February 07, 2023
Amazon Possibly Exploring New Format as It Builds Grocery Empire
Having conquered retail with its digital marketplace, Amazon is taking on grocery with omnichannel offerings. The eCommerce giant appears to be trying out a new brick-and-mortar format on a site...
February 07, 2023
Wegmans Replaces Scan-and-Go With Smart Cart Pilot Amid Self-Service Push
Wegmans is not done with pay-as-you-go self-service yet; now, the retailer is testing smart carts. The Rochester, N.Y.-based regional supermarket chain, which includes 110 East Coast locations, is testing out...
February 07, 2023
Simon Property Swaps Eddie Bauer for Larger Stake in Authentic...
Simon Property has traded Eddie Bauer for a bigger piece of Authentic Brands. The CEO of America’s largest mall owner made the announcement Monday (Feb. 6) as the company released...
February 06, 2023
Albertsons and Other Grocers Expand Mobile Offerings to Drive Loyalty
As traditional grocers face increasing competition from eCommerce, they are broadening their digital ecosystems. Albertsons Companies, for its part, the grocery giant behind a wide range of well-known supermarket chains...
February 06, 2023
Pickup Gets Boost in the US, With India and Brazil...
As physical retail roared back to life in 2022, in-store pickup of items ordered online saw commensurate growth, showing the strong consumer affinity for in-store experiences. This is among the...
February 06, 2023
Instacart Deploys Scan & Pay as In-Store Shoppers Demand Digitization
Instacart’s first Scan & Pay checkout deployment comes as in-store mobile features catch on among grocers. The grocery aggregator announced Monday (Feb. 6) that Foodcellar Market, a grocer in Queens,...
February 06, 2023
Grocery Shelf Space Fight May Not Be Worth It For...
Traditionally, nabbing a slice of shelf space was invaluable for any brand hoping to gain recognition and market share. However, that may no longer be the case as over half...
February 06, 2023
Instacart Debuts Scan & Pay at NYC Grocer Foodcellar
Instacart says a Queens-based grocer is the first retailer deploying its Scan & Pay tool. Foodcellar Market has begun allowing its shoppers to use the technology, which lets customers scan...
February 06, 2023
Curbside Grocery Grows as Supermarkets Look to Replicate Gas Station-style...
As grocers look to maximize convenience, curbside pickup is emerging as the fast and favorite method. This, as new grocers are popping up across the country, offering curbside-only models and no consumer-facing...
