Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Featured News, Midwest, News, The Kroger Co.

DoorDash Adds SNAP/EBT Payments At 2.7K Kroger Stores

DoorDash has added SNAP/EBT payment capabilities at nearly 2,700 Kroger Family of Companies stores – including Fred Meyer, Harris Teeter, Mariano’s and Ralphs banners – on the DoorDash Marketplace. With the launch, millions of SNAP-eligible consumers can shop online for groceries, pantry staples and everyday essentials and have them delivered through DoorDash. Expanding a growing SNAP […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Ahold Delhaize, Featured News, National, News

Ahold Delhaize USA Expands Grocery Delivery With Uber Eats

Ahold Delhaize USA has expanded its partnership with Uber Eats to bring enhanced on-demand grocery delivery to customers in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, with nearly 2,000 stores now available on the marketplace. The stores are operated by Food Lion, Giant Food, The Giant Co. – encompassing Giant and Martin’s – Hannaford and Stop & Shop. […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Association News, Featured News, News, Northeast

MRA Pushes Back On MD Governor’s Pricing Comments

The Maryland Retailers Alliance (MRA) is challenging public comments by Gov. Wes Moore regarding so-called “predatory pricing” in grocery stores, arguing his characterization has created confusion about the  law and scope of newly signed legislation. The pushback follows Moore’s signing April 28 of the Protection From Predatory Pricing Act, which made Maryland the first state […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Association News, Featured News, News, Northeast

Maryland Bans Surveillance-Based Grocery Pricing

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed the Protection From Predatory Pricing Act on April 28, making Maryland the first state in the country to ban perceived price manipulation practices. The legislation, House Bill 895, prohibits grocers and third-party delivery services from using dynamic pricing or a shopper’s personal data to set higher prices. The intent is […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Association News, National, News

FMI Condemns Federal Regulatory Action On State Swipe Fee Reform

FMI – The Food Industry Association condemned action April 24 by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, banking regulators under the U.S. Treasury Department, to issue two interim final rules that override Illinois swipe fee reform and prohibit other states from enacting similar measures. Leslie G. Sarasin, FMI president and CEO, framed the […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Ahold Delhaize, Featured News, National, News

Ahold’s Expanded Click2Cart Links Digital Ads, Social Media To Products

Ahold Delhaize USA, the U.S. division of global food retailer Ahold Delhaize, has partnered with SmartCommerce to expand Click2Cart across its five U.S. grocery brands. Starting this month, customers shopping Food Lion, The Giant Co., Giant Food, Hannaford and Stop & Shop will be able to add products from digital ads, social media and brand-owned […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National, News

Four Regional Grocers Join DoorDash Platform

DoorDash is welcoming Brookshire Grocery Co., FreshDirect, Harps Food Stores and Market of Choice to its platform, expanding local and regional selections and addressing increased consumer demand for variety. “We hear from our consumers all the time that they are always looking for more selection on DoorDash,” said Charles Shoener, head of North America grocery […]