Retail - Supermarkets & Grocery Stores News & Media
NRF Big Show Report: Amazon Go competitors offer up alternative cashierless approaches
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
The NRF Big Show in New York City debuted a host of cashierless checkout technologies hoping to capitalize on the interest generated by Amazon Go.
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Autonomous stores coming fast, but is Amazon Go on first?
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
In many people's eyes, one of the most disruptive retail developments has been the late 2016 launch of Amazon Go, but some observers have questioned its…
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NRF Big Show Report: Kroger, Starbucks and the journey to intelligent retail
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
Starbucks and Kroger are striving to develop intelligent retail operations to meet their unique customer base expectations and have way more in common than…
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Coinstar kiosks at Safeway, Albertsons to sell bitcoin
January 21, 2019
Bitcoin users can now buy bitcoin at select Coinstar kiosks in Safeway and Albertsons stores in California, Texas and Washington, according to geekwire.com.
read nowKroger teams up with Microsoft on connected grocery initiative
January 8, 2019
Kroger is piloting a connected grocery store in a partnership with Microsoft using connected sensors and the Azure cloud.
read nowKroger taps MoneyGram for bill payment services
December 19, 2018
MoneyGram has announced an agreement with Kroger to provide bill payment services inside the grocery chain's 1,900 Money Service locations, which include…
read nowGiant Eagle, Pittsburgh hospital team up on video conference kiosks
December 19, 2018
The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center is partnering with supermarket Giant Eagle to providing video conferencing kiosks in supermarket pharmacies…
read nowKroger launching food section in Walgreens stores
December 14, 2018
Kroger plans to put food departments, offering 2,300 items — everything from meal kits to frozen food items — in 13 Walgreen’s stores by early 2019.
read nowAmazon cashierless store may take flight in airports
December 7, 2018
The Amazon Go cashierless store concept may be moving into airports as the powerhouse omnichannel retailer is reportedly evaluating airport location options.
read nowOnline grocery action sees uptick in fresh food purchases
December 5, 2018
Consumers are increasingly ordering groceries online and more than ever are purchasing fresh food items, according to a study from The Retail Feedback Group.
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Amazon leader: Voice assistant makes retail experience more personal, natural, authentic
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Voice commerce continues to expand, offering retailers new ways to engage the consumer. But Patrick Gauthier, vice president of Amazon Pay, has more questions…
read nowToys R Us' Geoffrey now a Kroger toys salesperson
December 4, 2018
While Toys R Us is no longer a toy store giant, its well-known mascot, Geoffrey the Giraffe, is still going strong and not out of work.
read nowKroger, Ocado customer fulfillment center coming to Ohio
November 28, 2018
Grocery retailer, Kroger, will establish its first customer fulfillment center, boasting digital and robotic capabilities, in Ohio via partnership with Ocado…
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Checklist for the Effective Outdoor Digital Signage in Retail
by Egor Belenkov — CEO, Kitcast
The retail digital signage is changing the market forever. Offline business owners can now improve their customer engagement and deliver more relevant dynamic…
read nowKroger testing driverless delivery
November 8, 2018
Supermarket chain, Kroger is piloting automated grocery delivery at a Fry's Food and Drug Store in Scottsdale, Arizona.
read nowInstacart expands mobile app grocery pickup, delivery
November 7, 2018
Instacart is expanding its mobile app Instacart Pickup grocery pickup and delivery service to retailers nationwide, according to a company release.
read nowTarget marks a milestone with new store
November 7, 2018
Target's first store in Vermont marks a milestone in the retailer's history as it now serves all 50 states.
read nowWalmart.com expands shipping, simplifies item return
November 7, 2018
Walmart's e-commerce site now boasts more third-party products available via two-day shipping (on orders over $35), while the brand is launching the ability to…
read now7-Eleven pilots mobile payment app
November 5, 2018
Convenience store giant 7-Eleven is testing a mobile app called Scan & Pay that allows customers to skip the line and pay for purchases with the 7-Eleven…
read nowGrocer preps pilot for robotic e-commerce fulfillment
November 5, 2018
Albertsons, one of the largest grocery chains in the U.S., is partnering with Takeoff Technologies to test an AI-based microfulfillment technology that will…
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