Walmart, in partnership with DroneUp, is introducing drone delivery service for customers in the Phoenix, Arizona, area and will be fulfilled from four stores. This marks the first time customers in the state can take advantage of Walmart’s drone delivery, following the retailer’s earlier announcement of plans to expand its DroneUp network to reach four million […]
Category: Grocery Industry
Posted inH-E-B, Independent Store News, Online Grocery Technology, Southwest
H-E-B’s Favor Launches Holiday Hunger Relief Campaign
Austin, Texas-based Favor, the on-demand delivery service that was acquired by H-E-B in 2018, has announced a partnership with Feeding Texas for the holiday season. Through the end of the year, customers can give any amount to Feeding Texas after every order via the app or online at favordelivery.com/donate/FeedingTexas. Favor will match customer contributions up to $25,000 total. “We are grateful to […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Southeast
ECRS To Host Ignite 2023 Retail Conference In Charlotte, NC
ECRS will host the Ignite 2023 Retail Success Conference Aug. 7-9 in Charlotte, North Carolina. This event will be the ninth Ignite, where retail and technology executives come together with industry thought leaders from across the country. Guests will able to share insight and ideas and explore innovative solutions to optimize retail performance. Attendees will […]
Posted inPackaging News, Midwest
Hungry Jack Introduces Refreshed Packaging, New Website
Chicago-based Hungry Jack has introduced refreshed packaging, a renovated website and pancake mixes made with no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives to celebrate for National Maple Syrup Day on Dec. 17. Hungry Jack will debut the new packaging across all products, including dry mixes, frozen pancakes and microwaveable syrup bottles featuring a bolder, modern design. The packaging […]
Posted inPackaging News, Midwest
Kellogg Introduces NaviLens Smart Codes On Packaging
Battle Creek, Michigan-based Kellogg is incorporating NaviLens technology into the packaging of four of its cereal brands: Kellogg’s Corn Flakes, Special K Original, Rice Krispies and Crispix. The front and side of these cereal boxes will feature a NaviLens optical smart code comprising colorful squares on a black background that can be detected and read by the NaviLens and NaviLens GO apps. With the apps, […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Midwest
SpartanNash Pilots Afresh AI Service In 10 Family Fare Stores
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash has announced a partnership with Afresh Technologies to pilot its AI-powered predictive ordering and inventory management solution at 10 of the company’s Family Fare grocery stores. “Our partnership with Afresh will help SpartanNash deliver fresh produce to our store guests while also minimizing food waste, which is a key focus area for our […]
Posted inMeijer, Albertsons, National, Online Grocery Technology
Uber Expands Meijer Grocery Delivery In Midwest, Southeast
Uber Technologies has announced a new partnership with Meijer to offer on-demand and scheduled grocery delivery for consumers across Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin. Beginning this week, about 250 Meijer locations will be available to shop through the app. Stores will be featured throughout the Uber Eats app during the holiday season and will be included in Uber’s Holiday Shop. […]
Posted inMeijer, Midwest, Online Grocery Technology, Sustainability News
Meijer Deploys Two All-Electric Semitrucks In Michigan
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer is deploying two of the first all-electric semitrucks outside of California. The retailer operates one of the largest fleets in Michigan with 250 semitrucks and was the first in North America to implement the EPA’s 2010 near-zero emissions standards in 2009. It is also the first nationwide to track the performance of the Freightliner eCascadia semitrucks in […]