What is 'The Instacart Effect' anyway?

The online delivery service has created greater demand for grocery stores and boosted jobs and revenue, according to findings from a commissioned study.

By Jessica Dumont • Feb. 14, 2020

Ahold Delhaize to shutter Peapod's Midwest division

The pullback will allow the company to further focus its attention and resources on the East Coast, where it operates hundreds of stores in addition to online shopping.

By Jeff Wells • Feb. 11, 2020

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Grocers look to alcohol and meal pairings for an online boost

Meal planning service eMeals will offer select wine, beer and spirit recommendations, which shoppers can load into their online carts from Walmart, Kroger and other retailers.

By Krishna Thakker • Feb. 10, 2020

3 charts show online grocery fulfillment evolution

Amazon still dominates usage among consumers, but competitors are rapidly gaining ground.

By Morgan Forde • Feb. 10, 2020

Brandless shuts down

The online retailer will lay off 90% of its staff and cease operations as it reviews any acquisition offers, the company confirmed to Grocery Dive on Monday.

By Jessica Dumont • Feb. 10, 2020

Shipt reveals new logo, branding

The brand's first-ever refresh — paired with an updated website — are intended help customers better differentiate the company from its competitors.

By Jessica Dumont • Feb. 7, 2020

Nuro's driverless vehicle is exempt from federal requirements

The company's R2 vehicle will not be required to have mirrors or a windshield, allowing it to begin public road testing in Houston in the coming weeks.

By Kristin Musulin • Feb. 7, 2020

GrubMarket continues acquisition tear

The West Coast e-grocer has acquired Organic Harvest Network to expand its supply from local, organic produce farmers.

By Jessica Dumont • Feb. 6, 2020

Instacart employees unionize in Chicago

Part-time workers at a Mariano's store in Skokie, Illinois, voted for representation from a local United Food and Commercial Workers union chapter.  

By Jessica Dumont • Feb. 5, 2020

Farmstead expands its Refill & Save program

The auto-replenishment program, which offers savings on certain staple products, is now available to same-day and weekly delivery shoppers.

By Krishna Thakker • Feb. 4, 2020

Online grocery forecast increases to $143B by 2025

FMI and Nielsen updated their projections due to an uptick in pickup and two-hour delivery, expanded services and a surge in Amazon Prime members.

By Krishna Thakker • Feb. 3, 2020

Washington state joins online SNAP pilot

Walmart and Amazon will work with the USDA to serve shoppers in the state who want to buy groceries online using their benefits.

By Jessica Dumont • Jan. 31, 2020

This year's Super Bowl promises to bring more shoppers online

Demand for game day eats could drive first-time customers to make purchases from services including Instacart, Shipt and Amazon Fresh.

By Jessica Dumont • Jan. 29, 2020

Walmart shuffles its operations team

The changes include the departure of Mark Ibbotson, its executive vice president of central operations and realty, who pioneered the company's online grocery program.

By Krishna Thakker • Jan. 29, 2020

Discovery is lost in e-commerce. How can grocers improve?

The concept is core to bigger baskets and impulse buys online, but most companies have missed the mark, experts say. 

By Jessica Dumont • Jan. 27, 2020

Kroger taps into food nostalgia with new podcast

The grocers' series, "Noshtalgia," will spotlight customers' favorite culinary memories and encourage listeners to shop the recipes. 

By Jessica Dumont • Jan. 24, 2020

Publix's new digital deli counter to deliver customized sandwiches

The grocer is partnering with Instacart to deliver its popular subs and other made-to-order deli offerings to shoppers.

By Jessica Dumont • Jan. 23, 2020

The Fresh Market customizes online shopping

The retailer has launched a new app and website that allows customers to filter their shopping by a range of preferences, save favorite items and build a menu.

By Krishna Thakker • Jan. 23, 2020

Millennials are prime grocery pickup shoppers, report says

Young consumers utilize grocery pickup the most, while 30% of those that aren't using the service plan to in the future, according to research from Acosta.

By Krishna Thakker • Jan. 21, 2020

SpartanNash launches nutrition labels online and in-store

The grocer has introduced a system that addresses 22 different attributes and will help shoppers find foods that align with their dietary preferences.

By Jessica Dumont • Jan. 21, 2020

FMI rebrands as The Food Industry Association

The new name reflects efforts by the group to broaden its membership and focus on a “more interconnected supply chain” as the line between brick and mortar and e-commerce blurs.

By Jeff Wells • Jan. 21, 2020

Online promos boost unhealthy products, report finds

The Center for Science in the Public Interest said online promotions and search results among six food retailers are undermining Americans' attempts to eat well. 

By Jessica Dumont • Jan. 17, 2020

SpartanNash adds location technology to Fast Lane

The new tool notifies customers when their order is ready and uses GPS technology to give stores an accurate arrival time.

By Krishna Thakker • Jan. 16, 2020

Instacart preps for major grocery pickup push

The company has rolled out new features and plans to double the number of stores that offer the service by year's end.

By Jessica Dumont • Jan. 14, 2020

Weis and Brookshire deepen personalized e-commerce

Both grocers are teaming up with Mercatus to utilize its new AI-driven AisleOne platform.

By Jessica Dumont • Jan. 9, 2020