E-commerce
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Deep DiveDiscovery is lost in e-commerce. How can grocers improve?
The concept is core to bigger baskets and impulse buys online, but most companies have missed the mark, experts say.
By Jessica Dumont • Jan. 27, 2020 -
Kroger taps into food nostalgia with new podcast
The grocers' series, "Noshtalgia," will spotlight customers' favorite culinary memories and encourage listeners to shop the recipes.
By Jessica Dumont • Jan. 24, 2020 -
Publix's new digital deli counter to deliver customized sandwiches
The grocer is partnering with Instacart to deliver its popular subs and other made-to-order deli offerings to shoppers.
By Jessica Dumont • Jan. 23, 2020 -
The Fresh Market customizes online shopping
The retailer has launched a new app and website that allows customers to filter their shopping by a range of preferences, save favorite items and build a menu.
By Krishna Thakker • Jan. 23, 2020 -
Millennials are prime grocery pickup shoppers, report says
Young consumers utilize grocery pickup the most, while 30% of those that aren't using the service plan to in the future, according to research from Acosta.
By Krishna Thakker • Jan. 21, 2020 -
SpartanNash launches nutrition labels online and in-store
The grocer has introduced a system that addresses 22 different attributes and will help shoppers find foods that align with their dietary preferences.
By Jessica Dumont • Jan. 21, 2020 -
FMI rebrands as The Food Industry Association
The new name reflects efforts by the group to broaden its membership and focus on a “more interconnected supply chain” as the line between brick and mortar and e-commerce blurs.
By Jeff Wells • Jan. 21, 2020 -
Online promos boost unhealthy products, report finds
The Center for Science in the Public Interest said online promotions and search results among six food retailers are undermining Americans' attempts to eat well.
By Jessica Dumont • Jan. 17, 2020 -
SpartanNash adds location technology to Fast Lane
The new tool notifies customers when their order is ready and uses GPS technology to give stores an accurate arrival time.
By Krishna Thakker • Jan. 16, 2020 -
Instacart preps for major grocery pickup push
The company has rolled out new features and plans to double the number of stores that offer the service by year's end.
By Jessica Dumont • Jan. 14, 2020 -
Weis and Brookshire deepen personalized e-commerce
Both grocers are teaming up with Mercatus to utilize its new AI-driven AisleOne platform.
By Jessica Dumont • Jan. 09, 2020 -
Giant Food Stores to build 2nd e-commerce hub
The company will also construct two new stores and remodel 35 as part of a $114 million investment in its Pennsylvania operations.
By Jessica Dumont • Jan. 09, 2020 -
Tracking micro-fulfillment in the grocery industry
Grocery Dive is tallying the deals, specs and latest developments behind one of the industry's most promising new technologies.
By Nami Sumida • Jan. 08, 2020 -
Albertsons' ID sales see boost from e-commerce, private brands
CEO Vivek Sankaran said the company also reduced debt to the point where it’s in the "right zone" for an eventual public offering.
By Jeff Wells • Jan. 08, 2020 -
New Label Insight CEO aims to transform grocery e-commerce
Todd Morris, former global president at Catalina, wants to make better information available for consumers to end unanswered online searches — which he compares to out of stocks.
By Megan Poinski • Jan. 06, 2020 -
Deep Dive6 grocery trends to watch in 2020
Simplifying apps, evolving in-store dining and expanding micro-fulfillment will be on the menu for retailers in the year ahead, experts say.
By Jeff Wells , Jessica Dumont , Krishna Thakker • Jan. 06, 2020 -
Choice Market boosts its digital experience
Customers will see more cohesion across platforms and will also have access to a new loyalty program.
By Jessica Dumont • Dec. 17, 2019 -
Amazon Fresh continues to ramp up
The service is now available in more than 20 U.S. cities, and the retail giant has also opened a fresh grocery fulfillment center in Tampa, Florida.
By Jessica Dumont • Dec. 16, 2019 -
Walmart, Amazon continue to lead online grocery
Walmart has a greater share of the online grocery market while Amazon sees higher shopper satisfaction, according to a study from Retail Feedback Group.
By Lauren Stine • Dec. 13, 2019 -
Albertsons forms partnership with micro-fulfillment firm Takeoff
The two companies will work together to refine the order-picking technology and build more automated small-scale warehouses.
By Jeff Wells • Dec. 12, 2019 -
H-E-B launches new mobile app
My H-E-B will allow shoppers to order deliveries and curbside pickup, clip and redeem coupons and locate products inside stores.
By Krishna Thakker • Dec. 12, 2019 -
HelloFresh debuts hummus bowls
The meal kit company has partnered with food brand Sabra to bring two unique recipes to subscribers during the holiday season.
By Jennifer Sweeney • Dec. 09, 2019 -
Dive Awards
Disruptor of the Year: Walmart Grocery Pickup
The retailer continues to outpace its competitors, adding around 1,000 locations in 2019 alone while keeping prices low.
By Jeff Wells • Dec. 09, 2019 -
Dive Awards
E-commerce Player of the Year: Ahold Delhaize
The company has mobilized its greatest online asset, Peapod, across its banners while simultaneously crafting localized brands like Giant Direct.
By Jessica Dumont • Dec. 09, 2019 -
Dive Awards
Private Label Retailer of the Year: Amazon
The retail giant has put grocers on notice, putting more resources to its private label line and rolling out all 10 of its grocery brands in the last three years.
By Krishna Thakker • Dec. 09, 2019
