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.

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.