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Shopic raises $10M for its clip-on smart cart tech
The Israeli artificial intelligence company is looking to set itself apart with a frictionless shopping system that can be attached to standard grocery carts.
By Sam Silverstein • July 13, 2021 -
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Sam's Club expands Scan & Go app with new Scan & Ship feature
The in-app tool also lets shoppers choose different colors and sizes that may not be available in the store.
By Maria Monteros • July 13, 2021 -
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Grocers continue to look to AI to streamline operations, assist employees and create personalized shopping experiences.
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Walgreens plans 9 more MFCs for prescription delivery
The facilities will use automation to save pharmacists time and help speed up the prescription-fulfillment process, according to executives.
By Edwin Lopez • July 8, 2021 -
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Shipt launches dietary preferences feature
The Target-owned delivery company now allows shoppers to save their selections across nearly 20 dietary labels and prioritizes search results to meet those preferences.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 8, 2021 -
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NGA Foundation creates nutrition incentive workgroup
The group will meet weekly over the next few months to decide on common functionality needed in point-of-sale solutions for grocers.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 7, 2021 -
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Zebra to buy Fetch Robotics as interest in warehouse automation grows
The companies worked together in the past on integrations that would synchronize human-robot processes for replenishment workflows.
By Matt Leonard • July 6, 2021 -
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Natural Grocers refreshes loyalty program
{N}power members now have more perks and a new system for translating spending into points and rewards, the grocer said.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 6, 2021 -
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Kroger adds shuttle technology to distribution center
The grocer has partnered with Knapp, a logistics technology specialist, to double the capacity of its Great Lakes warehouse while adding robot pickers and palletizers to boost efficiency.
By Jeff Wells • July 2, 2021 -
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Google launches food insecurity site, SNAP benefits search tool
The resources include a Google Maps locator for food pantries and a search feature providing information on eligibility requirements for SNAP benefits.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 1, 2021 -
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Alert Innovation unveils online e-commerce glossary
The new website offers definitions for a range of terms and phrases used in the grocery, retail and supply chain automation industry.
By Sam Silverstein • July 1, 2021 -
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Raley's names new head of technology
The California chain also appointed a new vice president of operations as it elevated two longtime employees into top executive positions.
By Jeff Wells • June 30, 2021 -
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Ahold Delhaize embraces wearable lifting tech for distribution center workers
The grocer plans to deploy more than 250 "exosuits" to help staffers in U.S. distribution centers reduce back strain when moving heavy items.
By Sam Silverstein • June 30, 2021 -
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Is micro-fulfillment tech living up to the hype?
MFC vendors say all systems are go, but industry observers say grocers are having trouble making the economics of scaled-down automation work.
By Jeff Wells , Sam Silverstein • June 28, 2021 -
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Robomart launches two mobile market formats in California
The store-hailing startup's Snacks and Pharmacy vans are now roaming the streets of West Hollywood, with a Grocery version on the way.
By Jeff Wells • June 28, 2021 -
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European firm spotlights speed with US debut of its grocery picking tech
StrongPoint says its technology can achieve an average picking rate of 240 items per labor hour — roughly four times faster than common industry standards.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 28, 2021 -
AI-based checkout provider Trigo partners with Google Cloud
To promote its technology to retailers, the Israeli frictionless checkout company has joined the tech giant's cloud computing "partner ecosystem."
By Sam Silverstein • June 28, 2021 -
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UNFI isn't selling its retail business — for now
Expanding and evolving its supermarket footprint is part of an ambitious new growth strategy the distributor outlined at its investor day on Thursday.
By Jeff Wells • June 25, 2021 -
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Walmart boosts shopper acceptance of substitutions with deep learning AI
Walmart executive Srini Venkatesan shared in a blog post how the retailer is using the technology to improve customer satisfaction and streamline picking of online grocery orders.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 25, 2021 -
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Omnichannel consumers spend up to 20% more, report finds
Online grocery drives loyalty and total spending at retailers, according to Symphony RetailAI’s analysis of 421 million baskets in the U.S. and Europe.
By Jeff Wells • June 24, 2021 -
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E-commerce profitability is a top priority for grocery CEOs, survey finds
The rise of technology and price pressures are also among the top trends CEOs ranked in a survey by The Food Industry Association and McKinsey & Company.
By Catherine Douglas Moran , Jeff Wells • June 23, 2021 -
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Sponsored by SAPSAP technology helps Stater Bros. recover from pandemic-related challenges
Incorporating a digital transformation system in the grocery industry can accelerate your company's growth, post-pandemic.
June 21, 2021 -
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Walmart invests in DroneUp
The retailer tested hundreds of deliveries of COVID-19 test kits last year. Now it's seeking drone delivery at scale.
By Ben Unglesbee • June 18, 2021 -
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Gopuff to purchase dispatch tech startup as it plots expansion
The e-commerce company is looking to its acquisition of rideOS to help reduce delivery times and handle logistics in populous cities.
By Sam Silverstein • June 18, 2021 -
Delivery and fulfillment platform Bringg hits unicorn status as it raises $100M
The company also recently teamed up with grocery e-commerce firm Stor.ai to let retailers choose between using their own fleet or third parties for delivery.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 17, 2021 -
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Stater Bros. to launch online grocery platform under its own brand
The Southern California retailer plans to run the new e-commerce system in addition to its existing storefront on Instacart.
By Sam Silverstein • June 16, 2021
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