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Category: Grocery Industry
Kroger And Nuro Launch First Unmanned Delivery Service For The General Public
The Kroger Co. and Nuro have launched what they say is the first-ever unmanned delivery service available to the general public in Scottsdale, Arizona. Since August, the companies have operated a self-driving grocery delivery service in Scottsdale with an autonomous Prius fleet accompanied by vehicle operators. The autonomous vehicles have completed nearly 1,000 deliveries to the […]
Kroger Selling Its ‘You Technology’ Platform To Inmar
Inmar and The Kroger Co. are forming a new strategic relationship that they say will drive innovation in digital offer management. The relationship includes the sale to Inmar of You Technology, a digital coupon and digital rebate publishing unit owned by Kroger. The sale includes a long-term services agreement with Inmar for the continued delivery of digital […]
Mercato Offers Order Management And Delivery Dispatching Service
Mercato Inc., a New York-based online ordering and delivery platform for independent grocers, is offering an order management and delivery dispatching service. The software service is designed for grocers to manage customer orders and tap into Mercato’s courier network. The service leverages the same technology Mercato offers to merchants as part of its nationwide online marketplace and grocery delivery service. It allows […]
Stop & Shop Celebrates Grand Opening Of Newton Store
Stop & Shop, a Quincy, Massachusetts-based grocery retailer, unveiled a new look in Massachusetts with the opening of a 20,950-s.f. store located at 165 Needham Street, Newton Highlands, in Newton Nexus developed by Crosspoint Associates Inc. This small-concept store is the first location in the state to feature the brand’s new logo and updated design. The […]
HR & Benefits News: Top 2 HR Compliance Questions From Independent Grocers
HR & Benefits News is a monthly column by Chris Cooley, co-founder of MyHRConcierge and SMB Benefits Advisors. Independent grocers are all too familiar with the challenges they face on a daily basis regarding the rapidly evolving supermarket industry, including competition from conventional grocery giants, changing technology, and managing cash flows amidst food deflation and increased labor […]
Dumac Acquires POS Solutions Provider Total Retail Solutions
Dumac Business Systems Inc. has acquired Total Retail Solutions (TRS), a provider of point of sale and loss prevention solutions to independent grocers. TRS supports approximately 400 supermarkets in Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi and Tennessee. All TRS customers and most of its employees will transition to Dumac. “TRS and Dumac are comparable and compatible companies. We […]
Casio America Adds New Cash Register Models To Lineup
Casio America Inc., based in Dover, New Jersey, has introduced three new models to its electronic cash register lineup, the SR-S500SC, SR-S4000MC and the SR-C4500MC, all designed for small- to medium-sized businesses. “We’re very excited to expand our lineup of electronic cash registers,” said Glenn Deal, sales development manager. “Businesses both large and small need to […]
