Walmart launches autonomous delivery in Houston

Through a partnership with Nuro, the retailer will deliver groceries to a select group of shoppers in the coming months before expanding to the public. 

By Krishna Thakker • Dec. 10, 2019

Disruptor of the Year: Walmart Grocery Pickup

The retailer continues to outpace its competitors, adding around 1,000 locations in 2019 alone while keeping prices low.

By Jeff Wells • Dec. 9, 2019

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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

Executive of the Year: Laura Karet, Giant Eagle

Tech investments and a revamped c-store lineup show the CEO is focused squarely on the future of food retailing.

By Jeff Wells • Dec. 9, 2019

Pardon the Disruption: Will Kroger tame its mess of investments?

Divesting its Lucky's Market stake looks bad, but it could also be a sign the grocer is setting a higher bar for its various revenue streams.

By Jeff Wells • Dec. 6, 2019

Checkout-free startup secures $30M in funding

Accel Robotics joins a growing number of companies touting technology that can deliver frictionless shopping experiences. 

By Jessica Dumont • Dec. 4, 2019

Ahold Delhaize's 'NanoStore' heads to the airport

The retailer's Albert Heijn grocery chain has planted its 150-square-foot, Amazon Go-like store at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport through January.

By Krishna Thakker • Nov. 27, 2019

Ahold Delhaize pilots checkout-free store technology

The company has developed a new "frictionless" solution that's currently testing inside its Retail Business Services office in Massachusetts.

By Jeff Wells • Nov. 21, 2019

Kroger to launch in-store produce farms

In partnership with European urban farming network Infarm, the company will introduce store-grown greens at two QFC locations and plans to expand to 13 more by next year. 

By Krishna Thakker • Nov. 19, 2019

Loblaw will test micro-fulfillment to power pickup

The Canadian grocer has partnered with Takeoff Technologies to build a 12,000-square-foot facility inside one of its Toronto area stores.

By Lauren Manning • Nov. 14, 2019

Walmart launches voice shopping for grocery on Apple

The Siri shortcut will allow customers to say "add to Walmart" and list out products they want in their online cart. 

By Krishna Thakker • Nov. 13, 2019

Shoptalk invites only women to speak at its 2020 event

The group's founder said that women remain underrepresented in business and that "extreme problems require extreme solutions."

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 13, 2019

Does the gig economy have a future in grocery stores?

On-demand labor is now an integral part of e-commerce and promises to fill stocking, merchandising and other jobs, but high turnover and a changing industry could check its lofty ambitions. 

By Jeff Wells • Nov. 7, 2019

Kroger doubles down on Restock

Executives say the wide-ranging strategy is starting to pay off and admitted it initially "asked stores to do too much" — but not everyone is sold on the strategy.

By Jeff Wells • Nov. 6, 2019

NRF2020: Current, correct and complete - breaking boundaries in pricing

With constant innovation and growth in the industry, many believe that traditional brick and mortar stores are going to fall short. But, physical stores have untapped potential that can bring them success in this ever-changing market.  

Nov. 5, 2019

ShopRite pilots meal planning solution

Customers in Connecticut can browse and buy recipe ingredients, get step-by-step instructions and preview the cost of each meal.

By Krishna Thakker • Nov. 4, 2019

Tech workers aren't interested in grocery — or are they?

Contrary to popular belief, grocers can be attractive workplaces for software developers, data scientists and other digital talent. But first, retailers need to hone their pitch.

By Krishna Thakker • Oct. 30, 2019

Walmart's last mile around the world

From tricycles to drones, the retailer is casting a wide net to find out how shoppers want to receive their goods.

By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 29, 2019

Click-and-collect is king, and grocery stores must shift their back-of-house operations

Grocers also need to enhance transportation flow and transform the retail experience for shoppers, writes Kathy Craft of architecture firm Nelson. 

By Kathy Craft • Oct. 28, 2019

As automation grows, grocers need an employee game plan

Experts say retailers need to offer reskilling opportunities and communicate effectively as technology plays a bigger role in stores.

By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 22, 2019

Kroger to equip home cooks with new kitchenware line

The grocer will feature more than 80 products under the Allrecipes trademark, including bakeware, cutlery, food prep and storage containers. 

By Krishna Thakker • Oct. 21, 2019

Ahold Delhaize to extend mobile checkout to more stores

The company's Scan It! program engineered by its Retail Business Services arm will reach around 30 stores by the end of this year. 

By Krishna Thakker • Oct. 18, 2019

Theft is a major risk for retailers using scan-and-go, expert says

But companies can mitigate that risk with additional layers of protection, including security cameras, customer notices and enhanced employee training. 

By Krishna Thakker • Oct. 16, 2019

Pardon the Disruption: Why grocers need better e-commerce platforms

They’ve set the foundation for an omnichannel future. Now they have to focus on improving the user experience.

By Jeff Wells • Oct. 11, 2019

Whole Foods to test robot barista

The cutting-edge coffee maker, which will open inside a Houston store next month, features an order-ahead app and in-store kiosks.

By Krishna Thakker • Oct. 10, 2019

Meijer gets into the micro-fulfillment game

The supercenter retailer is currently installing an e-commerce fulfillment facility in partnership with supply chain firm Dematic.

By Jeff Wells • Oct. 8, 2019