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

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

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