Technology: Page 12

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    Albertsons deploys Afresh’s AI food waste tech across its meat, seafood departments

    The grocery company already uses the store ordering and inventory management platform in its produce departments chainwide. 

    By • Nov. 16, 2023
  • Amazon Fresh storefront in Woodland Hills, California.
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    Jeff Wells/Grocery Dive
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    Amazon sets the pace in grocery personalization, Dunnhumby finds

    The e-commerce giant earned the top score in a report released Tuesday by the data analysis firm, followed by H-E-B, Kroger and Giant Eagle.

    By • Nov. 14, 2023
  • Aisle screen in candy aisle of grocery store Explore the Trendline➔
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    Trendline

    Retail 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.

    By Grocery Dive staff
  • The produce department at Amazon Fresh in Woodland Hills, California.
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    Jeff Wells/Grocery Dive
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    Amazon Fresh focusing on grocery ‘fundamentals’ with updated stores, top exec says

    After three years and a highly publicized pause on expansion, the chain is hoping to move ahead by getting back to industry basics, said Vice President of Retail Claire Peters.

    By • Nov. 13, 2023
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    Sponsored by Apeel Sciences

    Apeel Sciences launches “RipeTrack”, transforming produce ripeness testing

     New measurement technology from Apeel unlocks unprecedented insight into avocado ripeness & quality. 

    Nov. 13, 2023
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    Sponsored by Fibre Box Association

    Corrugated box industry cuts a box’s greenhouse gas emissions in half

    Corrugated boxes’ environmental impact substantially reduced, greenhouse gas emissions cut in half.

    Nov. 13, 2023
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    Jessica Dumont/Grocery Dive
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    Grocery Outlet achieves $1B in net sales amidst digital transition headwinds

    The discounter’s third-quarter results took a hit from inventory issues due to the recent switch to new systems. 

    By • Nov. 8, 2023
  • Interior of Manassas, Virginia, Sprouts
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    Sprouts orders up Instacart’s FoodStorm system

    The partnership comes at a time when the specialty grocer aims to modernize its holiday inventory management ahead of the holiday season. 

    By • Nov. 7, 2023
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    Sponsored by ECRS

    Scaling with a single POS platform: Adams Fairacre Farms’ journey to expansion and efficiency

    In this Q&A, learn how CATAPULT® Retail POS accelerated growth for a local NY retailer, allowing them to seamlessly open a new location this year. 

    Nov. 6, 2023
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    Walmart, Amazon see gains in fulfillment pivots as holidays near

    The rival retailers are zeroing in on improved speed and efficiencies with changes to their e-commerce fulfillment strategies. 

    By , Kelly Stroh • Nov. 3, 2023
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    Consumers want grocers to use AI to help them save money, Dunnhumby finds

    More than half of participants in the firm’s latest Consumer Trends Tracker said they share their information with grocers to redeem rewards, up 4 percentage points from earlier this year.

    By • Nov. 2, 2023
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    Sam Silverstein/Grocery Dive
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    Instacart’s Caper Carts to replace ‘majority’ of shopping carts at indie grocer

    Geissler’s Supermarkets will roll the artificial intelligence-powered carts out to all seven of its Northeastern stores over the coming months.

    By • Nov. 2, 2023
  • Exterior of a BJ's Wholesale Club location in Virginia
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    Catherine Douglas Moran/Grocery Dive
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    BJ’s adds SNAP EBT as payment method for Instacart customers

    The announcement comes a year after the club retailer started accepting SNAP benefits via its own e-commerce platforms.

    By • Oct. 27, 2023
  • Exterior of an H-E-B Plus! store.
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    H-E-B is leaning into a diverse array of store formats and facilities

    The retailer is expanding its supermarket footprint while also digging deeper into convenience stores, discount shops and its e-commerce fulfillment centers.

    By , , • Oct. 25, 2023
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    Amazon brings drone delivery to Texas neighborhood

    Eligible customers in College Station can receive their prescription medication at their doors within an hour at no additional cost.

    By • Oct. 23, 2023
  • DoorDash and 2,000 grocery partners will waive delivery fees
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    How grocers are approaching delivery as the market evolves

    Companies like Hy-Vee, Whole Foods and The Fresh Market have moved ahead with efforts to expand their e-commerce operations even as customer demand for online services has lost steam.

    By • Oct. 23, 2023
  • Kroger's retail media network logo against a food background.
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    Column

    The Friday Checkout: Kroger’s retail media business breaks new ground

    The grocery giant plans to measure carbon emissions linked to offsite media campaigns and launch a programmatic offering amid an increasingly competitive retail media landscape. 

    By Grocery Dive Staff • Oct. 20, 2023
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    How Target is expanding its retail media network as holiday marketing heats up

    Roundel is pushing further into self-service offerings and experimenting with shoppable connected TV to grow its footprint at a key juncture for retail media.

    By Peter Adams • Oct. 13, 2023
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    Hy-Vee to deploy micro-fulfillment centers from Takeoff Technologies

    The automation company expects to supply “upwards of 20” online grocery order-assembly facilities to the grocer over multiple years, with the first sites set to open in 2024, Takeoff’s president said in an interview.

    By • Oct. 12, 2023
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    Grocery industry conferences to keep on your radar in 2024

    With the year nearly halfway over, here's a look at the top trade shows happening over the next seven months.

    By • Updated May 28, 2024
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    Jeff Wells/Grocery Dive
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    Hy-Vee partners with Samsung to bring digital displays to all stores

    The screens, which will be placed in areas like food courts and deli counters, will feature live cooking demos, promotions, recipes and other content.

    By • Oct. 10, 2023
  • The welcome screen for the OpenAI "ChatGPT" app is displayed on a laptop screen
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    Opinion

    Debunking generative AI myths for grocers

    The fast-evolving technology is neither a passing fad nor a silver bullet, writes Bobby Gibbs with Oliver Wyman. Here’s how grocers should approach it.  

    By Bobby Gibbs • Oct. 10, 2023
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    Ahold Delhaize launches new native mobile app

    Peapod Digital Labs' new platform boosts speed and overall performance for a more streamlined shopping experience. 

    By • Oct. 6, 2023
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    How regional grocers are going digital

    As the pressure mounts to operate more efficiently while also delivering a true omnichannel shopping experience, here’s what Lowes Foods, Save Mart and other grocers are focused on.

    By • Oct. 3, 2023
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    Kroger details upcoming ESG efforts

    Expanding the usage of infrared detectors for refrigerant leaks and rolling out new supplier guidelines are on the grocer’s to-do list for sustainability and social impact projects.  

    By • Oct. 3, 2023
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    Gelson’s launches ‘premium’ c-store format

    The Southern California grocery chain plans to sell coffee, snacks, meals and convenience items at a fleet of vehicle-charging facilities under development by startup Rove.

    By • Oct. 2, 2023