The share of U.S. households that have ever bought groceries online ended the quarter at 81 percent.
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Festival Foods Launches Loyalty Program Offering Rewards
The grocer has refreshed its guest loyalty program to deliver savings directly at checkout and its updated mobile app and website.
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Corporate Store News, National
Sprouts Farmers Market Joins Shipt Marketplace For Same-Day Delivery
Shipt is offering eligible new members four months of membership at 99 cents per month, which the company said is a first.
Posted inSupply Chain News, Corporate Store News, Equipment & Technology, Featured News, Online Grocery Technology, West
Walmart Opens 5th ‘Next-Gen’ Fulfillment Center In CA
Another of the centers, which allow Walmart to offer next- or two-day shipping, has been announced for northeast Georgia.
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Equipment & Technology, Featured News, Independent Store News, Piggly Wiggly, Southeast
Piggly Wiggly Food For Less Chooses eGrowcery For E-Commerce
“Our shoppers want a fast and easy way to get their groceries, and that’s exactly what this upgrade delivers,” said Cody McDaniel, co-owner of Piggly Wiggly Food For Less.
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DoorDash Unveils Text Ordering, Drone Delivery, Retail Expansion At Dash Forward
U.S. consumers on iOS can join a beta waitlist to test the text message ordering feature.
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Kroger Offering World Elite Mastercard To Amplify Customer Rewards
Cardholders can earn up to 5X points on purchases through Kroger.com and the Kroger app.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Deli News, Northeast, Online Grocery Technology
Two Remodeled Giants In PA Holding Oct. 2 Celebrations
The York and Temple stores both stayed open through months-long renovations.
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Featured News, Grocery Research, National
Groceryshop Wrapup: Grocery Leaning On AI As Shoppers Get Pickier
Among 150-plus speakers, this message emerged: the grocery basket is being reshaped from several directions at once.
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Health & Wellness, News, Southwest
WIC Online Shopping, Home Delivery Pilot Launches With Chickasaw Nation
The pilot targets WIC participants facing transportation, mobility or geographic barriers to shopping at brick-and-mortar authorized retailers.
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Walmart CEO Pledges No Personalized Pricing As Surveillance Pricing Scrutiny Grows
Walmart CEO John Furner has committed the retailer to not using income, shopping history or urgency to set prices, extending EDLP to its AI tools and shelf labels.
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Iridio by RRD, Swiftly Unite Print And Digital Circulars
The companies said retailers have been forced to treat the different media as separate, competing programs.
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National, News
More Grocers Add No-Markup Pricing On Instacart
Bashas, Fareway, Grocery Outlet, Raley’s and Super King Markets are among the retailers that have made the move.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Equipment & Technology, Online Grocery Technology, Southwest
Walmart Evolves Scintilla Into Commerce Intelligence Platform
Nearly 30 case studies from the U.S., Mexico and Canada showcased how suppliers are using insights from the platform.
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Featured News, Grocery Research, National
DoorDash: SNAP Delivery Brings Grocers New, High-Frequency Customers
DoorDash says more than 4.5 million consumers have added SNAP/EBT cards to the app since 2023.
Posted inEquipment & Technology, National, Online Grocery Technology, Suppliers
Spins Launches Agentic Discovery For AI-Powered Commerce
The platform shows how products appear in AI-generated recommendations so any issues can be addressed.
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Kroger Sees Grocery Becoming A Managed Service In AI Future
EVP and Chief Digital Officer Yael Cosset said that AI won’t replace human connection and should be used to give associates more time to develop those connections.
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Equipment & Technology, National, Retail Media
Instacart Adds Gopuff To Marketplace, Extends Ads Reach
Instacart customers can order fresh groceries, snacks, beverages and household staples through the new Gopuff storefront and get delivery in 15 minutes.
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Instacart Gives Grocers, CPG Brands Real-Time View Of Store Shelves
The new software maps stores down to individual products so users can understand what is happening on shelves and act on it.
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More Value, Easier Access: Why (And How) The Fresh Market Overhauled Its Digital Experience
Shoppers have access to more banners and more channels than ever before, so a grocer’s loyalty program needs to stand out in the crowd.