What it takes for regional grocers to maximize retail media

Whether companies rely on third parties or go in alone to kickstart a platform, experts and food retailers know these smaller chains face an uphill battle entering the space.

By Peyton Bigora • July 18, 2023

How can regional grocers battle Walmart’s online pricing advantage?

New research shows that the retail giant’s grocery e-commerce prices are 15% lower on average, but that regionals can fight back by effectively using their pickup services and strategic pricing.

By Jeff Wells • July 17, 2023

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Simbe Robotics raises $28M as it aims to bring its aisle-scanning tech to more retailers

The startup, which works with retailers including Schnucks, SpartanNash and BJ’s Wholesale Club, plans to tap the funds to help retailers leverage shopper data, co-founder and CEO Brad Bogolea said.

By Sam Silverstein • July 13, 2023

Instacart unveils coworking space tie-up

The new partnership with Industrious continues the e-commerce company’s efforts to expand its B2B unit and diversify its revenue streams.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 13, 2023

How Lowes Foods uses digital to supercharge its unique shopping experience

The North Carolina-based grocer, which focuses on in-store entertainment, sees omnichannel evolution as an important way to amplify its brand identity.

By Jeff Wells • July 11, 2023

Pardon the Disruption: Regional grocers face a fraught path to digital growth

This summer, Grocery Dive will look at how mid-sized retailers are adjusting to keep pace with — and even spearhead — digital innovation.

By Jeff Wells • July 10, 2023

Amazon Fresh begins offering Prime Day discounts

As the struggling chain looks to drive traffic, it’s offering shoppers 20% off in-store orders of $50 or more over the coming days, and 25% off during Prime Day, which runs July 11-12.

By Peyton Bigora • July 6, 2023

DoorDash adds SNAP payments as part of biggest app update in its history

The company also unveiled several other new grocery-related shopping features and worker tools as part of its latest upgrades.

By Catherine Douglas Moran , Julie Littman • June 28, 2023

Tops starts accepting SNAP EBT payments for online Flashfood purchases

The food waste-reduction service worked with payments processor Forage to allow SNAP shoppers to place pickup orders for items nearing their expiration dates at participating Tops stores.

By Sam Silverstein • June 28, 2023

Shipt launches new party prep shopping feature

The Hosting Hub allows the e-commerce platform's users to access pre-curated shopping lists for various occasions.

By Peyton Bigora • June 26, 2023

Albertsons proposes retail media standards

The grocer’s retail media arm outlined four priority areas — product specification, performance measurement, third-party verification and capabilities — in a new white paper.

By Peyton Bigora • June 22, 2023

5 takeaways on digital innovation from top Walmart execs

The company’s CFO and head of investor relations outlined how supply chain automation, in-store technology and remodels are impacting labor, sales and consumer behavior.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 21, 2023

Northeast Grocery debuts retail media network

Through its tech partnership with Instacart, Price Chopper/Market 32 and Tops Friendly Market has launched paid search and banner ads as well as new personalized e-commerce features.

By Peyton Bigora • June 20, 2023

Kroger’s sales rise slightly in Q1 as it draws more higher-income shoppers

The grocer brought in $45.2 billion in total sales during the period, while identical-store sales excluding fuel rose 3.5%, down from 4.1% during the first quarter of 2022.

By Sam Silverstein , Catherine Douglas Moran • June 15, 2023

Pickup tallies record-high online sales share in May

The e-commerce channel was the only one that recorded year-over-year growth for the month, reaching more than half of e-grocery sales, according to the latest Brick Meets Click and Mercatus report. 

By Peyton Bigora • June 15, 2023

Shipt hires Meta exec as first chief growth officer

The Target-owned delivery service has tapped Katie Stratton for the newly created role, which aims to expedite the company’s growth in CPG and retail.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 15, 2023

Uber Health adds grocery, over-the-counter item delivery

The rideshare provider, which already offers non-emergency medical transportation and prescription delivery, has been expanding to coordinate care across multiple benefits.

By Rebecca Pifer • June 14, 2023

SNAP online ordering is now available nationwide

The USDA announced Friday that Alaska recently became the 50th state to start offering the e-commerce service.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 12, 2023

The evolution of e-grocery: Top 4 trends from the trenches

Grocers need to ground themselves in key focus areas to have a successful model.

June 12, 2023

The Friday Checkout: As retail media moves into stores, grocers need to proceed with caution

There’s a vast opportunity for retailers to bring digital advertising inside grocery stores — but bombarding shoppers with offers as they walk the aisles could diminish the consumer experience.

By Grocery Dive Staff • June 9, 2023

Aldi launches 30-minute delivery

Aldi Express offers a selection of nearly 2,000 items and joins other services from Kroger, Publix and Ahold Delhaize aimed at satisfying online demand for impulse and fill-in trips.

By Peyton Bigora , Jeff Wells • June 1, 2023

Instacart piloting ‘favorite shopper’ feature

The option, which allows consumers to single out their preferred in-store shoppers to fulfill future orders, will roll out in the coming weeks among select users. 

By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 31, 2023

The Friday Checkout: After the pandemic and inflation, could a price war be next for grocers?

Food retailers have shouldered much of the blame for the gaping holes inflation has eaten into shoppers’ budgets. What will the fight to change that perception cost them?

By Grocery Dive Staff • May 26, 2023

NGA says proposed WIC online ordering rule can be more accessible to independents

The trade group said it supports the USDA’s efforts to make e-commerce capabilities available to smaller grocers that participate in the nutrition program, but feels the concept needs further clarification.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 26, 2023

Shipt refreshes membership program with new digital dashboard and perks

As online platforms jockey for loyal users, the Target-owned provider said its revamp enhances personalization and offers more value for members.

By Peyton Bigora • May 24, 2023