Deal of the Year: H-E-B acquires Favor

For 113 years the beloved Texas grocer never bought or merged with another company, but this year that changed when it scooped up a homegrown on-demand delivery company that also helps build its digital strategy.

By Jeff Wells • Dec. 3, 2018

Executive of the Year: Doug McMillon, Walmart

The CEO completely turned around Walmart's e-commerce platform and grocery business to become a leader in both categories. 

By Krishna Thakker • Dec. 3, 2018

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Company of the Year: Kroger

From digital shelves to a transformative deal with Ocado, Kroger's numerous future-focused investments are redefining what a traditional American supermarket can be.

By Jeff Wells • Dec. 3, 2018

Turnaround of the Year: Whole Foods

By leveraging its Prime membership platform, Amazon has steadied the specialty grocer and positioned it for growth.  

By Lillianna Byington • Dec. 3, 2018

Disruptor of the Year: Nuro

The startup's partnership with Kroger to pilot driverless delivery in Scottsdale, Arizona shook the industry as it proved to be the next step up for grocery e-commerce. 

By Krishna Thakker • Dec. 3, 2018

Is just-walk-out technology coming to Whole Foods?

Amazon's cashier-free technology has been limited to small stores, but if it can overcome challenges like higher ceilings and greater product selection, it could make its way to the specialty grocer.

By Christopher Doering • Dec. 3, 2018

CEO of Parcel, Walmart's grocery delivery arm in NYC, departs

Jesse Kaplan's departure could deal a blow to the retailer's efforts to gain inroads in the Big Apple through its Jet.com business, Bloomberg writes.

By Jessica Dumont • Nov. 30, 2018

Season's eatings: Half of all food gifts are purchased during winter holidays, report finds

Online shopping is important, but consumers are making in-person purchases — 36% at Walmart, 27% at retailers like Target or Kmart, 30% at supermarkets and 26% at warehouse clubs

By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 29, 2018

Meal kit sales will slow in the coming years: report

The industry's many challenges aside, steep growth will eventually give way to a more mature market as brands like HelloFresh and Blue Apron continue to evolve, according to Packaged Facts.

By Krishna Thakker • Nov. 29, 2018

Report: Online grocery market expected to reach $26.9B by 2025

Hexa Research reports that tech innovations and demand from millennials will drive growth, but its projections are lower than previous reports. 

By Krishna Thakker • Nov. 28, 2018

Instacart slashes membership and delivery fees

The e-commerce provider now charges $3.99 instead of $5.99 for same-day and next-day orders and has lowered its Instacart Express membership fee from $149 to $99.

By Jessica Dumont • Nov. 28, 2018

What is the business case for autonomous vehicles in the supply chain?

Consultants discuss the pros and cons of an emerging technology that promises to lower costs and improve service.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 27, 2018

'No second thoughts': Assessing the Ahold Delhaize merger two years later

The company says it has achieved significant cost savings and is ready to expand, but experts question whether it has done enough to differentiate itself from competitors.

By Christopher Doering • Nov. 27, 2018

Is Blue Apron's partnership with Costco on the rocks?

Sales of the company's meal kits are on pause at the wholesale giant during the holidays, but CEO Brad Dickerson says it is aiming to return in 2019.

By Christopher Doering • Nov. 27, 2018

Driverless delivery isn't frictionless. Will shoppers still jump on board?

Several companies are now in test mode and experts say the technology is here to stay, though customers report minor annoyances — like having to walk to the curb.

By Jessica Dumont • Nov. 27, 2018

Ahold Delhaize introduces its own digital media lab

The retailer will use the lab to leverage customer data and deliver targeted, optimized ad and marketing campaigns to shoppers. 

By Jessica Dumont • Nov. 21, 2018

Do grocers need a separate service for online prepared foods?

Last week, e-commerce provider Mercatus teamed up with DoorDash to help deliver fresh meals and catered foods.

By Jeff Wells • Nov. 19, 2018

Kroger's first Ocado fulfillment center will be built in Cincinnati

The $55 million shed will be equipped with robotic and digital capabilities and will staff more than 400 workers.

By Jessica Dumont • Nov. 19, 2018

Survey: E-commerce grocery demand this holiday season is twice as nice

Tech firm RichRelevance finds that 44% of shoppers — more than double the percentage last year — plan to buy Thanksgiving essentials online.  

By Jennifer Sweeney • Nov. 16, 2018

Lucky's Market launches delivery with Shipt

As of Nov. 15, the grocer is delivering to 18 metro areas in six states and plans to expand to more in the coming year.

By Krishna Thakker • Nov. 16, 2018

As online grocery demand rises, grocers are scrambling to find solutions

The key is understanding consumer needs and matching them to the right technology. 

By Jennifer Sweeney • Nov. 15, 2018

Walmart exploring delivery via driverless vehicle

According to reports, the pilot program in Miami — which is a collaboration with Ford and Postmates — uses cars that are made to look driverless, but controlled by humans. 

By Dan O'Shea • Nov. 15, 2018

Walmart's e-commerce sales soar 43% helped by grocery demand

The retail giant has grown its market share in every major online category, with rising levels of satisfaction among younger shoppers, according to GlobalData Retail.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 15, 2018

Ahold Delhaize open to M&A as part of its push to dominate local markets

At its Capital Markets Day in New York City, the grocery chain laid out what executives called an "ambitious" plan to strengthen its banners' market share and grow online sales.

By Christopher Doering • Nov. 14, 2018

Blue Apron lays off 4% of workers as more users abandon service

The meal kit maker posted disappointing figures across all key metrics, including a decline in orders per customer and average revenue per customer.

By Christopher Doering • Nov. 14, 2018