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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 Sam Silverstein • 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 Sam Silverstein • 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 Sam Silverstein • Oct. 14, 2024 -
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Sponsored by PacvueBusting 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 Sam Silverstein • 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 Peyton Bigora • 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 Peyton Bigora • 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 Peyton Bigora • 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 Peyton Bigora • 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 Peyton Bigora • Sept. 30, 2024 -
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Gopuff launches new ad tools aimed at young consumers
The delivery service has beefed up its platform to help brands connect with Gen Z and millennial consumers whether in-app, in-bag or off-platform.
By Chris Kelly • Sept. 27, 2024 -
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Amazon adds New Seasons to delivery roster
The Portland, Oregon-area chain is the latest grocer to sign on to the retail giant’s third-party e-commerce offering.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 26, 2024 -
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H-E-B links with San Antonio for diabetes insulin assistance program
The initiative will offer free insulin delivery within a 15-mile radius of the grocer’s 19 participating pharmacies.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 20, 2024 -
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Walmart’s major grocery moves so far in 2024
From in-store restaurant tie-ups to a new private label, the retailer has ramped up its efforts to stand out as a food destination.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 19, 2024 -
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Driven by delivery, online grocery sales increase for third consecutive month
While all three fulfillment methods grew in August, recent promotions for subscription and membership programs focused on delivery.
By Peyton Bigora • Sept. 16, 2024 -
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H Mart links with DoorDash
The e-commerce provider will offer grocery delivery from over 75 of the Asian supermarket chain’s stores.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 13, 2024 -
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Instacart focuses on diversifying tech, brand partners to fuel growth
The company is expanding its advertising base to include emerging brands and growing its retail partnerships by providing more services, CEO Fidji Simo said at a conference.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 12, 2024 -
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Online grocery prices decline in August at fastest pace in a decade: report
Digital prices for groceries fell by nearly 4% last month as overall inflation continued to cool, according to data from Adobe Analytics.
By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 11, 2024 -
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Amazon Fresh gets new private brand, expanded Prime savings
The updates, which also include a revamped online storefront, highlight the retailer’s continued efforts to bolster the grocery banner.
By Peyton Bigora • Sept. 10, 2024 -
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Amazon adds Metropolitan Market to its delivery roster
The company has started fulfilling online orders from four of the Seattle-area banner’s locations in addition to expanding its e-commerce partnership with Weis Markets.
By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 4, 2024 -
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Sponsored by Mars WrigleyReady for Halloween? The “Mars Tricks, Treats and Trends” report illuminates consumer behaviors around the season
As the authority on Halloween, Mars Wrigley is helping grocers unpack consumer behaviors and purchase patterns around candy’s biggest season.
By Mars Wrigley • Sept. 3, 2024 -
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Instacart Health unveils its largest government partnership
The company and Montgomery County, Maryland, launched a program that uses online grocery technology and public funding to combat childhood hunger and the “SNAP Gap.”
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 29, 2024 -
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H-E-B adds quick delivery for small orders
Called H-E-B Now, the new option allows customers to get up to 15 grocery items in 45 minutes or less through the Favor app.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 26, 2024
