Walmart is using advanced geospatial technology to divide geographic areas into precise hexagonal grids, optimizing delivery zones. According to Walmart, the technology allows for more accurate mapping of delivery areas, enabling multiple stores to fulfill a customer’s order in one trip. “Convenience is a key driver of our growth, and technology is what enables us […]
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Instacart Expands In-Store Advertising To All Brands On Caper Carts
Beginning this month, Instacart’s more than 7,000 brand partners will have access to in-store advertising on Caper Carts, its AI-powered smart carts, with no additional work required. Caper Cart ads are inventory- and aisle-aware, which means that ad campaigns will extend only to carts when shoppers are in relevant aisles and where items are in […]
El Rio Grande Latin Market Improves Pricing, Promotions Strategy With RELEX
El Rio Grande Latin Market, a grocery chain specializing in Latin American products with locations across Texas, has selected RELEX Solutions to advance its pricing and promotions optimization strategy. By moving away from manual processes to an AI-powered solution, El Rio Grande aims to offer more competitive prices, increase promotional effectiveness and improve the overall […]
Northeast Grocery Taps Grocery TV To Elevate In-Store Experience
Northeast Grocery Inc., the parent company of Market 32, Price Chopper and Tops Friendly Markets, has partnered with Grocery TV to elevate its in-store experience. Through the partnership, Grocery TV will power digital screens in Northeast Grocery’s 300 stores across its six-state footprint, introducing more engaging promotions to shoppers. Grocery TV’s consultative approach resulted in […]
Dierbergs Markets Offers Grocery Delivery, Carrot Tags Through Instacart
Dierbergs Markets, a 27-store independent grocer headquartered near St. Louis, has partnered with Instacart to offer same-day delivery, as well as deploying Carrot Tags, its electronic shelf label software integration, to help shoppers find ordered items and improve accuracy. “Our new partnership with Dierbergs is an exciting milestone, underscoring how Instacart’s solutions can amplify an […]
Groceryshop 2025 Introduces First Advisory Board
Groceryshop has established an advisory board, composed of senior executives from grocery retailers and CPG brands from around the world, to help shape the strategic direction of the upcoming conference, ensuring it addresses the most pressing challenges and opportunities. Set for Sept. 28-Oct. 1 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Groceryshop 2025 will bring together […]
Upshop Promotes Kennedy, Weber To Drive Strategic Growth
Upshop, a provider of retail technology solutions, has made two strategic promotions within its executive leadership team. Lauren Kennedy has been named SVP of strategic accounts, while Mike Weber has been appointed to the newly created position of chief growth officer. These leadership changes reflect Upshop’s commitment to strengthening its market position and accelerating growth […]
Instacart Introduces Store View, Second Store Check Options
Instacart has added two additional technology features to its platform, Store View and Second Store Check, which are made possible due to integrations with retailers’ inventory systems and millions of weekly orders placed across more than 100,000 locations. “Keeping track of inventory is one of the biggest challenges in grocery. A single store carries more […]
