Instacart forges ahead as industry pressures mount

The leading e-commerce service says it's driving online engagement, but a recent report claims the service may hinder customer loyalty to grocers.

By Jeff Wells • Aug. 27, 2019

Giant launches pharmacy app

Users can request refills, transfer prescriptions, view pharmacy history and access a library of health information with the new tool.

By Lauren Manning • Aug. 23, 2019

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Amazon acquires stake in Indian grocer

The deal gives the company a 3.58% stake in India's Future Retail, the country's second largest retail chain with more than 1,500 stores. 

By Jessica Dumont • Aug. 23, 2019

AmazonFresh adds 3 more cities to its roster

This is the second expansion announcement since June for the service, which appears to be back in action after a prolonged quiet period.

By Jessica Dumont • Aug. 22, 2019

Report: Gen X and boomers embrace home delivery

Sixty percent of Gen Xers and boomers have ordered groceries online for home delivery – a rate higher than Gen Z and millennials, according to a survey by Blackhawk Network.

By Jennifer Sweeney • Aug. 21, 2019

Starship food delivery robots to expand to 100 college campuses before 2022

The tech startup, whose small robotic carts deliver snacks and restaurant meals to customers, also raised $40 million in a Series A funding round.

By Rosie Bradbury • Aug. 21, 2019

Walmart cooks up shoppable recipes with BuzzFeed's Tasty videos

An iOS app integration lets video viewers add entire ingredients lists to their online cart with one click.

By Robert Williams • Aug. 20, 2019

Kroger links up Gen Z favorite TikTok on back-to-school campaign

The shoppable video promotion features the #TransformUrDorm hashtag to help college students find new decorating ideas and products

By Lauren Manning • Aug. 20, 2019

Kroger expands Express store pilot with Walgreens

The grocer will put mini stores inside 35 Walgreens in Knoxville, Tennessee while the drug retailer’s health and beauty brands will hit select Kroger locations in the same market.

By Jeff Wells • Aug. 19, 2019

FAA grants approval for drone food delivery pilot in North Carolina

The drones will travel along a single fixed route from a distribution center to an outdoor recreational area.

By Emma Cosgrove • Aug. 16, 2019

The newest trend in meal kits: school lunches

Companies like Yumble and Nurture Life are catering to kids' food preferences as parents look for healthy, convenient school-year solutions. 

By Jessica Dumont • Aug. 16, 2019

Instacart makes further inroads with Walmart

The e-commerce provider now handles same-day grocery delivery from nearly 200 of Walmart Canada's 400 locations.

By Lauren Manning • Aug. 15, 2019

Walmart sets pace for competitors with strong Q2

The quarter vindicated Walmart's investments in omnichannel capabilities and digital sales as U.S. comps rose 2.8%.

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 15, 2019

Meet the multi-format store

Denver's Choice Market is a c-store, grocer and fast-casual restaurant that does nearly a third of its business online — and it has big growth plans.

By Jeff Wells • Aug. 14, 2019

Walmart has more online customers than Instacart, report says

The retailer had 62% more users for its online grocery services in June, according to research from data company Second Measure. 

By Lauren Manning • Aug. 14, 2019

Instacart competitor announces $3M in funding

Seattle-based Dumpling, which helps individuals run their own personal grocery delivery business and cultivate clients, said the money will go toward improving its platform.

By Lauren Manning • Aug. 12, 2019

Most back-to-school shoppers plan to buy in-store

For consumers shopping online, though, Amazon and Walmart are the top destinations, according to a new report by Coresight Research.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 9, 2019

Building a people-first grocery delivery company

Convenience shouldn’t stand in the way of a truly personalized store experience.

By Alice Francis, EVP of Operations at Shipt • Aug. 8, 2019

Regional grocers fight back in online grocery war

SpartanNash, for one, has its own subscription service and wants to roll out Prime-like extras for customers.

By Jeff Wells • Aug. 8, 2019

H-E-B deepens digital investment with another tech hub

The company announced preliminary plans to open a 150,000-square-foot facility at its San Antonio headquarters by 2022. 

By Jessica Dumont • Aug. 8, 2019

Blue Apron ends Jet.com partnership

After losing even more subscribers and posting another revenue drop in Q2, the meal kit maker is refocusing on its core direct-to-consumer business.

By Lauren Manning • Aug. 7, 2019

Thirstie CEO sees major growth ahead for alcohol delivery

The alcohol e-commerce and logistics company is seeing a surge in demand and plans to have 500 retail partners by the end of the year.

By Jessica Dumont • Aug. 7, 2019

Where grocery retail is headed: The year in trends

In grocery, change is the new normal. Track today’s trends and how grocers are staying competitive.

Aug. 6, 2019

Giant Eagle announces Pittsburgh tech hub

The 23,000-square-foot facility is set to open next year and will house 150 employees in an effort to boost the grocer's digital capabilities.

By Lauren Manning • Aug. 6, 2019

Snap Kitchen expands meal delivery to 15 markets

The company, which began as a brick-and-mortar retailer, now fills orders in San Antonio, Oklahoma City and Washington, D.C. 

By Krishna Thakker • Aug. 5, 2019