E-commerce
-
Joe Raedle / Staff via Getty Images
Walmart’s push for convenience pays off in membership growth
Investments in same-day and express delivery drove e-commerce sales and membership growth for Walmart+ and Sam’s Club.
By Bryan Wassel • Feb. 21, 2025 -
Permission granted by Walmart
Walmart credits grocery as a ‘standout category’ fueling earnings
The retailer also saw significant gains in e-commerce during its latest quarter as U.S. sales for the channel increased 20%.
By Peyton Bigora , Catherine Douglas Moran • Updated Feb. 20, 2025 -
Explore the Trendline➔
Permission granted by Robert Sanchez
TrendlineTop 5 stories from Grocery Dive
Top stories from Grocery Dive 2023/2024
By Grocery Dive staff -
Edwin Tan via Getty Images
How grocers can stay on top with consumers in online shopping
Traditional grocers beat mass retailers and dollar stores when it comes to customer satisfaction. But they need to improve transparency and better connect with younger demographics, according to The Feedback Group.
By Peyton Bigora • Feb. 19, 2025 -
FG Trade via Getty Images
OpinionMeet the digitally engaged grocery shoppers
As consumers increasingly integrate digital tools into their in-store and online routines, retailers have abundant opportunities to meet their needs, write FMI's Doug Baker and Steve Markenson.
By Doug Baker and Steve Markenson • Feb. 18, 2025 -
Courtesy of Kroger
Walmart continues to drive the digital grocery train
Grocery e-commerce sales rose almost 17% year over year in January thanks in part to delivery promotions by the mass retailer, according to Brick Meets Click and Mercatus.
By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 12, 2025 -
Courtesy of Walmart
Walmart invests in automation as it sells robotics arm
The retail giant will fund the buildout of more than 400 accelerated pickup and delivery centers as part of its agreement with Symbotic.
By Philip Neuffer • Jan. 22, 2025 -
Courtesy of H-E-B
Grocery e-commerce finishes 2024 on a high note
The delivery, pickup and ship-to-home channels all posted gains in December as the sector hit $9.6 billion in sales for the month, Brick Meets Click and Mercatus said.
By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 14, 2025 -
Courtesy of Albertsons
Albertsons rolls out ads, tools to attract digital shoppers
The grocer launched a marketing campaign highlighting the speed and convenience of services like pickup and 30-minute delivery.
By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 10, 2025 -
Courtesy of Ahold Delhaize USA
Ahold Delhaize turns to new provider for digital coupons
The grocery company linked with Inmar to give its U.S. banners access to new offers and the ability to push relevant savings opportunities to online shoppers.
By Peyton Bigora • Jan. 10, 2025 -
Courtesy of Swish
How grocers can make online sampling a curated experience for shoppers
Swish aims to make product discovery in delivery and pickup orders a more personalized experience.
By Peyton Bigora • Jan. 8, 2025 -
Courtesy of Sam's Club
ColumnSizing up 2024: A look back at our top grocery forecasts
Grocery Dive predicted that food retailers would focus on refining omnichannel, boosting e-commerce and ramping up in-store experiences. So how’d we do?
By Grocery Dive Staff • Dec. 19, 2024 -
Courtesy of Instacart
Instacart says restaurant delivery is good for its grocery business
The Uber Eats partnership aims to fuel engagement with its app and boost online grocery spending, Instacart CFO Emily Reuter said at a Nasdaq event.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 16, 2024 -
Courtesy of Amazon Fresh
Amazon’s top grocery moves in 2024
From digital updates to reigniting Amazon Fresh store openings, the e-tailer giant continued to push ahead with its grocery strategy.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 13, 2024 -
Courtesy of Walmart
Grocery e-commerce sales continue to soar
Digital sales reached nearly $10 billion in November, with all three fulfillment methods posting year-over-year increases.
By Peyton Bigora • Dec. 11, 2024 -
Courtesy of DoorDash
DoorDash bolsters its grocery lineup
The third-party e-commerce provider has added Stew Leonard’s, Fresh Encounter and three more grocers to its delivery roster.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 25, 2024 -
Courtesy of Walmart
Walmart slashes US delivery costs by 40% per order
Increased automation and more efficient driver routes helped the retail giant accomplish the feat for the third consecutive quarter.
By Max Garland • Nov. 22, 2024 -
Courtesy of Instacart
Instacart launching SNAP eligibility screener
The company says it’s the first online grocery platform to roll out this kind of tool, which lets shoppers see if they qualify for SNAP benefits and directs them to state resources.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 21, 2024 -
Courtesy of Instacart
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 -
Retrieved from Kroger on November 13, 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 -
Retrieved from Hannaford on November 11, 2024
ColumnThe 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 -
Catherine Douglas Moran/Grocery Dive
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 -
Courtesy of The Fresh Market
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 -
Courtesy of Instacart
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 -
Courtesy of Grubhub
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 -
Retrieved from Hannaford on November 11, 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
