Walmart and Instacart
Walgreens has announced a new collaboration with Instacart to offer online acceptance of SNAP/EBT payments at more than 7,500 Walgreens stores across the U.S., including over 100 Duane Reade locations in New York.
Customers can now purchase thousands of SNAP-eligible products for same-day delivery through Instacart.
“Our collaboration with Instacart underscores our commitment to expanding our customers’ access to essential groceries,” said Balachandra Visalatha, SVP and Chief Product Officer at Walgreens.
“By integrating SNAP/EBT payments, we are making it easier for families and individuals to purchase the items they need and providing an efficient, highly relevant customer experience that meets their changing needs and preferences.”
Currently, most Walgreens stores accept SNAP/EBT for in-store purchases. By partnering with Instacart, customers nationwide will be able to use SNAP/EBT at all Walgreens stores, eliminating the need to drive to the store.
Sainsbury’s
Sainsbury’s has announced a seven-year agreement that extends the UK grocer’s 20+ year strategic partnership with NCR Voyix.
Sainsbury’s is modernising its checkout technology by introducing the NCR Voyix Commerce Platform, point-of-sale (PoS) solutions and self-checkout systems at 22,500 checkouts in its supermarkets, convenience stores and petrol stations.
By using NCR Voyix cloud technology, the company can help accelerate the customer journey by receiving real-time data and analytics while leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) for sales analysis, future store performance assessment, employee productivity and cash management.
The new platform allows colleagues to approve transactions remotely via tablets, speeding up the payment process and improving the shopping experience. In addition, the self-checkout systems, based on AI technologies, provide personalized offers tailored to each customer.
Clodagh Moriarty, Chief Retail and Technology Director, said: “Our commitment to unbeatable food quality and outstanding service, whether in-store or online, is strengthened by NCR Voyix technology.”
“NCR Voyix has grown alongside Sainsbury’s for two decades, unlocking new opportunities and optimising product management, sales forecasting and store efficiency. This takes us to the next level and delivers benefits for customers, colleagues and shareholders.”
Booker Group and Snappy Shopper
Booker Groupthe wholesaler and a subsidiary of Tesco, has partnered with convenience q-commerce company Snappy Shopper to offer home delivery options to its retailers.
Colm Johnson, Managing Director of Booker Group, said: “This partnership is a fantastic step forward and offers our retailers excellent growth opportunities. We are committed to providing our retailers with the best choice, price and service.”
Greg Deacon, Vice President of Retail Media, Groups and Business Development at Snappy Shopper, says: “Almost 70% of the UK now uses express shipping. The q-commerce market is booming.”
“The food category – and snacks in particular – dominates, and we are ideally positioned to leverage this momentum for massive growth.”
“Personally, I’m thrilled that this partnership with Booker is driving the future of independent retail. With Snappy, we’re bringing together the holy trinity of wholesale, retail and brand, and that will change everything.”
For me
Voyadoa Swedish retail technology platform, has partnered with Pour Moi, a British multinational fashion brand, to support its plans to expand globally and enter new markets.
Pour Moi will use Voyado’s Elevate product, which will enable the team to increase efficiency and automate manual tasks in merchandising categories and listings.
The partnership will be crucial to the development of its online presence and will enable the brand to offer a sophisticated, personalized shopping experience in new markets while maintaining the efficiency of its operations.
