Small, local brands are on shoppers' minds, Instacart report finds

The e-commerce company's findings indicate that consumers are making shifts in their buying habits as a result of the pandemic and racial justice protests this year.

By Rosie Bradbury • Dec. 10, 2020

Food Lion investing $212.5M in mid-Atlantic store remodels, expanding pickup service

The grocery chain has remodeled more than 90% of its stores over the last few years, and the latest phase will freshen up 112 stores in five states.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 10, 2020

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Online delivery and pickup sales rise to $5.9B in November but remain well off their peak

The number of monthly users rose 3% last month compared to August, according to data from Brick Meets Click and Mercatus.

By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 9, 2020

Kroger leaps into top 10 online companies list for the first time

The retailer’s more than $11 billion in estimated e-commerce sales for 2020 put it at No. 9 on eMarketer’s ranking, just ahead of Costco.

By Jeff Wells • Dec. 9, 2020

Disruptor of the Year: Amazon

The e-commerce giant expanded its physical footprint with new grocery store formats while rolling out technology to streamline in-store and online shopping.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 9, 2020

A grocer's guide to e-commerce in 2021

Certain consumer behaviors observed this year will continue to impact the grocery business model next year.

By Rina Hurst, Chief Business Strategy Officer at Shipt • Dec. 9, 2020

How United Supermarkets more than doubled its picking speed during the pandemic

The grocer's workers have seen their picking rates increase to as much as 160 items per hour, according to retail software developer ThryveAI.

By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 8, 2020

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

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