IGA's CEO is bringing independents into the new age

One year into his tenure, John Ross is delivering cutting-edge data and e-commerce solutions to stores. But will it be enough to compete effectively against larger chains?

By Jeff Wells • Oct. 17, 2018

Albertsons aims for endless aisles with new online marketplace

The grocer's latest site features more than 40,000 well-known and hard-to-find specialty brands, with plans to expand to 100,000 items by the end of this year.

By Krishna Thakker • Oct. 17, 2018

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Doug McMillon: 'I want to challenge your thinking of Walmart'

During an investor meeting Tuesday, executives talked up competitive acquisitions, innovation and investments to "empower" store associates.

By Corinne Ruff • Oct. 17, 2018

MyWebGrocer to be acquired by software firm Mi9

The Vermont-based digital grocery solutions provider will join the retail software firm's lineup of retail solutions as vendor acquisitions heat up. 

By Jeff Wells • Oct. 16, 2018

Kroger moves into wine delivery in 14 states

The grocer, which has partnered with Drinks Holdings to ship bottles to customers, plans to expand into additional markets. The supermarket giant will not sell any alcohol under its own label.

By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 16, 2018

Instacart's valuation surges with $600M in new funding

After the latest investment round led by D1 Capital Partners, the e-grocery company is valued at $7.6 billion. 

By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 16, 2018

Walmart enters exclusive partnership with Gerber

The grocer will feature the veteran baby food maker's new line, Freshful Start, at 50 locations across four states. 

By Krishna Thakker • Oct. 16, 2018

Meal kit subscriptions grew 67% over the past year: report

According to an analysis by research firm Magid, 26% of consumers intend to sign up for one in the next six months.

By Krishna Thakker • Oct. 15, 2018

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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