Boise, Idaho-based WinCo Foods has selected Invafresh to optimize its fresh operations across multiple departments to reduce shrink, improve in-stocks and lift the fresh experience. Starting with deli, foodservice and seafood departments, WinCo seeks to automate production planning to improve on-shelf availability for customers and give its employee owners a solution providing real-time, actionable data. […]
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Posted inHarris Teeter, Northeast, Online Grocery Technology, Supply Chain News
Harris Teeter Expands Delivery Across Washington, D.C.
Harris Teeter has expanded its grocery delivery across metro Washington, D.C., with an emphasis on never breaking the cold chain. Groceries are handled by company employees to maintain their temperature throughout the delivery process. They are loaded onto a Harris Teeter refrigerated delivery truck, with frozen items packed in dry ice until they reach the […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Southwest, Supply Chain News
Spoke Facility Boosts Kroger Delivery In Northern Colorado
The Kroger Co. has opened a 57,000-square-foot spoke facility in Johnstown, Colorado, that will work in conjunction with its fulfillment center in the nearby Denver suburb of Aurora. “We look forward to connecting more customers in Northern Colorado to Kroger Delivery, which brings the freshest products including Our Brands, directly to customers’ doors,” said Rebekah […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Northeast
Wakefern Launches Live Tracking For Online Delivery
Customers ordering groceries online at more than 200 ShopRite and The Fresh Grocer locations can now track their orders live thanks to a partnership between Keasbey, New Jersey-based Wakefern Food Corp. and Delivery Solutions. The real-time online delivery visibility features, through a platform offered by Delivery Solutions, improve efficiency and ensure quality, according to Wakefern. […]
Posted inMarketing News, Southeast
Alliance Retail Group Introduces ARG Marketing
Hendersonville, Tennessee-based Alliance Retail Group has announced the formation of ARG Marketing, which will allow it to move all ARG businesses under one group to drive retailer success in the independent grocery space. Leveraging the scale of 1,400 independent retailers for digital marketing, ARG Marketing will simplify complex solutions to engage consumers, maximizing marketing dollars […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Southeast
ECRS Reflects On Successful 2023 Ignite Conference
ECRS is reflecting on its recent Ignite 2023 Retail Success Conference, which drew hundreds of grocery retailers to Charlotte, North Carolina, to experience the latest in retail point-of-sale technology, forge relationships and expand their skills. Begun nine years ago as a customer appreciation gathering, the annual conference has transformed into an industry event. The company […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, West
Heritage Grocers Group Joins Upside Platform
Upside has partnered with Heritage Grocers Group, a Hispanic- and ethnic-focused grocery retailer that serves as the parent company of brands including Cardenas Markets, El Rancho Supermercado and Tony’s Fresh Market. Cardenas Markets has partnered with Upside since July 2021. As part of an expanded partnership with Heritage Grocers Group, this collaboration will include El Rancho […]
Posted inPackaging News, Midwest
Hy-Vee To Honor Jack Trice On Limited-Edition Cereal
West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee will honor Jack Trice, Iowa State University’s first Black athlete, with a limited-edition cereal that will be available in select stores across Iowa. A portion of the sales from Jack Trice Hy-Vee Wheat Flakes will benefit the Trice Legacy Foundation, which offers scholarships and technology grants for Black students. At Iowa […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Aldi, Beverage News, National
Aldi Offering On-Demand Alcohol Delivery In 21 States
Through an expanded partnership with DoorDash, Aldi is offering on-demand alcohol delivery from more than 1,200 locations across 21 states. With the addition of Aldi, nearly 80 percent of DoorDash customers can access alcohol through age-verified delivery. “In addition to giving merchants a new way to reach customers, on-demand alcohol delivery helps partners grow their […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Northeast
Stop & Shop Adds Upgraded Robots, Expands Their Use
Quincy, Massachusetts-based Stop & Shop has expanded its use of Badger Technologies’ Marty the Robot at stores across the Northeast. Marty the Robot conducts product checks to help ensure greater on-shelf availability for customers by alerting store employees when items need restocking. In addition to flagging out-of-stocks, the smarter version of Marty detects misplaced items […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Amazon Fresh, National, Whole Foods
Online Grocery Sales Climb To $9.3B In August
As many households engaged in back-to-school activities, online grocery sales in the U.S. grew 8.7 percent compared to last year, tallying $9.3 billion in sales, according to the latest monthly Brick Meets Click/Mercatus grocery shopping survey. Household demand for pickup and ship-to-home was strong, while delivery experienced a slowdown in order volume and mass continued […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National
DoorDash Adds Eight Grocery Stores As Partners
Eight grocery stores from across the nation – including Lowe’s Markets, Pruett’s Food, Stater Bros. Markets and Strack & Van Til – are among Door Dash’s new partners. “We’ve made significant progress in investing in long-term partnerships with grocers of all sizes, all while remaining focused on improving quality and execution,” said Fuad Hannon, VP […]
Posted inGrocery Store Equipment, Southeast
Toshiba Introduces ELERA Security Suite For Loss Prevention
The new ELERA Security Suite from Research Triangle Park, North Carolina-based Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions empowers retailers to minimize shrink while providing consumers with enhanced checkout experiences and reduced friction. According to the latest data from the National Retail Federation, retail shrink accounted for $94.5 billion in losses in 2021 in the U.S. and continues to be a critical challenge for […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Executive News, West
Sprouts Farmers Market Appoints Bahrenburg As Chief Technology Officer
Phoenix-based Sprouts Farmers Market Inc. has appointed James Bahrenburg as chief technology officer. Bahrenburg will report to Sprouts’ CEO Jack Sinclair and will oversee the strategic direction and management of all aspects of Sprouts’ technology. “We are pleased to add Jim Bahrenburg to the Sprouts executive leadership team,” Sinclair said. “Jim’s deep experience in retail technology leadership […]
Posted inGrocery Store Equipment, National
Mercatus, SwishBx Begin Product Sampling Partnership
Mercatus and Swish Brand Experiences, an emerging marketing technology company, have begun a partnership to advance the value of product sampling for grocery retailers and CPG brands. This collaboration addresses the pain points often associated with traditional approaches and expands retail media offerings to include data-driven, sponsored product sampling for grocers and brand marketers. Mercatus-powered retailers will […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, Meijer, Southeast
The Fresh Market Offers Grocery Delivery Through Uber Eats
Greensboro, North Carolina-based The Fresh Market Inc. has partnered with Uber Eats to offer on-demand and scheduled delivery to customers across the grocer’s operating areas. Beginning Sept. 14, all 161 stores will be available to shop through Uber and Uber Eats. With this new partnership, customers will be able to use Uber’s apps to order […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, West
Albertsons Introduces New Digital Innovations To Meal Plans Tool
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Companies has introduced new digital enhancements to its shoppable Meal Plans and Recipes tool available within the retailer’s grocery apps and websites, including Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw’s, ACME and Tom Thumb banners. Designed to provide customers with culinary inspiration throughout the week while saving time and money, the meal plan feature includes […]
Posted inGiant Food, Corporate Store News, Health & Wellness, Northeast, Online Grocery Technology
Giant Food Expands Flexible Rewards Loyalty Program
Landover, Maryland-based Giant Food is expanding its Giant Flexible Rewards loyalty program to offer rewards in the pharmacy department. Flexible Rewards members will earn points through eligible pharmacy transactions, including prescriptions and immunizations. The update makes Giant the first grocery retailer in the region to offer this level of digital rewards for pharmacy transactions. “We are very […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Merchandising News, Southwest
Walmart Offers Late-Night Delivery, Live Shopper Feature
Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart has begun to introduce late night delivery nationwide, according to a recent blog post by Tom Ward, EVP and chief e-commerce officer for Walmart U.S. “Life doesn’t always happen on schedule, and Walmart understands that implicitly. That’s why we’re thrilled to offer online pickup and delivery at over 4,000 stores nationwide, and […]
Posted inPackaging News, Southeast
Westfalia Fruit Highlights Zero-Plastic Avocado Packaging
Westfalia Fruit USA will highlight its 100 percent plastic-free bagged avocado packaging and its partnership with Can I Recycle This (CIRT), a recycling technology platform, at SEPC’s Southern Innovations show Sept. 14-16 at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. According to NeilsenIQ, nearly 50 percent of shoppers want brands to take the lead […]