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.

Overall sales were flat, digital was up marginally. Average basket sizes were down to $166 post the July bump. Fewer grocers believe they need third-party platforms to succeed in digital.

Digital sales were nearly $10 billion, witnessing a 6.1% YoY growth. Basket sizes were up as shoppers ordered more items with large grocers. Third-party sales witnessed a decline of 22% YoY.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

A thought-provoking panel discussion titled "Turn Your Assortment Into Your Greatest Asset" was recently held as part of Grocery Doppio’s "AI in Grocery" virtual event. Moderated by Tim Denman, chief editor of Grocery Doppio, the panel featured notable figures in the grocery realm - Kirk Ball, EVP and CIO at Giant Eagle, and Suzy Monford, CEO of Food Sport International.

The grocery retail industry is at the forefront of digital disruption, experiencing a seismic shift in today's rapidly evolving landscape. In this article, we examine the operational disruptions faced by grocery retailers and explore strategies for embracing digital transformation to thrive in this dynamic environment.