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Target strives for better inventory management, unloading processes
The retailer's supply chain chief said technology and automation can help produce a more efficient inventory mix and flow into stores.
By Max Garland • Feb. 19, 2025 -
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How grocers can stay on top with consumers in online shopping
Traditional grocers beat mass retailers and dollar stores when it comes to customer satisfaction. But they need to improve transparency and better connect with younger demographics, according to The Feedback Group.
By Peyton Bigora • Feb. 19, 2025 -
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TrendlineRetail media
Grocers of all sizes are continuing to test the bounds of digital retail media capabilities through the launch of new capabilities and third-party partnerships.
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Walmart to deploy AI price forecasting tool
The retailer will use tech provided by Helios to predict the price and availability of agricultural commodities.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Feb. 18, 2025 -
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OpinionMeet the digitally engaged grocery shoppers
As consumers increasingly integrate digital tools into their in-store and online routines, retailers have abundant opportunities to meet their needs, write FMI's Doug Baker and Steve Markenson.
By Doug Baker and Steve Markenson • Feb. 18, 2025 -
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Instacart pilots CPG brand tasks for its workers
Independent contractors for the grocery delivery company in select markets can get paid to take photos of in-store brand displays, the company said.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Feb. 10, 2025 -
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More than 90% of grocery shoppers are omnichannel
With a majority of U.S. households engaged in some form of omnichannel shopping, food presents the biggest e-commerce opportunity, according to a recent FMI and NielsenIQ report.
By Peyton Bigora • Feb. 3, 2025 -
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What’s ahead for grocers in 2025?
As consumers continue to worry about food prices, retailers will be focused on battling discounters, sharpening their value propositions and keeping up with evolving health and wellness needs.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 31, 2025 -
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ReposiTrak and Upshop partner to help retailers meet food traceability standards
The companies are connecting their platforms to assist grocers in reducing shrink, boosting sales and complying with updated federal regulations governing how they track high-risk food items.
By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 15, 2025 -
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How grocers can tackle food accessibility challenges
As retailers look to appeal to people in underserved areas, industry leaders recently weighed in on key issues, from improving operations to reaching SNAP shoppers.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 13, 2025 -
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Instacart strikes deals to bring smart carts to independent grocers
Under the partnerships, Dumac Business Systems and Truno Retail Technology Solutions will handle implementation, maintenance and support of the carts for retailers.
By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 13, 2025 -
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Albertsons rolls out ads, tools to attract digital shoppers
The grocer launched a marketing campaign highlighting the speed and convenience of services like pickup and 30-minute delivery.
By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 10, 2025 -
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Ahold Delhaize turns to new provider for digital coupons
The grocery company linked with Inmar to give its U.S. banners access to new offers and the ability to push relevant savings opportunities to online shoppers.
By Peyton Bigora • Jan. 10, 2025 -
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H-E-B maintains top position in Dunnhumby grocer rankings
The Texas grocer claimed the No. 1 spot for the third year in a row, while budget-focused retailers Market Basket, Costco, WinCo Foods and Aldi rounded out the top five slots.
By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 9, 2025 -
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Long Island grocer automates refrigeration system to bolster sustainability
King Kullen’s new partnership with Facilio will enable the grocer to stay ahead of EPA regulation changes.
By Peyton Bigora • Jan. 9, 2025 -
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How grocers can make online sampling a curated experience for shoppers
Swish aims to make product discovery in delivery and pickup orders a more personalized experience.
By Peyton Bigora • Jan. 8, 2025 -
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Simbe rolls out fixed sensors to augment its inventory robots
The solution reflects retailers’ interest in tech designed to monitor goods in need of frequent restocking or with high shrink rates, CEO Brad Bogolea said.
By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 7, 2025 -
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Albertsons, DoorDash boost advertiser offerings around data, measurement
The companies seek to help advertisers better measure retail media performance with separate partnerships announced at CES.
By Chris Kelly • Jan. 7, 2025 -
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Deep Dive8 grocery industry trends to watch in 2025
Experts expect food retailers to focus on value, sharpen their data management capabilities and adapt to the evolving health and wellness needs of consumers.
By Grocery Dive Staff • Jan. 7, 2025 -
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Instacart links with Samsung on shoppable fridge tech
The multi-year partnership will allow people to order groceries from the screens of select Samsung refrigerators.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 2, 2025 -
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ColumnThe Friday Checkout: Smile! Walmart has you on camera.
Selected store workers for the retailer are wearing body cameras as part of a new security pilot. But what the cameras are really watching remains unclear.
By Grocery Dive Staff • Dec. 20, 2024 -
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ColumnSizing up 2024: A look back at our top grocery forecasts
Grocery Dive predicted that food retailers would focus on refining omnichannel, boosting e-commerce and ramping up in-store experiences. So how’d we do?
By Grocery Dive Staff • Dec. 19, 2024 -
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Walmart tests in-store body cameras for employees
The retailer is embarking on the pilot program in the name of safety. But one industry advocacy group says higher staffing and improved safety training and protocols are needed.
By Nate Delesline III • Dec. 18, 2024 -
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The Fresh Market ushers in new tech suite
The partnership with VusionGroup will equip the grocer’s stores with new ESLs and inventory management tools.
By Peyton Bigora • Dec. 18, 2024 -
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Regional grocer expands digital promotions
Mississippi chain Roberts Company Inc. has linked up with rewards technology company Upside.
By Peyton Bigora • Dec. 17, 2024 -
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Sponsored by ECRSIs your self-checkout “doing the most” for your business?
Four essential questions you should be asking when selecting your next self-checkout in order to get “the most” out of today’s available solutions!
Dec. 16, 2024
