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Instacart launches Ready Meals Hub
Kroger, Publix and Ahold Delhaize's U.S. banners now offer meals through the new marketplace tab and plan to launch custom storefronts in the months ahead.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 13, 2022 -
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Walmart and HomeValet begin selling unattended grocery delivery boxes
The $499 temperature-controlled units will initially be available to selected customers of the retailer's InHome delivery service along the east coast of Florida, HomeValet Chief Operating Officer Jack Simms said.
By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 13, 2022 -
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Kroger levels up autonomous delivery with Nuro's commercial-grade vehicles
The grocer will begin using the tech company's third-generation model, which has twice as much cargo room as its predecessor, modular storage and new safety features, in Houston.
By Jeff Wells • Jan. 13, 2022 -
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Deep DiveGrocers are experimenting with delivery fees. Here are 8 key factors to consider, experts say
Speedier service, customer loyalty and labor demands are some of the things grocers need to weigh when determining fees, order minimums and subscriptions.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 12, 2022 -
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Amazon looms large in latest consumer index from Dunnhumby
The e-commerce giant took the No. 1 spot while its Amazon Fresh brand grabbed the No. 5 slot, reflecting the continuing shift in consumer preferences toward digital.
By Jeff Wells • Jan. 11, 2022 -
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Foxtrot brings in $100M, plans to open 25 new stores in 2022
The upscale convenience store chain is also testing cashierless technology and looking to triple the size of its engineering team to about 120 people, co-founder and CEO Mike LaVitola said.
By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 11, 2022 -
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Social commerce to grow 3 times as fast as e-commerce, Accenture predicts
Driven by Gen Z and millennials, shopping on social media platforms is forecast to grow from $492 billion in 2021 to $1.2 trillion globally by 2025.
By Chris Kelly • Jan. 10, 2022 -
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Deep DiveFor grocers and food CPGs, finding harmony online is a difficult dance
With digital shopping now a priority for millions of consumers, both parties are trying to find faster, more efficient ways to manage their e-commerce listings.
By Sam Silverstein , Christopher Doering • Jan. 10, 2022 -
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Kroger takes the next step in testing ghost kitchens
The Kitchen United Mix location at a Ralphs in Los Angeles offers pickup and delivery orders from 10 different restaurants.
By Jeff Wells • Jan. 10, 2022 -
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Grocers tap into shoppers' New Year's resolutions around health, nutrition
Specialty retailers, in particular, are rolling out health-focused campaigns and leaning into customers' goals to improve their diet and well-being in 2022.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 7, 2022 -
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Gorillas teams up with nutrition app on shoppable recipes
Wellory's nutritionists will share recipes on the delivery firm's app and blog during January as the speedy delivery firm tries to differentiate itself from competitors.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 6, 2022 -
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Walmart to bring in-home delivery to 30M US households this year
The retailer will hire more than 3,000 delivery drivers and build a fleet of fully electric vans as it expands the premium service beyond the 6 million households it currently serves.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 5, 2022 -
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Deep Dive7 trends that will shape the grocery industry in 2022
Labor and inflation challenges will test retailers this year, but experts also see opportunities like new e-commerce services, more personalized offerings and a booming digital ads space.
By Jeff Wells , Catherine Douglas Moran , Sam Silverstein • Jan. 4, 2022 -
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Hy-Vee launches two ship-to-home services
The grocer is expanding its reach with a new online pet shop and home goods assortment, and has more digital marketplace offerings in the works.
By Jeff Wells • Dec. 23, 2021 -
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Walmart teams with TalkShopLive as social commerce ramp up continues
Following efforts on Twitter and TikTok, the partnership is the retailer's latest move to bridge content with commerce.
By Chris Kelly • Dec. 22, 2021 -
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Alert Innovation names new CEO
Fritz Morgan has taken over leadership of the micro-fulfillment technology developer from founder John Lert, who will become executive chairman.
By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 22, 2021 -
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Southeastern Grocers links up with DoorDash on 45-minute delivery
The grocer's banners will offer "tens of thousands" of items from more than 400 stores across Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana on the delivery provider's marketplace.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 22, 2021 -
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Q&AGopuff's SVP of business on a 'massive' growth year and what's ahead for 2022
Daniel Folkman talks about the company's acquisition strategy, its growth in grocery and why marketing will be a big focus next year.
By Jeff Wells • Dec. 21, 2021 -
Meijer, Hy-Vee expand alcohol delivery through DoorDash
Both grocers now offer alcohol delivery in select states through the online food provider, and both have integrated with the DoubleDash feature to bundle orders across companies.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 20, 2021 -
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Kroger officially launches delivery service in Atlanta
Kroger Delivery is now available to shoppers within 90 miles of the grocer's automated customer fulfillment center in Forest Park, Georgia.
By Jeff Wells • Updated Feb. 7, 2022 -
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Boston becomes latest landing zone for ultrafast firms
Getir, Fridge No More and Jokr have recently brought their rapid delivery services to the city as they expand outside of New York.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 17, 2021 -
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Judge rules against AutoStore in patent fight with Ocado
The decision from the U.S. International Trade Commission at least temporarily sets aside what Ocado called a "misconceived attempt by AutoStore to interfere with our business in the United States."
By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 15, 2021 -
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Albertsons launches online auto-replenishment
The grocer's new "Schedule & Save" tool, which is rolling out nationwide next year, lets shoppers set automatic refills for certain products and receive discounts for doing so.
By Jeff Wells • Dec. 14, 2021 -
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Nearly 70M US households bought groceries online in November
That's a 15% increase compared with the same period last year, according to Brick Meets Click and Mercatus, which also noted that pickup sales continue to rise.
By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 14, 2021 -
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How Weee is leveling up to become the go-to ethnic food company
The e-grocer, which specializes in Asian and Hispanic food, is relying on social commerce and its online-only model as it looks to add more types of cuisine and make restaurant meals easier to buy.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 14, 2021
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