online grocery

Walmart closing pickup-only pilots among half a dozen underperforming locations 

According to media reports, Bentonville, AR-based Walmart Inc. is pulling the plug on its last two pickup-only locations, one in...

2 years ago 1 minute read

What cardboard demand says about online grocery

At first you might not think of cardboard as a bellwether for the economy, but it is. And cardboard sales...

2 years ago 4 minute read

The stumbling of Amazon Fresh

As some readers may remember, I am not a big fan of Amazon Fresh BB #:283186 — at least not...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Kroger expands delivery to South Florida

MIAMI, Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), America’s grocer, today announced the opening of a new spoke facility in South Florida....

2 years ago 6 minute read

U.S. eGrocery sales forecast to grow, increase market share in next five years

Pickup expected to gain market share and grow faster than Delivery and Ship-to-Home Barrington, Ill. – January 30, 2023 –...

2 years ago 7 minute read

Amazon plans grocery fee increase, higher threshold for Amazon Fresh deliveries

Starting February 28, Amazon Fresh is rolling out a new fee structure for grocery deliveries using the Amazon Prime service....

2 years ago 2 minute read

Addie’s debuts as East Coast’s first drive-up grocer

Company Raises $10.1M in Seed Funding Led by Rose Park Advisors NORWOOD, Mass. –  Addie’s, the drive-up grocer redefining the grocery shopping experience,...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Online grocer Boxed secures $20MM loan facility

NEW YORK, Jan. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Boxed, Inc. (NYSE: BOXD, BOXD WS) (“Boxed” or the “Company”), the commerce...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Mercatus unveils next generation mobile grocery shopping app

TORONTO – Mercatus, a leading provider of grocery eCommerce solutions, today announced the evolution of Mercatus Mobile — an entirely new mobile...

2 years ago 3 minute read

December online grocery sales grow, led by pickup

Barrington, Ill. – January 10, 2023 – The U.S. online grocery market finished December with $9.1 billion in total sales,...

2 years ago 9 minute read

NGA Foundation receives grant to advance SNAP online programs

January 5, 2023 Washington, D.C. – The National Grocers Association Foundation (NGAF) BB #:163424 has been awarded a $5 million...

2 years ago 3 minute read

November U.S online grocery sales drop 10% from year ago

Cost considerations creating headwinds for Grocery and fueling tailwinds for Mass Barrington, Ill. – December 13, 2022 – The U.S....

2 years ago 9 minute read

Food Lion expands delivery to two new states

SALISBURY, N.C., Dec. 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ahead of the holidays, Food Lion BB #:165295 is making it easier...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Fresh Direct names top trends for 2023

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–FreshDirect, BB #:164151 the online grocery shopping innovator, today announced its top food trends picks for 2023. Leveraging...

2 years ago 5 minute read

Mercato launches thriving communities program

Initial roll-out in New York City proves program increases sales for the independent grocer while providing residents with greater choice and convenience....

2 years ago 4 minute read

Online grocery survey shows more in-store shopping for holidays

DURHAM, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Phononic, a global leader in sustainable cooling technology, today announced new survey findings that highlight the current...

2 years ago 7 minute read

October online grocery down 3% vs. a year ago

Barrington, Ill. – November 14, 2022 – The U.S. online grocery market finished October with $7.8 billion in total sales,...

2 years ago 9 minute read

Mercatus research shows connection between improving the eGrocery experience and retaining customers

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Customers who had a positive online grocery customer experience were 2.2 times more likely to use that service more...

2 years ago 6 minute read
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