Uber Eats has begun a partnership with Stew Leonard’s, a family-owned and -operated farm fresh food store in the Northeast, for grocery delivery. All of Stew Leonard’s Connecticut, New Jersey and New York locations are available to shop on the Uber Eats and Uber apps, giving consumers near-instant access to the brand’s exclusive items. Uber One […]
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Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, National
Wonder To Acquire Grubhub For $650M
Wonder is acquiring Grubhub, a food ordering and delivery platform with more than 375,000 merchants and 200,000 delivery partners across the U.S. Founded by entrepreneur Marc Lore, Wonder is pioneering a new category of “Fast Fine” dining. It offers multi-restaurant ordering, a first in the industry, where customers can choose from 30 or more restaurants […]
Posted inMarketing News, Amazon Fresh, Feature, Southeast, Whole Foods
Diversification Helps Acosta Group Connect Shoppers With Brands
The core purpose of Acosta Group is to “help connect shoppers with brands that they love, anywhere that they want to buy them, in this omnichannel environment,” said Darian Pickett, chief global client officer for the company, during an interview at the NACS Show in October with The Shelby Report’s Jan Meade. Understanding today’s shoppers […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Amazon Fresh, National, The Kroger Co., Whole Foods
October Online Grocery Sales Jump 28% Versus Year Ago
The U.S. online grocery market ended October with $10.5 billion in monthly sales, a 27.9 percent increase over last year as all three receiving methods posted solid year-over-year (YOY) sales growth, according to the Brick Meets Click/Mercatus grocery shopper survey. October’s total monthly sales set a record high and marked the second straight month in […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Grocery Store Layout, Northeast, Tops Friendly Markets
Tops Cuts Ribbon On Store Renovation In South Lockport, NY
Tops Friendly Markets recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony for its renovated store in South Lockport, New York, one of the largest locations in the chain’s footprint. The remodel, totaling about $4 million, is also Tops’ most significant investment to date since embarking on a capital improvement plan more than five years ago. Shoppers in […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Northeast
Giant Eagle Updates Distribution With Manhattan Active WM
Giant Eagle has implemented Manhattan’s Active Warehouse Management (WM), a cloud-native, evergreen and extensible warehouse management solution. The grocer has transitioned three of its distribution centers from an on-prem Manhattan WMS to Manhattan Active Warehouse Management. It plans to shift its remaining four distribution centers by August. Giant Eagle’s move to a cloud-native WMS has gone […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Independent Store News, National
More Independent Grocers Adopting Instacart’s Caper Carts
Several independent grocers – including Bowman’s Market, Maurer’s Market IGA, Neiman’s Family Market, Queen’s Price Chopper and Soelbergs Market – are adopting Caper Carts, Instacart’s artificial intelligence-powered smart carts. The carts offer customers shopping in these stores – which operate across Idaho, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Oregon, Utah and Washington – a more personalized shopping experience. Caper Carts are equipped with cameras, sensors […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Gelson's, National
More Grocers Adopting Instacart’s Carrot Tags, Elevating In-Store Experience
Instacart has shared that three additional grocers – Aldi, Gelson’s and Hornbacher’s – are connecting their electronic shelf labels hardware to Carrot Tags‘ pick to light functionality, following a recent chainwide rollout at Schnucks earlier this year. Carrot Tags is Instacart’s software solution that integrates into a retailer’s electronic shelf labels (ESL) hardware to enable […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National
Instacart Storefront Pro Helps Grocers Optimize Online Sales
Instacart has announced that Sprouts, Harmons, The Save Mart Companies and Rosauers are enhancing their digital presence with Instacart Storefront Pro, an advanced e-commerce solution designed for grocers of all sizes. Storefront Pro, billed as an affordable way for grocers to get online and add e-commerce to their websites, offers features and extensive customization options. Harmons has […]
Posted inSupply Chain News, Hy-Vee, Midwest
Hy-Vee Optimizes Supply Chain With Manhattan Solutions
Manhattan Associates Inc. has shared the results of its partnership with Hy-Vee Inc., an employee-owned grocery retailer with locations in nine Midwestern states. The grocer uses Manhattan’s Warehouse Management System, Transportation Management System and Demand Forecasting and Inventory Optimization to operate a distribution network that drives business results and customer satisfaction. Manhattan’s solutions have helped the retailer advance operations, […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Online Grocery Technology, West
Bowman’s Market Introduces Instacart’s Smart Carts
Bowman’s Market has introduced Caper Carts, Instacart’s artificial intelligence-powered smart carts, to enhance the in-store shopping experience at its store in Kaysville, Utah. The carts allow customers to scan, bag and pay for their items on the Caper Cart – streamlining the shopping process and eliminating the need to wait to check out. Caper Carts […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Southwest, Walmart
Walmart Utilizing AI To Transform Holiday Shopping Experiences
Walmart is using artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI (GenAI) technology tools to make the holiday shopping experience faster and more convenient – from discovery to purchase, delivery and returns. Personalized gift ideas When customers visit Walmart.com, AI technologies understand their preferences, and GenAI predicts the type of content they’d like to see. In the […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Grocery Store Layout, West
Town & Country Markets Showcases Remodeled Store In Poulsbo, WA
Town & Country Markets has completed the refresh of its store in Poulsbo, Washington, showcasing a new fresh prep counter, community kitchen and opening of its third Field House market-to-table restaurant location. Town & Country’s Poulsbo market also has a revitalized layout, responding to customer feedback and analysis of flow to enhance the shopper experience. […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Health & Wellness, Midwest, Online Grocery Technology
The Kroger Co., Bitewell Partner On Nutrition Scoring System
The Kroger Co. and bitewell are collaborating to bring bitewell’s FoodHealth Score, a nutrition scoring system, to Kroger customers nationwide. The scoring system seeks to give customers a fast, reliable way to evaluate the healthfulness of their food. Bitewell’s FoodHealth Score rates foods from 1 to 100 based on multiple factors, including nutrient density and […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, National
Uber Eats Accepting SNAP EBT Through Albertsons Cos., Walgreens
Uber Eats is accepting Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) payments, beginning with regional grocery banners Albertsons, Safeway, Jewel-Osco and Vons, as well as Walgreens locations nationwide and Duane Reade stores in New York. Eligible customers can use their SNAP EBT benefits to order groceries from participating locations through the Uber Eats […]
Posted inGelson's, Grocery Store Equipment, Online Grocery Technology, West
Gelson’s Unveils ReCharge C-Store Concept
Gelson’s Markets has opened its first ReCharge by Gelson’s location in partnership with Rove, a developer and operator of full-service electric vehicle charging stations. Located at 1008 E. 17th St. in Santa Ana, California, the 3,000-square-foot convenience store offers shoppers an accessible way to charge their EVs while picking up meals, coffee, beverages and grocery […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Albertsons, Corporate Store News, Grocery Store Layout, National
Survey Highlights How Grocery Stores Can Improve In-Store Experience
Experience agency ChangeUp has published results from a nationwide survey that highlights how grocery stores can better meet and exceed customer expectations. ChangeUp’s team of retail experts and strategists surveyed 800 grocery shoppers to explore the growing disconnect between today’s sophisticated shoppers and grocery stores. The report, “How Shoppers are Outpacing Store Evolution,” was conducted to provide retailers with critical […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Ask The Experts, National
What To Consider When Implementing A Loyalty Program In Your Store
Sponsored content Implementing a successful loyalty and marketing program is an essential strategy for independent grocers and retailers looking to foster customer retention, drive sales and differentiate themselves in an increasingly competitive market. With LOC Software’s experience in providing tailored solutions for independent grocers, we understand the importance of a well-thought-out strategy. Below we will […]
Posted inMeijer, Grocery Store Layout, Midwest
Meijer To Hold Open Call For New Construction Suppliers
Meijer will host an open call for new construction services companies to be considered for the retailer’s upcoming 2025 and 2026 construction projects. Companies of all sizes can apply here from Nov. 1-30 for consideration. Qualified companies must be able to perform work within the Meijer six-state footprint (Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, Wisconsin and Kentucky) and specialize in earthwork, landscaping, paving, concrete, roofing, floor painting, […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National
Report: Grocery Media Networks Represent $8.5B Opportunity For Growth
According to a new report by Grocery Doppio, 68 percent of retailers say investment in a grocery media network is a high priority. The report – “State of Digital Grocery: In-Store Media Monetization” and conducted in collaboration with RRD, developer of nCountR – reveals retail media is an $8.5 billion opportunity for U.S. grocery retailers to […]