Albertsons Companies was voted the ‘People’s Voice’ winner for best shopping and retail app in the 28th annual Webby Awards. Over the last year, Albertsons Cos. has been updating and redesigning its mobile app to create a fast and easy digital shopping experience. Winning this award underscores the investment and progress made in 2023 to […]
Category: Online Grocery Technology
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EVgo Fast-Charging Station Added To ShopRite In Delaware
ShopRite held a ribbon-cutting ceremony April 24 to celebrate a recently opened an EVgo electric vehicle fast-charging station at 1600 West Newport Pike in Wilmington, Delaware. Installed by EVgo Inc., the station serves four stalls with two 100kW fast chargers and one high-power 350kW fast charger capable of charging two vehicles. The station is available […]
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Invafresh Appoints Cron Chief Data Officer
Andrew Cron has joined Toronto-based Invafresh as chief data officer. “AI technologies are revolutionizing the way grocery retailers operate, enabling them to streamline supply chains, enhance customer experiences, drive labor efficiencies, reduce food waste and use technology to guide and accelerate decision making,” said Invafresh CEO Tim Spencer. “Invafresh is at the forefront of accelerating […]
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Instacart’s Foodstorm Partners With 7 Independent Grocers
FoodStorm – Instacart’s order management system (OMS) designed to help grocers manage their deli, prepared foods and catering – is being adopted by seven independent grocers. The seven grocers are: Dave’s Fresh Marketplace, the largest local and independent retailer in Rhode Island. Delucchi’s Market, a specialty market and delicatessen rooted in Redwood City. FreshTake, a […]
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DoorDash, Walgreens Expand Access For SNAP Customers
DoorDash and Walgreens have collaborated to offer SNAP/EBT payment at nearly 7,800 Walgreens stores across the country. DoorDash is the first platform that enables SNAP customers to make purchases from Walgreens using their SNAP/EBT cards. In addition, DoorDash is the first third-party delivery service provider to offer SNAP/EBT as a payment option at a major […]
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Amazon Adds Grocery Delivery Subscription For Prime Members
Amazon has introduced a new grocery delivery subscription benefit, available to Prime members and customers using EBT in more than 3,500 cities and towns across the U.S. At $9.99 per month for Prime members, the subscription offers unlimited grocery delivery on orders of more than $35 from Amazon Fresh, Whole Foods Market and a variety […]
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Grocery TV’s Network Helps CPG Brands Increase Sales
Grocery TV, an in-store digital advertising network, has shared the results of a meta-analysis that showed, on average, CPG brands achieve a 14 percent incremental lift in sales by advertising on their network. The meta-analysis included studies from the last five years for a range of CPG products sold in grocery stores where Grocery TV […]
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Grubhub Brings Grocery To Marketplace With Mercato Partnership
Grubhub and Mercato, an online marketplace for independent grocery stores, have partnered to bring Mercato’s inventory of more than 950 merchants across the country to the Grubhub Marketplace. Customers can order from hundreds of locations, with all merchants becoming available over the next few weeks. With this first third-party delivery partnership for Mercato, Grubhub is expanding its […]