Instacart has launched AI Solutions, a new suite of enterprise offerings designed to help grocers of all sizes compete in an artificial intelligence-first world. Built specifically for the complexity of grocery, the solutions extend Instacart’s technology across online storefronts, store shelves and shopping carts – helping retailers deliver more personalized shopping experiences through AI. “AI […]
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Fareway Recognized At TAI’s 2025 Prometheus Awards
Fareway Stores Inc. was recognized Nov. 6 by the Technology Association of Iowa (TAI) during its 2025 Prometheus Awards, which honor people and organizations driving innovation and excellence in the state’s technology industry. For the first time in company history, Fareway received three nominations across major individual categories, with Director of Retail Systems Zachary Lane […]
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Ahold Delhaize USA Rolls Out Digital, E-Commerce Platform To All Stores
Ahold Delhaize USA has completed the rollout of its digital and e-commerce platform for all five U.S. brands – Food Lion, The Giant Co., Giant Food, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. This milestone was marked as Hannaford transitioned to the platform this fall. The modern, cloud-based architecture enables the Ahold Delhaize USA brands to collectively […]
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Total Online Grocery Sales Reach $11.6B In October
U.S. monthly online grocery sales totaled $11.6 billion in October, a 10.5 percent increase over the previous year, according to the Brick Meets Click Grocery Shopper Survey, sponsored by Mercatus. October’s moderate growth rate compared to the 2024 surge was the result of an expanding base of monthly active users (MAUs), tempered by anemic gains […]
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Albertsons Cos. Adds Free Uber One Perks For Loyalty Members
Albertsons Companies Inc. is collaborating with Uber, becoming the first major grocer to offer Uber One perks to all free and paid loyalty members. As the company continues to invest in its loyalty program, members of the free for U and paid FreshPass programs can receive extended free trials of Uber One. “At Albertsons Cos., […]
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ECRS, Ricoh Partner For Onsite Service Of Self-Checkout Solutions
ECRS has begun a strategic partnership with Ricoh USA Inc., a provider of digital workplace services and information management, that will bring onsite service and support to ECRS’s self-checkout products, enhancing reliability and customer satisfaction across retail environments. Through Ricoh’s Service Advantage program and its extensive service network and expertise in managed services, ECRS customers […]
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Giant Eagle Launches Upside Pay For Instant Cash Back
Giant Eagle Inc. has expanded its partnership with Upside by launching Upside Pay across all of its stores. The secure mobile payment option gives shoppers instant cash back at the register – no receipt uploads required – while helping Giant Eagle strengthen customer loyalty and drive measurable sales growth. “We’re always looking for ways to enhance the in-store experience, […]
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AFS Expands Instacart Solutions To Member Retailers, Banners
Utah-based Associated Food Stores (AFS) is bringing Instacart’s white-label e-commerce solutions Storefront and Storefront Pro to its owned and operated banners, including Fresh Market, Lin’s and Macey’s, and independent member stores, including Broulim’s, Davis Food & Drug, Kent’s and Lee’s, providing them with e-commerce and retail media capabilities “We’re excited to partner with AFS to […]