Picadeli and Digimarc Corp. are partnering to tackle retail shrink and food fraud in the fresh and prepared foods market. The partnership integrates Digimarc’s advanced digital watermarks into Picadeli’s branded packaging, enabling retailers to implement secure, automated product verification and ensure pricing accuracy at self-checkout. The innovation reduces shrinkage while maintaining a seamless customer experience. Retailers […]
Category: Grocery Industry
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National, Walmart
Walmart Begins Pilot Program With Aira To Help Blind Customers
Walmart has begun a partnership with Aira, a mobile application that connects members of the blind and low vision community with sighted interpreters, who communicate visual information. Using remote access to a phone camera or piece of wearable technology, Aira interpreters act as eyes inside the store. Walmart is offering the way-finding service free to […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Foodtown, Northeast
Allegiance Retail Services Launches Scan. Pay. Go Service At Foodtown Locations
Allegiance Retail Services, a supermarket grocery services co-op, has launched “Scan. Pay. Go,” a mobile shopping solution, at Ferreira Foodtown at Jackson Heights in Queens, New York. “The initiative marks a significant milestone in grocery retail innovation, aiming to redefine the shopping experience through advanced mobile solutions,” said Donna Zambo, VP and CMO of Allegiance […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National
HAC Inc. Begins First Phase Of Digital Transformation With Upshop
HAC Inc., an employee-owned grocery chain with a presence in Oklahoma, Texas and Georgia, has begun the first phase of a multi-year digital transformation strategy, partnering with Upshop to implement computer-generated ordering (CGO) technology. This technology will help Homeland stores with inventory management and reduce employee-owner time on ordering, creating more convenience for customers in-store. […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Southeast
ECRS’ QuickCheck Earns Industry Quality, Safety Certification
Boone, North Carolina-based ECRS has shared that its self-checkout solution, QuickCheck, has achieved certification from Underwriters Laboratories (UL), a leader in safety science. The certification provides independent verification to retailers and shoppers that the self-checkout has been thoroughly evaluated and meets established safety, quality and security standards. “We are thrilled with our recent certification completion, as […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Executive News, Marketing News, Merchandising News, Midwest
Kroger Names Adcock Chief Merchandising, Marketing Officer
The Kroger Co. has promoted SVP of Operations Mary Ellen Adcock to chief merchandising and marketing officer, succeeding Stuart Aitken, who is stepping down as SVP, chief merchandising and marketing officer to pursue other professional opportunities. Aitken will remain in his role at Kroger through Dec. 31. “Mary Ellen is a respected leader both within Kroger and […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Northeast, Tops Friendly Markets
Northeast Grocery Inc., Google Cloud Partner To Modernize IT Infrastructure
In a shift aimed at unlocking new levels of innovation, streamlining operations and setting the foundation for future technology-driven growth, Northeast Grocery Inc. has launched a collaboration with Google Cloud to migrate its IT infrastructure and applications from traditional data centers to the cloud. With the collaboration, NGI will gain access to the advantages of […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National, The Kroger Co.
Groceryshop 2024 Highlights Personalization, AI, Community-Focused Strategies
Groceryshop 2024 drew more than 4,000 senior executives from more than 50 countries for a three-day conference last month in Las Vegas that showcased revolutionary developments in retail technology, consumer engagement strategies and the future of grocery. More than 160 speakers from top retailers, consumer brands and technology companies gathered to share best practices and […]