1. Data & Insights

The Friday Checkout: Are grocers tackling convenience the wrong way?

Written by Posted on Less than 0 min read

“I do think there’s a very huge difference between not wanting to be inconvenienced versus prioritizing convenience,” Ethan Chernofsky of Placer.ai said during a virtual event.

View Original Article
Member since
Grocery Dive provides in-depth journalism and insight into the most impactful news and trends shaping the grocery industry. The newsletters and website cover topics such as shopper behavior, omnichannel, e-commerce, pricing and discounting, store formats, and more. Grocery Dive is a leading publication operated by Industry Dive. Our business journalists spark ideas and shape agendas for 10+ million decision makers in competitive industries. https://www.grocerydive.com
Do you like Grocery Dive's articles? Follow on social!

More from Grocery Dive

  1. Channel: Ecommerce & Digital

BJ’s ‘last mile delivery model’ improves in-store order fulfillment process

The service involves employees picking items for an order before handing them off to a same-day delivery provider, Chief Digital Officer Monica Schwartz said. View Original Article Associates Delivery Marketing: In Store Grocery Dive Member since October 26, 2020 Loading + Follow Following Grocery Dive provides in-depth journalism and insight into the most impactful news […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. Channel: Grocery

Ahold Delhaize USA names new chief legal officer

The grocery company has tapped Kim Lyda, who previously worked in its Retail Business Services unit, for the position. View Original Article Ahold Delhaize Legal & Criminal Grocery Dive Member since October 26, 2020 Loading + Follow Following Grocery Dive provides in-depth journalism and insight into the most impactful news and trends shaping the grocery […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. Channel: Specialty & Other

Trader Joe’s confirms its stores will never include self-checkout

In a company podcast, the grocer’s new CEO and president slammed the popular checkout method as being bad for employees and too much work for shoppers. View Original Article Associates Brick and Mortar Executives Podcasts Shoppers Tech: Cashierless Trader Joes Grocery Dive Member since October 26, 2020 Loading + Follow Following Grocery Dive provides in-depth […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. Channel: Ecommerce & Digital

Shipt hires Meta exec as first chief growth officer

The Target-owned delivery service has tapped Katie Stratton for the newly created role, which aims to expedite the company’s growth in CPG and retail. View Original Article Delivery Executives Meta (Facebook) Target Grocery Dive Member since October 26, 2020 Loading + Follow Following Grocery Dive provides in-depth journalism and insight into the most impactful news and […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. Trends & External Forces

Lower grocery comps reflect new challenges for an industry in transition

Retailers are facing pressure to maintain sales volumes as the boosts they received from the pandemic and inflation fade, experts say. View Original Article COVID19 Economy Grocery Dive Member since October 26, 2020 Loading + Follow Following Grocery Dive provides in-depth journalism and insight into the most impactful news and trends shaping the grocery industry. […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. Shopper & Customer

Unlocking hidden value in grocery

The grocery industry has seen huge disruption over the past few years, which has drastically changed how consumers interact with grocers, and how grocers sell to consumers. View Original Article Consumers Grocery Dive Member since October 26, 2020 Loading + Follow Following Grocery Dive provides in-depth journalism and insight into the most impactful news and […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. Channel: Ecommerce & Digital

DoorDash ramps up alcohol delivery

The e-commerce provider has expanded the delivery of beers, wines and spirits from several grocers and liquor stores including select Food Lion, Hannaford and Giant Food locations. View Original Article Ahold Delhaize Brick and Mortar Delivery Dept. Adult Bev Dept. Beverage Dept. Grocery DoorDash Food Delivery Regional Grocery Grocery Dive Member since October 26, 2020 […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. Merchandising

Metropolitan Market pilots shelf-scanning tech

The rollout of hundreds of computer vision-enabled shelf cameras aims to automate in-store processes for the Washington chain owned by Good Food Holdings.  View Original Article Dept. Grocery Marketing: In Store Merchandising Technology & Innovation Grocery Dive Member since October 26, 2020 Loading + Follow Following Grocery Dive provides in-depth journalism and insight into the most […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. Channel: Grocery

Costco taps former Kroger finance chief to serve as CFO

Gary Millerchip, a key architect of the grocer’s pending merger with Albertsons, is taking over from Richard Galanti, who is leaving the club retailer after nearly 40 years. View Original Article Albertsons / Safeway Costco Kroger Results & Investment Executives Mergers Regional Grocery Grocery Dive Member since October 26, 2020 Loading + Follow Following Grocery […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. Technology & Innovation

Kroger deploys Google Cloud tools to enhance productivity in stores

Workers for the grocery chain are using artificial intelligence and machine learning technology from the internet giant to track products, monitor staffing levels and handle other tasks. View Original Article Associates Brick and Mortar Dept. Nonfood Editor's Choice Google Kroger Technology & Innovation Grocery Dive Member since October 26, 2020 Loading + Follow Following Grocery […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. Trends & External Forces

Phasing out HFC refrigerants poses a major cost dilemma for grocers

Transitioning to new cooling systems that comply with federal and state laws can cost retailers $1 million or more per store. But delaying action could also be expensive, experts say.  View Original Article Government Grocery Dive Member since October 26, 2020 Loading + Follow Following Grocery Dive provides in-depth journalism and insight into the most […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. CPG: Food

Hannaford pushes back on activist calls to reform milk supply chain

As Migrant Justice urges the grocer to address alleged “widespread labor abuses” at its dairy suppliers, the chain said it does not think the organization’s proposals fix the “systemic and complex” issues facing workers. View Original Article Ahold Delhaize Associates Dept. Beverage Dept. Dairy Dept. Fresh Dept. Refrigerated Operations & Supply Chain Grocery Dive Member since October 26, […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. Channel: Grocery

Kroger-Albertsons merger faces lawsuit by Colorado attorney general

The suit claims the deal violates the state’s antitrust act and alleges the grocers have a “history of collusion” with unlawful no-poach and non-solicitation agreements. View Original Article Albertsons / Safeway Government Kroger Legal & Criminal Mergers Regional Grocery Grocery Dive Member since October 26, 2020 Loading + Follow Following Grocery Dive provides in-depth journalism […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. Corporate Strategy

Foxtrot promotes Liz Williams to CEO

As the former CFO takes her new post, former CEO Mike LaVitola is moving into the chairman role for the Chicago-based chain. View Original Article Executives Q Commerce Grocery Dive Member since October 26, 2020 Loading + Follow Following Grocery Dive provides in-depth journalism and insight into the most impactful news and trends shaping the grocery […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. Channel: Ecommerce & Digital

Amazon pilots grocery subscription service in 3 cities

The program offers Prime customers unlimited free delivery from Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods Market on orders over $35 and unlimited 30-minute pickup regardless of order size. View Original Article Amazon BOPIS Delivery Dept. Fresh Marketing: Loyalty & Subscription Pricing & Promotions Regional Grocery Whole Foods Grocery Dive Member since October 26, 2020 Loading + […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. Retailer Media

IGA co-creates retail media platform for independent retailers

The free-to-use, CPG-funded network combines thousands of retailers on one platform and aims to provide measurable feedback while improving the customer experience. View Original Article Customer Experience Marketing: Retail Media Shoppers Grocery Dive Member since October 26, 2020 Loading + Follow Following Grocery Dive provides in-depth journalism and insight into the most impactful news and […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. Technology & Innovation

Bristol Farms closing innovation-focused store in Irvine, California

Newfound Market, which served as a foodservice destination and testing ground for technology like smart carts, is closing after less than two years. View Original Article Technology & Innovation Grocery Dive Member since October 26, 2020 Loading + Follow Following Grocery Dive provides in-depth journalism and insight into the most impactful news and trends shaping the grocery […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. Channel: Grocery

Hannaford debuts initiative focused on child nutrition

The grocer’s Snack Pals Plates feature illustrations of characters and nutritional information about building a well-balanced meal. View Original Article Ahold Delhaize Dept. Grocery Regional Grocery Grocery Dive Member since October 26, 2020 Loading + Follow Following Grocery Dive provides in-depth journalism and insight into the most impactful news and trends shaping the grocery industry. The […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. Associates & Employees

Louisville Trader Joe’s workers elect to unionize

Employees at a store in the Kentucky city voted 48-36 to join Trader Joe’s United yesterday, making the location the third in the chain where associates have opted to become part of the union. View Original Article Associates Editor's Choice Store Location Trader Joes Grocery Dive Member since October 26, 2020 Loading + Follow Following […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. Trends & External Forces

How grocers are deterring theft at self-checkout

Harris Teeter appears to be pulling out all the stops to minimize shrink caused by shoplifting at self-checkout kiosks. But is self-checkout the theft hot spot for theft the industry assumes it to be?  View Original Article Kroger Legal & Criminal Tech: Cashierless Grocery Dive Member since October 26, 2020 Loading + Follow Following Grocery […]
< 1 min read
0
Next