8 trends that will shape the grocery industry in 2024

With a potential Kroger-Albertsons merger looming over the industry, experts see retailers forging ahead with value retailing, new experiences and a renewed focus on omnichannel selling.

By Grocery Dive Staff • Jan. 9, 2024

Albertsons partners with Criteo to bolster retail media offerings

The tie-up will offer demand- and supply-side advertising capabilities as well as measurable insights through the combination of two platforms that work as “self-service solutions.”

By Peyton Bigora • Jan. 9, 2024

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The Friday Checkout: Is the pickup-only grocery store dead?

Amazon and Walmart have given up on the concept for the time being. But at least one startup is showing a potential way forward.

By Grocery Dive Staff • Jan. 5, 2024

Why personalization will define the future for grocers

The days when people knew grocery workers personally have faded, but the need to create emotional ties with shoppers is as strong as ever, said Matt O’Grady, president of the Americas for Dunnhumby.

By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 3, 2024

Fairway Market launches 30-minute delivery through Instacart

Called Fairway Now, the service is now available from two of the grocer’s Manhattan stores and will roll out to its remaining locations in the coming weeks. 

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 21, 2023

Looking back at key SNAP developments in 2023

SNAP commanded a significant profile in the grocery industry as retailers grappled with reduced payouts and the USDA took steps to make it easier for people to access their benefits digitally.

By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 21, 2023

Sizing up 2023: A look back at our top predictions for the year

Grocery Dive forecast that food retailers would focus on value messaging, adding more store amenities to online shopping and growing retail media. So how’d we do?

By Catherine Douglas Moran , Sam Silverstein • Dec. 20, 2023

More households are making mass retailers their primary grocery source, report finds

In November, 42% of households used a mass retailer for most of their in-store or online food-at-home purchasing — a reversal from May, per new findings from Brick Meets Click and Mercatus.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 15, 2023

The Friday Checkout: Instacart makes its case for small grocers

The grocery technology company positioned itself as a revenue booster to grocers of all sizes, but especially small ones, in its first economic impact report.

By Grocery Dive Staff • Dec. 14, 2023

Kroger expands SNAP online purchasing with Instacart

The grocer has extended its acceptance of the payment method through the third-party provider to all Kroger, Ralphs, Foods Co, Fry’s, Jay C, Pay Less and Food 4 Less stores.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 14, 2023

Pardon the Disruption: 7 trends that defined 2023

While this year featured a complex mix of narratives and developments, there was one word that seemed to sum everything up.

By Jeff Wells • Dec. 12, 2023

Sprouts links with Uber on chainwide delivery

The service kicks off this week in Florida and will be available from all of the chain’s more than 400 stores by the end of the year. 

By Peyton Bigora • Dec. 11, 2023

Amazon pilots grocery subscription service in 3 cities

The program offers Prime customers unlimited free delivery from Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods Market on orders over $35 and unlimited 30-minute pickup regardless of order size.

By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 11, 2023

Walmart’s CFO talks inflation, e-commerce profitability

The retailer has been surprised at the resiliency of consumers in the face of high prices throughout 2023, John David Rainey said Wednesday at the Morgan Stanley Global Consumer and Retail Conference.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 7, 2023

Regional grocers’ e-commerce sales slip in Q3, research finds

The drop is due to a higher rate of lapsed shoppers who have either gone back to in-store buying or switched to a competitor’s online services, a new Brick Meets Click and Mercatus report found.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 6, 2023

More grocery shoppers want transparency with sourcing, research finds

Shopper interest in receiving more information from brands has increased in the past two years, and transparency drives more consumer trust, loyalty and purchases, FMI found in a new report.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 5, 2023

E-grocers, meal kit makers focus on reduction and reuse with packaging innovation

With takeback systems and seasonal packaging based on algorithms, companies such as HelloFresh and Misfits Market are working toward using less material in their deliveries.

By Hollie Stephens • Dec. 1, 2023

Pardon the Disruption: Can Amazon be a grocer and a 3P delivery provider?

The tech giant has signed some key grocery chains to its digital marketplace recently, helping it reach more households even as it retools its Amazon Fresh stores and online platform.

By Jeff Wells • Nov. 29, 2023

NGA launches website to assist grocers with SNAP online purchasing

The comprehensive resource hub provides information and technical assistance to food retailers currently offering or considering SNAP online purchasing. 

By Peyton Bigora • Nov. 28, 2023

Walmart is widening the gap with Amazon in grocery e-commerce, report finds

The retailer's share of the online grocery market will expand to nearly 27% by the end of 2024, while Amazon’s slice of the business will slip to 18.5%, according to Insider Intelligence.

By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 22, 2023

DoorDash brings alcohol delivery to New Jersey

As the e-commerce company continues to expand its alcohol marketplace to new states, it’s highlighting its efforts to prevent underage drinking.

By Peyton Bigora • Nov. 21, 2023

The Friday Checkout: Health and wellness trends to watch in 2024

Specialty distributor KeHe predicts a growing emphasis on functionality, convenience and clean ingredients among consumers.

By Grocery Dive Staff • Nov. 17, 2023

Save Mart adds DoorDash as delivery provider

The partnership builds on the regional grocer’s efforts to expand its reach through third-party delivery providers.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 17, 2023

Amazon links with Weis Markets for its first loyalty program integration

The e-commerce giant also expanded same-day delivery availability with the regional grocer. 

By Peyton Bigora • Nov. 16, 2023

Amazon is extending grocery delivery and pickup to non-Prime users nationwide

The online services are now available to non-members throughout the U.S. through Amazon Fresh, and will soon expand to markets where Whole Foods operates.

By Jeff Wells • Nov. 9, 2023