Uber turns to grocery delivery

The ride-sharing service has dabbled in the space to date, but CEO Dara Khosrowshahi says the company plans to make a concerted push to compete with Instacart and Shipt.

By Krishna Thakker • Oct. 9, 2018

Inside Peapod's delivery planning, where every second counts

The e-grocer has amassed a trove of valuable data, but some analysts question whether it's effectively using that information to keep pace with competitors like Amazon and Instacart.

By Christopher Doering • Oct. 8, 2018

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FMI: Health care costs, e-commerce are top concerns for retailers

The organization's latest survey also found that close to two-thirds of its members are pursuing e-commerce, and that nearly half are experimenting with smaller stores.

By Krishna Thakker • Oct. 8, 2018

Tops pilots grocery pickup with Instacart

The upstate New York grocer just launched a test of the service at three stores.

By Krishna Thakker • Oct. 8, 2018

Can Stop & Shop 'test and learn' its way to a turnaround?

In an interview with Grocery Dive, president Mark McGowan said the company's new-look Connecticut stores will be a laboratory for the chain's future growth — but it's hardly the only store trying to elevate the shopping experience.

By Jeff Wells • Oct. 8, 2018

Costco's winning streak continues as e-commerce grows

Despite online membership growth, it doesn't see digital sales overtaking brick and mortar.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 5, 2018

Brandless bringing pop-up to NYC

A physical location, even a temporary one, is an opportunity for the e-retailer to connect with customers and test concepts in a way it can't do online.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 4, 2018

Grocers make in-store changes to accommodate e-commerce

While this shift aims to make online shopping faster and easier, it could diminish the in-store experience for customers if retailers aren't careful.

By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 4, 2018

M&A helps food and grocery companies do everything better

Adding trendy products? Reacting quickly to consumer feedback? Delivering groceries and ready-made meals to consumers' doors? Through acquisitions, some of the biggest industry players have added these capabilities.

By Jessi Devenyns • Oct. 4, 2018

Robot-powered grocery fulfillment center comes to Florida

Takeoff Technologies' hub, which can pick and pack up to 60 items in a few minutes, will serve 14 Miami-area Sedano's Supermarkets.

By Jeff Wells • Oct. 3, 2018

Blue Apron launches on-demand delivery with Grubhub

The meal kit company will offer selections like pork chorizo burgers to customers in select New York City ZIP codes.

By Krishna Thakker • Oct. 3, 2018

Report: Amazon captures 30% of online grocery spending

The company's market share is equal to that of all other supermarkets combined, according to Brick Meets Click, but it will struggle to grow if it doesn't do a better job selling perishable goods.

By Jacqueline Renfrow • Oct. 3, 2018

Kroger to test online pickup at Walgreens stores

The grocer will also offer a selection of private label products, including its Simple Truth brand, at 13 of the pharmacy's locations in northern Kentucky.

By Jeff Wells • Oct. 2, 2018

Raley's taps insider Keith Knopf as new CEO

As president, he oversaw the grocer's e-commerce expansion, championed a personalized customer experience and led new store development.

By Jessi Devenyns • Oct. 1, 2018

HelloFresh introduces recyclable packaging to ease environmental concerns

Recyclable box liners will now be used in HelloFresh and Green Chef meal kits, but top competitors have already been offering sustainable boxes.

By Jessica Dumont • Sept. 28, 2018

Whole Foods expands delivery as Amazon fights for more shoppers

The e-tailer hopes expanded services from stores will help reach more consumers, considering only one in 10 have ordered groceries from the company, according to a recent report.

By Alicia Kelso • Sept. 27, 2018

What's in a name, anyway? Kroger rebrands ClickList

The company decided to call it Grocery Pickup to better inform shoppers about the service and what it offers.

By Jeff Wells • Sept. 26, 2018

Meijer extends alcohol delivery to Ohio

The expansion comes two months after the retailer began offering wine and beer shipments to shoppers in Michigan.

By Jeff Wells • Sept. 25, 2018

Home delivery competition intensifies as Postmates secures more funding

The $300 million round of funding is expected to help the company reach its goal of covering more than 70% of U.S. households by the end of this year. 

By Alicia Kelso • Sept. 24, 2018

Online hyperlocal grocer Milk & Eggs raises $6M in seed funding

The service, which serves the Los Angeles area, works directly with farmers and artisans to provide dairy, eggs, meats, fish, baked goods and produce. 

By Jessica Dumont • Sept. 21, 2018

Kid-focused meal kit maker Yumble raises $7M

The funding, lead by Krave Jerky founder Jon Sebastiani and Danone Manifesto Ventures, will fuel the company's marketing efforts and a national expansion.

By Jacqueline Renfrow • Sept. 21, 2018

Amazon unveils new Echo devices, Alexa features

The company rolled out 15 new Alexa-enabled products Thursday, including microwaves, clocks, amplifiers and car gadgets, among other devices.

By Dan O'Shea • Sept. 21, 2018

Instacart CEO says the company needs to improve its relationship with workers

At the Code Commerce conference in New York City, Apoorva Mehta admitted the grocery delivery service has made mistakes and that bettering relations with its 50,000 shoppers is a "core focus."

By Jacqueline Renfrow • Sept. 20, 2018

Report: Grocers may be overspending on same-day delivery

Moody's notes that consumer demand for speedy home service is still a question mark, and that brick-and-mortar remains the preferred outlet for day-of purchasing. 

By Alicia Kelso • Sept. 19, 2018

Aldi, Instacart partnership goes nationwide

Same-day delivery will be available in 35 states before Thanksgiving, reaching 75 markets from San Diego to New York City.

By Krishna Thakker • Sept. 18, 2018