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The latest news, trends, and expert views in e-commerce, omnichannel and retail data and analytics.

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

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

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Heinen’s Enlists Engage3 to Power Pricing Strategy

The data science-driven solution will help the Midwest grocer expand its omnichannel competitive visibility.

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Instacart to Add 8,000 Walgreens Stores to Platform

By Jon Springer on Feb. 23, 2021

The pharmacy chain joins a growing roster of retail brands providing 1-hour delivery availability, beginning this week in Illinois.

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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.

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Can Tech End the Fresh Food Waste Crisis?

By Jon Springer on Feb. 18, 2021

Supermarkets know their future is increasingly fresh-food focused, but increased potential for waste comes with it. They're looking to technology for sustainable solutions.

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How breakroom TVs can boost employee morale and engagement

Sponsored content from our partner DIRECTV for BUSINESS on Feb. 18, 2021

For grocery retailers, recruiting and maintaining top talent is more important than ever.

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Investing in SNAP Payment Online Is Essential for Grocers

By Sylvain Perrier on Feb. 10, 2021

Updating digital infrastructure to accept SNAP represents an opportunity to attract new shoppers and build loyalty, but grocers must move quickly, the author says.

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Stop & Shop Debuts Grocery Lockers in Boston

By Christine LaFave Grace on Feb. 04, 2021

Stop and shop ... or not: Massachusetts-based Stop & Shop, an Ahold Delhaize brand, adds order pickup from temperature-controlled lockers at Boston store.

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1-on-1 With SmartBins Founder David Conway

By Jon Springer on Feb. 03, 2021

The inventor of a tech-enabled bulk-food dispenser aims to reinvent bulk departments at U.S. food stores, but he says that's only the beginning.

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Instacart Taps Facebook's Asha Sharma as New COO

By Jon Springer on Feb. 02, 2021

Sharma, who will oversee Instacart Marketplace and other functions beginning later this month, said the online grocery app has "only scratched the surface of what's possible."

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