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Could unattended grocery stores thrive in small towns?

Main Street Market, which just opened in Evansville, Minnesota, offers 24/7 access for a $75 annual fee.

By Jeff Wells • June 11, 2021

Hy-Vee links with Google on digital services

The grocer said the tech company's cloud-based tools will make online shopping easier, integrate virtual dietitian services and help shoppers schedule vaccines.

By Jeff Wells • June 10, 2021

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The Grocery Dive Outlook on 2021

Fueled by digital shopping, rising competition and an ongoing health crisis, grocery retail is evolving faster than ever, and 2021 promises to be pivotal for the many companies vying for consumers’ food dollars. 

By Grocery Dive staff

Lowes Foods brings grocery pickup lockers to office buildings

The North Carolina-based supermarket chain is working with tech firm Bell and Howell to provide unattended service by using temperature-controlled storage units.

By Sam Silverstein • June 10, 2021

Meet the smart cart tech firm retrofitting grocery carts

In another sign of the technology's growing popularity, Israeli startup WalkOut has made a plug-and-play option that costs less than other high-tech carts on the market.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 08, 2021

Groceryshop to return with in-person show this fall

The event focused on digital innovation and disruption will be held Sept. 19-22 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas.

By Jeff Wells • June 08, 2021

Grabango rings up $39M in Series B funding

The checkout-free technology company plans to use the funds to bolster its computer vision capabilities as it competes for business with rivals like Standard Cognition and Amazon.

By Sam Silverstein • June 08, 2021

Aisles Abroad: How a European design firm is helping grocers build flexible stores

Interstore | Schweitzer, which installs department fixtures that can be quickly moved around, recently implemented its Flexstore concept at Swiss chain Migros and plans to bring the system to North America later this year.

By Sam Silverstein • June 07, 2021

Walmart is giving smartphones to more than 740K workers

The move coincides with the rollout of [email protected], a new workplace app that lets associates schedule shifts, clock in and utilize an automated personal assistant.

By Jeff Wells • June 03, 2021

Giant Eagle rolls out virtual aisle selling personalized vitamins

The retailer teamed up with Vous Vitamin and medical tech firm Higi on digital in-store stations that let shoppers take a quiz and place home delivery orders.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 02, 2021

Albertsons marks electric-powered delivery milestone

The company recently made the first commercial zero-emission grocery delivery in the U.S. with a Class 8 truck.

By Jeff Wells • June 01, 2021

Dillons partners with recycling firm on organic waste conversion process

The retailer worked with Quest to develop the technique, which is designed to turn any kind of food waste into compost, biofuel or animal feed.

By Sam Silverstein • May 28, 2021

Flytrex expands drone deliveries for Walmart, local retailers in North Carolina

An FAA permit allows the drones to carry deliveries up to a mile away from stores. 

By Matt Leonard • May 27, 2021

Price Chopper customers can now use their rewards to pay off student loans

The regional grocery chain is also letting customers use their points to donate to charities and enter sweepstakes as it expands program incentives beyond food and fuel perks.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 20, 2021

Walmart offers new shoppable content with So Yummy cooking competition

The "Unbox'd" cook-off series features influencers and recipes linked to the retailer's online grocery store.

By Asa Hiken • May 19, 2021

Southeastern Grocers gamifies its rewards program

The grocer has launched “boosters” across its banners that reward loyalty program customers with personalized offers after each in-app challenge they complete. 

By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 14, 2021

Apeel buys tech company to 'see' inside produce

The maker of an invisible “peel” that extends produce shelf life now owns technology that predicts ripeness and quality.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 12, 2021

Stor.ai and Trax team up to offer on-demand picking workforce

The partnership combines Stor.ai’s picking technology and online platform with Trax’s labor pool of more than 1.4 million workers.

By Catherine Douglas Moran , Jeff Wells • May 10, 2021

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3 common pain points in grocery…and how to cure them

With the right grocery retail technology, you can crush chaos quickly and cure operational woes.

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Q&A: Could grocery delivery boxes become the next major home appliance?

John Simms, founder and CEO of HomeValet, talks about his company's pilot with Walmart and why he thinks delivery containers will one day be as common as a dishwasher or oven.

By Sam Silverstein • May 05, 2021

Despite e-commerce momentum, in-store shopping reigns supreme, survey finds

Pickup and delivery only accounted for 7% each of U.S. adults' favored grocery shopping method, according to a recent poll by Survey Monkey.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 05, 2021

Walgreens rolls out 2-hour delivery nationwide

The pharmacy chain, which already partners with several third-party firms for on-demand delivery, is adding the option amid its push to reach more online shoppers.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 04, 2021

Kroger delivery takes to the skies with drone pilot

The grocer, along with partner Drone Express, will begin making deliveries this spring in Ohio and then expand to California in the summer.

By Jeff Wells • May 03, 2021

Rosie lowers accessibility barriers to online grocery ordering

The e-commerce company has met specific guidelines in an effort to ensure people with disabilities can use its software.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 30, 2021

Safeway, Target use Google Pay to push promotions to consumers

The retailers have started notifying people about weekly specials through the tech company's digital wallet.

By Sam Silverstein • April 30, 2021

Vaccinations increase confidence about shopping in stores, survey finds

Of the 1,000 participants in Inmar Intelligence's Grocery Retail Survey, 38% say they intend to rely on a combination of online and in-store shopping even after being inoculated.

By Sam Silverstein • April 29, 2021