Some grocers are using AI to cut food waste and boost profit margins [CNBC]
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Targeted markdowns on perishables can help cut waste and turn “shrink” into revenue. Tools like AI-company ‘Flashfood' has helped Kroger and other grocers boost traffic, spending and margins without broad discounts In this article As grocery chains face mounting pressure from inflation-weary shoppers and growing competition, some in the industry are starting to rely on AI to protect margins without losing customers. Traditional levers to protect profits or drive sales, like raising prices or running blanket promotions, are becoming less effective as shoppers split trips across multiple retailers in search of value. That dynamic has helped drive market share gains for discounters like Dollar General and warehouse clubs like Costco , forcing traditional grocers to rethink how they compete. Many are turning to more targeted, tech-enabled strategies to balance affordability with profitability. One emerging approach is using data and AI to adjust pricing on perishable inventory,
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