Health stations now available at all Roundy’s Supermarkets banners in Illinois and Wisconsin
The Kroger Co. has expanded its partnership with consumer health engagement company Higi to put its self-service smart health stations in Roundy’s Supermarkets in Illinois and Wisconsin, including Pick ‘n Save, Mariano’s, Copps and Metro Market banners.
Kroger and Higi have worked together since 2011, with solutions at 2,100 stores in the Kroger network. The higi stations offer free health screenings and interactive educational content. Consumers can also choose to work with a trusted healthcare organization through the system.
Mega-grocer teams with Google Assistant for contextual commerce
The Kroger Co. is furthering its efforts in contextual commerce by adopting voice-assistant technology for ordering groceries online.
Customers can interact with their Kroger Grocery Pickup cart via an action in the Google Assistant voice app – which can be accessed through iOS, Android and Google Assistant devices, Kroger Technology announced on its LinkedIn page. Activating the service is as simple as saying “Hey, Google” into the device.
The service has launched so far in six Kroger-owned banners: Fred Meyer, Fry’s Food and Drug, QFC, King Soopers, City Market, and Ralphs. It will arrive at additional banners later this year and throughout 2019.
