E-commerce: Page 33


  • Walmart transforms stores to focus on digital.
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    Profitero: Private labels pushing out CPGs in search results

    As the likes of Target and Walmart launch more private labels, they are edging out national brands amid pandemic sales gains.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 17, 2021
  • Target employee putting pickup order in customer's vehicle
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    Target toasts to expanded pickup and same-day delivery for alcohol

    After piloting the services last year, the retailer will offer alcohol pickup at more than 1,200 stores and same-day delivery from more than 600 stores by the end of this month. 

    By May 17, 2021
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    Trendline

    Top 5 stories from Grocery Dive

    Top stories from Grocery Dive 2023/2024

    By Grocery Dive staff
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    Southeastern Grocers gamifies its rewards program

    The grocer has launched “boosters” across its banners that reward loyalty program customers with personalized offers after each in-app challenge they complete. 

    By May 14, 2021
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    Weee taps former Instacart marketing executive

    Guillaume McIntyre will work to grow engagement with Asian and Hispanic communities as vice president of marketing for the online grocer.

    By May 13, 2021
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    Ahold Delhaize's US identical sales move forward modestly in Q1

    The grocery company​ has seen its U.S. operations grow behind the strength of Food Lion, its fastest-growing stateside banner, as it crosses the one-year mark of the pandemic.

    By May 12, 2021
  • Thrive Market Beyond Meat
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    Thrive Market continues private label push by adding frozen meals made with Beyond Meat

    The new co-branded offerings come as the online grocer, which now counts more than 1 million members, looks to up the quality and quantity of its own labels.

    By May 12, 2021
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    Stor.ai and Trax team up to offer on-demand picking workforce

    The partnership combines Stor.ai’s picking technology and online platform with Trax’s labor pool of more than 1.4 million workers.

    By , May 10, 2021
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    HelloFresh will open its largest US distribution facility in Q4

    The German meal kit maker also recently brought its Green Chef brand to the U.K.

    By May 10, 2021
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    Boxes: the backbone of e-commerce

    The home delivery model presents new opportunities for brands to deliver products in sustainable, durable packages – acknowledging increased interest in healthy, sustainable living.

    May 10, 2021
  • Stella Artois ties with Blue Apron to serve up at-home Super Bowl menu
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    Blue Apron’s profitability struggles continue as it focuses on product innovation

    The meal kit company posted a $15.7 million net loss but posted a record high average order value in Q1.

    By May 7, 2021
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    Gopuff makes its first international acquisition

    The company has entered Europe's highly competitive instant delivery market with the purchase of U.K.-based Fancy.

    By May 6, 2021
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    Ahold Delhaize names new head of FreshDirect

    Dave Bass, SVP of omnichannel merchandising support for Peapod Digital Labs, will take over as managing director of the e-grocer on Sept. 20, replacing interim CEO Farhan Siddiqi.

    By Updated Sept. 13, 2021
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    Q&A

    Q&A: Could grocery delivery boxes become the next major home appliance?

    John Simms, founder and CEO of HomeValet, talks about his company's pilot with Walmart and why he thinks delivery containers will one day be as common as a dishwasher or oven.

    By May 5, 2021
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    Despite e-commerce momentum, in-store shopping reigns supreme, survey finds

    Pickup and delivery only accounted for 7% each of U.S. adults' favored grocery shopping method, according to a recent poll by Survey Monkey.

    By May 5, 2021
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    Walgreens rolls out 2-hour delivery nationwide

    The pharmacy chain, which already partners with several third-party firms for on-demand delivery, is adding the option amid its push to reach more online shoppers.

    By May 4, 2021
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    Uber and Gopuff link up on 'everyday essentials' e-shop

    Gopuff will power the white-label platform for Uber Eats, which will launch in 95 cities this June and expand nationwide in the summer.

    By May 4, 2021
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    Opinion

    Supermarkets are in for the fight of their lives

    As nontraditional retailers and upstarts grab a larger share of sales, grocers need to master the entire digital domain, writes Gary Hawkins of the Center for Advancing Retail & Technology. 

    By Gary Hawkins • May 3, 2021
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    Kroger delivery takes to the skies with drone pilot

    The grocer, along with partner Drone Express, will begin making deliveries this spring in Ohio and then expand to California in the summer.

    By May 3, 2021
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    Farmstead finds its footing on the East Coast

    The online grocer said early results in Charlotte, North Carolina, support its mid-market approach and have helped lay down a blueprint for its rapid expansion this year.

    By April 30, 2021
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    Rosie lowers accessibility barriers to online grocery ordering

    The e-commerce company has met specific guidelines in an effort to ensure people with disabilities can use its software.

    By April 30, 2021
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    New Uber feature allows users to pick up grocery orders during their ride

    Consumers can also pick up restaurant purchases, place multiple orders at one time and preorder items when an establishment is closed

    By Emma Liem Beckett • April 30, 2021
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    Safeway, Target use Google Pay to push promotions to consumers

    The retailers have started notifying people about weekly specials through the tech company's digital wallet.

    By April 30, 2021
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    Publix rolls out online SNAP payments chainwide

    Save Mart and Price Chopper/Market 32 also join Instacart's growing list of partners accepting EBT cards online as the payment option gains traction.

    By April 29, 2021
  • Amazon vans are shown delivering packages on March 30, 2020 in Hicksville, New York.
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    Delivery speed is king for online shoppers, survey shows

    More than 60% of consumers in a recent survey by NielsenIQ said they'd like orders brought to them as fast as possible.

    By April 29, 2021
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    Vaccinations increase confidence about shopping in stores, survey finds

    Of the 1,000 participants in Inmar Intelligence's Grocery Retail Survey, 38% say they intend to rely on a combination of online and in-store shopping even after being inoculated.

    By April 29, 2021