E-commerce: Page 56
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Sponsored by Shipt
Building a people-first grocery delivery company
Convenience shouldn’t stand in the way of a truly personalized store experience.
By Alice Francis, EVP of Operations at Shipt • Aug. 8, 2019 -
Deep Dive
Regional grocers fight back in online grocery war
SpartanNash, for one, has its own subscription service and wants to roll out Prime-like extras for customers.
By Jeff Wells • Aug. 8, 2019 -
Trendline
Top 5 stories from Grocery Dive
Top stories from Grocery Dive 2023/2024
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H-E-B deepens digital investment with another tech hub
The company announced preliminary plans to open a 150,000-square-foot facility at its San Antonio headquarters by 2022.
By Jessica Dumont • Aug. 8, 2019 -
Blue Apron ends Jet.com partnership
After losing even more subscribers and posting another revenue drop in Q2, the meal kit maker is refocusing on its core direct-to-consumer business.
By Lauren Manning • Aug. 7, 2019 -
Thirstie CEO sees major growth ahead for alcohol delivery
The alcohol e-commerce and logistics company is seeing a surge in demand and plans to have 500 retail partners by the end of the year.
By Jessica Dumont • Aug. 7, 2019 -
Sponsored by RELEX Solutions
Where grocery retail is headed: The year in trends
In grocery, change is the new normal. Track today’s trends and how grocers are staying competitive.
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Giant Eagle announces Pittsburgh tech hub
The 23,000-square-foot facility is set to open next year and will house 150 employees in an effort to boost the grocer's digital capabilities.
By Lauren Manning • Aug. 6, 2019 -
Snap Kitchen expands meal delivery to 15 markets
The company, which began as a brick-and-mortar retailer, now fills orders in San Antonio, Oklahoma City and Washington, D.C.
By Krishna Thakker • Aug. 5, 2019 -
Home Chef to nearly triple West Coast production footprint
The company will relocate to a 200,000-square-foot space in California to accommodate its growing customer base in both retail and e-commerce.
By Jessica Dumont • Aug. 2, 2019 -
Online shoppers turn to print and digital to plan purchases
Multiple promotions including digital coupons, print circulars and emails are influencing what consumers purchase online.
By Lauren Manning • Aug. 1, 2019 -
Uber explores grocery delivery in the UK
The ride-hailing company has been discussing delivery agreements with key retailers including Sainsbury's.
By Lauren Manning • July 30, 2019 -
Column
Pardon the Disruption: Standing out in the 'sea of sameness'
Amid relentless competition and an increasingly digital business, grocers have to adjust the ways they market themselves to customers.
By Jeff Wells • July 26, 2019 -
Walmart will pilot 'middle-mile' autonomous delivery in its hometown
The retailer will collaborate with startup Gatik to move goods along a two-mile stretch between a Neighborhood Market store and grocery pickup point.
By Lauren Manning • July 26, 2019 -
Amazon profits miss as expenses surge
The e-tailer's retail offerings performed well leading up to Prime Day while physical store sales — the majority of which are Whole Foods — remained flat.
By Daphne Howland • July 26, 2019 -
Weis 2 Go expands to 61 additional stores
The retailer will now offer pickup and delivery at 150 stores across seven states as it continues to advance technology and increase online sales.
By Krishna Thakker • July 24, 2019 -
Wakefern will test micro-fulfillment for 10 stores
Cooperative member ShopRite along with Takeoff Technologies opened an automated mini-warehouse in Clifton, New Jersey earlier this month.
By Jeff Wells • July 23, 2019 -
Vegan e-grocer eyes innovation, sustainability
Mylk Guys wants to be a platform for new plant-based foods and will use newly raised capital to expand to the East Coast.
By Jessica Dumont • July 22, 2019 -
Walmart restructures supply chain team in omnichannel push
The change brings distribution, fulfillment and transportation under one umbrella in the retailer's latest move toward integrated digital and store operations.
By Shefali Kapadia • July 22, 2019 -
Kraft Heinz launches a meal planning app that links to digital carts
Meal Hero uses artificial intelligence and user preferences to develop personalized meal plans shoppers can buy through Instacart.
By Jessica Dumont • July 19, 2019 -
Albertsons is testing a delivery subscription service
The grocer joins a growing number of companies offering an unlimited delivery option to secure loyalty and drive purchase frequency.
By Jeff Wells • July 18, 2019 -
Deep Dive
Was Prime Day a grocery win for Amazon? Four experts weigh in
The company along with Whole Foods ran a slew of online and in-store promotions, though the ultimate measure of success may be a record number of Prime membership signups.
By Jessica Dumont • July 18, 2019 -
Grocers piggyback on Prime Day
Across the U.S., retailers are taking direct shots at Amazon with their own sales, deals and discounts to boost their bottom lines.
By Jessica Dumont • July 16, 2019 -
Micro fulfillment moves underground
Israel's CommonSense Robotics has begun construction on an 18,000-square-foot automated e-commerce facility situated below a skyscraper in Tel Aviv.
By Jeff Wells • July 15, 2019 -
Food 4 Less, Smart FoodService join the food delivery fight
Shipt will provide same-day delivery for Smart Foodservice Warehouses, while Food 4 Less has tapped Instacart.
By Lauren Manning • July 15, 2019 -
Costco's Kirkland products appear on Amazon
The online retailer sells many products from the club store's private label line including snacks, clothing and vitamins, but is charging a higher price.
By Krishna Thakker • July 12, 2019