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4 charts that show the pandemic’s impact on grocery e-commerce
Online grocery sales have fluctuated since booming in 2020, but they appear poised for continued growth, with delivery taking the lead.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 24, 2025 -
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How Instacart is polishing its image as a tech firm
The company has stepped up its focus on gear such as smart carts and electronic shelf labels, although it still derives most of its revenue from its legacy grocery e-commerce business.
By Sam Silverstein • March 24, 2025 -
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ColumnNumber Sense: Kroger’s e-commerce growth is a complicated story
The grocery chain’s digital sales continue to impress, but they raise questions about store performance and how the company will compete against Walmart going forward.
By Sam Silverstein • March 20, 2025 -
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Grocers see record-high 80M households buy groceries online in February
Aggressive promotions and membership strategies have fueled a sharp increase in e-commerce shopping, particularly delivery, according to Brick Meets Click and Mercatus.
By Jeff Wells • March 12, 2025 -
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Kroger launches e-commerce business unit
Yael Cosset will head the new team as executive vice president and chief digital officer, the grocer announced Tuesday.
By Sam Silverstein • March 11, 2025 -
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Instacart steps up AI deployments
The technology company aims to use AI to scan shelves, with plans to test the capability on videos taken by workers and from its Caper Carts.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 6, 2025 -
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ColumnPardon the Disruption: Where does Kroger go from here?
Rodney McMullen’s abrupt exit as CEO caps a tumultuous period for the supermarket chain. The company’s next leader will need to build on its strengths and untangle some stubborn knots.
By Jeff Wells • March 4, 2025 -
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Ahold Delhaize faces stagnating online US sales growth
The company’s new annual report shows online sales and penetration have stalled for the last three years, even amid upticks from some banners and a DoorDash partnership.
By Peyton Bigora • Feb. 27, 2025 -
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Instacart reports mixed Q4 results as it misses Wall Street estimates
The grocery technology company saw total revenue and gross transaction volume increase by double digits, but revenue missed analysts' predictions.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Feb. 26, 2025 -
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DoorDash accelerates grocery business
“We still feel like we’re super early in terms of what grocery delivery should look like,” the company’s CEO recently told investors.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Feb. 25, 2025 -
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Schnucks tests late-night delivery
The pilot, which offers delivery past store hours, enlists Instacart workers to fill orders out of a fulfillment site in Ellisville, Missouri.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Feb. 24, 2025 -
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H-E-B opens another e-commerce fulfillment center in Houston
The 100,000-square-foot facility, its third in the city, will support pickup and home delivery orders in the greater metropolitan area, the grocer said.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Feb. 24, 2025 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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.
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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
