Instacart, DoorDash tackle consumers’ grocery affordability concerns

The companies’ efforts come as the industry looks to make online shopping more appealing to price-conscious consumers.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 19, 2024

Kroger plans Shop the Scene experience on Hulu for holiday campaign

Central to the effort is a 60-second spot, “The Case of the Disappearing Food,” that details how the act of sharing food can ignite the holiday spirit.

By Jessica Deyo • Nov. 19, 2024

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The Friday Checkout: A week later, Hannaford’s online outage continues

Parent company Ahold Delhaize has shared few details about the cybersecurity issue it’s battling. The outage is a stark reminder that grocers need strong cyber defenses.

By Grocery Dive Staff • Nov. 15, 2024

Grocery e-commerce surges in October, stoked by promotions

Digital sales by food retailers reached a record $10.5 billion last month, powered by an exceptionally strong performance by the delivery channel.

By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 14, 2024

Third-party e-commerce providers continue to bolster grocery delivery offerings

This week, Uber Eats announced a tie-up with Stew Leonard’s while Shipt partnered with The Fresh Market.

By Peyton Bigora • Nov. 14, 2024

Instacart records vigorous Q3

Rising volumes and a growing advertising business helped drive the technology company’s results, though investors appear dissatisfied with its outlook.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 13, 2024

Wonder to acquire Grubhub for $650M

Just Eat Takeaway originally purchased Grubhub for $7 billion in 2020 and has been trying to sell the company since 2022.

By Julie Littman • Nov. 13, 2024

Hannaford suffers multi-day e-commerce outage as Ahold Delhaize contends with ‘cybersecurity incident’

The parent company said the disruption forced it to take certain systems offline and affected some pharmacies and e-commerce services.

By Catherine Douglas Moran , Sam Silverstein • Nov. 11, 2024

Amazon launches same-day drone delivery in Arizona city

Customers near the company’s Tolleson facility can get thousands of items delivered by air, but there are limitations.

By Max Garland • Nov. 8, 2024

In Remembrance: 5 grocery concepts and companies that got buried in 2024

From the demise of Dom’s Kitchen & Market to the shuttering of Schnucks’ Eatwell banner, the industry has put several things to rest this year.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 31, 2024

Walmart adds pharmacy to same-day delivery

The retail giant said it’s responding to a top customer request. Under this program, they can include prescriptions, grocery items or both for delivery.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 22, 2024

Grocery e-commerce soars in September as delivery posts another strong showing

Delivery sales were up 50% last month, to $3.9 billion, but pickup also recorded respectable growth, according to Brick Meets Click and Mercatus.

By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 22, 2024

How grocers are jockeying for position in an age of rapid change

The annual Groceryshop conference spotlighted the forces redefining how retailers, tech companies and customers approach grocery shopping.

By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 15, 2024

4 key takeaways from Groceryshop 2024

The annual show centered on ways grocers can serve shoppers in an era where people have more choices than ever before — and remain sharply focused on saving money.

By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 14, 2024

Busting the myths of incrementality measurement in 2025

Discover how brands are leveraging iROAS to measure incremental sales and optimize retail media strategies across growing channels.

By Anne Harrell, Product Evangelist, Pacvue • Oct. 14, 2024

How Weis Markets is getting an e-commerce boost with Amazon

The East Coast grocer was initially skeptical about linking with the online giant, but has reaped benefits including expanding its reach to more metro areas, the company’s CIO said.

By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 10, 2024

Amazon bundles online shopping of groceries and non-food items

The company is diversifying its marketplace and fulfillment centers to allow Prime members to add goods from Amazon.com, Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods in one cart.

By Peyton Bigora • Oct. 10, 2024

Save A Lot to open micro-fulfillment center in Brooklyn

The discount grocer partnered with Fabric and Uber and will continue to expand its on-demand delivery operation across New York City.

By Peyton Bigora • Oct. 9, 2024

DoorDash expands Wegmans partnership, adds 4 local grocers to marketplace

The company continues to link up with regional and specialty grocers as it expands its delivery services beyond restaurants.

By Peyton Bigora • Oct. 8, 2024

Giant Eagle slashing delivery wait times

The regional grocer is expanding its partnership with omnichannel platform Flybuy to reduce wait times for drivers.

By Peyton Bigora • Oct. 1, 2024

Top grocery trade shows in 2025

From retail industry shows to category-specific events, here’s a look at the key grocery conferences happening next year.

By Grocery Dive Staff • Updated Oct. 2, 2024

Walmart’s e-grocery sales powered by affluent households

While supermarkets and Target have seen online sales decline among high-earning consumers, Walmart has experienced an increase, according to Brick Meets Click and Mercatus.

By Peyton Bigora • Sept. 30, 2024

Gopuff launches new ad tools aimed at young consumers

The delivery service has beefed up its platform to help brands connect with Gen Z and millennial consumers whether in-app, in-bag or off-platform.

By Chris Kelly • Sept. 27, 2024

Amazon adds New Seasons to delivery roster

The Portland, Oregon-area chain is the latest grocer to sign on to the retail giant’s third-party e-commerce offering.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 26, 2024

H-E-B links with San Antonio for diabetes insulin assistance program

The initiative will offer free insulin delivery within a 15-mile radius of the grocer’s 19 participating pharmacies.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 20, 2024