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

Loblaw widens assortment with online marketplace

The marketplace will span five new categories and introduce third-party suppliers to offer shoppers more products through the grocer's PC Express service. 

By Jessica Dumont • Nov. 25, 2019

Peapod cooks up air fryer meal kit

The e-grocer teamed up with cookbook author and influencer Gina Homolka of Skinnytaste to offer a "fried" chicken dinner online and in select stores.

By Jessica Dumont • Nov. 22, 2019

Walmart shuts down Jet's fresh grocery service in New York City

The e-commerce brand’s year-old "City Grocery Experience" has struggled with out-of-stocks and executive turnover, Bloomberg reported.

By Jessica Dumont , Jeff Wells • Nov. 22, 2019

Sprouts names former Walmart.com CEO to board

Retail veteran Joel Anderson, currently president and CEO of value retailer Five Below, brings a storied e-commerce background to the natural foods retailer.

By Lauren Manning • Nov. 21, 2019

Mercato pushes delivery subscriptions with 1-day deal

The online grocery market will sell its Mercato Green annual membership — typically $96 — for $1 on Nov. 30.

By Jennifer Sweeney • Nov. 21, 2019

Kroger expands wine delivery for the holidays

The grocer's direct-to-consumer home service added a "build-your-own pack" feature online and expanded coverage to Arizona, bringing its footprint to 19 states.

By Jessica Dumont • Nov. 20, 2019

Bringing the convenience of same-day grocery delivery to new customers

Grocery delivery can provide independence, overcome isolation, and bring to life new opportunities for scores of people.

Nov. 19, 2019

Loblaw will test micro-fulfillment to power pickup

The Canadian grocer has partnered with Takeoff Technologies to build a 12,000-square-foot facility inside one of its Toronto area stores.

By Lauren Manning • Nov. 14, 2019

Walmart launches voice shopping for grocery on Apple

The Siri shortcut will allow customers to say "add to Walmart" and list out products they want in their online cart. 

By Krishna Thakker • Nov. 13, 2019

Aldi fuels e-commerce battle with alcohol delivery

Following a similar announcement from Walmart, the discounter will offer home service from stores nationwide.

By Jessica Dumont • Nov. 13, 2019

Does the gig economy have a future in grocery stores?

On-demand labor is now an integral part of e-commerce and promises to fill stocking, merchandising and other jobs, but high turnover and a changing industry could check its lofty ambitions. 

By Jeff Wells • Nov. 7, 2019

Costco and Instacart pilot prescription delivery

The test will take place in California and Washington, and will offer free delivery with a purchase of $35 or more for customers who are members of either company. 

By Jessica Dumont • Nov. 7, 2019

Kroger doubles down on Restock

Executives say the wide-ranging strategy is starting to pay off and admitted it initially "asked stores to do too much" — but not everyone is sold on the strategy.

By Jeff Wells • Nov. 6, 2019

NRF2020: Current, correct and complete - breaking boundaries in pricing

With constant innovation and growth in the industry, many believe that traditional brick and mortar stores are going to fall short. But, physical stores have untapped potential that can bring them success in this ever-changing market.  

Nov. 5, 2019

Giant promotes Direct e-commerce service in new ads

The humorous TV spots feature store employees delivering grocery orders to distracted shoppers' waiting cars.

By Jeff Wells • Nov. 5, 2019

Instacart gig workers begin 3-day protest over tipping policy

The company's contractors are calling for the default tip to be set to 10% instead of 5%, according to a blog post. 

By Jessica Dumont • Nov. 4, 2019