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Sam's Club extends same-day delivery to more than half of stores
The expansion via Instacart will touch at least 100 stores and 90 new markets by the end of this month.
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Report: Online grocery sales set to quadruple by 2023
The market has almost tripled since 2013 and demand is expected to accelerate as grocers innovate, availability expands and consumers become more comfortable with e-commerce platforms.
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Deep DiveIGA's CEO is bringing independents into the new age
One year into his tenure, John Ross is delivering cutting-edge data and e-commerce solutions to stores. But will it be enough to compete effectively against larger chains?
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Doug McMillon: 'I want to challenge your thinking of Walmart'
During an investor meeting Tuesday, executives talked up competitive acquisitions, innovation and investments to "empower" store associates.
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Declining apple sales present a challenge for retail
According to Nielsen data, the fruit dropped 5% in dollar sales and 8% in unit sales during the 52 weeks ending Sept. 15.
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Albertsons aims for endless aisles with new online marketplace
The grocer's latest site features more than 40,000 well-known and hard-to-find specialty brands, with plans to expand to 100,000 items by the end of this year.
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All tapped out? Global warming could impact world beer supply
A new study found that drought and heat could hurt barley crops enough to spike beer prices and decrease supply by the end of the century.
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Instacart's valuation surges with $600M in new funding
After the latest investment round led by D1 Capital Partners, the e-grocery company is valued at $7.6 billion.
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Kroger moves into wine delivery in 14 states
The grocer, which has partnered with Drinks Holdings to ship bottles to customers, plans to expand into additional markets. The supermarket giant will not sell any alcohol under its own label.
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Deep DiveGreen Zebra Grocery wants to conquer the West Coast
Can the grocery-convenience hybrid that its CEO calls 'a cross between Whole Foods and 7-Eleven' expand beyond its Portland enclave?
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Albertsons earnings improve in Q2, but long-term growth looks murky
The retailer posted a 1.4% increase in net sales and a 1% comps increase in its first earnings report following its failed merger with Rite Aid.
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Walmart enters exclusive partnership with Gerber
The grocer will feature the veteran baby food maker's new line, Freshful Start, at 50 locations across four states.
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MyWebGrocer to be acquired by software firm Mi9
The Vermont-based digital grocery solutions provider will join the retail software firm's lineup of retail solutions as vendor acquisitions heat up.
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Report: Walmart could overtake Amazon in online grocery this year
Walmart's rapid pickup and delivery expansion gives it the edge over Amazon, but both retailers could steal market share from competitors in years ahead, notes Deutsche Bank analyst Paul Trussell.
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Meal kit subscriptions grew 67% over the past year: report
According to an analysis by research firm Magid, 26% of consumers intend to sign up for one in the next six months.
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BJ's kicks off membership push focused on convenience and grocery
The club retailer wants to sign up new customers and get more people to experience some of its latest store features.
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Whole Foods wage increase fails to appease workers
Pay increased to $15 an hour as part of Amazon's announcement, yet frustration abounds as the company cuts back on stock options and continues to oppose unionization efforts.
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H-E-B set to launch upscale coffee shop at Houston stores
The Roastery, owned by New York City-based Four J Foods, will open its first location at one of the grocer's Houston stores next week, with three more locations to follow in the coming months.
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New Seasons Market encourages shoppers to bring in reusable containers
The Portland-based specialty grocer will give shoppers who do a 5-cent reward, and is replacing the plastic tubs that hold pre-packaged bulk foods.
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SponsoredAI for retail is more accessible than you think
Using AI and data science to automate business decisions in merchandising and marketing operations is the solution for retailers to remain competitive.
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Trick or Treat: Whole Foods campaigns for 6 better-for-you versions of childhood goodies
From Oct. 3-16, end caps will display signs for these emerging candy makers with the tagline: "Remember treats as a kid? So do we."
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Kroger rolls out Home Chef meal kits to stores
Five months after announcing the tie-up, Kroger is kicking off its nationwide in-store expansion with rotating selections in 225 Midwestern locations.
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CommonSense Robotics charts US partnerships as automated fulfillment demand grows
The Israeli technology firm plans to work with five leading grocers in 2019 and 2020, building automated warehouses that will prepare orders for delivery in less than an hour.
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Thrive Market enters the world of wine
The online grocer launched a line of clean, organic wines, which the company expects to generate eight figures within a year.
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Could Raley's start a trend in e-commerce marketing?
The grocer's new ads play up the convenience and personalized touch of its online shopping platform — a unique focus that could increase consumer adoption, according to Brick Meets Click.
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