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

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Grocery loyalty

Food retailers are depending on techniques designed to build and maintain connections with customers as they strive to stand out.

By Grocery Dive staff

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

Grocers see a boost in digital engagement with shoppers

More than 63% of shoppers interact with a supermarket digitally, up from 56% in 2017, according to a new study from Retail Feedback Group.

By Lauren Manning • April 9, 2019

Reusable boxes aim to reduce meal kit packaging waste

Liviri, a new brand from cell phone case maker Otter Products, makes containers that can be used up to 75 times and eliminate the need for ice packs. 

By Jennifer Sweeney • April 8, 2019

Albertsons' digital media platform tallies 300 CPG campaigns

Pepsi and Yoplait are among the brands that have leveraged the grocer's proprietary shopper data to drive sales and introduce new products.

By Dianna Christe • April 8, 2019

How generations are shaping food trends

From clean eating to changing meal composition, popular trends among age demographics are impacting grocery retailers, according to research from The NPD Group. 

By Jessica Dumont • April 5, 2019

Employees welcome a bring-your-own-device policy, study finds

Roughly three-quarters of workers want to use personal phones at work to access schedules, training materials and internal communications, but bringing them into the workplace could create distractions.

By Lauren Manning • April 4, 2019

Hy-Vee expands pickup lockers program

The Midwestern grocer is leasing its Aisles Online click-and-collect units to local businesses, including a hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

By Jeff Wells • April 2, 2019

Walmart launches voice-activated grocery shopping

The new service will allow customers to voice order groceries from their Google Assistant-enabled devices including Google Home, iPhones and Android devices.

By Krishna Thakker • April 2, 2019

How to tap into Gen Z's $143B spending power by smartphone

These consumers actively use mobile devices, but don't value e-commerce as much as millennials, according to market intelligence firm Numerator. 

By Lauren Manning • March 29, 2019

Instacart launches instant payment for workers

The new feature will give contractors immediate access to their earnings as the e-grocer works to improve relations with its workers. 

By Jessica Dumont • March 27, 2019

Gordon Food Service to build 'urban farm campus' at HQ

A collection of grow labs at the company's Michigan offices will supply more than 50,000 pounds of herbs and greens each year.

By Krishna Thakker • March 26, 2019

Cashless bans could hinder Amazon Go expansion

San Francisco is weighing a ban on cash-free stores in an effort to protect low-income shoppers, while Philadelphia and New Jersey recently passed laws. 

By Lauren Manning • March 22, 2019

Schnucks adds new features to mobile app

New features on Schnucks Rewards will help shoppers manage their lists and glean nutrition information on the products they buy.

By Jessica Dumont • March 22, 2019

Retailers revamp rewards to draw shoppers

New Seasons Market has launched its first rewards program while Giant Eagle has expanded its fuelperks program. 

By Jessica Dumont • March 21, 2019

Walmart CTO departs after laying digital groundwork

During his tenure, Jeremy King aided Walmart Labs' acquisitions, opened four more tech offices and set the retailer up to compete with rival Amazon.

By Samantha Schwartz • March 21, 2019