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Amazon

Ocado shares hoisted by buzz over possible Amazon interest

 By Russell Redman on Jun. 26, 2023

U.K. online grocery company serves as major technology provider to Kroger and Sobeys.

Technology

Use of AI in grocery stores to grow 400% by 2025

 By Timothy Inklebarger on Jun. 22, 2023

Executives think artificial intelligence could eliminate 18% of store associate positions, 73% of store tasks and 53% of shopper queries.

Technology

SpartanNash goes bigger with ‘Tally’ robot deployment

By Russell Redman on May 10, 2023

Family Fare and Martin’s stores are next to use Simbe’s inventory-tracking robots after a pilot at the D&W Fresh Market banner.

Wholesalers & Distributors

Associated Food Stores eyes more automation

By Russell Redman on May 09, 2023

Utah distribution center to install end-to-end robotics and AI platform from Symbotic.

Amazon

Aisle 1: Here’s why Amazon Fresh stores haven’t caught on with shoppers

By Heather Lalley on May 08, 2023

The high-tech grocery experiment from the retail giant is soulless and sterile, writes WGB Editor-in-Chief Heather Lalley.

Walmart

Walmart set to ramp up automation

By Russell Redman on Apr. 05, 2023

At its annual investor event, the retail giant forecast 65% of stores to be serviced via automation by the close of fiscal 2026.

Retailers

Southeastern Grocers pilots robotic ice-making ‘micro-factory’

By Russell Redman on Mar. 28, 2023

Partnership with automated food production platform Relocalize produces “super-premium” cubed ice called Party Cubes.

Technology

UNFI kicks off deployment of distribution center automation platform

By Russell Redman on Mar. 20, 2023

New Symbotic robotics and expanded rollout of SAE scanning solutions are part of the distributor's supply chain transformation.

Retailers

BJ’s adds inventory-tracking robots at all its clubs

By Diane Adam on Mar. 14, 2023

In partnership with Simbe Robotics, Tally inventory management robots will roll out to all 237 stores, delivering real-time data and freeing up workers for other tasks, the retailer said.

Technology

Save Mart automated ‘dark store’ drives Lucky Now online grocery service

By Russell Redman on Feb. 27, 2023

Western grocer partners with robotics startup Fulfil Solutions to open micro-fulfillment center in Mountain View, Calif.

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