Boxed scores 3-month exclusive on new Smartwater line

Following reports that Amazon is adjusting its grocery lineup, the online bulk retailer will test Smartwater alkaline and antioxidant waters before the brand expands to other retailers in April.

By Kristine Sherred • Jan. 3, 2019

WSJ: Amazon will build more Whole Foods stores

Suburban areas will be the main target for store growth as the grocer aims to make its Prime Now pickup and delivery services available to more shoppers.

By Kristine Sherred • Jan. 2, 2019

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Our 10 best stories of 2018

Take a look back at a collection of some of Grocery Dive's most-read stories, which together paint a picture of a year defined by change. 

By Grocery Dive staff • Dec. 21, 2018

Walmart well-positioned to dominate omnichannel grocery shopping, report says

Fifty-nine percent of U.S. shoppers have purchased groceries from the retailer over the past month as it has ramped up its store and online services, according to Packaged Facts.

By Jessica Dumont • Dec. 21, 2018

Amazon is struggling to make online grocery profitable

Households that order from the online retailer spend three times less per month than those that use supermarket e-commerce services, according to Brick Meets Click.

By Jeff Wells • Dec. 20, 2018

Target's Shipt expands to all major product categories

The service currently offers same-day delivery on more than 55,000 of the retailer's groceries, essentials, electronics, toys and other products.

By Corinne Ruff • Dec. 19, 2018

No humans required: Kroger's driverless delivery pilot enters next phase

The retailer and its technology partner, Nuro, will put unmanned vehicles on the road for the first time as part of a test in Scottsdale, Arizona.

By Jeff Wells • Dec. 18, 2018

Competition in grocery pressures Costco's margins

The wholesaler said there is growing pressure in fresh foods from traditional supermarkets and Walmart's Sam's Club division.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 14, 2018

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