Over the next few weeks, H-E-B will begin a phased rollout of a digital tap-to-pay service at all of its flagship stores. The offering will allow customers to make purchases using digital tap-to-pay services such as Apple Pay, Samsung Pay and Google Pay. H-E-B will launch the service region by region, with it becoming available […]
Category: Online Grocery Technology
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, Southwest
The United Family Launches Tally Robot Program In Select Stores
The United Family, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Albertsons Cos., has launched Tally, an autonomous robot that is part of Simbe’s store intelligence platform. This pilot will introduce Tally in select stores to enhance inventory management, improve out-of-stock items and elevate the overall guest shopping experience. The United Family will utilize this technology across its Texas […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Harps Food Stores, National
Birdzi Enhances Retailer Onboarding Process With Armeta Analytics
Birdzi has announced an integration with data engineering firm Armeta Analytics that streamlines workflows and reduces the technological lift for Birdzi’s retail customers. Armeta will facilitate onboarding through a simplified integration process that makes it easier for Birdzi customers to use the company’s customer engagement tools and personalized marketing solutions, including VISPER Live. “By automating data management […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Southeast
Family Dollar To Accept SNAP/EBT Online Through Instacart
Family Dollar has partnered with Instacart to accept Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program’s Electronic Benefit Transfer (SNAP/EBT) payments for online orders. “Family Dollar takes great pride in delivering quality and value on family essentials through our convenient locations across the country,” said Larry Gatta, chief merchandising officer for Family Dollar. “Now, through our Instacart partnership, that […]
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Afresh Introduces DC Forecasts, Albertsons Cos. First Customer To Implement
Afresh Technologies has launched its first solution for distribution centers, Afresh DC Forecasts, with Albertsons Cos. as its first customer to test the product. The new AI-powered DC Forecasts offer the first fresh-specific technology solution for DC buyers that automatically compiles the data the buyers must consider every day to forecast upcoming orders from the […]
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How Geissler’s Supermarkets Added Shopping Carts With AI
Sponsored content Nick Nickitas, general manager of local independent grocery at Instacart, sat down for a conversation with Bob Rybick, president and CEO of Geissler’s Supermarket, to discuss the strategy behind Geissler’s decision to replace a majority of their shopping carts with AI-powered smart Caper Carts, making them one of the first retailers in the […]
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Report: Delivery Helps SNAP Customers Access Groceries
DoorDash has released the results of an independent survey of SNAP consumers titled “How Online Grocery Delivery with SNAP Broadens Food Access Across the U.S.,” which demonstrates that grocery delivery increases access to nutritious food, saves time and makes it easier for consumers to purchase affordable meals. DoorDash also announced increased SNAP/EBT availability with new merchants […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Bravo Supermarkets, Midwest, SpartanNash
SpartanNash Holds First IT Training Palooza
SpartanNash hosted its first IT Training Palooza this week, bringing together more than 300 employees from across the country to explore technology trends and leading innovation to reshape the grocery industry. “Being ‘People First’ includes providing our associates with development opportunities that allow them to gain hands-on experience with new-to-world technology that sharpens their skills […]