In challenge to Costco, Walmart+ boosts fuel discounts at thousands more gas stations

The retail giant's discount membership has enlisted 12,000 Exxon and Mobil locations to participate in one of its most enticing perks.

By Daphne Howland • April 27, 2022

Grocers often miss chances to alert shoppers about online substitutions, survey finds

Nearly a third of online grocery shoppers will remain on a retailer’s site or app to look for an alternative when a product they want is unavailable, but just 25% report always getting a recommendation, data analysis firm Lucidworks found.

By Sam Silverstein • April 27, 2022

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Lunds & Byerlys gains 'shelf intelligence data' with inventory scanning tool

The new service is positioned as a cost-effective alternative to shelf-monitoring robots and cameras, with workers able to scan aisles in as little as 12 seconds using handheld devices.

By Jeff Wells • April 20, 2022

Gopuff taps former Amazon executive to oversee North American business

Maria Renz, who helped launch Amazon’s grocery business and mostly recently served as an executive vice president at SoFi, will oversee Gopuff’s strategy and execution in the U.S.

By Jeff Wells • April 14, 2022

Wegmans now offers SNAP online purchasing via Instacart

Eligible shoppers will initially have to purchase through Instacart's marketplace, though the grocer is working on making the option available on its own website and app.

By Jeff Wells • April 13, 2022

Misfits Market launches first private label with focus on pantry staples

The new Odds & Ends line marks the latest product assortment expansion for the e-grocer, which also recently started selling wine. 

By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 13, 2022

Albertsons' CEO sees loyalty as 'next phase' of business transformation

The grocer's loyalty program now has 30 million members, and the company hopes to deepen engagement across its digital and store initiatives, Vivek Sankaran told investors on Tuesday.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 12, 2022

Walmart preps mealtime inspiration with shoppable Snapchat lens

The new augmented reality lens aims to help mobile users find recipes using ingredients they have at home or can order from the retailer.

By Robert Williams • April 11, 2022

Grocery delivery is off to a strong start in 2022

First-quarter sales rose 15% from a year ago, according to the latest figures from Brick Meets Click and Mercatus, driven by third-party e-commerce companies and speedy service providers.

By Jeff Wells • April 11, 2022

Seattle-area grocer launches all-electric delivery fleet

Town & Country Markets is also moving goods between its stores using the battery-powered vehicles, according to PacWesty, an adventure travel company that owns and operates the vans.

By Sam Silverstein • April 7, 2022

Kroger launches restaurant supply business

The grocer now offers next-day delivery in the greater Dallas area aimed at small and independent establishments.

By Jeff Wells • April 6, 2022

How ethnic e-grocers are turning up the heat on shoppable recipes

Companies like Weee, Umamicart and Quicklly are promoting user-generated recipes, holding contests and even paying people for the dishes they develop.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 5, 2022

Gopuff laying off 3% of its global workforce

The rapidly expanding company is cutting hundreds of positions as it faces sector-wide challenges and a need to realign as a global business.

By Jeff Wells • April 1, 2022

Foxtrot to open four new Washington, DC-area locations

The upscale convenience store chain's expansion includes a store in Bethesda, Maryland — the retailer's first in that state — and a downsized store in downtown Washington focused on grab-and-go items.

By Sam Silverstein • April 1, 2022

BJ's adds same-day delivery subscription as membership perk

Same-Day Select offers two options for no-fee deliveries from the club retailer, further expanding its efforts to boost e-commerce loyalty and buying options.

By Jeff Wells • March 31, 2022

WIC online purchasing is coming, but it faces hurdles

Enabling e-commerce through the nutrition assistance program faces many of the same challenges as the SNAP program, though the USDA and WIC agencies say they're learning from recent tests.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 30, 2022

BJ's teams with DoorDash to offer grocery delivery

The service is available to customers who aren't BJ's members, but members of the club retailer are eligible for lower prices.

By Sam Silverstein • March 29, 2022

Jokr leans into personalization with new app

The rapid delivery firm is looking to stand out from its competitors by employing artificial intelligence that offers curated content and product suggestions. 

By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 29, 2022

Pardon the Disruption: Instacart fights to stay relevant with retailers

The company that's shown a knack for evolution is now entering a new act. Will its deeper focus on retailer services keep it flying high?

By Jeff Wells • March 28, 2022

Gopuff links with UK supermarket chain Morrisons on rapid delivery

Through the multi-year partnership, the supermarket chain is offering "thousands" of its fresh food, own-brand and branded products through the quick delivery firm for 30-minute service. 

By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 28, 2022

Instacart unveils suite of services for grocers, including 15-minute delivery

Instacart Platform brings together new and existing services the e-commerce company offers, including ultrafast delivery, online storefronts, digital ads and smart carts.

By Catherine Douglas Moran , Jeff Wells • March 24, 2022

The Fresh Market's first-ever loyalty program brings customization to the store level

"The Ultimate Loyalty Program" offers perks like digital coupons, purchase frequency rewards for select departments and a free slice of cake during a member's birthday month.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 23, 2022

Instacart adds fuel surcharge as gas prices skyrocket

With its 40-cent extra charge on marketplace orders, the e-commerce company joins others, like DoorDash and Uber, in trying to offset surging fuel prices for gig workers.

By Sam Silverstein • March 22, 2022

Boxed targets B2B sales, technology services for growth

In its first public earnings report, the e-tailer noted sluggish results for its retail operations but expressed optimism for its business sales and tech services.

By Jeff Wells • March 17, 2022

Pickup-only grocer Fresh Street aims to grow through speedy, no-fee service

The click-and-collect retailer, which is opening its first location Friday in Chicago, has a "no substitutions" pledge and aims to have orders ready within 30 minutes.

By Sam Silverstein • March 17, 2022