Mars launches store-hailing mobile ice cream markets

The new partnership between the treats maker and tech firm Conjure, which kicked off in Los Angeles, can whisk frozen goodies to consumers in as little as two minutes.

By Peyton Bigora • March 7, 2023

As retail media networks multiply, Amazon stands alone

A MediaRadar analysis found the e-commerce giant commanded a larger market share than the mass retailer category last year. 

By Peter Adams • March 6, 2023

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Grocery loyalty

Food retailers are depending on techniques designed to build and maintain connections with customers as they strive to stand out.

By Grocery Dive staff

With Kroger delivery deal, Olo stakes its claim in grocery

The company's Rails software is now implemented in 1,600 of the supermarket giant's stores as it plans to further its presence in the industry.

By Peyton Bigora • March 6, 2023

Amazon Go closing 8 locations

The company will close two stores each in Seattle and New York City and four in San Francisco as it struggles to build its physical retail footprint.

By Brett Dworski • March 3, 2023

Afresh Technologies moves beyond fruits and vegetables

The San Francisco-based startup has started offering its food waste reduction technology to grocers for use in their meat, seafood, deli, and foodservice sections.

By Sam Silverstein • March 2, 2023

Grocery Outlet ramping up private label plans

Executives signaled a significant uptick is coming in its store brand assortment, which is notable given the company’s reliance on name brands and opportunistic sourcing. 

By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 1, 2023

Sam’s Club adds retargeted ads to retail media network

The Walmart subsidiary partnered with The Trade Desk and LiveRamp to leverage first-party member data, advertiser data and AI-powered behavioral insights.

By Chris Kelly • March 1, 2023

Instacart launches B2B service

Instacart Business allows companies to browse more than 1.5 million products, including bulk and value essentials, for delivery.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Feb. 28, 2023

Save Mart unveils robotic grocery-picking facility

The retailer is using technology from startup Fulfil Solutions that can pick and pack items across grocery categories for a quick-delivery service called Lucky Now.

By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 27, 2023

Swiftly and Webstop partner to expand mobile solutions

The two technology companies will leverage each other’s platforms to provide new tools for independent and regional grocers to boost customer loyalty. 

By Peyton Bigora • Feb. 27, 2023

Instacart leans further into digital solutions for grocers

The company announced four updates, including the ability to have display ads on their retail media networks and remote management for smart carts, spotlighting how the changes help small retailers.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Feb. 23, 2023

DoorDash adds Aldi to its delivery portfolio

The partnership with the discount grocer represents the e-commerce company’s latest move to build its presence in the grocery market, which has emerged as a key growth driver for the firm.

By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 23, 2023

IGA co-creates retail media platform for independent retailers

The free-to-use, CPG-funded network combines thousands of retailers on one platform and aims to provide measurable feedback while improving the customer experience.

By Peyton Bigora • Feb. 23, 2023

Why grocers must reinvest in food safety culture

Leading food retailers drive food safety leadership through preventative systems, not just checking off items on a list, writes Sally Robinson with Upshop.

By Sally Robinson • Feb. 22, 2023

How Schnucks is embracing digital innovation in its stores

From aisle-roaming robots and digital shelf tags to an upcoming smart cart pilot, the Midwestern chain seeks out solutions that tie into its long-term tech ecosystem, two of its IT executives say.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Feb. 21, 2023

The Friday Checkout: Instacart faces growing pushback from retailers

The announcement by Heinen’s this week that it will stop working with the e-commerce company highlights the moves grocers are making to take control over their online operations.

By Grocery Dive Staff • Feb. 17, 2023

Firework and The Fresh Market expand partnership with shoppable videos

The new retail media platform, which lets brands sponsor video ads across the retailer’s ongoing livestream series, is a first for the industry, according to the companies.

By Peyton Bigora • Feb. 16, 2023

Wegmans adds e-commerce features, starts accepting SNAP benefits online

The East Coast grocery chain’s new "Feel Your Best” tools help shoppers plan balanced meals and build healthy eating habits.

By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 15, 2023

Pardon the Disruption: How grocers should size up new checkout technology

As retailers look to scan-and-go, smart carts and other options to boost self service, here are four questions they should consider.

By Jeff Wells • Feb. 14, 2023

Why Good Food Holdings is taking a cautious approach to adding new tech

The West Coast retailer is trying to use its multi-region footprint to its advantage as it tests smart carts, digital tags and other technology from companies like Instacart.

By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 13, 2023

How automation turns retail labor shortage into a shift

Food retailers face enormous staffing challenges, but automation can ease your lack of staff while also supporting employees. Here’s how.

Feb. 13, 2023

The Friday Checkout: Top takeaways from the latest online grocery reports

Consumers surveyed by both Chicory and Pymnts.com cited convenience and deals as top factors pushing them toward grocery e-commerce. 

By Grocery Dive Staff • Feb. 10, 2023

Could grocers and fast food restaurants join forces for online ordering?

Micro-fulfillment vendor Takeoff Technologies is working with an unnamed retailer to allow shoppers to order groceries and McDonald’s food at once, a senior company official said.

By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 9, 2023

What’s ahead for grocers in 2023?

Lingering inflation, digital innovation and fast-growing retail media all promise to have a significant impact on the industry this year.

By Grocery Dive Staff • Feb. 8, 2023

Why more grocers are putting electronic shelf labels in their stores

From real-time inventory management to more flexibility with promotions, digital tags are showing numerous omnichannel benefits. Plus, they save workers from hanging thousands of labels.

By Catherine Douglas Moran , Sam Silverstein • Feb. 8, 2023