Retail Gazette

JULY 7, 2025

The new creative, developed by agency Lucky Generals in its first campaign since winning the grocer ‘s account, builds on the momentum of its earlier Rollback to Asda Price push, which saw more than 10,000 products reduced to a new low price. Asda has relaunched its iconic slogan “That’s Asda Price” in its latest advertising campaign.

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VMS

JUNE 24, 2025

The grocer first entered the Lowcountry market in 1977; the store refreshes will include updates and upgrades to their self-checkouts, produce displays and food cases. Overall, the grocer has 44 locales in Florida. is one of six locations the grocer plans to open in the Western U.S. (In Overall, the Kroger Co.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Chances are you noticed some changes at the checkout line. There were probably more self-checkout choices and fewer cashiers. The Growth of Self-Checkout . Self-checkouts have been prevalent in retail stores across America since the early 2000s. Checkout-Free Stores . Security Cameras Make it Happen .

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Outfits like GoPuff, Gorillas and 1520 took the grocery market by storm in 2021, offering a limited menu of consumables, delivered to your door in an incredible 30 minutes or less (and commanding multi-billion dollar valuations in the process.) In 2022, grocers will need to become digital-first. Here’s my take: 1.

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Retail Gazette

AUGUST 16, 2024

Aldi is set to near Asda’s market share by 2027 and could overtake it by 2028, GlobalData has revealed. The data and analytics company said in order to secure its position in the UK food and grocery market as the third biggest grocer, Asda must “redefine itself with a clear differentiation from discounters”. last month.

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Retail Focus

JULY 28, 2021

The idea eliminates checkout lines. Let’s consider first the effects of Just Walk Out on retail environments: No checkouts equals 8-12% floor space saved. No checkouts affords a more motivated customer-facing team. While many retailers are commissioning market research to understand their customers, Jeff Bezos doesn’t.

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VMS

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Systems to erase checkout lines are on the grow, as exemplified by these three new installations: • A Pick & Go store in Munich is Germany’s first fully autonomous, cashier-less supermarket. The new supermarket allows customers to walk in, select their items off the shelves and leave without having to pay at checkout.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 14, 2023

Preparing Internal Operations for Smart Stores The importance of operational preparedness is especially true for grocers implementing emerging technologies such as autonomous checkout, also referred to as seamless checkout. These operations may struggle to adapt to the unique needs of automated checkout systems and smart stores.

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Retail Wire

AUGUST 12, 2022

An Albertsons in Boise doesn’t have one traditional checkout on the premises. Customers, instead, have the option of different self-checkout options. “We are transitioning our traditional lanes to assisted checkout lanes as part of a pilot program,” said Kathy Holland, a spokesperson for the grocer chain.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Starting in the late 1980s with the introduction of self-checkout kiosks and progressing to today’s smart RFID tags and even fully automated storefronts, retail leaders have slowly but surely embraced digital in-store enhancements. By 2030, the smart retail market will be worth $91.36 billion thanks to these aggressive investments.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 6, 2023

. “Gen Zalpha is fearless, authentic and wildly creative in the ways they show up, and our brand is a platform that creates space for them to express all sides of themselves,” said Kristin Patrick, EVP and Chief Marketing Officer at Claire’s in a statement.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 5, 2022

What are the implications of not offering alternative payment methods, not just for grocers but for retailers in general? For example, what you generally find in most checkouts [in a sector like grocery] are your standard Visa and Mastercard. As an offering in the market I think it’s a good thing.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 12, 2023

Food retailers must also have the right financial planning in place to withstand the economic turbulence in the long run and make sure they remain agile regardless of wider market trends. Grocers that convince customers to become loyalty card holders, for example, will achieve levels of customer retention that restaurants don’t often see.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 2, 2020

These trends have put a renewed spotlight on impulse buying and how marketers can trigger those spontaneous purchases that drive sales and profits. Grocers and big box retailers are under more pressure to spur online impulse buying because foot traffic has slowed down during the pandemic. Pleasure is intrinsic to the purchase.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 26, 2023

It’s hard to believe that the invention of the UPC — first used by railroads almost 100 years ago and then introduced to speed grocery checkout lines back in 1974 — hasn’t changed. Walmart mandated that its suppliers put it on products by 2022, which has made a big impact on RFID adoption.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 14, 2024

Implement Anti-Theft Devices : Modern tools like radio-frequency identification (RFID) and electronic article surveillance (EAS) systems can detect theft at exits and improve deactivation at checkout.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 3, 2023

From smart shopping carts and intelligent buying assistants, to dynamic pricing algorithms and inventory tracking systems, retailers will have access to a wealth of powerful tools that enhance their ability to meet customers’ needs and respond quickly to changes in the market. .

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Retail Minded

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Although self-service checkouts were first introduced in 1986 , they are still far from perfect. on the App Store, which says a lot about how people’s sentiment towards self-service checkouts. . It makes sense that grocers might not be sure which way to jump. Frictionless checkout makes shopping seamless for everyone.”.

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Retail Gazette

AUGUST 19, 2024

Since revealing in December 2022 its target to open 300 convenience stores by the end of 2026 , the grocer has only launched nine stores. However, a spokesperson for the grocer told the title it is still set to open 300 stores “in the medium term” and that it has identified a pipeline of 100 sites. Its market share has fallen from 14.8%

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Inside Retail

MARCH 14, 2024

Independent Queensland grocer Skippys Fresh Frootz has garnered attention on social media for its videos highlighting its low prices at a time when Australia’s major supermarkets are facing scrutiny for their lack of transparency in their price-setting practices.

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Retail Gazette

AUGUST 5, 2024

The grocer said it “will be able to help speed up the customer journey” by receiving real-time data and analytics while harnessing the power of AI for sales analysis, estimating future store performance, colleague productivity and cash management. Click here to sign up to Retail Gazette‘s free daily email newsletter

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Retail Gazette

AUGUST 9, 2024

The grocer’s chief financial officer Michael Gleeson said: “We have made great progress over the last few years in transforming Asda into a diversified retail group, much of which is almost complete. Gleeson explained: “What we’re not doing is changing the mix of manned checkouts, scan and go, and self-checkouts.

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Retail Gazette

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

“Collecting points is an extra benefit we’re delighted to offer in addition to our market leading services, giving consumers control, choice and convenience as we approach the busy festive season.” Click here to sign up to Retail Gazette‘s free daily email newsletter

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RIS News

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Independent grocer Metcalfe's Market expanded its self-service infrastructure in 2023Â by adding self-checkout lanes. Get the details.

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Retail Gazette

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

According to GlobalData, the German discounter could also knock Asda off its spot as the nation’s third biggest supermarket in as early as 2028, as Asda’s hold on the market has steadily fallen over the last year. Retail Gazette examines how likely this is to happen by comparing the strengths and weaknesses of the rival grocers.

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Retail Gazette

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Despite this, recent Kantar data shows the grocer’s market share slipped to 8.6% But can Morrisons successfully regain ground in the highly competitive grocery sector while simultaneously delivering significant cost savings – or will its debt reduction come at the cost of market share and customer satisfaction?

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 15, 2022

has evolved quite a bit in that area and other markets are catching up. For example, Erewhon is a Los Angeles-based organic grocer and café that features a “show kitchen.” It’s no surprise then that many of the retailers featured on the list have invested heavily in food services. “A All the others are really playing catch-up.”

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

As a result, as the science of commerce has evolved rapidly online, driving deeper personalization and more efficient deployment of marketing and logistics resources, the physical store environment has remained stubbornly analog. If the NRF show is any indicator, then that is exactly things are headed in the coming years.

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Retail Gazette

AUGUST 22, 2024

Some avid shoppers even started queueing as early as 3:15am on Wednesday morning to catch a first glimpse of the upmarket grocer’s new look John Barnes store on Finchley Road. The grocer returned to market share growth for the first time in two years last month, according to the latest Kantar figures, and wants to build on this.

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Retail Gazette

JANUARY 10, 2024

This will likely see more value messaging put forward by the big grocers in a bid to win over customers. Big ticket challenges Home and DIY retailers are set to face another challenging year as the market grapples with the aftermath of the pandemic home improvement boom, experts predict.

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I Vend

AUGUST 10, 2021

According to industry experts The Grocer magazine, UK supermarkets continue to see high levels of growth. We anticipate that online demand will continue to grow ahead of the market. It’s essential that online shopping is user-friendly, with a frictionless checkout process that avoids abandoned carts and lost opportunity.

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Wiser

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

The allure of Whole Foods for many shoppers is as an alternative, healthier, and socially conscious destination compared to other major grocers. The brand is ideally featured on an end cap or checkout display. Whole Foods and all grocers are valuable allies for emerging food brands. Why is this the case?

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Indigo 9 Digital

JUNE 7, 2022

That’s one of the reasons why discount grocers like Aldi and Lidl were able to gain share in the United Kingdom over a decade ago after the last recession. Consumers at that time were reeling from the recession and Aldi and Lidl entered the grocery market in the United Kingdom with low prices and were able to steal share.

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Mass Relators

MARCH 27, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO — Instacart has introduced new digital marketing tools designed to help retailers create more affordable, personalized experiences for their customers and build brand loyalty, the company said on Monday.

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Star Miconics

JANUARY 17, 2025

Self-checkout. Self-service kiosks and checkout stations were front and center, and not just for the sake of automation. Picture this: AI-driven self-checkout systems that dont just weigh produce but predict trends, analyze purchasing patterns, and suggest product placements. POS scales. They just care about the ROI.

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Retail Gazette

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The business had been faltering for some time as it failed to keep up with value rivals B&M, Poundland and Home Bargains, which have all been growing rapidly and stealing its market share. Indeed, Wilko had recorded sales declines in its last four financial years, with revenue falling by 18.6% between 2017/18 and 2021/22.

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Indigo 9 Digital

AUGUST 2, 2022

In the United States Amazon has made the most significant advances in creating tech enabled retail stores with its Just Walk Out technology that allows customers to skip the checkout. They can be particularly useful if Hema wants to, say for example, update the price of seafood based on market rates. Digital price tags.

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