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    Latest from AppCard

    Company announcements, product launches, and milestones from the team empowering independent grocers.

    Product Launch

    AppCard Launches Grocer-Branded Credit Card Program with Neighborhood Fresh

    New AppCard Credit Card and AppCard Smart Card, branded for Neighborhood Fresh, show how independent grocers can offer payment-linked rewards once limited to national chains.

    July 20, 2026·5 min read
    Shopper paying with a Neighborhood Fresh branded Visa card at checkout
    Events

    AppCard Sponsors IGA Centennial Gala Awards

    AppCard proudly sponsored the IGA Centennial Gala, celebrating 100 years of independent grocery excellence. The event honored outstanding retailers and reinforced AppCard's commitment to empowering independent grocers with cutting-edge technology.

    February 15, 20264 min read
    Partnerships

    Industry Crossover Built to Strengthen Loyalty Across the AppCard Ecosystem

    Randy's Neighborhood Market and AAA – The Auto Club Group team up through AppCard's loyalty platform, giving Iowa families new ways to save on back-to-school groceries.

    September 29, 20254 min read
    Product Launch

    AppCard Expands Digital Coupon Offerings to Include Beer, Wine, and Spirits

    AppCard expands its digital coupon platform to include Beer, Wine, and Spirits for eligible grocers in select states—giving shoppers new savings on adult beverages ahead of the holiday season.

    September 29, 20253 min read
    Product Launch

    In-Lane Terminal Goes Spanish

    AppCard expands its in-lane terminal with Spanish-language support, helping independent grocers remove language barriers at checkout and better serve their Spanish-speaking communities.

    September 16, 20253 min read
    Product Launch

    Ask Pinky — AppCard's New AI-Chatbot for Independent Grocers

    Meet Pinky, AppCard's intelligent AI assistant designed to help independent grocers navigate marketing strategies, analyze shopper data, and optimize campaigns—all through simple conversation.

    February 2, 20263 min read
    Acquisitions

    AppCard Acquires ShoptoCook, Expanding Digital Commerce for Grocers and CPG Brands

    AppCard announces the acquisition of ShoptoCook, the Buffalo, NY-based digital marketing company known for grocery websites, in-store kiosks, and recipe content—expanding AppCard's reach across thousands of stores.

    January 5, 20265 min read
    Product Launch

    AppCard's New AI-Driven Digital Coupons and Rewards Mobile App Released

    AppCard announces the release of its new AI-driven smart mobile app, offering shoppers a seamless, contactless experience to manage accounts, clip digital coupons, and engage with their grocer.

    September 24, 20204 min read
    Partnerships

    C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc. Partners with AppCard to Power Personalized Marketing, Customer Loyalty and Digital Coupons

    C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc. selects AppCard as its next generation customer loyalty and digital coupons partner, launching in Pennsylvania and South Carolina before expanding nationwide.

    July 1, 20194 min read
    Milestones

    Celebrating 15 Years Serving Independent Grocers

    From a small startup to a platform trusted by 3,300 stores, AppCard reflects on 15 years of innovation, partnership, and unwavering dedication to the independent grocery community.

    December 5, 20256 min read
    Awards

    Celebrating Our Partners: IGA Retailers of the Year 2024

    AppCard congratulates Crop's Fresh Marketplace, Hammer & Wikan, Pocahontas IGA, and KJ's Market on being named IGA Retailers of the Year 2024 — the highest honor IGA bestows on its retailer members.

    February 2, 20243 min read
    Partnerships

    AppCard and IGA Join Forces to Elevate Independent Grocery Shopper Experience

    AppCard announces its strategic partnership with The Independent Grocers Alliance (IGA), becoming a proud member of the esteemed Red Oval Family to empower independent grocers.

    March 4, 20244 min read
    Partnerships

    AppCard and Freshop Announce New Integration to Consolidate Online and In-Store Shopper Analytics

    Freshop and AppCard expand their partnership with a new integration that gives grocers a 360° view of shoppers by connecting online and in-store purchases into a single loyalty and analytics experience.

    October 2, 20174 min read
    Partnerships

    Sendik's Launches New Red Bag Rewards Program Powered By AppCard

    Sendik's Food Market launches a custom rewards program across all 18 Milwaukee-area locations, powered by AppCard and integrated with Freshop for online and in-store loyalty.

    October 31, 20174 min read
    Partnerships

    AppCard Joins ROFDA as Supplier Member to Bring Personalized Marketing Technology to Independent Grocers

    AppCard joins the Rochester-Owned Food Distributors Association (ROFDA) as a Supplier Member, bringing its personalized marketing and loyalty platform to ROFDA's cooperative distributors and the independent grocers they serve.

    September 26, 20173 min read
    Partnerships

    Associated Supermarket Group (ASG) Partners with AppCard to Bring Advanced Shopper Analytics and Marketing Tools to Independent Grocers

    ASG, the largest group of independently owned supermarkets in the New York metro area, partners with AppCard to give its 400+ retailers personalized marketing, digital circulars, and shopper analytics.

    September 18, 20173 min read
    Acquisitions

    AppCard Acquires Leading Grocery Loyalty and Marketing Solutions Provider, ProLogic Retail Services

    AppCard completes the acquisition of ProLogic Retail Services, the largest provider of loyalty marketing solutions for independent grocers — processing ~500M transactions per year and reaching 17M+ households.

    August 10, 20173 min read
    Partnerships

    Neiman's Family Market Launches AppCard-Powered Rewards Program

    Neiman's Family Market, a Michigan-based grocer, partners with AppCard to launch the Neiman's Family Perks loyalty program across all 4 locations.

    July 5, 20173 min read
    Partnerships

    Certco, Inc and AppCard Announce New Partnership to Help Independent Grocers Improve Customer Lifetime Value

    Certco, Inc., a midwest wholesaler distributor serving 200+ stores across Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, and Iowa, partners with AppCard to bring personalized marketing and CRM tools to its network of independent grocers.

    February 27, 20173 min read
    Partnerships

    MDI Offers Grocers Personalized Marketing Platform Through AppCard

    Merchants Distributors (MDI), a privately-owned wholesale grocery distributor supplying 600+ retail food stores across 11 states, partners with AppCard to bring personalized marketing and customer retention tools to its network of independent grocers.

    January 16, 20173 min read
    Milestones

    AppCard Raises $20M in Series B Funding, Adds Successful Loyalty Entrepreneur to Their Board, Launches Redesigned Website and Mobile Apps

    AppCard announces $20 million in Series B funding led by PLDT Capital and Alexander Rittweger, with participation from Founders Fund, Innovation Endeavors, and Jerry Yang.

    February 26, 20164 min read