Walmart's grocery pickup is reaching new, high-value shoppers

According to recent research, the service is appealing to young, affluent parents, including many who have never shopped with the retailer before.

By Krishna Thakker • May 24, 2019

DoorDash secures $600M in another major funding round

The food delivery company’s valuation is now $12.6 billion thanks to an investment streak beginning in August of last year. 

By Alicia Kelso • May 24, 2019

Uber's grocery delivery business now has a home

An engineering hub in Toronto will play a "pivotal role" in the still-developing effort, according to the company, including product development and go-to-market strategy.

By Krishna Thakker • May 23, 2019

Meal kit maker Purple Carrot sold to Japanese e-grocer

The deal includes a $12.8 million upfront payment plus $17 million if Purple Carrot hits unspecified earnings goals over the next three years, according to the companies.

By Jeff Wells • May 22, 2019

Jet.com expands Asian food offerings

Through a partnership with Asian grocer H Mart, the e-tailer will offer an assortment of snacks, ingredients and pantry staples. 

By Lauren Manning • May 20, 2019

Walmart posts best US comps in 9 years

The online giant posted e-commerce growth in the U.S. of 37% and overall comp sales growth of 3.4% as investments begin to pay off.

By Ben Unglesbee • May 16, 2019

Whole Foods sees uptick in foot traffic, drop in new shoppers

Additionally, customers of the natural grocer are spending less time in store, according to a new report from inMarket. 

By Jennifer Sweeney • May 16, 2019

Publix debuts 'pub sub' delivery

Customers can now order the retailer's popular sandwiches through Instacart's same-day service. 

By Krishna Thakker • May 16, 2019

Lidl to trial online ordering through Boxed

The e-tailer will offer fulfillment through its Boxed Express service to two Lidl stores starting next month — one in Staten Island, New York, the other in Powder Springs, Georgia.

By Jeff Wells • May 16, 2019

Beyond Meat is on the menu for meal delivery service

On the heels of its highly successful IPO, the plant-based meat maker will now supply product to Fresh 'n Lean, which expects to sell 100,000 patties in 2019.

By Jessica Dumont • May 15, 2019

Online grocery gains 35M shoppers

Amazon leads online grocery sales, but Walmart and Target are gaining ground, according to a new survey from Coresight Research.  

By Lauren Manning • May 15, 2019

Walmart adds 1-day shipping as delivery battle heats up

The retailer's announcement raises the stakes for competitors and comes just weeks after Amazon upgraded its Prime delivery to next-day for many products.

By Ben Unglesbee • May 14, 2019

Sam's Club details latest e-commerce conversion

A warehouse club in Worcester, Massachusetts will reopen next week as an online order fulfillment center, the fourth of about a dozen planned transformations.

By Lauren Manning • May 13, 2019

Pardon the Disruption: Design thinking and the supermarket of the future

Grocers have added all sorts of new products and services in recent years, but they're not examining the fundamental ways shoppers use — and want to use — their stores.

By Jeff Wells • May 10, 2019

Et Voilà: Ocado to power new online grocery service in Canada

Canadian grocers Sobeys and IGA will carry the service, with the first of two automated customer fulfillment centers currently under construction. 

By Lauren Manning • May 9, 2019

GrubMarket makes another West Coast acquisition

The San Francisco e-grocer is using newly raised capital to buy companies that will support expansion of its supply chain and diminish competition. 

By Jessica Dumont • May 8, 2019

Boxed wants to get on store shelves

The online retailer says it's in talks with retailers to carry some of its 100 Prince & Spring brand products.

By Jeff Wells • May 8, 2019

Walmart to open 100 in-store veterinary clinics

The retailer will also carry prescriptions for pets in its pharmacies and online. 

By Kaarin Moore • May 8, 2019

Kroger commits to improvements in Michigan

The grocer is investing $97 million for new locations and remodels, and will also be shutting down a poor-performing store. 

By Jessica Dumont • May 7, 2019

HelloFresh, Home Chef test new in-store offerings

HelloFresh has a new spring-themed line while Home Chef is launching ready-to-eat meals at Kroger stores.

By Lauren Manning • May 7, 2019

Inside Kozmo.com's online grocery comeback

The company shut down in 2001 but returned to the marketplace a year ago in Los Angeles. Now it's profitable, and new owner Barnaby Montgomery has his eye on expansion.

By Christopher Doering • May 6, 2019

Parents embrace discounts, digital coupons and e-commerce

Many also choose grocery stores for services like prepared foods and click-and-collect, according to a report from marketing firm Valassis.

By Jessica Dumont • May 3, 2019

Hy-Vee significantly cuts order minimum for free pickup and delivery

The Midwestern retailer is lowering the spending threshold from $100 to $30, which could incentivize more shoppers to become Aisles Online members. 

By Krishna Thakker • May 3, 2019

Are frozen foods the next meal kit?

Mosaic Foods, a subscription-based startup founded by Blue Apron's former director of operations, plans to deliver healthy frozen meals to customers across the Northeast.

By Jessica Dumont • May 2, 2019

Schnucks adds Deli Order Ahead service to mobile app

The new feature, which will roll out to 18 stores in the Midwest, will offer deli items as well as prepared foods to shoppers who are short on time.

By Lauren Manning • May 1, 2019