E-commerce: Page 9

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    The Friday Checkout: What does Giant Food’s shift say about the future of grocery delivery?

    The retailer’s sudden move to abandon its regional distribution strategy suggests grocery e-commerce could be headed down a new road.

    By Grocery Dive Staff • Aug. 25, 2023
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    Instacart's Road to IPO

    Instacart files plans to go public

    The grocery technology company, which intends to list its shares on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol “CART,” said it has not yet determined how much money it will seek to raise through the IPO.

    By , • Updated Aug. 25, 2023
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    Trendline

    Top 5 stories from Grocery Dive

    Top stories from Grocery Dive 2023/2024

    By Grocery Dive staff
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    Walmart, Alphabet’s Wing team up for drone delivery in Texas

    Two stores in the Dallas-Fort Worth area will offer the service for customers within a 6-mile radius by the end of the year.

    By Max Garland • Aug. 24, 2023
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    A Gen Z shopper’s take on regional grocers’ apps

    Establishing loyalty through digital platforms is essential for regional retailers to keep up with national competitors, but some regional grocers offer a smoother online experience than others.

    By • Aug. 23, 2023
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    Giant Food to close 3 e-commerce facilities

    The grocery chain will shutter fulfillment centers in Maryland, Virginia and Delaware on Oct. 21 as it moves to a “localized fulfillment model,” a spokesperson said Monday.

    By • Aug. 22, 2023
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    Good Food Holdings has a vision for the next generation of high-end grocery stores

    The parent company of Bristol Farms and four other West Coast banners wants its stores to be connected, curated destinations. But it acknowledges that getting to that point won’t be easy.

    By • Aug. 15, 2023
  • The Trader Joe's sign is seen during the grand opening of a Trader Joe's on October 18, 2013 in Pinecrest, Florida.
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    Trader Joe’s confirms its stores will never include self-checkout

    In a company podcast, the grocer’s new CEO and president slammed the popular checkout method as being bad for employees and too much work for shoppers.

    By , • Aug. 15, 2023
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    Hy-Vee links with Uber to offer grocery delivery across the Midwest

    The grocery chain now offers e-commerce services in conjunction with each of the three major online marketplaces in addition to its own platform.

    By • Aug. 14, 2023
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    7-Eleven redesigns its mobile app

    The updated platform features several upgrades aimed at improving the user experience for both shoppers and employees.

    By Brett Dworski • Aug. 10, 2023
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    Grocery e-commerce sales will remain under pressure into 2024

    A 7% decline in July sales underscores the headwinds facing the channel as consumers look for ways to save money, Brick Meets Click partner David Bishop said.

    By • Aug. 10, 2023
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    Amazon launches nationwide delivery of Whole Foods’ 365 products

    More than 600 of the specialty grocer’s private label items are now available for shipping to all 50 states as Amazon continues to update its grocery ecosystem.

    By • Aug. 8, 2023
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    Gopuff looks to boost membership program amid struggles

    The quick delivery company is offering 30% off more than 100 everyday essentials like milk and eggs for Fam members.

    By • Aug. 8, 2023
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    FreshDirect updates website and mobile app

    The online grocer partnered with Work & Co to improve product discovery and reordering features as well as attract new customers.

    By • Aug. 7, 2023
  • Giant Eagle's myPerks reward program powers the grocer's retail media venture
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    How grocers have integrated retail media so far in 2023

    This year has seen food retailers explore ways to utilize their platforms’ reach and extend ads to digital solutions like smart carts and cooler screens in their stores. 

    By • Aug. 3, 2023
  • Screenshots of Instacart's Storefront white-label e-commerce solution for retailers
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    Instacart updates its e-commerce solution for retailers

    The new capabilities allow retailers to customize their e-commerce storefronts and launch shoppable campaigns.

    By • Aug. 3, 2023
  • Inside a recently updated Amazon Fresh store in Illinois.
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    Amazon’s grocery revamp has begun

    Refreshing the Amazon Fresh store format and expanding online access underscore the company’s commitment to succeeding in the industry, despite its recent stumbles.

    By • Aug. 2, 2023
  • Containers of Silk soy mik are displayed on a grocery store shelf. A woman is seen looking at the display.
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    More consumers are shopping multiple grocers to find the lowest prices, report finds

    Dunnhumby’s new findings show 18- to 44-year-olds are at the epicenter of a food and financial insecurity crisis that is impacting grocery shopping behaviors.

    By • Aug. 2, 2023
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    Sprouts keeps strong growth momentum in second quarter

    The specialty grocer’s private label and e-commerce sales both drove positive earnings results, but the company still faces labor costs challenges. 

    By • Aug. 1, 2023
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    UNFI launches new platform for suppliers

    Powered and made in partnership with Crisp, UNFI Insights aims to strengthen suppliers’ marketing and merchandising efforts through extended information on sales, inventory and deduction data.

    By • Aug. 1, 2023
  • Screenshot of a shoppable video on The Fresh Market's website
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    Retrieved from The Fresh Market on July 31, 2023
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    AI enhancement boosts The Fresh Market’s shoppable videos

    The specialty grocer is seeing, on average, 400% more consumer interaction with its AI-powered livestream videos that are available on demand. 

    By • Aug. 1, 2023
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    Getty Images; Albertsons’ Flavor Adventure

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    How Albertsons is gamifying summer savings

    Grocery Dive explored the grocery company's Flavor Adventure online game, which lets shoppers play to unlock recipes, digital coupons, sweepstakes entries and prizes.

    By • July 31, 2023
  • A screenshot of the Vine & Cellar wine collection on Safeyway's website
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    Albertsons, Safeway debut curated, ship-to-home wine collection

    Available only in California and to Albertsons’ banner-branded ‘for U’ loyalty program members, the bottles’ price points range from $10 to more than $1,000.

    By • July 28, 2023
  • Screenshots of perks under the Shipt Summit Seeker Program
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    Shipt launches new worker rewards program

    The perks, including a gas cashback offer, $50 in grocery credits and a wellness partnership, were created based on 7,500 responses to the e-commerce company’s nationwide survey of workers in March.

    By • July 28, 2023
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    Walmart vs. Amazon: The half-price membership battle for SNAP shoppers

    The newly discounted Walmart+ option is now vying against Prime to attract people receiving government assistance.

    By • July 27, 2023
  • Parcel or Paper cartons with a shopping cart logo in a trolley on a laptop keyboard.
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    Grocers recorded a $300M margin hit on their digital business in 2022, report says

    Improving product availability and fulfillment operations are top priorities for retailers to improve profitability, per new findings from Incisiv, FMI and Relex Solutions.

    By • July 19, 2023