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Giant Eagle debuts its own version of Amazon Go
The retailer served up the commercial launch of Grabango's checkout-free technology at a GetGo Cafe+Market convenience store in Pittsburgh on Tuesday.
By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 1, 2020 -
Deep Dive
Smart carts get a charge from Amazon and COVID-19
More retailers are looking at the technology thanks to the pandemic and the online retailer's endorsement, but high costs could stymie a broader rollout, experts caution.
By Krishna Thakker • Aug. 31, 2020 -
Trendline
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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Amazon Fresh opens first grocery store, mixing smart tech with traditional offerings
Access to the long-awaited conventional supermarket in California will initially be limited to invited customers, with an opening to the public set for an unannounced date.
By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 27, 2020 -
Schnucks offers digital receipts as contactless checkout options expand
Consumers have been resistant to e-receipts in years past, but that's changing now as they request more ways to avoid contact while shopping.
By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 21, 2020 -
Save Mart extends use of AI-based pricing tool
The California grocery chain employs a machine-learning system from Revionics to predict the impact of pricing changes on its profits.
By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 20, 2020 -
As demand for personalization grows, 2 retail tech firms link up
Mi9 and Halla want to boost online search and product recommendations as regional grocers race to shore up their customer bases.
By Jeff Wells • Aug. 18, 2020 -
Heinen's deploys AI-powered technology to reduce food waste
The grocer is partnering with Afresh across its fresh departments to try to optimize merchandising and ordering.
By Krishna Thakker • Aug. 18, 2020 -
Sponsored by SAS
Beyond COVID-19: Recovering from pantry loading on steroids
Companies must quickly understand the impact of the economic recovery on consumer behavior and make adjustments in their planning process.
By Charlie Chase, Chad Schumacher and Dan Woo • Aug. 18, 2020 -
Ahold Delhaize announces Cleaning Bot Challenge winners
A pair of European robotics companies rose to the top in an international contest the grocer held to identify smart cleaning technology.
By Krishna Thakker • Aug. 17, 2020 -
Circle K stores to pilot checkout-free technology
The c-store operator plans to begin its test of frictionless payment technology similar to Amazon Go at a location in Phoenix.
By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 13, 2020 -
Albertsons brings vertically farmed greens to stores
A partnership with farming technology firm Plenty will provide arugula, kale and lettuce to 430 California stores.
By Jeff Wells • Aug. 12, 2020 -
Kroger is giving Apple Pay and Google Pay a test run
The retailer, which launched its own mobile payment program last year, wants to offer shoppers more contactless payment options.
By Jessica Dumont • Aug. 6, 2020 -
DoorDash launches new online convenience store DashMart
The company's new venture, which marks its first foray into managing its own inventory, will offer around 2,000 items and deliver to customers in as little as 30 minutes.
By Jessica Dumont • Aug. 5, 2020 -
Deep Dive
Grocery apps get smart during the pandemic
Adoption has skyrocketed in recent months, and now retailers are considering how to update mobile platforms that have become a critical part of the store experience.
By Jessica Dumont • Aug. 3, 2020 -
Sponsored by SAS & Intel
Life cycle price optimization: Pricing strategies for maximum profit
The right price will lead to better sales, better margins and less waste.
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FreshDirect to launch micro-fulfillment-powered delivery in DC-area
Expanded service and a same-day offering will kick off later this year from a 10,000-square-foot setup inside a Maryland distribution facility.
By Jeff Wells • July 28, 2020 -
Kroger receives tax exemption to invest in Ohio data facilities
The grocer will not have to pay the majority of Ohio's sales tax for 15 years on equipment for two data centers and a supporting facility.
By Sam Silverstein • July 28, 2020 -
Woodman's Markets deploys aisle-scanning robots to stores
The robots from Badger Technologies will be used to monitor product availability, verify prices and deliver location data for more than 100,000 SKUs at each store.
By Krishna Thakker • July 28, 2020 -
Grocery demand forecaster Shelf Engine raises $12M
The artificial intelligence startup, which helps food retailers order products based on anticipated consumer demand, plans to use the money to beef up its engineering staff.
By Sam Silverstein • July 27, 2020 -
Kroger's 84.51° data unit appoints Milen Mahadevan as president
Like other recently promoted Kroger executives, Mahadevan is a former official of dunnhumbyUSA.
By Sam Silverstein • July 23, 2020 -
Walmart Canada invests deeply to boost store, online technology
The company's C$3.5 billion plan to boost e-commerce and store technology borrows from its U.S. playbook, according to one industry analyst.
By Krishna Thakker • July 22, 2020 -
Column
Pardon the Disruption: Can retailers socially distance from their customers and still engage them?
COVID-19 is forcing retailers like Wegmans and Heinen's to reexamine their store experiences.
By Jeff Wells • July 21, 2020 -
Order from your inbox? Walmart and Yahoo team up on grocery
Yahoo Mail users will now be able to browse items, add them to their carts and check out from their email using the iOS app or desktop site.
By Jessica Dumont • July 21, 2020 -
Stop & Shop launches digital nutrition program
The grocer joins a growing list of retailers that are moving dietitian services and healthy living resources online during the pandemic.
By Jessica Dumont • July 15, 2020 -
Amazon's Dash Cart offers another version of checkout-free technology
The company's smart grocery cart, which automatically scans products and processes payment, will roll out at its Woodland Hills, California, grocery store this year.
By Jeff Wells • July 14, 2020