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Q&AWhy online music pioneer Will Glaser set his sights on eliminating the checkout counter
The founder and CEO of Grabango offers an update on his outlook for frictionless checkout technology, including tests the company is running across a range of convenience and grocery store sizes.
By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 6, 2021 -
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Robotic vehicle startup Coco links with Segway on new delivery bots
The new units, which the two companies produced together, will launch at specialty grocer Erewhon's seven stores in California.
By Sam Silverstein • Updated Dec. 10, 2021 -
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TrendlineFresh food innovation
From new delivery services to technology designed to battle food waste, fresh foods and the ways grocers sell them are rapidly evolving.
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Instant delivery startup 1520 tells shoppers to use Getir
1520's app now directs customers to switch to the Turkish ultrafast firm, which just arrived in the U.S. and operates in New York and Chicago.
By Sam Silverstein • Updated Dec. 14, 2021 -
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CVS expands spoken prescription app feature chainwide
The retailer’s Spoken Rx solution, which lets people with disabilities hear information about their prescription, is now available at all pharmacy locations, including more than 1,700 inside Target stores.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 1, 2021 -
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Schnucks rolls out personalized cash-back promotions
The Midwestern supermarket chain is the first grocer to work with GetUpside on receipt-less rebates for shoppers who use the technology firm's mobile app.
By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 1, 2021 -
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Farmstead plans to accept online SNAP payments next year
The e-grocer has partnered with a payments processor that specializes in Electronic Benefits Transfer to add the capability to its platform by mid-2022.
By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 30, 2021 -
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Walmart to host Twitter's first shoppable livestream in quest to conquer social commerce
A 30-minute variety program led by singer Jason Derulo is one piece of an expansive content playbook around the crunched holiday season.
By Peter Adams • Nov. 24, 2021 -
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How one independent grocer became fully green-powered
Wisconsin-based Metcalfe's Market has been using renewable energy credits to offset its electrical usage since 2008 — long before the grocery industry's more recent sustainability reckoning.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 23, 2021 -
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The Giant Company to test technology to boost brands in the alcohol aisle
Beginning in mid-December, shoppers will find an owl icon next to the prices for more than 150 brands in 15 stores and can scan a code with their phones to learn about the products.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 23, 2021 -
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Lidl parent purchases Israeli cybersecurity company
German retailer Schwarz Group plans to operate XM Cyber, which helps companies identify online threats by simulating potential attacks, as an independent unit.
By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 23, 2021 -
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Albertsons expands smart cart pilot
The grocer plans to put tech-enabled carts manufactured by Veeve in “a few dozen stores across the country” this year.
By Jeff Wells • Updated May 20, 2022 -
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Deep DiveGrocers chase the promise of e-commerce personalization
Customization tools like shoppable recipes and product recommendations are helping consumers cut through the clutter of center store. But retailers are only scratching the surface of what's possible.
By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 16, 2021 -
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Sponsored by Mood MediaIntegrating digital enhances the future of grocery
Grocers must stay ahead of the curve to ensure longer-term loyalty and satisfaction.
Nov. 16, 2021 -
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Farmstead adds prediction capabilities to grocery e-commerce service
The e-grocer will use Halla's "taste intelligence engine" to forecast what shoppers will want to purchase, with the goal of driving increased basket sizes and sales.
By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 15, 2021 -
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Sponsored by VestcomLife after lockdown: Are you fully leveraging your store teams to drive shopper loyalty?
Learn how retailers are tech-enabling their store teams to deliver a better in-store experience.
Nov. 15, 2021 -
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Misfits Market is becoming a full-service online grocer
Now worth $2 billion, the company that started off selling misshapen produce has expanded its assortment and begun delivering in California. "The plan is to really open up every aisle that exists at a grocery store," said founder and CEO Abhi Ramesh.
By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 10, 2021 -
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Inside The Giant Company’s new automated e-commerce facility
The grocer's online service, Giant Direct, has struggled to keep up with demand in Philadelphia. Its new 124,000-square-foot shed aims to catapult the brand and serve as a key test for Ahold Delhaize.
By Jeff Wells • Nov. 8, 2021 -
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Kroger unveils collaborative cloud platform as CPGs race to meet retail's new mandates
The offering aims to help clients make smarter decisions about everything from marketing spending to production levels amid supply chain disruptions.
By Peter Adams • Nov. 8, 2021 -
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Nuro raises $600M from investors including Kroger and Google
The autonomous delivery company has also agreed to use computing and storage capacity from Google Cloud to support development of its self-driving vehicles.
By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 4, 2021 -
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Aisles Abroad: A Swedish startup's tech-enabled approach to rural grocery shopping
Stockholm-based Lifvs oversees a fleet of unattended food stores across the Scandinavian country, some as small as 300 square feet.
By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 3, 2021 -
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Walmart to use AR, shoppable content to connect brands with consumers
The retailer will have its first large-scale launch of shoppable recipes on Pinterest as part of its holiday campaign as it looks to increase "content-to-commerce" opportunities.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris and Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 3, 2021 -
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5 takeaways on digital innovation from Walmart’s top tech executive
Offering contact-free shopping, boosting personalization and improving workforce efficiencies are among the key focuses for the company, according to Walmart Global CTO Suresh Kumar.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 28, 2021 -
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Whole Foods adds to-go prepared foods ordering to app
The feature, which is currently available to iOS users for select stores, makes it easier for people to buy hot pizzas, sandwiches, sushi and other lunch and dinner items.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 27, 2021 -
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Target adds new features to same-day services
The changes allow consumers to list backup grocery items and add missing products to their original order, among other things.
By Maria Monteros • Oct. 27, 2021 -
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Deep Dive // Instacart's Road to IPOExamining Instacart's emerging next chapter
On the heels of two technology acquisitions, a deeper move into digital ads and fulfillment-as-a-service, analysts weigh in on what the e-commerce company is building.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 26, 2021
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