Shopper & Customer Tops transitions to in-house shoppers for pickup orders Move comes as Instacart scales back its in-store shopper services Supermarket News January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 < 1 min read ShoppersBOPISInstacartMarketing: In StoreDelivery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retailer Media Retail Media will add Fuel to the Fire for M&A in AdTech If you think those “sponsored” products on Amazon are an innocuous little niche of advertising, think again. Those sponsored positions are what are now known as retail media, which has become the third-largest U.S. digital advertising channel after paid search and paid social campaigns. Even more impressive, eMarketer expects it to nearly double, from $31 […] Retail TouchPoints January 20, 2023January 20, 2023 4 min read Marketing: Retail MediaAmazonTechnology & InnovationData & InsightsAcquisitionGoogleTargetConsumersPredictions and ForecastsMeta (Facebook)AgenciesResults & InvestmentCOVID19DeliveryConsultingDept. FuelPartnershipsWalmartMarketing: SocialESG and CSRMetaverseGopuffInstacartInternationalShoppersEconomyMergersKrogerFood DeliveryDept. Sporting goodsDept. NonfoodMarketing: BroadcastMarketing: In StoreTrends: TechAssociatesBigTechStore LocationQ Commerce 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital SN Top 10: KeHE, Instacart, Boxed top the week's headlines In this week’s recap of the Top 10 most popular Supermarket News articles, KeHe names new president and CEO, Deb Conklin ranked as the week’s top story. As part of an ongoing succession process, Barnholt will move into the executi Supermarket News January 15, 2023January 15, 2023 < 1 min read InstacartDeliveryExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery Instacart settles benefits lawsuit for $5.25M Instacart has reached a $5.25 million settlement with the city of San Francisco concerning payments to workers for health care and sick leave, according to an announcement by the city on Thursday. The settlement was the result of an investigation by the San Francisco Office of Labor Standards Enforcement into Instacart’s compliance with the city’s Health […] Supermarket News January 13, 2023January 13, 2023 2 min read InstacartLegal & CriminalDeliveryHealth & WellnessDept. HBCAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 3
Channel: Mass Walmart Expands Reach of Third-Party Retail Services with Salesforce Integration Walmart’s burgeoning slate of white-label retail tech will be made more widely available via a new partnership with Salesforce. Retailers will now be able to plug into Walmart Commerce Technologies’ Store Assist local fulfillment services and the Walmart GoLocal delivery solution through the Salesforce AppExchange. The new partnership is part of a growing push by […] Retail TouchPoints January 13, 2023January 13, 2023 2 min read WalmartTechnology & InnovationPartnershipsDeliveryRecommerceBOPISOperations & Supply ChainOmnichannelInstacartAcquisitionVendorsAmazonShoppersData & InsightsPackagingDept. NonfoodBrick and MortarStrategyPricing & PromotionsExecutivesHoliday & EventsHome DepotMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationMarketing: In Store 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery Instacart cuts its valuation — again: report The decrease to $10 billion follows Instacart’s IPO delay Supermarket News January 7, 2023January 7, 2023 < 1 min read InstacartDeliveryStart UpsResults & Investment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Relationshop acquires grocery e-commerce provider Stor.ai The acquisition was driven by a need to offer an end-to-end e-commerce platform that can compete with larger players like Amazon and Instacart, said Relationshop CEO Galen Walters. Grocery Dive January 5, 2023January 5, 2023 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationInstacartAcquisitionExecutivesDeliveryAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Merchandising Top 10 2022 DSI Content Picks for the Best Online Experience DSI From forward-looking industry research to conversations with leading ecommerce innovators and practitioners, the Digital Shelf Institute (DSI) is committed to producing engaging, compelling, and insightful content you need to deliver the best online experience and take your business to the next level. As the DSI says goodbye to 2022, here’s a look back at some […] Digital Shelf Institute January 4, 2023January 4, 2023 9 min read MerchandisingMarketing: SocialTechnology & InnovationMarketing: Retail MediaOmnichannelPodcastsStrategyOperations & Supply ChainConsumersExecutivesPredictions and ForecastsSustainabilityPricing & PromotionsKrogerInstacartEconomyDeliveryData & InsightsCVSWalmartPepsiCoResults & InvestmentTrends: MarketingMarketing: In Store84.51 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery Instacart Reported To Have Cut Internal Valuation To $10 Billion The Information reports that Instacart “has cut its internal valuation to around $10 billion, according to two people familiar with the situation. The new valuation is 20% lower than the one it had in October and nearly 75% lower than the price investors paid for shares early last year, when its paper valuation was $39 […] MorningNewsBeat January 3, 2023January 3, 2023 < 1 min read InstacartDeliveryEconomyResults & InvestmentStart UpsCOVID19WalmartAssociatesPredictions and ForecastsSustainabilityTechnology & InnovationExecutivesAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery Instacart targets SNAP shoppers with discounted memberships Instacart is now offering discounted memberships to participants in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Shoppers who have used an electronic benefit transfer (EBT) SNAP card to purchase groceries on Instacart in the past six months can get a discounted Instacart+ membership at $4.99 per month for 12 months, a 50% discount. Related: Instacart streamlines FSA, […] Supermarket News December 22, 2022December 22, 2022 2 min read InstacartShoppersDelivery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery When IPO Market Thaws, Expect Instacart To Make Early Move The Information reports that if/when the IPO market begins to thaw – it has been virtually frozen recently because of inflation and recession concerns – “a path to profitability, have reconciled themselves to lower valuations and—perhaps just as important—are simply sick of waiting.” Like Instacart. The Information writes: “Instacart may be first out of the […] MorningNewsBeat December 22, 2022December 22, 2022 < 1 min read InstacartDeliveryResults & InvestmentStart UpsEconomyWalmartDoorDashExecutivesGovernmentKrogerTechnology & InnovationFood DeliveryAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery Instacart rolls out discounted membership for SNAP participants Starting Tuesday, people who have used EBT SNAP benefits to buy groceries on the company’s platform in the past six months can sign up for a year-long subscription to Instacart+ at half price. Grocery Dive December 21, 2022December 21, 2022 < 1 min read InstacartDelivery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery Instacart expands grocery presence in Canada The company is now providing delivery service for Metro’s Super C, Adonis and Food Basics banners as it grows its roster of delivery and advertising partners across the country. Grocery Dive December 16, 2022December 16, 2022 < 1 min read InstacartDeliveryInternational - North AmericaDept. GroceryPartnerships 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery Kroger Taps DoorDash to Add Flowers and Sushi to its Delivery Mix The Kroger Co. is expanding the scope of its delivery offerings through a new partnership with DoorDash that makes floral and sushi items from Kroger banner stores across the country available for same-day delivery on the DoorDash marketplace. The partners piloted the program in select geographies this fall and are now expanding to offer nationwide […] Retail TouchPoints December 15, 2022December 19, 2022 2 min read KrogerDeliveryFood DeliveryDoorDashShoppersDept. Fresh PreparedDept. FreshPartnershipsInstacartExecutivesAssociatesBrick and MortarConsumersDept. Adult BevMarketing: In StoreOperations & Supply ChainPredictions and ForecastsDept. Nonfood 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery The Guide to Staying Competitive in Grocery Fulfillment Grocery fulfillment models shifted quite a bit in the past few years. After the explosive growth of home delivery in 2020, the sphere has continued to hold its own. At the center of this transformation are customers who expect more out of their grocery delivery service. Whether your customers are ordering grocery items like fresh […] Instacart News December 14, 2022December 14, 2022 6 min read InstacartShoppersDeliveryTechnology & InnovationMarketing: In StoreDept. FreshOmnichannelConsultingPredictions and ForecastsBOPISMarketing: SocialData & InsightsStrategyDept. NonfoodPartnershipsESG and CSRConsumersDept. PerimeterBrick and MortarOperations & Supply ChainPublixPackagingDept. Adult BevTwitterResults & InvestmentMeta (Facebook)Marketing: TradeDept. HBCMerchandisingExecutivesCOVID19Marketing: Direct & PersonalizationHealth & WellnessStore LocationPricing & PromotionsAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Sure, TikTok is fun. But can it drive sales? Instacart highlights the recipes that actually did drive sales in 2022 — Green Goddess Salad tops the list Supermarket News December 14, 2022December 14, 2022 < 1 min read TikTokMarketing: SocialInstacartDelivery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery Instacart delivers the scent of the season — fresh-cut trees — for the first time this holiday season Customers can conveniently get same-day, nationwide delivery of live trees — along with all of their seasonal decor — via the Instacart App Supermarket News December 12, 2022December 12, 2022 < 1 min read InstacartDeliveryHoliday & EventsDept. Fresh 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery The Complete Guide to Driving Growth with Grocery E-Commerce In the next five years, some grocery executives believe that e-commerce penetration will increase to as high as 35%. While grocery e-commerce and fulfillment leaders have spent years integrating technology to offer essentials to the public, COVID-19 accelerated this development as countless new customers adopted these services. That trial period is over, and the verdict […] Instacart News December 10, 2022December 10, 2022 5 min read InstacartDeliveryShoppersTechnology & InnovationConsumersMarketing: In StorePredictions and ForecastsMarketing: SocialData & InsightsOperations & Supply ChainESG and CSRMerchandisingDept. NonfoodCOVID19Dept. GroceryDept. Fresh PreparedDept. DeliBrick and MortarMarketing: PrintExecutivesTwitterConsultingData VisualizationMeta (Facebook)OmnichannelDept. FreshPartnershipsMarketing: TradeDept. FuelTech: AIPackagingDept. BakeryPricing & PromotionsBOPISStore LocationAI / ML 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery 2022 Delivered: Did Anyone Actually ‘Cart’ That #FoodTok Recipe? Today, we’re introducing 2022 Delivered: Did Anyone Actually ‘Cart’ That #FoodTok Recipe? — a deep-dive report that looks at the influence of viral TikTok recipes on customer shopping behavior. #FoodTok, a mouthwatering subgenre of TikTok, has propelled some of the buzziest food and recipe trends on social media over the past few years. Here at […] Instacart News December 8, 2022December 8, 2022 2 min read InstacartDept. GroceryDeliveryMarketing: SocialTikTokData & InsightsESG and CSRTrends: Food and BeverageMeta (Facebook)Predictions and ForecastsTwitterShoppersInternational - North AmericaDept. Fresh PreparedTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery Instacart streamlines FSA, HSA shopping experience New features aim to expedite spending Supermarket News December 7, 2022December 7, 2022 < 1 min read InstacartDelivery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Instacart adds holiday tree same-day delivery The company is using its recently launched Big & Bulky fulfillment service to bring live and artificial trees to customers’ homes. Grocery Dive December 6, 2022December 6, 2022 < 1 min read InstacartDeliveryHoliday & Events 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Delivery services face challenges from Walmart, Kroger and Amazon Large retailers including Walmart, Kroger and Amazon are shifting a larger percentage of their deliveries to their own in-house operations instead of using third parties such as Instacart, DoorDash and Uber. RetailWire December 5, 2022December 5, 2022 < 1 min read WalmartKrogerAmazonDeliveryInstacartOperations & Supply ChainFood DeliveryDoorDash 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery How the Kroger-Albertsons Merger is Accelerating the Need for a Unified Retail Ad Network There are a growing number of retailers competing for their share of available advertising dollars, and a big player in retail media has just upped the ante. The recent Kroger-Albertsons merger announcement sent shock waves through the retail and consumer packaged goods (CPG) industries, with the move cornering approximately 19% of the U.S. grocery market. […] Retail TouchPoints December 2, 2022December 2, 2022 3 min read KrogerLowesConsumersMarketing: Retail MediaMergersAlbertsons / SafewayData & InsightsDrizlyInstacartMarketing: In StoreDeliveryTargetAgenciesPredictions and ForecastsPartnershipsEconomyCompetitionInternationalMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationShoppersMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: ShopperMarketing: SocialMarketing: TradeMerchandisingBest BuyPricing & PromotionsResults & InvestmentStrategySustainabilityTechnology & InnovationMarketing: BroadcastDept. NonfoodWalmart 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
Channel: Delivery Instacart launches savings-focused advertising tools Dive Brief: Instacart’s new suite of advertising solutions, Instacart Promotions, allows brand partners to independently launch new deal structures, incentives and promotions with the company’s Instacart Ad campaigns, according to a Wednesday press release. Instacart Promotions includes two new capabilities — Coupons and Stock Up & Save — as part of the several savings options brands […] Grocery Dive December 2, 2022December 2, 2022 2 min read InstacartDeliveryDept. NonfoodMarketing: TradePartnerships 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 4
Channel: Delivery Instacart becomes a more vigorous health sector operator Good Measures leverages the provider’s Care Carts shopping list technology Supermarket News December 1, 2022December 1, 2022 < 1 min read InstacartHealth & WellnessDeliveryTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Merchandising BJ’s, Instacart boost their retail media reach New initiatives add merchandising upgrades Supermarket News December 1, 2022December 1, 2022 < 1 min read Marketing: Retail MediaInstacartDeliveryMerchandising 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery Instacart moves to streamline food bank donation Shoppers can initiate online giving via the company’s new “Community Carts” initiative Supermarket News December 1, 2022December 1, 2022 < 1 min read InstacartPhilanthropyDept. GroceryDeliveryShoppers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital 3 Fulfillment Strategies to Help Retailers Optimize Delivery E-commerce continues to grow — an exciting proposition for both enterprise and mid-market retailers. The consumer expectation of ultrafast fulfillment, however, pressures retail leaders to streamline their last-mile delivery solutions. In the fulfillment game where innovative pickup and delivery services are becoming the norm, how do you differentiate your delivery solutions from your competitors to […] Instacart News November 21, 2022November 21, 2022 3 min read DeliveryInstacartShoppersBOPISData & InsightsMarketing: SocialTechnology & InnovationESG and CSRStore LocationConsumersAssociatesOperations & Supply ChainDept. NonfoodMeta (Facebook)TwitterStrategyResults & InvestmentPartnershipsDept. GroceryDept. Paper 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery Instacart’s Trust Program: How We Build Trust with Our Retailer Partners Authors: Blake Hoge, Sr Governance, Risk, and Compliance Engineer, and James Cha, Sr Security Engineer Building trust with our retailer partners is one of Instacart’s highest priorities. Instacart CEO Fidji Simo sets the tone at the top at every company-wide meeting, emphasizing to our teams just how critical retailer trust is to our mission. This […] Instacart News November 18, 2022November 18, 2022 5 min read InstacartDeliveryPartnershipsMarketing: SocialData & InsightsESG and CSRMeta (Facebook)TwitterPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: UGCLegal & CriminalDept. NonfoodResults & InvestmentStore LocationSustainabilityTechnology & InnovationExecutivesDept. PerimeterUnileverDept. FreshVendors 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery Giant Tiger rips out online retail technology stack, replaces with Shopify Plus Canadian discount store chain, Giant Tiger, has launched a new website and an end to end tech stack replacement. In a LinkedIn post, Simon Rodrigue, SVP & Chief Digital Officer at Giant Tiger, said: “Excited to be working with Shopify on the Shopify Plus platform building out an experience to help Canadians save with a […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub November 17, 2022November 17, 2022 3 min read Technology & InnovationConsumersShopifyMarketing: SocialHoliday & EventsInternational - UKTwitterInternational - North AmericaPartnershipsESG and CSRShoppersMarketing: In StoreStrategyDeliveryPricing & PromotionsExecutivesFlagship StoresInstacartEconomyPhilanthropyMeta (Facebook)Marketing: TradePredictions and ForecastsBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
International Department: Food Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Corporate Finance International Trends & External Forces Mondelēz International Reports Q4 and FY 2022 Results Full Year Highlights Net revenues for the full year increased +9.7% driven by Organic Net Revenue1 growth of +12.3% with underlying Volume/Mix of +2.7%. For the fourth quarter, Net revenues increased +13.5% driven by Organic Net Revenue1 growth of +15.4% with underlying Volume/Mix of +1.6% Diluted EPS was $1.96, down 35.5%; Adjusted EPS1 was $2.95, up +11.9% on […] Written by Mondelez February 1, 2023February 1, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Associates & Employees Robots could surpass workers at Amazon by 2030, Cathie Wood says KEY POINTS “We are just at the dawn of the robotics age. And I would say artificial intelligence and battery technology are all a part of that movement as well,” Cathie Wood said. Amazon had more than 1.6 million workers at the end of 2021, according to its most recent annual report. Wood’s Ark Innovation […] Written by CNBC February 1, 2023February 1, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value Department & Category ESG Partnerships & Alt Profit International Stores & Formats Aldi expands Too Good To Go partnership nationwide following successful trial Aldi is rolling out its partnership with the world’s largest surplus food platform, Too Good To Go, across all of its 990 UK stores. Following a successful trial last year, Aldi is now offering surplus food bags available nationwide, in a bid to tackle food waste while also offering even lower prices to customers. The […] Written by Talking Retail February 1, 2023February 1, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Channel: Grocery Department & Category Department: Nonfood Corporate Strategy Corporate Finance Media & Marketing Retailer Media Agencies & Vendors Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Retail Operations Stores & Formats dunnhumby’s Sixth Annual Retailer Preference Index (RPI) for U.S. GroceryTHE GROCERS BEST ‘BUILT TO LAST’ H-E-B, Costco Best Navigate The 2020 – 2022 Pandemic Grocery Market Upheaval, Bumping Amazon From Its Top Ranking Customers emerged from 2020 – 2022 placing more importance than ever on finding the right balance of savings and quality while placing less importance on saving time. Pandemic surge in retailer digital capabilities and consumer digital adoption […] Written by dunnhumby February 1, 2023February 1, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Department & Category Department: Food Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Associates & Employees Holiday & Events Charted: U.S. Egg Prices More Than Double in 2022 Charted: U.S. Egg Prices Double in 2022 Eggs are a staple food for many countries around the world, and the U.S. is no exception. Americans eat between 250‒280 eggs a year on average. Eggs are also easy to cook, protein-dense and supply many daily vitamins needed for healthy living, making them a popular meal or […] Written by Visual Capitalist February 1, 2023February 1, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked