grocery delivery

Platform Economics: How Instacart Leverages Time Into Profits
Platform Economics: How Instacart Leverages Time Into Profits
November 16, 2023  |  Opinion

Time is our most precious asset. Each day, we get just so much. Twenty-four hours, 1440 minutes, 86,400 seconds. If we don’t use it, we...

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HelloFresh Launches In-House Fleet Delivery Service
HelloFresh Launches In-House Fleet Delivery Service
November 14, 2023  |  Delivery

Meal kit company HelloFresh is now in the last-mile delivery business. The company announced Tuesday (Nov. 14) that its company-managed fleet is now operating in 19 major metropolitan areas....

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Amazon vs Walmart: Who Will Bag the Victory in the Grocery Aisle? 
Amazon vs Walmart: Who Will Bag the Victory in the Grocery Aisle? 
November 10, 2023  |  Retail

Walmart, best known for offering products at wallet-friendly prices through its extensive network of physical stores, is setting records this month, driven by the success...

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Instacart Drives 25% Increase in Loyalty Member Purchases With Rewards
Instacart Drives 25% Increase in Loyalty Member Purchases With Rewards
November 08, 2023  |  Earnings

Instacart is integrating with merchants’ loyalty programs to outcompete rival aggregators on deals and discounts.   The San Francisco-based grocery aggregator shared in a letter to shareholders Wednesday...

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Getir Acquires Online Grocer FreshDirect to Grow in the US
Getir Acquires Online Grocer FreshDirect to Grow in the US
November 08, 2023  |  Acquisitions

Grocery delivery company Getir has acquired online grocery company FreshDirect to grow in the United States. Getir, which operates in five countries, is acquiring FreshDirect...

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Instacart Serves Up New Avenues for Brands to Reach Shoppers 
Instacart Serves Up New Avenues for Brands to Reach Shoppers 
October 20, 2023  |  Retail

Delivery platforms like Instacart are becoming a valuable avenue for brands looking to connect with consumers who prefer the convenience of grocery shopping from their...

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Amazon Lowers Grocery Delivery Threshold as Retailers Tinker With Fees
Amazon Lowers Grocery Delivery Threshold as Retailers Tinker With Fees
October 06, 2023  |  eCommerce

As major retailers struggle to strike the balance between winning grocery delivery customers from competitors and boosting margins per order, Amazon continues to adjust its...

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Instacart and InComm to Offer Grocery Delivery to Health Plan Members
Instacart and InComm to Offer Grocery Delivery to Health Plan Members
October 03, 2023  |  Partnerships

FinTech InComm Payments said its healthcare unit has launched a partnership with Instacart. The collaboration, announced Tuesday (Oct. 3), allows health plans to offer their members grocery and...

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Kroger Drives Delivery With Memberships as Grocers Boost Omnichannel Adoption
Kroger Drives Delivery With Memberships as Grocers Boost Omnichannel Adoption
September 21, 2023  |  Retail

This week in grocery news, Kroger’s membership program succeeds at boosting delivery orders, Ahold Delhaize goes after omnichannel customers, and Hy-Vee joins other grocers in...

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