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Walmart slashes US delivery costs by 40% per order
Increased automation and more efficient driver routes helped the retail giant accomplish the feat for the third consecutive quarter.
By Max Garland • Nov. 22, 2024 -
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Instacart launching SNAP eligibility screener
The company says it’s the first online grocery platform to roll out this kind of tool, which lets shoppers see if they qualify for SNAP benefits and directs them to state resources.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 21, 2024 -
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Instacart, DoorDash tackle consumers’ grocery affordability concerns
The companies’ efforts come as the industry looks to make online shopping more appealing to price-conscious consumers.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 19, 2024 -
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Kroger plans Shop the Scene experience on Hulu for holiday campaign
Central to the effort is a 60-second spot, “The Case of the Disappearing Food,” that details how the act of sharing food can ignite the holiday spirit.
By Jessica Deyo • Nov. 19, 2024 -
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ColumnThe Friday Checkout: A week later, Hannaford’s online outage continues
Parent company Ahold Delhaize has shared few details about the cybersecurity issue it’s battling. The outage is a stark reminder that grocers need strong cyber defenses.
By Grocery Dive Staff • Nov. 15, 2024 -
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Grocery e-commerce surges in October, stoked by promotions
Digital sales by food retailers reached a record $10.5 billion last month, powered by an exceptionally strong performance by the delivery channel.
By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 14, 2024 -
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Third-party e-commerce providers continue to bolster grocery delivery offerings
This week, Uber Eats announced a tie-up with Stew Leonard’s while Shipt partnered with The Fresh Market.
By Peyton Bigora • Nov. 14, 2024 -
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Instacart records vigorous Q3
Rising volumes and a growing advertising business helped drive the technology company’s results, though investors appear dissatisfied with its outlook.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 13, 2024 -
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Wonder to acquire Grubhub for $650M
Just Eat Takeaway originally purchased Grubhub for $7 billion in 2020 and has been trying to sell the company since 2022.
By Julie Littman • Nov. 13, 2024 -
Retrieved from Hannaford on November 11, 2024
Hannaford suffers multi-day e-commerce outage as Ahold Delhaize contends with ‘cybersecurity incident’
The parent company said the disruption forced it to take certain systems offline and affected some pharmacies and e-commerce services.
By Catherine Douglas Moran , Sam Silverstein • Nov. 11, 2024 -
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Amazon launches same-day drone delivery in Arizona city
Customers near the company’s Tolleson facility can get thousands of items delivered by air, but there are limitations.
By Max Garland • Nov. 8, 2024 -
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In Remembrance: 5 grocery concepts and companies that got buried in 2024
From the demise of Dom’s Kitchen & Market to the shuttering of Schnucks’ Eatwell banner, the industry has put several things to rest this year.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 31, 2024 -
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Walmart adds pharmacy to same-day delivery
The retail giant said it’s responding to a top customer request. Under this program, they can include prescriptions, grocery items or both for delivery.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 22, 2024 -
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Grocery e-commerce soars in September as delivery posts another strong showing
Delivery sales were up 50% last month, to $3.9 billion, but pickup also recorded respectable growth, according to Brick Meets Click and Mercatus.
By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 22, 2024 -
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How grocers are jockeying for position in an age of rapid change
The annual Groceryshop conference spotlighted the forces redefining how retailers, tech companies and customers approach grocery shopping.
By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 15, 2024 -
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4 key takeaways from Groceryshop 2024
The annual show centered on ways grocers can serve shoppers in an era where people have more choices than ever before — and remain sharply focused on saving money.
By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 14, 2024 -
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Sponsored by PacvueBusting the myths of incrementality measurement in 2025
Discover how brands are leveraging iROAS to measure incremental sales and optimize retail media strategies across growing channels.
By Anne Harrell, Product Evangelist, Pacvue • Oct. 14, 2024 -
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How Weis Markets is getting an e-commerce boost with Amazon
The East Coast grocer was initially skeptical about linking with the online giant, but has reaped benefits including expanding its reach to more metro areas, the company’s CIO said.
By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 10, 2024 -
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Amazon bundles online shopping of groceries and non-food items
The company is diversifying its marketplace and fulfillment centers to allow Prime members to add goods from Amazon.com, Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods in one cart.
By Peyton Bigora • Oct. 10, 2024 -
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Save A Lot to open micro-fulfillment center in Brooklyn
The discount grocer partnered with Fabric and Uber and will continue to expand its on-demand delivery operation across New York City.
By Peyton Bigora • Oct. 9, 2024 -
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DoorDash expands Wegmans partnership, adds 4 local grocers to marketplace
The company continues to link up with regional and specialty grocers as it expands its delivery services beyond restaurants.
By Peyton Bigora • Oct. 8, 2024 -
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Giant Eagle slashing delivery wait times
The regional grocer is expanding its partnership with omnichannel platform Flybuy to reduce wait times for drivers.
By Peyton Bigora • Oct. 1, 2024 -
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Top grocery trade shows in 2025
From retail industry shows to category-specific events, here’s a look at the key grocery conferences happening next year.
By Grocery Dive Staff • Updated Oct. 2, 2024 -
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Walmart’s e-grocery sales powered by affluent households
While supermarkets and Target have seen online sales decline among high-earning consumers, Walmart has experienced an increase, according to Brick Meets Click and Mercatus.
By Peyton Bigora • Sept. 30, 2024 -
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Gopuff launches new ad tools aimed at young consumers
The delivery service has beefed up its platform to help brands connect with Gen Z and millennial consumers whether in-app, in-bag or off-platform.
By Chris Kelly • Sept. 27, 2024
