Technology: Page 40

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    Last-mile tech firm Onfleet raises $14M as interest surges in delivery services

    The company, which provides software to help retailers manage drivers and communications with customers, will use the funds to support expansion.

    By • Oct. 30, 2020
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    Hy-Vee announces new automated cart-cleaning system

    More than 200 Hy-Vee locations will have the Sterile Cart system in operation by mid-November. 

    By Rosie Bradbury • Oct. 29, 2020
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    Trendline

    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
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    Walmart launches new test stores to further blend tech and in-store ops

    The prototype locations will allow the retailer to quickly experiment with ways to make fulfillment more efficient and move in-store inventory online. 

    By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 29, 2020
  • Chowbotics adds contactless ordering to Sally, the salad-making robot
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    Chowbotics adds contactless ordering feature to salad-making robot

    The robotics startup has also expanded the range of meal choices its "Sally" machine is able to prepare.

    By • Oct. 27, 2020
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    Deep Dive

    Grocery pickup is here to stay. Here's how it's evolving

    As grocers continue to expand their pickup offerings, emerging technologies promise to solve pain points like labor shortages and inventory management.

    By • Oct. 26, 2020
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    Fresh Thyme aims to dig deeper on product education

    The specialty grocer said new scannable shelf tags in its Natural Living department will offer more information on each product and make it easier for shoppers and employees to understand their benefits. 

    By • Oct. 23, 2020
  • Tally 3.0 robot in a Schnucks supermarket
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    New rival shelf-scanning robots roll out for retailers

    Simbe Robotics has unveiled a new version of its Tally robot, while Brain Corp is expanding a pilot at Sam's Club with shelf-scanning tech atop autonomous floor cleaners.

    By • Oct. 22, 2020
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    Walmart brings smoothie-making robot Blendid to California store

    The automated system, which accepts mobile orders and QR code scans, can churn out 45 drinks per hour.

    By • Oct. 20, 2020
  • Exterior of Washington, D.C., Safeway store at 415 14th Street, SE, on Aug. 11, 2020. Store opened Aug. 12, 2020.
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    Albertsons' digital sales remain sky-high in Q2

    Sales in the channel grew 243%, driven by a more than 1,000% increase in pickup. The grocer is also stepping up investments in micro-fulfillment centers, with four under construction to go with two now in operation.  

    By • Oct. 20, 2020
  • Whisk and Kroger team up on shoppable recipes
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    Kroger partners with Whisk to expand shoppable recipe base across 35 states

    The grocer is now integrated into Whisk's platforms, Samsung smart appliances and major third-party sites, letting customers shop ingredients for delivery or pickup. 

    By • Oct. 19, 2020
  • Pickup locker Albertsons is piloting at select stores
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    Albertsons piloting contactless pickup lockers inside select stores

    The self-serve lockers will be installed at some Jewel-Osco stores in Chicago and Safeway locations in the San Francisco Bay Area later this year.

    By • Oct. 19, 2020
  • Kroger launches marketplace
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    Deep Dive

    Can digital marketplaces feed grocery shoppers' growing e-commerce appetite?

    Kroger's marketplace could be the first of many new platforms in the coming years, but experts wonder if there's enough consumer demand for an endless-aisles strategy. 

    By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 19, 2020
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    Instacart brings in Silicon Valley veterans to oversee HR and product development

    The e-commerce company has recruited executives from LinkedIn and YouTube to fill top positions as it continues to expand.

    By • Oct. 19, 2020
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    Ocado acquires stake in robotics startup focused on click-and-collect tech

    The U.K.-based e-grocer and fulfillment company said Myrmex's automated pickup technology integrates with its current suite of solutions. 

    By • Oct. 16, 2020
  • Instacart launches Senior Support Service
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    Instacart has introduced 60K seniors to online grocery shopping in the past month

    The company's new Senior Support Service is helping customers aged 60 and older create accounts, fill carts and build confidence with the platform ahead of cold and flu season.

    By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 14, 2020
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    Deep Dive

    How the pandemic has sped up autonomous grocery delivery

    Four tech firms say growing demand and a shifting regulatory environment are accelerating rollouts of drones and driverless vehicles.

    By • Oct. 14, 2020
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    Caper unveils counter-sized AI checkout system

    The Caper Counter, based on the company's Caper Cart, detects products using machine-vision cameras and is geared toward small-format retailers.

    By • Oct. 14, 2020
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    Kroger's newest tool turns photos into recipes via Twitter

    The grocer is pitching the AI-based service, known as Chefbot, as a way to lower food waste.

    By • Oct. 13, 2020
  • C-Store Master groundbreaking on robotic distribution warehouse in Huntsville, Alabama
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    C-store distributor teams up with Chinese tech firm on robotic warehouse

    More than 70 robots will boost automation efficiency at the 120,000-square-foot facility, which broke ground last week in Huntsville, Alabama.

    By • Oct. 13, 2020
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    Berry giant Driscoll's partners with Plenty to grow strawberries indoors

    The tie-up will allow the supplier to grow a more reliable crop and expand into regions that have historically been difficult to serve.

    By Christopher Doering • Oct. 13, 2020
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    GoPuff raises $380M for expansion, names C-suite execs

    Former Lowe's CMO Jocelyn Wong joins as chief customer officer, suggesting the delivery service has big goals as a distribution channel for impulse items.

    By Robert Williams • Oct. 12, 2020
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    E-commerce ramp-up in 2019 helped food retailers face coronavirus challenges, FMI research shows

    Challenges retailers faced last year, like supply chain disruptions, rising employee costs and high transaction fees, will likely continue, according to the findings and industry experts.

    By • Oct. 12, 2020
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    Deep Dive

    Exploring the future of grocery e-commerce

    What many thought would take years to achieve has happened in just a few months. Grocery Dive looks at the top trends, strategies and investments that retailers are evaluating to try to stay ahead of consumer demand.

    Oct. 12, 2020
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    Deep Dive

    MFCs promise to revolutionize grocery e-commerce. That doesn't mean they're right for everyone.

    Grocers face unique e-commerce challenges that make deciding whether to automate fulfillment operations a complex choice, experts say.

    By • Oct. 12, 2020
  • Automated "Market Next" convenience store at the University of Houston
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    Checkout-free convenience store opens on Texas college campus

    The outlet at the University of Houston uses technology from Standard, which is among a group of companies bringing cashierless systems to grocers and other retailers.

    By • Oct. 9, 2020