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    The Friday Checkout: Instacart makes its case for small grocers

    The grocery technology company positioned itself as a revenue booster to grocers of all sizes, but especially small ones, in its first economic impact report.

    By Grocery Dive Staff • Dec. 14, 2023
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    Kroger expands SNAP online purchasing with Instacart

    The grocer has extended its acceptance of the payment method through the third-party provider to all Kroger, Ralphs, Foods Co, Fry’s, Jay C, Pay Less and Food 4 Less stores.

    By • Dec. 14, 2023
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    Top 5 stories from Grocery Dive

    Top stories from Grocery Dive 2023/2024

    By Grocery Dive staff
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    Pardon the Disruption: 7 trends that defined 2023

    While this year featured a complex mix of narratives and developments, there was one word that seemed to sum everything up.

    By • Dec. 12, 2023
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    Sprouts links with Uber on chainwide delivery

    The service kicks off this week in Florida and will be available from all of the chain’s more than 400 stores by the end of the year. 

    By • Dec. 11, 2023
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    Amazon pilots grocery subscription service in 3 cities

    The program offers Prime customers unlimited free delivery from Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods Market on orders over $35 and unlimited 30-minute pickup regardless of order size.

    By • Dec. 11, 2023
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    Walmart’s CFO talks inflation, e-commerce profitability

    The retailer has been surprised at the resiliency of consumers in the face of high prices throughout 2023, John David Rainey said Wednesday at the Morgan Stanley Global Consumer and Retail Conference.

    By • Dec. 7, 2023
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    Regional grocers’ e-commerce sales slip in Q3, research finds

    The drop is due to a higher rate of lapsed shoppers who have either gone back to in-store buying or switched to a competitor’s online services, a new Brick Meets Click and Mercatus report found.

    By • Dec. 6, 2023
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    More grocery shoppers want transparency with sourcing, research finds

    Shopper interest in receiving more information from brands has increased in the past two years, and transparency drives more consumer trust, loyalty and purchases, FMI found in a new report.

    By • Dec. 5, 2023
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    E-grocers, meal kit makers focus on reduction and reuse with packaging innovation

    With takeback systems and seasonal packaging based on algorithms, companies such as HelloFresh and Misfits Market are working toward using less material in their deliveries.

    By Hollie Stephens • Dec. 1, 2023
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    Pardon the Disruption: Can Amazon be a grocer and a 3P delivery provider?

    The tech giant has signed some key grocery chains to its digital marketplace recently, helping it reach more households even as it retools its Amazon Fresh stores and online platform.

    By • Nov. 29, 2023
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    NGA launches website to assist grocers with SNAP online purchasing

    The comprehensive resource hub provides information and technical assistance to food retailers currently offering or considering SNAP online purchasing. 

    By • Nov. 28, 2023
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    Walmart is widening the gap with Amazon in grocery e-commerce, report finds

    The retailer's share of the online grocery market will expand to nearly 27% by the end of 2024, while Amazon’s slice of the business will slip to 18.5%, according to Insider Intelligence.

    By • Nov. 22, 2023
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    DoorDash brings alcohol delivery to New Jersey

    As the e-commerce company continues to expand its alcohol marketplace to new states, it’s highlighting its efforts to prevent underage drinking.

    By • Nov. 21, 2023
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    The Friday Checkout: Health and wellness trends to watch in 2024

    Specialty distributor KeHe predicts a growing emphasis on functionality, convenience and clean ingredients among consumers.

    By Grocery Dive Staff • Nov. 17, 2023
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    Save Mart adds DoorDash as delivery provider

    The partnership builds on the regional grocer’s efforts to expand its reach through third-party delivery providers.

    By • Nov. 17, 2023
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    Amazon links with Weis Markets for its first loyalty program integration

    The e-commerce giant also expanded same-day delivery availability with the regional grocer. 

    By • Nov. 16, 2023
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    Amazon is extending grocery delivery and pickup to non-Prime users nationwide

    The online services are now available to non-members throughout the U.S. through Amazon Fresh, and will soon expand to markets where Whole Foods operates.

    By • Nov. 9, 2023
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    Ahold Delhaize USA selling FreshDirect to Getir

    The food retail giant said it is offloading the grocery e-commerce service to focus on omnichannel. 

    By , , • Nov. 8, 2023
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    Sprouts orders up Instacart’s FoodStorm system

    The partnership comes at a time when the specialty grocer aims to modernize its holiday inventory management ahead of the holiday season. 

    By • Nov. 7, 2023
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    Scaling with a single POS platform: Adams Fairacre Farms’ journey to expansion and efficiency

    In this Q&A, learn how CATAPULT® Retail POS accelerated growth for a local NY retailer, allowing them to seamlessly open a new location this year. 

    Nov. 6, 2023
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    Walmart, Amazon see gains in fulfillment pivots as holidays near

    The rival retailers are zeroing in on improved speed and efficiencies with changes to their e-commerce fulfillment strategies. 

    By , Kelly Stroh • Nov. 3, 2023
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    Raley’s launches sampling box for loyal customers

    The quarterly gift box shipments will include an assortment of around 20 products to help introduce new products to “top tier” customers of the grocery chain.

    By • Nov. 1, 2023
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    Amazon sidesteps consumer woes with help from side businesses

    Subscriptions, ads and third-party seller services outpaced growth in retail in Q3, and Prime Video will soon also be a money-maker.

    By Daphne Howland • Oct. 27, 2023
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    BJ’s adds SNAP EBT as payment method for Instacart customers

    The announcement comes a year after the club retailer started accepting SNAP benefits via its own e-commerce platforms.

    By • Oct. 27, 2023
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    Shipt cuts staff as its ‘business and industry have changed dramatically’

    The Target-owned e-commerce company has eliminated around 3.5% of its filled positions, according to local news reports.

    By • Oct. 26, 2023