This is the weekly snapshot of top grocery disruptions and trends in the Grocery industry (3rd June- 10th June)
AI & Robotics: Alimentation Couche-Tard, a Canadian convenience store chain, has announced the installation of automated checkout systems in partnership with Mashgin, a tech firm.
Store of the Future: Taco Bell is adding dumbwaiters as an integral part of their restaurant of the future and plans to expand the number of Drive-thru lanes to serve customers quickly.
Online Grocery: Kroger Co. has teamed up with Market Wagon, a company that develops online farmer markets in the producer-direct food sector, to create an online farmers’ market in Atlanta. Consumers can now purchase local products from the digital market.
Consumer Trends: Blue Apron, a meal kit delivery platform, has debuted its meal boxes in the retail outlets of Walmart. This move will help Blue Apron reach shoppers who are not willing to subscribe to its services.
Digital Supply Chain: Walmart is in the process of launching four new high-tech fulfilment centres equipped with all the latest tech systems. Walmart has associated with fulfilment tech company Knapp
Metaverse: Tablz introduces its metaverse technology to allow diners to have a virtual restaurant tour before making reservations. This tour can help consumers reserve their favourite corner of the restaurant.
