Walmart looks for a cryptocurrency strategy leader

The retailer follows Amazon in seeking a subject matter expert for a field that is still largely unproven and sorting itself out. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 16, 2021

Giant Eagle pioneers PayPal and Venmo as in-store payment methods

The retailer says it is the first grocery and convenience store operator in the U.S. to accept the digital payment options at cash registers.

By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 13, 2021

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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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Kroger kicks off pickup partnership with Google

Shoppers can now use Google Maps to manage their pickup trips at 96 stores in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana. 

By Jeff Wells • Aug. 12, 2021

More grocers accept SNAP benefits for online orders

Schnuck Markets is the latest of several grocers that have recently added EBT cards as a payment method for online orders.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 12, 2021

Albertsons names former Best Buy exec as president and chief financial officer

Sharon McCollam is coming out of retirement to assume the role, which will put her in charge of areas including corporate strategy, supply chain operations and information technology in addition to finance.

By Sam Silverstein , Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 10, 2021

Shipt looks to expand customer base with new partnerships

The e-commerce provider's tie-ups with Rite Aid and CaringBridge, an online service for caregivers and people with health issues, continue its efforts to stand out against delivery rivals.

By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 9, 2021

Homesome launches e-commerce R&D center as it looks to expand offerings for independent grocers

The tech startup has also hired a former executive with Google-owned Waze as its new chief technology officer.

By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 5, 2021

Stop & Shop installs electric vehicle charging stations at 5 locations

The East Coast grocery chain plans to add 50 additional stations, which allow customers to power up their cars at no cost, to stores by the end of 2021.

By Sam Silverstein • July 28, 2021

Walmart to sell its omnichannel capabilities to other businesses

The retailer has partnered with Adobe to give small and mid-sized retailers access to its pickup and delivery technology.

By Maria Monteros • July 28, 2021

Are you delivering the personalized healthful shopping experience consumers expect?

Retailers aim to boost customer affinity by offering a wide range of support for today's customers' complex shopping needs.

July 26, 2021

Instacart teams with Fabric on automated fulfillment service

The partnership is the first phase of the e-commerce company's “next-generation fulfillment initiative” that moves order picking and packing out of store aisles and into dedicated spaces.

By Jeff Wells • July 22, 2021

Stor.ai aims to take on Instacart with 'holistic e-commerce infrastructure'

The firm, which provides end-to-end e-commerce solutions, has formalized its partnership with Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions to expand its capabilities and client base.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 21, 2021

Giant Eagle aims to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2040

The company plans to invest $100 million toward the goal over the next 10 years and set an initial target of halving its emissions by 2030.

By Jeff Wells • July 15, 2021

SpartanNash readies first micro-fulfillment center

The company will use the 55,000-square-foot facility to pick and pack online grocery orders for 24 West Michigan stores.

By Sam Silverstein • July 15, 2021

7-Eleven brings mobile checkout to 2.5K more stores

The convenience store chain now offers the frictionless shopping service in over 3,000 locations in 32 states.

By Sam Silverstein • July 14, 2021

Amazon expands products sold under sustainable labeling program

The retailer’s Climate Pledge Friendly initiative, which lists more than 75,000 items, has added four more third-party certifications to its lineup.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 13, 2021

Shopic raises $10M for its clip-on smart cart tech

The Israeli artificial intelligence company is looking to set itself apart with a frictionless shopping system that can be attached to standard grocery carts.

By Sam Silverstein • July 13, 2021

Sam's Club expands Scan & Go app with new Scan & Ship feature

The in-app tool also lets shoppers choose different colors and sizes that may not be available in the store.

By Maria Monteros • July 13, 2021

Walgreens plans 9 more MFCs for prescription delivery

The facilities will use automation to save pharmacists time and help speed up the prescription-fulfillment process, according to executives.

By Edwin Lopez • July 8, 2021

Shipt launches dietary preferences feature

The Target-owned delivery company now allows shoppers to save their selections across nearly 20 dietary labels and prioritizes search results to meet those preferences.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 8, 2021

NGA Foundation creates nutrition incentive workgroup

The group will meet weekly over the next few months to decide on common functionality needed in point-of-sale solutions for grocers.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 7, 2021

Zebra to buy Fetch Robotics as interest in warehouse automation grows

The companies worked together in the past on integrations that would synchronize human-robot processes for replenishment workflows.

By Matt Leonard • July 6, 2021

Natural Grocers refreshes loyalty program

{N}power members now have more perks and a new system for translating spending into points and rewards, the grocer said.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 6, 2021

Kroger adds shuttle technology to distribution center

The grocer has partnered with Knapp, a logistics technology specialist, to double the capacity of its Great Lakes warehouse while adding robot pickers and palletizers to boost efficiency.

By Jeff Wells • July 2, 2021

Google launches food insecurity site, SNAP benefits search tool

The resources include a Google Maps locator for food pantries and a search feature providing information on eligibility requirements for SNAP benefits.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 1, 2021