In the battle for grocery dominance, Walmart takes the upper hand

The mega-retailer's recent earnings showed it captures a quarter of the entire food market. No other entity even comes close.

By Jessica Dumont • Aug. 17, 2018

Shipt continues aggressive expansion into new markets

The company's new same-day delivery from Target and Hy-Vee in Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri and South Dakota is part of the plan to expand its reach by more than 30 million new households this year.

By Alicia Kelso • Aug. 16, 2018

Fresh foods and e-commerce boost Walmart's strong earnings

Riding an increase in consumer spending, the retail giant posted its strongest grocery comps in nine years, while online sales grew 40%.

By Corinne Ruff • Aug. 16, 2018

Kroger launches driverless delivery in Scottsdale, Arizona

Beginning today, customers at a single Fry's location will be able to order delivery from Nuro autonomous vehicles for a $5.95 flat fee.

By Krishna Thakker • Aug. 16, 2018

Poll: 84% of consumers never buy groceries online

Despite the hype around digital disruption and e-commerce, Gallup found four out of five Americans go to a brick-and-mortar store at least once a week.

By Jessica Dumont • Aug. 15, 2018

Can Kroger's private label products succeed in China?

The grocer announced Tuesday it will begin selling dietary supplements and store brands like Simple Truth on Alibaba's Tmall marketplace.

By Jeff Wells • Aug. 15, 2018

H-E-B will turn underperforming Houston store into an e-commerce hub

The Texas retailer is the latest to repurpose space at a brick-and-mortar location for online shopping, joining Ahold Delhaize and Walmart's Sam's Club.

By Krishna Thakker • Aug. 13, 2018

Ahold Delhaize will leverage Peapod to grow e-commerce

During the company’s most recent earnings report, U.S. online sales grew just 7.7%, versus the industry average of 25%. 

By Alicia Kelso • Aug. 13, 2018

H-E-B continues digital investment with new executive hire

Mike Georgoff will lead the company's digital product strategy, design and development efforts as the grocer continues its push into e-commerce.

By Jessica Dumont • Aug. 10, 2018

Aldi will pilot curbside pickup, expand home delivery nationwide

The discounter has been slow to embrace online shopping, but mounting competition and growing consumer demand has forced it to hasten its e-commerce rollout.

By Krishna Thakker • Aug. 10, 2018

China's tech innovations could change US grocery retailing

E-commerce giants Alibaba and JD.com launched concepts that blend online grocery shopping, dining and in-store shopping.  

By Alicia Kelso • Aug. 10, 2018

The Information: Only 2% of Alexa users reportedly purchase off the devices

The publication cited "two people briefed on the company's internal figures" for the statistic, and also claimed that of those 2%, 90% didn't make a second purchase.

By Dan Alaimo • Aug. 8, 2018

Ahold Delhaize hits earnings expectations, but US sales struggle

Competition has challenged banners such as Stop & Shop, but the Dutch company plans to fight back with digital innovation and store updates.

By Jeff Wells • Aug. 8, 2018

Whole Foods launches curbside pickup for Prime members

The service, available in Sacramento and Virginia Beach, will allow shoppers to pick up groceries ordered via the Prime Now app.

By Krishna Thakker • Aug. 8, 2018

Amazon now lets Alexa users shop for delivery from Whole Foods

The expansion arrives at a time when there are questions about just how strong the interest is in voice shopping. 

By Robert Williams • Aug. 7, 2018

Walmart is now selling Gobble meal kits on its website

The retailer has added the 15-minute, one-pan offerings to an assortment that includes both online and in-store options.

By Patti Zarling • Aug. 7, 2018

Walmart to test grocery-picking robots as industry interest grows

Alphabot, specially built for Walmart, will work with employees at the retailer's Salem, New Hampshire, store to speed fulfillment of pickup orders. 

By Jeff Wells • Aug. 6, 2018

Skip the store: Kroger unveils direct-to-consumer grocery marketplace

The company's Ship service will launch in four cities and offer more than 50,000 shelf-stable and bulk products, with free delivery on orders over $35.

By Jeff Wells • Aug. 1, 2018

Report: Online grocery reaches 5.5% of total sales

Regular shoppers have accounted for much of the recent growth, according to Brick Meets Click, which noted that supermarkets are well-positioned to capture future e-commerce sales. 

By Jessica Dumont • Aug. 1, 2018

David versus Amazon: Can independent grocers profit off e-commerce?

While large competitors often win on price and convenience, experts say small retailers can’t afford to shy away from online shopping.

By Jeff Wells • July 30, 2018

Peeking inside the pod: A deep look inside Peapod's grocery delivery business

As competition increases and more consumers purchase food online, the Chicago company increasingly depends on drivers like Ron Gordon to be the face of its business.

By Christopher Doering • July 30, 2018

Target expands Drive Up to all 50 states

The mass merchant said the service now reaches 1,750 stores.

By Daphne Howland , Ben Unglesbee • Updated Aug. 30, 2019

Kroger's driverless delivery test underscores a focus on the future

The grocer's partnership with Nuro is the latest bet the company has made to get ahead of competitors and respond to consumer demands.

By Jeff Wells • June 29, 2018