Technology

5 areas grocery executives should prioritize this year: McKinsey

Food retail leaders should pay greater attention to topics such as sustainability, omnichannel growth and tech partnerships as industry challenges mount, the consulting firm said in a new report.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 18, 2022

5 ways retailers can battle inflation and win

Get five tips to combat inflation and create long-term success in a constantly evolving market.

May 16, 2022

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Digital transformation

Grocers are waging a multi-front battle to improve the economics and experience of online shopping while also incorporating digital into their stores.

By Grocery Dive staff

Jokr diversifying revenue with launch of own retail media platform

Jokr Media, which is live in the U.S. and five Latin American countries, is a "major strategic focus" for the rapid delivery firm as it focuses on profitability, said Benedict Counsell, vice president of onsite and Jokr Media.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 12, 2022

Grocery Outlet raises full-year guidance, will expand e-commerce coverage

CEO Eric Lindberg said during Tuesday's earnings call that the discount grocer plans to introduce Uber Eats and DoorDash delivery to a subset of stores following a successful online rollout with Instacart. 

By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 11, 2022

Self-checkout tech maker Mashgin raises $62.5M

The technology company said it will use the investment to build out its team, quicken expansion and scale globally.

By Catherine Douglas Moran , Sam Silverstein • May 10, 2022

Food Rocket plans to offer 15-minute delivery from Chicago convenience store

The ultrafast grocery delivery startup intends to co-locate a fulfillment center with a Circle K location set to open this summer and plans to expand to additional cities this year.

By Sam Silverstein • May 10, 2022

3 ways grocers are elevating online order picking in their stores

As retailers continue to rely on their main locations to fill digital demand, many are trying to boost efficiency and quality through enhanced training, technology and store layouts.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 9, 2022

H-E-B adds in-store video storytelling to its alcohol aisles

The Texas grocery chain has placed digital tablets in the wine and beer aisles at approximately 120 stores to help shoppers learn more about brands and make selections.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 5, 2022

Pardon the Disruption: Can grocers' food assortment become the pharmacy of the future?

As digital technology evolves and the link between food and health grows stronger, an opportunity is emerging for retailers to become a core part of the healthcare system.

By Jeff Wells • May 4, 2022

Instacart's sales sag 4% in first quarter, report says

Shoppers spent an average of $576 on Instacart’s platform during the first three months of 2022, down 9% from the same period last year, according to data from Bloomberg Second Measure.

By Sam Silverstein • May 4, 2022

Aisles Abroad: How a Chinese e-grocer is delivering fresh foods fast in the world's most competitive grocery market

Beijing-based Missfresh has built a robust business in China's largest cities that relies on state-of-the-art dark stores and AI forecasting, but faces a challenging path as it looks to make money.

By Sam Silverstein • May 2, 2022

Grocers often miss chances to alert shoppers about online substitutions, survey finds

Nearly a third of online grocery shoppers will remain on a retailer’s site or app to look for an alternative when a product they want is unavailable, but just 25% report always getting a recommendation, data analysis firm Lucidworks found.

By Sam Silverstein • April 27, 2022

Inside the Store: Amazon Go's new suburban format

Located in Mill Creek, Washington, the just-opened store features an expanded selection of snacks and grocery products, a customer service desk and a made-to-order meal counter.

By Jeff Wells • April 26, 2022

SpartanNash expands specialty and local food selection for independents

The grocery distributor and retailer has developed a new ordering and payment platform through a strategic partnership with technology firm Specialty Food Partners.

By Sam Silverstein • April 26, 2022

More regional chains roll out SNAP online purchasing

Meijer and Bashas’ both announced this week that they now accept the payment capability for delivery and pickup orders.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 22, 2022

How grocers can overcome sustainability hurdles

Aaron Daly, former energy management director at Whole Foods and now principal at the Ratio Institute, outlines how food retailers can advance their climate action and share their progress as investors clamor for transparency.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 22, 2022

Whole Foods continues checkout tech makeover with Amazon One

The Amazon-owned grocery chain added the technology to a newly opened store in Austin, Texas, and plans to bring it to six other area locations in the coming weeks.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 21, 2022

Lunds & Byerlys gains 'shelf intelligence data' with inventory scanning tool

The new service is positioned as a cost-effective alternative to shelf-monitoring robots and cameras, with workers able to scan aisles in as little as 12 seconds using handheld devices.

By Jeff Wells • April 20, 2022

Instacart takes its Caper checkout tech to the ballpark

The e-commerce company is deploying its Caper Counter at refreshment stands in Boston's Fenway Park through a partnership with Aramark Sports + Entertainment.

By Sam Silverstein • April 20, 2022

Albertsons ushers in scent marketing in hopes shoppers stop, smell, then buy cream cheese

For a limited time this Easter season, select Albertsons-owned grocery stores in the Chicago and New Jersey areas will use scented diffusers from Philadelphia Cream Cheese to pump in the aroma of baked cheesecake.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 14, 2022

How online grocers are ramping food waste reduction efforts

Getir has teamed with tech provider Copia on finding nonprofits to donate surplus food to, while Farmstead is reminding customers which items from their order to consume first.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 14, 2022

Albertsons' CEO sees loyalty as 'next phase' of business transformation

The grocer's loyalty program now has 30 million members, and the company hopes to deepen engagement across its digital and store initiatives, Vivek Sankaran told investors on Tuesday.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 12, 2022

Walmart preps mealtime inspiration with shoppable Snapchat lens

The new augmented reality lens aims to help mobile users find recipes using ingredients they have at home or can order from the retailer.

By Robert Williams • April 11, 2022

Intelligence loves automation: 3 benefits to improve operations and customer experience

Streamline all your inventory, keeping shelves fully stocked and emptied within one day, all in one go!

April 11, 2022

Coborn's gives workers access to pay on demand

The company has teamed up with DailyPay at a time when grocers are taking cues from the gig economy and looking for ways to give employees more control over their earnings.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 8, 2022