Proliferation in meal kits, online grocery reflects consumer love of home-cooked meals

The annual study from online grocer Peapod shows more than half of people want to cook more healthy meals in the new year.

By Jessi Devenyns • Dec. 14, 2018

Instacart and Whole Foods part ways

The end of the five-year deal had been expected since Amazon bought the specialty grocer last year.

By Jessica Dumont • Dec. 13, 2018

Report: Despite increased competition, Amazon will continue to lead online grocery

A survey from RBC Capital Markets found the e-tailer's preferred status has dropped sharply over the past year as more grocers invest in e-commerce.

By Krishna Thakker • Dec. 11, 2018

Will automation take online grocery to the next level?

Using robots to fill and deliver orders promises to save retailers money and boost consumer demand, but with the technology still in its test phase, the broader impact remains unclear.

By Jeff Wells • Dec. 10, 2018

Farmstead takes a tech-first approach to online grocery

The retailer's cheap, speedy delivery and artificial intelligence-powered sourcing model could help it make headway against a growing slate of competitors. 

By Krishna Thakker • Dec. 10, 2018

Instacart contractors call for boycott under new pay structure

The grocery e-commerce provider says it factored shopper feedback into its revised payment system, but some personal shoppers say earnings are poor and inconsistent. 

By Jessica Dumont • Dec. 7, 2018

Ahold Delhaize will invest $175M to upgrade Giant chain

The grocer plans to open one new store and remodel 24 other locations during the next two years in the Washington, D.C., region.

By Christopher Doering • Dec. 4, 2018

Deal of the Year: H-E-B acquires Favor

For 113 years the beloved Texas grocer never bought or merged with another company, but this year that changed when it scooped up a homegrown on-demand delivery company that also helps build its digital strategy.

By Jeff Wells • Dec. 3, 2018

Executive of the Year: Doug McMillon, Walmart

The CEO completely turned around Walmart's e-commerce platform and grocery business to become a leader in both categories. 

By Krishna Thakker • Dec. 3, 2018

Company of the Year: Kroger

From digital shelves to a transformative deal with Ocado, Kroger's numerous future-focused investments are redefining what a traditional American supermarket can be.

By Jeff Wells • Dec. 3, 2018

Turnaround of the Year: Whole Foods

By leveraging its Prime membership platform, Amazon has steadied the specialty grocer and positioned it for growth.  

By Lillianna Byington • Dec. 3, 2018

Disruptor of the Year: Nuro

The startup's partnership with Kroger to pilot driverless delivery in Scottsdale, Arizona shook the industry as it proved to be the next step up for grocery e-commerce. 

By Krishna Thakker • Dec. 3, 2018

Is just-walk-out technology coming to Whole Foods?

Amazon's cashier-free technology has been limited to small stores, but if it can overcome challenges like higher ceilings and greater product selection, it could make its way to the specialty grocer.

By Christopher Doering • Dec. 3, 2018

CEO of Parcel, Walmart's grocery delivery arm in NYC, departs

Jesse Kaplan's departure could deal a blow to the retailer's efforts to gain inroads in the Big Apple through its Jet.com business, Bloomberg writes.

By Jessica Dumont • Nov. 30, 2018

Season's eatings: Half of all food gifts are purchased during winter holidays, report finds

Online shopping is important, but consumers are making in-person purchases — 36% at Walmart, 27% at retailers like Target or Kmart, 30% at supermarkets and 26% at warehouse clubs

By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 29, 2018

Meal kit sales will slow in the coming years: report

The industry's many challenges aside, steep growth will eventually give way to a more mature market as brands like HelloFresh and Blue Apron continue to evolve, according to Packaged Facts.

By Krishna Thakker • Nov. 29, 2018

Report: Online grocery market expected to reach $26.9B by 2025

Hexa Research reports that tech innovations and demand from millennials will drive growth, but its projections are lower than previous reports. 

By Krishna Thakker • Nov. 28, 2018

Instacart slashes membership and delivery fees

The e-commerce provider now charges $3.99 instead of $5.99 for same-day and next-day orders and has lowered its Instacart Express membership fee from $149 to $99.

By Jessica Dumont • Nov. 28, 2018

What is the business case for autonomous vehicles in the supply chain?

Consultants discuss the pros and cons of an emerging technology that promises to lower costs and improve service.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 27, 2018

'No second thoughts': Assessing the Ahold Delhaize merger two years later

The company says it has achieved significant cost savings and is ready to expand, but experts question whether it has done enough to differentiate itself from competitors.

By Christopher Doering • Nov. 27, 2018

Is Blue Apron's partnership with Costco on the rocks?

Sales of the company's meal kits are on pause at the wholesale giant during the holidays, but CEO Brad Dickerson says it is aiming to return in 2019.

By Christopher Doering • Nov. 27, 2018

Driverless delivery isn't frictionless. Will shoppers still jump on board?

Several companies are now in test mode and experts say the technology is here to stay, though customers report minor annoyances — like having to walk to the curb.

By Jessica Dumont • Nov. 27, 2018

Ahold Delhaize introduces its own digital media lab

The retailer will use the lab to leverage customer data and deliver targeted, optimized ad and marketing campaigns to shoppers. 

By Jessica Dumont • Nov. 21, 2018

Do grocers need a separate service for online prepared foods?

Last week, e-commerce provider Mercatus teamed up with DoorDash to help deliver fresh meals and catered foods.

By Jeff Wells • Nov. 19, 2018

Kroger's first Ocado fulfillment center will be built in Cincinnati

The $55 million shed will be equipped with robotic and digital capabilities and will staff more than 400 workers.

By Jessica Dumont • Nov. 19, 2018