Walmart to launch its Walmart+ membership service

The retailer's answer to Amazon Prime touts its store base for free grocery delivery along with fuel and Scan & Go perks. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 1, 2020

Whole Foods moves beyond stores for online fulfillment

After temporarily converting several locations to online-only operations, the grocer has opened its first permanent e-commerce dark store in Brooklyn.

By Jeff Wells • Sept. 1, 2020

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Shipt offers free groceries through new Instagram promotion

As promotional pressure grows for online grocery companies, the Target-owned service has enlisted "Fuller House" star Candace Cameron Bure to show her version of the "Shipt Shuffle" and urge others to join.

By Robert Williams • Aug. 31, 2020

Asian e-grocer Weee charts ongoing expansion with $35M in funding

The California-based startup, which already turns a profit and recently added service in four new regions, will use the capital infusion to continue growing and recruiting.

By Jessica Dumont • Aug. 26, 2020

Consumer worries over COVID-19 head back up, report says

The Dunnhumby survey also reveals that despite rising concerns, 45% of consumers are satisfied with online grocery shopping, a 27% jump since June. 

By Jessica Dumont • Aug. 25, 2020

BJ's now offers grocery pickup at all locations

The rollout of fresh and frozen goods at the company's 219 clubs follows the introduction of its curbside service in August.

By Sam Silverstein • Updated Oct. 30, 2020

The Giant Company completes rebranding process with new marketing platform

"For Today's Table" will roll out across store properties and spearheads a variety of changes the grocer is making to assortment, online offerings, social media strategy and more. "We're betting the farm on families," CEO Nicholas Bertram said.

By Jeff Wells • Aug. 24, 2020

Instacart boosts security for shoppers after breach

Employees of a third-party vendor reviewed more shopper profiles than required, accessing names, emails, phone numbers and driver's license numbers. 

By Jessica Dumont • Aug. 24, 2020

DoorDash adds grocery delivery to its app as last-mile battle intensifies

The expansion into the booming space by another major firm signals a promotional war to come and increasing pressure on incumbent Instacart. 

By Jeff Wells • Aug. 21, 2020

Instacart to offer free COVID-19 screenings to shoppers

Following a pilot earlier this summer, the company will make consultations available through a partnership with Doctor on Demand.

By Jessica Dumont • Aug. 20, 2020

FreshDirect expands capacity to meet suburban demand

Sales growth to suburban markets in New York, Connecticut and New Jersey is outpacing urban markets, according to the online grocer's operations chief.

By Krishna Thakker • Aug. 20, 2020

Shipt drops membership requirement nationwide

Customers of the grocery delivery service can now pay for individual or multiple orders without having to purchase a $99 annual membership.

By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 20, 2020

Target's Q2 sales powered by store traffic, same-day service gains

Grocery pickup, now available at more than 1,500 locations, helped drive a 273% increase across the company's click-and-collect and delivery services.

By Jeff Wells • Aug. 19, 2020

Walmart overtakes Amazon as No. 1 in grocery e-commerce, study finds

The retailer’s 30% piece of the online grocery segment puts it ahead of Amazon, which saw its share slip to 27%, according to a survey by TABS Analytics.

By Sam Silverstein • Updated Aug. 21, 2020

As demand for personalization grows, 2 retail tech firms link up

Mi9 and Halla want to boost online search and product recommendations as regional grocers race to shore up their customer bases.

By Jeff Wells • Aug. 18, 2020

Foxtrot Market wants to be the corner store of the future

The company that returned to its online roots during the pandemic now sees an opportunity to take its omnichannel approach to cities across the U.S.

By Jeff Wells • Aug. 13, 2020

Stop & Shop unveils new e-commerce platform

An updated online experience and loyalty program also includes the phasing out of Peapod as a consumer-facing service.

By Jessica Dumont • Aug. 13, 2020

Walmart teams up with Instacart for same-day delivery

After resisting the platform for its main U.S. stores for years, the retailer is now testing a same-day grocery delivery partnership in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and three California metro areas. 

By Jessica Dumont • Aug. 12, 2020

Kroger goes for endless aisles with new marketplace strategy

The grocer will introduce 50,000 products from third-party sellers this fall, effectively doubling the size of its Ship platform.

By Jeff Wells • Aug. 11, 2020

Shoppers settle into online grocery routines

A "new normal" in online shopping has taken hold, but many shoppers are still figuring out whether to stick with the channel long term, according to a report from Chicory. 

By Jessica Dumont • Aug. 10, 2020

London startup launches 15-minute grocery delivery

Backed by retail e-commerce veterans and supported by a small army of two-wheeled couriers, Weezy has kicked off service in the U.K. capital.

By Jeff Wells • Aug. 7, 2020

Ahold Delhaize's US digital sales soar 127%

Click-and-collect orders are fueling growth as the grocer steps up its e-commerce investments to capitalize on the seismic spending shift.

By Jeff Wells • Aug. 5, 2020

A delivery war is brewing in convenience retail

Grocers should pay close attention to DoorDash's new online convenience store as well as other companies catering to impulse purchases through e-commerce, writes retail analyst Frank Beard.

By Frank Beard • Aug. 5, 2020

Hy-Vee accepts SNAP/EBT for pickup orders

The grocer joins the likes of Walmart, Amazon, ShopRite and Kroger in adding the benefit to their payment options for online shopping. 

By Krishna Thakker • Aug. 5, 2020

DoorDash launches new online convenience store DashMart

The company's new venture, which marks its first foray into managing its own inventory, will offer around 2,000 items and deliver to customers in as little as 30 minutes. 

By Jessica Dumont • Aug. 5, 2020