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