The National Grocers Association Foundation has officially launched the SNAP EBT Modernization Technical Assistance Center (SEMTAC) website to assist grocers with their SNAP online purchasing pilot questions. Funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service, the SEMTAC website has been designed to serve as a resource hub, offering information […]
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Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, West
Save Mart, Lucky, FoodMaxx Stores Available On DoorDash
DoorDash has begun a partnership with The Save Mart Companies to bring Save Mart, Lucky and FoodMaxx locations to the DoorDash Marketplace. Consumers across California and Nevada can access Save Mart, Lucky and FoodMaxx on DoorDash to get groceries delivered. “We are excited to extend the reach and accessibility of our fresh quality offerings, local […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National
October Online Grocery Sales Up To $8.2B Versus Year Ago
The U.S. online grocery market increased by 5 percent versus last year, ending October with $8.2 billion in sales, according to the latest monthly Brick Meets Click/Mercatus Grocery Shopping Survey fielded Oct. 30-31. Higher average order values, especially in delivery, offset a slowdown in total order volume for the month. In addition, mass continued to […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, C-Store News, National
Mercedes-Benz To Add EV Charging At All Buc-ee’s Locations
Mercedes-Benz HPC North America LLC has entered into a new strategic agreement with Buc-ee’s, marking a milestone in the journey to create a national charging network for drivers across the country. Mercedes-Benz will build charging hubs at most Buc-ee’s travel centers, starting with about 30 by the end of 2024, and has begun work on charging […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Amazon Fresh, National, Whole Foods
Amazon Fresh Offering Delivery Without Prime Membership
Previously available only to Prime members, Amazon is making grocery delivery and free pickup available to customers in all U.S. cities and towns where Amazon Fresh is offered. “All customers can order groceries online for delivery or pickup from Amazon Fresh across the U.S. – with Whole Foods Market coming soon – even if they […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Midwest
AWG, Upside Plan Profit-Generation Opportunities
Upside has begun a new partnership with Kansas City, Kansas-based Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. that will further expand the technology company’s growing network of 100,000 retailers nationwide and open opportunities for profit generation for AWG members. “Grocers across the nation are actively seeking innovative avenues to boost profits while catering to the preferences of their customer […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, West
Sprouts Taps Instacart’s FoodStorm For Catering Services
Sprouts Farmers Market has partnered with Instacart to launch FoodStorm, an order management system, to help streamline catering operations and modernize the handling of holiday inventory across the grocer’s more than 400 locations. Sprouts is now accepting pre-orders for the holiday season through its website, app and in-store with FoodStorm’s OMS. The addition of the […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Geissler's, Northeast
Geissler’s To Launch Instacart’s Smart Carts In Stores
Geissler’s Supermarkets, a seven-store IGA retailer with locations in Connecticut and Massachusetts, will add Caper Carts, Instacart’s AI-powered smart carts, to all seven locations, replacing a majority of their traditional shopping carts over the coming months. Caper Carts use computer vision and AI to identify items as they’re placed in the cart, and Geissler’s will deploy them to […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Midwest
AWG Brands Launches New-Look Consumer Websites
AWG Brands, the private brands of Kansas City, Kansas-based Associated Wholesale Grocers, launched two revamped consumer-facing websites for the Always Save brand and Best Choice Family of Brands. The new-look sites aim to build brand awareness and loyalty, while driving consumers to AWG member retailers’ stores. ‟We redesigned the Always Save brand and Best Choice […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National
Dunnhumby Report: One In Five U.S. Consumers Trust AI
Just 20 percent of American consumers “mostly” or “completely” trust artificial intelligence, according to the fifth wave of the dunnhumby Consumer Trends Tracker. Americans’ trust in AI is higher than other markets, such as the U.K., where that figure is 14 percent. The quarterly study – completing its fifth quarter – found that the level […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Midwest
Schnucks, Upside Unveil App To Boost Rewards Membership
In an effort to create additional savings for members of the Schnucks Rewards program, Schnuck Markets Inc. and Upside have launched a co-branded mobile app. The app pilot, which will be available in seven Evansville, Indiana-area stores, will enhance the experience for members and provide opportunities to connect with other local retailers that are also […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, West
Chicory Builds Integration For Albertsons’ Online Shopping
Albertsons Companies has partnered with Chicory, a contextual commerce advertising platform, through a direct shoppable integration. According to the Boise, Idaho-based grocer, the arrangement offers several benefits, including the capability to send products to carts at Albertsons and 15 of its banners through Chicory’s shoppable recipe technology and in-recipe contextual advertisements. “At Albertsons Companies, we […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Midwest, Online Grocery Technology
Kroger Accepting EBT Payments For SNAP Online Orders
The Kroger Co. now accepts EBT payment for digital pickup and delivery orders across its family of stores, expanding access to fresh, healthy food under the SNAP guidelines. “We believe everyone should have access to fresh, affordable and nutritious food,” said Rodney McMullen, chairman and CEO. “I am so proud of our passionate teams who […]
Posted inBJ's Wholesale Club, Corporate Store News, Northeast, Online Grocery Technology
BJ’s Wholesale Club To Accept SNAP Payments Through Instacart
Instacart will now accept EBT SNAP to buy groceries from BJ’s Wholesale Club through the Instacart app and website. It is the first club retailer to accept SNAP through Instacart. “We’re committed to providing convenience and value to our members, and we’re excited to offer our members the ability to use their SNAP benefits through the […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Independent Store News, Northeast
Price Chopper/Market 32, Invafresh Strengthen Partnership To Combat Food Waste
Price Chopper/Market 32 is strengthening its partnership with fresh grocery platform Invafresh to increase sales, reduce food waste and deliver an improved experience to in-store teammates and customers in its produce, bakery, deli, meat and seafood departments. By integrating vast amounts of in-store production data into the AI-enhanced Fresh Retail Platform, Invafresh has helped Price Chopper/Market 32 […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Midwest
Storewise Among Winners Of Inc.’s Power Partner Awards
Storewise, a provider of retail automation software for independent grocers, has been named amongst the recipients of the Inc. Power Partner Awards. Inc. Business Media announced the second annual Power Partner Awards on Oct. 24, honoring B2B organizations across the globe that have proven track records supporting entrepreneurs and helping startups grow. The list recognizes […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Southeast
The Fresh Market Available For Delivery On DoorDash
The Fresh Market customers can have groceries delivered through the convenience of DoorDash, the local commerce platform. Available on the DoorDash Marketplace, the specialty fresh food retailer is providing guests the flexibility and option to shop for favorite weekly meals, special occasions and dinner-on-the-go, capitalizing on The Fresh Market’s omnichannel approach to enhance the customer experience. “It’s exciting to […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National
US Foods’ CHEF’STORE To Use RELEX To Unify Processes
RELEX Solutions, a provider of unified supply chain and retail planning solutions, has been selected by US Foods’ CHEF’STORE to unify its forecast and replenishment, space planning and promotion planning and optimization solutions. RELEX Solutions will support US Foods’ CHEF’STORE’s more than 85 locations throughout the U.S., allowing the chain to achieve greater supply chain […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Midwest
Hy-Vee, Takeoff Partner For Online Shopping Improvements
Hy-Vee has partnered with Takeoff Technologies, a Boston-based e-grocery technology company, to incorporate its micro-fulfillment capabilities to assist with e-commerce and order fulfillment. Using Takeoff, Hy-Vee can further meet its customers’ growing demand for online shopping through micro-fulfillment centers in select metro locations. The technology will complement Hy-Vee’s Aisles Online grocery ordering system by making […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Amazon Fresh, National, Whole Foods
September Online Grocery Sales Dip Versus Last Year
The online grocery market in the U.S. declined 3.1 percent in September versus last year, ending the month with $7.5 billion in sales, according to the latest monthly Brick Meets Click/Mercatus Grocery Shopping Survey. Declines in frequency and spending per order contributed to the drop, while an expanded base of monthly users softened the slip […]