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  • Weis Markets expands delivery through Shipt partnership

    The regional grocer will roll out the service in 11 markets in Pennsylvania, Maryland and Delaware next week. 

    By Alicia Kelso • Aug. 29, 2018
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    AutoX launches self-driving grocery delivery service

    The California startup will sell groceries through GrubMarket, allowing San Jose-area shoppers to pick up food directly from temperature-controlled cars. 

    By Krishna Thakker • Aug. 28, 2018
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    Top 5 stories from Grocery Dive

    Top stories from Grocery Dive first half of 2025.

    By Grocery Dive staff
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    Grocery e-commerce startup Boxed plans to expand footprint with new funding

    The online club retailer, which rejected a bid from Kroger earlier this year, plans to put the $111 million toward marketing and expansion.

    By Alicia Kelso • Aug. 22, 2018
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    Walmart's patents shed light on its future grocery plans

    The retail giant has filed for patents for VR technology, a temperature controlled delivery system and a docking system with removable lockers. 

    By Krishna Thakker • Aug. 22, 2018
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    Store with tech to rival Amazon Go opens next month

    San Francisco-based Zippin has launched a small public demo that is expected to grow into a full-sized, AI-enabled convenience store.

    By Alicia Kelso • Aug. 21, 2018
  • Report says nonfoods shouldn't be an afterthought for grocers

    The Food Marketing Institute and Acosta suggest that supermarkets use competitive pricing, frequent promotions and creative displays to boost their general merchandise and health and beauty care selections.

    By Jessica Dumont • Aug. 21, 2018
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    Knowing your audience is key to grocers' success

    While new technologies are appearing in the supermarket business, Sylvain Perrier, CEO of Mercatus Technologies, outlines what retailers need to consider before deciding whether to implement them.

    By Sylvain Perrier • Aug. 20, 2018
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    SpartanNash ramps up online ordering to alleviate sliding retail business

    Continued growth in the company's distribution unit helped offset impact from a recall of its Caito Foods' fresh-cut produce and lagging sales. 

    By Alicia Kelso • Aug. 17, 2018
  • 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
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    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
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    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 Aug. 15, 2018
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    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
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    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
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    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
  • 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
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    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
  • 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 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
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    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
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    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
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    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 Aug. 6, 2018