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H Mart to open automated micro-fulfillment center
The Asian grocery chain has partnered with AutoStore and Bastian Solutions to bring the technology to its warehouse in Carlstadt, New Jersey.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 31, 2021 -
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Albertsons partners with Google to boost online shopping convenience
The integration includes new shoppable features in Google Maps and Search, AI-powered list building and conversational commerce.
By Jeff Wells • March 30, 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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Europe's Picadeli to bring its high-tech salad bar to the United States
The Swedish company plans to roll out its self-service concept, which wraps food preparation, internet-connected bars and order management into a single package, in U.S. grocery stores in late 2021.
By Sam Silverstein • March 29, 2021 -
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Bashas' forges partnership to expand selection of locally sourced foods
The Arizona grocery chain plans to eventually roll out Forager's online procurement system across its fleet of more than 100 stores.
By Sam Silverstein • March 23, 2021 -
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Whole Foods offers virtual makeup try-on tool in stores
Using their smartphones, shoppers can scan QR codes on in-store displays to digitally sample cosmetics.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 23, 2021 -
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Meet the vertical automated grocery store
Boston-based startup Urbx aims to build its futuristic stores in cities across the country and provide micro-fulfillment technology to retailers.
By Jeff Wells • March 22, 2021 -
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Whole Foods links up with Headspace on recipes, meditations
The collaboration builds on the grocer's recent efforts to tie its private label products with digital tools that encourage people to cook.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 19, 2021 -
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Shelf Engine raises $41M to expand adoption of automated ordering
The company aims to scale its automated product ordering and forecasting solution to thousands of additional stores.
By Jeff Wells • March 18, 2021 -
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Wright's Market plans e-commerce initiative to fight food insecurity
The Alabama grocer has teamed up with Auburn University to help food-insecure seniors and families with young children place online orders.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 18, 2021 -
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AutoStore builds facility to test micro-fulfillment tech
The Norwegian company’s new Innovation Center subjects robotic picking systems to temperature extremes and simulated earthquakes.
By Sam Silverstein • March 18, 2021 -
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NYC startup gets a funding boost for 15-minute grocery delivery
Fridge No More plans to use the $15.4 million in Series A funding to support growth in its hometown and elsewhere on the East Coast.
By Sam Silverstein • March 16, 2021 -
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Sponsored by ECRSThe grocers' fast-start guide to click-and-collect and unified transactions
Learn how grocers can implement an effective click-and-collect and unified transaction strategy in five steps.
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Instacart's Road to IPOInstacart appoints tech IPO vet to board
Frank Slootman, who currently heads enterprise software firm Snowflake, has led three companies onto the stock market.
By Sam Silverstein • March 12, 2021 -
Report: Sam's Club outpaced Costco in 2020 app downloads
The Walmart-owned warehouse club operator's app also attracted more daily active users and generated a greater share of positive app reviews, according to data released by Apptopia.
By Sam Silverstein • March 9, 2021 -
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Albertsons piloting remote-controlled delivery carts in California
Tortoise, the startup that developed the technology, hopes to have partnerships with five U.S. grocers by the end of 2021, said co-founder Dmitry Shevelenko.
By Sam Silverstein • March 8, 2021 -
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Instacart's valuation more than doubles to $39B
The development is fueled by $265 million in new funding, which the company plans to use to develop its marketplace platform, CPG advertising and e-commerce technology for retailers.
By Sam Silverstein , Catherine Douglas Moran • March 2, 2021 -
Study: 59% of US shoppers see Amazon Go as a threat to Walmart, Kroger
Stores similar to Amazon's cashierless convenience locations appeal to more than half of U.S. consumers, according to a Piplsay survey.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Feb. 24, 2021 -
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BJ's Wholesale Club releases new app features
The retailer unveiled updates that make it easier for members to reorder products, clip digital coupons, and access delivery and pickup options.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 22, 2021 -
Meijer
Meijer rollout of food waste app back on track after pandemic stalls plans
The Flashfood program, which offers nearly expired products to customers at a steep discount, will be available chainwide by the end of the year.
By Rosie Bradbury • Feb. 19, 2021 -
Photo illustration by Adeline Kon/Industry Dive; photographs by Instacart and Getty Images/Grocery Dive
Deep DiveExploring the rise of SNAP online
In this three-part series, Grocery Dive talks to grocers, tech vendors and experts about the opportunities the USDA's SNAP Online Purchasing pilot unlocks and the obstacles to implementation.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Feb. 19, 2021 -
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Standard Cognition hits $1B valuation with $150M investment
The autonomous checkout tech company plans to use the new funding to fuel its goal of reaching 50,000 stores in the next five years.
By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 18, 2021 -
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Inside SNAP online: 2 grocers share their experiences with the USDA's pilot
Last spring, The Cameron Market in Missouri and Carlie C's IGA in North Carolina began the process to offer SNAP e-commerce capabilities. One launched in October, while the other still waits to go live.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Feb. 18, 2021 -
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Kroger Health creates scheduling tool for COVID-19 vaccine rollout
The scheduling solution will be able to handle more than 250,000 requests daily, according to Kroger Health, which has emerged as a major player in vaccine distribution.
By Rosie Bradbury • Feb. 18, 2021 -
Photo illustration by Adeline Kon/Industry Dive; photographs by Instacart and Getty Images/Grocery Dive
Deep DiveImproving SNAP e-commerce functionality takes priority as more grocers chase EBT dollars
Companies are trying to solve the headaches SNAP recipients face when shopping virtually, from confusing websites to limited payment options.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Feb. 17, 2021 -
Photo illustration by Adeline Kon/Industry Dive; photographs by Instacart and Getty Images/Grocery Dive
Deep DiveSNAP online availability is about to explode. But grocers say they still face too many hurdles.
As options for EBT payment ramp up in 2021, grocers and tech vendors say obstacles like costs and government red tape remain.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Feb. 16, 2021
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