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Kroger launches Boost membership program
The service, which offers no-fee delivery for $59 or $99 a year, has rolled out to four markets, with more on the way next year.
By Jeff Wells • Nov. 4, 2021 -
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Walmart to use AR, shoppable content to connect brands with consumers
The retailer will have its first large-scale launch of shoppable recipes on Pinterest as part of its holiday campaign as it looks to increase "content-to-commerce" opportunities.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris and Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 3, 2021 -
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Kroger and Bed Bath & Beyond launch e-commerce site
The home goods retailer and its Buybuy Baby chain are now selling more than 25,000 items, including bedding, storage items and baby furniture, through the new marketplace.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Updated April 6, 2022 -
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Imperfect Foods receives Certified B Corporation status
The designation from the nonprofit B Lab recognizes the e-grocer's efforts to balance its business objectives with a strong focus on environmental and societal goals.
By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 2, 2021 -
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Should grocers partner up with ultrafast delivery firms?
Major retailers in Europe are launching commercial pilots with speedy startups, raising the possibility of similar deals happening in the U.S.
By Jeff Wells • Nov. 2, 2021 -
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Amazon Q3 retail sales rise only slightly as profits plummet
The e-commerce giant grappled with ballooning costs and falling revenue in the period, reflecting challenges that other retailers also face right now.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 29, 2021 -
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Dollar Tree adds same-day delivery to 7K stores
The discount retailer now offers delivery in as little as an hour via Instacart across nearly 13,000 locations.
By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 28, 2021 -
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Target adds new features to same-day services
The changes allow consumers to list backup grocery items and add missing products to their original order, among other things.
By Maria Monteros • Oct. 27, 2021 -
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Whole Foods adds to-go prepared foods ordering to app
The feature, which is currently available to iOS users for select stores, makes it easier for people to buy hot pizzas, sandwiches, sushi and other lunch and dinner items.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 27, 2021 -
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Uber and Carrefour launch instant grocery delivery in Paris
The new service, which is known as Carrefour Sprint, will provide delivery in 15 minutes or less of nearly 2,000 items using a dark store network run by French startup Cajoo.
By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 27, 2021 -
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Walmart takes aim at Whole Foods with delivery promotion
On the day when the specialty grocer's $9.95 fee rolled out, Walmart offered that same amount back to those who signed up for its membership service.
By Jeff Wells • Oct. 26, 2021 -
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Fabric brings in $200M as it passes $1B in valuation
The micro-fulfillment company will use the funds to build facilities in cities across the U.S. and expand its technology, commercial and operations groups.
By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 26, 2021 -
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How a Chicago grocer launched ultrafast delivery
Go Grocer is using a native app and its 16 stores to reach most of the city in minutes. That’s drawn acquisition interest from other speedy delivery firms, its owners say.
By Jeff Wells • Oct. 25, 2021 -
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Walmart steps up delivery, online alcohol availability as holidays near
The company is extending its delivery hours until 10 p.m., two hours later than it normally offers the service, and expanding the number of stores offering alcohol for delivery or pickup.
By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 25, 2021 -
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Sponsored by T-Mobile For BusinessNetwork connectivity: the foundation of grocery retailing's future
Amid the intense pressures of the current labor market, technology provides solutions that enhance employee productivity and allow workers to focus on providing value-added customer service functions.
Oct. 25, 2021 -
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Grocery Outlet expands online shopping chainwide
The discount chain, long hesitant to try e-commerce due to its unique operating model, first trialed e-commerce via Instacart with a six-month delivery pilot at 68 California stores.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Updated April 14, 2022 -
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Gopuff launches in NYC with retail sites
The company has opened more than a dozen locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx and Queens. An unspecified number will service walk-up customers and also fulfill online orders.
By Jeff Wells • Oct. 20, 2021 -
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UNFI teams with DoorDash to offer grocery delivery
The arrangement will allow shoppers to place online orders with independent food retailers via the e-commerce provider's marketplace app and website.
By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 15, 2021 -
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ColumnPardon the Disruption: Kroger is showcasing its range with Ocado
The latest expansion news shows the flexibility executives have long touted and indicates the partnership is off to a strong start. But there’s still a long way to go.
By Jeff Wells • Oct. 14, 2021 -
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European pickup depot Delipop launches an urban alternative to instant delivery
The company's colorful automated kiosks hold pickup orders for multiple grocers and are initially targeting the same city centers where quick commerce has taken off.
By Jeff Wells • Oct. 13, 2021 -
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Freshly appoints former Amazon executive as CEO
Anna Fabrega, who joined the meal delivery company's leadership team in January, has assumed the top post as founder Mike Wystrach steps down.
By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 13, 2021 -
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Thrive Market debuts shoppable cookbook
With more than 60 recipes, the hardcover book features QR codes people can scan to add ingredients to their online carts.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 13, 2021 -
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Stop & Shop hops on the 30-minute delivery bandwagon
The Northeastern grocery banner is the latest chain to offer service through Instacart's new "Convenience Hub."
By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 12, 2021 -
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Kroger to debut micro-fulfillment service in Florida
The grocer announced five new automated fulfillment facilities on Tuesday, including one in the Northeast that will mark its entry into the highly competitive region.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 12, 2021 -
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Dom's Kitchen & Market heads online
The experiential Chicago grocery store now lets customers place pickup orders and pre-order coffee and other items from its cafe.
By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 12, 2021
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