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Instacart Adds New AI Solutions To Help Grocers

Instacart has launched AI Solutions, a new suite of enterprise offerings designed to help grocers of all sizes compete in an artificial intelligence-first world. Built specifically for the complexity of grocery, the solutions extend Instacart’s technology across online storefronts, store shelves and shopping carts – helping retailers deliver more personalized shopping experiences through AI. “AI […]

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Fareway Recognized At TAI’s 2025 Prometheus Awards

Fareway Stores Inc. was recognized Nov. 6 by the Technology Association of Iowa (TAI) during its 2025 Prometheus Awards, which honor people and organizations driving innovation and excellence in the state’s technology industry. For the first time in company history, Fareway received three nominations across major individual categories, with Director of Retail Systems Zachary Lane […]

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Circana Expands C-Store Coverage, Incorporates Perishable Food Insights

Circana has announced a significant expansion of its convenience store (c-store) channel coverage, powered by the Integrated Fresh solution. The enhancement incorporates $15 billion in annual sales from prepared foods, dispensed beverages and fresh products, offering clients a perspective of on-the-go consumption trends. With the expanded coverage, Circana delivers more comprehensive insights into total perishable […]

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Ahold Delhaize USA Rolls Out Digital, E-Commerce Platform To All Stores

Ahold Delhaize USA has completed the rollout of its digital and e-commerce platform for all five U.S. brands – Food Lion, The Giant Co., Giant Food, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. This milestone was marked as Hannaford transitioned to the platform this fall. The modern, cloud-based architecture enables the Ahold Delhaize USA brands to collectively […]

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Simbe Commemorates 10 Years Of Tally The Robot

Simbe is commemorating 10 years since introducing Tally, an autonomous shelf-scanning robot that has become a tool for retailers across grocery, mass merchandise, club and specialty formats. Tally operates in 10 countries and nearly a dozen sectors, serving nearly 50 global retail leaders, regional innovators and high-service independents alike. Simbe remains the only platform combining […]

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Total Online Grocery Sales Reach $11.6B In October

U.S. monthly online grocery sales totaled $11.6 billion in October, a 10.5 percent increase over the previous year, according to the Brick Meets Click Grocery Shopper Survey, sponsored by Mercatus. October’s moderate growth rate compared to the 2024 surge was the result of an expanding base of monthly active users (MAUs), tempered by anemic gains […]

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Albertsons Cos. Adds Free Uber One Perks For Loyalty Members

Albertsons Companies Inc. is collaborating with Uber, becoming the first major grocer to offer Uber One perks to all free and paid loyalty members. As the company continues to invest in its loyalty program, members of the free for U and paid FreshPass programs can receive extended free trials of Uber One. “At Albertsons Cos., […]

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H-E-B Offers Free Nature Center Admission For Texas Recycles Day

In celebration of Texas Recycles Day, H-E-B is offering free admission to 18 nature centers across the state Nov. 14-16 in exchange for one recyclable plastic bottle or single-use plastic bag per person. Participating nature centers are: Border: Quinta Mazatlán and Sea Turtle Inc.; Central Texas: Zilker Botanical Garden Conservancy, Meadows Center for Water and […]