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

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Kroger Lets Inmar Take the Wheel for YouTech Digital Coupon Unit

Inmar will act as an intermediary, providing Kroger with YouTech services while looking to expand to more customers.

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Kroger Deliveries Hit the Road in Nuro Bots

The newly launched R1 self-driving vans, loaded with Fry's groceries, will "transform local commerce," co-founder says.

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Amazon Patents Emotion-Detecting Alexa Tech

By Phil Lempert on Dec. 13, 2018

The Lempert Report: The system could allow targeted product suggestions or ads.

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How to Keep Going in a Startup World

By Jon Springer on Dec. 12, 2018

Basket Economics: You don’t need to be a tech expert to survive the information age, former Ahold executive James McCann’s new book explains, but understanding the world they inhabit will be crucial.

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Pioneering Perspectives From Online Grocery

By Jon Springer on Dec. 10, 2018

E-commerce veteran Scott DeGraeve joins WGB's Breakroom to discuss industry giants, paths to profitability and a new business venture built on the framework of Door to Door Organics

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SpartanNash Rolls Out Mobile Scan and Go Program

By Rebekah Marcarelli on Dec. 10, 2018

Check Out Now is launching in two Michigan stores with expansion plans in the works.

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Study Finds Virtual Reality Can Influence Taste Perception

By Phil Lempert on Dec. 10, 2018

The Lempert Report: Participants found blue cheese to be most pungent in a simulated cow barn.

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Why Collaborative E-Commerce Solutions are Essential for Retailers and Suppliers

Sponsored content from our partner Category Management Association on Dec. 07, 2018

In today’s hyper-competitive marketplace, e-commerce category leadership has become necessary to stay competitive and grow.

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Scanning the Benefits of Schnucks’ Roving Robot, Tally

By Jon Springer on Dec. 05, 2018

David Steck discusses Schnuck Markets Inc.'s roving robot, Tally, which autonomously scans shelves for inventory and price accuracy at 15 stores.

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The Importance of Click-and-Collect Cannot Be Denied

By Meg Major on Dec. 05, 2018

The increasing importance of e-commerce and last-mile delivery finds mature retailers at a crossroads.