Food delivery robots, pizza ATM feed college students' demand for convenience

Starship Technologies has launched a fleet of 25 robots on wheels at George Mason University, while Ohio State University's pizza vending machine sold 400 hot pies in its first week. 

By Kristine Sherred • Jan. 23, 2019

High fees, inconvenient and late arrival plague delivery, consumers say

Grocers should focus on improving delivery or face a big profit drop in the upcoming years, a Capgemini Research Institute survey found.

By Kristine Sherred • Jan. 22, 2019

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What can US retailers learn from China?

Stores like Alibaba's Hema offer a vision of the future for American grocers, but experts say creating a similarly seamless omnichannel experience isn't easy — and may not be possible.

By Jessica Dumont • Jan. 22, 2019

Walmart ramps up grocery delivery with 4 new service providers

The companies, including Roadie and Skip Pickup, will initially cover four states as Walmart works towards its goal of reaching 1,600 delivery stores this year.

By Kristine Sherred • Jan. 18, 2019

Brandless launches subscription option

The service is a convenience play for consumers who don't want to think about reordering basics, and a savvy business move aimed at capturing reorders.

By Corinne Ruff • Jan. 17, 2019

Stop & Shop will pilot driverless delivery in Boston

Starting this spring, customers can use their phones to summon one of the retailer's Robomart vehicles and choose from a selection of fresh products inside.

By Jessica Dumont • Jan. 17, 2019

Amazon's online grocery sales growth slowed in 2018, report says

The company sold more than $3 billion worth of food and beverages, with snacks and coffee standing out while fresh foods struggled, according to Edge by Ascential.

By Kristine Sherred • Jan. 16, 2019

Walmart hypes curbside pickup in Hollywood cars commercial

Screened during the Golden Globes Sunday night, the TV spot launches a cross-platform campaign promoting the retailer's expanding e-commerce business and free curbside pickup.

By Kristine Sherred • Jan. 8, 2019

Smartphones to store transformations: 6 grocery trends to watch in 2019

Experts say retailers will continue to remake the shopping experience this year with investments in key areas like delivery, mobile innovation and creative partnerships.

By Jeff Wells , Krishna Thakker • Jan. 7, 2019

The choice of a robot generation: PepsiCo rolls out campus snackbots

The University of the Pacific is home to the technology — the first of its kind from a major CPG company to debut at a U.S. college. 

By Jessi Devenyns • Jan. 4, 2019

Whole Foods simplifies product search with new digital resource

The intuitive database lets customers filter by 13 dietary categories to find complete ingredient lists, allergen alerts and nutrition information.

By Kristine Sherred • Jan. 4, 2019

DoorDash hits the road with autonomous vehicle delivery

The company partnered with GM's Cruise Automation to test self-driving vehicles for grocery and restaurant delivery in San Francisco.

By Kristine Sherred • Jan. 4, 2019

Report: Grocers could lose up to $700B to alternative channels by 2026

Consulting firm McKinsey suggests that as many as half of conventional grocery stores could meet their demise in the coming years as the industry continues to evolve.

By Jessica Dumont • Jan. 3, 2019

Boxed scores 3-month exclusive on new Smartwater line

Following reports that Amazon is adjusting its grocery lineup, the online bulk retailer will test Smartwater alkaline and antioxidant waters before the brand expands to other retailers in April.

By Kristine Sherred • Jan. 3, 2019

WSJ: Amazon will build more Whole Foods stores

Suburban areas will be the main target for store growth as the grocer aims to make its Prime Now pickup and delivery services available to more shoppers.

By Kristine Sherred • Jan. 2, 2019

Our 10 best stories of 2018

Take a look back at a collection of some of Grocery Dive's most-read stories, which together paint a picture of a year defined by change. 

By Grocery Dive staff • Dec. 21, 2018

Walmart well-positioned to dominate omnichannel grocery shopping, report says

Fifty-nine percent of U.S. shoppers have purchased groceries from the retailer over the past month as it has ramped up its store and online services, according to Packaged Facts.

By Jessica Dumont • Dec. 21, 2018

Amazon is struggling to make online grocery profitable

Households that order from the online retailer spend three times less per month than those that use supermarket e-commerce services, according to Brick Meets Click.

By Jeff Wells • Dec. 20, 2018

Target's Shipt expands to all major product categories

The service currently offers same-day delivery on more than 55,000 of the retailer's groceries, essentials, electronics, toys and other products.

By Corinne Ruff • Dec. 19, 2018

No humans required: Kroger's driverless delivery pilot enters next phase

The retailer and its technology partner, Nuro, will put unmanned vehicles on the road for the first time as part of a test in Scottsdale, Arizona.

By Jeff Wells • Dec. 18, 2018

Competition in grocery pressures Costco's margins

The wholesaler said there is growing pressure in fresh foods from traditional supermarkets and Walmart's Sam's Club division.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 14, 2018

Proliferation in meal kits, online grocery reflects consumer love of home-cooked meals

The annual study from online grocer Peapod shows more than half of people want to cook more healthy meals in the new year.

By Jessi Devenyns • Dec. 14, 2018

Instacart and Whole Foods part ways

The end of the five-year deal had been expected since Amazon bought the specialty grocer last year.

By Jessica Dumont • Dec. 13, 2018

Report: Despite increased competition, Amazon will continue to lead online grocery

A survey from RBC Capital Markets found the e-tailer's preferred status has dropped sharply over the past year as more grocers invest in e-commerce.

By Krishna Thakker • Dec. 11, 2018

Will automation take online grocery to the next level?

Using robots to fill and deliver orders promises to save retailers money and boost consumer demand, but with the technology still in its test phase, the broader impact remains unclear.

By Jeff Wells • Dec. 10, 2018