Tracking micro-fulfillment in the grocery industry

Grocery Dive is tallying the deals, specs and latest developments behind one of the industry's most promising new technologies. 

By Nami Sumida • Jan. 8, 2020

6 grocery trends to watch in 2020

Simplifying apps, evolving in-store dining and expanding micro-fulfillment will be on the menu for retailers in the year ahead, experts say.​

By Jeff Wells , Jessica Dumont , Krishna Thakker • Jan. 6, 2020

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Back-end and operational technology

From price forecasting tools to inventory management technology, grocers are leveraging data and digital innovation to become more efficient.

By Grocery Dive staff

Majority of consumers want retailers to offer a digital receipt option

Paper slips are falling out of favor as shoppers become more environmentally conscious, according to a Green America survey.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 2, 2020

Winter wonderland: Giant Food Stores pilots augmented reality game

The program, called Snowflake Search, lets kids and adults find hidden characters throughout the store and collect reward points along the way.

By Krishna Thakker • Dec. 19, 2019

Earth Fare gets a sales lift from digital screens

The specialty grocer installed menu boards and live TV inside a store café and got a 10% lift in dine-in food sales.

By Jeff Wells • Dec. 18, 2019

Walmart, Instacart partner Whisk launches multiplatform app

The updated program allows shoppers to search or add recipes, make and share shopping lists across devices and order groceries for delivery.

By Jessica Dumont • Dec. 17, 2019

Choice Market boosts its digital experience

Customers will see more cohesion across platforms and will also have access to a new loyalty program. 

By Jessica Dumont • Dec. 17, 2019

Zippin raises $12M to bring cashierless checkout to more stores

The startup plans to expand within grocery stores, convenience chains, sports facilities, airports and other retailers. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 17, 2019

Walmart, Amazon continue to lead online grocery

Walmart has a greater share of the online grocery market while Amazon sees higher shopper satisfaction, according to a study from Retail Feedback Group. 

By Lauren Manning • Dec. 13, 2019

Grocers have omnichannel opportunities in health and wellness

Companies have debuted health apps and podcasts, and they have an opportunity to do much more, according to an FMI report.

By Jennifer Sweeney • Dec. 13, 2019

Albertsons forms partnership with micro-fulfillment firm Takeoff

The two companies will work together to refine the order-picking technology and build more automated small-scale warehouses.

By Jeff Wells • Dec. 12, 2019

H-E-B launches new mobile app

My H-E-B will allow shoppers to order deliveries and curbside pickup, clip and redeem coupons and locate products inside stores.

By Krishna Thakker • Dec. 12, 2019

Ahold Delhaize invests $480M in US supply chain integration

The sweeping move toward self-distribution will encompass warehousing, transportation and procurement resulting in $100 million in annual savings and better product availability for customers, the company said.

By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 11, 2019

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

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