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

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How Online SNAP Can Boost Independent Grocers

NGA and its member retailers and partners are working with the federal government to expand online availability of the federal food assistance program, which they say comes with both benefits and burdens.

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H-E-B Goes Micro With AutoStore Rollout

The retailer is deploying microfulfillement centers in partnership with Swisslog featuring the first U.S. grocery deployment of AutoStore's robotic mini-warehouses.

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Walmart to Test-Pilot Another Drone Solution

By Jon Springer on Sep. 14, 2020

Zipline, which made its name shuttling medical supplies in hard-to-reach places, will test pharmacy drops in Arkansas.

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Halla Partners With Local Express to Provide Independent Grocers an E-Commerce Edge

By Kat Martin on Sep. 14, 2020

Consumers can opt in to the e-commerce platform, which provides consumers with a personalized shopping experience.

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Walmart's New Test: Will Delivery Drones Fly?

By Jon Springer on Sep. 10, 2020

Looking to the skies for a fast and efficient delivery solution, Walmart this week will begin testing autonomous drone deliveries in Fayetteville, N.C.

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Giant Eagle Debuts Checkout-Free Shopping in Grabango Partnership

By Jon Springer on Sep. 01, 2020

A GetGo convenience store near Pittsburgh represents what officials call the industry's first enterprise retrofit, enabling shoppers to skip checkout lines and the retailer to absorb inventory, labor and shrink benefits.

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Tackling Pandemic Challenges With New Tech

Sponsored content from our partner DayMark Safety Systems on Sep. 01, 2020

Operators are looking for new and innovative ways to meet increased demand, ensure the safety and health of workers and customers, and maintain confidence in products and vendor services as the coronavirus pandemic continues to challenge food retailers both big and small.  

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10 ways Voila Is Poised for Grocery E-Commerce Success

By Sylvain Perrier on Aug. 28, 2020

Ocado's first CFC in North America, in partnership with Canadian supermarket chain Sobeys, is a flexible and creative hit, the author says.

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The Move to Automation

By Kat Martin on Aug. 25, 2020

While the grocery industry will always need human labor, new tech could have a large impact on how labor is structured.

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5 Bright Ideas in Supply Chain Innovation

By Jon Springer on Aug. 21, 2020

Ahold Delhaize USA's Retail Business Services unit reveals finalists of its second annual Supply Chain Seed competition.

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