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Anycart revs up 'online grocery engine' with Albertsons and Amazon
The shopping platform centers on meal planning and plugs in with retailers' inventory and fulfillment systems, offering a single touchpoint for consumers.
By Jeff Wells • May 18, 2021 -
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H-E-B drops pickup fee for orders of $35 or more
The Texas grocery chain will no longer charge a $4.95 fee for curbside orders and will instead add a $2.95 charge to pickup orders less than $35.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 18, 2021 -
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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 -
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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 Catherine Douglas Moran • May 17, 2021 -
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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 Catherine Douglas Moran • 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 Catherine Douglas Moran • 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 Sam Silverstein • May 12, 2021 -
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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 Jeff Wells • 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 Catherine Douglas Moran , Jeff Wells • 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 Catherine Douglas Moran • May 10, 2021 -
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Sponsored by Fibre Box AssociationBoxes: 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.
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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 Catherine Douglas Moran • 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 Jeff Wells • 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 Jeff Wells • Updated Sept. 13, 2021 -
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Q&AQ&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 Sam Silverstein • 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 Catherine Douglas Moran • 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 Catherine Douglas Moran • 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 Jeff Wells • May 4, 2021 -
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OpinionSupermarkets 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 Jeff Wells • 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 Jeff Wells • 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 Sam Silverstein • 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 Catherine Douglas Moran • 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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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 Catherine Douglas Moran • April 29, 2021
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