Getting the attention of customers has always been one of the biggest challenges for retailers. As technology improves, they are having to find new ways to put eyes on their stores. Historically, retailers have been able to accomplish this through coupons, rebates, promotions and rewards, according to Brad Godwin, SVP head of CPG/retail partnerships at […]
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Posted inFeature, Grocery Store Equipment, Online Grocery Technology, Southeast
CEO: Upshop Helping ‘Lessen The Load’ On Grocery Employees
The Shelby Report’s SVP Jan Meade recently caught up with Shamus Hines, CEO of Upshop, to talk about how the software company can aid grocery retailers and their employees. Hines said Tampa, Florida-based Upshop has operational technology that supports some of the more complicated workflows in the grocery store. These may be considered through three […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National
Shop ’n Save Using Upside To Lift Loyalty Initiatives
Upside has partnered with about 80 independently owned Shop ’n Save locations in western Pennsylvania, Maryland, New York, Ohio and West Virginia to connect the retailers with the digital marketplace’s users, who will be incentivized with personalized promotions to spend more money with them. “Our partnership with Upside is a testament to our commitment to […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Grocery Store Equipment, Midwest, Wholesaler/Distributor News
SpartanNash Rolling Out Simbe’s Tally At 60 More Stores
SpartanNash plans to add Simbe’s autonomous inventory robot Tally at 60 additional company-operated stores across the Midwest. Simbe’s Store Intelligence platform informs product stocking, ordering, merchandising and e-commerce fulfillment, with real-time inventory insights across every store area. The data precision that Tally gives ensures items are available for SpartanNash shoppers with accurate location and price, […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National
Survey: Self-Checkout Adoption Among Retailers Rising
According to a survey conducted on behalf of NCR Voyix by Incisiv, 43 percent of retailers have mature self-checkout in place, and an additional 17 percent are further scaling their self-checkout deployments. The State of the Industry: Self-Checkout in Convenience & Fuel and Food & Grocery Retail study revealed insights from senior executives in convenience, […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Midwest, Online Grocery Technology
Kroger Expands Digital Shelf Optimization With Intelligence Node
Kroger Marketplace has partnered with Intelligence Node to enhance online shopping by providing an experience that better informs shoppers’ product selections and purchase decisions. Additionally, third-party sellers will benefit from a content management solution that aligns with improving the ranking criteria of modern search engine results pages (SERPs), enabling enhanced visibility and clarity across product […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Northeast
Grocery TV’s Retail Media Network Expanding In NYC
New York City supermarket chains D’Agostino and Gristedes are now available on Grocery TV, an in-store digital advertising network. ‘”This expansion not only enhances our reach but also gives our NYC-based agency partners and brands the opportunity to experience Grocery TV firsthand,” said Marlow Nickell, CEO of Grocery TV. With the additions, Grocery TV will […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National
Ahold Delhaize Omnichannel Brands Coming To DoorDash
Ahold Delhaize USA has announced an agreement with DoorDash to offer an additional on-demand grocery delivery marketplace to customers at each of its omnichannel brands. DoorDash is already available in nearly all markets Ahold Delhaize USA brands serve, with the service live for most customers at Giant Food, The Giant Co., Hannaford and Stop & […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Midwest
Via Instacart, Hy-Vee Adds Same-Day Grocery Delivery
Hy-Vee has expanded a partnership with Instacart to integrate its fulfillment capabilities for same-day delivery into the grocer’s owned and operated websites and apps. Instacart’s Fulfillment as a Service offering makes it easy for retailers to plug the fulfillment technology into their e-commerce via API, integrating with storefronts and brand identity. Retailers can choose from […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Midwest
Save A Lot Taps Swiftly To Boost Digital Footprint
Save A Lot has partnered with Swiftly, a provider of technology tools and solutions, to expand its digital footprint while enhancing customer, supplier and retail media engagement. For smaller, independent owners, such as those of Save A Lot, retail media has been a challenging landscape, dominated by national chains with access to established networks. The […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Online Grocery Technology, Southwest
Bonton Farms, Kroger Address South Dallas Food Deserts
Grocery Connect, a new initiative from Bonton Farms, is offering fee-free delivery of groceries ordered online for pickup at designated, staffed centers in food desert communities of South Dallas. Powered by Kroger Delivery, the first of three Bonton Farms’ Grocery Connect ordering and pickup points in the community has opened in the South Dallas Fair […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National
Instacart Expands Online SNAP Acceptance For Grocery Delivery
Instacart has announced a series of retail expansions that will allow customers to use SNAP benefits to shop online for groceries for same-day delivery from Food City, Gordon Food Service, Hy-Vee, Schnucks and additional Kroger banners. Instacart now offers online SNAP acceptance from more than 170 retail banners spanning more than 14,000 stores, reaching 96 […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Independent Store News, Northeast
Stew Leonard’s Introduce New Recipes Through Invafresh Platform
Stew Leonard’s has expanded its relationship with Invafresh to include recipe management capabilities. “When it came to optimizing our store operations, strengthening our relationship with Invafresh was the right decision given the measurable success we’ve seen with their technology,” said Rich Dibble, VP of culinary operations for Stew Leonard’s. “For our team members, Invafresh will […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Northeast, ShopRite
ShopRite Store Boosts Curbside Services Via Phononic Tech
ShopRite has implemented Phononic’s 2nd Generation Active Cooling Solutions (ACS) freezer and refrigerator totes to pick, store and stage online orders and save space at one of its stores in New York. The HFC-free, cooled totes also operate without traditional refrigerants, using technology that is more sustainable and cost effective. According to Phononic, advancements in […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National
NCR Voyix Launches Next Generation Self-Checkout Solution
NCR Voyix Corp. has launched its next generation self-checkout solution powered by NCR Voyix Commerce Platform. The NCR Voyix Next Generation Self-Checkout Solution caters to changing shopper journeys, drives inclusion of demographics and payments and provides a modern software-as-a-service technology stack with a fabric-like hardware approach. The SaaS application stack is managed by NCR Voyix Edge, which […]
Posted inCoborn's, Midwest, Online Grocery Technology
Coborn’s Rolls Outs Logile Thermal Intelligence Solution
Coborn’s has installed Logile’s Thermal Intelligence solution in all banners across Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin and Michigan. A Logile customer since 2012, using its enterprise labor planning and forecasting solutions, Coborn’s sought to improve its food safety capabilities and address temperature-monitoring system limitations and challenges. Coborn’s worked with Logile to finetune the new […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., National, Online Grocery Technology
Kroger’s CIO Discusses Digital Innovation At NRF’s Big Show
The Kroger Co.’s CIO and SVP Yael Cosset joined Sucharita Kodali, VP at Forrester Research, Jan. 14-16 at the National Retail Federation’s Big Show for a conversation on the grocer’s digital journey and how it impacts customers and employees. “We continue to invest in our digital transformation journey by enhancing our customer and associate experiences, […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National
2023 Online Grocery Sales Total $95.8 Billion
The U.S. online grocery market finished 2023 with $95.8 billion in total sales, down 1.2 percent compared to 2022, according to the annualized results from the monthly Brick Meets Click/Mercatus Grocery Shopper Survey. A decline in order frequency by online grocery shoppers was the primary factor driving the lower sales in 2023. The multi-year analysis […]
Posted inGelson's, Online Grocery Technology, West
Gelson’s Selects Clear Demand’s Price, Promotion Optimization
Gelson’s has selected Clear Demand’s AI application to gain new insights and improve automation as consumers become more price-sensitive and adjust their shopping habits. Along with its supermarket assortment, Gelson’s pushes innovation, adding new curated food options, take-home meals, wine bars and convenience formats, including its recent announcement of its ReCharge by Gelson’s store. Clear […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Brookshire Grocery Co., Southwest
Brookshire Rolls Out Logile’s Workforce Management Solutions
Brookshire Grocery Co. has installed Logile’s retail labor planning and workforce management solutions at its 209 retail locations across five banners in Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana and Oklahoma, as well as its corporate offices. Distribution centers and warehouses are in the process of being implemented. Store execution management will be the final phase. Facing end-of-life concerns […]