Instacart has begun new partnerships with two point-of-sale (POS) providers –DUMAC Business Systems and TRUNO Retail Technology Solutions – to offer Caper Carts to their grocer networks, providing end-to-end POS integration from sales through implementation. Caper Carts, Instacart’s artificial intelligence-powered smart carts, allow customers to scan items as they shop, track spending for budget management […]
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Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National
December Online Grocery Sales Climb 19% Versus Last Year
The U.S. online grocery market ended December with $9.6 billion in monthly sales, an 18.7 percent increase over last year, as all three fulfillment methods posted year-over-year (YOY) sales gains, according to the Brick Meets Click/Mercatus grocery shopper survey fielded Dec. 30-31. December marks the fifth straight month of online grocery sales above $9.5 billion […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National
Report: Shoppers, Retailers See Benefits From AI In-Store
Seven in 10 consumers are familiar with the use of artificial intelligence (AI) at the retail locations where they shop, and more than half have a positive impression of the technology, according to a new SPAR Group survey. The report found that consumers are looking for wider deployment of AI-supported services like in-aisle promotions, product […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National
DoorDash, Ibotta Partner To Help Customers Save Money
Ibotta and DoorDash have begun a multi-year partnership to provide DoorDash customers with access to Ibotta’s catalog of digital promotions. In joining the Ibotta Performance Network (IPN), DoorDash is helping consumers save more through personalized promotions and coupons on items in a range of categories, including grocery, health and beauty, home improvement and alcohol. For […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National
Study: Retailers Deploying Mobile Apps Will Double By 2026
The “2025 Connected Retail Experience Study: Mobility is Driving Associate Productivity” by Incisiv, conducted in collaboration with Verizon Business and Cisco, shows that retailers are shifting their priorities to focus on digital solutions to help improve associate productivity and offset ongoing macroeconomic factors like labor shortages and pressure on supply-and- demand efficiencies. The annual study, now […]
Posted inSustainability News, Corporate Store News, Northeast
King Kullen Adds Facilio To Prepare For EPA Changes
Long Island-based supermarket chain King Kullen has selected Facilio’s Connected Retail software platform to automate its refrigeration compliance management and stay ahead of the upcoming Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulatory changes, especially the AIM Act Emissions Reduction and Reclamation Regulations. “The U.S. is facing the biggest shift in refrigerant regulations since they were created in […]
Posted inMarketing News, Albertsons, West
Albertsons Media Collective Launches API Offering, TransUnion Partnership
Albertsons Media Collective, the retail media arm for The Albertsons Cos., has launched an API (Application Programming Interface) that will enable advertisers to integrate the grocer’s campaign performance data into their own measurement models for analysis. Complementing these efforts, Albertsons Media Collective is also partnering with TransUnion to offer advertisers TruAudience marketing mix modeling (MMM) […]
Posted inMarketing News, Corporate Store News, West
Grocery Outlet Begins ‘Free Groceries For Life’ Sweepstakes
Grocery Outlet has launched a “Free Groceries for Life” sweepstakes, where customers can enter for a chance to win a range of prizes, including a lifetime of free groceries. “This sweepstakes puts the treasure in treasure hunt,” said Eric Lindberg, chairman and interim president and CEO of the California-based company. “We are absolutely thrilled to […]
Posted inGrocery Store Equipment, Ask The Experts, Frozen Food, National
How Refrigeration Regulations Are Impacting Retailers And How To Prepare
Sponsored content Hussmann spent the last half of 2024 on the road bringing its traveling roadshow “The Evolve Experience” to retailers’ doorsteps to share education and training on refrigeration regulations impacting how they manage their refrigeration and plan new stores and remodels. The approach has been designed to provide retailers and technicians across North America […]
Posted inMerchandising News, Independent Store News, Industry Leaders Speak, National
Winning the Shrink Battle – How Independent Grocers Can Maximize Their Margins
Sponsored content Shrink silently chips away at profits through outdated product, theft, overstocking, damage and errors. These losses aren’t just missed revenue – they lead to dissatisfied customers and reduced reinvestment opportunities. Reducing shrink isn’t just about cutting losses – it’s about gaining clarity, control and profitability in a competitive industry. Shrink is the difference […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Feature, National
Exec From nCountR: Reaching Shoppers At Store Level Vitally Important
As popular as e-commerce has become, about 80 percent of retail transactions still take place in the real world, at the store. “Every retailer, including some of the largest on the planet, see more foot traffic than they do digital traffic by a very large factor,” noted Hans Fischmann, VP and GM of the nCountR […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Executive News, National
Riedy Joining Ibotta As Chief Revenue Officer
Chris Riedy will join Ibotta as chief revenue officer, effective Jan. 13. He will report to CEO and founder Bryan Leach and will join the company’s senior leadership team. Riedy will oversee all revenue-generating activities of the company. He will be focused on leading Ibotta’s sales team, strengthening ties with Ibotta’s portfolio of premium brand […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Midwest, Schnucks
Schnucks, Cognira Partner To Boost Promotions
St. Louis-based Schnucks Markets Inc. is using Cognira’s AI-powered PromoAI solution to transform promotional planning, optimization and analysis across the grocer’s 114 stores. Schnucks selected Cognira’s PromoAI for its advanced artificial intelligence capabilities and promotional workflows. PromoAI will help Schnucks enhance cross-department collaboration, leveraging data-driven insights to drive smarter, more effective promotions. The solution will manage all […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, Feature, National
Ibotta Digital Promo Network Powers Loyalty Programs
Denver-based Ibotta powers cash-back rewards for companies including Albertsons, Dollar General, H-E-B, Instacart, Kroger, Schnuck Markets, Sprouts, Walmart and many others. Shoppers download the app and can get rewards by scanning a receipt or linking their store loyalty account to the app to earn points. To date, 50 million people have downloaded the app and […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Southeast
ECRS Marks Milestone With Gateway EDI Solution
ECRS has reached 100 supplier integrations for Gateway, its electronic data interchange (EDI) solution, a module within the comprehensive retail management software suite, CATAPULT Retail POS. Among these 100 supplier integrations, some of the most notable partners include UNFI, KeHE, Associated Wholesale Grocers, McKesson, Phillip & King and Southern Glazers. These EDI partnerships empower independent retailers to further streamline their supply […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Health & Wellness, National
CaringBridge Adds Instacart Delivery For Family Caregivers
CaringBridge, a nonprofit health platform, and Instacart have partnered to allow easier community-led support for groceries and essentials for family caregivers. Users on the CaringBridge platform will have the option to use Instacart to send and receive groceries and other key household items from local, regional and national retailers across the country. Instacart reaches more than 98 […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Corporate Store News, National
The Fresh Market Adds Vusion 360 Tech Solutions To All Locations
VusionGroup has been selected by The Fresh Market, a fresh food and specialty grocery chain, to digitalize both signage and inventory management of its stores. This partnership will bring in a suite of Vusion 360 technology solutions, including digital shelf labels, VusionCloud, Captana’s computer vision and AI technology and Memory Store Analytics to all 166 locations across […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Associated Wholesale Grocers, Independent Store News, Southeast
AWG Member Roberts Co. Joins Upside To Boost Loyalty
Roberts Company Inc., a grocery chain operating Corner Market and Grocery Depot locations in the Jackson/Hattiesburg, Mississippi, area, has partnered with Upside, building on the technology firm’s efforts to support Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. (AWG) members. “We are committed to delivering exceptional service, and Upside’s work to drive more customers to our Corner Market and […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Grocery Store Layout, National
Incisiv, Toshiba Highlight Store Innovation In 2025 Industry Report
As the retail industry faces pressure to redefine the role of physical stores, Incisiv – in partnership with Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions – has released “2025 State of the Industry: Store Innovation.” The report outlines key challenges and transformative opportunities in retail as stores move beyond the traditional commerce model to embrace roles as experience […]
Posted inPackaging News, National
Pactiv Evergreen, Novolex Announce Merger Agreement
Novolex and Pactiv Evergreen Inc. have entered into a definitive agreement to combine, creating one manufacturer in food, beverage and specialty packaging products. The combination brings together two complementary businesses that will offer a broad product platform. The asset base will include an extensive manufacturing footprint and an expansive distribution network, enhancing the combined company’s […]