In an effort to improve shopper experience, Target has made what it calls a host of technology enhancements to its stores nationwide. “We’re using cutting-edge technology to make it easier, faster and more convenient for guests to shop Target stores,” said Mike McNamara, Target’s chief information and digital officer. “Technology is increasingly vital to make sure […]
Category: Online Grocery Technology
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Meal Planning Service eMeals Debuts Vegan Plan
Meal planning service eMeals has launched a new Vegan Meal Plan that it says solves the “What’s for dinner?” dilemma with creative, plant-based, animal-free dinner menus that change on a weekly basis while also costing an average of $3.50 per serving—half the price of typical meal kits. Read more: eMeals Expands Online Ordering Fulfillment Options With […]
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Sendik’s Launches Red Bag Rewards Program Powered By AppCard
Wisconsin-based grocer Sendik’s Food Market has launched a new rewards program powered by AppCard, a personalized marketing and shopper analytics platform for grocers. The Red Bag Rewards program rolled out today in all 18 Sendik’s locations across the metro Milwaukee area, including the banner’s smaller-format Fresh2GO stores and online via Sendik’s Express. AppCard has worked with Sendik’s […]
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Meijer Surpasses 500K Home Deliveries Through Shipt
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer recently surpassed 500,000 deliveries and is on-pace to see more than a million deliveries made from its stores by year-end. The company says it is proving just how popular store-to-door convenience for grocery delivery has become in the Midwest. Since launching in Detroit last September, Meijer has expanded the personalized service to more than […]
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Harmons Partners With Unata For New E-Commerce Program
Harmons, a family-owned and locally operated grocery chain based in Utah, has teamed up with Unata, a provider of 1-to-1 digital solutions for grocers, to develop a new e-commerce and online list-building experience for patrons. Harmons’ new online program will allow customers in select markets to visit harmonsgrocery.com and build personalized grocery lists and pick up items […]
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ROFDA And Rosie To Bring Online Shopping To 2,000 Independents
Retailer Owned Food Distributors & Associates (ROFDA) and Rosie, an e-commerce company, have entered into a new partnership, announced at the National Grocers Association’s Fall Leadership Meetings, that will bring Rosie’s online shopping platform to 2,000 independent grocery stores across the U.S. over the next two years. “The partnership will provide omni-channel online shopping programs, […]
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Ahold USA Touts Digital Innovations For Customer Loyalty
With the digital age bringing more opportunity for the grocery industry to connect with shoppers both in-store and online, officials of Ahold USA brands—Stop & Shop, Giant Food, Giant/Martin’s and Peapod—are rolling out innovative ways to personalize and digitize the shopping experience. “Through the introduction of new technology, Ahold USA brands are able to offer more […]
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Marty The Robot Checks Floor Conditions, Out-Of-Stocks At Giant Store
Marty the Robot is checking for any slip hazards and scanning shelves for prices that need to be adjusted or items that need to be restocked at a Giant Food Store on Union Deposit Road in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The robot is part of a pilot phase and, if successful, could expand to other Ahold USA banner stores, […]