Meijer to add nearly 500 electric charging stalls

The electric vehicle charging company plans to deploy up to 480 fast-charging stalls in as many as 60 of the retailer’s locations.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 20, 2024

Kroger plans Shop the Scene experience on Hulu for holiday campaign

Central to the effort is a 60-second spot, “The Case of the Disappearing Food,” that details how the act of sharing food can ignite the holiday spirit.

By Jessica Deyo • Nov. 19, 2024

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Fresh food innovation

From new delivery services to technology designed to battle food waste, fresh foods and the ways grocers sell them are rapidly evolving. 

By Grocery Dive staff

How in-store audio can kick-start retail media efforts

Co-founders of AI audio platform Qsic explain how in-store audio is a low-lift, inexpensive and quick way to tap into advertising.

By Peyton Bigora • Nov. 18, 2024

The Friday Checkout: A week later, Hannaford’s online outage continues

Parent company Ahold Delhaize has shared few details about the cybersecurity issue it’s battling. The outage is a stark reminder that grocers need strong cyber defenses.

By Grocery Dive Staff • Nov. 15, 2024

Stop & Shop battles bare shelves amid cybersecurity issue

This week, several of the chain’s locations had widespread out-of-stocks in the fresh departments.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 15, 2024

How retailers are making it harder to shop, just in time for the holidays

Thwarting customers, in stores or online, isn’t any way to make a sale.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 14, 2024

Instacart records vigorous Q3

Rising volumes and a growing advertising business helped drive the technology company’s results, though investors appear dissatisfied with its outlook.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 13, 2024

Instacart rolls out more smart carts

The company is expanding the adoption of the technology through partnerships with Coles Supermarkets in Australia and a handful of grocers in the West and Midwest.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 12, 2024

Hannaford suffers multi-day e-commerce outage as Ahold Delhaize contends with ‘cybersecurity incident’

The parent company said the disruption forced it to take certain systems offline and affected some pharmacies and e-commerce services.

By Catherine Douglas Moran , Sam Silverstein • Nov. 11, 2024

Grocers continue to add electronic shelf label software

Aldi, Gelson’s and Hornbacher’s have deployed Instacart's pick-to-light capability in stores, the tech company said Thursday.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 8, 2024

Grocery Outlet posts lackluster Q3 results as it grapples with tech issues, pricing

The discounter aims to remedy system inefficiencies from its tech transition last summer and refocus its pricing strategy, Interim CEO Eric Lindberg told investors Tuesday.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 6, 2024

Digitizing the store with the consumer in mind

Emerging research from Vestcom reveals consumer reactions to ESLs and in-store digital screens.

Nov. 4, 2024

Grocery retail media poses an $8.5B growth opportunity: report

The number of retail media networks in the industry is projected to double over the next 18 months, according to recent Grocery Doppio findings.

By Peyton Bigora • Nov. 1, 2024

In Remembrance: 5 grocery concepts and companies that got buried in 2024

From the demise of Dom’s Kitchen & Market to the shuttering of Schnucks’ Eatwell banner, the industry has put several things to rest this year.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 31, 2024

Flashfood updates app to streamline shopping experience

The revamped app builds on the company’s rebranding efforts and continues its mission to be a tech solutions partner to grocers.

By Peyton Bigora • Oct. 29, 2024

Master brand loyalty: How grocers can leverage QR Codes to strengthen customer connections

Grocers can master brand loyalty by leveraging QR Codes to create memorable and engaging shopping experiences now and in the future.

Oct. 28, 2024

Simbe raises $50M in latest funding round

Goldman Sachs led the robotics company’s Series C round, which brings its total funding raised to over $100 million.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 25, 2024

Kroger begins rollout of RFID tech to fresh departments

The automation technology aims to provide more frequent and accurate inventory insight to prevent food waste and streamline in-store operations. 

By Peyton Bigora • Oct. 23, 2024

What’s in store for grocers by 2027?

Increased adoption of tools like smart carts and digital coupon apps plus heightened interest in certain nutritional benefits are among the developments forecast in a new 84.51° report.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 23, 2024

Fresh Thyme brings Afresh AI-tech to deli, prepared foods departments

The expanded partnership builds on the technology company’s efforts to expand its capabilities beyond grocers’ produce sections.

By Peyton Bigora • Oct. 22, 2024

Inside the Store: Sam’s Club unveils its store of the future

Shoppers must use Scan & Go at the newly opened Dallas-area location, which boasts a large sushi island, pizza-making robot and more e-commerce fulfillment tools.

By Catherine Douglas Moran , Sam Silverstein • Oct. 21, 2024

Smarter labeling at the DC drives substantial savings for retailers

Boost your bottom line. Discover how RFID labeling can save retailers millions in avoidable costs.

Oct. 21, 2024

How grocers’ private brands can better appeal to Gen Z

Digital marketing and fresh foods innovation are key to drawing in younger consumers, according to new research.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 17, 2024

Instacart names Uber exec as chief technology officer

Anirban Kundu is joining the grocery technology company after most recently serving as vice president and head of engineering at its rival. 

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 16, 2024

How grocers are jockeying for position in an age of rapid change

The annual Groceryshop conference spotlighted the forces redefining how retailers, tech companies and customers approach grocery shopping.

By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 15, 2024