Technology
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Deep DiveDoes the gig economy have a future in grocery stores?
On-demand labor is now an integral part of e-commerce and promises to fill stocking, merchandising and other jobs, but high turnover and a changing industry could check its lofty ambitions.
By Jeff Wells • Nov. 07, 2019 -
Kroger doubles down on Restock
Executives say the wide-ranging strategy is starting to pay off and admitted it initially "asked stores to do too much" — but not everyone is sold on the strategy.
By Jeff Wells • Nov. 06, 2019 -
SponsoredNRF2020: Current, correct and complete - breaking boundaries in pricing
With constant innovation and growth in the industry, many believe that traditional brick and mortar stores are going to fall short. But, physical stores have untapped potential that can bring them success in this ever-changing market.
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ShopRite pilots meal planning solution
Customers in Connecticut can browse and buy recipe ingredients, get step-by-step instructions and preview the cost of each meal.
By Krishna Thakker • Nov. 04, 2019 -
Deep DiveTech workers aren't interested in grocery — or are they?
Contrary to popular belief, grocers can be attractive workplaces for software developers, data scientists and other digital talent. But first, retailers need to hone their pitch.
By Krishna Thakker • Oct. 30, 2019 -
Deep DiveWalmart's last mile around the world
From tricycles to drones, the retailer is casting a wide net to find out how shoppers want to receive their goods.
By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 29, 2019 -
OpinionClick-and-collect is king, and grocery stores must shift their back-of-house operations
Grocers also need to enhance transportation flow and transform the retail experience for shoppers, writes Kathy Craft of architecture firm Nelson.
By Kathy Craft • Oct. 28, 2019 -
Deep DiveAs automation grows, grocers need an employee game plan
Experts say retailers need to offer reskilling opportunities and communicate effectively as technology plays a bigger role in stores.
By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 22, 2019 -
Kroger to equip home cooks with new kitchenware line
The grocer will feature more than 80 products under the Allrecipes trademark, including bakeware, cutlery, food prep and storage containers.
By Krishna Thakker • Oct. 21, 2019 -
Ahold Delhaize to extend mobile checkout to more stores
The company's Scan It! program engineered by its Retail Business Services arm will reach around 30 stores by the end of this year.
By Krishna Thakker • Oct. 18, 2019 -
Theft is a major risk for retailers using scan-and-go, expert says
But companies can mitigate that risk with additional layers of protection, including security cameras, customer notices and enhanced employee training.
By Krishna Thakker • Oct. 16, 2019 -
ColumnPardon the Disruption: Why grocers need better e-commerce platforms
They’ve set the foundation for an omnichannel future. Now they have to focus on improving the user experience.
By Jeff Wells • Oct. 11, 2019 -
Whole Foods to test robot barista
The cutting-edge coffee maker, which will open inside a Houston store next month, features an order-ahead app and in-store kiosks.
By Krishna Thakker • Oct. 10, 2019 -
Meijer gets into the micro-fulfillment game
The supercenter retailer is currently installing an e-commerce fulfillment facility in partnership with supply chain firm Dematic.
By Jeff Wells • Oct. 08, 2019 -
Deep Dive5 grocers embracing technology around the globe
Companies worldwide are working diligently to streamline shopping and create a better customer experience.
By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 07, 2019 -
Hy-Vee releases findings from data breach investigation
The company began looking into the issue following suspicious activity on payment systems at its fuel stations and restaurants in July.
By Krishna Thakker • Oct. 07, 2019 -
Tesco invests in checkout-free startup Trigo
The retailer is also testing the firm's technology in a 3,000-square-foot store located at its headquarters in the U.K.
By Jeff Wells • Oct. 04, 2019 -
Food distributor opens 1st on-site vertical farm
The facility, which will generate 50,000 pounds of produce annually, is the first of several that startup Square Roots will build for Michigan-based Gordon Food Service.
By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 01, 2019 -
Deep DiveHow grocery pickup is evolving
As demand grows along with competition, retailers are trying to erase wait times, improve fulfillment and even reach shoppers away from the store.
By Lauren Stine • Sept. 30, 2019 -
As Instacart gains ground, tech players organize to take back the last mile
Firms like Onfleet, Bringg and Mercatus have teamed up to offer end-to-end online fulfillment as consumer adoption continues to grow and evolve.
By Emma Cosgrove • Sept. 30, 2019 -
Sports venues are the latest testing ground for checkout-free stores
The Sacramento Kings' Golden 1 Center will open a store with Zippin next month while the Worcester Red Sox will unveil a location with Standard Cognition in April 2021.
By Jessica Dumont • Sept. 26, 2019 -
Out-of-stock on aisle 5: Wakefern expands automated inventory pilot
Using computer vision and artificial intelligence, the shelf camera system scans shelves to track product performance and availability.
By Lauren Stine • Sept. 26, 2019 -
Amazon adds tool to aid visually impaired customers in the kitchen
Using the camera from their Echo Show device, customers can ask Alexa to identify any pantry object in their hands.
By Jessica Dumont • Sept. 24, 2019 -
Deep DiveThe 5 most memorable technologies from Groceryshop
The exhibit hall in Las Vegas highlighted a slew of new devices, from drones and digital shelves to product-picking robots and smart carts.
By Jessica Dumont , Jeff Wells • Sept. 23, 2019 -
Deep DiveFrom smart carts to computer vision, checkout innovations are multiplying
As tech firms race to bring the Amazon Go experience to supermarkets, established technologies like self-checkout and scan-and-go are stepping up their game.
By Jeff Wells • Sept. 23, 2019
