The U.S. online grocery market finished January with $10 billion in monthly sales, a 16.6 percent increase over last year as all three fulfillment methods posted year-over-year (YOY) sales gains, according to the Brick Meets Click Grocery Shopper Survey fielded Jan. 30-31, sponsored by Mercatus. January marked the sixth consecutive month of online grocery sales […]
Category: Online Grocery Technology
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National
Study: Supermarkets Lead In Online Grocery Satisfaction
The Feedback Group has released its latest national study of 1,230 online grocery shoppers, sharing key findings in consumer habits, channel performance and areas for improvement in the experience. The research confirms that online grocery shopping is entrenched in consumer behavior, with 79 percent of shoppers planning to maintain or increase it over the next […]
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ECRS Expands AI Capabilities Through CATAPULT Cognition Artemis
ECRS has enhanced artificial intelligence functionality for its e-commerce solution, CATAPULT WebCart, using CATAPULT Cognition Artemis, an AI solution. Artemis is designed to provide independent retailers with consumer personalization at a fraction of the cost. By leveraging the synergistic potential of Artemis and WebCart, retailers can offer a curated browsing experience similar to scrolling through a […]
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Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace Pleased With ECRS’s POS Solutions
Specialty grocer Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace, headquartered in Melville, New York, turned to ECRS for its point-of-sale solutions about three years ago. Tom Waibel, VP of technology for Uncle Giuseppe’s, said the change occurred just prior to him joining the grocer. Uncle Giuseppe’s is a family-owned independent whose 11 locations all feature kitchens, which prepare a […]
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ROFDA Retail Media Network Represents Unparalleled Level Of Cooperation
Retailer Owned Food Distributors and Associates (ROFDA) wholesalers, along with multiple third-party providers, have teamed up to provide a comprehensive suite of retail media network solutions tailored to members’ needs. This includes targeted advertising opportunities, data-driven insights for campaign optimization and integrated e-commerce and fulfillment with collaborative partnerships that enhance brand visibility. “As a coalition […]
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Vallarta Supermarkets Expands Usage Of RELEX Solutions
Vallarta Supermarkets has expanded its use of RELEX Solutions to include advanced pricing and promotion planning optimization. Last year, Vallarta selected RELEX to implement space and assortment planning across its 56 stores and more than 30,000 SKUs. Building on this foundation, Vallarta’s expansion with RELEX will bring enhanced accuracy to their pricing strategies and boost sales and profitability. […]
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Retail Media Networks Part Of Digital Transformation Across Grocery Industry
The grocery industry is undergoing a digital transformation. Retail media networks are emerging as a powerful force for marketing in the industry, offering new revenue streams for grocers and valuable advertising opportunities for brands. Retailers can manage their RMNs in multiple ways. They may operate them in-house, as seen with grocers such as Albertsons, Meijer […]
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DoorDash Adds SNAP/EBT Payments For More Grocers
DoorDash has added merchants across the nation that accept SNAP/EBT payments on the DoorDash Marketplace, including Wakefern Food Corp. (ShopRite, The Fresh Grocer, Price Rite Marketplace, Fairway Market and Gourmet Garage banners), Southeastern Grocers (Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie stores) and BJ’s Wholesale Club. They join several other grocers and convenience stores that offer SNAP/EBT payment capabilities […]