Sam's Club 'close' to unveiling cashierless Amazon Go rival

After hinting at the tech-heavy store concept this summer, the big-box club retailer said it will soon open a cashierless store that banks on scan-and-go technology.

By Corinne Ruff • Oct. 30, 2018

Schnucks to expand use of in-store robots

The Midwestern retailer discussed its plans with Grocery Dive to put the aisle-scanning Tally in 15 stores following a successful pilot last summer. 

By Jeff Wells • Oct. 30, 2018

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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

Groceryshop: Innovation, consumer expectations will drive e-grocery sales

New data from IGD predicts that online market share will double over the next five years, driven by new technology and expanded availability.

By Jeff Wells • Oct. 29, 2018

Wakefern sees sales jump to $16.5B this year

Executives for the country’s biggest retailer cooperative told shareholders the largest growth areas include private label innovation and e-commerce.

By Jeff Wells • Oct. 29, 2018

Kroger's chief digital officer talks partnerships and digital growth

In a keynote session, Yael Cosset said the retailer's collaboration and investments are all aimed at becoming the "most relevant" offer for shoppers.

By Krishna Thakker • Oct. 29, 2018

Emphasizing value and convenience in your digital transformation

Convenience for customers means having the ability to shop in whatever way they prefer, and getting things done quickly.

Oct. 25, 2018

Forget customer convenience, Amazon Go is really about customer data

With each subsequent visit, Amazon will know much more about not only customers' digital shopping habits and preferences, but also brick-and-mortar behaviors, writes Signal's Jason Ankeny.

By Jason Ankeny • Oct. 23, 2018

Target announces free 2-day shipping this holiday season

The development is a competitive jab at rivals Walmart and Amazon, as is the company's expansion of its Drive Up service to nearly 1,000 stores.

By Corinne Ruff • Oct. 23, 2018

Lucky Supermarkets launches new plant-based educational initiative

From now until Dec. 2, Lucky Supermarkets will be offering plant-based education and samples from 16 different brands to customers.

By Jessi Devenyns • Oct. 22, 2018

Raley's new website offers upgraded customer experience

The redesign features an enhanced interface, which provides more personalized e-commerce.

By Krishna Thakker • Oct. 22, 2018

Sam's Club extends same-day delivery to more than half of stores

The expansion via Instacart will touch at least 100 stores and 90 new markets by the end of this month. 

By Jeff Wells • Oct. 18, 2018

Report: Online grocery sales set to quadruple by 2023

The market has almost tripled since 2013 and demand is expected to accelerate as grocers innovate, availability expands and consumers become more comfortable with e-commerce platforms.

By Krishna Thakker • Oct. 18, 2018

Walmart's newest perishables warehouse will move 40% more product

The facility, set to open in 2020, will use automated systems to store and load items, and will require the company to provide STEM training for its existing workers.

By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 18, 2018

IGA's CEO is bringing independents into the new age

One year into his tenure, John Ross is delivering cutting-edge data and e-commerce solutions to stores. But will it be enough to compete effectively against larger chains?

By Jeff Wells • Oct. 17, 2018

MyWebGrocer to be acquired by software firm Mi9

The Vermont-based digital grocery solutions provider will join the retail software firm's lineup of retail solutions as vendor acquisitions heat up. 

By Jeff Wells • Oct. 16, 2018

Report: Walmart could overtake Amazon in online grocery this year

Walmart's rapid pickup and delivery expansion gives it the edge over Amazon, but both retailers could steal market share from competitors in years ahead, notes Deutsche Bank analyst Paul Trussell.

By Jeff Wells • Oct. 15, 2018

CommonSense Robotics charts US partnerships as automated fulfillment demand grows

The Israeli technology firm plans to work with five leading grocers in 2019 and 2020, building automated warehouses that will prepare orders for delivery in less than an hour.

By Jeff Wells • Oct. 11, 2018

AI for retail is more accessible than you think

Using AI and data science to automate business decisions in merchandising and marketing operations is the solution for retailers to remain competitive.

By Kerry Liu, Rubikloud CEO • Oct. 11, 2018

Whole Foods partners with June smart oven

The collaboration automates the cooking of more than 30 products in the supermarket chain's 365 Everyday Value brand, and puts the Alexa-enabled appliance on the grocer's shelves.

By Jessi Devenyns • Oct. 10, 2018

Natural Grocers launches new website

The redesign provides recipes, nutrition education and product deals for the specialty grocer's shoppers. 

By Krishna Thakker • Oct. 10, 2018

FMI: Health care costs, e-commerce are top concerns for retailers

The organization's latest survey also found that close to two-thirds of its members are pursuing e-commerce, and that nearly half are experimenting with smaller stores.

By Krishna Thakker • Oct. 8, 2018

IBM takes its food supply blockchain solution worldwide

French retailer Carrefour announced it would join IBM Food Trust as the solution becomes generally available under a subscription pricing model.

By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 8, 2018

Will Ahold Delhaize bring 'tap to go' technology to its US banners?

The company's Albert Heijn To Go convenience chain is rolling out cashier-free technology at its 80 stores across the Netherlands.

By Alicia Kelso • Sept. 26, 2018

Walmart takes virtual reality training nationwide

After a successful test of the technology in Walmart Academies, the big-box retailer will now provide Oculus VR headsets in all U.S. stores for teaching associates.

By Jacqueline Renfrow • Sept. 26, 2018

Walmart mandates blockchain use for leafy greens suppliers

The retailer and its Sam's Club stores will require compliance one year from now, with plans for similar rules in other produce categories soon to follow.

By Jeff Wells • Sept. 25, 2018