Walmart to pay tech company $222M over trade secret misappropriation

The decision by an Arkansas jury is the latest twist in a legal battle between the mass retailer and Zest Labs, which claims Walmart stole technology that extends produce shelf life.

By Peyton Bigora • May 15, 2025

The Friday Checkout: What’s next for Instacart now that its CEO is departing?

The grocery technology company plans to name a member of its current executive team to replace Fidji Simo — and has a deep bench of candidates to consider.

By Grocery Dive Staff • May 9, 2025

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Grocery loyalty

Food retailers are depending on techniques designed to build and maintain connections with customers as they strive to stand out.

By Grocery Dive staff

One year later, Target calls express self-checkout a success

The retailer’s self-checkout limits led to shorter transaction times, a higher net promoter score and more customers choosing staffed registers.

By Bryan Wassel • May 8, 2025

3 ways grocers can boost customer loyalty through in-store experiences

Incorporating enhanced product assortment and smart use of technology are key strategies that distributors and grocery retailers can leverage to retain shoppers, writes Nicole Hudson of KeHE Distributors.

By Nicole Hudson • May 8, 2025

The convenience of modularity

What if tech could flex to fit your life? Here's why modularity matters more than ever.

May 5, 2025

Instacart buys e-commerce solutions provider Wynshop

Instacart said the acquisition will bolster its expertise as it looks to deepen retailer partnerships with its expanding technology lineup.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 1, 2025

How grocers can meet Gen Z’s digital expectations

This generation’s needs should serve as the playbook for creating omnichannel capabilities that highlight value and authenticity while bettering the in-store experience, sources said.

By Peyton Bigora • April 30, 2025

How AI could impact grocery pricing and private label

Technology is giving retailers new ways to tie their customer data with advanced predictive technology, said Wesley Bean, president and COO of Engage3.

By Sam Silverstein • April 28, 2025

Instacart to introduce quality scores for workers

The grocery technology company will provide performance feedback that incorporates factors like the total number of items found, requested refunds and damaged products.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 23, 2025

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

How 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.

April 21, 2025

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

Why 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

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

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

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

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

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.

By Peyton Bigora • Updated April 9, 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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