The AI-based equipment is now in place at a fifth of the chain’s locations and is helping shoppers leave more than 20% faster than before.

Subscriptions are a “necessary evil” as grocers look to address the high costs of grocery e-commerce, said Brick Meets Click Partner David Bishop.

The chain is bolstering its in-store and online offerings as it builds its omnichannel strategy, the grocery tech company said.

Throughout 2022 and 2023, the bond proceeds enabled Ahold Delhaize to add six distribution centers and 51 stores with EPC Label A, an energy performance label, to its footprint. The grocer’s newest ...