Swish raises seed funding to redefine CPG product sampling
Swish delivers full-size, in-stock CPG products as free samples directly within shoppers’ grocery orders.
Technology
AI becomes retail’s new gatekeeper, Acosta Group finds
“Generative AI tools are becoming the new gatekeepers of the shopper journey,” said John Carroll, President of Connected Commerce at Acosta Group.
GK adds QuikQ to growing list of fuel partners
With QuikQ now certified on the GK platform, c-stores can accept QuikQ fuel cards—offering drivers greater flexibility and security at thousands of locations nationwide.
NIQ launches Product Insights in Canada
The solution offers retailers and manufacturers access to over 550 product attributes to better understand consumer demand and competition.
dunnhumby launches innovation incubation program for retail entrepreneurs
Incubate provides early-stage companies in data science, AI, retail tech, and customer experience a chance to work with dunnhumby’s top experts and clients.
Target increases delivery to close gap with Amazon and Walmart
Target is betting that combining store-based fulfillment with faster delivery options will help it regain momentum after four years of sluggish sales and heightened competition.
Birdzi develops DataScope tool working with Tops Friendly Markets
DataScope, powered by Birdzi’s industry-leading customer intelligence platform, delivers grocers access to actionable shopper insights more quickly and easily.
Albertsons taps Google Cloud to power next-Gen grocery innovation
With over 13 million monthly users, Albertsons Cos. expands its digital ecosystem using Google’s AI commerce tech, making shopping more predictive and effortless.
Wayvia names Theresa Pham Head of Product
The omnicommerce enablement company enhances its leadership by appointing a veteran product leader to drive upcoming innovation.
Exotec’s Arthur Bellamy: Why warehouse automation is retail’s future
“The warehouse is no longer just the back end of retail. It is the beating heart of modern commerce. And automation is the only way to keep pace with what shoppers expect today.”
Exotec and E80 Group Partner on end-to-end warehouse automation
The joint solution is designed to meet the growing need for warehouses to consolidate e-commerce, retail, and wholesale operations within fewer facilities.
Amazon launches Lens Live shopping tool
AI-powered upgrade to its Amazon Lens shopping feature lets consumers discover new products through visual search.
Logile powers Schnucks’ fresh food transformation with rollout of intelligent fresh item management solutions
Schnucks has deployed Logile’s Fresh Item Management Solutions to modernize its fresh food operations, adopting a data-driven and automated approach that eliminates guesswork.
Kroger announces corporate layoffs
The move follows a series of cost-cutting actions this year.
Walmart unveils AI tools and faster delivery at Marketplace Seller Summit
At this year’s Let’s Grow! Marketplace Seller Summit, Walmart unveiled new AI tools and incentives to help sellers grow faster, work more efficiently, and reach more customers.
DXC Technology announces strategic role in Northeast Grocery’s $40M IT modernization
DXC’s multi-year collaboration has streamlined Northeast Grocery’s systems, boosted compute capacity and positioned the retailer for long-term growth and innovation.