Instacart appoints tech IPO vet to board

Frank Slootman, who currently heads enterprise software firm Snowflake, has led three companies onto the stock market.

By Sam Silverstein • March 12, 2021

Walmart explores ghost kitchens

The retailer’s Canadian division is testing the virtual food court concept at several locations.

By Jeff Wells • March 9, 2021

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Instacart poaches Uber Eats' head of product

Daniel Danker is now the grocery delivery company's VP of shopper and fulfillment, marking Uber Eats' second major leadership exit in the past week.

By Emma Liem Beckett • March 9, 2021

Pardon the Disruption: Will Instacart become a grocer?

The age-old debate takes on new significance in light of news that the company is exploring fulfillment operations.

By Jeff Wells • March 8, 2021

Costco's same-day grocery delivery sales rise 450%

The club retailer's three-store pickup test is going well, with basket sizes that have "surpassed our expectations," said CFO Richard Galanti. 

By Jeff Wells • March 8, 2021

Albertsons piloting remote-controlled delivery carts in California

Tortoise, the startup that developed the technology, hopes to have partnerships with five U.S. grocers by the end of 2021, said co-founder Dmitry Shevelenko. 

By Sam Silverstein • March 8, 2021

Asian e-grocer Umamicart makes its debut

The online retailer sells more than 500 ingredients and products and offers next-day delivery in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and Delaware.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 4, 2021

Inside the store: Foxtrot Market's first location in Washington, DC

The digitally focused upscale convenience store chain is preparing to debut another store in the nation’s capital later in March and also has two more locations planned for the city.

By Sam Silverstein • March 3, 2021

Instacart's valuation more than doubles to $39B

The development is fueled by $265 million in new funding, which the company plans to use to develop its marketplace platform, CPG advertising and e-commerce technology for retailers.

By Sam Silverstein , Catherine Douglas Moran • March 2, 2021

Schnucks teams up with DoorDash in St. Louis area

The new partnership allows shoppers to order prepared meals from the deli at five stores.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 2, 2021

Meijer's upcoming summit seeks diverse suppliers across US

The grocer plans to host a multi-day virtual event in early May to meet more women- and minority-owned businesses.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 1, 2021

Foxtrot announces third location in Washington, DC

The 2,488-square-foot store in the city's Dupont Circle neighborhood will open in October and feature a larger selection than the company's other units.

By Sam Silverstein • Updated Aug. 17, 2021

Walmart drops $35 minimum purchase for 2-hour delivery

The retailer introduced its rapid Express service amid the pandemic as shoppers avoided stores. 

By Ben Unglesbee • March 1, 2021

How to make your new product go-to-market-strategy an omnichannel success

Three key considerations for CPGs to launch new products successfully in the omnichannel.

March 1, 2021

Sprouts sees digital sales soar almost 300% in Q4 as it drives traffic in-house

The natural foods chain saw 15% of its online traffic come through its new in-house platform.

By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 26, 2021

Instacart names Facebook, Spotify vets to board as it eyes IPO

The appointments of Fidji Simo and Barry McCarthy follow the company’s recent hiring of several officials with technology backgrounds.

By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 25, 2021

Walgreens expands same-day delivery with Instacart

Stores in Illinois rolled out the service Tuesday, and nearly 8,000 stores nationwide are slated to offer it in the coming weeks.

By Jeff Wells • Feb. 23, 2021

Satisfaction nosedives for online grocery services in January even as sales surge

Delivery and pickup sales rose 20% last month, but red flags about customer loyalty popped up, according to a survey from Brick Meets Click and Mercatus.

By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 23, 2021

BJ's Wholesale Club releases new app features

The retailer unveiled updates that make it easier for members to reorder products, clip digital coupons, and access delivery and pickup options.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 22, 2021

Foxtrot Market raises $42M as it looks to double store fleet

Former Whole Foods CEO Walter Robb and the co-founder of Sweetgreen are among the company's backers as it looks to build up density in existing markets.

By Sam Silverstein , Jeff Wells • Feb. 22, 2021

Exploring the rise of SNAP online

In this three-part series, Grocery Dive talks to grocers, tech vendors and experts about the opportunities the USDA's SNAP Online Purchasing pilot unlocks and the obstacles to implementation.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Feb. 19, 2021

Inside SNAP online: 2 grocers share their experiences with the USDA's pilot

Last spring, The Cameron Market in Missouri and Carlie C's IGA in North Carolina began the process to offer SNAP e-commerce capabilities. One launched in October, while the other still waits to go live.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Feb. 18, 2021

Improving SNAP e-commerce functionality takes priority as more grocers chase EBT dollars

Companies are trying to solve the headaches SNAP recipients face when shopping virtually, from confusing websites to limited payment options.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Feb. 17, 2021

Rosie gives sellers added control over product promotion

The e-commerce platform's new "Collections" feature enables retailers to highlight certain inventory segments, such as seasonal or local items.

By Rosie Bradbury • Feb. 17, 2021

SNAP online availability is about to explode. But grocers say they still face too many hurdles.

As options for EBT payment ramp up in 2021, grocers and tech vendors say obstacles like costs and government red tape remain.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Feb. 16, 2021