Will Instant Delivery Survive Post-Covid?
Inflation is on the rise, the economy is in a downturn, and consumers have returned to shopping in-person in pursuit of discounts—all of which spells trouble for instant-delivery companies.
Tag: Instacart
Instacart Aims to Broaden Grocery Delivery’s Appeal
Instacart has launched several new features, including shoppable carts curated by celebrities, in an effort to broaden the appeal of the grocery delivery platform. Could these new features signal a transitional period for the grocery …
Is Easter the MVP of Holiday Candy Sales?
In the seasonal candy playing field, Easter has been knocking it out of the park. Per IRI data, combined sales for chocolate and non-chocolate seasonal candy totaled $1.3 billion in the 7-week period ending April …
Rapid Shutdowns for Rapid Delivery
When U.S. delivery startup Zero Grocery abruptly closed recently, it stunned northern California businesses that sold its products. Many were owed money and questioned what went wrong with the fast-growing startup, reported San Francisco Chronicle (March …
Delivery Innovation Hitting Higher Gear, Especially in U.S.
Chicago residents in need of last-minute ingredients are in luck. Getir, the Turkish provider of ultrafast, 10-minute grocery delivery, started operations in the Windy City this week. The company, which was founded in Istanbul in …
Industry Expert: Delivery Customers Now Expect Speed, Accuracy
By most accounts, post-pandemic life will involve lots of online shopping for consumers. Coronavirus lockdowns nudged most consumers in that direction, and innovation is pushing them further toward adoption of extensive online shopping for purchases …
Analysts: More Retailers Should Adopt Last-Mile Gig Delivery
In a recent Barclays conference call, a team of analysts discussed the success of gig delivery and how it could become a compelling offering for retailers. Here’s a look at the key takeaways from the …
Survey: Instacart, Facing Stiff Competition, Could See Decline
Consumers flocked to Instacart during the pandemic, but with growing competition and consumers’ sensitivity to prices and aversion to fees, the grocery delivery pioneer could see its market share decline, a recent survey by Barclays …
How Amazon is Changing the Grocery Landscape
A detour to the grocery store on the way home from work used to be just part of the daily grind, but all that has changed, and Amazon’s entry into the grocery business is moving …
Shoppable Content: The Next Chapter in Digital Advertising
As competition intensifies across the media advertising landscape, major retail players are differentiating themselves with technologically-optimized content that advances the omnichannel purchasing experience. The recent partnership between Walmart and media corporation Meredith has upped the …
New Albertsons Offering Illustrates Strong Demand for Online Shopping
Albertsons Cos. has begun piloting an Instacart-powered online grocery pickup service in six major cities. The new click-and-collect service, which is currently available in 40 stores, will work in tandem with Albertsons’ Drive Up & …
Instacart Advertising Business Poised for Strong Growth Under New CEO
Instacart is developing a media retail network ahead of its highly anticipated public offering and is positioned to raise ad revenue by 30% — or $700 million — in 2022, reported The Wall Street Journal …
Analyst: Fresh Opportunities for Growth in Grocery E-Commerce
Grocery e-commerce spending increased by an eye-opening $26 billion in 2020. When the dust settled by year’s end, the 84% jump accounted for 9.5% of all U.S. food and beverage sales. According to a recent, …
Delivery Platforms Experiencing Upheaval
In many ways, the pandemic has been a boom time for third-party delivery platforms, which have benefited from consumers largely hunkering down at home and summoning dinners to their doorstep. But business is rapidly changing …
Delivery Services See Continued Growth
Food Institute Focus – Delivery Services See Continued Growth