Randy Hofbauer is Progressive Grocer's digital and technology editor. He has more than a decade of experience as a journalist and researcher, almost all of it covering CPG retailing. Follow him on Twitter or connect with him on LinkedIn.
Service lacked 2 key assets physical grocers already have
Internal email blames 'setbacks with financing'
As grocery ecommerce sales rise, users won’t tolerate shopping experiences that aren’t seamless
Private label penetration also rises
OptUp puts nutritional info at users' fingertips
John Gehre spent 11 years at the Texas grocer
Chicago, Indianapolis, Columbus just a few markets to get service
Now among top grocers, Amazon makes move into consumables
Infusion to help grow ecommerce grocery business
Online grocer opening new fulfillment center in the Bronx
Policy would have forced suppliers to waive PACA rights
2nd Amazon Go location to take up 1,200 more square feet than original
Prime members can enjoy special deals on big day
American Express vet Janey Whiteside to take on role
Ecommerce program testing driverless cars
Responses are negative, though suppliers may get some flexibility
Dollar-store chain is first to intro scan-as-you-shop tech
News follows 1-year anniversary of Amazon-Whole Foods deal announcement
New vehicles are lightweight, transportable alternative to larger-scale conveyor-belt systems
Willis Tower, Ogilvie Transportation Center to welcome checkout-free concept
Blue Apron rival starts with 581 Giant Food, Stop & Shop stores
