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Ocado buys robotics startup as it looks to speed up delivery prep

The U.K.-based online grocery order-fulfillment company plans to pay 10.2 million euros ($10.9 million) to take over Myrmex, an automation specialist in which it initially invested in 2020.

By Sam Silverstein • May 24, 2022

Grocery Outlet partners with Uber on delivery pilot

The test, which involves 72 locations in California, Oregon and Washington, follows the retailer’s recent expansion of Instacart service to nearly 400 stores.

By Sam Silverstein • May 20, 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

5 areas grocery executives should prioritize this year: McKinsey

Food retail leaders should pay greater attention to topics such as sustainability, omnichannel growth and tech partnerships as industry challenges mount, the consulting firm said in a new report.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 18, 2022

Gopuff lands former Disney CEO Bob Iger as investor and advisor

The instant delivery company said it is tapping into Iger's experience leading an organization focused on building relationships with consumers.

By Sam Silverstein • May 18, 2022

93% of US has food delivery access, but barriers remain: report

Most people across the country, including 90% of those living in food deserts, can get food delivered from at least one of four major players, but issues like broadband access pose challenges, The Brookings Institution found.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 17, 2022

Gopuff launches first restaurant brand under its Kitchen division

The Mean Tomato will offer New York City-style pizzas that customers can add to their orders of snacks, drinks and other impulse buys.

By Jeff Wells • May 11, 2022

Grocery Outlet raises full-year guidance, will expand e-commerce coverage

CEO Eric Lindberg said during Tuesday's earnings call that the discount grocer plans to introduce Uber Eats and DoorDash delivery to a subset of stores following a successful online rollout with Instacart. 

By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 11, 2022

SpartanNash inks delivery and distribution deal with DoorDash

Under the agreement, DoorDash will become a delivery option for the grocery company's stores and independent retail clients, while SpartanNash will begin supplying DashMart online convenience stores.

By Jeff Wells • May 10, 2022

Food Rocket plans to offer 15-minute delivery from Chicago convenience store

The ultrafast grocery delivery startup intends to co-locate a fulfillment center with a Circle K location set to open this summer and plans to expand to additional cities this year.

By Sam Silverstein • May 10, 2022

3 ways grocers are elevating online order picking in their stores

As retailers continue to rely on their main locations to fill digital demand, many are trying to boost efficiency and quality through enhanced training, technology and store layouts.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 9, 2022

Online sales decline in April as inflation takes hold with shoppers

E-commerce sales for the month dropped almost 4% as order volume and active users fell, according to the latest report from Brick Meets Click and Mercatus.

By Jeff Wells • May 9, 2022

Robomart, Unilever link up to reinvent the ice cream truck

This summer, customers in Los Angeles will be able to hail self-service mobile markets stocked with brands owned by the CPG giant, including Ben & Jerry's and Breyers.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 6, 2022

Pardon the Disruption: Can grocers' food assortment become the pharmacy of the future?

As digital technology evolves and the link between food and health grows stronger, an opportunity is emerging for retailers to become a core part of the healthcare system.

By Jeff Wells • May 4, 2022

Instacart's sales sag 4% in first quarter, report says

Shoppers spent an average of $576 on Instacart’s platform during the first three months of 2022, down 9% from the same period last year, according to data from Bloomberg Second Measure.

By Sam Silverstein • May 4, 2022

Albertsons expands Uber delivery to more than 2K stores

With the addition of nearly 800 stores, shoppers can now order from the grocery chain's banners in Connecticut, Indiana, New Hampshire, Utah, Vermont and Rhode Island on the third-party platform.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 3, 2022

Aisles Abroad: How a Chinese e-grocer is delivering fresh foods fast in the world's most competitive grocery market

Beijing-based Missfresh has built a robust business in China's largest cities that relies on state-of-the-art dark stores and AI forecasting, but faces a challenging path as it looks to make money.

By Sam Silverstein • May 2, 2022

Publix kicks off 15-minute delivery from Instacart's new 'nano' centers

The grocer launched the service from a facility in Miami's Wynwood neighborhood on Thursday, with two additional dark stores opening in the area over the coming weeks.

By Jeff Wells • April 28, 2022

Grocers often miss chances to alert shoppers about online substitutions, survey finds

Nearly a third of online grocery shoppers will remain on a retailer’s site or app to look for an alternative when a product they want is unavailable, but just 25% report always getting a recommendation, data analysis firm Lucidworks found.

By Sam Silverstein • April 27, 2022

In challenge to Costco, Walmart+ boosts fuel discounts at thousands more gas stations

The retail giant's discount membership has enlisted 12,000 Exxon and Mobil locations to participate in one of its most enticing perks.

By Daphne Howland • April 27, 2022

Lunds & Byerlys gains 'shelf intelligence data' with inventory scanning tool

The new service is positioned as a cost-effective alternative to shelf-monitoring robots and cameras, with workers able to scan aisles in as little as 12 seconds using handheld devices.

By Jeff Wells • April 20, 2022

Gopuff taps former Amazon executive to oversee North American business

Maria Renz, who helped launch Amazon’s grocery business and mostly recently served as an executive vice president at SoFi, will oversee Gopuff’s strategy and execution in the U.S.

By Jeff Wells • April 14, 2022

Wegmans now offers SNAP online purchasing via Instacart

Eligible shoppers will initially have to purchase through Instacart's marketplace, though the grocer is working on making the option available on its own website and app.

By Jeff Wells • April 13, 2022

Misfits Market launches first private label with focus on pantry staples

The new Odds & Ends line marks the latest product assortment expansion for the e-grocer, which also recently started selling wine. 

By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 13, 2022

Albertsons' CEO sees loyalty as 'next phase' of business transformation

The grocer's loyalty program now has 30 million members, and the company hopes to deepen engagement across its digital and store initiatives, Vivek Sankaran told investors on Tuesday.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 12, 2022

Grocery delivery is off to a strong start in 2022

First-quarter sales rose 15% from a year ago, according to the latest figures from Brick Meets Click and Mercatus, driven by third-party e-commerce companies and speedy service providers.

By Jeff Wells • April 11, 2022