Albertsons earnings improve in Q2, but long-term growth looks murky

The retailer posted a 1.4% increase in net sales and a 1% comps increase in its first earnings report following its failed merger with Rite Aid.

By Jeff Wells • Oct. 15, 2018

Report: Walmart could overtake Amazon in online grocery this year

Walmart's rapid pickup and delivery expansion gives it the edge over Amazon, but both retailers could steal market share from competitors in years ahead, notes Deutsche Bank analyst Paul Trussell.

By Jeff Wells • Oct. 15, 2018

CommonSense Robotics charts US partnerships as automated fulfillment demand grows

The Israeli technology firm plans to work with five leading grocers in 2019 and 2020, building automated warehouses that will prepare orders for delivery in less than an hour.

By Jeff Wells • Oct. 11, 2018

Thrive Market enters the world of wine

The online grocer launched a line of clean, organic wines, which the company expects to generate eight figures within a year.

By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 11, 2018

Could Raley's start a trend in e-commerce marketing?

The grocer's new ads play up the convenience and personalized touch of its online shopping platform — a unique focus that could increase consumer adoption, according to Brick Meets Click. 

By Krishna Thakker • Oct. 11, 2018

Natural Grocers launches new website

The redesign provides recipes, nutrition education and product deals for the specialty grocer's shoppers. 

By Krishna Thakker • Oct. 10, 2018

Omnichannel grocery sales surpass $1T

A report from Nielsen and Rakuten Intelligence shows sales growth in fast-moving consumer goods across all channels, including e-commerce, in-store and click-and-collect.

By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 9, 2018

Uber turns to grocery delivery

The ride-sharing service has dabbled in the space to date, but CEO Dara Khosrowshahi says the company plans to make a concerted push to compete with Instacart and Shipt.

By Krishna Thakker • Oct. 9, 2018

Inside Peapod's delivery planning, where every second counts

The e-grocer has amassed a trove of valuable data, but some analysts question whether it's effectively using that information to keep pace with competitors like Amazon and Instacart.

By Christopher Doering • Oct. 8, 2018

FMI: Health care costs, e-commerce are top concerns for retailers

The organization's latest survey also found that close to two-thirds of its members are pursuing e-commerce, and that nearly half are experimenting with smaller stores.

By Krishna Thakker • Oct. 8, 2018

Tops pilots grocery pickup with Instacart

The upstate New York grocer just launched a test of the service at three stores.

By Krishna Thakker • Oct. 8, 2018

Can Stop & Shop 'test and learn' its way to a turnaround?

In an interview with Grocery Dive, president Mark McGowan said the company's new-look Connecticut stores will be a laboratory for the chain's future growth — but it's hardly the only store trying to elevate the shopping experience.

By Jeff Wells • Oct. 8, 2018

Costco's winning streak continues as e-commerce grows

Despite online membership growth, it doesn't see digital sales overtaking brick and mortar.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 5, 2018

Brandless bringing pop-up to NYC

A physical location, even a temporary one, is an opportunity for the e-retailer to connect with customers and test concepts in a way it can't do online.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 4, 2018

Grocers make in-store changes to accommodate e-commerce

While this shift aims to make online shopping faster and easier, it could diminish the in-store experience for customers if retailers aren't careful.

By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 4, 2018

M&A helps food and grocery companies do everything better

Adding trendy products? Reacting quickly to consumer feedback? Delivering groceries and ready-made meals to consumers' doors? Through acquisitions, some of the biggest industry players have added these capabilities.

By Jessi Devenyns • Oct. 4, 2018

Robot-powered grocery fulfillment center comes to Florida

Takeoff Technologies' hub, which can pick and pack up to 60 items in a few minutes, will serve 14 Miami-area Sedano's Supermarkets.

By Jeff Wells • Oct. 3, 2018

Blue Apron launches on-demand delivery with Grubhub

The meal kit company will offer selections like pork chorizo burgers to customers in select New York City ZIP codes.

By Krishna Thakker • Oct. 3, 2018

Report: Amazon captures 30% of online grocery spending

The company's market share is equal to that of all other supermarkets combined, according to Brick Meets Click, but it will struggle to grow if it doesn't do a better job selling perishable goods.

By Jacqueline Renfrow • Oct. 3, 2018

Kroger to test online pickup at Walgreens stores

The grocer will also offer a selection of private label products, including its Simple Truth brand, at 13 of the pharmacy's locations in northern Kentucky.

By Jeff Wells • Oct. 2, 2018

Raley's taps insider Keith Knopf as new CEO

As president, he oversaw the grocer's e-commerce expansion, championed a personalized customer experience and led new store development.

By Jessi Devenyns • Oct. 1, 2018

HelloFresh introduces recyclable packaging to ease environmental concerns

Recyclable box liners will now be used in HelloFresh and Green Chef meal kits, but top competitors have already been offering sustainable boxes.

By Jessica Dumont • Sept. 28, 2018

Whole Foods expands delivery as Amazon fights for more shoppers

The e-tailer hopes expanded services from stores will help reach more consumers, considering only one in 10 have ordered groceries from the company, according to a recent report.

By Alicia Kelso • Sept. 27, 2018

What's in a name, anyway? Kroger rebrands ClickList

The company decided to call it Grocery Pickup to better inform shoppers about the service and what it offers.

By Jeff Wells • Sept. 26, 2018

Meijer extends alcohol delivery to Ohio

The expansion comes two months after the retailer began offering wine and beer shipments to shoppers in Michigan.

By Jeff Wells • Sept. 25, 2018