Grocers look to e-commerce for a holiday sales boost

Sprouts Farmers Market, for one, will offer a separate portal featuring complete holiday meals and catering trays, as well as recipe inspiration, starting Nov. 7.

By Jennifer Sweeney • Nov. 1, 2018

Albertsons announces plans for automated e-commerce fulfillment

The grocer will build a 10,000-square-foot micro-fulfillment center inside one of its stores early next year.

By Jeff Wells • Oct. 31, 2018

On-demand delivery startup Deliv secures $40M in funding

The new round raised the company's valuation to several hundred million dollars and offers further evidence of the growing interest by investors in the food delivery scene. 

By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 31, 2018

How can AI and data help retailers personalize the grocery experience?

Executives from Earth Fare and Jet.com said companies need to know what they will do with the data they glean from artificial intelligence in order for it to really benefit their operations.

By Krishna Thakker • Oct. 30, 2018

Sam's Club 'close' to unveiling cashierless Amazon Go rival

After hinting at the tech-heavy store concept this summer, the big-box club retailer said it will soon open a cashierless store that banks on scan-and-go technology.

By Corinne Ruff • Oct. 30, 2018

Blue Apron to sell meal kits on Walmart's Jet.com

The struggling provider will offer four choices to customers in New York City and neighboring northern New Jersey starting at $16.99 beginning today.

By Christopher Doering • Oct. 29, 2018

Groceryshop: Innovation, consumer expectations will drive e-grocery sales

New data from IGD predicts that online market share will double over the next five years, driven by new technology and expanded availability.

By Jeff Wells • Oct. 29, 2018

Wakefern sees sales jump to $16.5B this year

Executives for the country’s biggest retailer cooperative told shareholders the largest growth areas include private label innovation and e-commerce.

By Jeff Wells • Oct. 29, 2018

Kroger's chief digital officer talks partnerships and digital growth

In a keynote session, Yael Cosset said the retailer's collaboration and investments are all aimed at becoming the "most relevant" offer for shoppers.

By Krishna Thakker • Oct. 29, 2018

Amazon earnings reveal a slow-to-grow Whole Foods

Physical stores, of which the grocer makes up the vast majority, saw their lowest sales total of the year during Q3 for the e-commerce giant.

By Jeff Wells • Oct. 26, 2018

Meijer adds pickup option to stores

The Midwest grocer will add the service to all 277 stores that currently offer home delivery.

By Krishna Thakker • Oct. 26, 2018

Emphasizing value and convenience in your digital transformation

Convenience for customers means having the ability to shop in whatever way they prefer, and getting things done quickly.

Oct. 25, 2018

Forget customer convenience, Amazon Go is really about customer data

With each subsequent visit, Amazon will know much more about not only customers' digital shopping habits and preferences, but also brick-and-mortar behaviors, writes Signal's Jason Ankeny.

By Jason Ankeny • Oct. 23, 2018

Target announces free 2-day shipping this holiday season

The development is a competitive jab at rivals Walmart and Amazon, as is the company's expansion of its Drive Up service to nearly 1,000 stores.

By Corinne Ruff • Oct. 23, 2018

Wegmans tests a prepared foods ordering app

The grocer’s Pittsford, New York, flagship store is offering pizza, subs, sushi and more for pickup or delivery through its new 2GO service.

By Jeff Wells • Oct. 22, 2018

Conversational Commerce: Why stores are critical to Walmart's online grocery plan

With a store within 10 miles of 90% of the population, services like in-store pickup and home delivery sit at the center of the big-box retailer's plan to challenge Amazon.

By Corinne Ruff • Oct. 22, 2018

Brandless is struggling to retain shoppers: report

According to data compiled by Recode, just 11% of consumers who ordered from the online grocery and home goods seller last fall did so a year later.

By Jeff Wells • Oct. 22, 2018

Raley's new website offers upgraded customer experience

The redesign features an enhanced interface, which provides more personalized e-commerce.

By Krishna Thakker • Oct. 22, 2018

Sam's Club extends same-day delivery to more than half of stores

The expansion via Instacart will touch at least 100 stores and 90 new markets by the end of this month. 

By Jeff Wells • Oct. 18, 2018

Report: Online grocery sales set to quadruple by 2023

The market has almost tripled since 2013 and demand is expected to accelerate as grocers innovate, availability expands and consumers become more comfortable with e-commerce platforms.

By Krishna Thakker • Oct. 18, 2018

IGA's CEO is bringing independents into the new age

One year into his tenure, John Ross is delivering cutting-edge data and e-commerce solutions to stores. But will it be enough to compete effectively against larger chains?

By Jeff Wells • Oct. 17, 2018

Albertsons aims for endless aisles with new online marketplace

The grocer's latest site features more than 40,000 well-known and hard-to-find specialty brands, with plans to expand to 100,000 items by the end of this year.

By Krishna Thakker • Oct. 17, 2018

Doug McMillon: 'I want to challenge your thinking of Walmart'

During an investor meeting Tuesday, executives talked up competitive acquisitions, innovation and investments to "empower" store associates.

By Corinne Ruff • Oct. 17, 2018

MyWebGrocer to be acquired by software firm Mi9

The Vermont-based digital grocery solutions provider will join the retail software firm's lineup of retail solutions as vendor acquisitions heat up. 

By Jeff Wells • Oct. 16, 2018

Kroger moves into wine delivery in 14 states

The grocer, which has partnered with Drinks Holdings to ship bottles to customers, plans to expand into additional markets. The supermarket giant will not sell any alcohol under its own label.

By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 16, 2018