E-commerce

Fridge No More is putting 15-minute delivery to the test in the US

In contrast to other convenience-focused delivery outfits, the New York City startup is focused on offering ultrafast delivery of a full grocery assortment.

By Jeff Wells • April 12, 2021

UFCW condemns Amazon's use of cashierless tech as retailer expands grocery store fleet

The labor organization also demanded an investigation after workers at an Amazon warehouse in Alabama voted not to unionize.

By Sam Silverstein • April 12, 2021

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The Grocery Dive Outlook on 2021

Fueled by digital shopping, rising competition and an ongoing health crisis, grocery retail is evolving faster than ever, and 2021 promises to be pivotal for the many companies vying for consumers’ food dollars. 

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H-E-B to provide on-campus grocery delivery at Texas A&M

The grocer will bring orders to eight dedicated zones at the university for a $5 charge and offer curbside pickup for free. 

By Sam Silverstein • April 09, 2021

NGA urging Congress to cut red tape facing WIC vendors

The trade association is pushing for a task force to improve the vendor management system and to allow for WIC online purchasing.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • UPDATED: April 9, 2021 at 4:03 p.m.

UNFI launches its digital marketplace

The endless aisles platform will offer retailers access to "hyperlocal" products outside of the distributor's warehouse network.

By Jeff Wells • April 08, 2021

URB-E looks to electric bicycles to make grocery delivery more efficient

The company operates a fleet that tows cargo carts holding up to 800 pounds through the streets of New York City and has more cities in its sights.

By Sam Silverstein • April 08, 2021

Wakefern taps digital marketing agency for fresh online look

Huge Brooklyn will revamp the retail cooperative's end-to-end digital experience and develop a roadmap for shopper-focused innovations.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 07, 2021

Shopify adds grocery marketplace to app store

Merchants can now access more than 20,000 natural and organic products through an app from supplier GreenDropShip.

By Jeff Wells • April 06, 2021

Price and safety concerns will endure post-pandemic, Instacart survey finds

After a year of disruption, the online delivery company also expects habits like stockpiling and shopping during weekdays will stick around.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 06, 2021

AutoStore owners sell 40% stake to SoftBank in $2.8B deal

The transaction, which AutoStore said is aimed at helping it expand in Asia, values the Norwegian robotics company at $7.7 billion.

By Sam Silverstein • April 06, 2021

Online grocery shopping quadruples since 2017, survey finds

More than six in 10 consumers overall say they shop for groceries online more now than they did pre-pandemic, according to PowerReviews.

By Lauren Manning • April 05, 2021

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Kroger maps its new digital 'ecosystem'

Offering a first look at its Ocado strategy, the grocer outlined plans to double online sales within three years and also improve margins.

By Jeff Wells • April 01, 2021

Report: Grocers invested $24B in past year on pandemic-related expenses

Retailers with fewer than 10 stores spent more than twice as much as larger retailers on safety-related expenses per store, the Food Industry Association found.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 01, 2021

Dom's Kitchen & Market brings in $15M ahead of its first store debut

The Chicago grocery startup, which counts veteran supermarket executive Bob Mariano among its founders, has so far raised $25 million from investors.

By Sam Silverstein • April 01, 2021

H Mart to open automated micro-fulfillment center

The Asian grocery chain has partnered with AutoStore and Bastian Solutions to bring the technology to its warehouse in Carlstadt, New Jersey.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 31, 2021

Albertsons partners with Google to boost online shopping convenience

The integration includes new shoppable features in Google Maps and Search, AI-powered list building and conversational commerce.

By Jeff Wells • March 30, 2021

Saladworks to open ghost kitchens inside Walmart stores

Through a deal with Ghost Kitchens Brand, the fast casual salad chain will open 60 units in the U.S. and 30 in Canada.

By Julie Littman , Jeff Wells • March 30, 2021

Instacart lawsuit over Seattle's delivery driver hazard pay mandate can proceed

In a Friday ruling, a King County Superior Court judge largely rejected an effort by the city to dismiss the June 2020 suit, which claims the ordinance is unconstitutional.

By Sam Silverstein • March 30, 2021

Southeastern Grocers is significantly boosting personalized digital offers

The grocer will dole out more than 200 million custom offers per month, including digital coupons and product recommendations.

By Jeff Wells • March 25, 2021

GoPuff raises $1.15B as its valuation doubles

The online convenience retailer, which is now worth $8.9 billion, plans to use the new investment to fuel its geographic expansion and to introduce more product categories.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 24, 2021

Meet the vertical automated grocery store

Boston-based startup Urbx aims to build its futuristic stores in cities across the country and provide micro-fulfillment technology to retailers.

By Jeff Wells • March 22, 2021

Albertsons is taking the next step in testing MFC technology

During a virtual retail conference, CEO Vivek Sankaran talked up the fulfillment technology's potential to lower costs and said the grocer will open seven automated micro-fulfillment facilities this year.

By Sam Silverstein • March 22, 2021

Wright's Market plans e-commerce initiative to fight food insecurity

The Alabama grocer has teamed up with Auburn University to help food-insecure seniors and families with young children place online orders.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 18, 2021

AutoStore builds facility to test micro-fulfillment tech

The Norwegian company’s new Innovation Center subjects robotic picking systems to temperature extremes and simulated earthquakes.

By Sam Silverstein • March 18, 2021