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Weee taps former Instacart marketing executive

Guillaume McIntyre will work to grow engagement with Asian and Hispanic communities as vice president of marketing for the online grocer.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 13, 2021

Thrive Market continues private label push by adding frozen meals made with Beyond Meat

The new co-branded offerings come as the online grocer, which now counts more than 1 million members, looks to up the quality and quantity of its own labels.

By Jeff Wells • May 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. 

By Grocery Dive staff

Ahold Delhaize's US identical sales move forward modestly in Q1

The grocery company​ has seen its U.S. operations grow behind the strength of Food Lion, its fastest-growing stateside banner, as it crosses the one-year mark of the pandemic.

By Sam Silverstein • May 12, 2021

Stor.ai and Trax team up to offer on-demand picking workforce

The partnership combines Stor.ai’s picking technology and online platform with Trax’s labor pool of more than 1.4 million workers.

By Catherine Douglas Moran , Jeff Wells • May 10, 2021

HelloFresh will open its largest US distribution facility in Q4

The German meal kit maker also recently brought its Green Chef brand to the U.K.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 10, 2021

Sponsored by Fibre Box Association

Boxes: the backbone of e-commerce

The home delivery model presents new opportunities for brands to deliver products in sustainable, durable packages – acknowledging increased interest in healthy, sustainable living.

Blue Apron's profitability struggles continue as it focuses on product innovation

The meal kit company posted a $15.7 million net loss but posted a record high average order value in Q1.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 07, 2021

Gopuff makes its first international acquisition

The company has entered Europe's highly competitive instant delivery market with the purchase of U.K.-based Fancy.

By Jeff Wells • May 06, 2021

FreshDirect co-founder and CEO steps down

David McInerney will be replaced on an interim basis by Ahold Delhaize's chief digital officer as the grocery conglomerate eyes the "next phase of growth" for the e-grocer.

By Jeff Wells • May 06, 2021

Q&A

Q&A: Could grocery delivery boxes become the next major home appliance?

John Simms, founder and CEO of HomeValet, talks about his company's pilot with Walmart and why he thinks delivery containers will one day be as common as a dishwasher or oven.

By Sam Silverstein • May 05, 2021

Despite e-commerce momentum, in-store shopping reigns supreme, survey finds

Pickup and delivery only accounted for 7% each of U.S. adults' favored grocery shopping method, according to a recent poll by Survey Monkey.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 05, 2021

Walgreens rolls out 2-hour delivery nationwide

The pharmacy chain, which already partners with several third-party firms for on-demand delivery, is adding the option amid its push to reach more online shoppers.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 04, 2021

Uber and Gopuff link up on 'everyday essentials' e-shop

Gopuff will power the white-label platform for Uber Eats, which will launch in 95 cities this June and expand nationwide in the summer.

By Jeff Wells • May 04, 2021

Opinion

Supermarkets are in for the fight of their lives

As nontraditional retailers and upstarts grab a larger share of sales, grocers need to master the entire digital domain, writes Gary Hawkins of the Center for Advancing Retail & Technology. 

By Gary Hawkins • May 03, 2021

Kroger delivery takes to the skies with drone pilot

The grocer, along with partner Drone Express, will begin making deliveries this spring in Ohio and then expand to California in the summer.

By Jeff Wells • May 03, 2021

Farmstead finds its footing on the East Coast

The online grocer said early results in Charlotte, North Carolina, support its mid-market approach and have helped lay down a blueprint for its rapid expansion this year.

By Jeff Wells • April 30, 2021

New Uber feature allows users to pick up grocery orders during their ride

Consumers can also pick up restaurant purchases, place multiple orders at one time and preorder items when an establishment is closed

By Emma Liem Beckett • April 30, 2021

Rosie lowers accessibility barriers to online grocery ordering

The e-commerce company has met specific guidelines in an effort to ensure people with disabilities can use its software.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 30, 2021

Safeway, Target use Google Pay to push promotions to consumers

The retailers have started notifying people about weekly specials through the tech company's digital wallet.

By Sam Silverstein • April 30, 2021

Vaccinations increase confidence about shopping in stores, survey finds

Of the 1,000 participants in Inmar Intelligence's Grocery Retail Survey, 38% say they intend to rely on a combination of online and in-store shopping even after being inoculated.

By Sam Silverstein • April 29, 2021

Publix rolls out online SNAP payments chainwide

Save Mart and Price Chopper/Market 32 also join Instacart's growing list of partners accepting EBT cards online as the payment option gains traction.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 29, 2021

Delivery speed is king for online shoppers, survey shows

More than 60% of consumers in a recent survey by NielsenIQ said they'd like orders brought to them as fast as possible.

By Sam Silverstein • April 29, 2021

How a tech startup helped an established New York grocer go online on its own terms

The ability to customize an e-commerce service for each of its stores drew Westside Market to the white-label platform offered by Homesome, which focuses on independent food retailers.

By Sam Silverstein • April 28, 2021

Amazon's in-garage grocery delivery expands nationwide

After launching in five cities last November, the service is coming to all of the markets where Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods deliver.

By Catherine Douglas Moran , Jeff Wells • April 27, 2021

Gopuff hires former Amazon VP of global logistics

Tim Collins, who spent more than 20 years at the e-tailer, will become Gopuff's senior vice president of operations and oversee its supply chain, customer service, real estate and launch teams.

By Jeff Wells • April 27, 2021