E-commerce: Page 49
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
Courtesy of Giant Food
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 -
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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 -
Courtesy of Brandless
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 -
Courtesy of Amazon
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 -
Courtesy of Dumpling
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 -
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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 -
Retrieved from Jupiter on 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 -
Seattle passes hazard pay bill for food delivery drivers
The city council unanimously passed the rule requiring food delivery companies like Instacart to pay drivers an additional $2.50 per trip.
By Jeff Wells • Updated June 16, 2020 -
Instacart raises $225M in new funding
The grocery delivery service, which has seen its market share surge as consumers shop more online, is now valued at $13.7 billion.
By Jessica Dumont • June 12, 2020 -
Ocado to raise $1.3B as online grocery sales power ahead
The company sees an opportunity for growth as the grocers it partners with position themselves to meet rising e-commerce demand.
By Sam Silverstein • June 12, 2020 -
Sam's Club rolls out curbside pickup across the US
The service will be free for Plus-level members of the Walmart-owned warehouse chain.
By Sam Silverstein • June 11, 2020 -
Instacart claims more than half of online grocery market
The company's share reached 57% in April, a record high, while Walmart's fell about 25%, according to a report from The Information and Second Measure.
By Jessica Dumont • June 10, 2020 -
Courtesy of Radius Networks
United Supermarkets adds GPS tech to speed up curbside pickup
The Albertsons-owned grocer is using a location-based system to determine when e-commerce customers will arrive at stores.
By Sam Silverstein • June 9, 2020 -
Courtesy of Nelson Worldwide
How the pandemic could fundamentally alter store layouts
Backrooms will grow to fill online orders and retail floors will become smaller and more focused on shopper experiences, according to one expert.
By Jeff Wells • June 8, 2020 -
C&S links up with Instacart as local grocers stream online
The deal will offer e-commerce services, including same-day delivery, to more than 3,000 independent grocers supplied by the wholesaler.
By Jeff Wells • June 5, 2020
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