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 Jeff Wells • Oct. 3, 2023

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 Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 3, 2023

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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

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 Sam Silverstein • Oct. 2, 2023

5 ways to build baskets by understanding what the modern shopper wants

From cutting costs to building trust, here’s what Bazaarvoice research revealed about what modern shoppers want. 

Oct. 2, 2023

Costco pushes forward with app upgrades

The changes, which include augmented reality and the upcoming ability to scan barcodes, have significantly boosted the tool’s downloads and app store rating.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 27, 2023

5 takeaways from Groceryshop 2023

The annual industry event focused on practical solutions designed to address key priorities for retailers, including reducing shrink, improving checkout technology and cutting through the digital clutter.

By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 25, 2023

The Friday Checkout: Groceryshop gets back to basics

The annual grocery industry conference pivoted this year toward a focus on efficiency and boosting profitability, with in-store technology playing a leading role on the show floor.

By Grocery Dive Staff • Sept. 22, 2023

Hy-Vee debuts in-house retail media network

The Midwestern grocer’s announcement furthers the trend of regional grocers building out full-scale platforms that are on par with those offered by national grocers. 

By Peyton Bigora • Sept. 22, 2023

Computer vision beckons as grocers search for ways to reduce shrink

Tech vendors say retailers are showing growing interest in using AI-based systems as a way to stop theft — and the solutions providers are stepping up with innovations.

By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 21, 2023

Uber adding AI tool and ‘virtual sales aisle’ to its app

The planned updates to Uber Eats also include the addition of SNAP and healthcare benefits payments starting next year.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 20, 2023

Wakefern adds live tracking feature to grocery delivery

The technology is available for orders from more than 200 stores under the ShopRite and The Fresh Grocer banners.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 19, 2023

Sam’s Club, Giant Eagle beef up their retail media platforms

New capabilities outlined by the companies aim to streamline and organize data gathered from ad campaigns and report relevant performance metrics to ad partners.

By Peyton Bigora • Sept. 19, 2023

Publix expands tech campus as digital investments ramp up in grocery

The chain is spending tens of millions of dollars to upgrade facilities in its hometown of Lakeland, Florida, in an effort aimed at attracting tech talent to fuel its growing omnichannel capabilities.

By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 19, 2023

Albertsons’ retail media standardization framework to be assumed by IAB

The announcement comes a few months after the grocer released a white paper advocating for regimented specifications, methodologies, terminology and disclosures across retail media networks.

By Peyton Bigora • Sept. 14, 2023

Frictionless checkout company Grabango lays off employees across several departments

The firm declined to specify the number of impacted team members, though multiple LinkedIn posts indicate cuts hit 40% of the company.

By Brett Dworski • Sept. 14, 2023

Kroger taps the brakes on automated fulfillment center rollout

The grocery chain plans to hold off on building new e-commerce sites with Ocado “until we make sure that we have a clear path on the ones we have,” Chairman and CEO Rodney McMullen said Friday during an earnings call.

By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 11, 2023

See how ECRS is helping retailers better serve communities with industry-first SNAP balance management tool

Modern community issues require modern technology solutions. SNAP While You Shop™ embodies the dedication of ECRS and their partner retailers to serve their communities with innovative solutions.

Sept. 11, 2023

Leveraging data analytics for enhanced food traceability and waste reduction in food transformation

Discover how data analytics is reshaping the food industry by revolutionizing traceability methods and drastically reducing waste throughout the supply chain.

Sept. 11, 2023

UNFI names CPG tech veteran as CIO

Mario Maffie will join the grocery retailer and wholesaler in October following a 24-year tech-focused career at Mars.

By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 8, 2023

Instacart unveils AI upgrades to retailer solutions

The grocery technology company has added AI-powered conversational search and an in-store mode to its omnichannel digital commerce platform in addition to updating the AI models for its smart carts.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 7, 2023

SpartanNash expanding use of AI tool to streamline inventory, reduce waste

The company is using technology from Upshop for inventory and replenishment optimization as well as to provide real-time data to employees. 

By Peyton Bigora • Sept. 6, 2023

AI’s new application for increased conversion

AI’s transformative power has driven a +10.24% surge in mobile device sales and +5.25% overall sales for a UK grocer.

By Northfork • Sept. 5, 2023

Ahold Delhaize USA names senior vice president of retail media

Bobby Watts will step into the newly created role overseeing the retail media team’s growth. Bernadette Van Osdal also joined the team as vice president of sales.

By Peyton Bigora • Sept. 1, 2023

Walmart rolls out generative AI-powered assistant to 50K employees

The retailer joins a growing group of large U.S. enterprises equipping workers with generative AI capabilities customized to internal systems.

By Lindsey Wilkinson • Aug. 30, 2023

6 takeaways from Instacart’s IPO filing

The grocery technology company, which recently achieved profitability, recorded nearly $1.5 billion in revenue during the first six months of 2023, with a significant chunk stemming from its ads business.

By Catherine Douglas Moran , Sam Silverstein • Updated Sept. 22, 2023