FreshDirect goes for speed

The company that made its name in planned delivery wants to expand same-day service throughout its coverage area. But is it too late to the game?

By Jeff Wells • Aug. 4, 2020

Shipt forges partnership to reach Medicare shoppers

The company has teamed up with WellCare, a managed care services company, to provide free delivery for eligible Medicare Advantage members. 

By Jessica Dumont • Aug. 4, 2020

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Grocery apps get smart during the pandemic

Adoption has skyrocketed in recent months, and now retailers are considering how to update mobile platforms that have become a critical part of the store experience.

By Jessica Dumont • Aug. 3, 2020

Amazon's online grocery sales triple in Q2 as Prime spending swells

The e-tailer also tripled the number of locations offering grocery pickup as it quickly built up capacity during the pandemic.

By Jeff Wells • July 31, 2020

Blue Apron gains steam during COVID

The meal kit company reported its first profit since going public as it gained 20,000 new customers and saw order value and frequency rise. 

By Jessica Dumont • July 30, 2020

FreshDirect to launch micro-fulfillment-powered delivery in DC-area

Expanded service and a same-day offering will kick off later this year from a 10,000-square-foot setup inside a Maryland distribution facility.

By Jeff Wells • July 28, 2020

Farmstead eyes expansion with new warehouse

The online grocer's new "microhub" is six times larger than its current space in San Francisco and will allow the company to quadruple its delivery capacity.

By Jessica Dumont • July 27, 2020

Shoppers spending 37% more per grocery trip, survey says

While customers are stocking up more, weekly visits decreased 20% from pre-pandemic levels, according to a report from Acosta. 

By Jessica Dumont • July 23, 2020

Instacart denies security breach of customer data

BuzzFeed News reported Wednesday that the personal information from more than a quarter of a million accounts dating back to June is being sold on the dark web. 

By Krishna Thakker • July 23, 2020

Misfits Market plans to double its e-commerce capacity

The company is using $85 million in new funding to staff up and open a new warehouse as COVID-19 drives demand.

By Jessica Dumont • July 22, 2020

Walmart Canada invests deeply to boost store, online technology

The company's C$3.5 billion plan to boost e-commerce and store technology borrows from its U.S. playbook, according to one industry analyst.

By Krishna Thakker • July 22, 2020

Pardon the Disruption: Can retailers socially distance from their customers and still engage them?

COVID-19 is forcing retailers like Wegmans and Heinen's to reexamine their store experiences.

By Jeff Wells • July 21, 2020

Order from your inbox? Walmart and Yahoo team up on grocery

Yahoo Mail users will now be able to browse items, add them to their carts and check out from their email using the iOS app or desktop site. 

By Jessica Dumont • July 21, 2020

Less is more: Why retailers and CPGs are moving toward selling fewer products in stores

As the coronavirus pushes some items off supermarket shelves, the food industry is finding a smaller selection reduces consumer confusion, boosts sales and trims expenses for grocers.

By Christopher Doering • July 20, 2020

Instacart sues rival Cornershop, alleging 'brazen' intellectual property theft

Instacart claims the Uber-backed startup stole significant portions of its product catalog, including more than 18,000 images. 

By Jeff Wells • July 16, 2020

Food Lion adds more than 300 stores to same-day delivery fleet

The Instacart-powered service is now available at additional stores in Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia.

By Krishna Thakker • July 16, 2020

When it comes to touchless shopping, no technology does it all

COVID-19 has accelerated the move towards digitally-enabled convenience, as grocers feel more pressure on their employees and supply chains.

By Julie Vargas, Avery Dennison Corporation • July 14, 2020

Product availability tops shoppers' worries as they look ahead, research shows

People are less concerned about the cost of food after the pandemic, and only a fraction are worried about access to online grocery services.

By Sam Silverstein • July 10, 2020

Shipt expands in the Midwest with Fresh Thyme

The partnership will bring same-day grocery delivery to about 10 million households in 30 metro areas.

By Jessica Dumont • July 8, 2020

Rouses Market will pilot drone delivery this fall

The grocer has partnered with Deuce Drone to launch the program from a store in Mobile, Alabama.

By Krishna Thakker • July 8, 2020

Uber will launch US grocery delivery this month

The service, which will be available through its main app and Uber Eats, has rolled out in 19 cities across Canada and Latin America.

By Jeff Wells • July 7, 2020

Impulse buys get a boost online

The most popular online impulse purchases include snack foods at 42% and ice cream or frozen treats at 38%, according to new research from Magid. 

By Jessica Dumont • July 6, 2020

Report: Online grocery sales eclipsed $7B in June

Consumers are regularly turning to e-commerce as grocers improve their capabilities and coronavirus cases surge again, according to a survey from Mercatus and Brick Meets Click.

By Jessica Dumont • July 6, 2020

Indian e-grocer Subziwalla launches nationwide service

Following a regional rollout in the Southeast, the company is now shipping nationwide to meet elevated demand during COVID-19.

By Jeff Wells • July 2, 2020

Stop & Shop expands e-commerce operations as demand continues to climb

To better support online grocery demand, the retailer will add three warerooms and roll out pickup service to at least 50 more stores. It also recently expanded its delivery partnership with Instacart.

By Jessica Dumont • July 2, 2020