Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Midwest

Peapod Digital Labs Seeks Diverse-Owned Brands For Showcase

Chicago-based Peapod Digital Labs is seeking participation in a virtual program aimed at showcasing products from underrepresented suppliers to Ahold Delhaize USA. Peapod is partnering with ECRM and RangeMe to host a series of four virtual events throughout the year. Merchants from the brands of Ahold Delhaize USA will meet with potential new suppliers to […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Marketing News, National

Incisiv Shares Findings From Retail Innovation Survey

Incisiv and Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions have announced the findings of an executive survey, titled “State of the Industry: Innovation in Retail.” The study found that 17 percent of retailers can be considered true innovation leaders, despite the majority recognizing the critical importance of innovation for future growth. The study, which surveyed 233 retailers, found that innovation leaders […]

Posted inPackaging News, Midwest

Wheaties Extends Packaging Partnership With Simone Biles

Minneapolis-based Wheaties has extended its partnership with Simone Biles to launch the gymnast’s second Wheaties box cover, which will feature her adoption story – the catalyst for her support and advocacy for kids in foster care. Biles’ first Wheaties box cover was announced in June as the finale box of the 100th anniversary century series and year-long […]

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Kroger Utilizes Cloud Technology To Increase Productivity

Google Cloud and Deloitte are collaborating with Kroger to help the grocery chain use cloud technologies to increase employee productivity across its 2,800 stores nationwide. Kroger recently deployed a variety of Google Cloud data analytics, artificial intelligence and machine learning tools under an application framework co-developed by Deloitte and Kroger. The tools are already empowering […]

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Numina Launches Pakt To Democratize Warehouse Automation

The Numina Group, a Chicago-based designer and integrator of warehouse automation solutions, has announced the launch of Pakt, a pack and ship automation solution, built for fulfillment operations.  Pakt breaks down the financial and operational barriers that have previously existed with end of line automation, reducing pack and ship labor by 70 percent and increasing throughput capacity by more […]

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Post Consumer Brands Introduces Disney Cereals For Anniversary

To commemorate the 100th anniversary of Disney, Lakeville, Minnesota-based Post Consumer Brands is participating in the Disney 100 Years of Wonder celebration with the launch of multiple, limited-edition offerings. Post worked with Disney to create a themed fruity cereal, a confetti cake flavored cereal and a special edition collector’s cereal item. The themed fruity cereal features Mickey Mouse head-shaped silhouette cereal pieces with […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Southeast

Lenovo Showcases Self-Service Kiosk At NRF 2023

At the NRF 2023 Retail Conference, North Carolina-based Lenovo showcased its scan-n-go self-service kiosk, as well as new AI, infrastructure and digital storefront solutions. Lenovo has seen a surge in demand for self-service solutions that integrate digital experiences into brick-and-mortar retail operations. Self-service kiosks offer customers an integrated, contactless shopping experience at checkout, freeing up employees to focus […]

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Consumers Believe Technology Will Improve Shopping Experience

A consumer shopping survey sponsored by Shekel Scales revealed that 90 percent of consumers believe technology will improve the overall shopping experience. While nearly 60 percent of consumers cited technology that speeds and simplifies the self-checkout process, more than 30 percent of respondents expressed a desire for technology that helps them get in and out of […]