Technology: Page 19

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    Sam’s Club adds retargeted ads to retail media network

    The Walmart subsidiary partnered with The Trade Desk and LiveRamp to leverage first-party member data, advertiser data and AI-powered behavioral insights.

    By Chris Kelly • March 1, 2023
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    Instacart's Road to IPO

    Instacart launches B2B service

    Instacart Business allows companies to browse more than 1.5 million products, including bulk and value essentials, for delivery.

    By • Feb. 28, 2023
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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
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    Save Mart unveils robotic grocery-picking facility

    The retailer is using technology from startup Fulfil Solutions that can pick and pack items across grocery categories for a quick-delivery service called Lucky Now.

    By • Feb. 27, 2023
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    Swiftly and Webstop partner to expand mobile solutions

    The two technology companies will leverage each other’s platforms to provide new tools for independent and regional grocers to boost customer loyalty. 

    By • Feb. 27, 2023
  • Instacart rolls out Connected Stores suite of services for retailers.
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    Instacart's Road to IPO

    Instacart leans further into digital solutions for grocers

    The company announced four updates, including the ability to have display ads on their retail media networks and remote management for smart carts, spotlighting how the changes help small retailers.

    By • Feb. 23, 2023
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    DoorDash adds Aldi to its delivery portfolio

    The partnership with the discount grocer represents the e-commerce company’s latest move to build its presence in the grocery market, which has emerged as a key growth driver for the firm.

    By • Feb. 23, 2023
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    IGA co-creates retail media platform for independent retailers

    The free-to-use, CPG-funded network combines thousands of retailers on one platform and aims to provide measurable feedback while improving the customer experience.

    By • Feb. 23, 2023
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    Opinion

    Why grocers must reinvest in food safety culture

    Leading food retailers drive food safety leadership through preventative systems, not just checking off items on a list, writes Sally Robinson with Upshop.

    By Sally Robinson • Feb. 22, 2023
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    How Schnucks is embracing digital innovation in its stores

    From aisle-roaming robots and digital shelf tags to an upcoming smart cart pilot, the Midwestern chain seeks out solutions that tie into its long-term tech ecosystem, two of its IT executives say.

    By • Feb. 21, 2023
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    Column

    The Friday Checkout: Instacart faces growing pushback from retailers

    The announcement by Heinen’s this week that it will stop working with the e-commerce company highlights the moves grocers are making to take control over their online operations.

    By Grocery Dive Staff • Feb. 17, 2023
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    Firework and The Fresh Market expand partnership with shoppable videos

    The new retail media platform, which lets brands sponsor video ads across the retailer’s ongoing livestream series, is a first for the industry, according to the companies.

    By • Feb. 16, 2023
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    Wegmans adds e-commerce features, starts accepting SNAP benefits online

    The East Coast grocery chain’s new "Feel Your Best” tools help shoppers plan balanced meals and build healthy eating habits.

    By • Feb. 15, 2023
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    Column

    Pardon the Disruption: How grocers should size up new checkout technology

    As retailers look to scan-and-go, smart carts and other options to boost self service, here are four questions they should consider.

    By • Feb. 14, 2023
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    Why Good Food Holdings is taking a cautious approach to adding new tech

    The West Coast retailer is trying to use its multi-region footprint to its advantage as it tests smart carts, digital tags and other technology from companies like Instacart.

    By • Feb. 13, 2023
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    Sponsored by ECRS

    How automation turns retail labor shortage into a shift

    Food retailers face enormous staffing challenges, but automation can ease your lack of staff while also supporting employees. Here’s how.

    Feb. 13, 2023
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    Column

    The Friday Checkout: Top takeaways from the latest online grocery reports

    Consumers surveyed by both Chicory and Pymnts.com cited convenience and deals as top factors pushing them toward grocery e-commerce. 

    By Grocery Dive Staff • Feb. 10, 2023
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    Could grocers and fast food restaurants join forces for online ordering?

    Micro-fulfillment vendor Takeoff Technologies is working with an unnamed retailer to allow shoppers to order groceries and McDonald’s food at once, a senior company official said.

    By • Feb. 9, 2023
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    What’s ahead for grocers in 2023?

    Lingering inflation, digital innovation and fast-growing retail media all promise to have a significant impact on the industry this year.

    By Grocery Dive Staff • Feb. 8, 2023
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    Why more grocers are putting electronic shelf labels in their stores

    From real-time inventory management to more flexibility with promotions, digital tags are showing numerous omnichannel benefits. Plus, they save workers from hanging thousands of labels.

    By , • Feb. 8, 2023
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    Albertsons launches digital health platform

    “Sincerely Health” helps shoppers make choices to improve their well-being and rewards them for their progress.

    By • Feb. 7, 2023
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    Wegmans rolls out smart cart pilot

    The grocer is piloting technology from Israeli startup Shopic that attaches to standard shopping carts at two stores in upstate New York.

    By , • Feb. 7, 2023
  • A customer in front of a promotional sign for a scan and pay solution at a grocery store.
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    Instacart debuts Scan & Pay solution with New York City grocer

    Foodcellar Market, a grocer with two stores in Queens’ Long Island City neighborhood, is deploying the technology, which is part of Instacart’s suite of in-store solutions for retailers.

    By • Feb. 6, 2023
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    NGA shares top priorities for 2023 farm bill

    The association’s chief concerns center on expanding access to SNAP in grocery stores, protecting retailers from fees and regulations and supporting healthy food purchases.

    By • Feb. 3, 2023
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    H-E-B reclaims top spot in Dunnhumby grocery retailer index

    The Texas supermarket chain displaced Amazon in the rankings as consumers placed less emphasis on e-commerce and paid more attention to areas like price and quality.

    By • Jan. 31, 2023
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    Kroger making digital-only deals more accessible

    Through a partnership with Catalina, the grocery company is printing out online coupons for customers who wouldn’t otherwise be able to access those savings.

    By • Jan. 31, 2023