Kroger taps the brakes on automated fulfillment center rollout

The grocery chain plans to hold off on building new e-commerce sites with Ocado “until we make sure that we have a clear path on the ones we have,” Chairman and CEO Rodney McMullen said Friday during an earnings call.

By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 11, 2023

Save Mart taps AI tech to deepen shopper insights and boost CPG relationships

The grocer expects its tie-up with SymphonyAI to help it “think differently from a strategic standpoint” as it works with suppliers, Senior Vice President of Merchandising and Marketing Mark Van Buskirk said in an interview.

By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 7, 2023

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H-E-B debuts largest e-commerce fulfillment center to date

Located in Katy, Texas, the 100,000-square-foot center is the grocer’s seventh online fulfillment facility and the first standalone one in its growing digital network.

By Peyton Bigora • Sept. 7, 2023

Target offers more details on its ‘secret sauce’ delivery strategy

The retailer recently opened its 10th sortation center and is testing larger-capacity vehicles for delivery.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 5, 2023

DoorDash ups measures to stop underage alcohol orders

The company’s new safety measures in Massachusetts — a state with a high concentration of college students — include blocking deliveries to campuses and requiring couriers to complete compliance training. 

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 1, 2023

Walmart’s e-grocery sales share hits record high

The retailer accounted for nearly 36% of all U.S. online grocery sales in Q2, up 5 percentage points from the same period in 2022, per Brick Meets Click and Mercatus.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 30, 2023

6 takeaways from Instacart’s IPO filing

The grocery technology company, which recently achieved profitability, recorded nearly $1.5 billion in revenue during the first six months of 2023, with a significant chunk stemming from its ads business.

By Catherine Douglas Moran , Sam Silverstein • Updated Sept. 22, 2023

Parents more likely to buy groceries online: FMI

Shoppers with kids are twice as likely to always order their groceries online than consumers as a whole, the trade group noted in its Back to School report.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 25, 2023

The Friday Checkout: What does Giant Food’s shift say about the future of grocery delivery?

The retailer’s sudden move to abandon its regional distribution strategy suggests grocery e-commerce could be headed down a new road.

By Grocery Dive Staff • Aug. 25, 2023

Instacart files plans to go public

The grocery technology company, which intends to list its shares on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol “CART,” said it has not yet determined how much money it will seek to raise through the IPO.

By Sam Silverstein , Catherine Douglas Moran • Updated Aug. 25, 2023

Walmart, Alphabet’s Wing team up for drone delivery in Texas

Two stores in the Dallas-Fort Worth area will offer the service for customers within a 6-mile radius by the end of the year.

By Max Garland • Aug. 24, 2023

A Gen Z shopper’s take on regional grocers’ apps

Establishing loyalty through digital platforms is essential for regional retailers to keep up with national competitors, but some regional grocers offer a smoother online experience than others.

By Peyton Bigora • Aug. 23, 2023

Giant Food to close 3 e-commerce facilities

The grocery chain will shutter fulfillment centers in Maryland, Virginia and Delaware on Oct. 21 as it moves to a “localized fulfillment model,” a spokesperson said Monday.

By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 22, 2023

Good Food Holdings has a vision for the next generation of high-end grocery stores

The parent company of Bristol Farms and four other West Coast banners wants its stores to be connected, curated destinations. But it acknowledges that getting to that point won’t be easy.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 15, 2023

Trader Joe’s confirms its stores will never include self-checkout

In a company podcast, the grocer’s new CEO and president slammed the popular checkout method as being bad for employees and too much work for shoppers.

By Peyton Bigora , Jeff Wells • Aug. 15, 2023

Hy-Vee links with Uber to offer grocery delivery across the Midwest

The grocery chain now offers e-commerce services in conjunction with each of the three major online marketplaces in addition to its own platform.

By Peyton Bigora • Aug. 14, 2023

7-Eleven redesigns its mobile app

The updated platform features several upgrades aimed at improving the user experience for both shoppers and employees.

By Brett Dworski • Aug. 10, 2023

Grocery e-commerce sales will remain under pressure into 2024

A 7% decline in July sales underscores the headwinds facing the channel as consumers look for ways to save money, Brick Meets Click partner David Bishop said.

By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 10, 2023

Amazon launches nationwide delivery of Whole Foods’ 365 products

More than 600 of the specialty grocer’s private label items are now available for shipping to all 50 states as Amazon continues to update its grocery ecosystem.

By Peyton Bigora • Aug. 8, 2023

Gopuff looks to boost membership program amid struggles

The quick delivery company is offering 30% off more than 100 everyday essentials like milk and eggs for Fam members.

By Jeff Wells • Aug. 8, 2023

FreshDirect updates website and mobile app

The online grocer partnered with Work & Co to improve product discovery and reordering features as well as attract new customers.

By Peyton Bigora • Aug. 7, 2023

How grocers have integrated retail media so far in 2023

This year has seen food retailers explore ways to utilize their platforms’ reach and extend ads to digital solutions like smart carts and cooler screens in their stores. 

By Peyton Bigora • Aug. 3, 2023

Instacart updates its e-commerce solution for retailers

The new capabilities allow retailers to customize their e-commerce storefronts and launch shoppable campaigns.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 3, 2023

Amazon’s grocery revamp has begun

Refreshing the Amazon Fresh store format and expanding online access underscore the company’s commitment to succeeding in the industry, despite its recent stumbles.

By Jeff Wells • Aug. 2, 2023

More consumers are shopping multiple grocers to find the lowest prices, report finds

Dunnhumby’s new findings show 18- to 44-year-olds are at the epicenter of a food and financial insecurity crisis that is impacting grocery shopping behaviors.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 2, 2023