Walmart invests in DroneUp

The retailer tested hundreds of deliveries of COVID-19 test kits last year. Now it's seeking drone delivery at scale.

By Ben Unglesbee • June 18, 2021

Gopuff to purchase dispatch tech startup as it plots expansion

The e-commerce company is looking to its acquisition of rideOS to help reduce delivery times and handle logistics in populous cities.

By Sam Silverstein • June 18, 2021

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Delivery and fulfillment platform Bringg hits unicorn status as it raises $100M

The company also recently teamed up with grocery e-commerce firm Stor.ai to let retailers choose between using their own fleet or third parties for delivery. 

By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 17, 2021

Stater Bros. to launch online grocery platform under its own brand

The Southern California retailer plans to run the new e-commerce system in addition to its existing storefront on Instacart.

By Sam Silverstein • June 16, 2021

Boxed completes SPAC deal, goes public

The online wholesaler made its debut on the New York Stock Exchange and, separately, announced a new partnership with Google Cloud on Thursday. 

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Updated Dec. 10, 2021

Hy-Vee links with Google on digital services

The grocer said the tech company's cloud-based tools will make online shopping easier, integrate virtual dietitian services and help shoppers schedule vaccines.

By Jeff Wells • June 10, 2021

Instacart announces $1M ad initiative to boost Black-owned brands

The e-commerce firm will offer prominent ad placement, Instacart Ads credits, monthly training and a designated support team to eligible companies.  

By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 10, 2021

Lowes Foods brings grocery pickup lockers to office buildings

The North Carolina-based supermarket chain is working with tech firm Bell and Howell to provide unattended service by using temperature-controlled storage units.

By Sam Silverstein • June 10, 2021

Pardon the Disruption: Amazon's push into self-distribution

The e-tailer appears to be positioning for a concerted drive into owning its full grocery supply chain, underscoring its capital advantages as it aims to unsettle the industry.

By Jeff Wells • June 9, 2021

ButcherBox launches Instacart storefront

The online meat seller is the second direct-to-consumer partner for the e-commerce company.

By Jeff Wells • June 7, 2021

E-grocer Hungryroot raises $40M to fuel personalized platform

The company, which uses artificial intelligence to build shopping carts for customers, plans to expand its offerings, boost marketing and invest in automation.

By Jeff Wells • June 4, 2021

Farmstead expands auto-refill program to additional markets

The online grocer has been testing Refill & Save in San Francisco and now plans to apply it to all current and future locations.

By Jeff Wells • June 4, 2021

Grocery e-commerce firm ShopHero acquired by Dot Foods

The acquisition will boost ShopHero’s presence in the online grocery platform space, the two companies’ CEOs said in the announcement. 

By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 4, 2021

The instant delivery race heats up further

Former Walmart e-commerce manager Zachary Dennett talks about his new gig leading U.S. operations for Jokr, which launched 15-minute delivery in New York City on Thursday.

By Jeff Wells • June 3, 2021

Drinks hires former Kroger e-commerce leader as vice president

Amber Roberts, who helped establish Kroger's marketplace initiative, will oversee the growth of the online alcohol specialist's "Wine as a Service" platform.

By Sam Silverstein • June 3, 2021

Instacart launches 30-minute delivery service for grocers

As the focus on speed mounts, the e-commerce company is rolling out the express program in select cities and expanding 45-minute and 60-minute delivery to more markets.

By Jeff Wells • May 27, 2021

Flytrex expands drone deliveries for Walmart, local retailers in North Carolina

An FAA permit allows the drones to carry deliveries up to a mile away from stores. 

By Matt Leonard • May 27, 2021

Albertsons launches online wedding floral service

The new digital storefront offers custom blooms through its Debi Lilly Design brand as well as nationwide shipping.

By Jeff Wells • May 26, 2021

Instacart plans to expand globally

The e-commerce provider named a Facebook veteran to lead the company's long-term global strategy and explore new markets.

By Jeff Wells , Sam Silverstein • May 26, 2021

Pandemic has provided a sharp boost for plant-based foods, Instacart survey shows

Sales of plant-based meat on Instacart's platform grew 42% in 2020, while the adoption rate for plant-based milk was up 27% last year, according to data released Tuesday by the e-commerce provider.

By Sam Silverstein • May 25, 2021

10-minute grocery delivery is coming to the US

Germany-based Gorillas said Monday it will launch its digital storefront in New York City on May 30 before expanding to other cities.

By Jeff Wells • May 24, 2021

Price Chopper customers can now use their rewards to pay off student loans

The regional grocery chain is also letting customers use their points to donate to charities and enter sweepstakes as it expands program incentives beyond food and fuel perks.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 20, 2021

Online grocery sales dip as shoppers return to stores

Channel sales are up on a year-over-year basis but declined 10% compared to March as customer satisfaction also dropped.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 19, 2021

Walmart offers new shoppable content with So Yummy cooking competition

The "Unbox'd" cook-off series features influencers and recipes linked to the retailer's online grocery store.

By Asa Hiken • May 19, 2021

Walmart maintains growth with online sales up 37%

After a "strong" first quarter, CEO Doug McMillon said the retailer expects "continued pent-up demand" throughout the year.   

By Maria Monteros • May 18, 2021