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More Sights and Sounds From Groceryshop 2021

 By Jon Springer on Sep. 23, 2021

Ongoing restrictions around the coronavirus pandemic resulted in a smaller show, but the tech conference delivered on content.

Technology

Schnucks Goes Chainwide with Deployment of Tally Robots

 By Christine LaFave Grace on Aug. 26, 2021

Schnucks is expanding its use of Simbe Robotics' inventory management robots into all 111 of the St. Louis-based chain's grocery stores.

Technology

Cracking the Code on Self-Checkout

By Jon Springer on Aug. 25, 2021

Ariel Shemesh, founder of Kanduai, discusses how edge computing software can affordably address complex problems for retailers and shoppers, putting practicality ahead of precision.

Technology

Can a Shopping Cart Modification Change the Shopping Journey?

By Kristina Hurtig on Aug. 16, 2021

In an interview with WGB, Shopic co-founder Raz Golan discusses a clip-on AI device that goes beyond helping customers skip the checkout line by further streamlining the experience through personalization and contextualized promotions.

Technology

Drones Take Off in Race for Autonomous Delivery

By Jon Springer on Aug. 06, 2021

Not long ago, the notion of local grocery delivery by air seemed a longshot, but several promising trends are changing the outlook.

Technology

Robot Collision Triggers Fire at U.K. Ocado Facility

By Jon Springer on Jul. 19, 2021

Ocado, which lost an entire facility to a fire two years ago, said a robot collision at its Erith facility in England caused minor damage to its grid; service is expected to resume this week.

Retailers

Walmart Partners With Symbotic to Advance Warehouse Automation

By Christine LaFave Grace on Jul. 14, 2021

New automation system "gets products onto shelves for our customers even faster while saving time for our associates," Walmart U.S. supply-chain executive Joe Metzger writes.

Technology

Zebra Fetches Robotics Firm for $290M

By Jon Springer on Jul. 01, 2021

In a deal it says would accelerate its partnering companies’ moves into warehouse and fulfillment automation, tech firm Zebra agrees to buy Fetch Robotics for $290 million.

Technology

Alert Innovation Launches Store Automation Resource Website

By WGB Staff on Jun. 30, 2021

E-grocery.com offers a comprehensive vocabulary list of terms, phrases and acronyms that cover numerous topics in global grocery, retail and supply chain automation.

Wholesalers & Distributors

Ahold Delhaize Adds Robotic Suits to Supply Chain Wardrobe

By Jon Springer on Jun. 29, 2021

After a successful trial, ADUSA Supply Chain is scaling up its use of fatigue-reducing wearables for "superhero" warehouse selectors. Capes not included.

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