This is the weekly snapshot of top grocery disruptions and trends in the Grocery industry (17 June- 24 June)
AI & Robotics: eBay, a Cali-based multinational e-commerce company, has announced the launch of its live and socially interactive shopping platform called eBay Live.
Store of the Future: UK-based grocer Co-op is joining hands with Microsoft, a prominent American tech corporation, to roll out a platform that would help retailers curb food waste.
Online Grocery: Ultra-fast startup Jokr to shut down its delivery services in the US. Jokr is instead focusing on growing its business in Latin America and aims to lay off some employees.
Consumer Trends: Empire Company Ltd., Sobeys Inc.’s parent firm, has teamed up with Scotiabank and Cineplex to roll out Scene+, a shopper loyalty programme.
Digital Supply Chain: Uber has teamed up and signed a strategic partnership with Waymo to launch autonomous delivery trucks. This move will enhance safety and ease for delivery drivers.
Metaverse: Metaverse could open doors to some groundbreaking opportunities for retailers. Brands can create a digital currency, offer transferable digital goods in the real world and boost customer loyalty along with many other benefits.
