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Kroger Enhances Picking Functionality with Robotic Automation

Kroger will implement advanced picking technologies from its long-time partner Ocado Group at fulfillment centers across its network, including greater use of…

Kroger to Create 400 Jobs at New Denver Fulfillment Center

The Kroger Co. is fortifying its delivery services in the Denver metropolitan region with the addition of a nearly 300,000-square-foot customer fulfillment…

Kroger Looks to Build on 2020 Growth by Accelerating Digital, ‘Leading with Fresh’

Kroger outlined plans to deliver total shareholder returns of 8% to 10% in 2021 at its virtual Investor Day, held March 31,…

Marks & Spencer ‘Turbocharges’ Online Business with 46 New International Websites

In one fell swoop, British retailer Marks & Spencer has doubled the number of international markets where it has a pureplay online…

Kroger Starts Construction On Second Automated Warehouse

Kroger and Ocado have broken ground on an automated fulfillment center in Forest Park, Ga. that is slated to open in 2021….

Exclusive Chris Walton Q&A: 4 Technologies That Target Retail Pain Points

During his 20 years in retail, Chris Walton has grown adept at combining a long-term, high-level view with a sharp focus on…

Marks & Spencer Invests In UK-Based Food Delivery Venture With Ocado

Marks & Spencer(M&S) will acquire a 50% stake in Ocado’s UK retail business for up to £750 million ($994 million) in a…

Exclusive Q&A: How Long Will The ‘Amazon Effect’ Continue To Rock Retail?

Despite the millions of words that have been written about Amazon, its actions often remain mysterious — so much so that the…

NRF2019 Recap: Alibaba, Kroger, Walmart Supercharge Supermarkets; Target Store Investments Pay Off

The NRF 2019 Big Show filled New York City’s Javits Center with people (37,000 attendees) and exhibitors (800+) as well as several…

Kroger Pilots Online Pickup, Private Label Sales At 13 Walgreens Stores

Two of the best-known names in U.S. retailing, Kroger and Walgreens, are embarking on a 13-store pilot program that will take place…

Kroger Draws Closer To Picking Automated Warehouse Sites

Kroger is making progress on choosing a site for the first of at least 20 automated warehouses it plans to build through…

Exclusive Q&A With New Jet.com President

Food and New York City are the primary near-term focuses for Jet.com, as the shopping site homes in on an improved user…

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