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

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Walmart Beefs Up Robotic Fleet

Thousands of new autonomous floor cleaners, FAST Unloaders and other tech will make their way into stores.

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Takeoff Places $150M Robot Order

The deal with Knapp will allow for 50 new micro-pick centers and rollout at scale as retailers embrace robotic solutions to costs of providing grocery e-commerce.

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Online Food Shopping: Is Everyone Doing It?

By Brian Numainville on Apr. 09, 2019

A closer look at the adoption rates of grocery e-commerce across generations, household sizes and income levels, which collectively underscore the challenge of accepting any single number as a measurement of adoption.

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Guilt-Free? Shame on You!

By Phil Lempert on Apr. 09, 2019

The Lempert Report: The focus on health and wellness is here to stay, but indulgences shouldn't require forgiveness.

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Albertsons Performance Media Exceeding Expectations

By Natalie Taylor on Apr. 05, 2019

Major CPGs such as Pepsi and General Mills have reported success in driving sales and surpassing benchmarks in year one of using the retailer's digital ad program.

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Why Retailers Are Turning On to Electronic Shelf Labels

By Rebekah Marcarelli on Apr. 04, 2019

Electronic shelf labels aren't new, but the application of the technology in stores has grown as retailers look to them to manage labor and stock, streamline e-commerce and communicate with shoppers in new ways.

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How Foodservice Is Embracing Technology

By Phil Lempert on Mar. 28, 2019

The Lempert Report: Investors are pumping millions into restaurant concepts that use blockchain, AI and apps to personalize menu offerings and customize meal recommendations.

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Ahold Delhaize Moving to AI-Powered Supply Chain

By Jon Springer on Mar. 27, 2019

Companywide deployment of Relex solution follows successful test at Food Lion and Hannaford.

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Study Shows Workers Support ‘BYOD’

By Jon Springer on Mar. 25, 2019

Phone apps can improve retention and engagement while improving productivity, survey suggests.

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Schnucks Adds New Features to Loyalty App

By WGB Staff on Mar. 22, 2019

Customers now have access to a shopping list and wellness guide.