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Re:Kroger acknowledges that its bet on robotics went too far by jack_tripper on Tuesday December 09, 2025 @07:50AM (#46204394)
Isn't this expensive after you factor in the extra margins and delivery costs?
Re:Kroger acknowledges that its bet on robotics went too far by danielbln on Tuesday December 09, 2025 @08:07AM (#46204535)
Well, ish. German grocery prices are still quite low, comparatively. People use the delivery services not for full weekend shopping, more if you get home late and the fridge is empty, or a public holiday is coming up etc.

Still, they are popular.

Re:Kroger acknowledges that its bet on robotics went too far by socksy on Tuesday December 09, 2025 @12:07PM (#46207442)
Also, anecdotally they are more popular amongst less price sensitive people with disposable incomes, where paying for the convenience is worth it.

But also, definitely not the Ocado model.