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Walmart launches voice-activated grocery shopping

The new service will allow customers to voice order groceries from their Google Assistant-enabled devices including Google Home, iPhones and Android devices.

By Krishna Thakker • April 02, 2019

How to tap into Gen Z's $143B spending power by smartphone

These consumers actively use mobile devices, but don't value e-commerce as much as millennials, according to market intelligence firm Numerator. 

By Lauren Manning • March 29, 2019

Instacart launches instant payment for workers

The new feature will give contractors immediate access to their earnings as the e-grocer works to improve relations with its workers. 

By Jessica Dumont • March 27, 2019

Gordon Food Service to build 'urban farm campus' at HQ

A collection of grow labs at the company's Michigan offices will supply more than 50,000 pounds of herbs and greens each year.

By Krishna Thakker • March 26, 2019

Cashless bans could hinder Amazon Go expansion

San Francisco is weighing a ban on cash-free stores in an effort to protect low-income shoppers, while Philadelphia and New Jersey recently passed laws. 

By Lauren Manning • March 22, 2019

Schnucks adds new features to mobile app

New features on Schnucks Rewards will help shoppers manage their lists and glean nutrition information on the products they buy.

By Jessica Dumont • March 22, 2019

Retailers revamp rewards to draw shoppers

New Seasons Market has launched its first rewards program while Giant Eagle has expanded its fuelperks program. 

By Jessica Dumont • March 21, 2019

Walmart CTO departs after laying digital groundwork

During his tenure, Jeremy King aided Walmart Labs' acquisitions, opened four more tech offices and set the retailer up to compete with rival Amazon.

By Samantha Ann Schwartz • March 21, 2019

Deep Dive

Beyond bells and whistles: How grocery apps are (and should be) evolving

From couponing to wayfinding to online ordering, retailers' mobile offerings are still a work in progress, experts say.

By Jessica Dumont • March 18, 2019

Ocado to open its first US office in Washington, DC

The company will open a temporary base of operations in Tysons, Virginia next month while it searches for a permanent location.

By Jessica Dumont • March 18, 2019

Kroger's autonomous delivery test moves to Houston

The grocer said it will conclude its Scottsdale, Arizona pilot this month, which launched in 2018, before initiating phase two in Texas this spring.

By Jeff Wells • March 14, 2019

Meijer adds Shop & Scan service to 23 locations

Mobile shopping checkout will be available at stores in Chicago and Northwest Indiana as the retailer tries to keep pace with competitors. 

By Lauren Manning • March 13, 2019

Bottoms up: Instacart expands alcohol delivery to 14 states

The move caters to retailers seeking higher margins and new shopping occasions in e-commerce.

By Jessica Dumont • March 12, 2019

Opinion

Is the grocery sector prepared for the artificial intelligence revolution?

Grocers are rolling out automated solutions, but they should also be ready to retrain and redeploy displaced workers, writes Sean McBride of DSM Strategic Communications.

By Sean McBride • March 08, 2019

Walmart wins in grocery pickup, while Amazon dominates delivery, survey says

Adoption rates for e-commerce are still low, but grocery pickup is gaining steam in the southern U.S. while delivery scores big in the Northeast. 

By Lauren Manning • March 07, 2019

49% of retailers name in-store mobile experience a top priority

Mobile shopping and browsing will continue to grow, according to a BRP report.

By Dan O'Shea • March 06, 2019

Sam's Club set to test faster Scan & Go tech

The retailer will be testing technology that will enhance its mobile service this spring. 

By Dan O'Shea • March 05, 2019

Produce Marketing Association takes the stage at SXSW

The organization's second year at the festival will include panel discussions and an experiential component featuring live music and produce displays.

By Jennifer Sweeney • March 01, 2019

Stop & Shop will open more automated fulfillment centers this year

Ahold Delhaize will roll out "several" additional small-scale e-commerce facilities across the chain, with deployment accelerating in 2020.

By Jeff Wells • Feb. 27, 2019

Deep Dive

As robots invade the grocery aisle, a promising but uncertain future awaits

Automating everything from stock checks to floor scrubbing can save retailers money, but even cute googly-eyed robots have their detractors.

By Christopher Doering • Feb. 26, 2019

Albertsons boosts tech-focused partnership with Microsoft

The grocer, which joins Kroger in partnering with the tech company, plans "frictionless" shopping as Amazon continues to set the bar for industry technology.

By Samantha Ann Schwartz , Lauren Manning • Feb. 25, 2019

Pink Dot signs exclusive delivery partnership with Postmates

The move comes as the hip Southern California grocery and c-store chain plans to expand to Phoenix, New York and Chicago.

By Jennifer Sweeney • Feb. 25, 2019

Boxed CEO sees 2019 as a 'breakout year'

From warehouse technology to a greater focus on fresh foods, Chieh Huang says he wants to balance legacy strengths with emerging business opportunities.

By Jeff Wells • Feb. 20, 2019

Kroger announces 2 more Ocado sites

The grocer plans to build its second and third automated warehouses in the Mid-Atlantic and central Florida.

By Jeff Wells • Feb. 19, 2019

Amazon Go secures space in the heart of London

The retailer has closed the deal on its first location outside of the U.S., bringing its cashier-free store to compete against Tesco and Sainsbury's. 

By Krishna Thakker • Feb. 15, 2019