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 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 […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National

Instacart Introduces SNAP Eligibility Screener To Educate Consumers

Instacart has introduced a new Supplemental Nutrition Access Program (SNAP) eligibility screener on its EBT SNAP information page. The new tool, powered by Advocatia Solutions Inc., lets customers anonymously check whether they may be eligible for SNAP benefits in less than 60 seconds and find relevant state resources to streamline enrollment. The launch marks the first […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Independent Store News, National, Save A Lot

RFMN Begins Partnership With Save A Lot’s Independent Grocers

Retail Fluent Media Network (RFMN), a retail media and ad tech company, has begun a partnership with Save A Lot’s independent retail partners, including its 750 independently-owned and -operated stores across 32 states in the U.S. Through this partnership, Save A Lot’s independent retail partners will have the opportunity to utilize Digital Window Signs to […]