At the NRF 2023 Retail Conference, North Carolina-based Lenovo showcased its scan-n-go self-service kiosk, as well as new AI, infrastructure and digital storefront solutions. Lenovo has seen a surge in demand for self-service solutions that integrate digital experiences into brick-and-mortar retail operations. Self-service kiosks offer customers an integrated, contactless shopping experience at checkout, freeing up employees to focus […]
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Consumers Believe Technology Will Improve Shopping Experience
A consumer shopping survey sponsored by Shekel Scales revealed that 90 percent of consumers believe technology will improve the overall shopping experience. While nearly 60 percent of consumers cited technology that speeds and simplifies the self-checkout process, more than 30 percent of respondents expressed a desire for technology that helps them get in and out of […]
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Mercatus Unveils Mobile Grocery Shopping App
Toronto-based Mercatus has announced the evolution of Mercatus Mobile, a new mobile commerce experience for grocery retailers and their customers. According to the company, Mercatus Mobile delivers a “seamless” shopping experience to help grocers increase mobile conversions, improve order frequency and retain online customers. The new mobile app offers grocery retailers more control over their online experience providing […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, Executive News, Southeast
Upshop Adds Two Industry Executives To Leadership Team
Tampa, Florida-based Upshop has added two industry executives to its leadership team. The technology firm named Ryan Voorhees as COO and Mark Hawthorne as chief innovation and strategy officer. The former Albertsons and Safeway executives have experience leveraging technology, data science, analytics and business process improvements to transform the grocery shopping experience. “Technology built to […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, West
SymphonyAI, Oracle Collaborate On Cloud-Based Solutions
Palo Alto, California-based SymphonyAI has announced a collaboration with Texas-based Oracle to offer its solutions on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure using services including Oracle Exadata Database Service, GPU-accelerated compute and performance monitoring. Beginning with SymphonyAI’s retail and CPG vertical solutions, customers can transition to the cloud to shorten technology deployment time and help ensure better real-time services with robust scalability […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Southwest
DemandTec By Acoustic Selects Logic As Partner For Customer Base
Conway, Arkansas-based DemandTec by Acoustic has announced a partnership with Logic to deliver implementation and change management services to its global customer base. With this partnership, DemandTec customers have access to Logic’s retail technology consultants, methodologies and technology accelerators. The companies will deliver tools and strategic advice to help retailers implement technology solutions and address supply chain disruption, rising […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Southwest
Walmart Partners With Salesforce On Pickup, Delivery Technology
Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart Commerce Technologies and Walmart GoLocal have announced a partnership with Salesforce to provide retailers with access to technologies and solutions that power local pickup and delivery for shoppers. Walmart Commerce Technologies Store Assist local fulfillment app and Walmart GoLocal local delivery solutions will be available through Salesforce AppExchange to help retailers thrive […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Southwest
Brierley To Showcase Loyalty Program Innovations At NRF 2023
Frisco, Texas-based Brierley will exhibit its platform, LoyaltyonDemand, with PopID’s facial verification technology Jan. 15-17 at NRF 2023: Retail’s Big Show in New York. This POS integration will enhance the customer experience and increase engagement for loyalty program members to participate and redeem rewards with facial verification. PopID provides a secure authentication service to verify a person’s identity based on facial […]
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VoCoVo Debuts Voice Technology In The Fresh Market Stores
England-based VoCoVo has announced its expansion into the U.S. market through the rollout of its voice communication technology with Greensboro, North Carolina-based The Fresh Market. The Fresh Market has integrated VoCoVo headsets with telephony capabilities in 44 stores to improve customer experience and in-store communication. This allows team members from different store areas, for example […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, West
CitrusAd, AdsPostX Partner To Provide Consumer Shopping Ads
CitrusAd and Seattle, Washington-based AdsPostX have announced a global retail media partnership that can help retailers provide relevant ads through a customer’s complete shopping experience. AdsPostX launched its post transaction ad platform to bring optionality, controls and flexibility to a space led by Rokt. “Our company offers retailers an easy-to-integrate ad platform that drives high-yielding revenue […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Southwest
SymphonyAI Retail Names Tempo Award Recipients
Dallas, Texas-based SymphonyAI Retail CPG has announced PepsiCo Northern Europe and Foodstuffs North Island as the winners of the inaugural Tempo Awards. The Tempo Awards program recognizes leaders setting the pace through innovation in AI-based retail and CPG technology. PepsiCo Northern Europe, a European division of PepsiCo, and Foodstuffs North Island, a New Zealand-owned and -operated […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Northeast
Cantaloupe Acquires Three Square Market
Malvern, Pennsylvania-based Cantaloupe, a digital payments and software company, has announced the completion of its acquisition of Three Square Market (32M) for $41 million. 32M is a provider of software and self-service kiosk-based point of sale and payment solutions. The acquisition delivers full service capabilities to Cantaloupe’s presence in the micro market industry while also expanding Cantaloupe’s […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, West
Procurant Expands Executive Leadership Team With New Hire
Watsonville, California-based Procurant has named 30-year industry solutions veteran Ian Grow to the senior leadership team as VP of strategic accounts. “When you combine the best technology and the best people, you can really accelerate the benefits your customers receive,” said Eric Peters, CEO. “That’s exactly what we try to do here at Procurant, and I […]
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Acosta Subsidiary Expands North American Market Leadership
Los Angeles-based CORE Foodservice has acquired Quebec-based TTS Marketing & Sales, a foodservice sales agency with footholds in Quebec, Ontario and Atlantic Canada. CORE Foodservice, part of the Acosta group of companies, is strengthening its organization through this acquisition to better support clients and customers across the continent. “We have had a strong presence in Canada and know it is a different marketplace. By bringing together our […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Southeast
Greene Concepts Provides Update On Hydration Tracking App
Marion, North Carolina-based Greene Concepts and Metatron have announced additional information regarding the new hydration application that was shared in a joint press release in October. Metatron is developing the hydration app for Greene Concepts. It enables consumers to log their water intake and encouraging people to drink water regularly until they reach their recommended daily water […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Southwest
Walmart Completes 6K Drone Deliveries In Seven States
Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart’s drone delivery program has completed its intended expansion plans for 2022. The company operates 36 drone delivery hubs across Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, North Carolina, Texas, Utah and Virginia. “I’m incredibly proud of our team for creating the largest drone delivery footprint of any U.S. retailer and providing customers with an incredibly fast – and innovative […]
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NGA Show Announces New Technology Summit
The NGA Show will offer a new education component, the Technology Summit, giving grocery retailers a look at technology from multiple perspectives. Topics will span the spectrum of technology, from AI and tech designed to improve the customer experience, to food-centric technologies, including store-level vertical farms, to retail media networks that can shape interactions between […]
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NGA Foundation Chosen To Advance SNAP Online Programs
The National Grocers Association Foundation has been awarded a $5 million grant by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service to establish a technical assistance center that will guide grocers through the process of implementing online SNAP grocery purchasing. “Independent community grocers have been pursuing expansion of their online purchasing platforms, including online […]
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Relationshop Acquires Stor.ai To Create Unified Platform
Magnolia, Texas-based Relationshop, a digital engagement platform for retail chains, has acquired Stor.ai, a global e-commerce solution for regional grocers. The companies said the acquisition will empower regional grocers with a unified i-commerce platform, combining operational excellence with data analytics and omni-channel engagement capabilities to increase transactions, enhance loyalty and grow sales. The new entity […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, West
GrubMarket Named On Best Workplaces Of The Year List
San Francisco-based GrubMarket has been selected as one of the 50 Best Workplaces for 2022 by The Silicon Review, a business magazine for global business leaders, decision-makers and professionals. “We are honored to receive this recognition alongside many of the world’s most revolutionary businesses,” said Mike Xu, CEO of GrubMarket. “With an employee-centered culture and a rapidly growing […]