Walmart’s Q1 FY26 e-commerce profit mark: 20% of sales online, 93% same-day reach, Express 30%, ads & automation lower costs; playbook for grocers now.

Walmart flips US ecommerce to profit: 18% sales online, 93% same-day reach, 30% Express fees, $4.4B ads, half of FC volume automated.

Quick commerce now powers Walmart’s grocery margins: 93% same-day reach, 150k drone drops, 30% paid Express. Learn the five moves grocers must copy.

Walmart Connect ad sales hit $4.4B, +31% post-Vizio, driving e-commerce profit; grocery media boom proves brands can win big, rivals must adapt fast.

Micro-Fulfillment Centers can take advantage of automation to bring down both picking time and fulfillment costs. Here, we bring you six of the largest companies that are emerging as game-changers in this space.

Agentic AI in grocery is moving beyond pilots to power retail media, promotions, and service recovery through better execution and system-wide coordination.

Consumer data empowers grocers to both retain existing consumers and gain new ones. However, consumer data can also bring in its own set of challenges for grocers. In this article, we examine some of these challenges.

Health-based grocery personalization is emerging as a key driver of loyalty, and grocers that build rich dietary profiles with AI are turning wellness into a daily, data-driven experience.

Grocers are moving beyond personalization to predictive AI, delivering context-aware, wellness-based recommendations that convert better and build trust.

AI is reshaping digital grocery from search-led shopping to autopilot basket assembly, shifting loyalty, basket dynamics, and control from shoppers to intelligent systems.

Walmart is scaling drone delivery, fulfillment center automation, and last-mile innovation to cut costs and boost digital grocery profitability.

Walmart’s 2024-25 roadmap shows how digital commerce, retail media, AI, automation, supply chain and loyalty combine to drive double-digit online growth and record margins.

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

Six domains covered, AI, retail media, automation, personalization, digital commerce, delivery fuel Amazon’s customer-centric grocery expansion.

Retail media networks connect channels, helping brands showcase products and engage customers using data-driven strategies. They enhance brand visibility and require seamless integration and cross-functional collaboration for success.

Online sales rose 38% in 2024; faster slots, low-price staples and ad margin fueled growth, grocers can follow the playbook.

60% more Same-Day hubs, AI sort, drones and a $4 B rural build let Amazon ship 9 B items ≤ 1 day and erase slot, ETA, miss friction.

Amazon pours billions into robots and AI, lifting pick speed 50%, cutting damage, and showing grocers a $68B fulfilment-efficiency roadmap.

Amazon ad revenue hit $56B in 2024—6× grocery RMNs. AI creative, AMC attribution and Prime Video ads turn media cash into faster, fresher grocery.

Article tracks Amazon’s 2024-25 AI capex surge, links Nova-Bedrock tech to grocery savings and previews how the same stack fuels surging ad revenue.

Explore how Sam’s Club’s Scan & Go mobile checkout and AI-driven exit arches are powering a data-first omnichannel strategy—boosting loyalty, sales, and retail-media revenue.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Grocers are prioritizing AI-driven personalization in 2025 to meet rising shopper expectations. With new investments in data and tech, the focus is shifting from planning to execution.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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-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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Recycling is not only a moral imperative but also a solid business decision. These six disruptors are revolutionizing the recycling landscape by offering sustainable solutions for a greener, more profitable tomorrow.

In the ever-evolving landscape of the omnichannel world, grocers are recognizing the importance of investing in profitable technologies to effectively engage with the new age shoppers and provide personalized convenience. Among these innovative solutions, the smart cart emerges as a valuable tool. This article highlights five startups that are making significant strides in this journey, revolutionizing the way grocers interact with their customers.

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.

Grocery robots are the future for next-gen inventory management solutions for changing consumer attitudes and shopping preferences. Shelf monitoring, hazard identification, and serving customers are some duties robots will embrace.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

By offering upcycled food options grocers can help reduce harmful food waste while engaging with eco-conscious consumers and increasing profits.

Digital shoppers are the future, convenience is an expectation anywhere and anytime, and grocers need to revisit the medium of seamless interactions for this cohort of shoppers. Selecting a chatbot is expensive and all-consuming of resources. Deliberate research of the fundamentals is paramount before investing in the future of grocery retail.

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.

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.

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.

2022 was a tremulous year in grocery, with acquisitions, labor struggles, changing shopper demand, digital disruption, and more altering the competitive landscape. Look back at 2022 and benchmark your evolution against your peers.

Leveraging AI in this fiercely competitive world, grocers can engage shoppers in personalized tailor-made solutions to boost sales and provide positive shopping experiences.

Discover the Tech Companies transforming the grocery industry with smart inventory solutions powered by AI and ML preventing stock-outs and providing real-time visibility of stock levels. Their innovations are revolutionizing the way retailers monitor shelves ensuring positive customer experiences.

Digital consumers are on the rise, and tracking consumers' shopping preferences are pivotal to positive consumer experiences. Leveraging AI and the power of the cloud, grocers embrace robots in the fulfillment of orders and shelf monitoring.

Customer loyalty for the new-age consumer is data-driven, with options manifold. Kickstart your customer loyalty and close the loop with advanced conversational chatbots. Attune your chatbots to maximize your sales, augmenting the human resource to address complex queries.

By harnessing AI technologies, these significant players reshaped the digital grocery landscape, setting new standards. Let's delve into the strategies and initiatives undertaken by these key players, shedding light on the remarkable ways in which AI reshaped the grocery industry in 2022.

The Grocery Industry is on the brink of a technological revolution, and generative AI is one innovation leading the way. Grocery Doppio hosted an AI in grocery webinar series featuring insights from industry leaders on unlocking opportunities to enhance operational efficiency and effective use cases to impact the transformative power of generative AI in the grocery industry.

Energy cost management allows grocers to optimize profits while achieving a harmonious balance between profitability and sustainability. By exploring innovative approaches and adopting cutting-edge techniques, grocers can leverage energy efficiency to enhance their bottom line while minimizing their environmental impact.

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.

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.

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.

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

The article elucidates strategies and practices in vogue for a committed and productive workforce.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Five themes that defined the past 12 months.

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.

Innovative production and packaging solutions can help grocers differentiate their brands in an ultra-competitive market. Discover how plastic waste can be reimagined.

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

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.

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.

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%.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Walmart Q1 2026: E-commerce up 22%, retail media surges 50%, and automation powers growth. See how Walmart is redefining retail performance.

Strong Q1 2025 for Ahold Delhaize: €23.3B in net sales, online sales up 17.9%, and over 3.2B personalized loyalty offers delivered.

Watch how Albertsons ended 2024 strong with $18.8B in sales, a 24% jump in digital, and major loyalty and media wins. Get the Q4 breakdown and what it means for 2025.

Watch how Weis Markets opened 2025 with strong retail fundamentals, expanded its digital services, and delivered shopper-driven growth through loyalty programs and store modernization.

Sprouts’ Q1 2025: Strong sales, private label growth, digital gains, and a national loyalty rollout—see how the grocer is winning with health-first, shopper-driven strategies.

Amazon’s Q1 2025: From fulfillment breakthroughs to AI-fueled ad growth, see how the retail giant is driving results and redefining omnichannel innovation.

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.