Publix's new digital deli counter to deliver customized sandwiches

The grocer is partnering with Instacart to deliver its popular subs and other made-to-order deli offerings to shoppers.

By Jessica Dumont • Jan. 23, 2020

The Fresh Market customizes online shopping

The retailer has launched a new app and website that allows customers to filter their shopping by a range of preferences, save favorite items and build a menu.

By Krishna Thakker • Jan. 23, 2020

Millennials are prime grocery pickup shoppers, report says

Young consumers utilize grocery pickup the most, while 30% of those that aren't using the service plan to in the future, according to research from Acosta.

By Krishna Thakker • Jan. 21, 2020

SpartanNash launches nutrition labels online and in-store

The grocer has introduced a system that addresses 22 different attributes and will help shoppers find foods that align with their dietary preferences.

By Jessica Dumont • Jan. 21, 2020

FMI rebrands as The Food Industry Association

The new name reflects efforts by the group to broaden its membership and focus on a “more interconnected supply chain” as the line between brick and mortar and e-commerce blurs.

By Jeff Wells • Jan. 21, 2020

Online promos boost unhealthy products, report finds

The Center for Science in the Public Interest said online promotions and search results among six food retailers are undermining Americans' attempts to eat well. 

By Jessica Dumont • Jan. 17, 2020

SpartanNash adds location technology to Fast Lane

The new tool notifies customers when their order is ready and uses GPS technology to give stores an accurate arrival time.

By Krishna Thakker • Jan. 16, 2020

Instacart preps for major grocery pickup push

The company has rolled out new features and plans to double the number of stores that offer the service by year's end.

By Jessica Dumont • Jan. 14, 2020

Weis and Brookshire deepen personalized e-commerce

Both grocers are teaming up with Mercatus to utilize its new AI-driven AisleOne platform.

By Jessica Dumont • Jan. 9, 2020

Giant Food Stores to build 2nd e-commerce hub

The company will also construct two new stores and remodel 35 as part of a $114 million investment in its Pennsylvania operations.

By Jessica Dumont • Jan. 9, 2020

Tracking micro-fulfillment in the grocery industry

Grocery Dive is tallying the deals, specs and latest developments behind one of the industry's most promising new technologies. 

By Nami Sumida • Jan. 8, 2020

Albertsons' ID sales see boost from e-commerce, private brands

CEO Vivek Sankaran said the company also reduced debt to the point where it’s in the "right zone" for an eventual public offering.

By Jeff Wells • Jan. 8, 2020

New Label Insight CEO aims to transform grocery e-commerce

Todd Morris, former global president at Catalina, wants to make better information available for consumers to end unanswered online searches — which he compares to out of stocks. 

By Megan Poinski • Jan. 6, 2020

6 grocery trends to watch in 2020

Simplifying apps, evolving in-store dining and expanding micro-fulfillment will be on the menu for retailers in the year ahead, experts say.​

By Jeff Wells , Jessica Dumont , Krishna Thakker • Jan. 6, 2020

Choice Market boosts its digital experience

Customers will see more cohesion across platforms and will also have access to a new loyalty program. 

By Jessica Dumont • Dec. 17, 2019

Amazon Fresh continues to ramp up

The service is now available in more than 20 U.S. cities, and the retail giant has also opened a fresh grocery fulfillment center in Tampa, Florida.

By Jessica Dumont • Dec. 16, 2019

Walmart, Amazon continue to lead online grocery

Walmart has a greater share of the online grocery market while Amazon sees higher shopper satisfaction, according to a study from Retail Feedback Group. 

By Lauren Manning • Dec. 13, 2019

Albertsons forms partnership with micro-fulfillment firm Takeoff

The two companies will work together to refine the order-picking technology and build more automated small-scale warehouses.

By Jeff Wells • Dec. 12, 2019

H-E-B launches new mobile app

My H-E-B will allow shoppers to order deliveries and curbside pickup, clip and redeem coupons and locate products inside stores.

By Krishna Thakker • Dec. 12, 2019

HelloFresh debuts hummus bowls

The meal kit company has partnered with food brand Sabra to bring two unique recipes to subscribers during the holiday season. 

By Jennifer Sweeney • Dec. 9, 2019

Disruptor of the Year: Walmart Grocery Pickup

The retailer continues to outpace its competitors, adding around 1,000 locations in 2019 alone while keeping prices low.

By Jeff Wells • Dec. 9, 2019

E-commerce Player of the Year: Ahold Delhaize

The company has mobilized its greatest online asset, Peapod, across its banners while simultaneously crafting localized brands like Giant Direct.

By Jessica Dumont • Dec. 9, 2019

Private Label Retailer of the Year: Amazon

The retail giant has put grocers on notice, putting more resources to its private label line and rolling out all 10 of its grocery brands in the last three years. 

By Krishna Thakker • Dec. 9, 2019

US consumers are growing hungrier for online groceries. RFID can help you deliver.

Implementing RFID labeling now can give you the edge when the online share of the market finally expands from a nibble to a bite.

By Julie Vargas, Avery Dennison Corporation • Dec. 4, 2019

How grocers will serve their brands and the customer in 2020

Companies will look to regain control of the shopper experience and fortify their businesses against Amazon, writes Sylvain Perrier of Mercatus.

By Sylvain Perrier • Dec. 2, 2019