Technology
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Amazon’s top grocery moves in 2024
From digital updates to reigniting Amazon Fresh store openings, the e-tailer giant continued to push ahead with its grocery strategy.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 13, 2024 -
Hy-Vee adds more than 10,000 in-store screens
The grocery chain linked with Grocery TV to power the screens across more than 400 locations, bolstering the grocer’s in-store retail media network.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 12, 2024 -
Trendline
Retail media
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.
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Albertsons serves up AI-driven personalization for alcohol and food
In California, the grocer’s direct-to-consumer wine shipping platform is now using Preferabli’s product discovery and recommendation software.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 10, 2024 -
Ahold Delhaize links with Campbell’s to test regenerative agriculture in potatoes
The grocery operator has worked with some of the largest food companies to transform supply chains for well-known brands.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 10, 2024 -
IGA buys media company to streamline in-store promotions
The acquisition of Inmar’s Scanner Applications aims to help independents offer on-shelf deals.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 10, 2024 -
Dollar General hires technology, distribution execs
Tom Hutchins has been appointed senior vice president of technology, while Kevin Pinchon takes on a role as senior vice president of distribution.
By Howard Ruben • Dec. 2, 2024 -
Sponsored by GoSpotCheck by FORM
Holiday basket builders: 5 strategies to pursue growth in grocery this season
Boost sales and basket size this holiday season with these innovative merchandising strategies.
By Lauren Kaudelka • Dec. 2, 2024 -
Sponsored by Bitly Inc.
Hybrid shopping is here: How grocers can use technology to meet new consumer expectations
Discover how grocers can use digital tools to bridge online and in-store shopping seamlessly.
By Jenny Coppola, Bitly Inc. • Dec. 2, 2024 -
Ransomware hits supply chain software firm Blue Yonder ahead of Thanksgiving
The attack against Blue Yonder led to issues for Morrisons, a U.K.-based grocery chain, in its warehouse management system for fresh food and produce.
By David Jones • Nov. 25, 2024 -
How grocers have implemented AI in 2024
While consumers may not see it, food retailers are increasingly using this technology to streamline employee communication, improve forecasting and more.
By Peyton Bigora • Nov. 22, 2024 -
Meijer to add nearly 500 electric charging stalls
The electric vehicle charging company plans to deploy up to 480 fast-charging stalls in as many as 60 of the retailer’s locations.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 20, 2024 -
Kroger plans Shop the Scene experience on Hulu for holiday campaign
Central to the effort is a 60-second spot, “The Case of the Disappearing Food,” that details how the act of sharing food can ignite the holiday spirit.
By Jessica Deyo • Nov. 19, 2024 -
How in-store audio can kick-start retail media efforts
Co-founders of AI audio platform Qsic explain how in-store audio is a low-lift, inexpensive and quick way to tap into advertising.
By Peyton Bigora • Nov. 18, 2024 -
Column
The Friday Checkout: A week later, Hannaford’s online outage continues
Parent company Ahold Delhaize has shared few details about the cybersecurity issue it’s battling. The outage is a stark reminder that grocers need strong cyber defenses.
By Grocery Dive Staff • Nov. 15, 2024 -
Stop & Shop battles bare shelves amid cybersecurity issue
This week, several of the chain’s locations had widespread out-of-stocks in the fresh departments.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 15, 2024 -
How retailers are making it harder to shop, just in time for the holidays
Thwarting customers, in stores or online, isn’t any way to make a sale.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 14, 2024 -
Instacart records vigorous Q3
Rising volumes and a growing advertising business helped drive the technology company’s results, though investors appear dissatisfied with its outlook.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 13, 2024 -
Instacart rolls out more smart carts
The company is expanding the adoption of the technology through partnerships with Coles Supermarkets in Australia and a handful of grocers in the West and Midwest.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 12, 2024 -
Hannaford suffers multi-day e-commerce outage as Ahold Delhaize contends with ‘cybersecurity incident’
The parent company said the disruption forced it to take certain systems offline and affected some pharmacies and e-commerce services.
By Catherine Douglas Moran , Sam Silverstein • Nov. 11, 2024 -
Grocers continue to add electronic shelf label software
Aldi, Gelson’s and Hornbacher’s have deployed Instacart's pick-to-light capability in stores, the tech company said Thursday.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 8, 2024 -
Grocery Outlet posts lackluster Q3 results as it grapples with tech issues, pricing
The discounter aims to remedy system inefficiencies from its tech transition last summer and refocus its pricing strategy, Interim CEO Eric Lindberg told investors Tuesday.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 6, 2024 -
Sponsored by Vestcom
Digitizing the store with the consumer in mind
Emerging research from Vestcom reveals consumer reactions to ESLs and in-store digital screens.
Nov. 4, 2024 -
Grocery retail media poses an $8.5B growth opportunity: report
The number of retail media networks in the industry is projected to double over the next 18 months, according to recent Grocery Doppio findings.
By Peyton Bigora • Nov. 1, 2024 -
In Remembrance: 5 grocery concepts and companies that got buried in 2024
From the demise of Dom’s Kitchen & Market to the shuttering of Schnucks’ Eatwell banner, the industry has put several things to rest this year.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 31, 2024 -
Flashfood updates app to streamline shopping experience
The revamped app builds on the company’s rebranding efforts and continues its mission to be a tech solutions partner to grocers.
By Peyton Bigora • Oct. 29, 2024