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Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National
Report: Grocery Media Networks Represent $8.5B Opportunity For Growth
According to a new report by Grocery Doppio, 68 percent of retailers say investment in a grocery media network is a high priority. The report – “State of Digital Grocery: In-Store Media Monetization” and conducted in collaboration with RRD, developer of nCountR – reveals retail media is an $8.5 billion opportunity for U.S. grocery retailers to […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Midwest, Online Grocery Technology
The Kroger Co., Avery Dennison Eye Improved Inventory Tracking
Mentor, Ohio-based Avery Dennison will begin working with Cincinnati-based The Kroger Co. to build a better associate and customer experience through RFID inventory automation technology. The collaboration makes item-level digital identification possible, enabling more frequent and accurate inventory information to maximize freshness and reduce waste. “Our work with Avery Dennison will improve inventory visibility, which means […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Health & Wellness, National, Walmart
Walmart Introduces Same-Day Pharmacy Delivery
Walmart is expanding delivery offerings, integrating pharmacy medications and general merchandise into one single delivery order. The new offering is available in six states: Arkansas, Missouri, New York, Nevada, South Carolina and Wisconsin. By the end of January, Walmart’s pharmacy delivery is expected to be available in 49 states, reaching millions of customers. Pharmacy delivery […]
Posted inFresh Thyme, Independent Store News, Midwest, Online Grocery Technology
Fresh Thyme Market Expands Afresh Store Ordering To Foodservice
Fresh Thyme Market, a better-for-you Midwest grocer, is rolling out Afresh Store Ordering for Food Service. With this addition, Afresh gives Fresh Thyme the ability to tap into AI that is built for the nuances of fresh foods to deliver high quality ordering and inventory management for deli and prepared foods. Fresh Thyme is on […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, International Foods, West
Island Pacific Partners With GCash For Financial Services
Island Pacific Seafood Market has forged a partnership with GCash, the Philippines’ leading financial technology app, that will allow shoppers to send money, pay bills and access other financial services from the grocer’s more than 20 stores across California and Nevada. “This partnership is a testament to our commitment to serving the Filipino community,” said Maite Defensor, CEO […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Association News, National
Semifinalists Advance In FMI’s Tech Pitch Competition
FMI – The Food Industry Association has named the six semifinalists in the FMItech Pitch Competition, a chance to showcase groundbreaking technology solutions to the food industry at the 2025 FMI Midwinter Executive Conference. Out of 20 submissions, the judges have narrowed the field to six semifinalists. Semifinalists Badge’s no-code mobile wallet platform allows retailers to reach […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Midwest, Save A Lot
Save A Lot Introduces Loyalty Rewards Program
Save A Lot has introduced its first loyalty program: Save A Lot Rewards. Provided through its mobile app, Save A Lot offers points or “dots” for shoppers to redeem for rewards at their local retailer. Though independent Save A Lot retail partners will have flexibility to customize the app with local offers, the loyalty program […]