Retail Technology News: September updateRetailers in September 2024 focused technology efforts in areas including supply chain automation, metaverse shopping and gamification. ShopRite parent expands inventory robots to more stores Grocery co-op Wakefern Food Corp. is bringing automated shelf-scanning robots to more locations of its ShopRite banner. Mattress Firm rolls out two-hour delivery with DoorDash The nation's largest mattress specialty retailer has a new on-demand delivery partner. ShopRite expands smart cart deployment ShopRite is deploying AI-equipped shopping carts in more stores as part of a broader plan from its parent company. Sporting goods retailer joins DoorDash platform Academy Sports + Outdoors has a new delivery partner. Wakefern, regional West Coast grocers partner with DoorDash Six new grocery partnerships are expanding DoorDash’s delivery presence on both the East and West Coast. ShopRite keeps online orders cool with innovative totes ShopRite is rolling out innovative freezer and refrigerator totes to help fulfill curbside and delivery orders. Fairway Market launches fast delivery with Instacart A local New York City grocer is expanding its partnership with a grocery technology company. Wakefern pilots cashierless store at corporate headquarters Employees of the largest retailer-owned cooperative in the U.S. are the first to try its new autonomous supermarket model. 1
