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    Walmart, Uber share food delivery innovation strategies

    Executives said drones and autonomous vehicles are helping their companies speed up need-it-now delivery trips during Grocery Dive’s virtual event.

    By April 2, 2025
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    Walmart adds AI partner for produce crop monitoring

    The retailer is working with Cropin to improve yield forecasting, monitor crop health and better predict seasonal transitions for fresh foods.

    By March 31, 2025
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    Retail media

    Grocers of all sizes are continuing to test the bounds of digital retail media capabilities through the launch of new capabilities and third-party partnerships.

    By Grocery Dive staff
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    Trader Joe’s roasts in-store retail media

    In a recent podcast, company leaders emphasized that their marketing model focuses on human interaction, not robots and screens.

    By March 31, 2025
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    The Friday Checkout: A California city banned digital-only grocery coupons. What could it mean for the industry?

    The ban is the first of its kind in the U.S., but the head of the San Diego city council noted that other states have tried similar initiatives. 

    By Grocery Dive Staff • March 28, 2025
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    Instacart adds tools to address out-of-stocks

    The company said its new offerings will help provide a real-time understanding of what’s on store shelves.

    By March 27, 2025
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    Instacart expands smart cart advertising to all brand partners

    More than 7,000 companies will soon have the ability to extend a single ad campaign across Instacart’s online and in-store platforms.

    By March 26, 2025
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    San Diego bans digital-only grocery store coupons

    The city council approved the ordinance, which is reportedly the first in the country, to give consumers equal access to supermarket savings.

    By March 25, 2025
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    How Instacart is polishing its image as a tech firm

    The company has stepped up its focus on gear such as smart carts and electronic shelf labels, although it still derives most of its revenue from its legacy grocery e-commerce business.

    By March 24, 2025
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    Walmart creates a generative AI tool for merchants dubbed ‘Wally’

    The tool is intended to help merchants complete time-consuming tasks like data entry and analysis.

    By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • March 21, 2025
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    Top SpartanNash tech exec to depart

    Masiar Tayebi will leave his role as chief strategy and information officer in April after working for the Midwestern grocery company for about four years.

    By March 21, 2025
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    Instacart increases grocery personalization with new AI tech

    The grocery technology company unveiled new tools to help better predict customers’ dietary needs and refine product recommendations. 

    By March 18, 2025
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    Kroger cuts jobs at 84.51°

    The layoffs at the grocer’s retail analytics subsidiary reflect an effort by the company to “focus on the key priorities that power our go-to-market strategy,” a spokesperson said.

    By March 18, 2025
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    Battle of the bots: Kroger pilots autonomous inventory scanning robots

    The grocer is testing aisle-scanning bots from two different tech firms as it looks to improve inventory management.

    By March 14, 2025
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    EPA deregulation push raises numerous questions for grocers

    While trade groups praised the agency saying it will reconsider a rule impacting refrigerant requirements, experts say the announcement is confusing and may not have much impact.

    By March 14, 2025
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    Instacart steps up AI deployments

    The technology company aims to use AI to scan shelves, with plans to test the capability on videos taken by workers and from its Caper Carts. 

    By March 6, 2025
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    Amazon adds new grocery tools to Alexa

    Alexa+ can order groceries from Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods Market, track purchase history, and remember recipes and dietary preferences.

    By March 5, 2025
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    Publix sued for allegedly overcharging for weighted items

    The class action lawsuit claims the grocer’s point-of-sale system determined that on-sale items weighed more than they actually did.

    By March 3, 2025
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    Kroger and Ocado plan to open 2 more automated fulfillment centers

    Ocado is moving forward with its Kroger partnership but executives for the British company noted that growth in its global customer fulfillment centers is “behind expectations.”

    By Feb. 28, 2025
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    Grocery Outlet’s problems go beyond a botched tech transition

    The discounter is also grappling with C-suite turnover and lackluster value messaging as it launches a multifaceted restructuring program.

    By , Feb. 27, 2025
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    Instacart reports mixed Q4 results as it misses Wall Street estimates

    The grocery technology company saw total revenue and gross transaction volume increase by double digits, but revenue missed analysts' predictions.

    By Feb. 26, 2025
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    Walmart doubles down on AI with broader rollout of coding tools

    Coding assistance and completion tools saved developers around 4 million hours last year, the retailer recently told investors.

    By Lindsey Wilkinson • Feb. 25, 2025
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    New fund will let grocers invest in tech startups

    Venture capital firm Consumer Equity Partners wants to raise as much as $500 million for its Industry Innovation Fund, with a quarter to half of that money coming from retailers, the firm’s CEO said.

    By Feb. 24, 2025
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    Target strives for better inventory management, unloading processes

    The retailer's supply chain chief said technology and automation can help produce a more efficient inventory mix and flow into stores.

    By Max Garland • Feb. 19, 2025
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    How grocers can stay on top with consumers in online shopping

    Traditional grocers beat mass retailers and dollar stores when it comes to customer satisfaction. But they need to improve transparency and better connect with younger demographics, according to The Feedback Group.

    By Feb. 19, 2025
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    Walmart to deploy AI price forecasting tool

    The retailer will use tech provided by Helios to predict the price and availability of agricultural commodities.

    By Feb. 18, 2025