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AI Integration in Workforce Management: Strategies of Leading Grocers like Kroger, Amazon, Walmart, Tesco, and Target

November 17, 2024

Laggards Beware: The Danger of Not Leading in the Application of AI

Shekar Raman

November 12, 2024

5 Critical Personalization Challenges Hindering Your Omnichannel Sales

November 11, 2024

Crossing the Retail Media Pond: What the U.S. Can Learn from the U.K.'s In-Store Media Innovations

Maia Jenkins

November 7, 2024

New Insights: Featuring the Latest Reports and Data Analysis

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5 AI-Based Personalization Strategies to Boost Digital Profitability in Grocery

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.

November 6, 2024

Grocery Doppio AI Disruptors: 5 Tech Innovators Revolutionizing Autonomous Checkout Systems

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.

November 4, 2024

How AI is Transforming Grocery: Tech Innovations Powering Personalization, Autonomous Checkout, and Delivery Solutions

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.

Surdhani Gupta

October 30, 2024

AI in Grocery: Strategies for Unlocking $136 Billion by 2030 Through Enhanced Efficiency and Personalization

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.

October 28, 2024

Walmart's Bold AI Strategy: Walmarts path to Hyper-Personalization

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.

October 24, 2024

Reinventing Data Management in the Grocery Industry: Insights from Stibo Systems CEO Adrian Carr

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.

October 5, 2023

Cust2mate's Hybrid Smart Carts: Elevating Shopper Security and Operational Efficiency

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.

August 30, 2023

Shopic's AI-Embedded Smart Cart Solution: Enhancing the In-Store Customer Experience

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.

August 28, 2023

Brightpick’s AI-Powered Robots Drive Unprecedented Cost Savings

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.

July 17, 2023

Improving Cart Sizes with Conversational AI Assistants: A Conversation with Blutag's CEO Shilp Agarwal

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.

July 14, 2023

Ahold Delhaize Q3: Driving Profitability with Store Optimization and Fulfillment Strategies

In Q3, Ahold Delhaize focused on profitability by optimizing stores, advancing fulfillment strategies, and enhancing customer experiences. Key moves include completing underperforming store closures and boosting omnichannel capabilities to drive efficiency and growth.

November 20, 2024

Albertsons Q2 2024: Modest Sales Revenue, But Facing Merger Uncertainty

Albertsons reports modest Q2 growth in digital and pharmacy sales while facing challenges from its pending merger with Kroger and legal opposition from multiple states.

October 22, 2024

Target's Q2 Growth Fueled by Personalization, Fulfillment, and AI Integration

Target’s Q2 2024 results showed a 2% sales increase, driven by personalization, faster fulfillment, and AI integration. Same-day services grew by 14%, and digital sales rose 8.7%, bringing total revenue to $25.5 billion.

October 7, 2024

Kroger's Q2 2024: Slower Growth with Gains in Private Brands and Personalization, but Digital Profitability Remains Sluggish

Kroger’s Q2 2024 report shows a 1.3% sales boost driven by private label growth, personalized promotions, increased digital engagement, and AI-powered delivery improvements, enhancing customer loyalty.

October 2, 2024

Ocado Half-Yearly Performance Report: H1 2022

Headquartered in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, England, UK, Ocado Retail is a joint venture between Marks & Spencer Group and Ocado Group with annual revenue of £ 2289.9 million in 2021.

August 26, 2022

Kroger Quarterly Performance Report: Q1 2022

The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), based in Cincinnati, Ohio, is one of the world's largest food retailers, with revenues of $137.9 billion in the fiscal year 2021.

August 24, 2022

Walmart Quarterly Performance Report: Q2 2023

Headquartered in Arkansas, United States of America, Walmart Inc. generated USD 572.8 billion in total revenue in the fiscal year 2022, comprising primarily USD 567.8 billion in net sales.

August 25, 2022

Walmart Quarterly Performance Report: Q1 2023

Headquartered in Arkansas, United States of America, Walmart Inc. generated USD 572.8 billion in total revenue in the fiscal year 2022, comprising primarily USD 567.8 billion in net sales.

August 23, 2022

Sainsbury's Full Year Report: March 2022

Operating as Sainsbury’s, J Sainsbury plc is the second-largest food chain in the UK, with a 16.0 percent market share in the supermarket industry.

July 5, 2022

Tesco Full Year Report: February 2022

Tesco, based in Welwyn Garden City, United Kingdom is one of the biggest grocery shops in the UK with revenue of £57,887m in the 2021 Fiscal year.

July 3, 2022

Costco Quarterly Performance Report: Q2 2022

Headquartered in Issaquah, WA, Costco is a membership warehouse club, dedicated to bringing our members the best possible prices on quality brand-name merchandise.

July 3, 2022

Amazon Quarterly Performance Report: Q1 2022

Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, United States, Amazon is one of the most successful customer-centric companies with revenues of $386.064 billion in the fiscal year 2021.

June 1, 2022

Target Quarterly Performance Report: Q1 2022

Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Target Corporation is among the top 10 retailers in the United States of America, with an FY2021 total revenue of nearly $106 billion.

June 29, 2022

BJ’s Quarterly Performance Report: Q1 2022

BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc., or simply BJ's, is an American membership-only warehouse club company established in Westborough, Massachusetts.

June 27, 2022

Albertsons Quarterly Performance Report: Q4 2021

Headquartered in Boise, Idaho, U.S., Albertsons is counted among the top leading food and drug retailers in the U.S., with the fiscal year 2021 sales of $72 billion.

June 25, 2022

Shopper Holiday Outlook: Convenience, Indulgence, & Dietary Diversity

The report analyzes how shoppers plan to balance convenience, indulgence, and dietary diversity this holiday season.

October 30, 2024

Pumpkin Spice Powers Grocery Profits

The report explores key insights into how the fall season, inflation, and economic conditions are shaping consumer behavior and grocery retail strategies

October 2, 2024

Why the Price of Milk Will Determine Who Becomes President.

The report highlights that the price of milk, alongside broader food price trends, is influencing voter preferences for the upcoming presidential election.

September 4, 2024

5 Friction Points Stalling Digital Grocery Growth

This report offers a comprehensive analysis of five key friction points hindering digital grocery growth, with actionable insights for improvement.

August 9, 2024

State of Digital Grocery Performance Scorecard: Q3 2024

Digital grocery sales grew by 3.07% in Q3 2024, driven by increased digital promotions and third-party platform expansion. Instacart led the way with a 2.3% market share increase. While digital basket sizes saw a slight uptick, in-store sales remained steady at 87% of total sales, reflecting strong consumer engagement across channels.

October 16, 2024

State of Digital Grocery Performance Scorecard: H1 2024

H1 grocery sales were $458 billion, up 3.8% compared to H1 '23. Digital sales at $61 billion were up 2.4% compared to H1 '23. Prices are high, even as price increases have reduced, and the average digital shopper baskets have dropped.

July 16, 2024

State of Digital Grocery Performance Scorecard: May 2024

Grocers are offering more discounts while shoppers are interested in more value, with price as the most important factor in their purchase decision. % of digital sales have gone marginally down while % of in-store sales have marginally gone up.

June 10, 2024

April 2024: State of Digital Grocery Performance Scorecard

Prepared food sales have risen, with 63% of grocers noting an increase over the past six months, and 69% of them view their prepared food options as a competitive differentiator. The primary drivers of these purchases are convenience and cost.

May 8, 2024

Q1 2024: State of Digital Grocery Performance Scorecard

In Q1 2024, grocery sales remained strong at $230 billion, with digital sales increasing to $31.4 billion and 72% of grocers reporting improved inventory performance compared to the same period last year. Larger retailers, in particular, have seen better inventory availability.

April 10, 2024

State of Digital Grocery: Evolve to Improve Profitability

Explore why grocers must prioritize digital-first strategies to secure profitability and maintain market share in an evolving landscape.

November 13, 2024

State of Digital Grocery: In-Store Media Monetization

Discover key insights on retail media networks in the U.S. grocery sector, exploring growth potential, challenges, and strategies for success.

October 24, 2024

State of Grocery Personalization: High Potential, Largely Untapped

The report highlights AI-powered personalization as a transformative but underutilized solution in grocery shopping, detailing how grocers must embrace it to stay competitive in the future.

September 13, 2024

State of AI in Grocery 2024

The report examines the significant and transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the grocery industry, highlighting its increasing importance for future competitiveness through key findings.

June 18, 2024

2023 Digital Grocery: Year in Review

Uncover key 2023 digital grocery trends, AI impacts, and shopper behaviors in Grocery Doppio's detailed report

December 14, 2023

Doppio 5: Q1 Digital Grocery Performance

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.

April 18, 2024

Doppio 5: NRF Recap

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.

February 8, 2024

Top 5 Grocery News for 2023

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

January 29, 2024

Doppio 5: Top 5 Grocery News for October 2023

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

November 6, 2023

Driving Revenue for Grocers; Halla's insights

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

July 7, 2023

Doppio 5: Top 5 Grocery News for May 2023

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.

May 8, 2023

Doppio 5: Top 5 Grocery News for March 2023

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

April 17, 2023

Walmart 2022 Recap: Major Milestones

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.

Shalmali Prakash

April 4, 2023

Private Brand Success Requires a Digital Marketing Revamp

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

March 31, 2023

Doppio 5: Top 5 Grocery News for February 2023

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

March 20, 2023

Doppio 5: Top 5 Grocery News for January 2023

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.

February 13, 2023

Upcoming Webinar

State of Digital 2024: A Recap of Digital Grocery Spends and Trends

Explore 2024 grocery trends, digital insights, and 2025 predictions in this webinar with industry experts.

Thursday, December 12, 2024

State of Digital Grocery (Q3) and Key Observations from Groceryshop

In this webinar, industry experts will share insights from new research on personalization and frictionless commerce, and discuss highlights from Groceryshop.

State of Digital Grocery Performance: H1, 2024

In this webinar, we will detail key data points around the performance of the grocery industry for the first half of the year and will highlight significant trends.

Right Price, Right Now

In today's omnichannel environment, seamlessly changing prices in real-time has become an operational necessity. This session explores the importance of real-time price changes and how AI is helping grocers predict individual product price elasticity.

AI in Retail Media

Retail Media Networks are leading the way in operational changes through AI-driven automation. This session highlights the strategic importance of AI-driven automation in enhancing digital commerce and operations for CPG companies.

The Smart Supply Chain

Orchestrating the demands of the modern grocery enterprise, its stores, and consumers is unachievable without AI. This session delves into the critical capabilities required for an AI-powered supply chain in the grocery industry.

Personalizing the Customer Experience

Digital grocery customers expect personalized shopping but only a small percentage of grocers can personalize the majority of the shopper journey.

State of AI: Beyond the Hype

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is touted as a $113 billion opportunity for grocers, promising a new era of productivity and growth. But will it truly deliver? This session answers all.

State of Digital Grocery Performance: Q1, 2024

In this webinar we discussed the key insights from the Grocery Doppio’s Q1, 2024 digital performance report.

State of Digital 2023: A Recap of Digital Grocery Spends and Trends

In this webinar, we will highlight the key data points around the performance of the grocery industry for 2023 and the outlook for 2024.

State of Digital Grocery (Q3) and Sustainability Trends

In this session, we will detail key data points around the performance of the grocery industry for first 9 months and share some new research on the state of sustainability.

State of Digital Grocery Performance: H1, 2023

In this webinar, we will detail key data points around the performance of the grocery industry for the first half of the year and will highlight significant trends.

Doppio Disruptor: Showcase (Merchandising)

This session presents insights on how to use the power of reliable, competitive intelligence data and accurate product matching for assortment management.

Executive Panel: Turn Your Assortment Into Your Greatest Asset

Having in-demand products in stock has become table stakes — miss on this grocery tenant, and failure is guaranteed. But grocers must go beyond just meeting demand; they must provide an assortment that connects and surprises shoppers with invigorating discovery.

Doppio Disruptor: Showcase (Personalization)

This session shares valuable insights on leveraging AI to redefine operations & personalize the entire shopper journey.

Executive Panel: Personalizing The Grocery Experience

It is no longer enough to provide consumers with well-stocked shelves and competitive pricing; today’s grocers must provide a memorable shopping experience tailored to individual preferences to retain customers.

Doppio Disruptor: Showcase (Automation/Robotics)

This session showcases how AI automation and robotics can reduce labor dependence and unlock new opportunities in the grocery industry.

Executive Panel: Automating Grocery’s Future

As grocers struggle to build a motivated workforce, they increasingly turn to AI-powered automation and robotics to help lessen their dependence on human labor.

Doppio Disruptor: Showcase (Generative AI)

This session showcases the unique ways generative AI can revolutionize operations and elevate the customer experience.

How Can Grocers Best Leverage Generative AI?

Headline-grabbing generative AI solutions are all the rage, but are there real-world grocery applications? Our panelists respond with a resounding: Yes!

State of Digital Grocery Performance: Q1, 2023

In this webinar we will discuss the key insights from the Grocery Doppio’s Q1, 2023 digital performance report.

How Grocers Can Unlock Private Brand Growth

Join Grocery Doppio, Wynshop, and FMI for an informative webinar on the current state of private brand growth in the US grocery industry. During this webinar, our panelists will discuss the key challenges and opportunities facing grocers in growing their private brand business,

The State of Digital Grocery: Year in Review and 2023 Outlook

In this session, we discussed detail key data points around grocery industry performance in 2022 and will highlight significant trends including digital performance, shopper behaviour and grocer investments.