Uber Technologies has announced a new partnership with Meijer to offer on-demand and scheduled grocery delivery for consumers across Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin. Beginning this week, about 250 Meijer locations will be available to shop through the app. Stores will be featured throughout the Uber Eats app during the holiday season and will be included in Uber’s Holiday Shop. […]
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Meijer Deploys Two All-Electric Semitrucks In Michigan
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer is deploying two of the first all-electric semitrucks outside of California. The retailer operates one of the largest fleets in Michigan with 250 semitrucks and was the first in North America to implement the EPA’s 2010 near-zero emissions standards in 2009. It is also the first nationwide to track the performance of the Freightliner eCascadia semitrucks in […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Southwest
PAK Quality Foods Utilizes RPower For Facility Microgrid Solution
RPower has been selected by PAK Quality Foods, a San Angelo, Texas-based food and beverage distributor, to design, build and optimize a natural gas-fueled microgrid solution at the company’s Fort Worth facility. RPower’s expertise in system engineering and optimization will enable PAK Quality Foods to offset a substantial portion of the installed system costs by […]
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Instacart Adds Fresh-Cut Trees To App For Holiday Delivery
Instacart is offering customers the option to have their Christmas tree and other holiday decor delivered through the app. Customers can order fresh-cut trees, artificial trees and a wide variety of seasonal decor for same-day delivery from a variety of grocery, wholesale, home improvement and specialty stores across the country. “We’re excited to offer Instacart customers […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Northeast
Northeast Grocery Inc. Selects DemandTec For Pricing Platform
DemandTec by Acoustic has announced a multi-year agreement with Northeast Grocery Inc., parent company to about 300 Price Chopper/Market 32 and Tops Friendly Markets across six Northeastern states. Expanding upon an established relationship with Tops, DemandTec’s Unified Lifecycle Pricing, which includes pricing, promotion and collaboration, will be deployed by the companies to elevate their collective merchandising […]
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Kroger Named On Top 100 Best Places To Work In IT List
Cincinnati-based Kroger Co. has been named to Foundry’s Computerworld 2023 Best Places to Work in IT. The recognition marks the fifth consecutive time that Kroger’s technology and digital team has been recognized by Computerworld for having an innovative workplace culture. Kroger ranks No. 43 among large companies on the 2023 list. “Our technology and digital teams empower Kroger to serve […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, West
Haven Foods Chooses ReposiTrak For Supply Chain Transparency
Salt Lake City, Utah-based ReposiTrak has welcomed South Carolina-based Haven Foods to its traceability network. Joining the network will enable Haven Foods to exchange traceability information from feed to store between its fresh and frozen seafood suppliers and producers and its retail and restaurant clients across the world. This will help it meet and exceed the […]
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Kroger Launches Floral, Sushi Delivery Through DoorDash
Cincinnati-based The Kroger Co. has launched floral and sushi delivery on the DoorDash marketplace from banner stores across the country. The new delivery option marks the latest expansion for the grocer. “By offering customer-favorite sushi options and premium floral bouquets through third-party marketplaces, we are continuing to evolve and meet customers where and how they are shopping,” said Stuart Aitken, SVP and […]