's news release (link in comments) and stay tuned for more updates on how to shop smart with Thrivvy (www.shopthrivvy.com). #RipeReports #Grocery #Retail #Walmart #PrivateLabel

Today is the last day to snag some amazing Memorial Day deals at your local grocery stores! Sales will reset tomorrow, so don’t miss out on these popular steals: 🔹 Rouses: ◾ 50% off Value Pack Boneless Center Cut Pork Chops - $9.72 ea (Normally $19.47 ea) ◾ $3.30 off 12 pack Blue Bell Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream Cups - $5.99 ea (Normally $9.29 ea) 🔹 Robért Fresh Market: ◾ Over 50% off Ball Park Franks - $1.99 ea (Normally $4.39 ea) ◾ 2 for $4 on Wonder Hot Dog Buns, 8 pack (Normally $3.99 ea) Blue Bell Ice Cream - $4.99 each 🏷 Love finding a good deal? Sign up for our newsletter at www.shopthrivvy.com to get the best weekly circulars and deals from multiple stores (including Rouses Markets, Robért Fresh Market, Whole Foods Market, and The Fresh Market) delivered straight to your email inbox every week. 📨 📱💰 Plus, use our free website to save every time you shop. Create the same shopping list across multiple stores using our Products page, then use our Compare page to instantly check prices for your entire list across multiple stores. We'll show you the total price for your list in-store and the added fees for pickup or delivery.

📞 Callin' Baton Rouge! 🎶 We're thrilled to announce that Thrivvy is expanding into Baton Rouge, bringing you seamless grocery shopping experiences with some of your favorite local stores! 🌟 Now you can access a wide range of products and prices from various Baton Rouge locations all in one app, making it easier to find the best deals and save time on your grocery shopping. Here's a list of the stores now available on Thrivvy in Baton Rouge: Robért Fresh Market ○ 7355 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70808 Rouses Markets ○ #58 Baton Rouge, 14630 Village Market St, Baton Rouge, LA 70817 ○ #70 Baton Rouge, 600 Arlington Creek Centre Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70820 ○ #69 Baton Rouge, 7580 Bluebonnet Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70810 Whole Foods Market ○ 7529 Corporate Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70809 We’re excited to bring our service to the Baton Rouge community, making it easier than ever to save time and money on groceries. With our latest expansion, you can now compare in-store, pickup, and online prices across New Orleans, Metairie, Mandeville, Covington, and Baton Rouge. 💬 What stores are you most excited to shop from on Thrivvy? Have you discovered any great deals yet? Share your thoughts and experiences with us! Join us in celebrating this milestone and help us make Thrivvy your indispensable guide to grocery savings in Baton Rouge.

📰 Ripe Report No. 8: Amazon Dash Carts Roll into More Grocery Stores Amazon has started offering its Dash Carts to third-party grocers, a move that underscores Amazon's commitment to evolving the grocery shopping experience, focusing on technology that customers prefer for larger shopping trips. Starting in Kansas City, four Price Chopper stores and one McKeever’s Market have begun piloting these high-tech carts. Designed to streamline the shopping process, Dash Carts use advanced computer vision and sensor fusion technology to allow customers to skip traditional checkout lines. Shoppers can simply place items in their cart, and the system automatically tracks and tallies their purchases, sending a digital receipt upon exiting through a designated Dash Cart lane. The push towards enhancing in-store technology solutions like the Dash Cart comes as Amazon doubles down on its commitment to improving the physical shopping experience. According to the company, customers using Dash Carts tend to spend 10% more than those who don’t, with a high rate of repeat usage indicating strong customer satisfaction. These smart carts not only facilitate a quicker shopping experience but also help customers manage their spending in real time by displaying a running total of their cart's contents. Instacart, another major player in the grocery tech landscape, has also recognized the benefits of smart carts. It has started implementing its Caper Carts, which similarly streamline the checkout process, in various grocery stores and has recently begun piloting advertisements on these carts to enhance shopper engagement. 🛒 Impact on Thrivvy Shoppers: For our Thrivvy community, the adoption of technologies like Amazon’s Dash Cart could redefine your shopping routines, offering a more seamless and efficient way to handle your grocery needs. As these technologies become more widespread, we'll keep you updated on where you can find smart shopping carts like the Dash Cart in your area. Remember, whether you're shopping in-store or online, Thrivvy is here to help you compare prices and find the best deals across multiple grocery stores. 💬 We Want to Hear from You: What are your thoughts on the use of smart carts like Amazon’s Dash Cart in your local grocery stores? Would you prefer this type of technology for your shopping trips? Join the conversation in the comments and share your views on how tech innovations are shaping your grocery shopping experience. 💡 Remember, before you shop, use Thrivvy to build your shopping list and compare prices across stores—ensuring you get the best deals no matter whether you're buying in-store or online for pickup/delivery. 👀 Stay tuned to Thrivvy for the latest in grocery shopping innovations and keep an eye on our posts for weekly savings. Make sure to create an account at www.shopthrivvy.com to receive our newsletters and never miss out on the deals! #Thrivvy #RipeReports #SmartShopping #GroceryTech

🏷 Introducing Fresh Finds! 🍓 We're thrilled to launch "Fresh Finds," your weekly go-to featured in our newsletter, where we deliver the best grocery deals directly to your inbox! Each week, we carefully select and highlight three top deals from local favorites—Rouses, Whole Foods, Robért Fresh Market, and The Fresh Market's daily specials. Planning your weekly grocery haul or just hunting for fantastic savings? Our picks help you stretch your budget further. 🔍 Tired of juggling multiple weekly circulars? Sign up with Thrivvy and get them all organized and delivered straight to your inbox—never miss a deal again! 💡 Remember, before you shop, use Thrivvy to build your shopping list and compare prices across stores—ensuring you get the best deals no matter whether you're buying in-store or online for pickup/delivery. 👀 Keep an eye on our posts for weekly savings and make sure to create an account at www.shopthrivvy.com to receive our newsletters and never miss out on the deals! #FreshFinds #Thrivvy #WeeklyDeals #SmartShopping

📰 Ripe Report No. 07: Trader Joe’s Bananas Get a Price Peel: A Sign of the Times? In a move that's stirring up the grocery aisles, Trader Joe's has adjusted its longstanding banana price from 19 cents to 23 cents. This marks the first price increase in over two decades for the beloved grocery chain, reflecting the broader economic pressures affecting the grocery industry. Given that bananas are often viewed as a measure of affordability in grocery stores, this adjustment has sparked discussions among cost-conscious shoppers. Citing rising costs as the catalyst for this change, Trader Joe's maintains that the new price continues to offer tremendous value. Our data backs this claim that despite this increase, Trader Joe’s bananas remain a competitive option in the marketplace. 🛒 Impact on Thrivvy Shoppers: As Thrivvy shoppers, you know that price awareness is key to smart grocery shopping. To give you a broader picture, let’s compare banana prices across our catalog: Rouses Market offers bananas at $0.19 each, Whole Foods Market matches Trader Joe's new price at $0.23, The Fresh Market comes in at $0.29, and Robert Fresh Market tops the list at $0.37 each. This price variation underscores the importance of using Thrivvy to navigate the grocery scene efficiently. While we applaud Trader Joe's long-standing commitment to affordability, we also recognize the value in exploring all your options. Remember, every penny saved adds up! 💬 We Want to Hear from You: How does Trader Joe's banana price hike affect your shopping decisions? Will this change where you buy your bananas or your perception of grocery pricing strategies in general? Share your thoughts, and let’s discuss how shifts like these influence our shopping habits. Join the conversation in the comments and help us continue to make Thrivvy your go-to app for smart, savings-focused grocery shopping. #Thrivvy #RipeReports #grocery #BananaPriceHike

📰 Ripe Report No. 06: Target Accelerates the Checkout Process with New Express Lanes Target is enhancing the shopping experience with the introduction of express self-checkout lanes at the majority of its stores. These lanes are designed for guests with 10 items or less, aiming to double the speed of self-checkout for a faster, more efficient process. This move is part of Target's broader strategy to ensure a more streamlined and convenient shopping experience, reflecting their commitment to listening to guest feedback and adapting services to meet their needs. With this change, Target offers a choice between quick self-service and traditional staffed lanes, improving the overall checkout experience for all customers. 🛒 Impact on Thrivvy Shoppers: This is an exciting development for those who prioritize efficiency and are looking to quickly navigate in and out of stores, particularly Target. While we encourage Thrivvy users to remain cost-conscious and explore all shopping options, it's clear that developments like Target's express lanes complement tools like Thrivvy. Our app helps shoppers find the best prices before they head in-store, and now, with Target's new express lanes, shoppers can be even more confident that small orders can be checked out swiftly. Remember, while in-app savings are significant, the cost of convenience—especially with pickup and delivery options—should always be a consideration. 💬 We Want to Hear from You: What do you think about Target's new express self-checkout option? Does this make you more likely to choose Target for quick shopping trips? And how does this influence your approach to balancing the cost of convenience with in-store savings? Join the conversation in the comments and help us make Thrivvy your go-to app for smart, savings-driven grocery shopping. #Thrivvy #RipeReports #grocery #TargetExpressCheckout

📰 Ripe Report No. 05: Canseco’s Market Goes Digital with Instacart Partnership Canseco's Market, a New Orleans grocery favorite, is joining forces with Instacart to power its online shopping experience. With Instacart Storefront, Canseco's aims to make its extensive selection of fresh, quality groceries—including custom-cut meats and fresh produce—more accessible to the community, especially those who prefer the convenience of online shopping. This partnership not only signifies Canseco's commitment to reach more customers through digital channels but also highlights Instacart's broader initiative to support regional grocers, making it easier for them to offer e-commerce to their customers. 🛒 Impact on Thrivvy Shoppers: While this is exciting news, it's important for Thrivvy users to know that we currently do not feature pricing information from Instacart's platform. This partnership highlights the growing availability of delivery options for local favorites like Canseco’s, similar to last week's announcement about Rouses and DoorDash. However, shoppers should be mindful that products on Instacart may be marked up by as much as 20% from in-store prices in addition to the delivery fees you will pay. As delivery options expand, it's vital to stay informed about the best deals, whether shopping in-store or online. 💬 We Want to Hear from You: Are you excited about the convenience of having Canseco's Market at your fingertips through Instacart? Do you have a preferred delivery service when shopping for groceries online, whether it be Instacart, Shipt, DoorDash, or another provider? Let us know how these developments impact your shopping decisions and any preferences you have among the various delivery services available. Join the conversation in the comments and help us tailor Thrivvy for your smart, savings-focused shopping adventures. #Thrivvy #RipeReports #grocery #grocerydelivery

📰 Ripe Report No. 04: Rouses Markets Celebrates Independent Grocer Award & Launches DoorDash Partnership In a double feature of exciting news, Rouses Markets, a staple for Louisiana shoppers, has been honored as one of The Best Independent Grocers of 2024 by Progressive Grocer. In addition, Rouses is expanding its grocery delivery options through a new partnership with DoorDash, complementing its existing services via Instacart and Shipt. This recognition and expansion underscore Rouses' commitment to innovation and community service, offering a vast selection of local and regional foods that celebrate Louisiana's rich culinary heritage. 🛒 Impact on Thrivvy Shoppers: Thrivvy is here to streamline your grocery shopping. With Rouses now available on DoorDash — boasting a lower delivery fee compared to other services (Instacart: $3.99, Shipt: $10.00 🤯) — we're excited to integrate these options into Thrivvy. Our app consolidates all your grocery choices, showing you where to get the best deals without juggling multiple apps. We're excited to add more stores and delivery apps to our catalog soon! Thrivvy: One app, all the savings. 💬 We Want to Hear from You: Excited about Rouses' DoorDash option? Which delivery service tops your list and why? Share your delivery stories with us, and let's brainstorm ways Thrivvy can further simplify your grocery hauls. Join the conversation in the comments and help us tailor Thrivvy for your smart, savings-focused shopping adventures. #Thrivvy #RipeReports #grocery #grocerydelivery