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Farmstead expands auto-refill program to additional markets
The online grocer has been testing Refill & Save in San Francisco and now plans to apply it to all current and future locations.
By Jeff Wells • June 4, 2021 -
Grocery e-commerce firm ShopHero acquired by Dot Foods
The acquisition will boost ShopHero’s presence in the online grocery platform space, the two companies’ CEOs said in the announcement.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 4, 2021 -
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Q&A
The instant delivery race heats up further
Former Walmart e-commerce manager Zachary Dennett talks about his new gig leading U.S. operations for Jokr, which launched 15-minute delivery in New York City on Thursday.
By Jeff Wells • June 3, 2021 -
Drinks hires former Kroger e-commerce leader as vice president
Amber Roberts, who helped establish Kroger's marketplace initiative, will oversee the growth of the online alcohol specialist's "Wine as a Service" platform.
By Sam Silverstein • June 3, 2021 -
Instacart's Road to IPO
Instacart launches 30-minute delivery service for grocers
As the focus on speed mounts, the e-commerce company is rolling out the express program in select cities and expanding 45-minute and 60-minute delivery to more markets.
By Jeff Wells • May 27, 2021 -
Flytrex expands drone deliveries for Walmart, local retailers in North Carolina
An FAA permit allows the drones to carry deliveries up to a mile away from stores.
By Matt Leonard • May 27, 2021 -
Albertsons launches online wedding floral service
The new digital storefront offers custom blooms through its Debi Lilly Design brand as well as nationwide shipping.
By Jeff Wells • May 26, 2021 -
Instacart's Road to IPO
Instacart plans to expand globally
The e-commerce provider named a Facebook veteran to lead the company's long-term global strategy and explore new markets.
By Jeff Wells , Sam Silverstein • May 26, 2021 -
Pandemic has provided a sharp boost for plant-based foods, Instacart survey shows
Sales of plant-based meat on Instacart's platform grew 42% in 2020, while the adoption rate for plant-based milk was up 27% last year, according to data released Tuesday by the e-commerce provider.
By Sam Silverstein • May 25, 2021 -
10-minute grocery delivery is coming to the US
Germany-based Gorillas said Monday it will launch its digital storefront in New York City on May 30 before expanding to other cities.
By Jeff Wells • May 24, 2021 -
Price Chopper customers can now use their rewards to pay off student loans
The regional grocery chain is also letting customers use their points to donate to charities and enter sweepstakes as it expands program incentives beyond food and fuel perks.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 20, 2021 -
Online grocery sales dip as shoppers return to stores
Channel sales are up on a year-over-year basis but declined 10% compared to March as customer satisfaction also dropped.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 19, 2021 -
Walmart offers new shoppable content with So Yummy cooking competition
The "Unbox'd" cook-off series features influencers and recipes linked to the retailer's online grocery store.
By Asa Hiken • May 19, 2021 -
H-E-B drops pickup fee for orders of $35 or more
The Texas grocery chain will no longer charge a $4.95 fee for curbside orders and will instead add a $2.95 charge to pickup orders less than $35.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 18, 2021 -
Walmart maintains growth with online sales up 37%
After a "strong" first quarter, CEO Doug McMillon said the retailer expects "continued pent-up demand" throughout the year.
By Maria Monteros • May 18, 2021 -
Anycart revs up 'online grocery engine' with Albertsons and Amazon
The shopping platform centers on meal planning and plugs in with retailers' inventory and fulfillment systems, offering a single touchpoint for consumers.
By Jeff Wells • May 18, 2021 -
Profitero: Private labels pushing out CPGs in search results
As the likes of Target and Walmart launch more private labels, they are edging out national brands amid pandemic sales gains.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 17, 2021 -
Target toasts to expanded pickup and same-day delivery for alcohol
After piloting the services last year, the retailer will offer alcohol pickup at more than 1,200 stores and same-day delivery from more than 600 stores by the end of this month.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 17, 2021 -
Southeastern Grocers gamifies its rewards program
The grocer has launched “boosters” across its banners that reward loyalty program customers with personalized offers after each in-app challenge they complete.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 14, 2021 -
Weee taps former Instacart marketing executive
Guillaume McIntyre will work to grow engagement with Asian and Hispanic communities as vice president of marketing for the online grocer.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 13, 2021 -
Ahold Delhaize's US identical sales move forward modestly in Q1
The grocery company has seen its U.S. operations grow behind the strength of Food Lion, its fastest-growing stateside banner, as it crosses the one-year mark of the pandemic.
By Sam Silverstein • May 12, 2021 -
Thrive Market continues private label push by adding frozen meals made with Beyond Meat
The new co-branded offerings come as the online grocer, which now counts more than 1 million members, looks to up the quality and quantity of its own labels.
By Jeff Wells • May 12, 2021 -
Stor.ai and Trax team up to offer on-demand picking workforce
The partnership combines Stor.ai’s picking technology and online platform with Trax’s labor pool of more than 1.4 million workers.
By Catherine Douglas Moran , Jeff Wells • May 10, 2021 -
HelloFresh will open its largest US distribution facility in Q4
The German meal kit maker also recently brought its Green Chef brand to the U.K.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 10, 2021 -
Sponsored by Fibre Box Association
Boxes: the backbone of e-commerce
The home delivery model presents new opportunities for brands to deliver products in sustainable, durable packages – acknowledging increased interest in healthy, sustainable living.
May 10, 2021