Impulse buying is evolving across digital and in-store channels. Learn how Instacart and DoorDash are transforming shopper behavior—check out the full blog to explore the trend.

Trader Joe's embraces analog retail with no eCommerce or self-checkout, focusing on human connection and curated experiences—proving simplicity can outperform digital complexity.

H-E-B blends tradition with tech—automation, data science, and innovation hubs power its rise as a top U.S. grocer, all without leaving Texas.

Connected TV is reshaping grocery advertising with personalized, data-driven campaigns. Grocers are leveraging retail media networks and CTV to boost engagement, drive sales, and optimize spend.

New tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China are raising grocery prices and disrupting supply chains. Grocers face rising costs, prompting shifts to domestic sourcing and cost-saving strategies. Shoppers, especially low-income households, are already cutting back on staples.

Pricing & promotions are more critical than ever for grocers in 2025. Learn how to overcome data silos, resistance to change, and outdated tech to boost sales by 4.5%. Join Grocery Doppio, Relex, and Pricesmart for a webinar on March 10 to explore key strategies!

Walmart’s e-commerce success highlights a shift in grocery retail profitable growth comes from fulfillment densification, high-income shopper engagement, and retail media monetization. Learn key insights from Grocery Doppio’s latest reports on digital grocery profitability.

A look at the top news from the past week highlights new tech deployments, sustainability efforts, thriving retail media partnerships, and more.

Grocers are transforming into media powerhouses with retail media technology, leveraging partnerships to unlock new revenue streams. As digital sales grow, first-party data and in-store media are driving higher brand engagement, making retail media a key competitive advantage.

Retail Media Networks (RMNs) are poised to generate $8.5B in grocery retail by 2024. As grocers shift to white-label and third-party solutions for faster growth, strategic partnerships are driving revenue and customer engagement. Explore the infographic to see the collaborations shaping grocery's future.

E-commerce profitability remains a top challenge for grocers, but last-mile delivery services like Uber Eats, DoorDash, and Grubhub are expanding partnerships, improving accessibility, and addressing food insecurity, offering new ways for consumers to shop and receive groceries.

Retail media networks (RMNs) are a key $8.5B opportunity for grocers, enhancing revenue and customer engagement. With digital grocery sales rising, grocers are shifting to third-party RMNs to scale personalization and ad spend. Learn how RMNs are shaping the industry's future.

UK grocers focus on smaller convenience stores for digital innovation and enhanced shopper experience, prioritizing omnichannel engagement and fulfillment.

Grocers continue to build their tech infrastructure to keep a leg up on the competition.

Walgreens is redefining its retail approach by enhancing micro-fulfillment centers and omnichannel capabilities, aligning with consumer trends towards cautious spending.

Target Corporation boosted its digital sales by 9% during the holiday quarter of 2024, thanks to strategic enhancements to its Target Circle loyalty program. This article discusses how the introduction of new membership options attracted millions of new members and significantly increased both digital and in-store sales, aligning with broader retail trends.

Amazon is pioneering AI advancements in 2025, using technologies like the Nova series and enhanced Alexa to improve customer interactions and operational efficiencies. Investments in data centers and AI capabilities aim to secure a significant share of the projected $133 billion AI market by 2030.

Ahold Delhaize strengthens its digital presence in 2025 with strategic partnerships with DoorDash, Placements.io, and Inmar Intelligence, enhancing digital coupons and omnichannel capabilities.

Albertsons' 34% loyalty growth stems from gamified apps, simplified programs, and advanced digital tools, boosting customer experience and digital sales by 23%.

Hy-Vee’s innovation spans omnichannel shopping, retail media, and automation, driving $13B in revenue across 590 stores. With strategies boosting impulse purchases by 27%, grocers can learn more by downloading Grocery Doppio’s report on in-store media monetization.

Tesco's retail media strategies lead the $54B market by leveraging Clubcard data, forming strategic partnerships, and expanding programmatic advertising capabilities, positioning itself as a leader and maximizing the potential of this growing retail media space.

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Kroger is transforming in-store retail media by adopting IAB-aligned standardized metrics and leveraging first-party data. With omnichannel strategies, advanced analytics, and innovative platforms, Kroger drives shopper engagement, strengthens CPG partnerships, and boosts ROI.

Amazon's fulfillment strategy leverages robotics, AI, and machine learning to optimize operations, reduce costs, and improve delivery speeds. Regional hubs and automation enable same-day delivery, sustainability, and precision, setting a new e-commerce industry standard.

Online grocery profitability remains a challenge, with high fulfillment costs, poor inventory visibility, and reliance on third-party platforms. Learn about the 4 key challenges grocers face and how investments in fulfillment, omnichannel, and DTC strategies can boost profits.

Digital grocery sales will grow 9.7% in 2025. Grocers are investing in AI, fulfillment, omnichannel integration, personalization, and mobile apps to drive growth, boost profitability, and meet evolving customer demands for faster, personalized, and seamless experiences.

Digital grocery sales grew 4% in 2024, fueled by promotions, discounts, personalization, and faster fulfillment. Major grocers like Walmart, Amazon, and Target leveraged AI, omnichannel strategies, and retail media to boost growth. Learn more in our latest analysis.

Walmart leads in grocery with 41.4% digital market share by 2030, AI-driven personalization, seamless omnichannel services, and retail media innovation, boosting shopper engagement and loyalty.

AI, big data, and machine learning are transforming grocery retail. Birdzi’s AI solutions help grocers boost loyalty, engagement, and profits through personalization.

U.K. retail media innovations offer valuable lessons for U.S. grocers. From AI-driven loyalty programs to dynamic in-store media, U.K. strategies reveal ways to blend physical and digital channels for stronger engagement and targeted, personalized shopping experiences.

Target leverages AI to enhance digital grocery sales, improve personalization, and boost conversions through shopper segmentation and GenAI tools.

Walmart drives grocery personalization with AI, Generative AI, and NLP. Digital grocery sales make up 13.2% of total sales in 2024, with segmentation boosting conversion rates by 6.2%, according to Grocery Doppio.

Grocers face challenges in executing effective personalization strategies, such as data integration, resource constraints, and poor data quality. Overcoming these issues with technology and a unified approach can boost sales, engagement, and customer loyalty.

AI-driven personalization in grocery retail is essential for meeting consumer expectations. With 86% of shoppers desiring tailored experiences, grocers must leverage AI to offer personalized product recommendations, substitutions, and improve loyalty.

AI-driven autonomous checkout systems are revolutionizing retail by using computer vision, sensor fusion, and deep learning. These innovations enhance efficiency, security, and personalization, allowing customers to shop seamlessly without traditional cashier interactions.

AI is revolutionizing the grocery sector by enhancing personalization, optimizing inventory, and improving customer service. With AI integration projected to grow, grocers are leveraging these technologies to meet consumer demands and boost profitability.

AI is transforming grocery retail by boosting operational efficiency, improving customer experiences, and increasing sales. With a projected $136 billion value by 2030, AI's impact in supply chain, pricing, and customer engagement will drive significant growth.

AI-powered autonomous checkout systems offer potential for retail efficiency, but challenges like theft, technical issues, and high costs persist. Success depends on enhanced security, robust infrastructure, customer education, and pilot programs to ensure smooth adoption.

Discover how Northeast Grocery Inc., Schnuck Markets, and Lowes Foods are leveraging AI to drive personalized shopping, optimize inventory management, and enhance customer engagement, setting new standards for innovation and sustainability in the grocery sector.

Discover how AI and machine learning are transforming grocery retail, driving growth with smarter operations, improved customer engagement, and higher profitability.

U.S. grocers like Amazon, Walmart, and Aldi are transforming retail with autonomous checkout systems, enhancing efficiency, reducing costs, and boosting customer satisfaction.

AI and autonomous checkout systems are transforming retail by enhancing convenience, reducing costs, and providing valuable data insights for a more efficient shopping experience.

Walmart's Q2 results highlight AI-driven success with 4.2% U.S. sales growth, fueled by e-commerce, health-conscious assortments, and strategic inventory management, setting the stage for future digital profitability and a full year growth projection to 4.5%.

Kroger's first quarter performance saw increased sales owing to profitable revenue, efficient delivery solutions, improved margins in brand performance, and personalized promotions for digitally engaged households.

Grocers can improve their profitability through diverse fulfillment methods by including robotics in their warehouse automation.

Tesco excels with customer-centric policies, strategic market expansion, and data-driven decisions, setting it apart from competitors.

Discover insights from Grocery Doppio’s second "Annual AI in Grocery Event," exploring consumer behavior dynamics, the role of AI, and advancements in digital technologies. Learn how grocers are leveraging AI to enhance personalization, improve customer experiences, and address privacy concerns, with expert insights from industry leaders.

Explore insights from Grocery Doppio’s AI in Grocery event, revealing the transformative impact of AI on retail media. Discover key opportunities, challenges, and future advancements in the grocery industry.

Discover how AI-driven pricing strategies are revolutionizing the grocery industry. Learn how Wegmans, Kroger, Amazon Fresh, and Walmart leverage AI to optimize inventory, personalize promotions, and enhance profitability in a competitive market.

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This article delves into the benefits and advanced technologies driving this transformation, including AI-powered robotics, real-time inventory management, and automated picking systems.

AI revolutionizes supermarket inventory and pricing with real-time data, enhancing stock management, reducing waste, and boosting customer satisfaction and profitability.

Costco's sales rose by 9.1% last quarter, with high membership renewal rates reflecting improved customer loyalty and increased consumer spending.

The retailer reported increased sales due to its investment in membership models and e-commerce capabilities.

Target's first quarter sales declined, coinciding with the launch of the Target Loyalty Program.

Ahold Delhaize first quarter sales soared with the retailers investment in strategies pertaining to omnichannel fulfillment and sustainability.

By leveraging specialized AI models and rich datasets, grocery e-commerce is becoming more personalized, intuitive, and profitable, offering tailored recommendations that resonate with individual shoppers.

The grocery industry is rapidly embracing AI and data to revolutionize e-commerce, driving innovations in supply chain, sustainability, and personalized shopping. This transformation is poised to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve customer experiences.

In this article, we explore 5 companies leveraging AI in robotics, dynamic pricing, demand forecasting, personalization, and checkout processes to help grocers enhance inventory management and boost revenue.

The grocery sector is digitizing to reduce turnover, boost customer loyalty, and cut labor costs through automation and digital workforce management.

Private brands are evolving from budget alternatives to unique products that offer quality and affordability and serve as a differentiator to appeal to consumers seeking premium culinary experiences.

Instacart, DoorDash, and Uber are innovating their digital strategies, evidenced by the launch of new delivery technologies and APIs, while addressing the cost challenges faced by U.S. grocery retailers in enhancing digital profitability. sales on these platforms rose by 15.2% from February to March 2024.

Digital grocery is recapturing customers’ hearts, minds, and wallets.

Grocers see retail media as key to 2024 revenue, with Walmart, Kroger, Albertsons, and Target enhancing ad strategies and tech partnerships.

Retail media networks are crucial for business scalability and maximizing ad returns. The key to a successful retail media strategy is customer retention, outreach to untapped audiences, and optimization of different marketing channels. The different components of RMNs across offline and online channels will differentiate the retailer from others and fuel sales.

AI adoption significantly influences the grocery industry, offering opportunities to improve supply chain transparency, minimize food waste, and enhance online shopping experiences. Despite heavy investment by major players like Walmart and Amazon, regional and independent grocers struggle to match their resources. This article examines how AI is being integrated into the grocery sector, with insights gathered from notable conferences like CES, NRF, and FMI held in 2024.

Discounting is a pivotal strategy for grocers as consumers are focused on savings and multi-buy deals, with inflation significantly affecting consumer power. Digital Transformation affects customer loyalty, and grocers are reshaping discounting strategies to acquire price-sensitive shoppers.

Grocers need to drive sales by strategically balancing customer retention strategies and discounting strategies. This will boost sales and not erode margins in an inflationary environment.

81% of grocers believe remaining competitive in 2024 is paramount, and personalization is a pivot to attract omnichannel shoppers. As grocers embrace personalization in 2024, 83% of shoppers emphasize savings, and 93% prefer tailored offers and promotions.

Kroger's Q4 results show an increase in their sales of 6% more than in the same quarter last year. Kroger's increased digital engagement is a result of their program "Accelerate with digital" and an increased focus on lowering prices while personalizing and increasing promotions for their customers.

Third-party platforms that experienced a meteoric rise in sales during the COVID-19 pandemic have seen their growth stabilize in 2024. This shift is particularly noticeable as grocers increasingly develop their own in-house capabilities.

Inventory visibility is crucial for grocery retailers, with $19 billion losses due to unavailable items. In the omnichannel era, it's both a technological advancement and a strategic business opportunity.

Grocery Doppio's January Scorecard highlights digital channels accounted for 13.8% of the total grocery sales, showing grocer's optimism in using AI in inventory solutions and retail media revenues.

In Q4, Walmart achieved a significant milestone with net sales surging to $173.4 billion, showcasing notable growth in both Walmart Advertising and E-commerce performance.

Private brands are booming in the competitive grocery landscape, driven by post-pandemic shifts in consumer preferences. Key factors include economic challenges, with 70% of consumers experimenting and 50% intending to continue favoring private labels in 2024. Pricing (85%) and promotions (48%) are significant drivers, and the emphasis on sustainability adds to the appeal. Despite their potential, only 38% of grocers are satisfied with their private brand performance.

Grocery Doppio's December scorecard: 69% of $926 billion grocery sales digitally influenced. In 2024, grocers optimistic with a 4.1% larger $168 basket; shoppers prioritize family, wellness, and 74% expect discount promotions.

NRF’s annual conference and expo kicks off this weekend. You don’t want to miss these five events happening off the show floor.

Uncover essential strategies for grocers navigating the increasingly shopper-centric future, from the surge in digital sales to unlocking the potential of omnichannel shoppers.

Kroger's third-quarter sales hit $34 billion, driven by the "Leading with Fresh" initiative, certifying 2,053 stores and emphasizing fresh produce. Digital engagement rose by 13%, with 69% of 2023 grocery sales digitally influenced. Kroger adapted its full-year sales projection to a range of 0.6% to 1%, demonstrating strategic flexibility.

Explore the strategic imperative for grocers to embrace dynamic pricing in the competitive retail landscape. Discover the nuanced art of pricing strategies, AI's role in understanding shopper behavior, and the profound impact on customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Major retailers like Walmart, Kroger, Amazon, Target, Ahold Delhaize, and Costco strategically invest in AI, enhancing the shopper experience through tools like AI-powered assistants, personalized recommendations, and transformative self-checkout technologies.

On average, omnichannel grocery shoppers spend 1.5x more than their single-channel counterparts.

Costco’s often imitated but rarely duplicated approach sets it apart from the crowd and makes it one of the most competitive companies across multiple industries.

Walmart aims to ease consumer budgets by lowering food prices before the holidays, despite caution over a 5.2% revenue growth in Q3 2024. The retail giant anticipates a dip in holiday season spending.

This article will delve into the legacy of old loyalty programs. With the evolving customer landscape, loyalty programs have to become more experiential to capture customers' engagement and fuel sales through loyalty programs.

As consumer behavior undergoes dynamic shifts, grocery store formats are constantly evolving. Meeting the expectations of personalization and sustainability, grocery retailers are adopting diverse store formats and innovative strategies, influencing the ongoing evolution of grocery shopping.

This article examines how inflation is challenging grocers to balance affordability and consumer satisfaction amid rising food prices. It explores strategies like category optimization, omnichannel fulfillment, and transparency to navigate these challenges and emphasizes the role of technology in creating resilient, customer-centric grocery retail experiences.

Grocers play a pivotal role in elevating ESG standards in the industry; selecting the appropriate sustainability metrics aligning with the industry standards serve as a key differentiator for grocers aiming to enhance sustainability practices and set a higher benchmark.

Grocers are fully aware of the necessity and power of a sustainable business approach, but many struggle to implement a successful tech-enabled agenda.

In the second quarter of fiscal year 2023, Albertsons demonstrated a robust performance, achieving a 2.1% year-over-year revenue increase, with total revenues reaching $18.3 billion.

Discover the traits that set grocery leaders apart from the crowd and which dynamic omnichannel grocers are setting the pace for excellence.

This series explores the key elements transforming grocery supply chains into sustainable entities. Amid digital disruptions and changing consumer attitudes, it offers insights and solutions for the future.

Consumers favor rewarding grocers for sustainability. Grocers prioritize sustainability, focusing on waste reduction, packaging improvement, and energy utilization, driven by significant AI investments.This article explores the benefits of an ai infused supply chain which will reap sustainable benefits to the grocers bottomline.

This article explores the hurdles grocers encounter as they navigate the dynamic landscape of changing consumer behavior, stringent regulations, environmental concerns, and macroeconomic disruptions. It delves into the challenges they confront when striving to construct a sustainable supply chain.

Grocers are keen to integrate AI across their supply chains to enhance sustainability while cutting costs. They believe that AI will soon be embedded in most software and view improving sustainability as a top-level goal. In this article, we examine strategic areas where grocers can enhance sustainability and profitability by harnessing artificial intelligence.

The retail media industry is surging, offering grocers a substantial boost in media monetization. Investing in this sector is now a strategic necessity for staying competitive. The featured companies are instrumental in assisting grocers, enhancing their ROI through retail media.

Amazon Q2 results for 2023 are progressive and highlight the company's firm commitment to cost efficiency and revenue expansion in this ever-changing dynamic omnichannel marketplace.

For grocers, retail media is a crucial tool to connect with customers and actively elevate sales. Within the fiercely competitive arena, the realm of media monetization is thriving, evidenced by prominent grocery retailers either establishing an in-house media network or entrusting this responsibility to external retail partners. This article takes a deep dive into the tactics that key grocery sector participants embrace, shedding light on their investment directions and strategic choices.

The rise of retail media networks (RMNs) is transforming digital advertising in retail, with a projected $45 billion investment by 2023. However, challenges include integrating diverse data sources, standardizing data for precise targeting, inconsistent campaign reporting, escalating competition for ad space, and talent scarcity.

Retail media networks revolutionize brand-consumer engagement, offering precise ad placement for strategic influence. Brands gain visibility, data insights, and ROI optimization, while retailers monetize media, leverage data, and establish partnerships. This dynamic interaction reshapes consumer experiences and drives revenue growth.