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Retrieved from Stop & Shop on November 02, 2020
Ahold Delhaize banners Giant and Stop & Shop tap into '90s nostalgia
The onset of the coronavirus pandemic has brought on a "yearning for what's familiar and comforting," according to Giant Food.
By Rosie Bradbury • Nov. 2, 2020 -
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Last-mile tech firm Onfleet raises $14M as interest surges in delivery services
The company, which provides software to help retailers manage drivers and communications with customers, will use the funds to support expansion.
By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 30, 2020 -
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Uber launches grocery delivery in NYC
The company rolled out its services in parts of Manhattan with the likes of D'Agostino and Westside Market and will soon expand throughout the metro area.
By Jeff Wells • Oct. 29, 2020 -
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Walmart launches new test stores to further blend tech and in-store ops
The prototype locations will allow the retailer to quickly experiment with ways to make fulfillment more efficient and move in-store inventory online.
By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 29, 2020 -
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Q&AQ&A: How Freshly is scaling to meet prepared meal delivery demand
The company's new warehouse in Southern California is part of a strategy that includes doubling capacity and tripling product offerings next year, according to Mike Wystrach, co-founder and CEO.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 28, 2020 -
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As Kroger Restock winds down, questions remain over digital profitability
Executives said the initiative has set the grocer on the right course, and it's gaining market share faster than ever, but a lot still rests on the success of its Ocado tie-up.
By Jeff Wells • Oct. 28, 2020 -
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Fresh Midwest aims to pick up where Peapod left off in Chicagoland
The e-grocer's founders are Windy City natives who have teamed up with Peapod veterans to bring fresh produce, restaurant meals and meal kits to shoppers.
By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 28, 2020 -
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Deep DiveGrocery pickup is here to stay. Here's how it's evolving
As grocers continue to expand their pickup offerings, emerging technologies promise to solve pain points like labor shortages and inventory management.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 26, 2020 -
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7-Eleven adds delivery providers as small-basket e-commerce accelerates
The convenience store chain now works with seven third-party services, including Uber Eats and Grubhub, and has seen online demand increase fourfold this year.
By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 23, 2020 -
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New e-grocer Hive looks to ride an online wave
Helmed by veterans from Jet.com, Casper and Freshpet, the company helps shoppers track the social and environmental impacts of their orders.
By Jeff Wells • Oct. 22, 2020 -
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Instacart and Aldi rolling out SNAP online payment at more than 600 stores
The tie-up will enable same-day delivery and pickup for eligible shoppers as grocers tackle rising e-commerce shopping and food insecurity.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 22, 2020 -
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Consumer satisfaction with grocers dips during pandemic, report says
The American Consumer Satisfaction Index, a leading shopper poll, found overall satisfaction with food retailers decreased 3.8% between April and September.
By Jeff Wells • Oct. 20, 2020 -
Farmstead expanding to East Coast with service in Charlotte, NC
The online grocer will start operations next month in the Carolinas — its first expansion market — with operations limited at first to customers on its waitlist.
By Rosie Bradbury • Oct. 19, 2020 -
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Deep DiveCan digital marketplaces feed grocery shoppers' growing e-commerce appetite?
Kroger's marketplace could be the first of many new platforms in the coming years, but experts wonder if there's enough consumer demand for an endless-aisles strategy.
By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 19, 2020 -
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Ocado acquires stake in robotics startup focused on click-and-collect tech
The U.K.-based e-grocer and fulfillment company said Myrmex's automated pickup technology integrates with its current suite of solutions.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 16, 2020 -
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H-E-B, Whole Foods and Aldi are top brands for delivery, report finds
Regular notifications and order accuracy are critical to a positive end-to-end customer experience, according to a new report from market research firm Ipsos.
By Rosie Bradbury • Oct. 15, 2020 -
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Instacart has introduced 60K seniors to online grocery shopping in the past month
The company's new Senior Support Service is helping customers aged 60 and older create accounts, fill carts and build confidence with the platform ahead of cold and flu season.
By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 14, 2020 -
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Deep DiveHow the pandemic has sped up autonomous grocery delivery
Four tech firms say growing demand and a shifting regulatory environment are accelerating rollouts of drones and driverless vehicles.
By Jeff Wells • Oct. 14, 2020 -
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E-commerce ramp-up in 2019 helped food retailers face coronavirus challenges, FMI research shows
Challenges retailers faced last year, like supply chain disruptions, rising employee costs and high transaction fees, will likely continue, according to the findings and industry experts.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 12, 2020 -
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Deep DiveExploring the future of grocery e-commerce
What many thought would take years to achieve has happened in just a few months. Grocery Dive looks at the top trends, strategies and investments that retailers are evaluating to try to stay ahead of consumer demand.
Oct. 12, 2020 -
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Deep DiveMFCs promise to revolutionize grocery e-commerce. That doesn't mean they're right for everyone.
Grocers face unique e-commerce challenges that make deciding whether to automate fulfillment operations a complex choice, experts say.
By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 12, 2020 -
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Instacart bags another $200M in funding
The latest round, led by existing investors, brings the company's valuation to $17.7 billion as delivery competition ramps up and it reportedly begins exploring an IPO.
By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 9, 2020 -
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Kroger brings ghost kitchens inside stores
The grocer opened a delivery and pickup-only restaurant inside an Indiana location on Thursday and will open a second facility in Ohio next month.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 8, 2020 -
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Amazon's grocery lead on navigating a 'complicated' industry
In a Q&A with Recode on Wednesday, Stephenie Landry said the company has adopted grocers' tried-and-true focus on "consistent quality" while relying on its tech prowess to stand out.
By Jeff Wells • Oct. 8, 2020 -
Sam's Club adds 2,000 permanent supply chain workers, launches ship-from-store
The company expects approximately one-fifth of online orders to ship from Sam's Club locations.
By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 8, 2020
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