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A Huge Week in Grocery Ecom! DoorDash & Instacart, Amazon’s Global Expansion of Same-Day Fresh, Plus the End of the Smart Cart? | GrocerTalk Video

This week on GrocerTalk, Ben Miller and Neil Saunders break down DoorDash’s $17 billion acquisition of Instacart, Amazon’s expansion of same-day fresh grocery delivery into Germany, and Instacart’s decision to discontinue Caper Cart. They debate what these moves mean for grocery ecommerce, the growing competition with Walmart and Amazon, and whether smart carts have a future in retail.

Kroger’s Strategy, Walmart’s Membership Play, and Is Instacart for Sale? US Grocery Ecommerce Hits a Tipping Point | GrocerTalk Video

US grocery ecommerce has officially surpassed 20% market penetration, and Ben Miller is joined by Sean Ransenberg, Co-Founder and CEO of Empower Insights, to discuss what this milestone means for the future of grocery retail. Together, they unpack Walmart’s new membership bundle, Kroger’s growth strategy, Instacart acquisition speculation, the rise of AI shopping agents, and Buc-ee’s continued expansion.

Cyberattack Protection, Shopping Assistants & Retail Media, and Albertsons Questions Everything | GrocerTalk Video

This week on GrocerTalk, Ben Miller is joined by cybersecurity expert Christian Beckner and EMARKETER’s Suzy Davidkhanian to unpack the cyberattacks targeting European supermarkets and how AI shopping assistants could reshape grocery retail media. Plus, Ben explores Hy-Vee’s ambitious plans to speed up online grocery shopping and weighs in on Albertsons’ sweeping business review and the urgent need for change.

Healthy Choices for Shoppers, All Change in UK Health & Beauty, and Autonomous Delivery Robots | GrocerTalk Video

Chris Walton joins Ben Miller on GrocerTalk for a slightly different format this week, unpacking the Weston family’s acquisition of Boots, Sephora’s UK expansion, and the growing push to help shoppers make healthier choices. Plus, Sifter Solutions’ Kevin Billings breaks down the latest SNAP waivers, while Ben and Chris debate autonomous delivery robots versus drones and invite listeners to weigh in on the show’s new format.

Costco Keeps on Growing, Kroger’s Loyalty Driver & Morrisons Locks It Up | GrocerTalk Video

GrocerTalk is back with Chris Walton joining Ben Miller to break down Costco’s continued growth, Morrisons’ Click & Collect locker pilot, and a Kroger double-header on rewards and 24-hour stores. Plus, TCC Global CMO Seb Hill explores how agentic AI could reshape grocery loyalty and what it will take for retailers to build stronger customer relationships.

“Surveillance Pricing,” AI Hype Rapidly Becoming Reality, and the Realities of Rapid Delivery | GrocerTalk Video

This week on GrocerTalk, Ben Miller is joined by Jordan Berke, Founder and CEO of Tomorrow, to unpack the growing debate around “surveillance pricing,” Walmart’s stance on dynamic pricing, and the operational realities of rapid delivery at Tesco. Plus, they dig into whether the AI hype in grocery is rapidly becoming reality, who owns the customer in an agentic commerce world, and how Sam’s Club is using direct member feedback to shape everything from product development to Scan & Go.

Unwanted Robots, Disappearing Red Bull, and Shoppers to Light Up Morrisons | GrocerTalk Video

This week on GrocerTalk, Ben Miller and Lauren Livak unpack the latest grocery and retail news, from unwanted delivery robots in the UK to Target’s new marketing chief, Morrisons’ “Shop to Light” and Kroger pulling Red Bull. Plus, they preview the biggest themes to watch at Groceryshop 2026 and dive into one global grocery story for GrocerTalk Grab & Go.

Kroger’s Q2 Reality Check, AI Shopping Assistants & The Changing Grocery Landscape | GrocerTalk Video

Recorded live from Omni Talk’s podcast studio at NRF Retail’s Big Show Europe in Paris, Ben Miller and Chris Walton unpack Kroger’s lowered 2026 sales outlook, the rise of AI-powered shopping assistants from Instacart and Shipt, Walgreens’ in-store advertising plans, and Meg Whitman’s new role at Albertsons. Plus, Kim Schneider of Vestcom joins for Five Insightful Minutes to discuss how grocers can maximize their investment in shelf-edge technologies.

Taking Stock Of Agentic Commerce In Grocery, Plus Walmart’s Slam Dunk And Sprouts New CEO | GrocerTalk Video

Agentic commerce is moving from buzzword to reality, Sprouts is preparing for a CEO transition, and Walmart is pushing deeper into wellness and restaurant delivery. Ben Miller is joined by Sarah Engel, President of January Digital, to unpack what Anthropic and Amazon’s AI moves mean for grocery, what’s next for Sprouts, why retailers are betting on wellness events, and whether Aldi’s shopper-powered product development is more than just a social media gimmick.

US Shoppers Feel The Pinch, BJ’s Trims The Fat And Target’s Big Beauty Bet | GrocerTalk Video

The US consumer may be starting to show the strain, but the story is far more complicated than the headlines suggest. Ben Miller is joined by Stewart Samuel, Director of Retail Futures at IGD, to unpack growing consumer polarization, BJ’s plans to cut 20% of its SKUs, Target’s next big beauty test, Aldi’s e-commerce economics and why sharing more technology with Walmart could actually make Sam’s Club more like Sam’s Club.

Couche-Tard Circles Żabka, Kroger’s Ecom Plans & Did Someone Say Just Eat? | GrocerTalk Video

Couche-Tard’s bold Żabka acquisition, Kroger’s push to connect grocery and prescription delivery, AI-powered shopping assistants, Just Eat’s voice rollout, and Amazon’s surprising AutoStore partnership headline the debut of GrocerTalk as Ben Miller and Chris Walton unpack the biggest shifts shaping global grocery and what they could mean for the future of the industry.

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