Consumers hungry for contactless checkout at Whole Foods and hope Amazon delivers

July 25, 2017

Consumers are hoping that once Amazon acquires Whole Foods, the online mega retailer will provide cashier-free checkout and a much improved grocery store…

Giant Eagle taps Symphony EYC to drive customer-centric retailing

July 19, 2017

Giant Eagle is aiming to drive customer-focused retailing via the use of Symphony EYC's solutions to gain greater customer insight and drive more personalized…

To compete with Amazon, retailers must focus on mobile experience

The beverage alcohol industry in particular might fall victim to Amazon's takeover of Whole Foods.

Amazon's Whole Foods deal proves the 'retail mullet' is the future of grocery

ForeSee's Eric Feinberg provides his take on Amazon's multi-billion dollar acquisition of Whole Foods. As he writes, surprisingly not much has been said about…

Amazon's Whole Foods Market acquisition points to a changing role for physical stores; millennials hold the key

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Amazon's acquisition of Whole Foods Market is yet another sign – the biggest to date – that retail is being redefined by multiple shopping channels.

Amazon makes a statement with bid to buy Whole Foods for $13.7B

June 16, 2017

Amazon appears poised to change the grocery business in a big way as the e-commerce giant Friday announced plans to buy Whole Foods Market in a deal valued at…

Amazon adds grocery pickup kiosks in Seattle

May 30, 2017

Amazon.com Inc. has opened two grocery pickup kiosks in Seattle in an effort to compete against "click and collect" shopping options from supermarket…

Wegmans, Publix are tops with grocery shoppers, reveals study

May 17, 2017

Shoppers' favorite grocery stores in the U.S. are Publix and Wegmans, which landed in a first-place tie in a new Market Force study.

Amazon debuts fresh grocery delivery in Berlin

May 9, 2017

Amazon Prime subscribers in Berlin, Germany are now enjoying fresh grocery delivery, according to a Reuters report.

Wegmans Food Markets keeps CEO role all in the family

April 14, 2017

Colleen Wegman, who joined her family's business, Wegmans Food Markets, in 1991 is now CEO and president.

Easter will be a hopping time in consumer spend

April 7, 2017

A new National Retail Federation report predicts American shoppers will spend more than ever to celebrate Easter this year.

Wegmans to expand in New Jersey

April 7, 2017

Wegmans Food Markets plans to open two new New Jersey sites, with the first one opening in late July.

IoT proving valuable in driving customer experience, savings and operational efficiencies

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

Retailers not using Internet of Things technology may soon want to investigate its potential given big opportunities to boost the customer experience and save…

Albertsons aims to make product finding, stocking easier and faster

March 23, 2017

Albertsons is tapping the RangeMe online platform and Ahold USA to make product discovery easier between retailers and product vendors, which will save money…

Target going small again on Long Island retail front

February 10, 2017

Target is launching its third small-format at a Long Island, New York location.

Amazon Go promises no checkout, no lines, no waiting

December 6, 2016

Come 2017 Amazon aims to debut a no-waiting, no-line, no-checkout grocery store experience, called 'Just Walk Out', at its Amazon Go store in Washington state.

Slow lanes could boost supermarket experience, claims study

December 5, 2016

Supermarkets providing a 'slow lane' for the older and elderly shopper can offer the senior consumer segment a better customer experience.

Kroger, Cardtronics re-up agreement for the long term

November 17, 2016

Cardtronics has entered into a new, long-term ATM services agreement with The Kroger Co., the nation's largest traditional grocery retailer.

2017 may be the year for supermarket digital experience

November 4, 2016

Next year may be the year online grocery activity hits its stride as supermarkets expand digital shopping options and more consumers are looking to buy more…

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