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Retailers

Albertsons and DoorDash Play Games, Expand Grocery Delivery

 By Jennifer Strailey on Jun. 21, 2021

Albertsons Cos. and DoorDash have forged a new partnership to offer on-demand grocery delivery from nearly 2,000 stores, while also launching a digital gaming experience.

Retailers

Walmart Invests in DroneUp as It Seeks to Scale Up Drone Delivery

 By Christine LaFave Grace on Jun. 17, 2021

After partnering with DroneUp on delivery of at-home COVID-19 test kits, Walmart is investing in the Virginia Beach, Va.-based drone services provider.

Retailers

SpartanNash Perks Up Fast Lane

By Kristina Hurtig on Jun. 17, 2021

The retailer has added additional benefits for subscribers of the online grocery program, including half-off delivery on orders of $50 or more and monthly bonus savings.

Technology

Last-Mile Software Firm Bringg Collects $100M in New Funding

By WGB Staff on Jun. 16, 2021

The fulfillment software firm said it would use the new funding to grow its platform through new partners and acquisitions.

Retailers

How Walmart Wants to 'Win the Kitchen'

By Christine LaFave Grace on Jun. 10, 2021

"The way we're thinking about capital and putting capital toward omni-fulfillment, omni-technology, that's where we're going as a company, and I feel really good about it," CFO Brett Biggs says at Baird conference.

Retailers

What Will Kroger Deliver in Florida?

By Jon Springer on Jun. 09, 2021

A delivery-only virtual leap to new territory could be a test of Kroger's vaunted technology and loyalty programs.

Retailers

Who’s Winning in On-Demand Food Delivery Sales?

By Jennifer Strailey on Jun. 03, 2021

On-demand food delivery sales are outpacing all of e-commerce and are expected to reach $138.77 billion in the U.S. by 2025—more than double 2020 levels—finds a new report.

Technology

Instacart Rushes Out 30-Minute Priority Delivery

By Jon Springer on May 27, 2021

Amid rising consumer demand for speed—and a concurrent explosion of virtual micro-grocers—Instacart is moving to 30-minute delivery for small baskets from participating retailers.

Fresh Food

5 Questions for Market Wagon's Nick Carter

By Christine LaFave Grace on May 27, 2021

Indianapolis-based Market Wagon is on a roll. Currently in 29 markets, the company aims to be delivering locally produced fruits and vegetables, meats, eggs, baked goods and more in 50 markets by the end of the year.

Industry Partners

3 Big Trends From FMI’s 2021 Grocery Shopper Report

By Kristina Hurtig on May 25, 2021

The association explores how food retail will be affected by the pandemic, which sparked an increase in at-home cooking, accelerated adoption of e-commerce, and fostered a focus on health and wellness.

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