Retail Gazette

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The grocer plans to replace self-service with more employee-manned checkouts and pay points across stores, under its ongoing store renovation programme. Retail Gazette explores why Booths is going against the grain, why shoppers have such a love-hate relationship with self-service, and whether more grocers could scrap them.

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RIS News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Short has been named a RIS Top Woman in Retail Tech in recognition of her innovative development and deployment of workforce technologies at Southeastern Grocers.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 20, 2022

Albertsons Companies will launch cart-based smart checkout technology later this year at select supermarkets throughout the country, in partnership with Veeve Smart Carts. Grocers such as Kroger adopted Caper AI technology in January 2021 for the launch of its KroGO-branded smart carts. in a statement.

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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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Mass Relators

JULY 28, 2021

Grocery foodservice is at a competitive inflection point when we look at the state of the U.S. food dollar and the fact that 59% of Americans expect to cook as many meals at home as they do now,” said FMI Vice President, Fresh Food, Rick Stein. and the Produce Marketing Association.

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Inside Retail

JULY 26, 2021

Today, technology and recipe management systems enable industrial scale, accurate labelling of packaged food to comply with current legislation and food safety guidelines. A key question is what needs to happen at a granular level for the industry to include nutritional value food labels on fresh produce?

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VMS

JANUARY 27, 2023

Addie’s, a drive-up-only grocer, has opened its first concept store southwest of Boston, in Norwood, Mass. ” Similar sentiments were expressed by Matt Christensen, CEO and Managing Partner at Rose Park Advisors. Its opening comes on the heels of the concept receiving $10.1

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Mass Relators

APRIL 18, 2022

. — After a two-year, COVID-induced hiatus and subsequent postponement from January to March 2022, FMI – The Food Industry Association convened its Midwinter Executive Conference at the Hyatt Regency Orlando hotel. The post Grocers renew ties at FMI event appeared first on MMR: Mass Market Retailers.

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A1 Retail

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

By Gurpreet Gujral, Fund Manager and Head of Renewables at Atrato Partners With lower food price inflation, upwards cost pressure on the shopping basket has softened slightly, but elevated energy costs and inflating input prices continue to threaten retailers’ bottom lines.

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Mass Relators

JULY 10, 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. defined as the adoption of new technology) is still nominal, but it greatly appeals to younger generations.

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Star Miconics

MARCH 8, 2024

For grocery retailers and technology solutions providers, staying ahead in this dynamic landscape requires a deep understanding of the intersection between technology and customer service. Twice a month, we dive into the fascinating journeys of innovators and businesses navigating the challenges of technology’s rapid pace.

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Retail Gazette

APRIL 4, 2024

The grocer has become the first UK retailer to integrate US technology, teaming up with Seattle-based AI company Focal Systems. Morrisons is set to install thousands of AI-powered cameras across its UK stores by the end of the year, after trials found they boosted availability and increased staff efficiency.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 27, 2022

To keep up with this demand and consumer expectations, grocers will have to invest in the right forward-looking technology to evolve omnichannel offerings to meet customer needs. With that in mind, here is a look at five strategies that can help grocers optimize online integration of their grocery store.

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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 TouchPoints

JANUARY 13, 2023

The Afresh Technologies predictive ordering platform will power forecasting, inventory and store operations, providing department managers with easy-to-use ordering tools that leverage real-time insights. Driving sustainability practices across Albertsons Cos.

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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. defined as the adoption of new technology) is still nominal, but it greatly appeals to younger generations.

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Mass Relators

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

To help answer that question and keep up with this growth between now and then, grocers need to upgrade their e-commerce platforms — and functionality — with scalable and integrated solutions. In fact, substitution rates hover at 15%, according to several analysts. These questions are critical. There is a lot here, to say the least!

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 24, 2023

Kroger Makes Major Push to Expand Retail Media in Stores Kroger plans to add smart screens at 500 of its U.S. And don’t miss the chance to hear from Insider Intelligence’s Lipsman, as well as retail media executives from Dollar General, Lowe’s, Johnson & Johnson and more at the Retail Innovation Conference and Expo this June.

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Inside Retail

JULY 18, 2021

. “I realised I needed to get the business off the ground faster in order to help more people and families stuck at home,” he said. We provide all your weekly groceries at low prices, free delivery with no minimum spend and an exceptional delivery service,” Kassel told Inside Retail. How does it work? That is the next step.

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365 Retail

JULY 24, 2023

Now processing over 10% of the global grocery sales data, Retail Insight , the leading provider of in-store operations execution software, is targeting its next growth phase, consolidating its position as a global technology leader, while expanding into new territories, supported by a series of senior hires.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 1, 2024

This gives DoorDash a stronghold in grocery through partnerships with five of the top 10 grocers in the country, according to Fuad Hannon, Head of New Verticals at DoorDash. What all these retailers are excited about is getting in front of an incremental consumer ,” said Hannon in an interview with Retail TouchPoints. “As

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 5, 2023

The Sprouts website and app are also powered by Instacart Platform , which is Instacart’s technology suite for grocers. Carrot Ads is part of Instacart Platform and makes Instacart Ads technologies available on retailer’s own websites. The new offering is currently available in the U.S.

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Mass Relators

AUGUST 7, 2023

They are also investing in technologies for worker recruiting, training and retention as well as in pay increases to reduce labor issues. Besides fresh foods, dry grocery was the sales leader with 40%, while frozen foods contributed 8% and pharmacy generated 7%, followed by health and beauty at 3%.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 24, 2022

Now the online grocery marketplace has launched a suite of technologies to help its partners continue their digital transformation with new fulfillment , advertising and insights capabilities. Instacart already powers the ecommerce and fulfillment experience for hundreds of retailers across North America.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 5, 2023

Amazon is rolling out new AI-powered technology across its warehouses to detect damaged goods in a bid to decrease the number of damaged items sent to customers and speed up the fulfillment process, The Wall Street Journal reports. The AI has been inserted into the picking and packing process.

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Mass Relators

APRIL 19, 2021

is continuing to transform into a modern retailer fit for the future, and we are leading the industry forward by providing the easiest and most exciting shopping experience for our customers,” said Chris Rupp, executive vice president and chief customer and digital officer at Albertsons Cos. “In “Albertsons Cos. pharmacies.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 19, 2021

On-demand and scheduled grocery delivery services from Uber Technology have now expanded to 400 towns and cities in the U.S., Uber has found partners in regional supermarkets like Southeastern Grocers and recently started a relationship with Albertsons Companies that will offer delivery from 1,200 stores under more than half a dozen banners.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 3, 2022

The launch is likely related to Albertsons’ plans to re-enter the marketplace arena; the retailer’s Senior Director of Marketplaces Jasmin Krdzalic provided a “sneak peek” at the May 2022 RICE conference in Chicago. in a statement.

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Retail Dive

JANUARY 23, 2024

Two of the grocer’s executives shared at the National Retail Federation’s Big Show how the chain is finding the right balance with technology to build relationships with its customers and workers.

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Mass Relators

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

received three top technology awards from the Technology Association of Iowa (TAI) during its annual Prometheus Awards ceremony. Hy-Vee was recognized in the following categories: CEO of the Year, Creative Technology Solution of the Year and Software Development Technology Company of the Year. 2 best grocer in the U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 18, 2022

“We have been searching extensively for an ecommerce provider capable of meeting customer expectations without eroding the profitability of our picking, fulfillment and delivery operations,” said Steve Netherton, CIO at Vallarta Supermarkets in a statement. “By By partnering with stor.ai

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A1 Retail

MAY 13, 2022

Retail Technology Show, the new flagship show for retail that brings together future-forward innovators and Europe’s most forward-thinking retailers, saw over 6,850 retail professionals attend the two day event, held on 26 & 27 April at London’s Olympia.

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Retail Gazette

MARCH 25, 2024

Asda has significantly reduced the amount of electric vehicle (EV) charging points available at its stores, despite competitors heavily investing in the technology. At the start of 2023, Asda had 165 chargers but now only has 46 in operation.

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Retail Focus

AUGUST 22, 2023

Paul Boyle, CEO of Retail Insight, commented: “Regardless of the causes – of which there are many and, rather unjustly, a great number of which remain outside of a retailer’s direct control – poor product availability doesn’t just impact customer experience at the shelf edge.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 12, 2022

AI and robotics will be widespread: By 2032, you should expect pickup only grocers to be open throughout the U.S., In addition, grocers will use robotic MFCs (microfulfillment centers) to pick and pack their goods from the store locations. Hilding Anderson is VP, Head of Retail Strategy, North America at Publicis Sapient.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 14, 2023

While autonomous stores and technological innovation are high on the retail agenda, the infrastructure and operational efforts that enable them aren’t often given the same broad attention. But the value of laying a robust foundation for technological adoption extends beyond times of crisis.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Here are five key trends for retailers to pay attention to as they strategize for the months and years ahead: Retail Media Networks (RMNs): One of the most important topics of the past 18 months, RMNs offer the opportunity for many grocers to expand their revenue by monetizing their data and scaling their on-site and off-site audience activation.

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