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Q&ANo order minimums or delivery fee? No problem, says 1520
Co-founder Maria Daniltceva said the startup's "super-efficient" approach helps it stay ahead of seemingly difficult economics and an increasingly crowded field.
By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 7, 2021 -
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Cashierless tech startup Zippin raises $30M
Armed with the new funding, the company aims to scale its checkout-free technology to "tens of thousands of stores" by 2025.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 7, 2021 -
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TrendlineGrocery loyalty
Food retailers are depending on techniques designed to build and maintain connections with customers as they strive to stand out.
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Giant Eagle adds autonomous shopping tech to 4 more stores
The grocer is installing computer vision equipment from Grabango at additional Pittsburgh-area GetGo convenience stores after using the system at a single location.
By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 3, 2021 -
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Deep DiveGrocers grapple with digital accessibility as e-commerce grows
The online shopping boom has brought more attention to how accessible websites and apps are to people with disabilities, but a lack of federal regulations and oversight poses challenges.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Updated Sept. 1, 2021 -
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Sponsored by Bastian SolutionsThe challenges of grocery ecommerce
Getting products delivered to the consumer from distribution centers is being re-envisioned to meet changing demands.
By Dustin Crandall • Aug. 30, 2021 -
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Schnucks deploys inventory robots chainwide
The Midwestern grocery chain is bringing automated aisle-scanners from Simbe Robotics to all of its stores after piloting the devices at higher-volume locations.
By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 26, 2021 -
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How digital olfaction could make inroads with grocers and consumers
From aiding with product creation to sniffing out spoiled food, technology that mimics the way humans smell has the potential for wide applicability.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 23, 2021 -
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Delivery timing trumps speed for online grocery shoppers, research finds
Shoppers are willing to wait longer to receive an order in exchange for a tighter time frame or preferred day for their goods to arrive, according to findings published Monday by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 23, 2021 -
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Kroger turns to individualized learning platform for associates
The grocer is using a system from Canadian employee-training company Axonify to build engagement with employees with short, app-based lessons as it looks to expand its workforce.
By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 18, 2021 -
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Senators raise privacy concerns about Amazon One
The retailer is facing scrutiny of its palm-reading payment tool as it expands the system to more of its grocery stores.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris and Cara Salpini • Aug. 17, 2021 -
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ColumnPardon the Disruption: Could remote pickup become a third e-commerce channel?
Lockers and kiosks positioned away from stores can help retailers expand their reach, but they come with operational hurdles that will require extensive testing and innovation to overcome.
By Jeff Wells • Aug. 16, 2021 -
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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 -
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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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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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Sponsored by Inmar IntelligenceAre 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.
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Instacart's Road to IPOInstacart 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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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
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