E-commerce: Page 20

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    Instacart settles legal dispute over ‘service fee’ with District of Columbia

    As part of the agreement, the e-commerce company will pay the city $1.8 million and release $739,057 in sales tax payments it had earlier disputed, but is not admitting to any wrongdoing. 

    By • Aug. 22, 2022
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    Walmart to buy its gig-labor management partner

    The purchase of the partner behind the retailer’s Spark Driver platform comes at a time when Walmart is quickly growing its last-mile and omnichannel capabilities.

    By • Updated Aug. 19, 2022
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    Automated e-commerce fulfillment has become a tough sell for grocers. That may soon change.

    Food retailers have, so far, been slow to mechanize their online operations, but rising costs for workers and products could spark renewed interest in technology that does that, industry experts said.

    By • Aug. 17, 2022
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    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 • Aug. 15, 2022
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    Courtesy of Thrive Market, Alyssa Kludge
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    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 • Aug. 12, 2022
  • Illustration of a grocery delivery van with Bakkal's red logo on the side in front of different styles of buildings.
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    Retrieved from Bakkal on August 12, 2022
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    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 • Aug. 12, 2022
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    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 • Aug. 11, 2022
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    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 • Aug. 9, 2022
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    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 • Aug. 9, 2022
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    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
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    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
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    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 • Aug. 8, 2022
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    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
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    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 • Aug. 5, 2022
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    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 • Aug. 3, 2022
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    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 Carranza • July 27, 2022
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    Uber; Getty Images

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    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 • July 27, 2022
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    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 , • July 25, 2022
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    Tracker

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

    A map of the grocer’s e-commerce fulfillment network with Ocado shows the upcoming closures and where the companies currently operate and plan to open facilities.

    Updated March 28, 2024
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    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
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    Instacart's Road to IPO

    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 , • July 22, 2022
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    Photo Illustration: Uber; Getty Images

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    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 • July 21, 2022
  • Kroger Boost expands nationwide
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    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 • July 21, 2022
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    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
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    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 • July 20, 2022