🕔 Retail Daily Minute | Uber Eats Lists Stores Without Asking, Dollar General Joins Instacart & DeCicco’s Goes Chainwide with Simbe

Hello Omni Talk Fans! You are going to want to read or, even better, listen to my take on today’s Uber Eats headline.

In today’s Retail Daily Minute:

Uber Eats rolls out “Shop for me,” letting customers order from local stores that never signed up unless those stores opt out.
Dollar General and pOpshelf go live on Instacart across roughly 20,000 stores, completing DG’s delivery partnerships with all three major aggregators.
DeCicco & Sons expands Simbe’s Tally shelf-scanning robots chainwide after a 35% drop in out-of-stocks at its pilot stores.

Plus, Ben’s latest episode of GrocerTalk featuring worldwide grocery expert Stewart Samuel, and a quote inspired by the DeCicco headline.

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Today’s Top Headlines

1. Uber Eats’ ‘Shop for Me’ Helps Local Stores Reach More Buyers

Uber Eats’ Shop for Me feature lets customers discover local stores and request products for delivery. Shoppers find items, confirm details with customers, pay at checkout and deliver orders. Merchants need no storefront, catalog or integration, retain existing prices and can opt out of being listed whenever they choose. (Read More)

2. Dollar General Launches Nationwide Same-Day Instacart Service

Dollar General and pOpshelf are now available on Instacart for same-day delivery from approximately 20,000 stores across 48 states. Customers can order groceries, household essentials, beauty products and more, with delivery in as fast as 30 minutes. Eligible first-time Dollar General orders of $50 or more get $10 off. (Read More)

3. DeCicco & Sons Expands Simbe’s AI Shelf Scanning to 12 Stores

DeCicco & Sons is expanding Simbe’s Store Intelligence platform across all 12 stores in New York and Connecticut after a pilot cut out-of-stocks by 35% in 60 days. Simbe’s Tally robots scan shelves multiple times daily, helping staff spot inventory gaps, resolve issues faster and improve store operations and the shopping experience. (Read More)

4. Bed Bath & Beyond Brings Back Coupons in New Arizona Concept

Bed Bath & Beyond has opened a 19,000-square-foot standalone store in Glendale, Arizona, reviving its signature towel wall, bedding displays and 20%-off coupons. The new concept blends familiar home goods with The Container Store’s organization expertise, with more standalone locations planned in three states during 2027. (Read More)

5. Walmart and Wing Bring Drone Delivery to Memphis Metro Area

Walmart and Wing have launched drone delivery in the Memphis metro area, bringing the service to Tennessee and Arkansas. Customers near participating stores can order groceries, household essentials and other items for delivery in as fast as 30 minutes. The rollout advances plans to reach nearly 20 U.S. metros by 2027. (Read More)

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