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Southeastern Grocers gamifies its rewards program
The grocer has launched “boosters” across its banners that reward loyalty program customers with personalized offers after each in-app challenge they complete.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 14, 2021 -
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Weee taps former Instacart marketing executive
Guillaume McIntyre will work to grow engagement with Asian and Hispanic communities as vice president of marketing for the online grocer.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 13, 2021 -
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TrendlineThe Grocery Dive Outlook on 2021
Fueled by digital shopping, rising competition and an ongoing health crisis, grocery retail is evolving faster than ever, and 2021 promises to be pivotal for the many companies vying for consumers’ food dollars.
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Thrive Market continues private label push by adding frozen meals made with Beyond Meat
The new co-branded offerings come as the online grocer, which now counts more than 1 million members, looks to up the quality and quantity of its own labels.
By Jeff Wells • May 12, 2021 -
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Ahold Delhaize's US identical sales move forward modestly in Q1
The grocery company has seen its U.S. operations grow behind the strength of Food Lion, its fastest-growing stateside banner, as it crosses the one-year mark of the pandemic.
By Sam Silverstein • May 12, 2021 -
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Stor.ai and Trax team up to offer on-demand picking workforce
The partnership combines Stor.ai’s picking technology and online platform with Trax’s labor pool of more than 1.4 million workers.
By Catherine Douglas Moran , Jeff Wells • May 10, 2021 -
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HelloFresh will open its largest US distribution facility in Q4
The German meal kit maker also recently brought its Green Chef brand to the U.K.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 10, 2021 -
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Sponsored by Fibre Box AssociationBoxes: the backbone of e-commerce
The home delivery model presents new opportunities for brands to deliver products in sustainable, durable packages – acknowledging increased interest in healthy, sustainable living.
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Blue Apron's profitability struggles continue as it focuses on product innovation
The meal kit company posted a $15.7 million net loss but posted a record high average order value in Q1.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 07, 2021 -
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Gopuff makes its first international acquisition
The company has entered Europe's highly competitive instant delivery market with the purchase of U.K.-based Fancy.
By Jeff Wells • May 06, 2021 -
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FreshDirect co-founder and CEO steps down
David McInerney will be replaced on an interim basis by Ahold Delhaize's chief digital officer as the grocery conglomerate eyes the "next phase of growth" for the e-grocer.
By Jeff Wells • May 06, 2021 -
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Q&AQ&A: Could grocery delivery boxes become the next major home appliance?
John Simms, founder and CEO of HomeValet, talks about his company's pilot with Walmart and why he thinks delivery containers will one day be as common as a dishwasher or oven.
By Sam Silverstein • May 05, 2021 -
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Despite e-commerce momentum, in-store shopping reigns supreme, survey finds
Pickup and delivery only accounted for 7% each of U.S. adults' favored grocery shopping method, according to a recent poll by Survey Monkey.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 05, 2021 -
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Walgreens rolls out 2-hour delivery nationwide
The pharmacy chain, which already partners with several third-party firms for on-demand delivery, is adding the option amid its push to reach more online shoppers.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 04, 2021 -
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Uber and Gopuff link up on 'everyday essentials' e-shop
Gopuff will power the white-label platform for Uber Eats, which will launch in 95 cities this June and expand nationwide in the summer.
By Jeff Wells • May 04, 2021 -
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OpinionSupermarkets are in for the fight of their lives
As nontraditional retailers and upstarts grab a larger share of sales, grocers need to master the entire digital domain, writes Gary Hawkins of the Center for Advancing Retail & Technology.
By Gary Hawkins • May 03, 2021 -
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Kroger delivery takes to the skies with drone pilot
The grocer, along with partner Drone Express, will begin making deliveries this spring in Ohio and then expand to California in the summer.
By Jeff Wells • May 03, 2021 -
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Farmstead finds its footing on the East Coast
The online grocer said early results in Charlotte, North Carolina, support its mid-market approach and have helped lay down a blueprint for its rapid expansion this year.
By Jeff Wells • April 30, 2021 -
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New Uber feature allows users to pick up grocery orders during their ride
Consumers can also pick up restaurant purchases, place multiple orders at one time and preorder items when an establishment is closed
By Emma Liem Beckett • April 30, 2021 -
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Rosie lowers accessibility barriers to online grocery ordering
The e-commerce company has met specific guidelines in an effort to ensure people with disabilities can use its software.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 30, 2021 -
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Safeway, Target use Google Pay to push promotions to consumers
The retailers have started notifying people about weekly specials through the tech company's digital wallet.
By Sam Silverstein • April 30, 2021 -
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Vaccinations increase confidence about shopping in stores, survey finds
Of the 1,000 participants in Inmar Intelligence's Grocery Retail Survey, 38% say they intend to rely on a combination of online and in-store shopping even after being inoculated.
By Sam Silverstein • April 29, 2021 -
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Publix rolls out online SNAP payments chainwide
Save Mart and Price Chopper/Market 32 also join Instacart's growing list of partners accepting EBT cards online as the payment option gains traction.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 29, 2021 -
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Delivery speed is king for online shoppers, survey shows
More than 60% of consumers in a recent survey by NielsenIQ said they'd like orders brought to them as fast as possible.
By Sam Silverstein • April 29, 2021 -
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How a tech startup helped an established New York grocer go online on its own terms
The ability to customize an e-commerce service for each of its stores drew Westside Market to the white-label platform offered by Homesome, which focuses on independent food retailers.
By Sam Silverstein • April 28, 2021 -
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Amazon's in-garage grocery delivery expands nationwide
After launching in five cities last November, the service is coming to all of the markets where Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods deliver.
By Catherine Douglas Moran , Jeff Wells • April 27, 2021
