Walmart will pilot 'middle-mile' autonomous delivery in its hometown

The retailer will collaborate with startup Gatik to move goods along a two-mile stretch between a Neighborhood Market store and grocery pickup point.

By Lauren Manning • July 26, 2019

Amazon profits miss as expenses surge

The e-tailer's retail offerings performed well leading up to Prime Day while physical store sales — the majority of which are Whole Foods — remained flat.

By Daphne Howland • July 26, 2019

Weis 2 Go expands to 61 additional stores

The retailer will now offer pickup and delivery at 150 stores across seven states as it continues to advance technology and increase online sales. 

By Krishna Thakker • July 24, 2019

Wakefern will test micro-fulfillment for 10 stores

Cooperative member ShopRite along with Takeoff Technologies opened an automated mini-warehouse in Clifton, New Jersey earlier this month.

By Jeff Wells • July 23, 2019

Vegan e-grocer eyes innovation, sustainability

Mylk Guys wants to be a platform for new plant-based foods and will use newly raised capital to expand to the East Coast. 

By Jessica Dumont • July 22, 2019

Walmart restructures supply chain team in omnichannel push

The change brings distribution, fulfillment and transportation under one umbrella in the retailer's latest move toward integrated digital and store operations.

By Shefali Kapadia • July 22, 2019

Kraft Heinz launches a meal planning app that links to digital carts

Meal Hero uses artificial intelligence and user preferences to develop personalized meal plans shoppers can buy through Instacart.

By Jessica Dumont • July 19, 2019

Albertsons is testing a delivery subscription service

The grocer joins a growing number of companies offering an unlimited delivery option to secure loyalty and drive purchase frequency.

By Jeff Wells • July 18, 2019

Was Prime Day a grocery win for Amazon? Four experts weigh in

The company along with Whole Foods ran a slew of online and in-store promotions, though the ultimate measure of success may be a record number of Prime membership signups.

By Jessica Dumont • July 18, 2019

Grocers piggyback on Prime Day

Across the U.S., retailers are taking direct shots at Amazon with their own sales, deals and discounts to boost their bottom lines.

By Jessica Dumont • July 16, 2019

Micro fulfillment moves underground

Israel's CommonSense Robotics has begun construction on an 18,000-square-foot automated e-commerce facility situated below a skyscraper in Tel Aviv.

By Jeff Wells • July 15, 2019

Food 4 Less, Smart FoodService join the food delivery fight

Shipt will provide same-day delivery for Smart Foodservice Warehouses, while Food 4 Less has tapped Instacart.

By Lauren Manning • July 15, 2019

Costco's Kirkland products appear on Amazon

The online retailer sells many products from the club store's private label line including snacks, clothing and vitamins, but is charging a higher price. 

By Krishna Thakker • July 12, 2019

Kroger targets Atlanta for its next automated fulfillment center

The grocer’s fourth Ocado-powered automated warehouse will open just south of the city in 2021.

By Jeff Wells • July 11, 2019

H-E-B to test driverless delivery with Udelv

The Texas grocer's quest for digital dominance continues as it launches a self-driving technology pilot in San Antonio. 

By Jessica Dumont • July 11, 2019

23% of US smartphone users will use a food delivery app by 2023

Consumers will increasingly turn to third-party apps to place food orders, highlighting future opportunities for grocers in meal delivery. 

By Lauren Manning • July 10, 2019

Giant Food goes for grocery pickup

The banner is the latest under Ahold Delhaize to get the service, signifying the parent company's commitment to e-commerce expansion.

By Lauren Manning • July 9, 2019

Grocery brands to cover losses on Amazon Prime Day

Instead of the $500 placement fee it charged in years prior, Amazon will require vendors to pay for any lost profits with "additional funding." 

By Lauren Manning • July 8, 2019

Indian e-grocer Subziwalla wants to reach shoppers nationwide

The Atlanta company has tapped into one of the fastest-growing, most affluent ethnic groups in the country.

By Jeff Wells • July 8, 2019

5 trends shaping the grocery store of the future

To compete in the Amazon era, grocers have to strike a tricky balance between meeting evolving consumer demands and driving operational efficiency, writes Gerard Szatvanyi of OSF Commerce.

By Gerard Szatvanyi • July 3, 2019

Independent grocery platform Mercato wins new funding

The e-commerce provider, which serves smaller specialty food retailers, plans to use the capital to expand to new markets.  

By Lauren Manning • July 3, 2019

As e-commerce rises, grocers grapple with prepared food delivery

Customized sandwiches, salads and hot-bar selections have been a hit in stores. Can grocers satisfy demand online?

By Jessica Dumont • July 1, 2019

Report: 66% of shoppers will buy more groceries online in the next 5 years

A survey from Field Agent found that more than half of primary shoppers now purchase some of their groceries online, but 97% still buy in-store.

By Jessica Dumont • July 1, 2019

Supreme Court ruling could boost retail alcohol sales

The court struck down a Tennessee law that required retailers to reside in the state for at least two years before selling alcohol, opening expansion prospects in states with similar residency laws.

By Krishna Thakker • June 27, 2019

Walmart now accepts SNAP benefits at all pickup locations

The retailer launched an online SNAP pilot earlier this spring and currently offers grocery pickup at more than 2,500 stores nationwide. 

By Jessica Dumont • June 26, 2019