The Kroger Co. Family of Companies has confirmed that it was impacted by the data security incident affecting Accellion Inc. Accellion’s services were used by Kroger, as well as many other companies, for third-party secure file transfers. Accellion notified Kroger that an unauthorized person gained access to certain Kroger files by exploiting a vulnerability in […]
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Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, West
Smart & Final Increases Efficiencies For Distribution Centers
Los Angeles-based Smart & Final is implementing the Symphony RetailAI Vendor Portal and upgrading to the latest version of Symphony RetailAI Warehouse Management System (WMS). Smart & Final, the smaller, faster grocery warehouse store, is one of the longest continuously operating food retailers in the U.S. and operates under two banners: Smart & Final and […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Ahold Delhaize USA Companies Expand Micro-Fulfillment Capabilities
Peapod Digital Labs, Ahold Delhaize USA’s digital, e-commerce and commercial engine, has entered a new micro-fulfillment technology pilot with The Giant Company in the Philadelphia market. Part of an e-commerce fulfillment center (EFC), the pilot leverages Swisslog’s solution which includes AutoStore technology empowered by Swisslog’s SynQ software, as well as Peapod Digital Labs’ proprietary manual picking capabilities. The […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Allegiance Retail Services And Foodtown Choose AppCard
Allegiance Retail Services and Foodtown have awarded AppCard, a data-driven personalization engine and digital coupons platform provider to independent grocers, a five-year extension. Allegiance, a continuously growing retailer-owned cooperative headquartered in Iselin, New Jersey, serves communities at 108 locations in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Connecticut. “We are excited for the opportunities this partnership […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Rosie Adds Collections As New Merchandising Capability
Ithaca, New York-based Rosie, an e-commerce solution for independent grocers and wholesalers, has added a new merchandising capability to its online shopping experience, Collections. The new functionality allows retailers more control over the way they market products on Shop, Rosie’s new online experience launched in the fourth quarter of 2020. By grouping related products into […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Ninety-Five Percent Of Retailers Say Inventory Optimization Is Top Priority
Symphony RetailAI has released the findings from its Category Planning & Assortment Optimization Executive Survey, conducted in partnership with Incisiv. In the survey, retail executives demonstrated a short-term shift in priorities to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, with 95 percent citing inventory optimization as their top priority as they enter a new fiscal year. Symphony RetailAI is […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Northeast
AllCart Launches App To Help Consumers Save On Groceries
AllCart has launched a free app that helps shoppers find the best local deals. The AllCart app is available on iTunes, Google Play and on AllCart’s website. In today’s market, American consumers committed to the best deals and spending less time in the stores due to the pandemic do not have many choices, as popular […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Badger UV Disinfect Robot Elevates Health, Safety In Grocery Stores
Badger Technologies, a product division of Jabil, has introduced the Badger UV Disinfect robot, an autonomous ultraviolet (UV) disinfecting robot designed to combat COVID-19 and high-risk pathogens commonly found in grocery, food-service and retail environments. The latest in the lineup of Badger Technologies autonomous robots, the Badger UV Disinfect robot is equipped with advanced UV-C […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Stop & Shop Launches Grocery Locker Pickup In Boston
Stop & Shop has launched a walk-up grocery Locker Pickup option at its store in Boston, Massachusetts, located at 1620 Tremont Street in Brigham Circle. Designed to provide a convenient new pickup option, the offering allows customers to skip the line by ordering their groceries online and picking them up from safe, secure and temperature-controlled lockers at a time of their choosing. To […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Midwest
GrocerKey Raises $2.4 Million From 18 Private Investors
Madison, Wisconsin-based GrocerKey, an e-commerce company providing white label technology to grocery retailers, has released the closing of a $2.4 million equity round. The equity round in GrocerKey included a total of 18 private investors, including many who had invested previously. The company stated the proceeds will be used for continued enhancements to its platform and […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Midwest, Online Grocery Technology
Kellogg Company, Future Food-Tech To Launch Start-Up Innovation Challenge
Kellogg Company has released more details about a collaboration with Future Food-Tech to launch an Innovation Challenge, giving new talent in the industry a chance to shine. Wellness is a major area of focus for Kellogg, and through this challenge the company is seeking pitches on unique plant-based ideas that support digestive wellness. D’Anne Hayman, VP of […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Southwest, Whole Foods
Whole Foods Celebrates Valentine’s Day With Virtual Cooking Classes
Whole Foods Market, headquartered in Austin, Texas, has released “Gourmet Date for Good,” a series of three virtual live cook-along events to celebrate Valentine’s Day weekend at home in three unique ways. Organized by Whole Foods Market and hosted by comedian Heather McMahan, actress Tabitha Brown and comedian Matt Bellassai, each event is designed for […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, Amazon Fresh, National, The Kroger Co., Whole Foods
Innovations Driving Growth For Grocers Amid Crisis
Grocery is thriving, but sustained success will require tech and a fresh plan By Stefan Kalb / Shelf Engine In 2020, major grocery chains including Walmart, Target, Albertsons and Kroger saw steady revenue increases, with roughly 10 percent year-over-year growth. Not surprisingly, online revenue jumped even more dramatically – exceeding 240 percent for some grocers. […]
Posted inKeHE Distributors, Home Page Slider, Midwest, Online Grocery Technology
KeHE Kicks Off Virtual Summer Show Announcing ‘On Trend’ Winners
Naperville, Illinois-based KeHE Distributors has officially started its 2021 Summer Show, which is hosted virtually through the distributor’s proprietary digital platform. Specialty, natural and organic and fresh products will be featured at the virtual show by more than 550 exhibitors across all product categories. The Summer Show will continue through Friday, Feb. 5, and include recognition […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Marketing News, Southwest
Walmart Expands Vision, Renames Media Business
Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart has shared an expanded vision and new name for its media business, now called Walmart Connect. Formerly known as Walmart Media Group, the new name reflects the company’s ability to accelerate the connection between brands and its 150 million weekly customers. Walmart Connect is creating ways for partners to be top of […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Symphony RetailAI Ranks In 4 Categories On RIS Software LeaderBoard
Dallas, Texas-based Symphony RetailAI was ranked in the RIS Software LeaderBoard 2021 in four categories, including the top-20 list, “Retail Tech’s Master Class.” The LeaderBoard lists software providers as ranked by retailers that use their software. The RIS ranking system is based on customer satisfaction, retail concentration (retail-specific modules/functions) and revenue factor (a rating system for annual revenue). […]
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Coborn’s, Birdzi Partner To Enhance Loyalty Program
Birdzi, a provider of personalized digital customer engagement solutions for grocery retailers, has deployed successfully with Coborn’s, enabling the Midwest grocer to create and deliver personalized offers to shoppers. In just three years, Birdzi has helped forge the retailer’s path to digital transformation by driving Coborn’s More Rewards program. Comparing new, digitally engaged shoppers on the […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Northeast
The Giant Co. Launches Choice Pass Subscription
As part of its long-term strategic omnichannel plans, The Giant Co. is offering Choice Pass to its online Giant Direct and Martin’s Direct customers. Now available, Choice Pass represents the company’s next step in enhancing its holistic online experience while keeping its focus on helping families find more time to gather around the table. Choice Pass […]
Posted inIngles Markets, Home Page Slider, Online Grocery Technology, Southeast
Ingles Markets Begins Curbside Pickup Service With Aruba
Ingles Market and Aruba have embarked on a major network upgrade that will modernize the grocer’s operations and, in some locations, enable new services like contactless ordering and curbside pick-up that have become critical for customers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ingles began an upgrade and replacement of its Cisco infrastructure two years ago, swapping out […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, National
Online Grocer Farmstead Launches Waitlist For New Miami Service
Farmstead, the first online grocer to offer fresh, high-quality groceries, delivered for free, has opened the waitlist for its Miami service launch. Waitlist signups will be limited to the first 1,000 customers. Service is scheduled to begin late in the first quarter. Miami is Farmstead’s fifth market – the company’s service originated in the San […]