Retail Dive

APRIL 8, 2024

The specialty grocer, which operates the checkout tech at just two stores, will follow the same path as Amazon Fresh stores in the U.S., a spokesperson confirmed Friday.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 14, 2023

Preparing Internal Operations for Smart Stores The importance of operational preparedness is especially true for grocers implementing emerging technologies such as autonomous checkout, also referred to as seamless checkout. These operations may struggle to adapt to the unique needs of automated checkout systems and smart stores.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

The supply chain crisis means an out-of-stock crisis for grocers, and empty shelves means unhappy and disloyal customers. To operate profitably and satisfy customers, grocers will optimize their assortments with far fewer, but more reliable and affordable products. . In 2022, grocers will need to become digital-first.

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Retail Minded

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Although self-service checkouts were first introduced in 1986 , they are still far from perfect. on the App Store, which says a lot about how people’s sentiment towards self-service checkouts. . It makes sense that grocers might not be sure which way to jump. Frictionless checkout makes shopping seamless for everyone.”.

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Mass Relators

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Southeastern Grocers Inc. As we conclude 2021 and look back at all we have accomplished as a community and company, I am simply amazed,” Southeastern Grocers president and CEO Anthony Hucker said in a statement. To help customers kick-off the new year, the grocer is offering a 22x Mystery Bonus points multiplier from Jan.

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365 Retail

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

It opened the store in Holborn, central London, on Monday, yards away from similar checkout-free stores from Amazon and Tesco. Sainsbury’s has opened a checkout-free store in central London (Sainsbury’s/PA). With no tills, no checkout lanes, and no self-service scanners, we can’t wait to hear how busy Londoners enjoy the experience.”.

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Mass Relators

JUNE 21, 2023

Grocers will rise or fall based on their ability to align themselves to the dominant demographic, cultural, economic, and technological trends that will slowly reshape the market context over decades to come. The post Amazon, Walmart among grocers best-positioned for 2053 appeared first on MMR: Mass Market Retailers.

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Retail Gazette

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Consumers will be able to collect one Clubcard point for every £1 spent at evri.com, helping those pinched by ongoing cost-of-living pressures as the festive parcel-sending season nears. Shoppers at the grocery giant will then be able to turn points into vouchers to get money off their Tesco shop.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Mercatus has launched SNAP EBT Online, an integration-ready ordering and checkout capability that allows U.S. grocers in eligible states to accept Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) and EBT Cash payments as part of the Mercatus Integrated Commerce Platform.

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Retail Focus

JULY 28, 2021

The idea eliminates checkout lines. Let’s consider first the effects of Just Walk Out on retail environments: No checkouts equals 8-12% floor space saved. No checkouts affords a more motivated customer-facing team. And Amazon now offers other retailers this same ability. The genius is the technology helps rather than deflects.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 6, 2023

At the same time the brand also is expanding its presence across grocery stores in the U.S. Designed for total brand immersion with experiences and social storytelling at its core, the company said the new location on Rue Faubourg St. through a growing roster of consumer products partnerships with national and regional grocers. .”

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 26, 2023

It’s hard to believe that the invention of the UPC — first used by railroads almost 100 years ago and then introduced to speed grocery checkout lines back in 1974 — hasn’t changed. And in 2014, Inditex SA, which owns fast-fashion giant Zara, implemented RFID to effectively track all its products at every step in the process.

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Retail Gazette

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The offer will run at the supermarket for two days from 21 December to 22 December. Subscribe to Retail Gazette for free Sign up here to g et the latest news straight into your inbox each morning The grocer is offering customers a code that will give them up to £1.99

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 12, 2023

We saw this at the start of the pandemic when food store sales shot up by 21%. still plan to cook more at home. Though many can’t afford to develop a completely autonomous shopping experience, cashless checkouts have made it easier and more convenient for those one-item shoppers to run in and out.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 14, 2024

Independent Queensland grocer Skippys Fresh Frootz has garnered attention on social media for its videos highlighting its low prices at a time when Australia’s major supermarkets are facing scrutiny for their lack of transparency in their price-setting practices. Bunnings is now back in first place.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 20, 2021

Three of the country’s largest grocers, Kroger , Hy-Vee and Publix , have become the latest retailers to relax mask requirements. Hy-Vee noted that social distancing signage will remain, particularly in areas where lines form, along with plexiglass dividers at checkout.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

It opened the store in Holborn, central London, on Monday, yards away from similar checkout-free stores from Amazon and Tesco. Sainsbury’s has opened a checkout-free store in central London (Sainsbury’s/PA). With no tills, no checkout lanes, and no self-service scanners, we can’t wait to hear how busy Londoners enjoy the experience.”.

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Retail Gazette

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Some UK supermarkets are “blatantly disregarding” rules aimed at tackling childhood obesity by placing restrictions on where products high in fat, salt or sugar (HFSS) can be placed.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 25, 2020

Many grocers tend to think too big-picture when it comes to finding solutions for increasing labor costs. In reality, some of the easiest ways to decrease labor costs offer tangible, efficient and adaptable solutions that grocers can implement almost immediately. Scheduling change requests can also bog down management.

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Retail Gazette

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

We have an absolutely fantastic team here at Aldi and we are very clear that they should expect a safe and secure working environment and it is therefore a priority for us.” Tesco revealed at the start of the month that shop workers had been offered body cameras following an increase in violent attacks.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 5, 2022

“Mobile technology is transforming payments, making it easier, safer and more affordable for people to move and manage their money than ever before,” said Dan Schulman, President and CEO of PayPal at the time of the spinoff. “As Source: CivicScience. Consumers are now more digital, and they’ve gotten into these habits.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Kroger reached more than $10 billion in ecommerce sales in 2021, and the grocer aims to double both its digital sales and profitability rate by the end of 2023, according to CEO Rodney McMullen. Convenience orders on Instacart are up more than 150% since May 2021, and nearly 20% of shoppers choose Priority Delivery at checkout.

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Retail Gazette

AUGUST 31, 2023

Whole Foods is axing its line of luxury products for an expanded range of discounted items at its London stores, as it looks to recover from widening losses. The retailer has also replaced much of its checkout staffing with self-service checkouts, cutting the number of in-store staff by 24.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 3, 2023

At Amazon, algorithms are used to track consumer behaviour and adapt product recommendations based on a wide range of factors. Meanwhile, other companies are using AI to provide a more personalised shopping experience for customers by analysing their browsing and checkout history.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 4, 2023

Self-checkouts are a perfect example of this: you enter a store, run through your shopping list and check out on your own, all while keeping your earbuds intact and never pausing your playlist — basically mirroring the experience of shopping online. Jessica Ruscito is SVP Head of Media at Advantage Unified Commerce. Numbers don’t lie.

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365 Retail

MAY 24, 2023

But it was decades in the making, born by the grocery sector’s need to bust long checkout queues. And to think, it all started with a simple barcode in a grocery checkout. The post The Barcode At 50: The Universal Tech Icon That Changed the World Forever appeared first on 365 RETAIL | Retail Technology News.

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VMS

MAY 17, 2021

That was the main change in shopping behavior grocers experienced during the coronavirus pandemic. For many grocers, that translated into higher sales. VMSD checked in with several grocers and design firms specializing in the grocery sector for some likely answers. That’s definitely the case at Kroger. Advertisement.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 17, 2023

While most supermarkets prioritized developments that facilitated COVID-era shopping behaviors like grocery delivery, curbside pickup or self-checkout, grocery shoppers are now looking for improved in-store experiences. Local grocers also have invested heavily in regional product arrays to differentiate their shopping experience.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

An Australian Asian grocery retailer that is progressively installing automated cash-handling devices across its store network says the technology has cut customer checkout waiting times, reduced manual labour for its staff – and boosted its bottom line. Most could only provide standalone front-office or back-office solutions.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

To be clear, we’re not talking about next-gen store tech like autonomous checkout or inventory-light, QR-based store experiences like the now defunct Amazon Style stores and recent Pinterest pop-ups. Rema 1000 x Revionics Photo courtesy Rema 1000 Norwegian discount grocer Rema 1000 faces intense competition to keep its prices low.

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CJ Retail Solutions

MARCH 25, 2020

In usual times, an increase in demand would almost certainly be at the top of the wish-list for any retailer. Experts estimate that grocery retailers will see a sales lift of 30% in the next quarter – from 32% to 62% – as bars and restaurants are shut and consumers are urged to stay at home.

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Retail Gazette

JANUARY 10, 2024

Retail Gazette takes a look at the key trends industry experts believe will shape retail in the year ahead. This will likely see more value messaging put forward by the big grocers in a bid to win over customers.

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I Vend

AUGUST 17, 2022

From frictionless checkout to seamless ERP integrations, to built-in promotions, loyalty, and inventory management – a sophisticated Grocery POS offers everything a modern-day retailer needs to deliver convenience to their customers. Shoppers are ‘ prioritising convenience and safety above all else’ reports The Grocer.

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365 Retail

JULY 28, 2021

The idea eliminates checkout lines. Let’s consider first the effects of Just Walk Out on retail environments: No checkouts equals 8-12% floor space saved. No checkouts affords a more motivated customer-facing team. And Amazon now offers other retailers this same ability. The genius is the technology helps rather than deflects.

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Retail Gazette

DECEMBER 21, 2023

As the year comes to an end, Retail Gazette looks at some of the biggest stories that rocked the sector over the last 12 months. The news came a month after White said that her big five-year plan that she promised would deliver £400m a year in profits at the department store and grocery group would be delayed by two years.

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Mass Relators

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Giant Food announced on Monday its 2021 #GivingTuesday campaign inviting customers at all 164 Giant stores to round up at checkout to the nearest dollar amount to benefit youth-focused organizations in their local communities. LANDOVER, Md. Staring Nov. 26 and culminating on Dec. Staring Nov. 26 and culminating on Dec.

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Mass Relators

JUNE 21, 2022

Walmart GoLocal serves businesses of all sizes and uses Walmart’s delivery infrastructure and experience to enable local businesses to get their products to customers more efficiently and at a lower cost, according to the retailer. Local Express is focused on modernizing the e-commerce experience for food and beverage retailers everywhere.

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