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Wegmans’ elevated shopping experience goes digital
The East Coast grocer recently launched a “new and improved” website and mobile app with enhanced personalization. Here’s a closer look.
By Peyton Bigora • April 21, 2025 -
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Sponsored by VusionGroupHow EdgeSense™ is changing the retail landscape for stores, associates and shoppers
Imagine a future where physical retail stores are seamlessly connected, offering a dynamic and personalized omnichannel shopping experience.
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TrendlineRetail 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.
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Ahold Delhaize confirms data stolen after threat group claims credit for November attack
A highly active threat group says it will release stolen information, months after an attack disrupted e-commerce operations at the grocer’s U.S. business.
By David Jones , Sam Silverstein • April 17, 2025 -
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Q&AWhy Kroger’s former chief data officer is starting an AI-focused firm
Todd James recently left the grocer’s 84.51° data analysis unit to start a firm that helps companies solve common problems related to artificial intelligence.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 17, 2025 -
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Walmart will use geospatial tech to power delivery
The data-science capability redefines the retailer’s delivery maps to expand the channel’s reach and accessibility.
By Peyton Bigora • April 17, 2025 -
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Giant Food to pilot cancer detection blood test
Nine of the grocer’s stores in Maryland and Virginia will offer screening for multiple cancer types and biomarkers that can help with early detection.
By Peyton Bigora • April 16, 2025 -
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Instacart adds another independent grocer to its roster
The company has linked with family-owned Dierbergs Markets on delivery and electronic shelf label technology.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 11, 2025 -
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Ahold Delhaize USA names new CIO
Ann Dozier joins a few months after the grocery company experienced a cyberattack that led to e-commerce disruptions and empty shelves.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 8, 2025 -
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Why grocers should partner with influencers
As the industry looks to unlock Gen Z’s buying power, influencers may be the key to gaining their loyalty, sources say.
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Walmart, Uber share food delivery innovation strategies
Executives said during Grocery Dive’s virtual event that drones and autonomous vehicles are helping their companies speed up need-it-now delivery trips.
By Peyton Bigora • 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 Catherine Douglas Moran • March 31, 2025 -
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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 Peyton Bigora • March 31, 2025 -
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ColumnThe 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 Catherine Douglas Moran • 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 Peyton Bigora • 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 Catherine Douglas Moran • 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 Sam Silverstein • 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 Sam Silverstein • 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 Catherine Douglas Moran • 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 Sam Silverstein • 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 Catherine Douglas Moran • 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 Catherine Douglas Moran • 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 Catherine Douglas Moran • 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 Peyton Bigora • March 5, 2025
