Grocery apps see record downloads as shoppers move online

A new study finds a sharp increase in shoppers turning to services like Instacart, Shipt and Walmart Grocery as they stock up on everyday essentials.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 17, 2020

Publix changes course with new loyalty program

Club Publix offers exclusive member perks, personalized content, early sale notifications and the ability to scan the Publix app to pay and receive e-receipts.

By Jessica Dumont • March 13, 2020

Surging demand overloads online grocers

Peapod's site and mobile app were intermittently available Thursday and Friday., and FreshDirect delivery slots have filled up as coronavirus anxiety grows.  

By Sam Silverstein • March 13, 2020

Giant rolls out 'flexible' rewards program

The updated platform combines grocery, fuel and special rewards points as the grocer seeks to deepen ties with its shoppers.

By Jessica Dumont • March 10, 2020

Hy-Vee brings online order fulfillment back to stores

The grocer will shut down its four Aisles Online fulfillment centers the week of March 23, according to a company spokesperson.

By Jessica Dumont • March 9, 2020

Instacart launches doorstep delivery service

The company had been testing the feature for months and decided to roll it out nationwide after demand shot up over the past week.

By Jeff Wells • March 6, 2020

Online grocery shopping spikes on coronavirus fears

Amazon Fresh and Prime Now have experienced significant delays, while Instacart’s sales growth rate has increased tenfold over the past three days.

By Jeff Wells • March 3, 2020

DoorDash expands its online grocery footprint

E-commerce company Rosie has tapped the on-demand platform to add delivery capabilities for its independent retail partners.

By Jessica Dumont • March 2, 2020

Pardon the Disruption: From Go Grocery to micro-fulfillment, Amazon is flexing its muscles in food retail

Grocery retailers are getting a clearer look at the ecosystem the company is building to attack the $800 billion industry. Will it work?

By Jeff Wells • Feb. 28, 2020

Walmart confirms creation of Walmart+

The membership program will be a reboot of the retailer's Delivery Unlimited grocery program as the company looks to compete with Amazon Prime for shoppers.

By Jessica Dumont • Feb. 28, 2020

Shipt launches perks program for businesses

Through Shipt 4 Work, participating companies can offer free grocery delivery as an added benefit for their employees.

By Jessica Dumont , Thai Phi Le • Feb. 26, 2020

Target poised to be a top e-commerce player in 2020

The retailer's investments are "paying off," while Amazon still commands the lion's share of the market, according to eMarketer.

By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 26, 2020

Walmart loses another grocery delivery service

Skipcart has cut ties with the retailer and will halt deliveries from the 126 stores it services sometime in March. 

By Krishna Thakker • Feb. 21, 2020

Instacart aims to cultivate online community with new Shop Talk hub

Weaving in features from social platforms, such as badges and micro-rewards, the grocery delivery company is encouraging continued participation.

By Robert Williams • Feb. 21, 2020

Grace's Marketplace implements e-commerce to strengthen in-store sales

After 35 years in business, the family-owned New York City retailer has partnered with Mercato on integrating online grocery to scale up while maintaining its neighborhood feel. 

By Krishna Thakker • Feb. 19, 2020

When Amazon hasn't cracked the code on online alcohol, how can grocers?

Between robot delivery services and experiential pop-ups, retailers are finally innovating, but one category has yet to take a leap forward and that's alcohol, writes Zac Brandenberg, CEO of Drinks. 

By Zac Brandenberg • Feb. 18, 2020

Wegmans revs up delivery to Manhattan

The grocer had previously delivered just to customers in Brooklyn, where it opened its first New York City store last fall.

By Jeff Wells • Feb. 14, 2020

What is 'The Instacart Effect' anyway?

The online delivery service has created greater demand for grocery stores and boosted jobs and revenue, according to findings from a commissioned study.

By Jessica Dumont • Feb. 14, 2020

Ahold Delhaize to shutter Peapod's Midwest division

The pullback will allow the company to further focus its attention and resources on the East Coast, where it operates hundreds of stores in addition to online shopping.

By Jeff Wells • Feb. 11, 2020

Grocers look to alcohol and meal pairings for an online boost

Meal planning service eMeals will offer select wine, beer and spirit recommendations, which shoppers can load into their online carts from Walmart, Kroger and other retailers.

By Krishna Thakker • Feb. 10, 2020

3 charts show online grocery fulfillment evolution

Amazon still dominates usage among consumers, but competitors are rapidly gaining ground.

By Morgan Forde • Feb. 10, 2020

Brandless shuts down

The online retailer will lay off 90% of its staff and cease operations as it reviews any acquisition offers, the company confirmed to Grocery Dive on Monday.

By Jessica Dumont • Feb. 10, 2020

Shipt reveals new logo, branding

The brand's first-ever refresh — paired with an updated website — are intended help customers better differentiate the company from its competitors.

By Jessica Dumont • Feb. 7, 2020

Nuro's driverless vehicle is exempt from federal requirements

The company's R2 vehicle will not be required to have mirrors or a windshield, allowing it to begin public road testing in Houston in the coming weeks.

By Kristin Musulin • Feb. 7, 2020

GrubMarket continues acquisition tear

The West Coast e-grocer has acquired Organic Harvest Network to expand its supply from local, organic produce farmers.

By Jessica Dumont • Feb. 6, 2020