E-commerce
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FAA grants approval for drone food delivery pilot in North Carolina
The drones will travel along a single fixed route from a distribution center to an outdoor recreational area.
By Emma Cosgrove • Aug. 16, 2019 -
The newest trend in meal kits: School lunches
Companies like Yumble and Nurture Life are catering to kids' food preferences as parents look for healthy, convenient school year solutions.
By Jessica Dumont • Aug. 16, 2019 -
Instacart makes further inroads with Walmart
The e-commerce provider now handles same-day grocery delivery from nearly 200 of Walmart Canada's 400 locations.
By Lauren Manning • Aug. 15, 2019 -
Walmart sets pace for competitors with strong Q2
The quarter vindicated Walmart's investments in omnichannel capabilities and digital sales as U.S. comps rose 2.8%.
By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 15, 2019 -
Meet the multi-format store
Denver's Choice Market is a c-store, grocer and fast-casual restaurant that does nearly a third of its business online — and it has big growth plans.
By Jeff Wells • Aug. 14, 2019 -
Walmart has more online customers than Instacart, report says
The retailer had 62% more users for its online grocery services in June, according to research from data company Second Measure.
By Lauren Manning • Aug. 14, 2019 -
Instacart competitor announces $3M in funding
Seattle-based Dumpling, which helps individuals run their own personal grocery delivery business and cultivate clients, said the money will go toward improving its platform.
By Lauren Manning • Aug. 12, 2019 -
Most back-to-school shoppers plan to buy in-store
For consumers shopping online, though, Amazon and Walmart are the top destinations, according to a new report by Coresight Research.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 09, 2019 -
SponsoredBuilding a people-first grocery delivery company
Convenience shouldn’t stand in the way of a truly personalized store experience.
By Alice Francis, EVP of Operations at Shipt • Aug. 08, 2019 -
Deep DiveRegional grocers fight back in online grocery war
SpartanNash, for one, has its own subscription service and wants to roll out Prime-like extras for customers.
By Jeff Wells • Aug. 08, 2019 -
H-E-B deepens digital investment with another tech hub
The company announced preliminary plans to open a 150,000-square-foot facility at its San Antonio headquarters by 2022.
By Jessica Dumont • Aug. 08, 2019 -
Blue Apron ends Jet.com partnership
After losing even more subscribers and posting another revenue drop in Q2, the meal kit maker is refocusing on its core direct-to-consumer business.
By Lauren Manning • Aug. 07, 2019 -
Thirstie CEO sees major growth ahead for alcohol delivery
The alcohol e-commerce and logistics company is seeing a surge in demand and plans to have 500 retail partners by the end of the year.
By Jessica Dumont • Aug. 07, 2019 -
SponsoredWhere grocery retail is headed: The year in trends
In grocery, change is the new normal. Track today’s trends and how grocers are staying competitive.
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Giant Eagle announces Pittsburgh tech hub
The 23,000-square-foot facility is set to open next year and will house 150 employees in an effort to boost the grocer's digital capabilities.
By Lauren Manning • Aug. 06, 2019 -
Snap Kitchen expands meal delivery to 15 markets
The company, which began as a brick-and-mortar retailer, now fills orders in San Antonio, Oklahoma City and Washington, D.C.
By Krishna Thakker • Aug. 05, 2019 -
Home Chef to nearly triple West Coast production footprint
The company will relocate to a 200,000-square-foot space in California to accommodate its growing customer base in both retail and e-commerce.
By Jessica Dumont • Aug. 02, 2019 -
Online shoppers turn to print and digital to plan purchases
Multiple promotions including digital coupons, print circulars and emails are influencing what consumers purchase online.
By Lauren Manning • Aug. 01, 2019 -
Uber explores grocery delivery in the UK
The ride-hailing company has been discussing delivery agreements with key retailers including Sainsbury's.
By Lauren Manning • July 30, 2019 -
ColumnPardon the Disruption: Standing out in the 'sea of sameness'
Amid relentless competition and an increasingly digital business, grocers have to adjust the ways they market themselves to customers.
By Jeff Wells • July 26, 2019 -
Walmart will pilot 'middle-mile' autonomous delivery in its hometown
The retailer will collaborate with startup Gatik to move goods along a two-mile stretch between a Neighborhood Market store and grocery pickup point.
By Lauren Manning • July 26, 2019 -
Amazon profits miss as expenses surge
The e-tailer's retail offerings performed well leading up to Prime Day while physical store sales — the majority of which are Whole Foods — remained flat.
By Daphne Howland • July 26, 2019 -
Weis 2 Go expands to 61 additional stores
The retailer will now offer pickup and delivery at 150 stores across seven states as it continues to advance technology and increase online sales.
By Krishna Thakker • July 24, 2019 -
Wakefern will test micro-fulfillment for 10 stores
Cooperative member ShopRite along with Takeoff Technologies opened an automated mini-warehouse in Clifton, New Jersey earlier this month.
By Jeff Wells • July 23, 2019 -
Vegan e-grocer eyes innovation, sustainability
Mylk Guys wants to be a platform for new plant-based foods and will use newly raised capital to expand to the East Coast.
By Jessica Dumont • July 22, 2019
