How are long-standing online grocers such as Instacart outshining newer entrants into the space? Find out…
November 21, 2017A growing number of meal kit companies see acquisition by a grocery store as an opportunity not only for survival, but also for expansion
December 7, 2018Integrating AmazonFresh as a free benefit for Prime members is a masterstroke that increases the odds that the AmazonFresh brand will soon be displayed across physical storefronts, where Packaged Facts envisions that click-and-collect and home delivery will be offered for free to Prime members.
November 11, 2019Packaged Fact identifies four key ways that U.S. grocers can better attract and meet the needs of this important and influential consumer segment.
September 4, 2019Instacart, a grocery delivery venture, backed by Sequoia Capital, has been getting a lot of press lately. And it’s no wonder that this grocery shopping startup, powered by personal shoppers, is also getting funded for big growth. It has its sights set on battling head-to-head with emerging competitors and big e-commerce players, such as Amazon. Rise of the digital pluckers Whether it’s Uber, a similar 50-city taxi service that uses contract personal drivers ordered through an online or app-b...
January 30, 2014China, India, and South Korea are among nations where mobile payments using smartphones to access the internet are more common than using laptops or tablets—hinting at momentum for food e-commerce growth in Asia.
July 22, 2019Whole Foods’ branded product web sales reached $500,000, after Amazon placed about 2,000 items from Whole Foods’ 365 Everyday Value brand on its site.
September 13, 2017Food indulgence and decadence are desired by many Americans, and despite health concerns, some don’t care if they come from sugar.
June 11, 2020For more than a decade, the notorious failure of Webvan scared many potential entrants away from the online grocery business. Now, the field is swiftly becoming crowded with trials by competitors and new operating models, with online grocery services apparently poised to take off on a high growth trajectory, according to Online Food Shopping and Grocery Delivery in the U.S.: Future of Food Retailing by Packaged Facts. Meeting at the crossroads of technology and service, online grocery shopping...
November 12, 2014Online sales of foods and beverages are forecast to increase 32% per year through 2023.
July 22, 2020