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Retail Technology: Moving forward profitably

Leveraging technology can provide grocers with a competitive advantage. For many retailers, however, the critical question is which technologies to...

3 years ago 1 minute read

Walmart receives first of its last-mile delivery vehicles

?JUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Within two weeks of signing an agreement to purchase 4,500 vehicles, Canoo, &...

3 years ago 4 minute read

Retail Technology: Walk-out service

Amazon has opened newly constructed Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods stores featuring its Just Walk Out (JWO) service and is...

3 years ago 3 minute read

Retail Technology: The downsides to smart carts

Smart carts are expensive, costing more than $5,000 each, according to media reports. Smart cart developer Caper AI claims the...

3 years ago 2 minute read

Consumers are hungry for savings, but are retailers delivering?

Lately, it seems like we have had a report on food inflation affecting consumer spending daily in The Produce Reporter...

3 years ago 2 minute read

How to miss the Target

Target Corporation BB #:166987 is having difficulties. Its income for the second quarter of this year was $183 million, a...

3 years ago 4 minute read

Retail Technology: Cashierless shopping

With the tight labor market, cashierless shopping has never been more appealing. “Anytime you have human beings doing something, it...

3 years ago 2 minute read

Meijer launches Crafted Market Heat-and-Eat Meals

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Meijer BB #:104887 announced today the launch of its latest offering that...

3 years ago 3 minute read

Dollar General plans to offer fresh produce in 3,000 stores by end of 2022

August 17, 2022 GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–In 2021, Dollar General BB #:172794 announced plans to offer fresh produce in more than...

3 years ago 4 minute read

Retail Technology: Computer vision

Computer vision is the technology behind many of the innovative solutions available to grocers today. A type of artificial intelligence,...

3 years ago 1 minute read

Consumers careful about grocery spending amid high inflation

The July Marketplace Despite some consumers pointing to planning to eat out less often to save money during these inflationary...

3 years ago 13 minute read

Retail Technology: Smart shelves improve

Electronic shelf labels (ESLs) that can update pricing in minutes have been available for years. “In the past, the use...

3 years ago 3 minute read

How technology is transforming retail grocery

We live in a high-tech world. Consumers today are accustomed to fast, seamless transactions, and they want what they want,...

3 years ago 2 minute read

DoorDash and Grocery Outlet partner for grocery delivery

EMERYVILLE, Calif., Aug. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. BB #:154673, the leading extreme-value retailer in the...

3 years ago 4 minute read

Natural Grocers celebrates anniversary with savings, prizes and giveaways

LAKEWOOD, Colo., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Natural Grocers BB #:188775, the largest family-operated organic and natural grocery retailer in...

3 years ago 6 minute read

Stop & Shop kicks off Local Produce for Locals in Need program

QUINCY, Mass., Aug. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Summer can be the hungriest time of year for many families with...

3 years ago 3 minute read

On the Road: Nob Hill Foods, Capitola, CA

It’s been a while since I visited a Raley’s BB #:114741 banner, and this Nob Hill Foods didn’t disappoint. They...

3 years ago 1 minute read

Hy-Vee expands Scan & Go cashierless checkout

NEW YORK, August 9, 2022 (Newswire.com) – Hy-Vee BB #:101759, a Midwestern retailer with more than 285 grocery store locations,...

3 years ago 3 minute read

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