More than half of U.S. households order groceries online in DecemberOnline grocery retailers ended the year strong with $9.1 billion in total sales in December 2022, up 2.4% year-over-year. Giant Food to run free virtual health classesA greater Washington, D.C., regional grocery chain is preparing to launch a five-week virtual series of free online nutrition and healthy living classes. New drive-thru grocery concept JackBe provides groceries on demand A new grocery retailer in Oklahoma combines the dark store and drive-thru models. Digital grocery is on a growth trajectory Online grocery sales have been sharply accelerating, with increases expected into 2023. Weis Markets unifies e-commerce platform with stores Weis Markets Inc. is creating a shopping environment featuring unified commerce, loyalty and promotions; as well as frictionless produce recognition. Three tech trends that shook up retail in 2022 As 2022 draws to a close, it’s time to look back at some retail technology trends that shook up the industry all year long. SpartanNash enhances produce forecasting with AI SpartanNash is helping to ensure fresh produce is stocked on its shelves with artificial intelligence (AI)-based predictive ordering. Instacart adds more than 20 new Canadian retail partners Instacart is expanding operations north of the border. Germany’s first fully-automated cashierless grocery opens German grocery giant REWE Group has opened that country’s first fully automated supermarket, complete with “group purchases.” Tops, Price Chopper parent expands advanced pricing and promotions Northeast Grocery Inc. is bringing advanced pricing, promotion and collaboration to its Tops Friendly Markets and Price Chopper/Market 32 banners. First Previous 39 40 41 Next Last
