How grocers are turning to personalization during the pandemic

Offering customized pricing and offers could help retailers offset rising margin pressure, writes Alex Kinnier of GetUpside.

By Alex Kinnier • Dec. 4, 2020

Meijer signs up with Instacart to provide delivery service

The arrangement builds on the Midwestern retailer’s existing e-commerce partnerships with Shipt and DoorDash.

By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 3, 2020

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Walmart+ drops free shipping minimum

The retail giant still requires at least a $35 order for store-based, same-day grocery delivery for members, who pay a $98 annual fee.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 2, 2020

Stop & Shop to fill 5K new positions amid e-commerce push

The available positions span locations in five states and cover its pickup, delivery and store department services.

By Rosie Bradbury • Dec. 2, 2020

Hy-Vee launches expanded membership program

Hy-Vee Plus offers free delivery and two-hour pickup along with exclusive monthly product deals and a dedicated customer support line.

By Jeff Wells • Dec. 1, 2020

South Asian food marketplace Quicklly expands to the Bay Area

The online grocery marketplace connects customers in the U.S. with South Asian food providers and also manages orders and vendor delivery. 

By Rosie Bradbury • Dec. 1, 2020

Shipt offers delivery from Twin Cities culture and food market

The partnership with the collection of local vendors is the first of its kind for the Target-owned same-day delivery company.

By Rosie Bradbury • Nov. 25, 2020

Kroger will use Ocado technology to boost pickup fulfillment

The grocer will collaborate with the tech firm to make picking and order assembly more efficient amid soaring demand for the service.

By Sam Silverstein , Jeff Wells • Nov. 24, 2020

The Giant Company unveils Cyber Week deals

For the week commencing Nov. 30, Giant and Martin's grocery stores will offer a range of sale items as well as free pickup and delivery.

By Rosie Bradbury • Nov. 23, 2020

B2B autonomous vehicle company Gatik signs on with Loblaw

Gatik, which raised $25 million in its latest funding round, will partner with the Canadian grocer on middle-mile delivery starting in January.

By Rosie Bradbury • Nov. 23, 2020

Walmart adds to its last-mile arsenal with acquisition of startup assets

The retailer will purchase select properties, including talent and technology, from peer-to-peer delivery firm JoyRun.

By Jeff Wells • Nov. 23, 2020

Canadian grocer lets shoppers browse and click virtual aisles

McEwan Fine Foods of Toronto has partnered with delivery company Inabuggy to build a 3D store model for online customers to peruse.

By Rosie Bradbury • Nov. 20, 2020

Albertsons accepting SNAP benefits at more than 200 pickup locations

Electronic Benefits Transfer payments are now available at around 20% of its click-and-collect locations, and the grocer plans to keep expanding online shopping for food stamp recipients.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 20, 2020

Pardon the Disruption: Ahold Delhaize levels up in e-commerce

The FreshDirect deal deepens the grocer's East Coast penetration, but more importantly it provides another online resource and learning lab at a critical time.

By Jeff Wells • Nov. 20, 2020

Is Amazon's pharmacy foray disruptive? Experts disagree.

Analysts are split on the impact of the e-commerce giant finally entering the space in full force. 

By Samantha Liss • Nov. 20, 2020

Ahold Delhaize buys majority stake in FreshDirect

The Dutch grocery company gets additional e-commerce expertise and access to the lucrative New York City market, while FreshDirect gains purchasing heft and the potential to scale faster.

By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 18, 2020

Farmstead raises $7.9M in new funding as it expands to a third city

The e-grocer also said it will enter the Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina, market early next year.

By Rosie Bradbury • Nov. 18, 2020

Amazon Pharmacy launches with free delivery, discounts for Prime members

The move promises to further unsettle a $300 billion industry and put more pressure on grocers, whose pharmacies have struggled with higher costs and complexities in recent years.

By Jeff Wells • Nov. 17, 2020

Grocery items among Amazon's Black Friday deals for Prime members

Select products at Whole Foods and Amazon’s private label lines will be discounted up to 30% between Nov. 20-27. 

By Rosie Bradbury • Nov. 17, 2020

How 6 chains expanded pickup during the pandemic

Some, like Walmart and Kroger, have taken advantage of a large click-and-collect footprint while others have scrambled to grow the popular service.

By Jeff Wells • Nov. 16, 2020

Instacart reportedly eyeing $30B valuation with IPO

The e-commerce service could launch its public offering early next year, Reuters reported.

By Jeff Wells • Nov. 16, 2020

Amazon launches in-garage grocery delivery in 5 cities

The company plans to expand the service, which allows eligible Prime members in select markets to get their groceries delivered securely and contact-free.

By Rosie Bradbury • Nov. 16, 2020

How a California car service company turned into an e-grocer

Buffalo Market, which made its debut last month, started out in rentals and then became an Instacart-like delivery service before transitioning fully into online grocery.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 12, 2020

Most Americans want to use digital tools while grocery shopping

New research by marketing agency Acosta shows more than 60% of shoppers use a grocery app and more than a quarter say they use it to view circulars.

By Rosie Bradbury • Nov. 12, 2020

PepsiCo pilots micro-fulfillment tech for e-commerce orders

The pilot facility outside Chicago will expedite fulfillment while requiring less floor space than traditional picking, according to the company.

By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 11, 2020