Hy-Vee Inc. is expanding its pharmacy access in rural Iowa communities via telepharmacy services. Two existing telepharmacy locations in Victor and West Liberty, Iowa, were purchased by Hy-Vee and will continue to operate as telepharmacies under the Hy-Vee Pharmacy name. Both locations opened on Nov. 6, providing patients with a direct line of communication to […]
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Target Investing In Store Technology To Improve Customer Experience
In an effort to improve shopper experience, Target has made what it calls a host of technology enhancements to its stores nationwide. “We’re using cutting-edge technology to make it easier, faster and more convenient for guests to shop Target stores,” said Mike McNamara, Target’s chief information and digital officer. “Technology is increasingly vital to make sure […]
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Icee Co. Will Debut New Flavors, Twisted Chill Machine At NACS Show
The Icee Co. plans to debut a variety of new flavors and a newly launched machine at the 2017 National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) Show, Oct. 17-20. The company will be at booth No. 4944 sampling its new offerings. Since 1967, Icee has introduced more than 150 flavors, and that list will only expand in […]
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Marty The Robot Checks Floor Conditions, Out-Of-Stocks At Giant Store
Marty the Robot is checking for any slip hazards and scanning shelves for prices that need to be adjusted or items that need to be restocked at a Giant Food Store on Union Deposit Road in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The robot is part of a pilot phase and, if successful, could expand to other Ahold USA banner stores, […]
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Two New York Wegmans Earn Grocery Stewardship Certification
Two Wegmans stores recently achieved Manomet’s Grocery Stewardship Certification (GSC) at two of its stores in Pittsford and Canandaigua, New York. The certification recognizes the grocer’s commitment to operational best practices that reduce a store’s environmental impact and save resources. The Canandaigua store has the distinction of being the highest point recipient out of the […]
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Cadillac Meijer Gets 500th Tomra Reverse Vending Machine
Tomra has installed its 500th T-90 Reverse Vending Machine (RVM) at a Meijer store in Cadillac, Michigan. Reverse vending machines allow consumers to return empty beverage containers like bottles or cans for recycling. The Meijer store now has eight T-90s. “Having the 500th installation of our T-90 RVM within a year after the initial launch of the technology […]
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Superior Grocers Installs DMV Self-Service Kiosks At 10 Stores
Superior Grocers, one of Southern California’s largest independent supermarket chains, has partnered with the California Department of Motor Vehicles to offer DMV services at 10 Superior Grocers locations. New DMV Self-Service kiosk terminals have been installed and are now available at Superior Grocers stores in Los Angeles, Lynwood, Cudahy, El Monte, Baldwin Park and other […]
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‘Tally’ Robot To Audit Shelves At Three Schnucks Stores
Schnuck Markets is turning to a high-tech partner to help maintain an “exceptional” shopping experience: an aisle-roving robot named Tally. Schnucks and Simbe Robotics will collaborate to test-pilot Tally at three St. Louis metro area stores beginning July 31. During the six-week pilot, Tally will be charged with scanning store aisles three times a day […]