Technology
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Schnucks to reward shoppers chain-wide
The Midwest grocer first introduced the app-based loyalty program last summer and has continued to upgrade and expand it for all customers.
By Jennifer Sweeney • May 17, 2019 -
Canada's No Frills gives gaming a try
The discounter has launched a video game that allows players to earn loyalty points that they can redeem in real life.
By Lauren Manning • May 16, 2019 -
Target taps startups for summer mentorship
From sustainable food packaging to AI-optimized fresh food supply chain technology, food businesses will be well-represented in the retailer's accelerator and incubator programs this year.
By Jennifer Sweeney • May 08, 2019 -
Deep DiveInside Kozmo.com's online grocery comeback
The company shut down in 2001 but returned to the marketplace a year ago in Los Angeles. Now it's profitable, and new owner Barnaby Montgomery has his eye on expansion.
By Christopher Doering • May 06, 2019 -
Wegmans becomes the latest grocer to pilot scan-and-go
The company is testing its SCAN app at a store in Rochester, New York, and will introduce the technology at more locations if the trial is successful.
By Lauren Manning • May 06, 2019 -
Walmart names new head of food safety
Sara Mortimore, who will oversee global compliance, brings nearly 30 years of expertise to the company.
By Jennifer Sweeney • May 06, 2019 -
Albertsons: We're not 'playing catch-up' in e-commerce
While the chain hasn't forged a transformative deal like other large-scale competitors, executives say it’s making incremental moves to stay ahead.
By Jeff Wells • April 25, 2019 -
Walmart reveals first 'intelligent' lab store on Long Island
Equipped with cameras, sensors, interactive displays and major processing power, the souped-up Neighborhood Market aims to take efficiency and customer experience to new heights.
By Jessica Dumont • April 25, 2019 -
Kroger, Walgreens test cameras in aisles
The technology can read shoppers' age, gender, eye movements and moods to offer more personalized experiences, but privacy concerns abound.
By Lauren Manning • April 24, 2019 -
Kroger's driverless delivery revs up in Houston
Following its initial pilot in Arizona, the retailer is now using autonomous vehicles for grocery delivery to customers across two zip codes.
By Krishna Thakker • April 17, 2019 -
How a simple sticker may help stick it to produce waste for good
StixFresh, which could be applied to labels that are already used on produce, extends shelf life up to 14 days.
By Lauren Manning • April 15, 2019 -
Easter projected to bring more than $18B for retailers
Digital channels are the best way to capture the biggest share of this year's holiday sales, the National Retail Federation projects.
By Lauren Manning • April 15, 2019 -
Albertsons joins IBM Food Trust blockchain network
The retailer will test the technology alongside grocers such as Kroger, with plans to track the origin of its romaine lettuce.
By Emma Cosgrove • April 12, 2019 -
Shoppable recipes come to the smart kitchen
Connected kitchen app Innit has added ordering from 30 retailers to its automated, customizable meal preparation platform.
By Jeff Wells • April 12, 2019 -
Giant Eagle trials shelf-scanning robots in 3 markets
Stores in Pittsburgh, Cleveland and Akron, Ohio now have Tally bots checking aisles for pricing accuracy, out-of-stocks and other metrics.
By Jeff Wells • April 11, 2019 -
Amazon Go will accept cash payments
The retailer's decision comes as major cities across the country consider banning cashless stores.
By Krishna Thakker • April 10, 2019 -
Target enters the shoppable recipe game with Cooklist
The pilot program in Dallas will allow shoppers to order ingredients for same-day delivery via Shipt.
By Jennifer Sweeney • April 10, 2019 -
Takeoff Technologies to build 50 more micro-fulfillment centers
The startup announced its $150 million project with Knapp, a warehouse logistic and automated solutions provider.
By Krishna Thakker • April 10, 2019 -
Walmart adds nearly 4K robots to stores
More retailers are adding machines to their workforces as automation gains traction.
By Caroline Jansen • April 10, 2019 -
Grocers see a boost in digital engagement with shoppers
More than 63% of shoppers interact with a supermarket digitally, up from 56% in 2017, according to a new study from Retail Feedback Group.
By Lauren Manning • April 09, 2019 -
Reusable boxes aim to reduce meal kit packaging waste
Liviri, a new brand from cell phone case maker Otter Products, makes containers that can be used up to 75 times and eliminate the need for ice packs.
By Jennifer Sweeney • April 08, 2019 -
Albertsons' digital media platform tallies 300 CPG campaigns
Pepsi and Yoplait are among the brands that have leveraged the grocer's proprietary shopper data to drive sales and introduce new products.
By Dianna Christe • April 08, 2019 -
How generations are shaping food trends
From clean eating to changing meal composition, popular trends among age demographics are impacting grocery retailers, according to research from The NPD Group.
By Jessica Dumont • April 05, 2019 -
Employees welcome a bring-your-own-device policy, study finds
Roughly three-quarters of workers want to use personal phones at work to access schedules, training materials and internal communications, but bringing them into the workplace could create distractions.
By Lauren Manning • April 04, 2019 -
Hy-Vee expands pickup lockers program
The Midwestern grocer is leasing its Aisles Online click-and-collect units to local businesses, including a hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
By Jeff Wells • April 02, 2019
