Weekender: Is micro-fulfillment tech living up to the hype?

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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.   Is micro-fulfillment tech living up to the hype? MFC vendors say all systems are go, but industry observers say grocers are having trouble making the economics of scaled-down automation work. Meal kit sales will sharply decelerate this year, report predicts Coresight Research expects industry growth to slow from 70% in 2020 to roughly 18% in 2021 as pandemic-fueled interest wears off. DoorDash strikes deal with Beyond Meat to sell grilling kits for July 4th The restaurant-focused e-commerce platform, which has been moving into the grocery space, will sell special Beyond Burger packs through its DashMart online convenience store. Sponsored Content by Salesforce What's next for grocery retail? After historic spikes in online grocery orders, shopping journeys are expected to shift again as businesses reopen. Prepare for what's next — fast. Learn more. Robomart launches two mobile market formats in California The store-hailing startup's Snacks and Pharmacy vans are now roaming the streets of West Hollywood, with a Grocery version on the way. Pop Up Grocer offers a stage for food startups As retailers increasingly spotlight local and emerging brands, the traveling concept offers a wide selection of lesser-known products that are generating consumer buzz. 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 Best of 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 The Spoon AiFi and Trigo CEOs Weigh in on When Cashierless Checkout Will Go Mainstream Business Insider Grocery stores are pulling perishable food, covering aisles in plastic sheets, and running sprinklers on their roofs as they battle a record heat wave TechCrunch Instant grocery startup Getir makes its first acquisition to expand into Spain and Italy 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=5f93078d7aa51972095c9316

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