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Is Whole Foods finally coming out of its foot traffic funk?
Visits to the grocer improved each month between April and June compared to 2019, but the chain still lags behind other grocers in getting shoppers back into its aisles, Placer.ai data shows.
By Jeff Wells • Aug. 5, 2021 -
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Homesome launches e-commerce R&D center as it looks to expand offerings for independent grocers
The tech startup has also hired a former executive with Google-owned Waze as its new chief technology officer.
By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 5, 2021 -
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Grocers gain trust from consumers as online shopping grows in popularity
Kroger and Whole Foods are among the food retailers that have benefited as customers show a preference for brands that operate physical stores and offer e-commerce options, according to a survey from Morning Consult.
By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 4, 2021 -
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Aisles Abroad: Inside Alibaba's digital-first club store
Store X is the online retailer's answer to Costco in a format that has caught fire in China as incomes rise and consumers look for new shopping experiences.
By Jeff Wells • Aug. 3, 2021 -
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Whole Foods to add $10 delivery fee in 6 markets
This comes as a significant change for Amazon Prime members, who previously got free delivery on orders over $35.
By Jeff Wells • Aug. 2, 2021 -
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Gopuff raises another $1B to fuel rapid growth
The delivery company, which is now valued at $15 billion, will use the funding to expand to new locations, hire talent and build out its technology.
By Jeff Wells • July 30, 2021 -
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Despite Prime Day, Amazon Q2 misses as pandemic boost fades
The e-commerce giant is seeing big revenue boosts from services outside of its online or store-based product sales.
By Daphne Howland • July 30, 2021 -
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FreshDirect brings two-hour alcohol delivery to the Hamptons
The e-grocer is promoting the ease and speed of its Rosé Express as it contends with a growing number of delivery services in New York.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 29, 2021 -
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HelloFresh Market arrives in the US
The online store includes add-ons like quick meals, grocery items and fresh produce as the meal kit maker looks to become more of a "food solutions group."
By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 28, 2021 -
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Walmart to sell its omnichannel capabilities to other businesses
The retailer has partnered with Adobe to give small and mid-sized retailers access to its pickup and delivery technology.
By Maria Monteros • July 28, 2021 -
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Shoppers stocking up on health-related items as COVID-19 cases rise, Instacart finds
Sales of items like disinfectant sprays and wipes, hand sanitizer and cold medicine were up by 15% or more over the past week, according to the e-commerce company.
By Sam Silverstein • July 27, 2021 -
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How to reach health-conscious shoppers online? Offer personalized tools, study says
Researchers at the University of Minnesota found steps like letting shoppers create customized health filters and providing meal planning resources resonated with those trying to lose weight.
By Jeff Wells • July 26, 2021 -
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Sponsored by Inmar IntelligenceAre you delivering the personalized healthful shopping experience consumers expect?
Retailers aim to boost customer affinity by offering a wide range of support for today's customers' complex shopping needs.
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Online grocery sales fell again in June, but top trends are firming up
The latest report from Brick Meets Click and Mercatus found pickup continues to gain ground while mass retailers pose the biggest challenge to grocers.
By Jeff Wells • July 23, 2021 -
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Instacart's Road to IPOInstacart teams with Fabric on automated fulfillment service
The partnership is the first phase of the e-commerce company's “next-generation fulfillment initiative” that moves order picking and packing out of store aisles and into dedicated spaces.
By Jeff Wells • July 22, 2021 -
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Costco pilots same-day delivery with Uber
The delivery company is providing service from 25 of the club retailer's stores in Texas, with seven more planned for the coming weeks.
By Jeff Wells • July 21, 2021 -
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Feeding America launches online grocery ordering system
The hunger relief group's OrderAhead platform lets food-insecure consumers place orders for pickup and delivery from local food banks and other sites.
By Catherine Douglas Moran , Jeff Wells • July 21, 2021 -
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Stor.ai aims to take on Instacart with 'holistic e-commerce infrastructure'
The firm, which provides end-to-end e-commerce solutions, has formalized its partnership with Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions to expand its capabilities and client base.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 21, 2021 -
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Instant delivery firm Jokr raises $170M
The funding boost comes just three months after launching operations and on the heels of its U.S. debut in June.
By Jeff Wells • July 20, 2021 -
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Delivery service FastAF expands into frozen
The company, which offers a curated selection of premium brands, plans to add products, like savory meals and snacks, to its new category in the coming weeks.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 19, 2021 -
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Albertsons adds Uber delivery to 1,200 stores
The tie-up extends the retailer’s availability on third-party marketplaces and marks Uber’s largest grocery expansion to date in the U.S.
By Jeff Wells • July 19, 2021 -
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South Asian food marketplace Quicklly launches organic Indian grocery subscription box
The new offering lets shoppers pick a minimum of $30 of fresh and nonperishable items as a one-time, weekly, bi-weekly or monthly purchase.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 16, 2021 -
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Conventional grocers facing steep e-commerce competition, report finds
The findings from The Feedback Group show Amazon’s Whole Foods and Fresh banners as the top choices for people planning to grocery shop online more, while chains and independents scored near the bottom.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 16, 2021 -
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SpartanNash readies first micro-fulfillment center
The company will use the 55,000-square-foot facility to pick and pack online grocery orders for 24 West Michigan stores.
By Sam Silverstein • July 15, 2021 -
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H-E-B, Publix and Aldi are top grocers for pickup service, report finds
The consumer experience study from Ipsos highlights the features shoppers value most in click-and-collect, like in-stock availability and easy-to-follow instructions.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 14, 2021
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