Hannaford puts tech to the test at digital concept store

Touchscreens, shelf sensors and tablets are just a few of the features the northeast grocer is testing in the health and beauty section of a Portland, Maine location.

By Jessica Dumont • Jan. 4, 2019

Report: Grocers could lose up to $700B to alternative channels by 2026

Consulting firm McKinsey suggests that as many as half of conventional grocery stores could meet their demise in the coming years as the industry continues to evolve.

By Jessica Dumont • Jan. 3, 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

Why grocery chains are making their biggest changes in decades

As retailers have scrambled to keep pace with competitors and with Amazon, three innovations have emerged as scalable solutions that meet key shopper needs, writes Baesman's Evan Magliocca.

By Evan Magliocca • Jan. 2, 2019

Our 10 best stories of 2018

Take a look back at a collection of some of Grocery Dive's most-read stories, which together paint a picture of a year defined by change. 

By Grocery Dive staff • Dec. 21, 2018

Amazon is struggling to make online grocery profitable

Households that order from the online retailer spend three times less per month than those that use supermarket e-commerce services, according to Brick Meets Click.

By Jeff Wells • Dec. 20, 2018

No humans required: Kroger's driverless delivery pilot enters next phase

The retailer and its technology partner, Nuro, will put unmanned vehicles on the road for the first time as part of a test in Scottsdale, Arizona.

By Jeff Wells • Dec. 18, 2018

Amazon opens first small-format Go store

The e-commerce giant has evolved its Go model to include compact stores for office buildings and hospitals.

By Dan O'Shea • Dec. 13, 2018

Meet Flippy, Walmart's newest fry cook

Currently testing at the company's Bentonville headquarters, the robot cook automates the frying process for basic deli items like chicken tenders.

By Krishna Thakker • Dec. 13, 2018

SpartanNash jumps aboard the skip-checkout train

Customers at two Family Fare stores near the company's headquarters in Grand Rapids, Michigan can scan items as they shop and pay with a single app-generated bar code.

By Kristine Sherred • Dec. 11, 2018

Will automation take online grocery to the next level?

Using robots to fill and deliver orders promises to save retailers money and boost consumer demand, but with the technology still in its test phase, the broader impact remains unclear.

By Jeff Wells • Dec. 10, 2018

Target partners with German grocer on retail accelerator program

The tie-up with Metro AG aims to open up Target's development initiative to international product and service providers.

By Krishna Thakker • Dec. 10, 2018

Farmstead takes a tech-first approach to online grocery

The retailer's cheap, speedy delivery and artificial intelligence-powered sourcing model could help it make headway against a growing slate of competitors. 

By Krishna Thakker • Dec. 10, 2018

Study: Smart shelf management can drive sales

Getting product assortment and placement right may be the most important factor in influencing in-store purchasing decisions, according to Acosta. 

By Jennifer Sweeney • Dec. 10, 2018

United Supermarkets will hold FedEx packages for customers

With porch piracy on the rise, the Albertsons-owned grocery chain will accept deliveries on consumers' behalf. 

By Kristine Sherred • Dec. 10, 2018

Instacart contractors call for boycott under new pay structure

The grocery e-commerce provider says it factored shopper feedback into its revised payment system, but some personal shoppers say earnings are poor and inconsistent. 

By Jessica Dumont • Dec. 7, 2018

Walmart's newest team members are a fleet of robot janitors

The retailer is rolling out 360 of the autonomous, floor-scrubbing machines to select stores by the end of January. 

By Jennifer Sweeney • Dec. 5, 2018

Report: Major changes needed to feed world population in 2050

A new study by The World Resources Institute proposes broad strategies to reduce emissions and grow more food on existing agricultural lands.

By Lillianna Byington • Dec. 5, 2018

Walmart arms store associates with online shopping app

The move is yet another way the retail giant is increasingly trying to blur the lines between online and in-store shopping.

By Dan O'Shea • Dec. 5, 2018

Deal of the Year: H-E-B acquires Favor

For 113 years the beloved Texas grocer never bought or merged with another company, but this year that changed when it scooped up a homegrown on-demand delivery company that also helps build its digital strategy.

By Jeff Wells • Dec. 3, 2018

Company of the Year: Kroger

From digital shelves to a transformative deal with Ocado, Kroger's numerous future-focused investments are redefining what a traditional American supermarket can be.

By Jeff Wells • Dec. 3, 2018

Disruptor of the Year: Nuro

The startup's partnership with Kroger to pilot driverless delivery in Scottsdale, Arizona shook the industry as it proved to be the next step up for grocery e-commerce. 

By Krishna Thakker • Dec. 3, 2018

Is just-walk-out technology coming to Whole Foods?

Amazon's cashier-free technology has been limited to small stores, but if it can overcome challenges like higher ceilings and greater product selection, it could make its way to the specialty grocer.

By Christopher Doering • Dec. 3, 2018

Safeway debuts AI-powered medical clinic

The high-tech clinic — created in partnership with virtual health solutions firm Akos — is now available in five Phoenix-area stores. 

By Krishna Thakker • Nov. 30, 2018

Instacart slashes membership and delivery fees

The e-commerce provider now charges $3.99 instead of $5.99 for same-day and next-day orders and has lowered its Instacart Express membership fee from $149 to $99.

By Jessica Dumont • Nov. 28, 2018

What is the business case for autonomous vehicles in the supply chain?

Consultants discuss the pros and cons of an emerging technology that promises to lower costs and improve service.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 27, 2018