Online Grocery Sales Jump 28%, Hit $10.5 Billion in Single Month
Online grocery sales are booming like never before. Americans spent $10.5 billion on online groceries in October, a 28% increase over last year, according to a new Brick Meets Click/Mercatus Grocery Shopper Survey. It marked the second straight month that year-over-year gains topped 20%.
Instacart Brings AI Shopping Carts to Local Grocers Across 8 States
Your neighborhood grocery store is getting a high-tech upgrade. Several local and independent grocers across eight states are introducing artificial intelligence-equipped Caper Carts to make shopping smarter, faster and more personalized. Bowman's Market, Maurer's Market IGA, Neiman's Family Market, Queen's Price Chopper and Soelbergs Market are among the grocers rolling out the smart carts from Instacart.
The Fresh Market Expands with New Stores in Chicago and Maryland
The Fresh Market, the North Carolina-based specialty grocery chain, has strengthened its presence with two new locations – one in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood and another in Crofton, Maryland. The new stores, numbers 162 and 163 in The Fresh Market's portfolio, are open daily from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Aldi, Walmart, Amazon, and Target Offer Thanksgiving Deals Under $5 Per Person
Major US retailers are serving up deals on Thanksgiving meals to help families celebrate without breaking the bank. With prices on holiday staples slashed, shoppers can enjoy a traditional feast for less than $5 per person at some stores.
Lidl Updates Brand to Win More US Customers
German discount grocer Lidl is getting a colorful makeover in the U.S. The company announced it has relaunched its brand to boost name recognition and set itself apart from rivals like Aldi. The new look, developed with ad agency MONO, spans everything from in-store signage to digital ads.
Amazon Tests Small-Format Grocery Concept in Chicago
Amazon has quietly opened a new type of grocery store in downtown Chicago. Called Amazon Grocery, the 3,800-square-foot store is a testing ground for Amazon's latest experiment in brick-and-mortar retail. The first Amazon Grocery location shares a building with a Whole Foods Market, which Amazon purchased in 2017.
Amazon Launches Budget-Friendly Grocery Brand 'Amazon Saver'
Amazon is launching a new private label brand called Amazon Saver, offering groceries and household staples at bargain prices. Most items will be priced at under $5, putting Amazon in direct competition with low-cost rivals like Aldi, Walmart, and Target.
H Mart and Aveda Join DoorDash's List of Non-Restaurant Partners
DoorDash is expanding its reach with new partnerships just in time for the holiday season. H Mart, the largest Asian supermarket chain in the U.S., is now offering on-demand delivery from over 75 locations via DoorDash. Customers can order their favorite Asian snacks, ingredients, and household items.
Loblaw Pilots 'No Name' Ultra-Discount Stores in Canada
Loblaw Companies Ltd., Canada's biggest grocery chain, is trying something new to help you save money. A new ultra-discount store concept called "No Name," based on Loblaw’s low-cost brand, opened in LaSalle, Ontario. Two more stores are coming soon in St. Catharines and Brockville. “No Name” aims to cut prices by up to 20% on everyday groceries and household essentials
Sprouts Farmers Market to Open 21 Stores, Expand to New States
Sprouts Farmers Market has its foot firmly on the growth pedal isn't slowing down anytime soon. Sprouts has over 110 approved locations about to open, ready to bring its natural and organic offerings to more communities across the country. The company will open 21 stores between now and December, which fits with their main goal of opening 35 new stores by fiscal's year end.