Instacart Takes Aim at Meal Delivery, Catering
Instacart is growing in the direction of meal delivery. On October 7, the company announced it would acquire catering software company FoodStorm, extending its reach into the prepared food aisle of many grocery stores. And at the beginning of the month, meal delivery...
Instacart, Stop & Shop Partner on 30-Minute Grocery Delivery
Instacart has partnered with Stop & Shop, a Massachusetts-based brick-and-mortar grocery brand, to offer 30-minute delivery of fresh foods, meal kits, groceries and household necessities in select Northeast markets. The new service—called Stop & Shop...
Business Models at Odds in the Digital Grocery Business
Like restaurants, grocers are struggling to find a happy medium with third-party delivery providers as more of the North American grocery market moves online. While grocery stores encourage more profitable native ordering and customer pickup, new entrants are testing...
Robomart Launches Retailer Delivery Platform
Robomart, the rolling convenience store that brings the convenience store right to your front door, is diversifying by allowing retailers to use its platform to offer fast, convenient at-home shopping experiences. Through the launch of its new Retailer Platform, Santa...
Outstanding Operators
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