UNFI looks to improve demand planning and replenishment capabilities

The company is using Relex Solutions’ cloud-based procurement offering to consolidate and eventually replace its multiple buying systems with a centralized, data-driven approach.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 22, 2023

5 takeaways on digital innovation from top Walmart execs

The company’s CFO and head of investor relations outlined how supply chain automation, in-store technology and remodels are impacting labor, sales and consumer behavior.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 21, 2023

NGA, FMI endorse legislation prohibiting EBT processing fees

The trade groups said the newly introduced Ensuring Fee-Free Benefit Transactions Act would address cost-prohibitive fees on EBT transactions.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 16, 2023

Fresh Connect’s prepaid food prescription network grows to 10K grocery stores nationwide

Leveraging a fintech company’s payment solution, new stores accepting About Fresh’s prepaid debit card will include Albertsons, Kroger and Walmart locations. 

By Peyton Bigora • June 14, 2023

The Friday Checkout: As retail media moves into stores, grocers need to proceed with caution

There’s a vast opportunity for retailers to bring digital advertising inside grocery stores — but bombarding shoppers with offers as they walk the aisles could diminish the consumer experience.

By Grocery Dive Staff • June 9, 2023

Smart cart maker Veeve shifts gears from checkout to retail media

As digital media expands and moves inside stores, the tech startup is testing a new generation of equipment designed to serve up customized promotions and coupons based on a shopper’s location.

By Sam Silverstein • June 8, 2023

Walmart Connect expands in-store ad formats as shoppers return en masse

The company’s ad division is drawing from a traditional shopper marketer playbook by in-housing product demos and testing ads on its radio network.

By Peter Adams • June 7, 2023

Giant Eagle launches in-house retail media network Leap

The platform leverages the chain’s loyalty program, bringing personalized ads to shoppers in-store, in-app, on social media and elsewhere, said Damian Scott, who heads up the grocer’s retail media and front-end digital operations.

By Peyton Bigora • June 7, 2023

Aldi launches 30-minute delivery

Aldi Express offers a selection of nearly 2,000 items and joins other services from Kroger, Publix and Ahold Delhaize aimed at satisfying online demand for impulse and fill-in trips.

By Peyton Bigora , Jeff Wells • June 1, 2023

Morton Williams to roll out smart carts

The New York City supermarket chain has ordered 100 tech-enabled grocery carts from Israel-based Cust2Mate following a pilot at a single store.

By Sam Silverstein • June 1, 2023

Instacart begins nationwide rollout of ChatGPT search tool

The tool allows customers to find products as well as recipes, food prep tips and more using “natural language” instead of keyword-based searches. 

By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 31, 2023

Instacart piloting ‘favorite shopper’ feature

The option, which allows consumers to single out their preferred in-store shoppers to fulfill future orders, will roll out in the coming weeks among select users. 

By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 31, 2023

The Friday Checkout: After the pandemic and inflation, could a price war be next for grocers?

Food retailers have shouldered much of the blame for the gaping holes inflation has eaten into shoppers’ budgets. What will the fight to change that perception cost them?

By Grocery Dive Staff • May 26, 2023

NGA says proposed WIC online ordering rule can be more accessible to independents

The trade group said it supports the USDA’s efforts to make e-commerce capabilities available to smaller grocers that participate in the nutrition program, but feels the concept needs further clarification.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 26, 2023

Kroger brings digital smart screens to 500 locations

The grocer is adding units from Cooler Screens on the heels of a three-year pilot, with the goal of strengthening its retail media offerings. 

By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 24, 2023

Shipt refreshes membership program with new digital dashboard and perks

As online platforms jockey for loyal users, the Target-owned provider said its revamp enhances personalization and offers more value for members.

By Peyton Bigora • May 24, 2023

Walmart opens store-based fulfillment center in Arkansas

The facility will help the retailer boost order throughput via a proprietary storage and retrieval system.

By Max Garland • May 23, 2023

Save Mart adds a retail media network as it looks to go toe to toe in tech with larger grocers

The retailer is also considering adding smart carts and more video screens to its stores, Senior Vice President and Chief Digital Officer Tamara Pattison said in an interview.

By Sam Silverstein • May 23, 2023

BJ’s CIO to depart after 6 years

Scott Kessler, who will leave on Friday, oversaw a major technology push during his time with the club retailer.

By Lindsey Wilkinson • May 22, 2023

Sam’s Club expands self-service recycling units

The rollout to stores in Northwest Arkansas follows a successful pilot of the units in El Paso, Texas, where the retailer diverted an estimated 200,000 pieces of loose packaging. 

By Peyton Bigora • May 22, 2023

Why automation is key to winning the grocery talent wars

Robotic automation is providing new solutions to grocery labor strains.

May 22, 2023

The Friday Checkout: Walmart and Target tell a troubling story about US consumers

The retailers painted an unsettling portrait this week of the difficult circumstances many consumers are facing as they make daily decisions about how to keep their households running.

By Grocery Dive Staff • May 19, 2023

Walmart’s sales and profits surge as its grocery business gains market share

The company’s U.S. business recorded a 7.4% comps increase in Q1, and executives said they’re working to retain the many younger and higher-income shoppers that have flowed in recently.

By Sam Silverstein • May 18, 2023

Wakefern adds sampling kiosks to 95 stores

The Freeosk terminals drive product trial while also tapping into the grocer’s expanding retail media network.

By Jeff Wells • May 18, 2023

The power of a single-platform solution

Using a single platform solution is an effective way for grocery retailers to optimize their operations.

May 15, 2023