One-quarter of global respondents say they are already ordering grocery products online for home delivery and more than half (55 percent) are willing to use it in the future, according to a new Nielsen Global E-commerce and the New Retail Survey. The survey polled 30,000 online respondents in 60 countries to understand how digital technology […]
Category: Online Grocery Technology
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Kroger Buys Certain Dunnhumby Assets To Create New ‘84.51°’ Business
DunnhumbyUSA joint venture partners dunnhumby Ltd. and The Kroger Co. today announced what they call a “new chapter in their successful alliance that will provide greater flexibility for both parties to use data to create substantial opportunities for innovation and growth.” Under the new arrangements dunnhumby Ltd. and Kroger will replace their existing exclusive joint […]
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Technology Is Revolutionizing Shopping
The NGA Show concluded in February, but I still find myself thinking about how new technology innovations are changing the fundamental nature of grocery shopping. The impact of consumer-facing technology was a huge topic among show attendees. Several breakout sessions presented fascinating updates on the latest tech ideas that are driving rapid change throughout the […]
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Aptaris, Accelitec Partner To Bring Enterprise Marketing And Promotions Management To POS
Aptaris, an enterprise marketing and promotions management provider, and Accelitec, a provider of cloud-based digital and mobile marketing solutions, are partnering to deliver services that provide marketers with greater ability to identify consumer behavior and act on opportunities to drive profitability. The arrangement will allow marketers and merchandisers to use Aptaris’ enterprise marketing and promotions […]
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Sprouts Recognized By Supply Chain Solutions Provider As Innovator Of The Year
iTradeNetwork, a provider of supply chain solutions for the food service and retail industries, has honored Sprouts Farmers Market with its Innovator of the Year Award for Supply Chain Technology. The Phoenix, Arizona-based grocers was recognized for its visionary contributions shaping the breakthrough new iTrade store order management solution, scheduled for general release later this […]
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AFS Launches Platform To Provide Online, Mobile Shopping Opportunities
Associated Food Stores (AFS) is making grocery shopping more convenient through a partnership with Rosie, an integrated software company, which will provide online/mobile shopping opportunities to retailers. The new platform will enable participating AFS corporate and member stores to reach new customers, while providing consumer behavior analytics, data analysis and new marketing opportunities. Saveway Market […]
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Lucky, Save Mart And FoodMaxx Now Accept Apple Pay
Lucky, Save Mart and FoodMaxx stores are now accepting Apple Pay in all of its 217 stores throughout Northern California and Nevada. “Expect new things in our stores this year—the first of which is Apple Pay. We are working diligently to transform the shopping experience for our customers and this cutting-edge technology will help to speed them through checkout,” said Nicole Piccinini […]
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Hershey Unveils World’s First Public 3-D Chocolate Candy Printing Exhibit
The Hershey Co., in partnership with 3D Systems, has debuted its 3-D Chocolate Candy Printing exhibit at Hershey’s Chocolate World Attraction in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Consumers will have the opportunity to interact with Hershey scientists and the breakthrough technology. “We are now using 3-D technology to bring Hershey goodness to consumers in unanticipated and exciting ways,” […]