Bringoz Industry Weekly 8/17

ore shoppers are buying groceries online than ever before. Amazon announces a major grocery expansion. GreyOrange is partnering with Google Cloud to make warehouse robots smarter and faster. Read about these stories and more in our weekly industry news roundup.

Approximately 81 million U.S. households, or about 61%, made online grocery purchases in July setting a monthly record, according to the latest Brick Meets Click Grocery Shopper Survey. Record-high household participation, strong order activity and increased spending, drove online grocery sales to $10 billion in July, a 26% increase compared to last year. All three fulfillment methods showed strong results. Delivery led the way with a 36% YoY increase to $4.3 billion. Read more.

Tens of millions of Amazon Prime members in more than 1,000 cities and towns can now shop for fresh groceries with their Same-Day Delivery orders. The company has plans to expand this offering to over 2,300 cities and towns across the United States by year-end. This marks one of the most significant grocery expansions for Amazon as the company introduces thousands of perishable food items into its existing logistics network. Read more.

GreyOrange is partnering with Google Cloud to launch GreyMatter DeepNav, an AI-powered tool designed to make warehouse robots smarter and faster to set up. The companies say it will cut the time needed to get new Autonomous Mobile Robots running by as much as 80%. Built on Google Cloud’s Vertex AI, GreyMatter DeepNav will use reinforcement learning to help robots figure out the best paths and tasks much faster. Read more.

Expanding into new markets can help retailers increase revenue and reach new customer bases. However, entering unfamiliar regions comes with a host of challenges. By partnering with 3PLs, retailers gain the support they need to enter new markets faster. Here’s a look at how retailers can use 3PL services to break into new markets successfully. Read more.

The trucking industry has been facing a persistent driver shortage for years. For businesses that rely on moving goods quickly and efficiently, this shortage can lead to higher freight rates, slower delivery times, and increased uncertainty in meeting customer expectations. Here’s a look at how 3PLs can keep goods moving despite driver availability challenges, helping companies meet increasing delivery demand. Read more.

Consumer preferences are playing a pivotal role in shaping the landscape of grocery retail. From omnichannel shopping to budget-conscious decisions, consumers are becoming more informed, tech-savvy, and discerning in their shopping habits. Here’s a closer look at how consumer behavior is transforming the grocery industry. Read more.