Less is more: Why retailers and CPGs are moving toward selling fewer products in stores

As the coronavirus pushes some items off supermarket shelves, the food industry is finding a smaller selection reduces consumer confusion, boosts sales and trims expenses for grocers.

By Christopher Doering • July 20, 2020

Instacart sues rival Cornershop, alleging 'brazen' intellectual property theft

Instacart claims the Uber-backed startup stole significant portions of its product catalog, including more than 18,000 images. 

By Jeff Wells • July 16, 2020

Food Lion adds more than 300 stores to same-day delivery fleet

The Instacart-powered service is now available at additional stores in Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia.

By Krishna Thakker • July 16, 2020

When it comes to touchless shopping, no technology does it all

COVID-19 has accelerated the move towards digitally-enabled convenience, as grocers feel more pressure on their employees and supply chains.

By Julie Vargas, Avery Dennison Corporation • July 14, 2020

Product availability tops shoppers' worries as they look ahead, research shows

People are less concerned about the cost of food after the pandemic, and only a fraction are worried about access to online grocery services.

By Sam Silverstein • July 10, 2020

Shipt expands in the Midwest with Fresh Thyme

The partnership will bring same-day grocery delivery to about 10 million households in 30 metro areas.

By Jessica Dumont • July 8, 2020

Rouses Market will pilot drone delivery this fall

The grocer has partnered with Deuce Drone to launch the program from a store in Mobile, Alabama.

By Krishna Thakker • July 8, 2020

Uber will launch US grocery delivery this month

The service, which will be available through its main app and Uber Eats, has rolled out in 19 cities across Canada and Latin America.

By Jeff Wells • July 7, 2020

Impulse buys get a boost online

The most popular online impulse purchases include snack foods at 42% and ice cream or frozen treats at 38%, according to new research from Magid. 

By Jessica Dumont • July 6, 2020

Report: Online grocery sales eclipsed $7B in June

Consumers are regularly turning to e-commerce as grocers improve their capabilities and coronavirus cases surge again, according to a survey from Mercatus and Brick Meets Click.

By Jessica Dumont • July 6, 2020

Indian e-grocer Subziwalla launches nationwide service

Following a regional rollout in the Southeast, the company is now shipping nationwide to meet elevated demand during COVID-19.

By Jeff Wells • July 2, 2020

Stop & Shop expands e-commerce operations as demand continues to climb

To better support online grocery demand, the retailer will add three warerooms and roll out pickup service to at least 50 more stores. It also recently expanded its delivery partnership with Instacart.

By Jessica Dumont • July 2, 2020

More consumers are shopping both online and in-store

Two-thirds of Gen Z shoppers and 61% of millennials say they're now shopping both channels, according to a new report from Retail Feedback Group. 

By Jessica Dumont • July 1, 2020

Chipotle launches virtual farmers market for suppliers

The fast casual chain has partnered with Shopify to help farmers in its supply chain sell meat, dairy and grain products directly to consumers online. 

By Emma Liem Beckett • July 1, 2020

Michigan grocer launches robot-based delivery service

Refraction AI has partnered with The Produce Station, an independent grocer in Ann Arbor, to offer contactless delivery to customers.

By Krishna Thakker • July 1, 2020

Giant Food merges e-commerce services into updated platform

The grocer will transition Peapod users' account information into its revamped Giantfood.com platform, which also includes a new app. 

By Jessica Dumont • June 30, 2020

Target extends grocery pickup to more than 1,000 stores

The updates put the company well over halfway toward its goal of 1,500 stores by the holidays.

By Jeff Wells • Updated July 21, 2020

FreshDirect adds 'Express' delivery service in NYC

The two-hour grocery delivery service will roll out in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens, and will also add grocery pickup in high-demand areas of the Northeast.

By Jessica Dumont • June 25, 2020

Thrive Market launches frozen meals

The online retailer is tapping into the growing category with a private label line of 11 single-serve bowls and skillets.

By Krishna Thakker • June 24, 2020

Brandless is back

Less than six months after going out of business, the online retailer is returning with new leadership that's determined to correct its mistakes and finally deliver on its potential. 

By Jeff Wells • June 22, 2020

Raley's opens 'dark' store in response to COVID-19

Giant Eagle, meanwhile, has reopened a dark store in Ohio as grocers continue to navigate e-commerce fulfillment during the pandemic.

By Krishna Thakker • June 22, 2020

Amazon extends SNAP program participation

The online retailer will accept benefits from customers in 36 states for purchases from Amazon Grocery, Amazon Pantry and Amazon Fresh. 

By Jessica Dumont • June 19, 2020

Online grocery startup Dumpling raises $6.5M

The Instacart competitor plans to invest the money in technology enhancements and tools that help gig workers start their own delivery services. 

By Jessica Dumont • June 18, 2020

DoorDash teams up with CVS for same-day delivery

This is the first pharmacy partnership for the delivery platform, which has been steadily expanding with retailers.

By Jessica Dumont • June 17, 2020

E-grocery startup claims to put ordering on 'autopilot'

For $45 a month, Jupiter uses an algorithm to plan customers' grocery lists and weekly meals.

By Krishna Thakker • June 17, 2020