VitalityIP and Schnucks to debut personalized shopping assistant
New AI agent will work in partnership with grocer’s Schnucks Rewards app and website
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AppCard launches grocer-branded credit card program with Neighborhood Fresh
New AppCard Credit Card and AppCard Smart Card, branded for Neighborhood Fresh, show how independent grocers can offer payment-linked rewards once limited to national chains
ReposiTrak’s expanding scan-based trading network extends into distribution centers and warehouses
ReposiTrak SBT 2.0 now supports products delivered through retailer warehouses and cross-dock operations, not just Direct Store Delivery
Instacart acquires Arpalus to advance real-time shelf intelligence
Technology will improve the inventory data needed for ecommerce fulfillment and in-store operations.
Uber nears $14.8 billion deal for Delivery Hero
Largest acquisition to date would significantly expand Uber’s global presence.
Avery Dennison updates handheld printers for retail and logistics
Faster print speeds and longer batter life than earlier Pathfinder generations.
Pattison Food Group invests in future-ready grocery fulfillment with Dematic Automation
Automated fulfillment solutions enhance efficiency, throughput and scalability across its warehouse operations
Walmart buys Vibe.co to expand connected TV advertising
The deal aims to make streaming TV advertising more accessible and measurable for small and mid-sized businesses.
Piggly Wiggly Alabama Distributing Co. joins ReposiTrak Traceability Network
Independent grocery cooperative selects ReposiTrak Touchless Traceability across all food categories to strengthen transparency, recall readiness and competitive positioning
Amazon introduces new AI agents
Allowing humans to maintain control of how much agents can do on their own.
ReposiTrak Traceability Network surpasses 8.2 million supplier records collected
Rapid growth in supplier-provided traceability data reinforces industry momentum toward scalable, automated food supply chain traceability
AI-powered Ask DoorDash aims to transform online grocery shopping
The tool lets customers make shopping carts from recipes or lists, find meals via natural prompts, and get personalized suggestions based on past purchases.
Amazon expands freight offering for all businesses
Citing demand from vendors and selling partners, Amazon extends less-than-truckload shipping services.
Grocery Outlet selects Afresh for chainwide ordering
Extreme-value grocer invests in store-level ordering intelligence to drive profitability and support its independent operators
Walmart celebrates 1 millionth drone delivery
Average delivery time is 23 minutes, and the quickest required 4 minutes and 44 seconds.
New York moves to curb data-driven pricing practices
The One Fair Price Act limits companies from using consumer data like browsing history, location, and income to set prices.