Automated vertical farm will supply Cincinnati-area retailers

80 Acres Farms is building a sprawling indoor operation that will produce specialty greens year-round for Whole Foods, Jungle Jim's, Dorothy Lane Market and others.

By Alicia Kelso • Sept. 25, 2018

Amazon unveils new Echo devices, Alexa features

The company rolled out 15 new Alexa-enabled products Thursday, including microwaves, clocks, amplifiers and car gadgets, among other devices.

By Dan O'Shea • Sept. 21, 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.

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How might Amazon's cashier-free store blitz impact supermarkets?

Citing anonymous sources, Bloomberg reported that the company plans to build as many as 3,000 locations similar to its Go stores by 2021.

By Alicia Kelso • Sept. 20, 2018

Kroger combats food waste with Apeel partnership

The grocer will introduce the long-lasting avocados in 109 Cincinnati stores this month, with plans to expand to other cities in the future.

By Jessica Dumont • Sept. 7, 2018

H-E-B announces new digital headquarters

The 81,000-square-foot "innovation lab" in Austin, Texas will house the grocer's e-commerce team along with Favor, the on-demand delivery company it acquired earlier this year.

By Alicia Kelso • Sept. 6, 2018

Are Walmart and Amazon playing the same game?

Amazon has reshaped retail, and rivals — foremost among them Walmart — are now reshaping themselves. 

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 30, 2018

Kroger opens innovation lab at the University of Cincinnati

The partnership could help the grocer attract fresh talent to further innovate in an outdated retail industry.

By Krishna Thakker • Aug. 29, 2018

Wegmans launches app to assist visually impaired customers

The Rochester, New York-based retailer is the first grocer to debut this technology to help low-vision and blind shoppers navigate stores.

By Lillianna Byington • Aug. 29, 2018

Use of retailer mobile apps doubled in 2018

Customer satisfaction with retailer mobile apps is at 83%, and 49% are using the apps to make purchases, according to Synchrony. 

By Dan Alaimo • Aug. 28, 2018

Walmart's patents shed light on its future grocery plans

The retail giant has filed for patents for VR technology, a temperature controlled delivery system and a docking system with removable lockers. 

By Krishna Thakker • Aug. 22, 2018

Store with tech to rival Amazon Go opens next month

San Francisco-based Zippin has launched a small public demo that is expected to grow into a full-sized, AI-enabled convenience store.

By Alicia Kelso • Aug. 21, 2018

Energy savings are freeing up investment capital for grocers

More grocers are implementing LED lighting, thermal energy storage and other green technologies to reduce their carbon footprints and save money. 

By Alicia Kelso • Aug. 20, 2018

Knowing your audience is key to grocers' success

While new technologies are appearing in the supermarket business, Sylvain Perrier, CEO of Mercatus Technologies, outlines what retailers need to consider before deciding whether to implement them.

By Sylvain Perrier • Aug. 20, 2018

Kroger launches driverless delivery in Scottsdale, Arizona

Beginning today, customers at a single Fry's location will be able to order delivery from Nuro autonomous vehicles for a $5.95 flat fee.

By Krishna Thakker • Aug. 16, 2018

Kroger chops prices in Wisconsin stores

The company lowered costs for thousands of items at Pick n' Save, Metro Market and Copps stores, attempting to hold onto its lead in the state.

By Krishna Thakker • Aug. 15, 2018

Retailers are turning to innovative designs and unconventional store layouts

From digital displays to in-store eateries and artwork, grocers are pumping up the experience factor as they fight for customers.

By Jessica Dumont • Aug. 14, 2018

H-E-B continues digital investment with new executive hire

Mike Georgoff will lead the company's digital product strategy, design and development efforts as the grocer continues its push into e-commerce.

By Jessica Dumont • Aug. 10, 2018

China's tech innovations could change US grocery retailing

E-commerce giants Alibaba and JD.com launched concepts that blend online grocery shopping, dining and in-store shopping.  

By Alicia Kelso • Aug. 10, 2018

Subliminal serenades: How grocery store playlists affect purchases

According to a study from the University of South Florida, stores should slow jam to increase veggie sales and rage for more red meat.

By Patti Zarling • Aug. 10, 2018

The Information: Only 2% of Alexa users reportedly purchase off the devices

The publication cited "two people briefed on the company's internal figures" for the statistic, and also claimed that of those 2%, 90% didn't make a second purchase.

By Dan Alaimo • Aug. 8, 2018

Whole Foods launches curbside pickup for Prime members

The service, available in Sacramento and Virginia Beach, will allow shoppers to pick up groceries ordered via the Prime Now app.

By Krishna Thakker • Aug. 8, 2018

Amazon now lets Alexa users shop for delivery from Whole Foods

The expansion arrives at a time when there are questions about just how strong the interest is in voice shopping. 

By Robert Williams • Aug. 7, 2018

Walmart to test grocery-picking robots as industry interest grows

Alphabot, specially built for Walmart, will work with employees at the retailer's Salem, New Hampshire, store to speed fulfillment of pickup orders. 

By Jeff Wells • Aug. 6, 2018

Schnucks rewards frequent shoppers with new loyalty program

In addition to money off purchases, the initiative has a smartphone app that allows customers to locate items in its stores.

By Patti Zarling • Aug. 3, 2018

Albertsons joins forces with venture capital firm to invest in emerging technologies

The grocer has partnered with Greycroft to create a $50 million fund that will be used for the company's digital transformation.

By Jessica Dumont • Aug. 3, 2018