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Amazon Halts New UK Self-Checkout Grocers as Sales Fall Short
Amazon Halts New UK Self-Checkout Grocers as Sales Fall Short
August 21, 2022  |  Amazon

Lagging sales and economic troubles have caused Amazon to pause the rollout of more self-checkout stores. Sources said the eCommerce giant ended up walking away...

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Kroger Adds Belted Self-Checkout as Grocers Put Shoppers in Control
Kroger Adds Belted Self-Checkout as Grocers Put Shoppers in Control
August 19, 2022  |  Retail

Kroger, the United States’ leading pure-play grocer, is trying out a new self-service option at 20 stores in the Cincinnati, Ohio, area. The company has...

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Grocery Roundup: Kroger Expands Virtual Food Court Partnership; Aldi Opens Frictionless Store
Grocery Roundup: Kroger Expands Virtual Food Court Partnership; Aldi Opens Frictionless Store
July 21, 2022  |  Retail

As grocers look to win consumers’ loyalty, many are seeking to meet a greater share of their shoppers’ food needs, offering not only raw ingredients...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Google Tests Augmented Reality in the Real World
Today in the Connected Economy: Google Tests Augmented Reality in the Real World
July 20, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, Google says it is getting ready to test a new augmented reality device later this summer. Also, Netflix tries to...

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Kroger Boosts ‘Home Chef’ Meal Prep As Restaurant Take Out, Delivery Slump
Kroger Boosts ‘Home Chef’ Meal Prep As Restaurant Take Out, Delivery Slump
July 20, 2022  |  Retail

As skyrocketing food prices have cost-conscious consumers seeking lower-cost alternatives, The Kroger Co. is expanding the capacity of its ready-made meal and meal kit delivery...

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Grocers, Restaurants Boost Security to Confront Rising Crime
Grocers, Restaurants Boost Security to Confront Rising Crime
July 17, 2022  |  Retail

With rising crime rates, restaurants and grocery stores are revising their operations, including making changes to store hours and spending more on security. Some are...

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Grocery Roundup: DoorDash Onboards New Supermarkets; Instacart Reevaluates Future
Grocery Roundup: DoorDash Onboards New Supermarkets; Instacart Reevaluates Future
July 14, 2022  |  Commerce

As aggregators look to improve the economics of the model by getting more value out of their existing driver networks, DoorDash is going all in...

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Kroger Joins the Members-Only Deal Club
Kroger Joins the Members-Only Deal Club
July 13, 2022  |  Subscriptions

As consumers’ inflationary concerns affect their spending choices, grocers are presenting offers targeted at easing these anxieties in an effort to deepen customer relationships and...

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Today in Food Commerce: McDonald’s Announces ‘Virtual Camp’; Grocers Tap Cashier-Less Checkout
Today in Food Commerce: McDonald’s Announces ‘Virtual Camp’; Grocers Tap Cashier-Less Checkout
June 30, 2022  |  Commerce

Today in food commerce, McDonald’s announces a “Camp McDonald’s” mobile experience that includes food deals and streamed concerts, while supermarkets around the world leverage computer...

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