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Retail Tech Roundup: 22 innovators and newsmakers in 2021

Here are some of the top technology stories covered by Supermarket News over the past year

Michael Browne, Executive Editor

December 22, 2021

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For all those “Jetsons” fans who have been waiting generations for flying cars and robot housekeepers, the grocery industry is bringing that kind of future closer to reality every day.

As online grocery has exploded, the need for new, high-tech modes of fulfillment, delivery and ordering has led to a boom in retail technology. Driverless cars, drone deliveries, A.I.-powered fulfillment centers and robotic delivery carts are just some of the innovations retailers have rolled out in the past year or so. Beyond online grocery, retailers are also aggressively building up in-store technologies for checkout, safety, and shelf stocking.

Indeed, grocery retailers are well-attuned to where they need to invest to spur growth in today’s omnichannel marketplace, a survey from Inmar Intelligence shows.

Of 300 U.S.-based grocery and retail brand executives (middle-management and higher) polled, 89% are actively improving in-store and online experiences for shoppers, Inmar said. In turn, 87% deem technology investments to upgrade their e-commerce platform as a high priority in providing more engaging shopper experiences. 

Here are some of the top technology stories covered by Supermarket News over the past year.

About the Author

Michael Browne

Michael Browne

Executive Editor, Supermarket News

Michael Browne joined Supermarket News in 2018 after serving in managing and executive editor capacities at leading B2B media brands including Convenience Store News, License Global and Travel Agent. He also previously served as content production manager for print and digital in the Business Intelligence division of Informa, parent company of Supermarket News and Nation’s Restaurant News.

As executive editor, Mike oversees the editorial content of supermarketnews.com as well as the monthly print publication. He also directs all content-based brand-related projects including the annual Top 75 Retailers report, Category Guide, Retailer of the Year, research surveys and special reports, as well as podcast and webinar content. Mike has also presented and moderated at industry events.

In addition to the positions mentioned above, Mike has also worked as a writer and/or editor for special projects at American Legal Media (ALM), managing editor for Tobacco International, special projects editor at American Banker • Bond Buyer, and as production editor for Bank Technology News and other related financial magazines and journals published by Faulkner & Gray.

A graduate of Fordham University, Mike is based in New York City, where he was born and raised.

Contact Mike at [email protected] or follow him on Twitter and LinkedIn.

 

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