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Coles has plan to enhance customer experience through AI

Inside Retail

Supermarket chain Coles says it is looking to scale artificial intelligence across its operations to enhance customer experience. In one example, partnering with Microsoft, the supermarket chain is adopting a “computer vision feature” that accurately scans fresh produce through plastic bags.

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New Cannabis Dispensary Modeled on Customer-Friendly Supermarkets

Retail TouchPoints

very intentionally draws its design and merchandising inspiration from supermarkets rather than pharmacies. Joyleaf, which opened in late 2023, is organized and merchandised by type of product rather than by brand: all the edibles, for example, are grouped together as a category, as they would be in a supermarket.

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Kroger Plans to Cut Prices Following Completion of Albertsons Merger

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Citing its actions following previous corporate mergers, Kroger said it plans to lower prices when its planned merger with Albertsons is finalized. The supermarket giant will invest $500 million to lower prices on “day one” following the transaction’s close, and also plans to invest $1.3

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Online only supermarket Geezy Go launches in Sydney

Inside Retail

New on-demand food and grocery service Geezy Go has launched a digital supermarket serving Sydney, aiming to compete with Woolworths and Coles. . The online supermarket offers an under 20-minute delivery service, promising products priced similar to or lower than its rivals. “At the moment we have a 99.7-per-cent

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Gold Coast community pitches in on Queensland’s first ‘free supermarket’

Inside Retail

Construction on Queensland’s first ‘free supermarket’ has commenced at local charity Serving Our People’s Gold Coast headquarters. With plans to expand nationally, bases will open in Lismore and Brisbane soon. It has helped more than 52,000 people across southeast Queensland and northern NSW.

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Asda unveils plans for ‘transformational’ redevelopment of London superstore

Retail Gazette

Asda has launched plans for a “transformational” mixed-use redevelopment of its ten-acre Park Royal store in North West London, marking a first for the supermarket. 1,500 new homes are planned to be built, c.500 1,500 new homes are planned to be built, c.500 Additionally, up to c.1,500 Additionally, up to c.1,500

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Woolworths plans $370 million rebrand, upgrade of its NZ store network

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The rebranding is part of a $370 million, three-year transformation plan for the company which will see older stores revamped and an upgraded customer loyalty program. The post Woolworths plans $370 million rebrand, upgrade of its NZ store network appeared first on Inside Retail.

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