Bowman’s Market has introduced Caper Carts, Instacart’s artificial intelligence-powered smart carts, to enhance the in-store shopping experience at its store in Kaysville, Utah. The carts allow customers to scan, bag and pay for their items on the Caper Cart – streamlining the shopping process and eliminating the need to wait to check out. Caper Carts […]
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Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Southwest, Walmart
Walmart Utilizing AI To Transform Holiday Shopping Experiences
Walmart is using artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI (GenAI) technology tools to make the holiday shopping experience faster and more convenient – from discovery to purchase, delivery and returns. Personalized gift ideas When customers visit Walmart.com, AI technologies understand their preferences, and GenAI predicts the type of content they’d like to see. In the […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Health & Wellness, Midwest, Online Grocery Technology
The Kroger Co., Bitewell Partner On Nutrition Scoring System
The Kroger Co. and bitewell are collaborating to bring bitewell’s FoodHealth Score, a nutrition scoring system, to Kroger customers nationwide. The scoring system seeks to give customers a fast, reliable way to evaluate the healthfulness of their food. Bitewell’s FoodHealth Score rates foods from 1 to 100 based on multiple factors, including nutrient density and […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, National
Uber Eats Accepting SNAP EBT Through Albertsons Cos., Walgreens
Uber Eats is accepting Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) payments, beginning with regional grocery banners Albertsons, Safeway, Jewel-Osco and Vons, as well as Walgreens locations nationwide and Duane Reade stores in New York. Eligible customers can use their SNAP EBT benefits to order groceries from participating locations through the Uber Eats […]
Posted inGelson's, Grocery Store Equipment, Online Grocery Technology, West
Gelson’s Unveils ReCharge C-Store Concept
Gelson’s Markets has opened its first ReCharge by Gelson’s location in partnership with Rove, a developer and operator of full-service electric vehicle charging stations. Located at 1008 E. 17th St. in Santa Ana, California, the 3,000-square-foot convenience store offers shoppers an accessible way to charge their EVs while picking up meals, coffee, beverages and grocery […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Ask The Experts, National
What To Consider When Implementing A Loyalty Program In Your Store
Sponsored content Implementing a successful loyalty and marketing program is an essential strategy for independent grocers and retailers looking to foster customer retention, drive sales and differentiate themselves in an increasingly competitive market. With LOC Software’s experience in providing tailored solutions for independent grocers, we understand the importance of a well-thought-out strategy. Below we will […]
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Report: Grocery Media Networks Represent $8.5B Opportunity For Growth
According to a new report by Grocery Doppio, 68 percent of retailers say investment in a grocery media network is a high priority. The report – “State of Digital Grocery: In-Store Media Monetization” and conducted in collaboration with RRD, developer of nCountR – reveals retail media is an $8.5 billion opportunity for U.S. grocery retailers to […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Midwest, Online Grocery Technology
The Kroger Co., Avery Dennison Eye Improved Inventory Tracking
Mentor, Ohio-based Avery Dennison will begin working with Cincinnati-based The Kroger Co. to build a better associate and customer experience through RFID inventory automation technology. The collaboration makes item-level digital identification possible, enabling more frequent and accurate inventory information to maximize freshness and reduce waste. “Our work with Avery Dennison will improve inventory visibility, which means […]