Grubhub steps up its grocery game

The restaurant delivery company is offering products from hundreds of independent food retailers through a new tie-up with e-commerce platform provider Mercato.

By Sam Silverstein • April 19, 2024

Amazon begins offering Dash Carts to other grocers

The news comes just a few weeks after the company announced it was pulling Just Walk Out technology from Amazon Fresh stores. 

By Peyton Bigora • April 18, 2024

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In-store technology

From smart carts to electronic shelf labels, grocers are adding new technology to their stores aimed at creating an engaging omnichannel experience.

By Grocery Dive staff

The Friday Checkout: Amazon takes back the mic on Just Walk Out

The company is working overtime to shift perception of frictionless tech back to its favor.

By Grocery Dive Staff • April 18, 2024

Grocers need ‘the courage to fail’ as technology roars ahead

Indecisiveness is a top risk factor for retailers as they test new processes and systems, experts said.

By Sam Silverstein • April 17, 2024

Walmart brings autonomous forklifts to 4 distribution centers

The Fox Robotics technology is being deployed in Florida, Texas, New York and Alabama after a 16-month pilot.

By Alejandra Salgado • April 16, 2024

Shining a light on shop floor sales opportunities

Wondering how to enhance your shop-floor focus? Flooid’s SVP, Global Marketing shares five ways Grocers can improve their operations.

By Donna Stevens, Senior Vice President Global Marketing at Flooid • April 15, 2024

Weis Markets adds tech-driven salad bars to two stores

The Northeastern grocer opened Picadeli bars at a pair of Pennsylvania stores Wednesday and is preparing to bring the self-service stations to six more locations over the coming weeks.

By Sam Silverstein • April 10, 2024

Instacart expands delivery access through major benefits provider

Eligible members can use their grocery benefits to purchase Instacart’s stipends, known as Fresh Funds, to pay for their orders.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 8, 2024

Can linerless labels help grocers future-proof their business?

Switching to linerless labels could have a lasting effect on efficiency and sustainability for grocers.

April 8, 2024

The Friday Checkout: Was Amazon’s Just Walk Out tech a victim of inflation?

The company indirectly implicated its checkout-free system’s inability to provide cost information on the spot in explaining the equipment’s removal from Fresh stores.

By Grocery Dive Staff • April 5, 2024

Whole Foods to pull Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology from stores

The specialty grocer, which operates the checkout tech at just two stores, will follow the same path as Amazon Fresh stores in the U.S., a spokesperson confirmed Friday.

By Peyton Bigora • April 5, 2024

Aisles Abroad: Battling shrink and theft across the globe

Retailers are trying numerous strategies — from technology to teamwork — to minimize losses.

By Peyton Bigora • April 4, 2024

Amazon to drop Just Walk Out at some grocery stores

The e-commerce giant said it will replace the grab-and-go tech with its smart carts as it refreshes its Amazon Fresh stores in the U.S.

By James Pothen • April 2, 2024

3 AI fails: What grocers can avoid

From fake food images to facial recognition fiascos, some companies have learned the downsides of AI the hard way.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 1, 2024

Pardon the Disruption: Can discount retailers be stopped?

Walmart, Aldi and dollar stores are pushing full-service grocers to update the way they sell goods. Here are a few fresh ideas to stay ahead.

By Jeff Wells • March 28, 2024

Instacart wants to be everywhere, from smart fridges to New York Times Cooking

The company is letting third parties integrate the functionality of Instacart inside their websites and apps.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 27, 2024

How grocers are refining checkout tech

Retailers are experimenting with new techniques to make automated payment systems more convenient and less prone to theft.

By Sam Silverstein • March 25, 2024

Refrigeration revolution: How Daikin’s acquisition of AHT changes the game

Refrigerated cases are a workhorse in any supermarket, presenting a tantalizing display of grocery staples and indulgences alike.

March 25, 2024

Price Chopper/Market 32 looks to boost custom offers with expanded partnership

The supermarket operator is working with rewards technology provider Upside to build loyalty and boost sales.

By Sam Silverstein • March 21, 2024

Meijer adds closed-loop measurement capabilities to retail media network

The platform’s newest tool offers brand partners enhanced feedback on in-store and online campaigns’ impacts on sales.

By Peyton Bigora • March 19, 2024

Grabango looks to grocery industry to power its growth as it eyes an IPO

The checkout technology pioneer expects food retailers to eventually account for at least half of its business, CEO Will Glaser said in an interview.

By Sam Silverstein • March 18, 2024

Research shows storytelling crucial to brand performance

If your store is not providing a platform for brands to share their stories, you’re missing out.

March 18, 2024

Target rolls out express self-checkout lanes to speed up service

The retailer will introduce a 10-item limit and give managers more leeway to open and shut self-service lanes throughout the day.

By Bryan Wassel • March 15, 2024

Wakefern launches retail media network with self-service capabilities

Powered by Inmar Intelligence, the platform aims to offer advertisers cross-channel optimization and easy campaign-building platforms.

By Peyton Bigora • March 15, 2024

Coborn’s to add tech-enhanced salad bars

The Midwestern supermarket chain plans to bring the Picadeli bars to 15 stores, with the first two set to debut Wednesday.

By Sam Silverstein • Updated March 14, 2024