E-commerce
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Survey: E-commerce grocery demand this holiday season is twice as nice
Tech firm RichRelevance finds that 44% of shoppers — more than double the percentage last year — plan to buy Thanksgiving essentials online.
By Jennifer Sweeney • Nov. 16, 2018
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Lucky's Market launches delivery with Shipt
As of Nov. 15, the grocer is delivering to 18 metro areas in six states and plans to expand to more in the coming year.
By Krishna Thakker • Nov. 16, 2018
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As online grocery demand rises, grocers are scrambling to find solutions
The key is understanding consumer needs and matching them to the right technology.
By Jennifer Sweeney • Nov. 15, 2018
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Walmart exploring delivery via driverless vehicle
According to reports, the pilot program in Miami — which is a collaboration with Ford and Postmates — uses cars that are made to look driverless, but controlled by humans.
By Dan O'Shea • Nov. 15, 2018
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Walmart's e-commerce sales soar 43% helped by grocery demand
The retail giant has grown its market share in every major online category, with rising levels of satisfaction among younger shoppers, according to GlobalData Retail.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 15, 2018
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Ahold Delhaize open to M&A as part of its push to dominate local markets
At its Capital Markets Day in New York City, the grocery chain laid out what executives called an "ambitious" plan to strengthen its banners' market share and grow online sales.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 14, 2018
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Blue Apron lays off 4% of workers as more users abandon service
The meal kit maker posted disappointing figures across all key metrics, including a decline in orders per customer and average revenue per customer.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 14, 2018
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Amazon confirms NYC, Northern Virginia as HQ2 locations
The company also announced a new Operations Center of Excellence in Nashville, Tennessee.
By Kristin Musulin , Chris Teale • Nov. 13, 2018
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Ahold Delhaize wants to double online sales by 2021
The goal is part of a growth strategy that also includes boosting capital expenditures to 3% of sales and repositioning its Stop & Shop banner.
By Jeff Wells • Nov. 13, 2018
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Report: Target leads the way in omnichannel grocery shopping
Consulting firm Brick Meets Click finds that the retailer offers a more seamless experience between online and offline channels for customers than Kroger and Walmart.
By Jessica Dumont • Nov. 13, 2018
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Ahold Delhaize invests in robotics research
The company has partnered with Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands to develop and test new prototypes.
By Jeff Wells • Nov. 12, 2018
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OpinionHow grocers can drive brand loyalty in the age of disruption
With so many choices, consumers will gravitate towards retailers that feature the best deals and personalized offers, writes Curtis Tingle of Valassis.
By Curtis Tingle
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Stouffer's rolls out frozen meal kits nationwide
The Nestlé brand's four new offerings highlight the popularity of the trendy meal options along with frozen food makers' desire to stay relevant with consumers.
By Krishna Thakker • Nov. 12, 2018
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Shoppable recipe startup Myxx expands with Walmart, Albertsons and H-E-B
The partnerships bring the company's cook-and-click platform to more than 10,000 grocery stores in the U.S.
By Jessica Dumont • Nov. 08, 2018
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Kroger enables voice ordering for grocery pickup
The grocer has launched the service in six banner stores so far and says it will add more throughout this year and into 2019.
By Krishna Thakker • Nov. 08, 2018
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Peapod names Ahold Delhaize online executive as its new president
Selma Postma, who helped transform Dutch supermarket chain Albert Heijn into an omnichannel retailer, will take over the post at the online grocer starting Jan. 1.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 08, 2018
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Report: Walmart favored over Amazon among online grocery shoppers
Retail Feedback Group also found that around 50% more online grocery consumers purchase fresh foods through the channel compared to last year.
By Jessica Dumont • Nov. 07, 2018
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Instacart takes store pickup service nationwide
The move follows a monthslong test with Aldi, Publix, Tops Markets and Sprouts Farmers Market, among other retailers.
By Jeff Wells • Nov. 07, 2018
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Can Peapod's expansion in New York keep it competitive?
The e-grocer is opening its fifth wareroom on Long Island, increasing its grocery delivery capabilities by 10% for the region.
By Jessica Dumont • Nov. 06, 2018
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Deep DiveJust-ified: How FreshDirect's private brand is winning over online shoppers
Six years after its founding, the e-grocer's Just brand is focused on transparency and leveraging data to create one-of-a-kind selections.
By Krishna Thakker • Nov. 05, 2018
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Opinion7 big takeaways from Groceryshop
There were no earth-shattering announcements, but it was refreshing to have a venue focused on the foundational changes taking place in the supermarket industry, writes Laura Heller of Performics.
By Laura Heller
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Opinion4 ways grocers can improve their online product content
Grocery e-commerce is growing, but retailers often fail to engage customers with photos, interactive elements and other features, writes Content Analytics CEO Dave Feinleib.
By David Feinleib
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Grocers look to e-commerce for a holiday sales boost
Sprouts Farmers Market, for one, will offer a separate portal featuring complete holiday meals and catering trays, as well as recipe inspiration, starting Nov. 7.
By Jennifer Sweeney
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Albertsons announces plans for automated e-commerce fulfillment
The grocer will build a 10,000-square-foot micro-fulfillment center inside one of its stores early next year.
By Jeff Wells • Oct. 31, 2018
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On-demand delivery startup Deliv secures $40M in funding
The new round raised the company's valuation to several hundred million dollars and offers further evidence of the growing interest by investors in the food delivery scene.
By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 31, 2018