Williamsville, New York-based Tops Friendly Markets is launching its online gift card mall, powered by global branded payments provider Blackhawk Network. Tops’ gift card program provides shoppers with a customized and tailored experience online and in stores. Featuring more than 250 different gift card options in a variety of categories including its personal proprietary gift card, […]
Category: Online Grocery Technology
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Marketing News, National
Study Shows Prices Per Item Dipped As Basket Quantities Grew
Incisiv and Wynshop have revealed the findings from their State of Digital Grocery Performance Scorecard for July. Compared to June, the average price of an item in a digital basket decreased by $0.2 and the average basket size increased by 1.8 percent. The report is available for download on Grocery Doppio, an independent source of grocery insights […]
Posted inMeijer, Midwest, Online Grocery Technology, Sustainability News
Meijer Launches Drones To Clean Great Lake Beaches, Waterways
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer is participating in the Great Lakes Plastic Cleanup Program with the use of two pieces of technology – the BeBot and Pixie Drone – to clean up the beaches and waterways in partnership with the Council of the Great Lakes Region. This initiative is supporting the single largest deployment of these types of eco-friendly […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Midwest
Cub Introduces Afresh’s AI-Powered Fresh Operating System
Afresh Technologies, a provider of AI-powered technology built for fresh categories within grocery, has announced the rollout of its Fresh Operating System across Stillwater, Minnesota-based Cub’s stores. “At CUB, the local community is at the center of everything we do. Afresh has helped us keep our community front and center by delivering better, fresher products […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., National, Online Grocery Technology, Supply Chain News
Kroger Launches Delivery Service In Nashville, Chicago Areas
The Kroger Co. has announced the opening of two new facilities in Greater Nashville and the Chicago Metro Area. Serving as last-mile cross-dock locations, the locations will operate as an extension of regional fulfillment centers, making its delivery service available to more customers in Tennessee and Illinois. “Kroger Delivery promises an unparalleled shopping and delivery experience, making fresh just one click away […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Northeast
Rosie Hires Industry Veteran As VP Of Sales
Ithaca, New York-based Rosie has hired Terry King as VP of Sales, focusing on growth of the industry leading turn-key grocery e-commerce platform. In this role, King will focus on multi-store independent grocers and strategic wholesaler partnerships. He will report to Chief Revenue Officer Merrick Rosner. “Terry’s engagement with and passion for independently owned local […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Southwest
Canoo Vehicles For Walmart Complete Advanced Deliveries
Within two weeks of signing an agreement with Walmart to purchase 4,500 vehicles, Justin, Texas-based Canoo InHome launched advanced deliveries to finalize configuration for its Lifestyle Delivery Vehicles order. Canoo LDV’s were deployed for real world deliveries in a seven-days-a-week program in the Dallas Fort Worth metroplex. InHome delivery is an optional add-on for Walmart+ […]
Posted inPackaging News, Dairy News, Midwest, Online Grocery Technology
Oui By Yoplait Launches Refreshed Yogurt Product
Oui by Minneapolis-based Yoplait has launched a new partnership with Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine and best-selling author Eve Rodsky. Together, the three have released “Say Oui to Me,” a three-part video series in which Rodsky meets and invites women to find their “Unicorn Space” – the personal time to prioritize their interests. In addition to the Hello Sunshine […]