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Kroger Looks To Wean Itself Off Instacart

Business Insider writes that as Kroger builds “its own tech infrastructure, including automated warehouses for delivery orders,” it means that it inevitably will end up “in competition with Instacart, its longtime grocery-delivery partner, analysts say.”  This competition may also play out as both companies seek advertising revenue from suppliers – there are only so many […]
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  1. Channel: Grocery

Kroger Delivery expands to Birmingham

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Kroger Co. is bringing its grocery delivery service to Birmingham, Ala., another market where it operates no physical stores. The retailer on Friday announced the opening of a new “spoke” delivery facility that serves as an extension of its regional fulfillment center in Atlanta, bringing its Kroger Delivery service to customers in […]
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  1. Channel: Ecommerce & Digital

Online-only grocer Ocado cancels delivery on Her Majesty’s funeral day

Online-only grocer Ocado has cancelled all deliveries on Monday as a “mark of respect” on the day of Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral. The supermarket joins Big 4 grocer Tesco, which… The post Online-only grocer Ocado cancels delivery on Her Majesty’s funeral day appeared first on Latest Retail Technology News From Across The Globe – Charged.
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  1. Channel: Ecommerce & Digital

Ocado Retail appoints Hannah Gibson as new CEO

Ocado Retail has promoted Hannah Gibson, the chief product officer of its technology division, to CEO. Gibson, who has been at the grocery giant for 10 years, replaces Mel Smith,… The post Ocado Retail appoints Hannah Gibson as new CEO appeared first on Latest Retail Technology News From Across The Globe – Charged.
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  1. Channel: Ecommerce & Digital

Ocado opens its third Zoom site for electric last-mile deliveries in London

Ocado has opened its third site in London for its electric last-mile delivery service owned by Ocado Retail, Zoom. Zoom vehicles are a mix of electric refrigerated vans and pedal-powered… The post Ocado opens its third Zoom site for electric last-mile deliveries in London appeared first on Latest Retail Technology News From Across The Globe […]
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  1. Channel: Grocery

Kroger opens two new ‘spoke’ distribution facilities

Kroger has opened spoke distribution facilities in the Chicago and Nashville markets to enable it to expand its home delivery reach. The cross-dock warehouses, which measure 80,000 and 40,000 square feet respectively, will enable Kroger to reach customers within 200 miles of larger automated customer fulfillment centers using Ocado technology.
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  1. Channel: Ecommerce & Digital

Identity crisis: is Ocado a tech company or a retailer?

For many, Ocado is best known via its fleet of over 1,700 colourful delivery vans which have helped to carve the image of the online grocery giant over the course… The post Identity crisis: is Ocado a tech company or a retailer? appeared first on Latest Retail Technology News From Across The Globe – Charged.
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  1. Channel: Ecommerce & Digital

Kroger adds to delivery network

CINCINNATI — Kroger continues to extend its grocery delivery network rapidly, most recently via the openings of a new “spoke” in Louisville, Ky., and a customer fulfillment center (CFC) in Dallas. Kroger describes the 50,000-square-foot spoke as “a last-mile, cross-dock” operation that features technology from U.K.-based partner Ocado Group PLC. The spoke allows Kroger to […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

Paving the Way for the Next Era of Grocery Ecommerce | DSI

“I think consumers are happy to go back to the store. But I also think they’re going to continue using ecommerce, so that’s not going away. So, what does that really mean? It means that retailers have to offer it and it may be a loss leader for them, but they’re going to have to […]
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  1. Channel: Grocery

Kroger Opens New CFC In Dallas

Kroger yesterday announced “the official opening of its newest Customer Fulfillment Center (CFC) in Dallas, Texas. Powered by the Ocado Group (LSE: OCDO), the CFC will leverage advanced robotics technology and creative solutions to redefine the customer experience for customers in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.” The 350,000 square-foot customer fulfillment center “will work in collaboration […]
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  1. Channel: Ecommerce & Digital

Kroger Delivery now available in Dallas

CINCINNATI — The Kroger Co., America’s largest grocery retailer, announced the official opening of its newest Customer Fulfillment Center (CFC), in Dallas. Powered by technology from the Ocado Group, the CFC will leverage advanced robotics and creative solutions to redefine the customer experience, the retailer said in the July 28 announcement. “Kroger’s fast-growing seamless ecosystem takes […]
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  1. Channel: Ecommerce & Digital

Ocado ‘never busier’ talking to potential new tech partner

Online only grocer, Ocado, has “never been busier” in speaking to potential new purchasers of its automated warehouse technology, its CEO, Tim Steiner has revealed. “We have never been busier… The post Ocado ‘never busier’ talking to potential new tech partner appeared first on Latest Retail Technology News From Across The Globe – Charged.
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  1. Channel: Ecommerce & Digital

Ocado Retail CEO stepping down after 3 years at the helm

Ocado Retail chief executive Melanie Smith CBE is stepping down from her role, after three years at the grocery giant. Melanie will be handing the top role over to Lawrence… The post Ocado Retail CEO stepping down after 3 years at the helm appeared first on Latest Retail Technology News From Across The Globe – […]
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  1. Channel: Grocery

Kroger Delivery expands in Nashville, Chicago areas

CINCINNATI — The Kroger Co. today announced it will expand its grocery delivery option through the addition of spoke facilities in Nashville, Tenn., and Maywood, Ill. “Kroger Delivery offers customers a truly differentiated service,” said Bill Bennett, vice president and head of e-commerce for Kroger. “Orders are transported in refrigerated trucks and delivered by trained […]
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  1. Channel: Grocery

Kroger adds fulfillment center in Wisconsin

CINCINNATI — Kroger Co. is expanding its online order delivery network with the addition of a new customer fulfillment center (CFC) in Pleasant Prairie, Wis., the company said last month. “We are thrilled to launch Kroger Delivery in Pleasant Prairie, continuing our long-standing engagement in the state of Wisconsin,” said Kroger senior vice president and […]
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  1. Retailer Media

Pacvue teams with Kroger Precision Marketing for on-site advertising

Pacvue has announced general availability of Pacvue Advertising for Kroger, in partnership with Kroger Precision Marketing (KPM), the retail media business of the Kroger Co. Advertisers on Kroger.com can now use Pacvue to programmatically manage advertising campaigns to “create cost efficiencies, grow share of voice, and increase sales”. Kroger Product Listing Ads are a pay […]
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  1. Trends & External Forces

Scott Moses, on How The FTC Should Level The Competitive Playing Field

Content Guy’s Note:  Scott Moses, Managing Director and head of the Grocery, Pharmacy & Restaurants investment banking practice at Solomon Partners, last week posted on his company’s website an analysis of the Federal Trade Commission’s recent Merger Guidelines Listening Forum videoconference, designed to allow the FTC’s leadership to hear from members of the public about […]
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  1. Department & Category

Food Expense Management Platform Sharebite Nets $39M for Expansion

Sharebrite, a food benefits platform, announced Tuesday (June 28) that it has closed a Series B round for $39 million, which it intends to use to add more products to “serve the evolving needs” of modern workplaces. The press release noted that tighter labor force conditions have pushed more companies to consider augmenting employee benefits, […]
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Coffee & M&M’S® Lovers Can FINALLY Rejoice! Mars Unveils New M&M’S Caramel Cold Brew Candies

Iconic M&M’S brand’s “brew-ti-fulI” new offering will join its permanent flavor lineup in 2023    NEWARK, N.J., Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Today, M&M’S®, a proud part of Mars, unveiled its latest product innovation, M&M’S Caramel Cold Brew. The new product delivers a delicious combination of smooth, robust coffee flavor and sweet, chewy caramel, covered in classic M&M’S milk […]
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Gopuff launches health and wellness private label line, links with Grubhub

The instant delivery e-tailer’s second private brand includes allergy medications and at-home test kits, while its new partnership makes convenience items available to diners on the Grubhub Marketplace.
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Coors Light, Tide Cleaners offer to do laundry for college football fans

To lighten the load of college football fans this season, Molson Coors brand Coors Light has teamed up with Tide Cleaners, a personal clothing washing company created by P&G detergent brand Tide, according to a press release. Coors Light wants to help fans “keep their chores light” by inviting those in select markets to drop their […]
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