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Recently, AWG Cares provided a grant in the amount of $3,000 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, TN. The grant request was submitted by Floyd Baker, AWG Gulf Coast Division Support Center employee. The mission of St. Jude Research Hospital is to advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. Consistent with the vision of their founder Danny Thomas, no child is denied treatment based on race, religion, or a family’s ability to pay. Floyd’s daughter is a research scientist at St. Jude Memphis and he also sponsors a friend during the St. Jude annual race. Thank you, Floyd, for donating to AWG Cares and submitting this grant request! Anyone can donate to AWG Cares, not just AWG employees. To learn how to donate to AWG Cares, please visit: https://lnkd.in/g7Xg4nza

AWG's Retail Marketing Network (RMN) functions as an advertising initiative within retailers’ proprietary media platforms, enabling personalized 1:1 communication with their customers. Cater to consumer demands anytime, anywhere, and on any device. This approach guarantees a seamless consumer experience by integrating vendor-funded content across all consumer touchpoints. Big news from the world of groceries! Kraft-Heinz scored a touchdown with their Super Bowl campaign featuring game-day favorites! Offering a range of digital coupons, they achieved an impressive average redemption rate of 10.68%, with one coupon peaking at a whopping 15.05% redemption rate! The campaign sparked a surge in e-commerce sales, with over 2,980 units flying off the virtual shelves, resulting in a staggering 48.40% sales lift! 📈 Over the 28-day campaign period, a jaw-dropping 233,540 units found their way into shoppers' carts! Kraft-Heinz went the extra mile by extending their reach in-store with screens showcasing these items, ensuring shoppers couldn't miss out on the action! 📺 Click here to learn more about the AWG RMN program: https://lnkd.in/emiNk7zE

AWG's Retail Marketing Network (RMN) functions as an advertising initiative within retailers’ proprietary media platforms, enabling personalized 1:1 communication with their customers. Cater to consumer demands anytime, anywhere, and on any device. This approach guarantees a seamless consumer experience by integrating vendor-funded content across all consumer touchpoints. Easter brought incredible success for Kraft-Heinz! Their Easter campaign, featuring beloved holiday items, captured the hearts of shoppers everywhere! With a plethora of digital coupons, they achieved an impressive average redemption rate of 9.40%, with the highest coupon soaring to an astounding 13.78%! 🎉 Online sales skyrocketed, with over 10,900 units flying off the virtual shelves, and we welcomed over 240 new Kraft-Heinz fans to e-commerce! Meanwhile, in-store, the Easter spirit was alive and well, with over 248,530 units sold, resulting in an impressive total sales lift of 63.79%! Click here to learn more about the AWG RMN program: https://lnkd.in/emiNk7zE

Recently, AWG Cares provided a grant in the amount of $3,000 to Sleep in Heavenly Peace, Missouri/Kansas City Southeast Chapter in Blue Springs, MO. Sleep in Heavenly Peace is a volunteer-driven nonprofit dedicated to building and delivering hand-made, fully furnished beds to children in need. “No kid sleeps on the floor in our town” is their motto and their mission is to tackle childhood bedlessness, which is estimated to affect nearly 3% of the population. Anyone can donate to AWG Cares, not just AWG employees. To learn how to donate to AWG Cares, please visit: https://lnkd.in/g7Xg4nza

AWG's Retail Marketing Network (RMN) functions as an advertising initiative within retailers’ proprietary media platforms, enabling personalized 1:1 communication with their customers. Cater to consumer demands anytime, anywhere, and on any device. This approach guarantees a seamless consumer experience by integrating vendor-funded content across all consumer touchpoints. The latest Kraft-Heinz campaign has been a game-changer, generating over 514,000 impressions, 380+ reactions, 30+ shares, and a whopping 10,190 link clicks! These incredible numbers have driven shoppers to explore more Kraft-Heinz products and make purchases from our esteemed member retailers. Our Meta data shows strong consumer engagement, reflecting the enthusiasm of the Kraft-Heinz brand and products! But that's not all – over 90 new customers have made their first Kraft-Heinz purchase on e-commerce, marking a significant milestone in our growth journey. This new item program has been incredibly effective in boosting awareness, engagement, and conversions for Kraft-Heinz! Click here to learn more about the AWG RMN program: https://lnkd.in/emiNk7zE

Recently, AWG Cares provided a grant in the amount of $3,000 to reStart in Kansas City, MO. The grant request was submitted by Doug Martinson, AWG Support Center employee. ReStart Inc. provides emergency shelter for youth, families, individuals, and veterans in the Kansas City area. They also offer emergency, temporary, and permanent housing programs and case management services. After Doug and his coworkers in the AWG Business Analytics Department donated money as a group to reStart, Doug was inspired to submit a grant request to AWG Cares for the organization. The entire department was motivated knowing that, together, they could make a huge impact in the community. Thank you, Doug, and the Business Analytics Department, for donating to AWG Cares and submitting this grant request! Anyone can donate to AWG Cares, not just AWG employees. To learn how to donate to AWG Cares, please visit: https://lnkd.in/g7Xg4nza

Our 2024 summer interns recently had an enriching experience touring the store of one of our members! They got to see firsthand how AWG is a partner to the success and growth of our member retailers’ stores. By connecting with Cassandra, Linsey, and Anthony who help support our member retailers in the field, they gained valuable insights into the grocery retail industry and saw the tangible impact of their work. This tour has deepened their understanding and commitment, fueling their drive to support our members even more! #InternshipExperience #MemberRetailTour #FutureRetailLeaders #AWG #BestChoice

Recently, AWG Cares provided a grant in the amount of $3,000 to Pivot, Inc. in Oklahoma City, OK. The grant request was submitted by Michelle Mason, AWG Oklahoma City Division Support Center employee. When youth between the ages of 12 and 17 need a safe and secure temporary place to live, the Pivot, Inc. Family Junction shelter provides that place. Whether they are in DHS custody or without parental support or having run away from home, youth who stay with Pivot receive clean beds, nutritious meals counseling, emotional support, the ability to attend school, tutoring if needed, recreational and social activities. Also the Community Intervention Center (CIC) offers assistance to youth brought to Pivot by law enforcement. They connect them with needed services such as food, closing, housing, medical care, counseling or mentoring. The CIC helps them understand court proceedings. If they are assigned community service, they connect them to the facilities that offer that option. Thank you, Michelle, for donating to AWG Cares and submitting this grant request! Anyone can donate to AWG Cares, not just AWG employees. To learn how to donate to AWG Cares, please visit: https://lnkd.in/g7Xg4nza

Recently, AWG Cares provided a grant in the amount of $1,000 to Pet Resource Center of Kansas City in Kansas City, MO. The grant request was submitted by Kelly Hasenohr, AWG Support Center employee. Pet Resource Center of Kansas City is committed to being a safe and trusted resource for the community to ensure that no one is denied the love of an animal due to limited resources. “They offer so many services to families in need throughout the Kansas City area for free and/or at very affordable prices. In addition, they have a pet food pantry for pet owners, in need,” Kelly said. Thank you, Kelly, for donating to AWG Cares and submitting this grant request! Anyone can donate to AWG Cares, not just AWG employees. To learn how to donate to AWG Cares, please visit: https://lnkd.in/g7Xg4nza