As the landscape of fresh foods continues to evolve, two executives with Jacksonville, Florida-based Acosta Group shared some of their insights with The Shelby Report of the Southeast. Kathy Risch, SVP of shopper insights and thought leadership, and John DuBois, VP of fresh foods, were presenters at the recent IDDBA Show and talked about key […]
Category: Grocery Industry
Posted inGrocery Store Equipment, Feature, National
Toshiba Executive: AI Powering Improvements For Self-Checkouts
Self-checkout systems have revolutionized the grocery shopping experience, offering numerous advantages for both customers and retailers. By empowering shoppers to scan and bag their own items, these systems reduce wait times, allowing customers to move through the checkout process with greater speed and convenience. This increased efficiency not only benefits customers but also frees up […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National
Report: Walmart Captures 37% Of Online Grocery Sales In Q2
Walmart, excluding Sam’s Club, captured 37 percent of the U.S. online grocery sales in the second quarter of 2024, climbing 150 basis points (bps) versus last year. This marks its highest share level to date, according to a new edition of U.S. eGrocery Market Share Report – 2Q24, powered by data from the monthly Brick […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National
ECRS, IX-One Collaborate To Enhance Product Data Content Sharing
ECRS has entered into a strategic partnership with IX-One, also known as The Data Council and a subsidiary of SPINS LLC. ECRS, a provider of POS and inventory management systems, uses CATAPULT, a unified transaction platform that integrates operational sectors such as inventory, supply chain, analytics, marketing, sales and payments in real time. Featuring the […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Corporate Store News, Giant Food, Northeast
Ahold Delhaize USA Selects Havas Media Network To Scale Media Buying, Planning
Ahold Delhaize USA, a Quincy, Massachusetts-based grocery retail group, is doubling down on its digital strategy by partnering with Havas Media Network North America. This move aims to enhance efficiency, personalize customer experiences and drive sales across its four major brands: Giant Food, The Giant Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. “We’re thrilled to be expanding […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Grocery Store Layout, Midwest, SpartanNash
SpartanNash Unveils Refreshed ‘Family Fare’ Store In Holland, MI
SpartanNash says the new-look Family Fare store that recently reopened at 993 Butternut Drive in Holland, Michigan, will serve as a model for future chain renovations across the region. A modernized shopping destination, the refreshed Family Fare features enhanced fresh meal solutions, convenience-focused food selections, a beef jerky bar and nostalgic vintage candy station. “We’re thrilled […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Aldi, National
Instacart Launches Caper Carts With Aldi South Group, Internationally
Instacart and Aldi South Group will expand their partnership globally to roll out Instacart’s Connected Stores across Aldi South Group stores in the U.S. and test Caper Carts, Instacart’s AI-powered smart carts, in Austria. Instacart’s Connected Stores technologies are a suite of products designed to help grocers like Aldi South Group build a seamless and […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Independent Store News, West
Davis Food & Drug To Launch Instacart’s Caper Carts At All Stores
Davis Food & Drug, a three-store grocery chain in Utah, will replace the majority of its traditional shopping carts with Instacart’s AI-powered Caper Carts at all locations in the coming months. “At Davis Food & Drug, putting our customers first is at the heart of everything we do. Introducing Caper Carts is part of our […]