Technology: Page 2

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    How grocers are building their in-store music playlists

    From customer demographics to worker preferences, supermarkets have several key factors to consider when curating their in-store audio.

    By Gloria Dawson • Sept. 9, 2024
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    Family Dollar implements AI tech for category management, merchandising

    The discount chain has selected Dunnhumby to power a platform aimed at localizing product assortment to better meet shoppers’ needs.

    By • Sept. 9, 2024
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    Trendline

    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
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    Hy-Vee streamlines c-store food ordering tech

    The retailer’s Fast & Fresh banner partnered with Deliverect to automate order input, improve curbside pickup notifications and make other changes.

    By Jessica Loder • Sept. 5, 2024
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    Hy-Vee powers up solar project

    The grocer’s newly finished solar field in Chariton, Iowa, will generate enough energy to power 360 homes annually.

    By • Sept. 3, 2024
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    Instacart Health unveils its largest government partnership

    The company and Montgomery County, Maryland, launched a program that uses online grocery technology and public funding to combat childhood hunger and the “SNAP Gap.”

    By • Aug. 29, 2024
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    Target CFO says GenAI tool is boosting worker efficiency

    The chatbot, which helps Target’s team members resolve on-the-job challenges, is making it easier and faster to assist customers, CFO Michael Fiddelke said. 

    By Alexei Alexis • Aug. 28, 2024
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    Instacart expands consumer savings

    The grocery technology company will waive fees on next-day delivery orders over $10 and has launched personalized digital circulars showcasing discounts.

    By • Aug. 23, 2024
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    NGA, UNFI unveil FDA traceability guide

    The trade association teamed up with the grocery company to create a resource ahead of the agency’s upcoming introduction of new requirements for grocers.

    By • Aug. 22, 2024
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    Q&A

    Why Simbe Robotics thinks grocery stores are natural candidates for automation

    Supermarkets are like power grids — complex systems where remotely managing small details can have a large impact — the inventory robot supplier’s co-founder and CEO said.

    By • Aug. 22, 2024
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    Food Lion completes renovations at 167 North Carolina and Virginia stores

    The grocery chain’s refreshed locations feature more seasonal produce and meal solutions, energy-efficient equipment and e-commerce capabilities.

    By • Aug. 20, 2024
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    Albertsons sued for allegedly stealing trade secrets

    Replenium claims the grocer stalled an agreed-to nationwide rollout of the company’s auto-replenishment service, breached its contract and then debuted a “nearly identical” tool.

    By • Aug. 20, 2024
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    Colorado kicks off produce incentive program for SNAP participants

    The new state initiative will apply matching credits to consumers' EBT accounts for every dollar they spend on qualifying fruits and vegetables, with a cap of $20 per transaction.

    By • Aug. 15, 2024
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    Instacart expands reach of grocery stipend program

    The grocery technology company and Partnership for a Healthier America recently brought their nutrition access program to three new cities, with more coming this fall.

    By • Aug. 14, 2024
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    ShopRite adds in-store retail media capabilities to pharmacy

    The grocer has tapped Grocery TV’s network to push brand messaging and health and wellness content to shoppers. 

    By • Aug. 13, 2024
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    Instacart partners with Ibotta to deliver digital coupons to shoppers

    Ibotta will be the preferred third-party coupon provider for all eligible product categories available on the grocery tech company’s platforms.

    By • Aug. 13, 2024
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    Kroger comes under fire for use of electronic shelf labels

    Two U.S. senators have raised concerns about the technology leading to price gouging and invading consumer privacy.

    By • Aug. 12, 2024
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    New POS technology enhances digital couponing

    INFRA, CoupDog and ECRS simplify digital couponing for natural food markets, boosting traffic and sales.

    By Colleen Marble • Aug. 12, 2024
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    Grocery industry’s key to retail media standardization: data clean rooms

    During a recent IAB event, experts said the tool can enable collaboration across the industry and help solidify consistent measurement metrics.

    By • Aug. 8, 2024
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    Ahold Delhaize USA aims to bolster retail media capabilities

    The grocer’s new partnership with Havas Media Network will support strategy, planning and activation for traditional and digital channels across four banners.

    By • Updated Aug. 9, 2024
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    Aldi adding Instacart’s omnichannel tech to all US stores

    The discounter is also rolling out the grocery technology company’s Caper Carts overseas for the first time.

    By • Aug. 6, 2024
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    Opinion

    How the food industry is remaining resilient and innovative

    Grocers are leveraging private brands and expanding fresh foods departments to meet consumer demands for better quality and variety, writes FMI – The Food Industry Association President and CEO Leslie G. Sarasin.

    By Leslie G. Sarasin • Aug. 5, 2024
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    7 burning questions facing the grocery industry

    As consumers continue to battle inflation and the Kroger-Albertsons merger looms, several industry challenges are top of mind for food retailers.

    By , • Aug. 5, 2024
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    Grocers talk FSMA 204 compliance, food safety and the future of grocery

    A transformation of the United States’ food safety system is underway, with retailers and suppliers working to lower the rate of people in the U.S. that get sick each year from foodborne illness.

    By Jamie Grill-Goodman • Aug. 5, 2024
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    The Friday Checkout: Will fully automated checkout ever make it in grocery stores?

    Self-checkout and smart carts are in, while fully automated checkout hasn’t made the cut. Want proof? Just ask Amazon, which pioneered the technology.

    By Grocery Dive Staff • Aug. 2, 2024
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    Amazon’s checkout technology is getting an AI upgrade

    Just Walk Out is rolling out an advanced AI model that the company says will make its system more accurate and efficient, and less costly to implement.

    By • July 31, 2024