E-commerce
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Walmart, Amazon continue to lead online grocery
Walmart has a greater share of the online grocery market while Amazon sees higher shopper satisfaction, according to a study from Retail Feedback Group.
By Lauren Stine • Dec. 13, 2019 -
Albertsons forms partnership with micro-fulfillment firm Takeoff
The two companies will work together to refine the order-picking technology and build more automated small-scale warehouses.
By Jeff Wells • Dec. 12, 2019 -
H-E-B launches new mobile app
My H-E-B will allow shoppers to order deliveries and curbside pickup, clip and redeem coupons and locate products inside stores.
By Krishna Thakker • Dec. 12, 2019 -
HelloFresh debuts hummus bowls
The meal kit company has partnered with food brand Sabra to bring two unique recipes to subscribers during the holiday season.
By Jennifer Sweeney • Dec. 09, 2019 -
Dive Awards
Disruptor of the Year: Walmart Grocery Pickup
The retailer continues to outpace its competitors, adding around 1,000 locations in 2019 alone while keeping prices low.
By Jeff Wells • Dec. 09, 2019 -
Dive Awards
E-commerce Player of the Year: Ahold Delhaize
The company has mobilized its greatest online asset, Peapod, across its banners while simultaneously crafting localized brands like Giant Direct.
By Jessica Dumont • Dec. 09, 2019 -
Dive Awards
Private Label Retailer of the Year: Amazon
The retail giant has put grocers on notice, putting more resources to its private label line and rolling out all 10 of its grocery brands in the last three years.
By Krishna Thakker • Dec. 09, 2019 -
SponsoredUS consumers are growing hungrier for online groceries. RFID can help you deliver.
Implementing RFID labeling now can give you the edge when the online share of the market finally expands from a nibble to a bite.
By Julie Vargas, Avery Dennison Corporation • Dec. 04, 2019 -
OpinionHow grocers will serve their brands and the customer in 2020
Companies will look to regain control of the shopper experience and fortify their businesses against Amazon, writes Sylvain Perrier of Mercatus.
By Sylvain Perrier • Dec. 02, 2019 -
Loblaw widens assortment with online marketplace
The marketplace will span five new categories and introduce third-party suppliers to offer shoppers more products through the grocer's PC Express service.
By Jessica Dumont • Nov. 25, 2019 -
Peapod cooks up air fryer meal kit
The e-grocer teamed up with cookbook author and influencer Gina Homolka of Skinnytaste to offer a "fried" chicken dinner online and in select stores.
By Jessica Dumont • Nov. 22, 2019 -
Walmart shuts down Jet's fresh grocery service in New York City
The e-commerce brand’s year-old "City Grocery Experience" has struggled with out-of-stocks and executive turnover, Bloomberg reported.
By Jessica Dumont , Jeff Wells • Nov. 22, 2019 -
Sprouts names former Walmart.com CEO to board
Retail veteran Joel Anderson, currently president and CEO of value retailer Five Below, brings a storied e-commerce background to the natural foods retailer.
By Lauren Stine • Nov. 21, 2019 -
Mercato pushes delivery subscriptions with 1-day deal
The online grocery market will sell its Mercato Green annual membership — typically $96 — for $1 on Nov. 30.
By Jennifer Sweeney • Nov. 21, 2019 -
Kroger expands wine delivery for the holidays
The grocer's direct-to-consumer home service added a "build-your-own pack" feature online and expanded coverage to Arizona, bringing its footprint to 19 states.
By Jessica Dumont • Nov. 20, 2019 -
SponsoredBringing the convenience of same-day grocery delivery to new customers
Grocery delivery can provide independence, overcome isolation, and bring to life new opportunities for scores of people.
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Loblaw will test micro-fulfillment to power pickup
The Canadian grocer has partnered with Takeoff Technologies to build a 12,000-square-foot facility inside one of its Toronto area stores.
By Lauren Stine • Nov. 14, 2019 -
Walmart launches voice shopping for grocery on Apple
The Siri shortcut will allow customers to say "add to Walmart" and list out products they want in their online cart.
By Krishna Thakker • Nov. 13, 2019 -
Aldi fuels e-commerce battle with alcohol delivery
Following a similar announcement from Walmart, the discounter will offer home service from stores nationwide.
By Jessica Dumont • Nov. 13, 2019 -
Deep DiveDoes the gig economy have a future in grocery stores?
On-demand labor is now an integral part of e-commerce and promises to fill stocking, merchandising and other jobs, but high turnover and a changing industry could check its lofty ambitions.
By Jeff Wells • Nov. 07, 2019 -
Costco and Instacart pilot prescription delivery
The test will take place in California and Washington, and will offer free delivery with a purchase of $35 or more for customers who are members of either company.
By Jessica Dumont • Nov. 07, 2019 -
Kroger doubles down on Restock
Executives say the wide-ranging strategy is starting to pay off and admitted it initially "asked stores to do too much" — but not everyone is sold on the strategy.
By Jeff Wells • Nov. 06, 2019 -
SponsoredNRF2020: Current, correct and complete - breaking boundaries in pricing
With constant innovation and growth in the industry, many believe that traditional brick and mortar stores are going to fall short. But, physical stores have untapped potential that can bring them success in this ever-changing market.
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Giant promotes Direct e-commerce service in new ads
The humorous TV spots feature store employees delivering grocery orders to distracted shoppers' waiting cars.
By Jeff Wells • Nov. 05, 2019 -
Instacart gig workers begin 3-day protest over tipping policy
The company's contractors are calling for the default tip to be set to 10% instead of 5%, according to a blog post.
By Jessica Dumont • Nov. 04, 2019
