Technology

Embracing the Future: FMI's Technology Initiatives for Q1 2025

At the doorstep of 2025, the scale of FMI's technology projects is truly remarkable, reflecting how technology continues to reshape grocery retail. Key initiatives for Q1 2025 focus on critical industry shifts and ...

Shaping the Future of Food Retail: The Tech Innovations Taking the FMItech Stage at Midwinter

Together with our partners, technology leaders and innovators, we'll tackle the most pressing topics shaping the future of food retail at our upcoming FMItech program during FMI ...

Cars and Grocery Shelves: More Technology Than Meets the Eye

Cars aren’t the only products that have received a technology upgrade. You might not know it, but more and more grocery store shelves are high-...

Meet the Judges Ready to Guide You at the FMItech Pitch Competition!

The FMItech Pitch Competition is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to gain visibility, secure strategic feedback and potentially take your startup to the next level. Don't let this opportunity pass you ...

Grocery Stores: An Evolving Destination for Every Generation

I’m aware of the perception that the older you are, the less likely you are to embrace technology. I personally don’t conform to that belief and would argue that it’s a dated notion that is no longer true, assuming it ever ...

Cybersecurity: A Shifting Mosaic

We are in an era where planning and recognizing potential threats is crucial. As technology advances, the possibilities for your business are endless, but so are the potential risks. Unlike a Rubik’s Cube, that can be definitively solved, the ...

Data Analytics and AI Trends in The Food Industry

Let’s look at how the food industry is advancing in technology—specifically data analytics and AI—to improve the food industry and, ultimately, the grocery shopping ...

Combating Fraud in the Food Industry

Fraudsters are constantly seeking ways to exploit vulnerabilities in the food supply chain for financial gain. By implementing robust cybersecurity measures, food businesses can build a strong defense against these threats, protecting their bottom ...

Embracing Technology in Grocery Retail

The Food Retailing Industry Speaks and the FMItech Directory provide a gateway to staying ahead of technological trends that are crucial in the grocery retail ...

FMItech Pitch Innovator's Victory Grabs Headlines: A Blueprint for Winning Media Attention

Augmodo's advice for tech companies eyeing the 2025 competition focuses on understanding the food retail industry's challenges and opportunities, tailoring pitches to address specific pain points and showcasing technology's innovative ...

From Mayberry to Moore's Law

Moore's Law theorizes that computing power doubles every 18 - 24 months, but what we're experiencing today far surpasses that ...

Economic Realities and the Promise of Technology in the Supply Chain

The food industry requires strategic investments to boost capacity, agility, visibility and efficiency in a climate of potential softening of consumer ...

Why Your Store App Is Your New Secret Weapon

FMI’s recent report U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends: Online Shopping, is a must-read for food industry professionals, especially those in the technology space. Diving into the findings, I learned that grocery store apps might just be the new secret ...

The Era of PDA-Powered Grocery Shopping

Personal digital assistants are revolutionizing the food industry by providing personalized shopping experiences, optimizing operations and enhancing engagement. The benefits underscore their indispensable role in shaping grocery ...

Leveraging Technology for Effective Asset Protection Strategies

There are many compelling discussions to be explored regarding the integration of technology-driven solutions in asset protection including improved profitability, enhanced security and increased customer ...