The fog of the future is finally starting to clear and some of us are seeing a way forward. We have spent the last few weeks of quarantine writing about what the retail and restaurant sectors could look like when […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

Supermarket, Grocery, & C-Store • Albertsons LLC is deploying artificial intelligence based virtual assistant and live chat solutions for its online customers. The application provides real-time answers to customer inquiries such as how the delivery service works, item availability, online […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

Supermarket, Grocery, & C-Store • H-E-B has expanded its online grocery options with the launch of Favor Express Delivery service which allows shoppers to order groceries online and have them delivered to their home in two hours or less. • The Giant […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

As states begin to ease restrictions on stay at home orders, businesses have difficult choices to make. States like Georgia and Tennessee have already begun the process of reopening “non-essential” retailers and restaurant dining rooms. We have previously written about what business […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

Supermarket, Grocery & C-Store • 7-Eleven Inc. recently opened its first pop-up store at a hospital in Dallas, TX. • Cub Foods is adding 24-hour service at more of its stores.  • The Kroger Co. has begun accepting Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

America may be seeing the light at the end of the suffocating COVID-19 tunnel. Guidelines have been put in place and there has been optimism about businesses reopening. However, Americans must be cautious about a return to work. Many companies […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

Supermarket, Grocery & C-Store • Casey’s General Stores Inc. is offering contactless delivery, low contact checkout, and the ability to pay ahead for carryout items. • The Fresh Market Inc. is requiring all customers to wear face coverings when shopping in its […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…