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

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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

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

5 grocers embracing technology around the globe

Companies worldwide are working diligently to streamline shopping and create a better customer experience. 

By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 7, 2019

Hy-Vee releases findings from data breach investigation

The company began looking into the issue following suspicious activity on payment systems at its fuel stations and restaurants in July.

By Krishna Thakker • Oct. 7, 2019

Tesco invests in checkout-free startup Trigo

The retailer is also testing the firm's technology in a 3,000-square-foot store located at its headquarters in the U.K.

By Jeff Wells • Oct. 4, 2019

Food distributor opens 1st on-site vertical farm

The facility, which will generate 50,000 pounds of produce annually, is the first of several that startup Square Roots will build for Michigan-based Gordon Food Service.

By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 1, 2019

How grocery pickup is evolving

As demand grows along with competition, retailers are trying to erase wait times, improve fulfillment and even reach shoppers away from the store.

By Lauren Manning • Sept. 30, 2019

As Instacart gains ground, tech players organize to take back the last mile

Firms like Onfleet, Bringg and Mercatus have teamed up to offer end-to-end online fulfillment as consumer adoption continues to grow and evolve. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Sept. 30, 2019

Sports venues are the latest testing ground for checkout-free stores

The Sacramento Kings' Golden 1 Center will open a store with Zippin next month while the Worcester Red Sox will unveil a location with Standard Cognition in April 2021. 

By Jessica Dumont • Sept. 26, 2019

Out-of-stock on aisle 5: Wakefern expands automated inventory pilot

Using computer vision and artificial intelligence, the shelf camera system scans shelves to track product performance and availability.

By Lauren Manning • Sept. 26, 2019

Amazon adds tool to aid visually impaired customers in the kitchen

Using the camera from their Echo Show device, customers can ask Alexa to identify any pantry object in their hands.

By Jessica Dumont • Sept. 24, 2019

The 5 most memorable technologies from Groceryshop

The exhibit hall in Las Vegas highlighted a slew of new devices, from drones and digital shelves to product-picking robots and smart carts. 

By Jessica Dumont , Jeff Wells • Sept. 23, 2019

From smart carts to computer vision, checkout innovations are multiplying

As tech firms race to bring the Amazon Go experience to supermarkets, established technologies like self-checkout and scan-and-go are stepping up their game.

By Jeff Wells • Sept. 23, 2019

Mobile commerce evolves along with food and beverage

Pinterest and Iris Nova are two companies that are innovating the way customers can explore and buy groceries, and both talked at Groceryshop about what's ahead. 

By Jeff Wells • Sept. 18, 2019