Today in Food Commerce: Instacart Brings Checkout Tech to Fenway; Kroger Takes Delivery Into Its Own Hands

Today in food commerce, Instacart brings computer vision-powered, self-service checkout technology to the Boston Red Sox’s Fenway Park, while Kroger builds out its first-party delivery capabilities. Plus, Amazon brings its grocery checkout technology to new locations.

Instacart Brings AI Self-Service Checkout to Fenway Park

With the return of baseball season, many providers have been announcing new mobile payment solutions and self-service options at Major League Baseball (MLB) stadiums. Not to be outdone, Instacart has announced that it is launching a new point-of-sale (POS) system at Boston’s Fenway Park.

Kroger Shifts Focus From Third-Party to in-House eCommerce Fulfillment

Kroger is taking its digital delivery business into its own hands. The grocery giant has announced that it is hiring more than 200 new employees to gear up for the launch of Kroger Delivery in South Florida. The company is looking not only for drivers but also for people to help with the logistics side of the business.

Grocery Roundup: Amazon Expands Grocery Technology Rollout; Supermarkets Add Online SNAP Acceptance

Amazon expands palm payments and frictionless checkout; Meijer and Bashas’ accept SNAP through Instacart; and Wawa doubles down on the drive-thru channel.

Didi Will Stop Food Delivery in Japan as It Delists in US

Didi Global is shuttering its food delivery service in Japan May 25 as it also moves to delist from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). The majority of Didi Food’s staff of about 200 people in Japan will be laid off that day.