After launching a partnership with DoorDash in 2021, Schnuck Markets Inc. has expanded the partnership to include prepared food delivery from 25 stores across the Midwest. Options available from Schnucks include prepared favorites from the grocer’s deli including rotisserie chickens, sandwiches, chicken wings, pulled pork, side dishes and side salads. “Schnucks’ expanded partnership with DoorDash […]
Category: Online Grocery Technology
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National
Instacart Introduces Shopper Rewards Program
Instacart has announced the introduction of Cart Star, a shopper rewards program that will invite shoppers to get recognized for their work on the platform. The Cart Star program will offer incentives via three tiers: Gold, Platinum or Diamond Cart. Every qualifying shopper in the Cart Star program will receive tailored rewards and offerings through third-party […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, West
Ridley’s Family Market Enables Employees To Get Paid Daily
Ridley’s Family Market, a family-owned chain of grocery stores, has announced its partnership with DailyPay, a provider of on-demand pay. Ridley’s is one of the latest independent grocers to implement the on-demand pay benefit. Headquartered in Twin Falls, Idaho, Ridley’s operates 29 supermarkets across Idaho, Utah, Nevada, Wyoming and Colorado. With DailyPay, its employees have access […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Independent Store News, Southeast
Badger Technologies’ Robots Tested At Major Supermarket
Nicholasville, Kentucky-based Badger Technologies has deployed a pilot program with Vallarta Supermarkets, a chain of 53 full-service markets throughout California, to reinforce operational and customer-service excellence. Badger Technologies’ multipurpose autonomous robots support the retailer by identifying hazards at five Vallarta Supermarkets in Fresno, Kern, Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties. Vallarta also is testing the robot’s inventory […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Northeast
Winning Combination: Your Store’s Data, Rewards Program And Open API
Sponsored Content The economic swings, supply chain disruptions, labor challenges and now, inflation and the issue of recession. Americans are struggling with the daily surges in fuel prices, rising food costs and the ominous news on repeat from the Fed, banks and experts of a possible recession. Constant worries of staying healthy and not catching […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, West
The Trade Desk, Albertsons Partners For Retail Media Advertising
Ventura, California-based The Trade Desk has begun a partnership with Albertsons Media Collective, the retail media arm for Albertsons Companies, to bring verified-buyer audience and measurement solutions to The Trade Desk platform, helping advertisers understand the connection between ad campaigns and customer sales. Albertsons will be the first grocer in the U.S. to enable audience and measurement solutions across […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Nonfood Items, Southwest
Walmart To Acquire AR Optical Tech Company Memomi
Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart has entered into an agreement to acquire Memomi, an augmented reality optical tech company, reinforcing Walmart’s commitment to frictionless and omnichannel optical care. Memomi Labs Inc. is a provider of cutting-edge technology to enhance virtual try-on user experiences through artificial intelligence, deep learning and augmented reality. Since 2019, Memomi has enabled digital measurements […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Grocery Store Layout, Southwest
Symphony RetailAI Finds Space Planning Solutions Are Top Priority
Dallas-based Symphony RetailAI, a provider of end-to-end, integrated AI-powered merchandising, marketing and supply chain solutions for retailers and CPG manufacturers, has announced the findings of its commissioned executive survey, “Retailers’ Views of Modern Planning Tools and Solutions,” conducted by RSR Research. An overwhelming majority of respondents indicated that matters related to space planning are important amidst unprecedented retail […]