Northeast Grocery makes Google Cloud move to modernise tech landscape and improve operational efficiencies

Northeast Grocery, an independent grocery retailer in the US Northeast with nearly 300 stores, is working with Google Cloud to migrate its IT infrastructure and applications from traditional datacentres to the cloud.

“This collaboration with Google Cloud empowers us to modernise our core systems, providing the flexibility and scalability needed to meet evolving customer expectations,” says Larry Peters, Vice President of Cloud and Business Intelligence at Northeast Shared Services.

“Its secure cloud environment and advanced tools enable us to drive cost efficiencies, streamline our processes, and focus on delivering exceptional service across our stores.” 

“Our move to Google Cloud marks a significant step in our journey toward modernising our technology landscape and improving operational efficiencies,” says Scott Kessler, Chief Information Officer at Northeast Shared Services.

“This will enable us to continue to focus effort on ensuring our customers receive seamless, reliable service and access to the products they need, while we harness innovative technology to drive greater value and sustainability for the communities we serve.”

2024 RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS

Grocery retail was a key focus area for the sixth edition of the RTIH Innovation Awards.

The awards, sponsored by Vista Technology Support, Scala, CADS, 3D Cloud, Brightpearl by Sage’s Lightning 50, Business France, and Retail Technology Show 2025, celebrate global tech innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world.

Our 2024 hall of fame entrants were revealed during an event which took place at RIBA’s 66 Portland Place HQ in Central London on 21st November, and consisted of a drinks reception, three course meal, and awards ceremony presided over by comedian Lucy Porter.

In his welcome speech, Scott Thompson, Founder and Editor, RTIH, said: “The event is now into its sixth year and what a journey it has been. The awards started life as an online only affair during the Covid outbreak, before launching as a small scale in real life event and growing year on year to the point where we’re now selling out this fine, historic venue.”

He added: “Congratulations to all of our finalists. Many submissions did not make it through to the final stage, and getting to this point is no mean feat. Checkout-free stores, automated supply chains, immersive experiences, on-demand delivery, next generation loyalty offerings, inclusive retail, green technology. We’ve got all the cool stuff covered this evening.”

“But just importantly we’ve got lots of great examples of companies taking innovative tech and making it usable in everyday operations - resulting in more efficiency and profitability in all areas.”

Congratulations to our 2024 winners, and a big thank you to our sponsors, judging panel, the legend that is Lucy Porter, and all those who attended last week’s gathering.