E-commerce
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Blue Apron founder launches next-gen food company
Focused on regenerative agriculture, Cooks Venture will sell heirloom pasture-raised chickens starting at $40 for two birds beginning in July.
By Lauren Manning • March 20, 2019 -
Deep DiveBeyond bells and whistles: How grocery apps are (and should be) evolving
From couponing to wayfinding to online ordering, retailers' mobile offerings are still a work in progress, experts say.
By Jessica Dumont • March 18, 2019 -
Amazon Meal Kits surface at Whole Foods
First launched online in 2017, the kits are now sold at select stores in California, Nevada and Arizona.
By Jessica Dumont • March 18, 2019 -
Ocado to open its first US office in Washington, DC
The company will open a temporary base of operations in Tysons, Virginia next month while it searches for a permanent location.
By Jessica Dumont • March 18, 2019 -
Kroger's autonomous delivery test moves to Houston
The grocer said it will conclude its Scottsdale, Arizona pilot this month, which launched in 2018, before initiating phase two in Texas this spring.
By Jeff Wells • March 14, 2019 -
Walmart CFO: grocery a 'halo' for the retailer
In a presentation to investors, Brett Biggs highlighted the success of online grocery and how it is a major driver in the company's overall growth.
By Jessica Dumont • March 13, 2019 -
Shipt appoints former Target exec as new CEO
The appointment of Kelly Caruso, who formerly held positions in hardlines and global sourcing for the retailer, comes as the e-commerce company fights for new grocery business.
By Lauren Manning • March 12, 2019 -
Bottoms up: Instacart expands alcohol delivery to 14 states
The move caters to retailers seeking higher margins and new shopping occasions in e-commerce.
By Jessica Dumont • March 12, 2019 -
Walmart wins in grocery pickup, while Amazon dominates delivery, survey says
Adoption rates for e-commerce are still low, but grocery pickup is gaining steam in the southern U.S. while delivery scores big in the Northeast.
By Lauren Manning • March 07, 2019 -
Sprouts, Piggly Wiggly and Harps Foods embrace Instacart
A number of smaller grocers are turning to the online grocery service, helping the company regain some momentum after recent public stumbles.
By Jessica Dumont • March 06, 2019 -
Farmstead partners with Kraft Heinz to expand inventory
The company is adding pantry staple classics including Jell-O and Kraft Mac & Cheese to provide one-stop online grocery shopping.
By Lauren Manning • March 05, 2019 -
AmazonFresh to feature sponsored products on website
The content, which will appear to U.S. shoppers where the service is available, will create a way for food brands to stand out.
By Lauren Manning • March 04, 2019 -
Fresco Y Más jumps into e-commerce
The chain says it's one of the first Hispanic grocers to offer online ordering and delivery.
By Jeff Wells • March 01, 2019 -
Brookshire brings curbside pickup to stores in Texas
Like many regional grocers, the company is angling to stay competitive as national retailers digitize the grocery experience.
By Lauren Manning • Feb. 28, 2019 -
Stop & Shop will open more automated fulfillment centers this year
Ahold Delhaize will roll out "several" additional small-scale e-commerce facilities across the chain, with deployment accelerating in 2020.
By Jeff Wells • Feb. 27, 2019 -
Costco surpasses Amazon in customer satisfaction survey
The club retailer's investments in online shopping are paying off, according to the latest American Consumer Satisfaction Index report, while numerous supermarket chains saw their scores decline.
By Krishna Thakker • Feb. 27, 2019 -
Schnucks kicks off alcohol delivery in Missouri and Illinois
More grocers are navigating local liquor laws and tapping into the niche but growing e-commerce channel.
By Jessica Dumont • Feb. 27, 2019 -
Amazon launches private label milk
New Happy Belly brand dairy products, including half-and-half and lactose-free milk, are the first such offerings made by the e-commerce company, according to TJI Research.
By Jessica Dumont • Feb. 25, 2019 -
Pink Dot signs exclusive delivery partnership with Postmates
The move comes as the hip Southern California grocery and c-store chain plans to expand to Phoenix, New York and Chicago.
By Jennifer Sweeney • Feb. 25, 2019 -
SponsoredGetSwift's farm-to-table, scheduling tech deals solidify its last-mile offering
As more companies look to improve their delivery operations, they have found that they also need staffing solutions such as scheduling to go along with it.
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Nielsen and NPD team up to track omnichannel shopping
The companies say they'll combine strengths to create an "omnishopper panel" that measures in-store and online sales across categories.
By Jeff Wells • Feb. 21, 2019 -
Boxed CEO sees 2019 as a 'breakout year'
From warehouse technology to a greater focus on fresh foods, Chieh Huang says he wants to balance legacy strengths with emerging business opportunities.
By Jeff Wells • Feb. 20, 2019 -
Kroger announces 2 more Ocado sites
The grocer plans to build its second and third automated warehouses in the Mid-Atlantic and central Florida.
By Jeff Wells • Feb. 19, 2019 -
Walmart e-commerce sales grow 43%
The big-box retailer is seeing more customers using its online grocery services and larger basket sizes.
By Corinne Ruff • Feb. 19, 2019 -
Insurance company pilots meal delivery program
Blue Cross Blue Shield hopes to take the guesswork and obstacles out of using food as medicine, as well as help tackle the accessibility of healthy food.
By Lauren Manning • Feb. 19, 2019
