Grocery is thriving, but sustained success will require tech and a fresh plan By Stefan Kalb / Shelf Engine In 2020, major grocery chains including Walmart, Target, Albertsons and Kroger saw steady revenue increases, with roughly 10 percent year-over-year growth. Not surprisingly, online revenue jumped even more dramatically – exceeding 240 percent for some grocers. […]
Category: Online Grocery Technology
Posted inKeHE Distributors, Home Page Slider, Midwest, Online Grocery Technology
KeHE Kicks Off Virtual Summer Show Announcing ‘On Trend’ Winners
Naperville, Illinois-based KeHE Distributors has officially started its 2021 Summer Show, which is hosted virtually through the distributor’s proprietary digital platform. Specialty, natural and organic and fresh products will be featured at the virtual show by more than 550 exhibitors across all product categories. The Summer Show will continue through Friday, Feb. 5, and include recognition […]
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Walmart Expands Vision, Renames Media Business
Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart has shared an expanded vision and new name for its media business, now called Walmart Connect. Formerly known as Walmart Media Group, the new name reflects the company’s ability to accelerate the connection between brands and its 150 million weekly customers. Walmart Connect is creating ways for partners to be top of […]
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Symphony RetailAI Ranks In 4 Categories On RIS Software LeaderBoard
Dallas, Texas-based Symphony RetailAI was ranked in the RIS Software LeaderBoard 2021 in four categories, including the top-20 list, “Retail Tech’s Master Class.” The LeaderBoard lists software providers as ranked by retailers that use their software. The RIS ranking system is based on customer satisfaction, retail concentration (retail-specific modules/functions) and revenue factor (a rating system for annual revenue). […]
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Coborn’s, Birdzi Partner To Enhance Loyalty Program
Birdzi, a provider of personalized digital customer engagement solutions for grocery retailers, has deployed successfully with Coborn’s, enabling the Midwest grocer to create and deliver personalized offers to shoppers. In just three years, Birdzi has helped forge the retailer’s path to digital transformation by driving Coborn’s More Rewards program. Comparing new, digitally engaged shoppers on the […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Northeast
The Giant Co. Launches Choice Pass Subscription
As part of its long-term strategic omnichannel plans, The Giant Co. is offering Choice Pass to its online Giant Direct and Martin’s Direct customers. Now available, Choice Pass represents the company’s next step in enhancing its holistic online experience while keeping its focus on helping families find more time to gather around the table. Choice Pass […]
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Ingles Markets Begins Curbside Pickup Service With Aruba
Ingles Market and Aruba have embarked on a major network upgrade that will modernize the grocer’s operations and, in some locations, enable new services like contactless ordering and curbside pick-up that have become critical for customers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ingles began an upgrade and replacement of its Cisco infrastructure two years ago, swapping out […]
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Online Grocer Farmstead Launches Waitlist For New Miami Service
Farmstead, the first online grocer to offer fresh, high-quality groceries, delivered for free, has opened the waitlist for its Miami service launch. Waitlist signups will be limited to the first 1,000 customers. Service is scheduled to begin late in the first quarter. Miami is Farmstead’s fifth market – the company’s service originated in the San […]