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Publix sponsors shuttle service in Georgia to ferry shoppers to its store

 By Diane Adam on Feb. 09, 2023

The closure of a Kroger grocery store in Decatur took away a walkable shopping option in the city. The electric shuttle service transports residents from downtown Decatur to the Publix Super Market at Sam’s Crossing Village.

Technology

How Hungryroot grew through reinvention

 By Heather Lalley on Feb. 09, 2023

The high-tech grocery delivery-healthy meal planning hybrid has reimagined its business model twice since 2015. But founder and CEO Ben McKean said those pivoting days are over: Hungryroot has found the secret sauce for growth.

Technology

DoorDash, Roku partner on food ordering via TV

By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 07, 2023

TV watchers can order from thousands of grocery stores, restaurants and other retailers through the interactive ads. Roku users can also get six months of free DashPass.

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.

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