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Kroger

Kroger launches new Ocado ‘spoke’ in South Florida

 By Russell Redman on Feb. 01, 2023

Automated fulfillment site expands online grocery delivery coverage in state where grocer lacks brick-and-mortar stores.

Technology

Instacart makes a big NFL ad play

 By Heather Lalley on Feb. 01, 2023

The same-day grocery delivery platform launched its first major marketing campaign with a CPG brand, Michelob Ultra, with a shoppable ad that guides shoppers into purchasing game-day snacks and drinks.

Technology

Online sales to near 14% of U.S. grocery market in next five years

By Russell Redman on Jan. 31, 2023

Increased traction for pickup to help drive almost 12% annual growth for e-grocery sales, Brick Meets Click forecasts.

Amazon

Amazon hikes order size for free Amazon Fresh delivery

By Russell Redman on Jan. 30, 2023

Starting late next month, Prime members must spend over $150—up from $35—to avoid paying an online grocery delivery fee.

Walmart

Walmart launches membership platform for small businesses and nonprofits

By Heather Lalley on Jan. 20, 2023

The $98-per-year Walmart Business+ membership offers free shipping and extra savings on qualifying orders from a curated selection of 100,000 products, the retailer said.

Technology

Instacart to pay $5.25M in San Francisco labor settlement

By Heather Lalley on Jan. 13, 2023

The same-day grocery delivery platform failed to provide health care or paid sick leave to more than 5,000 workers in the city between 2017 and 2020, an investigation found. Most of the money will go to Instacart workers.

Retailers

Weis Markets kicks off Instacart delivery

By Russell Redman on Jan. 11, 2023

Regional grocer now partners with three third-party providers for on-demand delivery.

Technology

Digital sales are soaring, but grocers might not be able to keep up

By Heather Lalley on Jan. 10, 2023

Online grocery sales surged 2.4% in December over the year before, according to the latest Brick Meets Click/Mercatus survey. But new findings from Grocery Doppio said grocers’ digital operations platforms are not prepared for the ongoing deluge.

Technology

Study: After a dip, digital grocery sales speed up

By Heather Lalley on Dec. 22, 2022

Digital grocery sales rose 24.6% in November over the month before after declining in September, and most shoppers say they plan to buy at least some groceries through the channel in 2023, according to a new report from Grocery Doppio.

Retailers

Boxed retail business rides B2B wave

By Russell Redman on Dec. 20, 2022

CEO Chieh Huang eyes more growth for the online bulk-products retailer from higher-margin channels.

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