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 Learn how to overcome data silos, resistance to change, and outdated tech to boost sales by 4.5%.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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

Ahold Delhaize's Q2 results saw declines in online sales and digital performance, while growth in private brands and retail media shows strong potential for future profitability.

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%.

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

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

Grocery Doppio is excited to announce that its second annual AI in Grocery event will be held June 19-20.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Explore how Stibo Systems is transforming grocery retail with innovative data management. CEO Adrian Carr shares their unique approach focusing on data acquisition, management, and sharing, enhancing customer experiences and addressing key industry challenges.

Guy Mordoch, CEO of Cust2mate, sheds light on the distinctive approach his company takes, leveraging digital technology to elevate customer experiences in the dynamic realm of smart carts within the grocery sector.

Shopic’s CEO, Raz Golan, Unveils Innovative Smart Cart Solution: Transforming Shopping Experiences with AI Integration. Discover how Shopic’s “Shop-E” clip-on device turns carts into smart companions, elevating in-store experiences to an e-commerce level. Read more in our exclusive interview with Grocery Doppio.

In this exclusive interview, Jan Zizka, CEO and co-founder of Brightpick, shares insights into warehouse automation and its impact on achieving e-grocery profitability. Discover the strategies and innovations helping grocers meet the growing digital demands while optimizing costs and enhancing customer satisfaction.

Grocery Doppio spoke with Blutag CEO Shilp Agarwal about the company's revolutionary generative AI conversational intelligence platform and its ability to optimize cart sizes for grocers while harnessing the potential of impulse purchases.

In this exclusive interview, the founders of Halla provide valuable insights into their distinctive taste intelligence platform and its transformative influence on the intersection of AI and food. Discover how the platform empowers grocery retailers to enhance their sales and boost average cart sizes.

Matriark Foods founder Anna Hammond shares insights into the upcycled supply chain and how her company turns what was previously wasted into nutritious food.

Mikko Kärkkäinen, co-founder and CEO of RELEX Solutions, provides insight into the supply chain challenges grocers face and the company's transformative approach to leveraging data to understand customer behavior better.

Shekar Raman, the founder of Birdzi, offers valuable insights on personalizing the shopping experience. By delving into individual shopper characteristics, grocers have a deeper understanding of demand and can generate actionable insights.

Nohbo founder Benjamin Stern shares insights about game-changing water-soluble technology and his vision of building a plastic-free sustainable future.

Caju Love co-founder Alana Lima shares insights into upcycled and sustainable food as an alternative to meat. The innovation enables grocers to offer vegan meat to eco-conscious consumers and help reduce agricultural waste in the cashew industry.

Strella Biotechnology founder Katherine Sizov shares insights into how her company’s proprietary data enables grocers to make smarter decisions in the food supply chain, reducing food waste.

In this interview with one of the sharpest minds from the grocery industry, we spoke about eCommerce Boom, Customer Analytics, and Digital Profitability, among other key topics.

Publix wraps Q4 2024 with strong growth, bold investments in store formats, and a focus on digital and omnichannel innovation. Watch the full breakdown now.

Spartan Nash ends Q4 2024 with steady growth, strong private label performance, and bold moves in convenience retail. Watch the key highlights now.

Ahold Delhaize closes Q4 2024 with solid digital gains, expanded retail media, and a focus on personalization. See how its omnichannel strategy is shaping the future of grocery in our latest video.

Leadership shake-ups, AI marketing, retail media growth, and store expansion—this edition of Doppio 5 covers the top trends shaping today’s grocery retail landscape.

Walmart’s Q4 2025 highlights strong e-commerce growth, faster fulfillment, and rising membership and retail media revenue. See how these strategies are boosting profitability and driving future growth.

Walgreens’ Q1 2025 shows revenue growth, but rising losses from store closures highlight a major strategic shift. Watch how the company’s focus on cost-cutting, pharmacy expansion, and fulfillment efficiency drives long-term stability.

Watch how Amazon’s Q4 growth was driven by AI-powered advertising, faster fulfillment, and expanding third-party services, setting new benchmarks in retail innovation.

Watch how Target’s Q3 digital growth, faster fulfillment, and rising loyalty showcase the power of strategic innovation in omnichannel retail.

Learn how shoppers spend more but shop less, Walmart gains market share, grocers tackle digital profitability challenges and more in the latest Doppio 5 by Tim Denman.

In this month’s Doppio 5, we explore personalization, Wynshop’s latest acquisition, Kroger selling its specialty pharmacy business, self-checkout, and Q1 digital grocery performance.

Explore NRF 2024's highlights in Doppio 5, featuring innovative grocery tech like electronic shelf labels, smart carts, AI, food service innovations, and Rock and Roll Underground.

Explore the top trends for digital grocery in 2023 including omnichannel shopping, impact of inflation and third-party sales.

Dive deep into grocery’s current state of sustainability, Whole Foods’ Top 10 Food Trends, grocery’s digital maturity, and the tech-powered workforce.

In this exclusive video, Grocery Doppio offers valuable insights into the unique taste intelligence platform developed by Halla

Learn about the decrease in grocery price, Wakefern’s new sampling tech, New York’s ongoing wine debate, Trader Joe’s new CEO, and AI in Grocery.

Explore Shoptalk 2023 recap, grocery Q1 digital performance, Giant Eagle's CEO change, grocers' ongoing sustainability efforts, and much more.

This is the first in a series of short monthly videos designed to get you up to speed on the top five grocery news items from the past month.

Discover grocers’ ChatGPT plans, Rhode Island’s proposed self-checkout restrictions, how to boost your private brand digital marketing, and much more.

Private brands are key to modern grocers’ growth strategies. Ongoing success, however, requires an overhaul of traditional digital marketing approaches.

In its pursuit to serve its customers better, Walmart has hit many milestones in the past year. Here is a look at some of Walmart’s major milestones.