Pardon the Disruption: Design thinking and the supermarket of the future

Grocers have added all sorts of new products and services in recent years, but they're not examining the fundamental ways shoppers use — and want to use — their stores.

By Jeff Wells • May 10, 2019

Et Voilà: Ocado to power new online grocery service in Canada

Canadian grocers Sobeys and IGA will carry the service, with the first of two automated customer fulfillment centers currently under construction. 

By Lauren Manning • May 9, 2019

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GrubMarket makes another West Coast acquisition

The San Francisco e-grocer is using newly raised capital to buy companies that will support expansion of its supply chain and diminish competition. 

By Jessica Dumont • May 8, 2019

Boxed wants to get on store shelves

The online retailer says it's in talks with retailers to carry some of its 100 Prince & Spring brand products.

By Jeff Wells • May 8, 2019

Walmart to open 100 in-store veterinary clinics

The retailer will also carry prescriptions for pets in its pharmacies and online. 

By Kaarin Moore • May 8, 2019

Kroger commits to improvements in Michigan

The grocer is investing $97 million for new locations and remodels, and will also be shutting down a poor-performing store. 

By Jessica Dumont • May 7, 2019

HelloFresh, Home Chef test new in-store offerings

HelloFresh has a new spring-themed line while Home Chef is launching ready-to-eat meals at Kroger stores.

By Lauren Manning • May 7, 2019

Inside Kozmo.com's online grocery comeback

The company shut down in 2001 but returned to the marketplace a year ago in Los Angeles. Now it's profitable, and new owner Barnaby Montgomery has his eye on expansion.

By Christopher Doering • May 6, 2019

Parents embrace discounts, digital coupons and e-commerce

Many also choose grocery stores for services like prepared foods and click-and-collect, according to a report from marketing firm Valassis.

By Jessica Dumont • May 3, 2019

Hy-Vee significantly cuts order minimum for free pickup and delivery

The Midwestern retailer is lowering the spending threshold from $100 to $30, which could incentivize more shoppers to become Aisles Online members. 

By Krishna Thakker • May 3, 2019

Are frozen foods the next meal kit?

Mosaic Foods, a subscription-based startup founded by Blue Apron's former director of operations, plans to deliver healthy frozen meals to customers across the Northeast.

By Jessica Dumont • May 2, 2019

Schnucks adds Deli Order Ahead service to mobile app

The new feature, which will roll out to 18 stores in the Midwest, will offer deli items as well as prepared foods to shoppers who are short on time.

By Lauren Manning • May 1, 2019

Uber Eats adds click-and-collect

The delivery company launched an in-app option called Pick-Up in select U.S. cities earlier this year, while Deliveroo announced in February it will deploy its own version.

By Alicia Kelso • April 30, 2019

Wegmans dashes into meal delivery

After piloting Wegmans Meals 2GO in New York, the grocer has teamed up with DoorDash to bring delivery of its popular prepared meals to 40 stores by year's end.

By Jessica Dumont • April 30, 2019

Why more retailers are raising a glass to alcohol delivery

Companies such as Thrive Market and Instacart see online alcohol sales driving bigger baskets and repeat purchases, and experts say it can offer better data for personalized offerings. 

By Jessica Dumont • April 29, 2019

Weis Markets to invest $109M to remodel stores, bolster e-commerce

The money will be used to open a location in Bedminster, Pennsylvania, renovate 14 stores and six fuel stations, improve supply chain logistics and upgrade technology. 

By Lauren Manning • April 26, 2019

Amazon 'morphing' free Prime 2-day shipping to 1 day

The e-commerce giant is investing some $800 million to upgrade the infrastructure for its most-appreciated Prime membership perk.

By Daphne Howland • April 26, 2019

Amazon adds condiments to fast-growing private label lineup

The retailer is rolling out its first ever salsas, mustards, oils and vinegars under the Solimo and Happy Belly names.

By Krishna Thakker • April 26, 2019

Albertsons: We're not 'playing catch-up' in e-commerce

While the chain hasn't forged a transformative deal like other large-scale competitors, executives say it’s making incremental moves to stay ahead.

By Jeff Wells • April 25, 2019

Instacart adds incentives to improve worker relations

The e-grocer, which has been criticized for lack of transparency and low pay, has added new tools this month aimed at providing additional flexibility and support for contractors.

By Jessica Dumont • April 24, 2019

On tap: Giant Eagle's BeerVan to deliver in Pittsburgh

The retailer will offer customers two-hour delivery of their favorite brews in tightly regulated Pennsylvania.  

By Jessica Dumont • April 23, 2019

Good Eggs enlists shoppers' help to develop more sustainable packaging

Beginning next month, the San Francisco-based online grocer will charge shoppers extra for peak-time deliveries, then use that money to fund reusable ice packs, compostable bags and more.

By Krishna Thakker • April 22, 2019

Amazon, Walmart join online SNAP pilot

The USDA program, which has launched in New York state, will bring the convenience of online grocery shopping to millions of benefit recipients. 

By Jessica Dumont • April 18, 2019

Shipt tops Consumer Reports grocery delivery poll

The survey evaluated e-commerce providers on delivery experience, timeliness, communication and the quality and freshness of food. 

By Jessica Dumont • April 17, 2019

Kroger's driverless delivery revs up in Houston

Following its initial pilot in Arizona, the retailer is now using autonomous vehicles for grocery delivery to customers across two zip codes. 

By Krishna Thakker • April 17, 2019