Kroger acknowledges that its bet on robotics went too far

Re:Kroger acknowledges that its bet on robotics went too far by rsynnott on Tuesday December 09, 2025 @09:15AM (#46205121)

I live literally five minutes walk from a decently sized supermarket, ten minutes from another, and ten minutes on the bus from a great big one. One of my neighbours still gets supermarket delivery. There seems to be some sort of market for it, anyway...

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Re:Kroger acknowledges that its bet on robotics went too far by Forgeties79 on Tuesday December 09, 2025 @09:29AM (#46205267)

We use Costco delivery at my house because it’s 10-15min each way to go there plus an hour at the place shopping at best (long lines are common). With 2 kids you feel that time especially given how frequently you have to shop for groceries.

It’s a more limited selection but there’s plenty to choose from and I’m done picking out my groceries in five minutes. They magically show up at my door for very little extra cost and I don’t have to bicker with my kids about grabbing a bunch of random stuff either.

I’m not saying you’re wrong for feeling that way, but you’d be surprised how much work it is to go to a grocery store, no matter how close it is. It’s important to think about other factors here.

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Re:Kroger acknowledges that its bet on robotics went too far by wing-_-nuts on Tuesday December 09, 2025 @11:02AM (#46206454)

>They magically show up at my door for very little extra cost

I find tipping for grocery delivery adds pretty significantly to the cost.

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Re:Kroger acknowledges that its bet on robotics went too far by Forgeties79 on Tuesday December 09, 2025 @11:23AM (#46206805)

I save money because I have Costco executive membership which also gives me Instacart for cheap, so I put those savings into the tip. Nets out about the same plus several hours of my life aren’t spent at Costco every month.

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Re:Kroger acknowledges that its bet on robotics went too far by adamc on Tuesday December 09, 2025 @12:38PM (#46207882)

Many of us enjoy shopping, at least enough that what we would pay for it isn't much of a deal.

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Re:Kroger acknowledges that its bet on robotics went too far by Forgeties79 on Tuesday December 09, 2025 @01:24PM (#46208523)

Just talking about why some people would want to use delivery even if they live close that’s all. Personally I can do without the chaos of Costco ha plus I go in person to my local grocers plenty in between.

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Re:Kroger acknowledges that its bet on robotics went too far by rsynnott on Tuesday December 09, 2025 @09:55AM (#46205562)

> I’m not saying you’re wrong for feeling that way

I mean I'm not feeling any particular way; I don't have a problem with the neighbours using it. I'm somewhat surprised that it makes sense for them, but each to their own. Myself, I just shop on the way home from work (my walk brings me past one of the supermarkets).

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Re:Kroger acknowledges that its bet on robotics went too far by Forgeties79 on Wednesday December 10, 2025 @08:02AM (#46217215)

There appeared to be some tone/judgment in your previous comment but I guess I was mistaken!

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Re:Kroger acknowledges that its bet on robotics went too far by infecto on Tuesday December 09, 2025 @12:25PM (#46207712)

So that’s 10 mins round trip. How many times a week, plus the time it takes to pick and checkout.

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Re:Kroger acknowledges that its bet on robotics went too far by rsynnott on Tuesday December 09, 2025 @12:29PM (#46207769)

I mean, I'm walking past it anyway on my way to the office or to the bus stop.

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Re:Kroger acknowledges that its bet on robotics went too far by infecto on Tuesday December 09, 2025 @01:00PM (#46208189)

Right we are all different. I don’t want to bother time with walking inside and picking things out. I would rather spend time with my family. All those minutes add up. Some enjoy it, others find value in that time spent, some of us like myself don’t.

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