Boxed CEO sees 2019 as a 'breakout year'

From warehouse technology to a greater focus on fresh foods, Chieh Huang says he wants to balance legacy strengths with emerging business opportunities.

By Jeff Wells • Feb. 20, 2019

Kroger announces 2 more Ocado sites

The grocer plans to build its second and third automated warehouses in the Mid-Atlantic and central Florida.

By Jeff Wells • Feb. 19, 2019

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Walmart e-commerce sales grow 43%

The big-box retailer is seeing more customers using its online grocery services and larger basket sizes. 

By Corinne Ruff • Feb. 19, 2019

Insurance company pilots meal delivery program

Blue Cross Blue Shield hopes to take the guesswork and obstacles out of using food as medicine, as well as help tackle the accessibility of healthy food. 

By Lauren Manning • Feb. 19, 2019

Jet to sell direct from NYC's Fulton Fish Market

The retailer hopes to take on FreshDirect and Amazon by offering local, sustainably sourced seafood with same-day delivery.

By Lauren Manning • Feb. 15, 2019

Grocers aim to capture more advertising dollars from CPGs

As low-margin supermarkets continue to invest in store technology and e-commerce, ad sales leveraging the data they collect can be a vital source of revenue.

By Krishna Thakker • Feb. 14, 2019

How to leapfrog Amazon in food

Amazon's strategic challenges in experience, private brands and its overall food proposition spell opportunity for competitors, writes Pete Killian of Vivaldi.

By Pete Killian • Feb. 14, 2019

Grocers roll out different tactics for Valentine's Day promos

From dedicated holiday check-out lanes to discounted roses, grocers like Giant Food Stores and Whole Foods are trying to stand out from competitors and attract new customers.

By Lauren Manning • Feb. 12, 2019

E-tailer Public Goods moves into grocery

The membership-only retailer, which began by offering clean personal care products, now has a healthy food category. 

By Lauren Manning • Feb. 12, 2019

Walmart and Deliv terminate grocery delivery partnership: report

The deal ended because of low order volumes and lengthy fulfillment times that kept drivers waiting 40 minutes or more, according to Reuters. 

By Krishna Thakker • Feb. 12, 2019

Nuro secures $940 million in new funding

The autonomous vehicle maker, which partnered with Kroger last summer, plans to target additional markets, forge new partnerships and expand its fleet. 

By Krishna Thakker • Feb. 12, 2019

Consumers are warming up to online grocery, report says

Sales for 2018 totaled $58.9 billion, according to IRI, as consumers added more fresh and perishable products to their baskets. 

By Krishna Thakker • Feb. 11, 2019

Postmates files confidentially for IPO

More investor backing could help the company stake a bigger claim in the competitive delivery market. 

By Alicia Kelso • Feb. 8, 2019

Ocado to pilot on-demand delivery

The e-grocer's new Zoom program will offer one-hour windows in London and could eventually expand to international customers, including Kroger.

By Jeff Wells • Feb. 7, 2019

Instacart changes its controversial tipping policy

Following a backlash, the company will separate tips from its payout to shoppers and increase its minimum wage for each order. 

By Krishna Thakker • Feb. 7, 2019

Report: Grocers need to improve their online shopping experience

While many first-time online shoppers prefer ordering through their local store, only 42% said it saves time.

By Jessica Dumont • Feb. 6, 2019

3 steps to creating a more customer-centric store

Creating the store of the future means determining the company's core shopper and then designing experiences for them, writes Becki Zeuner of Siegel + Gale.

By Becki Zeuner • Feb. 5, 2019

Smart & Final reportedly exploring sale

The warehouse retailer has reached out to potential private equity buyers, though a deal is not assured, Reuters reported. 

By Jeff Wells • Feb. 5, 2019

Survey: 63% of shoppers would choose lower prices over tech

Despite retailers' investments in self-checkout kiosks and apps, consumers still fall for good-old-fashioned deals.

By Kristine Sherred • Feb. 4, 2019

Peapod picks Deliv for same-day delivery pilot

The service will offer one-hour delivery windows to Giant Food Stores customers in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania. 

By Jessica Dumont • Feb. 1, 2019

Blue Apron introduces new retail line on Jet

The embattled company will offer a meal kit that bundles sauces, grains, spices and a recipe that shoppers then pair with retailer produce or protein.

By Jeff Wells • Jan. 31, 2019

Farmstead launches automatic replenishment program

The online grocer told Grocery Dive its Refill & Save service provides discounts on its top 25 products to customers who opt in for recurring weekly orders.

By Krishna Thakker • Jan. 31, 2019

Trader Joe's exits grocery delivery in NYC

Citing unsustainable costs, the grocer is ending the service after 10 years and does not plan to offer it in any other markets. 

By Jessica Dumont • Jan. 31, 2019

5 takeaways from FMI's Midwinter Executive Conference

This year's discussion focused on solutions to the multitude of challenges supermarkets face, from digital transformation to shifting consumer preferences.

By Jeff Wells • Jan. 30, 2019

Study: Shoppers prefer grocery delivery over in-store pickup

A new report from e-commerce startup CommonSense Robotics finds that both click and collect and same-day grocery delivery surged in 2018, with customers preferring delivery over pickup. 

By Jessica Dumont • Jan. 30, 2019