E-commerce


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    DoorDash bolsters its grocery lineup

    The third-party e-commerce provider has added Stew Leonard’s, Fresh Encounter and three more grocers to its delivery roster.

    By Nov. 25, 2024
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    Walmart slashes US delivery costs by 40% per order

    Increased automation and more efficient driver routes helped the retail giant accomplish the feat for the third consecutive quarter.

    By Max Garland • Nov. 22, 2024
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    Top 5 stories from Grocery Dive

    Top stories from Grocery Dive 2023/2024

    By Grocery Dive staff
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    Instacart launching SNAP eligibility screener

    The company says it’s the first online grocery platform to roll out this kind of tool, which lets shoppers see if they qualify for SNAP benefits and directs them to state resources. 

    By Nov. 21, 2024
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    Instacart, DoorDash tackle consumers’ grocery affordability concerns

    The companies’ efforts come as the industry looks to make online shopping more appealing to price-conscious consumers.

    By Nov. 19, 2024
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    Kroger plans Shop the Scene experience on Hulu for holiday campaign

    Central to the effort is a 60-second spot, “The Case of the Disappearing Food,” that details how the act of sharing food can ignite the holiday spirit.

    By Jessica Deyo • Nov. 19, 2024
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    The Friday Checkout: A week later, Hannaford’s online outage continues

    Parent company Ahold Delhaize has shared few details about the cybersecurity issue it’s battling. The outage is a stark reminder that grocers need strong cyber defenses.

    By Grocery Dive Staff • Nov. 15, 2024
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    Grocery e-commerce surges in October, stoked by promotions

    Digital sales by food retailers reached a record $10.5 billion last month, powered by an exceptionally strong performance by the delivery channel.

    By Nov. 14, 2024
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    Third-party e-commerce providers continue to bolster grocery delivery offerings

    This week, Uber Eats announced a tie-up with Stew Leonard’s while Shipt partnered with The Fresh Market.

    By Nov. 14, 2024
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    Instacart records vigorous Q3

    Rising volumes and a growing advertising business helped drive the technology company’s results, though investors appear dissatisfied with its outlook.

    By Nov. 13, 2024
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    Wonder to acquire Grubhub for $650M

    Just Eat Takeaway originally purchased Grubhub for $7 billion in 2020 and has been trying to sell the company since 2022.

    By Julie Littman • Nov. 13, 2024
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    Hannaford suffers multi-day e-commerce outage as Ahold Delhaize contends with ‘cybersecurity incident’

    The parent company said the disruption forced it to take certain systems offline and affected some pharmacies and e-commerce services.

    By , Nov. 11, 2024
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    Amazon launches same-day drone delivery in Arizona city

    Customers near the company’s Tolleson facility can get thousands of items delivered by air, but there are limitations.

    By Max Garland • Nov. 8, 2024
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    In Remembrance: 5 grocery concepts and companies that got buried in 2024

    From the demise of Dom’s Kitchen & Market to the shuttering of Schnucks’ Eatwell banner, the industry has put several things to rest this year.

    By Oct. 31, 2024
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    Walmart adds pharmacy to same-day delivery

    The retail giant said it’s responding to a top customer request. Under this program, they can include prescriptions, grocery items or both for delivery.

    By Daphne Howland • Oct. 22, 2024
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    Grocery e-commerce soars in September as delivery posts another strong showing

    Delivery sales were up 50% last month, to $3.9 billion, but pickup also recorded respectable growth, according to Brick Meets Click and Mercatus.

    By Oct. 22, 2024
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    How grocers are jockeying for position in an age of rapid change

    The annual Groceryshop conference spotlighted the forces redefining how retailers, tech companies and customers approach grocery shopping.

    By Oct. 15, 2024
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    4 key takeaways from Groceryshop 2024

    The annual show centered on ways grocers can serve shoppers in an era where people have more choices than ever before — and remain sharply focused on saving money.

    By Oct. 14, 2024
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    Busting the myths of incrementality measurement in 2025

    Discover how brands are leveraging iROAS to measure incremental sales and optimize retail media strategies across growing channels.

    By Anne Harrell, Product Evangelist, Pacvue • Oct. 14, 2024
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    How Weis Markets is getting an e-commerce boost with Amazon

    The East Coast grocer was initially skeptical about linking with the online giant, but has reaped benefits including expanding its reach to more metro areas, the company’s CIO said.

    By Oct. 10, 2024
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    Amazon bundles online shopping of groceries and non-food items

    The company is diversifying its marketplace and fulfillment centers to allow Prime members to add goods from Amazon.com, Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods in one cart.

    By Oct. 10, 2024
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    Save A Lot to open micro-fulfillment center in Brooklyn

    The discount grocer partnered with Fabric and Uber and will continue to expand its on-demand delivery operation across New York City.

    By Oct. 9, 2024
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    DoorDash expands Wegmans partnership, adds 4 local grocers to marketplace

    The company continues to link up with regional and specialty grocers as it expands its delivery services beyond restaurants.

    By Oct. 8, 2024
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    Giant Eagle slashing delivery wait times

    The regional grocer is expanding its partnership with omnichannel platform Flybuy to reduce wait times for drivers.

    By Oct. 1, 2024
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    Top grocery trade shows in 2025

    From retail industry shows to category-specific events, here’s a look at the key grocery conferences happening next year.

    By Grocery Dive Staff • Updated Oct. 2, 2024
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    Walmart’s e-grocery sales powered by affluent households

    While supermarkets and Target have seen online sales decline among high-earning consumers, Walmart has experienced an increase, according to Brick Meets Click and Mercatus.

    By Sept. 30, 2024