E-commerce

Instacart creates its own version of DoubleDash

Similar to the feature DoorDash launched last year, Instacart’s OrderUp! lets customers shop from an additional retailer with a waived delivery fee within a limited time after placing an order.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 15, 2022

Thrive Market enters the beauty industry with new line of private label products

The brand consists of 26 individual products meant for all skin, body and hair types at prices that are competitive with major brands.

By Peyton Bigora • Aug. 12, 2022

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Digital transformation

Food retailers are embracing innovation as they look to fill orders more efficiently, boost convenience — and keep up with digitally savvy shoppers.

By Grocery Dive staff

Online ethnic grocery marketplace Bakkal completes $3M seed round

The startup plans to use the funds to support technology development, grow its engineering team and expand marketing activities.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 12, 2022

Publix begins offering curbside pickup at select pharmacies

The service has launched at locations in Florida, Georgia, Alabama and Virginia and will expand to North Carolina and South Carolina in the future. 

By Peyton Bigora • Aug. 11, 2022

Gopuff invests in delivery worker benefits amid business challenges

The instant delivery company now offers instant payment options for its workers, building on updates like an enhanced driver app and new support tools.

By Brett Dworski • Aug. 9, 2022

FreshDirect to launch first loyalty program

The online grocer has enlisted a digital marketing firm to develop the program, which it aims to roll out in early 2023.

By Jeff Wells • Aug. 9, 2022

Online grocery sales increased 17% in July

Inflation and COVID-19 concerns continue to lift sales, though more of the benefits are flowing to mass merchandisers, according to the latest monthly research from Brick Meets Click and Mercatus.

By Jeff Wells • Aug. 9, 2022

Farmstead stops operating in 4 of its 5 markets

The online grocer has paused service in Chicago, Miami, and Charlotte and Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina, and is now only operating in its home market of San Francisco, said CEO Pradeep Elankumaran.

By Jeff Wells • Aug. 8, 2022

7-Eleven reportedly acquires delivery startup, intends to compete with DoorDash

The c-store giant bought Skipcart, which provides same-day and on-demand delivery, according to The Information. 

By Brett Dworski • Aug. 8, 2022

Instacart brings FoodStorm’s catering software to its app

The integration builds on Instacart’s expansion into the meals space at a time when inflation is prompting many consumers to skip restaurant dining and eat at home.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 5, 2022

The Friday Checkout: Instacart raises eyebrows with IPO plans

The company is reportedly planning to go public before 2022 ends and also expanding beyond food to fashion with limited edition streetwear products. Yes, there are carrots.

By Grocery Dive Staff • Aug. 5, 2022

Associated Wholesale Grocers, DoorDash offer online grocery services to independent retailers

Shoppers can place orders from retailers that source products from the food wholesaler without needing to select a time slot or meet a minimum order requirement.

By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 3, 2022

Uber is looking to change its 'frustrating' US grocery experience

After a rough launch with Cornershop two years ago, Uber is now aiming to course-correct by adding new features on Eats for customers, workers and retailers.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 27, 2022

Target to open 3 new sortation centers in 'stores-as-hubs' push

New facilities in Chicago and Denver will help free up store space, batch orders and ease deliveries.

By Alejandra Salgado • July 27, 2022

Albertsons rolls out SNAP online payment

The company now offers the purchasing capability at five banners through its own platform as well as the Instacart app.

By Catherine Douglas Moran , Jeff Wells • July 25, 2022

Tracking the development of Kroger’s automated e-commerce center network

The grocer has returned to San Antonio, a market it left in the early ‘90s, with delivery-only service from a spoke site in the city, per a local news report.

Updated Aug. 5, 2022

The Friday Checkout: Grocery sales are up, but discount stores are reaping the benefits

While traditional grocers might not be as hot as discounters right now, they’re still benefiting from at-home eating trends spurred by inflation and the pandemic.

By Grocery Dive Staff • July 22, 2022

Instacart founder Apoorva Mehta to exit company once it goes public

CEO Fidji Simo will assume Mehta's current role leading the company's board when he departs.

By Jeff Wells , Sam Silverstein • July 22, 2022

Comparing Kroger's and Albertsons' delivery membership programs

Both grocers have turned to subscription programs laden with added perks to fuel online shopping. So how do they stack up?

By Jeff Wells • July 21, 2022

DoorDash adds 2-step ID verification for alcohol delivery

Drivers must scan the front of a customer’s identification card with the DoorDash app to verify identity and age prior to completing an alcohol delivery. 

By Julie Littman • July 21, 2022

Uber ramping up grocery service with new features on Eats app

Offering more items, improved barcode scanning and order scheduling when stores are closed are a few ways the company is “betting in a huge way on grocery,” said Oskar Hjertonsson, Uber’s global head of grocery and retail. 

By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 21, 2022

Home Chef opens new production facility as it eyes continued growth

The Kroger-owned meal kit maker has inaugurated a 181,000-square-foot center in Douglasville, Georgia, after surpassing $1 billion in annual sales last year.

By Sam Silverstein • July 20, 2022

Walmart's electric vehicle deal blocks Amazon as rivalry expands

The agreement prevents Canoo from making EVs for the e-commerce giant. One expert said Amazon is likely "more amused than anything."

By Max Garland • July 20, 2022

Walmart expands Spanish search on website

At the height of the pandemic, the retailer saw its Spanish queries spike more than five times compared to pre-pandemic levels.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 18, 2022

Fabric lays off 40% of its workforce, names new leader

CEO and co-founder Elram Goren has stepped aside as the micro-fulfillment technology company shifts from a service- and network-oriented business strategy to focusing on selling hardware and software.

By Sam Silverstein • July 15, 2022