Continue to Site >>>

Automation

Technology

3 Retailers on Autopilot

In the past week, Save Mart, Walmart and Kroger have piloted or launched automated technologies that aim to speed or simplify everyday operations.

Retailers

Kroger CEO Lauds 'Monumental Day' as Ocado Facilities Zip to Life

Officials in a press event said the long-awaited opening of robotic fulfillment centers will usher in a new era of quality and reliability in grocery e-commerce—and deliver the retailer to new places, too.

Technology

Takeoff, Hussmann Form Alliance to Accelerate Grocery E-Commerce

By Kristina Hurtig on Apr. 01, 2021

The tech companies aim to provide a scalable microfulfillment solution for retailers.

Technology

Ocado Officials Tout Smaller Facilities

By Jon Springer on Mar. 19, 2021

Smaller facilities, including a newly-opened "mini-CFC," and Zoom will support a high-tech grocery e-commerce ecosystem en route to the U.S. with Kroger, Ocado officials said this week.

Retailers

Kroger's Ocado Facility Delivers First Load

By Jon Springer on Mar. 04, 2021

As Kroger makes strides in improving profitability of digital, robots go to work.

Technology

Instacart Calls On Former Walmart Exec to Pursue Fulfillment Options, Sources Say

By Jon Springer on Feb. 25, 2021

Mark Ibbotson, the influential former Walmart EVP, is helping Instacart assess new technologies, sources tell WGB.

Technology

Instacart Frames ‘Dark Store’ Exploration as a Service to Partners

By Jon Springer on Feb. 22, 2021

Instacart reportedly has been in touch with multiple warehouse tech companies to explore efficient warehouses to bolster store picking, but it comes in peace, a spokesperson says.

Technology

Ahold’s Retail Business Services Leads Testing of UV Disinfection Robot

By Kristina Hurtig on Jan. 08, 2021

Ahold Delhaize USA’s central services division piloted the robots from Ava Robotics in two of its distribution centers to support enhanced cleaning procedures amid the pandemic.

Technology

Alert Innovation Hires John Gargasz to Lead Business Expansion

By WGB Staff on Dec. 22, 2020

Gargasz, whose title is VP of platform and business development, will help the retail robotics company expand its grocery automation fulfillment business beyond its anchor Walmart customer.

Technology

How Tops Markets Is Powering Through the Pandemic

By Jennifer Strailey on Nov. 30, 2020

Tops Markets Director of Operations Thomas Durkin talks computer-assisted ordering systems and preparing for a second wave.

  • Page 1