Walmart deploys invisible barcodes to stem shoplifting

September 12, 2024

Walmart has implemented technology to combat shoplifting at its self-checkout stations. The retailer has introduced invisible barcodes on Great Value branded…

What Walmart’s pricing changes mean for the enterprise

by Pascal Yammine — CEO, Zilliant

Walmart’s initiative is setting a new standard in the industry when it comes to embracing pricing technology.

Sam’s Club community members are co-creators in Member’s Mark brand

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

The wholesale club is engaging with its private brand fans to connect with consumers and drive improvement to products.

Kroger, Albertsons merger lands in federal court

August 29, 2024

The Federal Trade Commission and grocery chain Kroger are in court over the pending merger of Kroger and Albertsons as the federal agency believes the…

How grocers are taking an AI approach to boosting customer satisfaction

by Cedric Chereau — Managing Director, EagleAI, part of the Eagle Eye Group

AI will have its most significant impact in the areas of retail personalization and loyalty.

Amazon offers another grocery delivery plan for Prime members

August 26, 2024

Amazon has launched a new grocery delivery option for its Prime members.

Walmart partners with Burger King on customer deal

August 26, 2024

Walmart has teamed up with Burger King on an dining benefit for Walmart+ members.

Circle K parent acquires GetGo Café +Markets

August 23, 2024

Alimentation Couche-Tard, the parent company of Circle K, has acquired 270 GetGo Café +Market stores from supermarket retailer Giant Eagle.

Loblaw piloting ‘no name’ store in Ontario market

August 22, 2024

Loblaw Companies is piloting a new concept — a value-based no name store in three Ontario markets aimed at helping customers save up to 20% on grocery and…

Costco deploys membership scanners

August 12, 2024

Costco is using membership scanning devices at entrances that require members to scan their card by placing the barcode or QR code against the screen…

Utah grocery chain deploying Instacart AI smart carts

August 6, 2024

Davis Food & Drug will be replacing most of its traditional shopping carts with Instacart's AI-powered smart carts at its three locations in Utah.

Stinker Stores taps NCR Voyix to elevate customer experience

August 5, 2024

Stinker Stores has deployed NCR Voyix's Commerce Platform via Edge infrastructure, featuring a virtualized point of sale system, and the technology has boosted…

Weis Markets taps SymphonyAI for customer engagement, growth

August 1, 2024

Weis Markets, a Mid-Atlantic food retailer, is deploying SymphonyAI's Cinde AI to develop insights that uncover opportunities and for customer engagement.

MIT designing AI-powered robot that bags groceries

July 29, 2024

MIT researchers are designing a robotic system to tackle bagging groceries.

Aldi tests food vending machines

July 26, 2024

German grocery chains Aldi and Rewe are testing food vending machines offering fresh produce and staples around the clock, according to a Basic Tutorials…

Costco increasing membership fees come September

July 11, 2024

Costco will increase its membership fees as of September 1, impacting 52 million members.

Sam's Club product chief: Members are at the heart of every decision

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

Sam’s Club interim Chief Product Officer Todd Garner shares how the wholesaler is transforming the customer journey and why members are front and center with…

Partner Tech Set to Debut Next-Gen Self-Checkout Solution with Advanced AI Features at RSPA

Advanced AI-driven self-checkout software revolutionizes the customer experience and enhances theft prevention.

Walmart switches from paper shelf labels to digital screens

June 12, 2024

Walmart will now have digital pricing in its aisles as the mega retailer is switching out paper shelf labels for digital price screens.

Wawa breaks ground on 1st Ohio store

June 11, 2024

Wawa has broken ground on its first Ohio store. The convenience retail store chain, which operates more than 1,050 locations in eight states and D.C., will…