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

Beyond bells and whistles: How grocery apps are (and should be) evolving

From couponing to wayfinding to online ordering, retailers' mobile offerings are still a work in progress, experts say.

By Jessica Dumont • March 18, 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.

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Ocado to open its first US office in Washington, DC

The company will open a temporary base of operations in Tysons, Virginia next month while it searches for a permanent location.

By Jessica Dumont • March 18, 2019

Kroger's autonomous delivery test moves to Houston

The grocer said it will conclude its Scottsdale, Arizona pilot this month, which launched in 2018, before initiating phase two in Texas this spring.

By Jeff Wells • March 14, 2019

Meijer adds Shop & Scan service to 23 locations

Mobile shopping checkout will be available at stores in Chicago and Northwest Indiana as the retailer tries to keep pace with competitors. 

By Lauren Manning • March 13, 2019

Bottoms up: Instacart expands alcohol delivery to 14 states

The move caters to retailers seeking higher margins and new shopping occasions in e-commerce.

By Jessica Dumont • March 12, 2019

Is the grocery sector prepared for the artificial intelligence revolution?

Grocers are rolling out automated solutions, but they should also be ready to retrain and redeploy displaced workers, writes Sean McBride of DSM Strategic Communications.

By Sean McBride • March 8, 2019

Walmart wins in grocery pickup, while Amazon dominates delivery, survey says

Adoption rates for e-commerce are still low, but grocery pickup is gaining steam in the southern U.S. while delivery scores big in the Northeast. 

By Lauren Manning • March 7, 2019

49% of retailers name in-store mobile experience a top priority

Mobile shopping and browsing will continue to grow, according to a BRP report.

By Dan O'Shea • March 6, 2019

Sam's Club set to test faster Scan & Go tech

The retailer will be testing technology that will enhance its mobile service this spring. 

By Dan O'Shea • March 5, 2019

Produce Marketing Association takes the stage at SXSW

The organization's second year at the festival will include panel discussions and an experiential component featuring live music and produce displays.

By Jennifer Sweeney • March 1, 2019

Stop & Shop will open more automated fulfillment centers this year

Ahold Delhaize will roll out "several" additional small-scale e-commerce facilities across the chain, with deployment accelerating in 2020.

By Jeff Wells • Feb. 27, 2019

As robots invade the grocery aisle, a promising but uncertain future awaits

Automating everything from stock checks to floor scrubbing can save retailers money, but even cute googly-eyed robots have their detractors.

By Christopher Doering • Feb. 26, 2019

Albertsons boosts tech-focused partnership with Microsoft

The grocer, which joins Kroger in partnering with the tech company, plans "frictionless" shopping as Amazon continues to set the bar for industry technology.

By Samantha Schwartz , Lauren Manning • Feb. 25, 2019

Pink Dot signs exclusive delivery partnership with Postmates

The move comes as the hip Southern California grocery and c-store chain plans to expand to Phoenix, New York and Chicago.

By Jennifer Sweeney • Feb. 25, 2019

Boxed CEO sees 2019 as a 'breakout year'

From warehouse technology to a greater focus on fresh foods, Chieh Huang says he wants to balance legacy strengths with emerging business opportunities.

By Jeff Wells • Feb. 20, 2019

Kroger announces 2 more Ocado sites

The grocer plans to build its second and third automated warehouses in the Mid-Atlantic and central Florida.

By Jeff Wells • Feb. 19, 2019

Amazon Go secures space in the heart of London

The retailer has closed the deal on its first location outside of the U.S., bringing its cashier-free store to compete against Tesco and Sainsbury's. 

By Krishna Thakker • Feb. 15, 2019

Grocers aim to capture more advertising dollars from CPGs

As low-margin supermarkets continue to invest in store technology and e-commerce, ad sales leveraging the data they collect can be a vital source of revenue.

By Krishna Thakker • Feb. 14, 2019

Kroger launches mobile payment platform

Kroger Pay will roll out nationwide this year along with a new debit card under the grocer's Rewards program.

By Jeff Wells • Feb. 13, 2019

Nuro secures $940 million in new funding

The autonomous vehicle maker, which partnered with Kroger last summer, plans to target additional markets, forge new partnerships and expand its fleet. 

By Krishna Thakker • Feb. 12, 2019

Ocado to pilot on-demand delivery

The e-grocer's new Zoom program will offer one-hour windows in London and could eventually expand to international customers, including Kroger.

By Jeff Wells • Feb. 7, 2019

Survey: 63% of shoppers would choose lower prices over tech

Despite retailers' investments in self-checkout kiosks and apps, consumers still fall for good-old-fashioned deals.

By Kristine Sherred • Feb. 4, 2019

Kroger shuffles executives in tech and alternative investments

Yael Cosset, the chain's chief digital officer, will succeed Christopher Hjelm as chief information officer, while Stuart W. Atiken has been named to the newly created role of senior vice president of alternative business. 

By Lauren Manning • Jan. 31, 2019

5 takeaways from FMI's Midwinter Executive Conference

This year's discussion focused on solutions to the multitude of challenges supermarkets face, from digital transformation to shifting consumer preferences.

By Jeff Wells • Jan. 30, 2019