H-E-B jumps into micro-fulfillment

The Texas grocer has tapped Swisslog to build an unspecified number of automated centers to fulfill pickup and delivery orders.

By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 15, 2020

New York's Westside Market gets a scan-and-go upgrade

Tiliter and FutureProof Retail have partnered to deploy the first scan-and-go program that integrates a self-service scale to instantly recognize items like produce and bulk foods. 

By Krishna Thakker • Sept. 14, 2020

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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

Inside the store: Amazon's newest Go Grocery

The cashierless store in Redmond, Washington, features a cleaner layout, enhanced produce merchandising and more meal options compared to the first location, which opened six months ago.

By Jeff Wells • Sept. 11, 2020

Walmart pilots drone delivery for groceries with Flytrex

The test program will deliver grocery and household items from Walmart stores to homes in Fayetteville, North Carolina.

By Matt Leonard • Sept. 10, 2020

5 ways supermarket designs could change in the future

Architects say grocery stores will incorporate creative design elements to help people feel more comfortable around fresh food.

By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 10, 2020

Giant Eagle debuts its own version of Amazon Go

The retailer served up the commercial launch of Grabango's checkout-free technology at a GetGo Cafe+Market convenience store in Pittsburgh on Tuesday.

By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 1, 2020

Smart carts get a charge from Amazon and COVID-19

More retailers are looking at the technology thanks to the pandemic and the online retailer's endorsement, but high costs could stymie a broader rollout, experts caution.

By Krishna Thakker • Aug. 31, 2020

Amazon Fresh opens first grocery store, mixing smart tech with traditional offerings

Access to the long-awaited conventional supermarket in California will initially be limited to invited customers, with an opening to the public set for an unannounced date.

By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 27, 2020

Schnucks offers digital receipts as contactless checkout options expand

Consumers have been resistant to e-receipts in years past, but that's changing now as they request more ways to avoid contact while shopping.

By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 21, 2020

Save Mart extends use of AI-based pricing tool

The California grocery chain employs a machine-learning system from Revionics to predict the impact of pricing changes on its profits.

By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 20, 2020

As demand for personalization grows, 2 retail tech firms link up

Mi9 and Halla want to boost online search and product recommendations as regional grocers race to shore up their customer bases.

By Jeff Wells • Aug. 18, 2020

Heinen's deploys AI-powered technology to reduce food waste

The grocer is partnering with Afresh across its fresh departments to try to optimize merchandising and ordering.

By Krishna Thakker • Aug. 18, 2020

Beyond COVID-19: Recovering from pantry loading on steroids

Companies must quickly understand the impact of the economic recovery on consumer behavior and make adjustments in their planning process. 

By Charlie Chase, Chad Schumacher and Dan Woo • Aug. 18, 2020

Ahold Delhaize announces Cleaning Bot Challenge winners

A pair of European robotics companies rose to the top in an international contest the grocer held to identify smart cleaning technology.

By Krishna Thakker • Aug. 17, 2020

Circle K stores to pilot checkout-free technology

The c-store operator plans to begin its test of frictionless payment technology similar to Amazon Go at a location in Phoenix. 

By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 13, 2020

Albertsons brings vertically farmed greens to stores

A partnership with farming technology firm Plenty will provide arugula, kale and lettuce to 430 California stores.

By Jeff Wells • Aug. 12, 2020

Kroger is giving Apple Pay and Google Pay a test run

The retailer, which launched its own mobile payment program last year, wants to offer shoppers more contactless payment options.

By Jessica Dumont • Aug. 6, 2020

DoorDash launches new online convenience store DashMart

The company's new venture, which marks its first foray into managing its own inventory, will offer around 2,000 items and deliver to customers in as little as 30 minutes. 

By Jessica Dumont • Aug. 5, 2020

Grocery apps get smart during the pandemic

Adoption has skyrocketed in recent months, and now retailers are considering how to update mobile platforms that have become a critical part of the store experience.

By Jessica Dumont • Aug. 3, 2020

Life cycle price optimization: Pricing strategies for maximum profit

The right price will lead to better sales, better margins and less waste.

Aug. 3, 2020

FreshDirect to launch micro-fulfillment-powered delivery in DC-area

Expanded service and a same-day offering will kick off later this year from a 10,000-square-foot setup inside a Maryland distribution facility.

By Jeff Wells • July 28, 2020

Kroger receives tax exemption to invest in Ohio data facilities

The grocer will not have to pay the majority of Ohio's sales tax for 15 years on equipment for two data centers and a supporting facility.

By Sam Silverstein • July 28, 2020

Woodman's Markets deploys aisle-scanning robots to stores

The robots from Badger Technologies will be used to monitor product availability, verify prices and deliver location data for more than 100,000 SKUs at each store. 

By Krishna Thakker • July 28, 2020

Grocery demand forecaster Shelf Engine raises $12M

The artificial intelligence startup, which helps food retailers order products based on anticipated consumer demand, plans to use the money to beef up its engineering staff.

By Sam Silverstein • July 27, 2020

Kroger's 84.51° data unit appoints Milen Mahadevan as president

Like other recently promoted Kroger executives, Mahadevan is a former official of dunnhumbyUSA.

By Sam Silverstein • July 23, 2020