Aldi has begun a partnership with Digital Wave Technology, provider of the AI-native ONE Platform, to enhance automation of digital channel product descriptions. By utilizing these enterprise AI solutions, Aldi will be able to expedite the delivery of precise, customer-focused product information to be used on the retailer’s digital touchpoints including website, app and email. […]
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ECRS Unveils POS Solutions, AI Innovations At NGA Show
ECRS unveiled its latest innovations at the 2025 NGA Show, aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and customer service in grocery retail. The Boone, North Carolina-based company demonstrated several new offerings to independent grocers attending the gathering Feb. 23-25 at the Caesars Forum Convention Center in Las Vegas. CartCheck Bottom of Basket Detection System CartCheck is […]
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Unlocking Power Of Retail Media Networks For Independent Retailers
by Mark Baum, chief collaboration officer, SVP, industry affairs, FMI – The Food Industry Association Independent retailers have long enjoyed the loyalty of their customers, offering personalized service and a unique shopping experience. This deep-rooted consumer trust is their greatest asset – and now, retail media networks present an opportunity to transform that loyalty into […]
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Four Midwest Grocers Join DoorDash Delivery Platform
DoorDash has added four Midwest grocers – Angelo Caputo’s Fresh Markets, Festival Foods, Marc’s and Woodman’s Food Markets – to the DoorDash Marketplace. The new partners offer consumers across three states increased access, adding to the more than 500,000 products available from regional grocers on the platform. Angelo Caputo’s Fresh Markets: The family-owned business specializes […]
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Helios Named First Software Winner Of Walmart’s Open Call Event
Tysons, Virginia-based Helios Artificial Intelligence has been named a winner of Walmart’s 11th Annual Open Call – the first recipient in the software category. As a result, the company has signed a deal (“golden ticket”) to provide its climate risk and price forecasting software for Walmart. Walmart held its 11th Annual Open Call event in […]
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January Online Grocery Sales Jump To $10B
The U.S. online grocery market finished January with $10 billion in monthly sales, a 16.6 percent increase over last year as all three fulfillment methods posted year-over-year (YOY) sales gains, according to the Brick Meets Click Grocery Shopper Survey fielded Jan. 30-31, sponsored by Mercatus. January marked the sixth consecutive month of online grocery sales […]
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Study: Supermarkets Lead In Online Grocery Satisfaction
The Feedback Group has released its latest national study of 1,230 online grocery shoppers, sharing key findings in consumer habits, channel performance and areas for improvement in the experience. The research confirms that online grocery shopping is entrenched in consumer behavior, with 79 percent of shoppers planning to maintain or increase it over the next […]
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ECRS Expands AI Capabilities Through CATAPULT Cognition Artemis
ECRS has enhanced artificial intelligence functionality for its e-commerce solution, CATAPULT WebCart, using CATAPULT Cognition Artemis, an AI solution. Artemis is designed to provide independent retailers with consumer personalization at a fraction of the cost. By leveraging the synergistic potential of Artemis and WebCart, retailers can offer a curated browsing experience similar to scrolling through a […]