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Getir acquires ultrafast delivery rival Gorillas
The deal consolidates two of the major players in an industry that has struggled to grow in the U.S.
By Jeff Wells • Dec. 12, 2022 -
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How Walmart is pursuing omnichannel profitability
The retail giant is leaning on automation as it builds out and retrofits its fulfillment centers, its President and CEO Doug McMillon said at a Morgan Stanley conference last week.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 12, 2022 -
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Inside the Store: Giant Food’s new ‘iterative’ location in Silver Spring, Maryland
The Mid-Atlantic grocer’s new 65,000-square-foot supermarket outside Washington, D.C., features a Starbucks, meats prepared daily using hickory wood chips, and a heavy focus on value.
By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 8, 2022 -
Courtesy of Save A Lot
Flashfood partners with Yellow Banana’s Save A Lot stores
The partnership brings the food waste reduction app’s services to two new major cities as it continues its efforts to expand across the U.S.
By Peyton Bigora • Dec. 7, 2022 -
Courtesy of Instacart
Instacart adds holiday tree same-day delivery
The company is using its recently launched Big & Bulky fulfillment service to bring live and artificial trees to customers’ homes.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 5, 2022 -
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Sponsored by ECRS5 tips to take the stress out of year-end inventory counts
To make the most of your efforts, you need an effective strategy along with tools that can help you complete the count as quickly and accurately as possible.
Dec. 5, 2022 -
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Walgreens launches 24-hour same-day delivery
The pharmacy chain has enlisted multiple delivery platforms to carry out its same-day deliveries in recent years.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 2, 2022 -
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Instacart launches savings-focused advertising tools
Instacart Promotions aims to make it easier for customers to find promotions by allowing brand partners to launch new deal structures and have savings appear directly on product item cards.
By Peyton Bigora • Dec. 1, 2022 -
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C-store chain Circle K debuts ultrafast delivery with Food Rocket
Up to 7,000 SKUs of Circle K and Food Rocket-made items will be available through the delivery company’s app at two stores in Charlotte, North Carolina.
By Brett Dworski • Nov. 29, 2022 -
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Boxed flirts with NYSE delisting after stock price skids
The online retailer has received a warning from the New York Stock Exchange that it is not in compliance with listing requirements because its average market capitalization during a recent 30-day period was below $50 million.
By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 29, 2022 -
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7-Eleven to offer a year of free delivery during Black Friday
To boost uptake of its Gold Pass subscription delivery service, the c-store chain is letting new members who sign up between Nov. 25 and Nov. 28 get free shipping on over 3,000 items.
By Jessica Loder • Nov. 22, 2022 -
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Why grocers are adding shoppable videos to their own websites and apps
Firework’s CEO says livestreams and short videos can help grocers tap into younger consumers’ desires for authenticity and human connection.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 22, 2022 -
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E-commerce platform Mercato launches program to boost healthy food access
Focused on independent grocers, the company’s “Thriving Communities” program aims to work with governments and nonprofits to improve access to nutritious options in low-income areas.
By Peyton Bigora • Nov. 22, 2022 -
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Supermarkets rebuked by consumer coalition over digital-only deals
In a letter to a dozen major grocers, consumer rights and public interest groups claim that digital-only deals disadvantage tens of millions of customers who don’t have internet access or who are not tech savvy.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 21, 2022 -
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Aisles Abroad: How Migros is using semi-autonomous carts to pick online orders
The Turkish grocer’s invention combines the strengths of robotic and manual picking to efficiently select products at a lower cost than fully automated solutions.
By Jeff Wells • Nov. 16, 2022 -
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Grocery e-commerce sales fall 3% in October
Delivery accounted for about 37% of online orders, while pickup’s share was essentially flat, according to data released by Brick Meets Click and Mercatus.
By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 15, 2022 -
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Sponsored by ECRSA retailer’s secrets to e-commerce success
Uncover creative ways to boost e-commerce customer adoption and platform profitability with ECRS’ CATAPULT WebCart.
Nov. 14, 2022 -
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Ahold Delhaize posts strong Q3 results as Stop & Shop moves ahead
The grocery company saw same-store sales in the U.S. rise by 8.2%, but earnings were hurt by its decision in August to scale back operations at its FreshDirect e-grocery service.
By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 10, 2022 -
Courtesy of Target
Target pivots to larger stores with new 150K-square-foot format
The new concept is 20,000 square feet larger than the company average, with more space for pickup services, fulfillment and an expanded merchandise assortment.
By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 10, 2022 -
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Uber ramps up grocery partnerships
The e-commerce delivery company announced this week it has expanded its services chainwide with Grocery Outlet and forged a new deal with SpartanNash.
By Peyton Bigora • Nov. 10, 2022 -
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How automation could impact Kroger’s efforts to acquire Albertsons
Although they might be different in scope and design, the grocers’ investments in e-commerce technology could play a significant role as regulators evaluate the potential impact of their proposed mega-merger.
By Sam Silverstein , Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 9, 2022 -
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Sponsored by ShiptUnlocking the secret to CPG retail media network success this holiday season
The holidays are upon us, closing out a year of soaring inflation and unpredictable market shifts.
By Dave Young, Vice President, CPG Partnerships • Nov. 7, 2022 -
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DoorDash reports significant growth in its grocery, convenience businesses
In its third-quarter earnings, the company said the number of its U.S. consumers who have ordered from a grocery store has more than doubled in the past year.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 4, 2022 -
Courtesy of Dom's Kitchen & Market
How Dom’s Kitchen & Market is addressing 5 grocery trends
From weaving customer data into the fabric of its business to owning e-commerce, the Chicagoland grocery startup is looking to stay ahead of key industry developments.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 3, 2022 -
Courtesy of Modula
Could vertical storage make online grocery fulfillment more efficient?
A staple of industrial settings, automated vertical storage systems are seeing increasing interest from food retailers drawn to their ability to store and retrieve items using minimal floor space.
By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 2, 2022
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