Albertsons jumps into livestreaming

The supermarket chain is working with tech startup Firework to develop shoppable videos that will feature food-related content designed to inspire customers to make purchases.

By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 22, 2021

Walmart simplifies shopping for eco-friendly and healthy products

The retailer has created an online shopping destination called Built for Better that includes items with independent certifications like EWG Verified, Energy Star Certified and Rainforest Alliance Certified.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 22, 2021

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Choice Market to test remote-controlled delivery vehicles

The grocery-convenience store chain will deploy electrically powered carts from Tortoise to transport goods between its retail locations and commissary, and plans eventually to use the technology to service e-commerce customers.

By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 21, 2021

Robomart launches store-hailing platform for retailers

The startup, which lets shoppers summon a mobile grocery or convenience store, is betting on more food retailers joining the instant-delivery trend.

By Jeff Wells • Sept. 21, 2021

DoorDash moves deeper into grocery

The company is testing its new DoubleDash service with Albertsons and has launched an on-demand alcohol service that includes delivery from grocery stores.

By Jeff Wells • Sept. 20, 2021

How Shipt aims to boost membership

The delivery company is focusing on its selection of retailers, personalized offerings and the high-touch service provided by its personal shoppers to differentiate itself, CEO Kelly Caruso said in an interview.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 20, 2021

5 key benefits of the Retail Marketing Platform for grocers

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Sept. 20, 2021

Instant delivery startup 1520 expands to Chicago

The company's arrival in the Windy City marks its first foray outside its home base of New York City.

By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 16, 2021

Walmart teams up with Ford to test self-driving deliveries

As part of ongoing experimentation with the technology, the retailer will initially launch the service in Miami, Washington, D.C., and Austin, Texas.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 16, 2021

Inside Hy-Vee's 'reimagined' physical-meets-digital store

Located in an up-and-coming northwest suburb of Des Moines, Iowa, the festive prototype features a lineup of new departments and partnerships, with digital touchpoints woven throughout.

By Jeff Wells • Sept. 15, 2021

Instacart rolls out 24/7 delivery

The e-commerce company is rolling out around-the-clock service from retailers like Safeway and 7-Eleven at select locations.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 15, 2021

Misfits Market raises $225M as its valuation doubles to $2B

The e-grocer plans to use the additional funds to increase its assortment and expand nationwide.

By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 15, 2021

Buyk debuts in New York City with 15-minute grocery delivery

The latest entrant to the Big Apple's competitive field of ultrafast firms, backed by $46 million in seed funding, was created by the founders of a massive express delivery service in Russia.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 14, 2021

Gopuff launches small business accelerator for underrepresented entrepreneurs

The program offers monthly workshops, networking events and one-on-one sessions with the e-tailer's marketing, merchandising and supply chain teams.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 14, 2021

Kroger and Instacart team up to deliver groceries in 30 minutes

The companies said the new "Kroger Delivery Now" online convenience store offers a selection of 25,000 items and reaches up to 50 million households.

By Jeff Wells , Sam Silverstein • Sept. 14, 2021

Independent grocers bolster catering operations as holiday season approaches

Several food retailers have added order management software from FoodStorm in a bid to streamline their operations and boost volume.

By Jeff Wells • Sept. 13, 2021

Succeeding in next-gen grocery: deliver convenience & empower associates

COVID was a wake-up call that grocers needed to break free of conventional thinking around in-store lanes so they can rapidly create shopping experiences customers want.

Sept. 13, 2021

Kroger touts the strength of its omnichannel shopping ecosystem

Digital sales were down 13% during the second financial quarter, but the majority of those customers continued to shop in the company's stores, said CEO Rodney McMullen.

By Jeff Wells • Sept. 10, 2021

Shipt makes largest nationwide expansion in 3 years

The platform's same-day delivery is now available across almost 1,000 more store locations, and in reach of two million additional households.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 10, 2021

Gorillas appoints executives to fuel new growth stage

With the arrival of its CFO and COO, the instant delivery company is positioning itself as a seasoned competitor in an industry full of upstarts.

By Jeff Wells • Sept. 9, 2021

Walmart boosting grocery with app changes, new partnership

The retailer plans to make universal search and checkout available to all app users by the end of the month and has teamed up with a media conglomerate to make planning and shopping for meals easier.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 8, 2021

No order minimums or delivery fee? No problem, says 1520

Co-founder Maria Daniltceva said the startup's "super-efficient" approach helps it stay ahead of seemingly difficult economics and an increasingly crowded field.

By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 7, 2021

Gelson's touts star power at virtual alcohol tastings

The gourmet chain will host Jon Bon Jovi and son Jesse Bongiovi just a few months after holding a tasting with the stars of “Breaking Bad.”

By Jeff Wells • Sept. 7, 2021

Are you defining social commerce too narrowly?

Most marketers don’t realize they are underestimating the value of social commerce to their bottom line and they are missing out on opportunities.

Sept. 7, 2021

How Lowes Foods is trying to orchestrate better deliveries

The regional grocer has added technology that automatically assigns orders to third-party delivery providers and unifies branding of the shopper experience.

By Jeff Wells • Sept. 2, 2021