Walmart wins in grocery pickup, while Amazon dominates delivery, survey says

Adoption rates for e-commerce are still low, but grocery pickup is gaining steam in the southern U.S. while delivery scores big in the Northeast. 

By Lauren Manning • March 7, 2019

Sprouts, Piggly Wiggly and Harps Foods embrace Instacart

A number of smaller grocers are turning to the online grocery service, helping the company regain some momentum after recent public stumbles. 

By Jessica Dumont • March 6, 2019

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Farmstead partners with Kraft Heinz to expand inventory

The company is adding pantry staple classics including Jell-O and Kraft Mac & Cheese to provide one-stop online grocery shopping.

By Lauren Manning • March 5, 2019

AmazonFresh to feature sponsored products on website

The content, which will appear to U.S. shoppers where the service is available, will create a way for food brands to stand out.

By Lauren Manning • March 4, 2019

Fresco Y Más jumps into e-commerce

The chain says it's one of the first Hispanic grocers to offer online ordering and delivery.

By Jeff Wells • March 1, 2019

Brookshire brings curbside pickup to stores in Texas

Like many regional grocers, the company is angling to stay competitive as national retailers digitize the grocery experience.

By Lauren Manning • Feb. 28, 2019

Stop & Shop will open more automated fulfillment centers this year

Ahold Delhaize will roll out "several" additional small-scale e-commerce facilities across the chain, with deployment accelerating in 2020.

By Jeff Wells • Feb. 27, 2019

Costco surpasses Amazon in customer satisfaction survey

The club retailer's investments in online shopping are paying off, according to the latest American Consumer Satisfaction Index report, while numerous supermarket chains saw their scores decline. 

By Krishna Thakker • Feb. 27, 2019

Schnucks kicks off alcohol delivery in Missouri and Illinois

More grocers are navigating local liquor laws and tapping into the niche but growing e-commerce channel.

By Jessica Dumont • Feb. 27, 2019

Amazon launches private label milk

New Happy Belly brand dairy products, including half-and-half and lactose-free milk, are the first such offerings made by the e-commerce company, according to TJI Research. 

By Jessica Dumont • Feb. 25, 2019

Pink Dot signs exclusive delivery partnership with Postmates

The move comes as the hip Southern California grocery and c-store chain plans to expand to Phoenix, New York and Chicago.

By Jennifer Sweeney • Feb. 25, 2019

GetSwift's farm-to-table, scheduling tech deals solidify its last-mile offering

As more companies look to improve their delivery operations, they have found that they also need staffing solutions such as scheduling to go along with it.  

Feb. 22, 2019

Nielsen and NPD team up to track omnichannel shopping

The companies say they'll combine strengths to create an "omnishopper panel" that measures in-store and online sales across categories.

By Jeff Wells • Feb. 21, 2019

Boxed CEO sees 2019 as a 'breakout year'

From warehouse technology to a greater focus on fresh foods, Chieh Huang says he wants to balance legacy strengths with emerging business opportunities.

By Jeff Wells • Feb. 20, 2019

Kroger announces 2 more Ocado sites

The grocer plans to build its second and third automated warehouses in the Mid-Atlantic and central Florida.

By Jeff Wells • Feb. 19, 2019

Walmart e-commerce sales grow 43%

The big-box retailer is seeing more customers using its online grocery services and larger basket sizes. 

By Corinne Ruff • Feb. 19, 2019

Insurance company pilots meal delivery program

Blue Cross Blue Shield hopes to take the guesswork and obstacles out of using food as medicine, as well as help tackle the accessibility of healthy food. 

By Lauren Manning • Feb. 19, 2019

Jet to sell direct from NYC's Fulton Fish Market

The retailer hopes to take on FreshDirect and Amazon by offering local, sustainably sourced seafood with same-day delivery.

By Lauren Manning • Feb. 15, 2019

Grocers aim to capture more advertising dollars from CPGs

As low-margin supermarkets continue to invest in store technology and e-commerce, ad sales leveraging the data they collect can be a vital source of revenue.

By Krishna Thakker • Feb. 14, 2019

How to leapfrog Amazon in food

Amazon's strategic challenges in experience, private brands and its overall food proposition spell opportunity for competitors, writes Pete Killian of Vivaldi.

By Pete Killian • Feb. 14, 2019

Grocers roll out different tactics for Valentine's Day promos

From dedicated holiday check-out lanes to discounted roses, grocers like Giant Food Stores and Whole Foods are trying to stand out from competitors and attract new customers.

By Lauren Manning • Feb. 12, 2019

E-tailer Public Goods moves into grocery

The membership-only retailer, which began by offering clean personal care products, now has a healthy food category. 

By Lauren Manning • Feb. 12, 2019

Nuro secures $940 million in new funding

The autonomous vehicle maker, which partnered with Kroger last summer, plans to target additional markets, forge new partnerships and expand its fleet. 

By Krishna Thakker • Feb. 12, 2019

Walmart and Deliv terminate grocery delivery partnership: report

The deal ended because of low order volumes and lengthy fulfillment times that kept drivers waiting 40 minutes or more, according to Reuters. 

By Krishna Thakker • Feb. 12, 2019

Consumers are warming up to online grocery, report says

Sales for 2018 totaled $58.9 billion, according to IRI, as consumers added more fresh and perishable products to their baskets. 

By Krishna Thakker • Feb. 11, 2019