E-commerce

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    Albertsons posts a strong Q1 as pharmacy and digital operations steam ahead

    The grocery chain saw identical sales rise twice as fast as they did a year ago and posted an e-commerce sales gain of 25%.

    By • July 15, 2025
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    Grocery e-commerce sales jump nearly 30% in June

    Delivery, pickup and ship-to-home all reported year-over-year sales gains of at least 25% as Walmart continues to threaten supermarkets, Brick Meets Click found.

    By • July 14, 2025
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    Top 5 stories from Grocery Dive

    Top stories from Grocery Dive first half of 2025.

    By Grocery Dive staff
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    The Friday Checkout: Amazon’s in need of Prime Day grocery volunteers

    The company asked New York City-area grocery corporate employees to assist in packing orders in one of the company’s Amazon Fresh warehouses, The Guardian reported.

    By Grocery Dive Staff • July 11, 2025
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    Food Lion adds location-tracking tech to its pickup operations

    The grocer joins fellow Ahold Delhaize-owned chains in the U.S. in using Flybuy’s platform to boost efficiency by syncing order preparation with customer arrivals.

    By • July 9, 2025
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    New grocery app allows for real-time price comparison

    Grocery Dealz acts as an e-commerce marketplace that allows shoppers to compare costs between supermarkets and quickly build a cart.

    By • July 7, 2025
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    Kroger is striving for e-commerce profitability. What will it take to get there?

    The grocer believes its drive to streamline its online operations is poised to pay off as it strives to cut expenses across its overall business.

    By • July 2, 2025
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    Uber expands regional grocery partner roster

    The six newly announced Uber Eats partners include Vallarta Supermarkets in California and King Kullen in the Northeast.

    By • July 2, 2025
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    Ahold Delhaize USA says cyberattack exposed personal data of 2M people

    The intruders who gained access to the grocer’s online systems in November had access to information including birthdays, Social Security numbers and bank account details.

    By • June 30, 2025
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    Walmart tests dark stores

    As the retailer accelerates its delivery efforts, the brick-and-mortar locations will fulfill online orders — but are not open to the public. 

    By Kaarin Moore • June 30, 2025
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    Instacart amping up rewards programs for gig workers

    The grocery technology company announced updates to its Cart Star shopper rewards as well as plans for an all-new Instacart Shopper Rewards Card.

    By • June 27, 2025
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    Walmart CFO talks private brand, delivery growth

    “Bettergoods has been a big success story for us,” John David Rainey said at a recent conference.

    By • June 23, 2025
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    Beyond s’mores: Reimagining summer traditions with sweet temptations

    Summer sells itself, but the right products and displays can help each aisle do a little more heavy lifting.

    June 23, 2025
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    Amazon Prime members prefer Walmart for online grocery shopping, research shows

    About 60% of surveyed online grocery shoppers who subscribe to the service bought groceries from Walmart during the 12 months ahead of an April poll by Coresight Research.

    By • June 17, 2025
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    H-E-B pilots autonomous vehicle delivery in Austin

    The robots ferry products from one store in the city to customers who live roughly one mile away.

    By • June 17, 2025
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    Walmart survival guide for grocers

    In this three-part series, Grocery Dive uses expert insights and market share data to explore the mass retailer’s impact on the grocery segment and how supermarkets can stand out.

    By Grocery Dive Staff • June 16, 2025
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    How grocers can level the playing field against Walmart in e-commerce

    Now that Walmart expects its online division to turn a profit this year, it’s time for grocers to find their niche to hold onto their omnichannel customers. 

    By • June 12, 2025
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    Delivery continues to fuel grocery e-commerce growth

    The channel accounted for nearly all of the 27% year-over-year jump in online food sales in May, Brick Meets Click found.

    By • June 11, 2025
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    Uber grocery executive named to lead delivery operations

    Susan Anderson, who formerly led the company’s grocery and retail operations, is now serving as its global head of delivery.

    By • June 11, 2025
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    Walmart is quickly gaining ground in the grocery industry. What does that mean for other retailers?

    The mass retailer and Giant Eagle are dueling for control of Pittsburgh’s grocery market — and similar battles are playing out in other markets across the U.S.

    By , • June 10, 2025
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    Walmart to expand drone delivery to 5 more cities

    Customers in Atlanta, Houston and more will be able to tap into the technology by next year as part of the retailer's deepening collaboration with Wing.

    By Max Garland • June 9, 2025
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    As grocery spending growth slows, e-commerce could pick up the slack

    Fast-growing digital sales are in a position to help counter headwinds posed by issues including uncertainty over tariffs and potential SNAP cuts, Brick Meets Click reported.

    By • June 5, 2025
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    Walmart links healthcare with grocery shopping

    The retailer has introduced a virtual badge to help Medicare Advantage members identify items they can buy with their OTC benefits.

    By • May 29, 2025
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    FreshDirect ventures into physical retail

    The e-grocer has opened a temporary brick-and-mortar location in the resort town of Southampton, New York.

    By • May 27, 2025
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    Instacart CEO’s exit won’t shift company strategy, top exec says

    As the company eyes ways to grow e-grocery penetration, it’s continuing to follow its business strategy while also refining several areas of the business, its CFO said.

    By • May 21, 2025
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    Loyalty programs drive grocery e-commerce sales

    Walmart+ members drove around two-thirds of online food sales for the company in April, according to research by Brick Meets Click and Mercatus.

    By • May 14, 2025