February 25, 2022 | GroceryGeniuses Blog

Krispy Kreme doughnut chain is coming to the U.S. and Mexico with its dark shops

GroceryGeniuses February 25, 2022

The famous doughnut chain Krispy Kreme is gearing up to launch its delivery-only dark shops in the U.S. and Mexico. The retailer has already piloted such fulfilment centres in the UK and operates about 50 delivery points. The dark shops provide fresh doughnuts to consumers and also let the brand lower costs. These dark shops are different from the dark kitchens as nothing is being cooked or prepared and they act as a pickup point for delivery riders. Currently having 10,000 global access points, the doughnut chain plans to have 50,000 in the long run. Krispy Kreme has about 17.2% of sales from online channels in 2021 and plans to expand e-commerce sales. To read more, visit RestaurantBusinessOnline

Walmart grows association with Talkshoplive to post live content regularly

GroceryGeniuses February 25, 2022

Many live-shopping tech providing firms continue to seize deals with giant retailers like Walmart. The motive behind expanding these alliances is to grow e-commerce, attract more customers to watch and shop from the video content, and offer streamlined online services. The recent partnership expansion occurred between Walmart and Talkshoplive to broadcast scheduled and periodic live content sessions. The retailer will transmit different categories of products month by month. In March, The live streams would include toys, beauty products, and pet food. Celebrities like Drew Barrymore and Rachael Ray also participate in the shoppable content, and the streams are available on Walmart’s website. To read more, visit BnnBloomberg

Whole Foods Market partners with Amazon to open a checkout-free store

GroceryGeniuses February 25, 2022

Amazon and Whole Foods Market have been working together to roll out the grocer’s Just Walk Out store in Washington, D.C. The 21,500 square-foot checkout-free store is at 2323 Wisconsin Ave. N.W. in Glover Park. The grocer has stocked up the retail outlet with fresh produce from Mid Atlantic’s Local Forager Kathleen Leverenz. The outlet features a grocery and prepared food section, full-service butcher and seafood division, and grocery, amongst others. Shoppers can use Amazon One to enter the store and pay for the groceries using their palms. To read more, visit ProgressiveGrocer