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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 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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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.
By Grocery Dive staff -
Sponsored by Avery Dennison
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 -
4 key takeaways from Groceryshop 2024
The annual show centered on ways grocers can serve shoppers in an era where people have more choices than ever before — and remain sharply focused on saving money.
By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 14, 2024 -
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The Friday Checkout: Club stores are doing more to stand out
Sam’s Club is opening a checkout-free store near Dallas while Costco is lowering prices on key items under its Kirkland Signature brand.
By Grocery Dive Staff • Oct. 11, 2024 -
Automated-checkout company Grabango shuts down
The tech company, which made a significant reduction in its workforce last year, was unable to secure the funding it needed to continue operating, a spokesperson said.
By Brett Dworski , Jeff Wells • Oct. 11, 2024 -
How Weis Markets is getting an e-commerce boost with Amazon
The East Coast grocer was initially skeptical about linking with the online giant, but has reaped benefits including expanding its reach to more metro areas, the company’s CIO said.
By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 10, 2024 -
Sam’s Club to open location without checkout stations
Shoppers at the digitally focused store, due to open next week in Grapevine, Texas, will need to use the retailer’s Scan & Go app to make purchases.
By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 8, 2024 -
Deep Dive
‘Healthcare is complicated’: Kroger’s complex journey to link food with health
The grocery company’s health arm aims to connect people with health, wellness and nutrition solutions while battling legislative and healthcare industry challenges.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 7, 2024 -
Instacart adds games, personalized coupons to its smart carts
The new capabilities aim to deliver benefits for brands and retailers while also driving repeated customer use of the technology.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 7, 2024 -
Ahold Delhaize introduces new in-store audio retail media solution
The grocery company’s East Coast banners will give CPG partners the ability to create in-store audio ads and strategies through a partnership with Vibenomics.
By Peyton Bigora • Oct. 4, 2024 -
Why Whole Foods’ Daily Shops won’t feature Just Walk Out tech
Display movement is “very restricted” when the tech is in use, a Whole Foods executive said during a store tour of the new format.
By Peyton Bigora • Updated Oct. 7, 2024 -
What’s on grocers’ radars as retail media plows ahead
IAB’s Connected Commerce Summit last month brought together major players to discuss standardization, in-store tech, privacy laws and more.
By Peyton Bigora • Oct. 3, 2024 -
5 ways grocers can master shoppable video, connected TV
Social media platforms like TikTok put consumers in shopping mode 24/7, so retailers need to know how to create engaging content, said Chris Bruderle, IAB's VP of industry insights and content strategy.
By Peyton Bigora • Oct. 2, 2024 -
Albertsons testing Afresh’s new forecasting solution
The grocer is piloting the AI-powered tool across produce, meat, seafood, deli and foodservice for 17 distribution centers.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 2, 2024 -
Top grocery trade shows in 2025
From retail industry shows to category-specific events, here’s a look at the key grocery conferences happening this year.
By Grocery Dive Staff • Updated Jan. 30, 2025 -
‘Not a banana’: Ahold Delhaize USA, Giant Eagle talk retail media strategies
Running an advertising arm is very different from selling groceries, grocery executives said during a virtual event hosted by Grocery Dive and Marketing Dive last week.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 30, 2024 -
Gopuff launches new ad tools aimed at young consumers
The delivery service has beefed up its platform to help brands connect with Gen Z and millennial consumers whether in-app, in-bag or off-platform.
By Chris Kelly • Sept. 27, 2024 -
SpartanNash dials up its tech talent efforts
More than 300 of the company’s workers participated this week in its first IT Training Palooza.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 27, 2024 -
A closer look at Grocery Outlet’s unique shopping app
Unlike other retailers’ omnichannel apps, the discount grocer’s one focuses on personalized savings and in-person shopping.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 26, 2024 -
What to know about privacy laws when collecting personal data on shoppers
Retailers have moved away from collecting identifiable information from consumers, but need to be aware of requirements for the personal data they do collect, an Albertsons privacy official said at IAB's summit last week.
By Peyton Bigora • Sept. 23, 2024 -
Sponsored by Avery Dennison
The advantages of data-driven freshness for grocery perimeter products
Grocery sushi shows RFID has freshness advantages.
Sept. 23, 2024