Report: Less Than Half of Consumers Grocery Shop In-Store

Walking into a grocery store used to be how most people bought groceries, but now only 44% of consumers do most of their shopping on premises.

‘Contextual Commerce’ Reimagines Need-based Shopping

Grocers seeking the full potential of their digital platforms may want to investigate contextual commerce, wherein they present products to customers based on their wants and needs rather than the contents of traditional store aisles.

A Closer Look at Online Grocery Services

Brick Meets Click partner David Bishop reviews ship-to-home, pick-up, and delivery services, and highlights the best uses and challenges for each option.

Rising Food Costs Heighten Financial Insecurity Among Seniors

Food price spikes across the U.S. are forcing many senior citizens to visit food pantries or cut back on the number of meals they eat per day. In a recent survey by The Senior Citizens …

More Grocery Stockpiling on the Horizon as Delta Variant Looms

Consumers who packed their pantries throughout the pandemic may be looking to replenish those supplies, according to new research by Inmar Intelligence. Of 1,000 U.S. adults surveyed, 69.4% said they were contemplating a significant restock …

Retailers Tackling Out-of-Stock Issues with Artificial Intelligence

Proper inventory management is a top concern for retailers. Out-of-stock items and inefficient replacement strategies can result in lost sales, reduced customer satisfaction, and lower loyalty levels. In response to these challenges, companies like Walmart …

Study: Independent Grocers Spur Significant Economic Growth

Independent grocers now account for 33% of total U.S. grocery sales, according to a new research from the National Grocers Association (NGA). The independent sector, which includes 21,574 stores nationwide, contributes more than $255 billion to the …

Where Does Grocery Retail Go from Here?

After pivoting during the COVID-19 pandemic, where does grocery retail go from here? BrickMeetsClick Chief Architect Bill Bishop returns to the Food Institute Podcast to discuss grocery e-commerce sales statistics for March 2021 one year …

Will Pandemic Gains Remain for Grocery E-Commerce?

Will the pandemic gains grocery e-commerce saw in 2020 remain in the new year? The Food Institute Podcast welcomed back BrickMeetsClick Chief Architect Bill Bishop to discuss the grocery e-commerce space at the end of …