April 6, 2021
Peter Cook, Publisher
Grocery is becoming the cross-section between a number of different industries. At least 60 Walmart Supermarkets will have Saladworks restaurants in them by the end of 2021; Instacart continues to develop their home goods delivery, partnering with Michael’s. At the same time, automated micro-fulfillment centers continue to spread throughout the U.S.
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Albertsons Cos. has entered a sweeping partnership with online technology and services giant Google to create a more interactive and convenient shopping experience.
Walmart is opening as many as 60 Saladworks kitchens and eateries in its U.S. stores.
H Mart plans to use automated micro-fulfillment technology to ramp up its online grocery operations at a warehouse in Carlstadt, New Jersey.
On Wednesday (March 31), arts and crafts retailer Michaels announced a partnership with Instacart to pilot test same-day craft supply delivery.
A lawsuit by Instacart and the Washington Food Industry Association (WFIA) seeking to overturn Seattle's requirement that delivery drivers receive extra pay during the pandemic has received clearance to proceed from a King County Superior Court judge.
The Kroger Co. detailed this year’s strategic growth plan — led by fresh foods and digital — at its virtual 2021 Investor Day conference.
Swisslog, leading provider of best-in-class warehouse automation and software, has developed a live virtual experience that illustrates exactly how an automated micro-fulfillment center works to fulfill ecommerce orders.
Increased eCommerce adoption created massive opportunities for CPG brands to reach new shoppers across different channels and markets. But it's coupled with big risks: the 'digital shelf' is highly dynamic, changing at incredible speed and so requires a whole new set of skills to manage, measure and optimize it.
A former Fresh Thyme executive says new technologies may provide solutions to easing the burden of a local-first retail strategy.
Glovo, a startup out of Spain with 10 million users that delivers restaurant take-out, groceries and other items in partnership with brick-and-mortar businesses, has picked up a Series F of $528 million (€450 million).
Indian food delivery app Swiggy is closing an $800 million funding round from investors including Falcon Edge Capital LP and Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Cofounder and Chief Executive Officer Sriharsha Majety said in a note to employees on Monday.
Zego, the London-based insurtech and commercial motor insurance provider, has launched two new flexible insurance products for moped and e-bike fleets in the UK.
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