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

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

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By Grocery Dive staff

'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

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

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

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

Survey: E-commerce grocery demand this holiday season is twice as nice

Tech firm RichRelevance finds that 44% of shoppers — more than double the percentage last year — plan to buy Thanksgiving essentials online.  

By Jennifer Sweeney • Nov. 16, 2018

Lucky's Market launches delivery with Shipt

As of Nov. 15, the grocer is delivering to 18 metro areas in six states and plans to expand to more in the coming year.

By Krishna Thakker • Nov. 16, 2018

As online grocery demand rises, grocers are scrambling to find solutions

The key is understanding consumer needs and matching them to the right technology. 

By Jennifer Sweeney • Nov. 15, 2018

Walmart exploring delivery via driverless vehicle

According to reports, the pilot program in Miami — which is a collaboration with Ford and Postmates — uses cars that are made to look driverless, but controlled by humans. 

By Dan O'Shea • Nov. 15, 2018

Walmart's e-commerce sales soar 43% helped by grocery demand

The retail giant has grown its market share in every major online category, with rising levels of satisfaction among younger shoppers, according to GlobalData Retail.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 15, 2018

Ahold Delhaize open to M&A as part of its push to dominate local markets

At its Capital Markets Day in New York City, the grocery chain laid out what executives called an "ambitious" plan to strengthen its banners' market share and grow online sales.

By Christopher Doering • Nov. 14, 2018

Blue Apron lays off 4% of workers as more users abandon service

The meal kit maker posted disappointing figures across all key metrics, including a decline in orders per customer and average revenue per customer.

By Christopher Doering • Nov. 14, 2018

Amazon confirms NYC, Northern Virginia as HQ2 locations

The company also announced a new Operations Center of Excellence in Nashville, Tennessee.

By Kristin Musulin , Chris Teale • Nov. 13, 2018

Ahold Delhaize wants to double online sales by 2021

The goal is part of a growth strategy that also includes boosting capital expenditures to 3% of sales and repositioning its Stop & Shop banner.

By Jeff Wells • Nov. 13, 2018

Report: Target leads the way in omnichannel grocery shopping

Consulting firm Brick Meets Click finds that the retailer offers a more seamless experience between online and offline channels for customers than Kroger and Walmart. 

By Jessica Dumont • Nov. 13, 2018

Ahold Delhaize invests in robotics research

The company has partnered with Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands to develop and test new prototypes.

By Jeff Wells • Nov. 12, 2018

Stouffer's rolls out frozen meal kits nationwide

The Nestlé brand's four new offerings highlight the popularity of the trendy meal options along with frozen food makers' desire to stay relevant with consumers.

By Krishna Thakker • Nov. 12, 2018

How grocers can drive brand loyalty in the age of disruption

With so many choices, consumers will gravitate towards retailers that feature the best deals and personalized offers, writes Curtis Tingle of Valassis.

By Curtis Tingle • Nov. 12, 2018

Kroger enables voice ordering for grocery pickup

The grocer has launched the service in six banner stores so far and says it will add more throughout this year and into 2019.

By Krishna Thakker • Nov. 8, 2018

Shoppable recipe startup Myxx expands with Walmart, Albertsons and H-E-B

The partnerships bring the company's cook-and-click platform to more than 10,000 grocery stores in the U.S. 

By Jessica Dumont • Nov. 8, 2018

Peapod names Ahold Delhaize online executive as its new president

Selma Postma, who helped transform Dutch supermarket chain Albert Heijn into an omnichannel retailer, will take over the post at the online grocer starting Jan. 1.

By Christopher Doering • Nov. 8, 2018

Report: Walmart favored over Amazon among online grocery shoppers

Retail Feedback Group also found that around 50% more online grocery consumers purchase fresh foods through the channel compared to last year.

By Jessica Dumont • Nov. 7, 2018