Walmart plots 4 new 'next generation' fulfillment centers

The facilities incorporate an automated storage and retrieval system while also employing more than 4,000 new workers, and could serve 75% of the U.S.

By Ben Unglesbee • June 6, 2022

Alimentation Couche-Tard to roll out computer-vision checkout units to 7K c-stores

The multinational retailer, which operates locations under the Circle K and Couche-Tard banners, plans to deploy Mashgin's technology across North America and Europe over the next three years.

By Sam Silverstein • June 3, 2022

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Fresh food innovation

From new delivery services to technology designed to battle food waste, fresh foods and the ways grocers sell them are rapidly evolving. 

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USDA, DoorDash tackle food accessibility barriers

The department is pouring millions into programs aimed at increasing access to nutritious food while the food delivery company is helping families overcome hurdles to obtaining produce.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 3, 2022

Pardon the Disruption: A wave of regional grocery M&A is coming

The pandemic has augmented profits, but it also artificially boosted weak players and accelerated a host of margin pressures that require scale to overcome.

By Jeff Wells • June 1, 2022

Peapod founders' Sifter rakes in $5M seed funding

The platform will use the financing to speed the growth of its Nutrition as a Service platform.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 27, 2022

Unilever, Mondelēz, PepsiCo sign up for Instacart's new shoppable ad units

The company is expanding its ad product suite with new shoppable video and display units and already has sign-on from several blue-chip names.

By Peter Adams • May 27, 2022

Dollar General piloting self-checkout-only stores

The test will involve about 200 of the discount retailer's 18,000-plus locations and run throughout 2022, Chief Operating Officer Jeff Owen said Thursday during an earnings call.

By Sam Silverstein • May 27, 2022

Flying ice cream? Unilever links with drone delivery service Flytrex

As instant needs service gains traction, the CPG giant is looking to scoop up more customers for its virtual storefront with delivery in under three minutes and exclusive product bundles.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 26, 2022

Kroger opens 'spoke' center in central Ohio

The 61,000-square-foot facility will receive assembled orders from an automated warehouse in Monroe, Ohio, and reflects a push by the retailer to strengthen its online grocery operations.

By Sam Silverstein • May 26, 2022

Walmart building capacity to deliver 1M packages a year by drone

DroneUp and the retailer aim to have delivery hubs set up at 34 facilities by the end of 2022.

By Max Garland • May 24, 2022

Ocado buys robotics startup as it looks to speed up delivery prep

The U.K.-based online grocery order-fulfillment company plans to pay 10.2 million euros ($10.9 million) to take over Myrmex, an automation specialist in which it initially invested in 2020.

By Sam Silverstein • May 24, 2022

Instacart revamps its customer ratings system

The company said it will prioritize orders for workers who maintain an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 and will downplay reviews from customers who consistently provide negative feedback.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 24, 2022

Albertsons' head of retail media on the company's 'late mover' advantage and what's next in digital advertising

Kristi Argyilan, who previously headed Target Roundel, says the company is able to build digital advertising services and technology aimed at the current market. But it needs to move fast.

By Jeff Wells • May 24, 2022

5 areas grocery executives should prioritize this year: McKinsey

Food retail leaders should pay greater attention to topics such as sustainability, omnichannel growth and tech partnerships as industry challenges mount, the consulting firm said in a new report.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 18, 2022

5 ways retailers can battle inflation and win

Get five tips to combat inflation and create long-term success in a constantly evolving market.

May 16, 2022

Jokr diversifying revenue with launch of own retail media platform

Jokr Media, which is live in the U.S. and five Latin American countries, is a "major strategic focus" for the rapid delivery firm as it focuses on profitability, said Benedict Counsell, vice president of onsite and Jokr Media.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 12, 2022

Grocery Outlet raises full-year guidance, will expand e-commerce coverage

CEO Eric Lindberg said during Tuesday's earnings call that the discount grocer plans to introduce Uber Eats and DoorDash delivery to a subset of stores following a successful online rollout with Instacart. 

By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 11, 2022

Self-checkout tech maker Mashgin raises $62.5M

The technology company said it will use the investment to build out its team, quicken expansion and scale globally.

By Catherine Douglas Moran , Sam Silverstein • May 10, 2022

Food Rocket plans to offer 15-minute delivery from Chicago convenience store

The ultrafast grocery delivery startup intends to co-locate a fulfillment center with a Circle K location set to open this summer and plans to expand to additional cities this year.

By Sam Silverstein • May 10, 2022

3 ways grocers are elevating online order picking in their stores

As retailers continue to rely on their main locations to fill digital demand, many are trying to boost efficiency and quality through enhanced training, technology and store layouts.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 9, 2022

H-E-B adds in-store video storytelling to its alcohol aisles

The Texas grocery chain has placed digital tablets in the wine and beer aisles at approximately 120 stores to help shoppers learn more about brands and make selections.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 5, 2022

Instacart's sales sag 4% in first quarter, report says

Shoppers spent an average of $576 on Instacart’s platform during the first three months of 2022, down 9% from the same period last year, according to data from Bloomberg Second Measure.

By Sam Silverstein • May 4, 2022

Pardon the Disruption: Can grocers' food assortment become the pharmacy of the future?

As digital technology evolves and the link between food and health grows stronger, an opportunity is emerging for retailers to become a core part of the healthcare system.

By Jeff Wells • May 4, 2022

Aisles Abroad: How a Chinese e-grocer is delivering fresh foods fast in the world's most competitive grocery market

Beijing-based Missfresh has built a robust business in China's largest cities that relies on state-of-the-art dark stores and AI forecasting, but faces a challenging path as it looks to make money.

By Sam Silverstein • May 2, 2022

Grocers often miss chances to alert shoppers about online substitutions, survey finds

Nearly a third of online grocery shoppers will remain on a retailer’s site or app to look for an alternative when a product they want is unavailable, but just 25% report always getting a recommendation, data analysis firm Lucidworks found.

By Sam Silverstein • April 27, 2022