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

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Meijer Expands Shop & Scan to Chicago, Northwest Indiana

The move comes after a successful pilot in Michigan that saw more than 1.1 million downloads.

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Walking the Walk at ShopTalk

Speakers at the fourth annual ShopTalk conference highlighted technology's role in enabling new customer journeys, and the challenge for retailers to prepare themselves for it.

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Q&A: Teaching a Computer How to Taste

By Jon Springer on Mar. 11, 2019

Tastry founder and CEO Katerina Axelsson joins WGB's Break Room to discuss the story behind the AI-powered recommendation app.

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Nuro Robots Get a Warm Welcome From Fry’s Shoppers

By Jon Springer on Mar. 07, 2019

Strong Net Promoter Scores indicate progress toward a “magical goal” to reduce time spent running errands, founder says; Kroger to expand to new market.

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Robotic Fulfillment Centers Race to Get 'Picked'

By Jon Springer on Mar. 05, 2019

Fueled by the promise of massive savings—and the possibilities that they could bring—ShopTalk exhibitors made their pitch to supermarkets.

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How Schnucks Is Speeding Up Checkout

By WGB Staff on Feb. 25, 2019

The new system also boosts inventory management efficiency.

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Albertsons Taps Microsoft for ‘Frictionless’ Shopping Experience

By Natalie Taylor on Feb. 22, 2019

The retailer is piloting the AI solutions with its new One Touch Fuel app at 25 stores.

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Heading Into Retail in the Age of ‘I’

By Gary Hawkins on Feb. 21, 2019

As our world increasingly becomes tailored to individuals, author Gary Hawkins discusses the inspiration behind his new book that explores the impact of the age of “I” in retail, including shopper expectations and the challenge traditional retailers face.

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Webstop Enhances Digital Circular Platform

By WGB Staff on Feb. 21, 2019

The launch follows a pilot program that scored high on key digital metrics alongside higher engagement.

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Bolster grocery store appeal with new technology

Sponsored content from our partner Cummins Allison on Feb. 20, 2019

Here are some ways grocery stores are leveraging technology to win customer loyalty and strengthen their bottom line.