AI is transforming retail media into a powerful growth engine for independent grocers. This article breaks down how automation, first-party data, and transparent reporting help local retailers compete with national chains, boost vendor funding, and drive higher sales. If independent grocers want to win in 2026, AI-powered retail media is no longer optional—it’s the advantage.

Self-checkout promised speed and savings, but for many independent grocers, it’s brought new challenges like shrink, confusion, and higher costs. In this blog, Prof. Ken explores whether self-checkout is still profitable post-COVID and how AI solutions from companies like Angible are helping small grocers turn things around. Learn how AI vision, smart analytics, and better design can make self-checkout faster, more customer-friendly, and finally profitable.

In today’s fast-changing grocery industry, success depends on how well retailers understand their customers. Data-driven marketing for grocery stores helps grocers turn loyalty, kiosk, and mobile data into actionable insights that boost retention and sales. By connecting systems like CRM, loyalty programs, and mobile apps, grocers gain measurable ROI and deliver the personalized experiences shoppers expect.

The grocery industry is evolving faster than ever. Consumers are becoming “Trade-Off Shoppers,” making selective splurges while cutting back elsewhere. To thrive, grocers must stay agile, break down tech silos, and embrace data-driven operations. Add the power of Retail Media Networks and real AI use cases — from predictive scheduling to smarter planograms — and the path to seamless commerce becomes clear. In this episode, we explore the 3 shifts reshaping grocery today and t

The customer journey in 2025 isn’t linear—it’s omnichannel, fast, and driven by convenience. Picture a shopper searching for a pre-cooked Thanksgiving meal under $200 at the last minute. Winning brands make every step seamless: problem-based SEO, real-time inventory, photo-rich reviews, friction-free BOPIS checkout, and retention flows powered by AI. In this guide, we highlight strategies, AI tools like AnswerThePublic, Yotpo, and Mailchimp, plus case studies from Publix and