The last yard: The final logistics frontier

The last yard takes an item not just to the porch or the shipping dock, but to the refrigerator, the sales floor or a specific spot on the manufacturing plant line where it will be used.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • June 3, 2019

Walmart launches 'Fast Lane' checkout

The technology is being introduced at an urban prototype store in Toronto, which will also feature an upgraded grocery offering and extended aisles.

By Jessica Dumont • May 31, 2019

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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. 

By Grocery Dive staff

Coinstar machines will now sell bitcoin

Coinme, a blockchain financial tech company, has partnered with Coinstar to sell bitcoin at 2,200 in-store kiosks across 21 states and Washington, D.C.

By Krishna Thakker • May 28, 2019

Walmart names Amazon, Microsoft veteran as CTO

Suresh Kumar held various positions overseeing Amazon's retail systems technology and most recently led display, video, app ads and analytics at Google.

By Samantha Schwartz • May 28, 2019

Uber's grocery delivery business now has a home

An engineering hub in Toronto will play a "pivotal role" in the still-developing effort, according to the company, including product development and go-to-market strategy.

By Krishna Thakker • May 23, 2019

Can technology extend grocers' reach into food deserts?

Several pilot programs are addressing the problem in innovative ways, but their effectiveness and ability to scale remains questionable.

By Jessica Dumont • May 22, 2019

Schnucks to reward shoppers chain-wide

The Midwest grocer first introduced the app-based loyalty program last summer and has continued to upgrade and expand it for all customers.

By Jennifer Sweeney • May 17, 2019

Canada's No Frills gives gaming a try

The discounter has launched a video game that allows players to earn loyalty points that they can redeem in real life.

By Lauren Manning • May 16, 2019

Target taps startups for summer mentorship

From sustainable food packaging to AI-optimized fresh food supply chain technology, food businesses will be well-represented in the retailer's accelerator and incubator programs this year. 

By Jennifer Sweeney • May 8, 2019

Inside Kozmo.com's online grocery comeback

The company shut down in 2001 but returned to the marketplace a year ago in Los Angeles. Now it's profitable, and new owner Barnaby Montgomery has his eye on expansion.

By Christopher Doering • May 6, 2019

Wegmans becomes the latest grocer to pilot scan-and-go

The company is testing its SCAN app at a store in Rochester, New York, and will introduce the technology at more locations if the trial is successful.

By Lauren Manning • May 6, 2019

Walmart names new head of food safety

Sara Mortimore, who will oversee global compliance, brings nearly 30 years of expertise to the company.

By Jennifer Sweeney • May 6, 2019

Albertsons: We're not 'playing catch-up' in e-commerce

While the chain hasn't forged a transformative deal like other large-scale competitors, executives say it’s making incremental moves to stay ahead.

By Jeff Wells • April 25, 2019

Walmart reveals first 'intelligent' lab store on Long Island

Equipped with cameras, sensors, interactive displays and major processing power, the souped-up Neighborhood Market aims to take efficiency and customer experience to new heights.

By Jessica Dumont • April 25, 2019

Kroger, Walgreens test cameras in aisles

The technology can read shoppers' age, gender, eye movements and moods to offer more personalized experiences, but privacy concerns abound.

By Lauren Manning • April 24, 2019

Kroger's driverless delivery revs up in Houston

Following its initial pilot in Arizona, the retailer is now using autonomous vehicles for grocery delivery to customers across two zip codes. 

By Krishna Thakker • April 17, 2019

How a simple sticker may help stick it to produce waste for good

StixFresh, which could be applied to labels that are already used on produce, extends shelf life up to 14 days.

By Lauren Manning • April 15, 2019

Easter projected to bring more than $18B for retailers

Digital channels are the best way to capture the biggest share of this year's holiday sales, the National Retail Federation projects.

By Lauren Manning • April 15, 2019

Albertsons joins IBM Food Trust blockchain network

The retailer will test the technology alongside grocers such as Kroger, with plans to track the origin of its romaine lettuce.

By Emma Cosgrove • April 12, 2019

Shoppable recipes come to the smart kitchen

Connected kitchen app Innit has added ordering from 30 retailers to its automated, customizable meal preparation platform.

By Jeff Wells • April 12, 2019

Giant Eagle trials shelf-scanning robots in 3 markets

Stores in Pittsburgh, Cleveland and Akron, Ohio now have Tally bots checking aisles for pricing accuracy, out-of-stocks and other metrics.

By Jeff Wells • April 11, 2019

Amazon Go will accept cash payments

The retailer's decision comes as major cities across the country consider banning cashless stores.

By Krishna Thakker • April 10, 2019

Target enters the shoppable recipe game with Cooklist

The pilot program in Dallas will allow shoppers to order ingredients for same-day delivery via Shipt.

By Jennifer Sweeney • April 10, 2019

Takeoff Technologies to build 50 more micro-fulfillment centers

The startup announced its $150 million project with Knapp, a warehouse logistic and automated solutions provider. 

By Krishna Thakker • April 10, 2019

Walmart adds nearly 4K robots to stores

More retailers are adding machines to their workforces as automation gains traction.

By Caroline Jansen • April 10, 2019