The Independent Grocers Alliance (IGA) has partnered with SHOPtoCOOK to bring its full suite of customer engagement tools to IGA member stores. SHOPtoCOOK is an independent-focused provider of customized websites, mobile experiences and accessible in-store interactive media integrated to the top loyalty/digital coupon programs. A highlight of the partnership will grant IGA member stores access to […]
Category: Online Grocery Technology
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Albertsons Cos., Google Cloud Collaborate On New AI Shopping Assistant
Albertsons Cos. is the marquee collaborator and first retailer to bring Google Cloud’s Conversational Commerce agent solution to market – helping to redefine how customers discover, plan and shop for groceries. The new artificial intelligence-powered solution on Vertex AI provides an advanced product discovery experience for business-to-consumer retailers. Albertsons Cos. is leveraging Conversational Commerce agent […]
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Birdzi Launches DataScope Analytics Suite With Tops Friendly Markets
Birdzi has unveiled DataScope, a suite of retail-specific data analytics tools that were developed in close collaboration Tops Friendly Markets. Blending operational clarity with shopper-centric analytics, DataScope goes beyond traditional flat reports to offer merchandising and analytics teams a unified, multi-dimensional view of their business across products, stores and customer groups. It is now available […]
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August Online Grocery Sales Hit Record High Of $11.2B
U.S. online grocery sales totaled $11.2 billion in August, climbing nearly 14 percent year over year to reach a new monthly high, according to the latest Brick Meets Click Grocery Shopper Survey, sponsored by Mercatus. The study attributed the growth to YOY gains in household penetration, order frequency and average order values (AOVs). Results by […]
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FMI, NGA, NACS Call On Congress To Address SNAP EBT Transaction Fees
FMI – The Food Industry Association, the National Grocers Association (NGA) and the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) sent a letter to the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives Agriculture Committees signed by more than 1,000 businesses and organizations calling on Congress to protect customers and retailers by prohibiting additional fees from being […]
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Logile Helps Schnucks With Fresh Food Management Solutions
Schnucks Markets has implemented Logile Inc.’s Fresh Item Management Solutions across its 114-store network, enhancing the efficiency and precision of fresh food operations. Through the partnership, Schnucks is using automation to refine production forecasting and inventory management, reducing inefficiencies and delivering a seamless in-store experience. Schnucks has adopted a data-driven and automated approach that eliminates […]
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FMI Launches GroceryLab To Invest In Industry Innovation
FMI – The Food Industry Association has launched GroceryLab, a hands-on event designed to bring together merchants, operators, technologists and brand leaders to design a zero-friction grocery ecosystem June 2-4 at the Gem Theatre in Detroit. The launch of GroceryLab comes at a pivotal moment, as FMI’s The State of Technology report reveals that food retailers and […]
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ECRS Celebrates Innovation, Community At Ignite 2025
ECRS is celebrating the success of its annual Ignite Retail Success Conference, where more than 300 independent retailers, 53 ECRS staff and some 20 industry partners gathered to explore the future of retail technology, connect with peers and experience the CATAPULT community. This year’s event in Minneapolis, Minnesota, was filled with immersive learning, keynotes and […]