July 2 - Kroger adds shuttle tech to distribution center | Grocery employment falls again in June

Grocery store employment continues to decline as pandemic fades; Walmart expands Ibotta partnership with new cash-back rewards; Google launches food insecurity site, SNAP benefits search tool View online | Signup | Forward

Daily Dive July​ 2,​ 2021 | Today's news and insights for grocery leaders   BROUGHT TO YOU BY — Salesforce A modern route to market makes all the difference Streamline distribution, accelerate growth, and modernize your route to market, from planning to execution. Get the Guide.   Note from the editor Grocery Dive will not publish on Monday as markets are closed for the Fourth of July. We'll be back with more food retail news and analysis on Tuesday.   In the meantime, catch up on some of the news of the past week, including Grocery Dive's exploration into whether micro-fulfillment tech is living up to the hype as well as how Pop Up Grocer offers a stage for food startups.   As always, thanks for reading!   Catherine Douglas Moran Associate Editor, Grocery Dive Twitter | Email Kroger adds shuttle technology to distribution center The grocer has partnered with Knapp, a logistics technology specialist, to double the capacity of its Great Lakes warehouse while adding robot pickers and palletizers to boost efficiency. Grocery store employment continues to decline as pandemic fades Employment at food and beverage stores in the United States fell by 13,000 in June, while restaurants and bars continued to add jobs at a rapid pace. Walmart expands Ibotta partnership with new cash-back rewards The retailer will also join the Ibotta Performance Network (IPN), which distributes rebates via third-party sites like social media and recipe hubs. Sponsored Content by Salesforce Need help going direct to consumer? Learn how direct-to-consumer commerce helps you grow and stay agile in today's shifting landscape. Get the guide. Google launches food insecurity site, SNAP benefits search tool The resources include a Google Maps locator for food pantries and a search feature providing information on eligibility requirements for SNAP benefits. Read more news BROUGHT TO YOU BY — Inmar Intelligence 3 challenges of a traditional retail media network that the next evolution can solve Here are three common challenges retailers face as they aim to deliver a competitive ROI and better experience to brands and advertisers. Read now. From Our Library Playbook The Secret Behind the Plant-Based Protein Revolution United Soybean Board Playbook Five Trends to Watch in Food Distribution DAT Solutions Playbook For Grocers Looking to Unlock Growth, The Key is Customer Data Stor.ai View all resources What We're Reading KFOR.com Instacart launching same-day grocery delivery for SNAP customers in Oklahoma CNBC Amazon plans to build Scout delivery robot tech in Finland CNBC As billions flow into a crowded online grocery market, a wave of consolidation could be on the way Suggest a story we should read Upcoming Events How Grocers are Innovating with Certainty: A Case Study with Everipe July 14, 2021 - July 14, 2021 | Webinar 2pm ET 7 Ways to Reinvigorate the in-Store Shopping Experience July 20, 2021 - July 20, 2021 | Webinar 2pm ET Dive Into a Topic Center store E-commerce Grocerants Alternative formats Financial news Fresh food Technology Prepared foods Natural/organic Corporate Share Grocery Dive: Daily Dive with others and get rewarded. You've referred 0 readers. To become an official Dive Insider, just successfully refer 10 contacts to Grocery Dive: Daily Dive. Here's your link to share: https://www.grocerydive.com/signup/insiders/?signup_referred_by=60a5c3aa567ee621a1070bb0

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