Kroger Spotlights E-commerce Growth with Online Deal Days Push

The Kroger Co. is leaning further into e-commerce as it launches its “Online Deal Days” promotion, pairing limited-time discounts with new data showing continued consumer demand for speed, value and convenience in online grocery shopping.

Running from April 22 through May 5, the event is aimed at driving digital engagement across Pickup and Delivery. Offers include $30 off a first Pickup or Delivery order of $75 or more, free delivery on orders over $50, and digital discounts on...

Pizza Hut Introduces New Hut Rewards, Evolving Loyalty into a Membership that Delivers 

Pizza Hut just relaunched its Hut Rewards program, evolving it into a new, next-generation membership designed to deliver ongoing value, exclusive access and new experiences for customers.

At a time when consumers are looking for more than traditional points programs, Hut Rewards is designed to consistently pay off by bringing more under one roof. The program is created to evolve over time, giving members more ways to earn points on eligible purchases, reach rewards faster through challenges and bonus opportunities, explore an expanded...

Subway® Issuing 1040 "Refunds" For Tax Day

Filing 1040 tax forms is no fun. But 1,040 free footlongs? That's a Tax Day refund Americans can get behind! With everyday costs and living expenses seemingly rising by the day, even taxpayers lucky enough to get a refund from the IRS this year may see it disappear quickly.

That's why Subway is offering Sub Club members more than a free footlong with the purchase of another footlong through April 28 on Subway.com and the Subway app*. 1,040 randomly selected members who use...

Retailers and Platforms Unveil Fuel Relief for Consumers and Drivers

According to Expana’s report Friday on the Middle East conflict, the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz continues to disrupt the movement of oil and fertilizer, driving up energy costs worldwide. 

In response, some companies are rolling out temporary measures intended to help consumers and workers manage higher fuel costs.

Subway, for example, will offer Sub Club members a free footlong sandwich with the purchase of another footlong from April 1 through April 28 at participating locations.

The deal is valid for orders placed...

71% of Consumers Shop for Groceries Online, But Grocers Must Eliminate Friction to Grow Loyalty

As online grocery shopping continues to gain traction, U.S. consumers are sending a clear message to grocers: make it easier, smarter, and more connected. A new national survey from VTEX (NYSE: VTEX), composable commerce platform provider, finds that 71% of consumers have shopped online for groceries, with 50% purchasing groceries online at least once a month, but many shoppers are holding back from deeper digital engagement due to persistent friction in the experience.

The findings reveal powerful insights for grocers...