Urban shoppers drive growth in online grocery

People living in densely populated city centers prefer delivery over fighting crowded supermarkets, according to a new report from Acosta.

By Lauren Manning • June 20, 2019

Gen X shifts to grocery shopping online

According to FMI's latest report, the demographic saw the largest e-commerce increase among generations, but millennials are still the biggest buyers of groceries online. 

By Jennifer Sweeney • June 19, 2019

Deliv to hire drivers as employees in California

The shift comes amid legal battles and regulations in the state over independent contractor pay and benefits.

By Krishna Thakker • June 19, 2019

Kroger is testing 30-minute delivery

Currently available at two Cincinnati-area stores, Kroger Rush offers a limited assortment of products, including produce, beverages and heat-and-eat meals.

By Jeff Wells • June 18, 2019

Walmart introduces unlimited grocery delivery plan

The $98-per-year price tag matches similar membership offers from competitors Instacart and Shipt.

By Jeff Wells • Updated June 17, 2019

Checkout lines will disappear, small formats will rise in coming decade, report predicts

Growth in online grocery, in-store technology and competition from alternative models will shape the industry's future, but a CBRE study states brick-and-mortar will remain central to the customer experience.

By Jessica Dumont • June 14, 2019

Walmart nixes Jet's lead exec role

As the retail giant shifts its online focus to Walmart.com, it plans to transition leadership of the Jet brand to another e-commerce executive.

By Ben Unglesbee • June 13, 2019

Target expands same-day delivery options

Shoppers in the 47 states where the service is offered no longer need to have a $99-per-year Shipt membership.

By Emma Cosgrove • June 13, 2019

Amazon Restaurants to close US operations

The online retailer is leaving the competitive restaurant delivery segment after only four years.

By Julie Littman • June 11, 2019

Jet adds dietary preferences for shoppers

The company is the first U.S. retail partner for U.K. technology company Spoon Guru, which uses artificial intelligence and tags to personalize the shopping experience.

By Krishna Thakker • June 11, 2019

Stop & Shop rolls out same-day grocery pickup

The grocer will offer the service at 20 New England locations, with plans to expand to all 175 stores by the end of the year.

By Jennifer Sweeney • June 7, 2019

Walmart begins in-home delivery in 3 cities

The company launched the membership program Tuesday in Kansas City, Missouri; Pittsburgh; and Vero Beach, Florida, for an introductory price of $19.95 a month. 

By Jeff Wells • Updated Oct. 15, 2019

Schnucks adds rewards to online shopping

The Midwest grocery chain has also expanded its curbside pickup service to 30 stores in Missouri and Indiana. 

By Jessica Dumont • June 5, 2019

Former Ahold CEO joins Deliv's board of directors

James McCann serves as an advisor and investor to several other grocery tech platforms, including Jyve and Takeoff Technologies.

By Lauren Manning • June 4, 2019

The last yard: The final logistics frontier

The last yard takes an item not just to the porch or the shipping dock, but to the refrigerator, the sales floor or a specific spot on the manufacturing plant line where it will be used.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • June 3, 2019

Walmart's grocery delivery outranks Amazon, survey says

The companies continue to compete closely for online grocery customers, but shoppers ranked Walmart's delivery best in a survey from Citi.

By Jennifer Sweeney • May 31, 2019

Peapod links up with food writer Mark Bittman

The partnership includes shoppable recipes from Bittman's new cookbook and a Vietnamese-inspired meal kit.

By Lauren Manning • May 29, 2019

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