Jessica Dumont
Supply Chain Dive
Boise, ID, United States
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Grocers focus on disclosure, traceability for seafood sourcing
Giant Food and Albertsons join the growing list of grocery retailers committing to sustainable seafood supply chains. → Read More
HelloFresh opens two new distribution centers
The meal kit company is leasing facilities in Georgia and Texas to help meet growing demand in the Southeast and Central Texas. → Read More
DoorDash launches new online convenience store DashMart
The move, which is its first foray into managing its own inventory, will offer around 2,000 grocery and restaurant items and deliver in 30 minutes or less. → Read More
Stop & Shop expands e-commerce operations as demand climbs
To better support online grocery demand, the retailer will add three warerooms and roll out pickup service to at least 50 more stores. It has also expanded its delivery partnership with Instacart. → Read More
Walmart commits to sustainably sourced canned tuna
The retailer will ensure its Great Value private label tuna meets the goal by July, with all canned tuna products to follow by 2025. → Read More
Instacart to hire 250K more gig workers
The company, which recently onboarded 300,000 workers amid surging demand, is trying to get back to same-day delivery times for its customers. → Read More
Walmart's grocery app downloads reach record highs
The retailer saw 460% growth in daily downloads, according to App Annie, while Amazon's growth by comparison was 20%. → Read More
Instacart plans to hire 300,000 additional shoppers
The delivery service said the move will double the number of gig workers on its platform over the next three months to meet ongoing demand during the COVID-19 pandemic. → Read More
Hy-Vee brings online order fulfillment back to stores
The grocer will shut down its four Aisles Online fulfillment centers the week of March 23, according to a company spokesperson. → Read More
Whole Foods struggles with shortages amid supplier closure
Customers nationwide have reported bare shelves and limited inventory, which the retailer has said is a result of an unexpected supplier closure. → Read More
Kroger taps into food nostalgia with new podcast
The grocers' series, "Noshtalgia," will spotlight customers' favorite culinary memories and encourage listeners to shop the recipes. → Read More
Walmart opens new beef supply chain facility
The retailer first shared plans to create its own end-to-end beef supply chain last April, noting the importance of meeting customer demand for transparency and improved food quality. → Read More
Walmart offering alcohol pickup at stores in 29 states
The retailer will also begin alcohol delivery from 200 stores in California and Florida. → Read More
Amazon unveils free grocery delivery
Amazon has been focused on streamlining operations recently between Whole Foods and its own grocery properties. → Read More
Sam's Club tests retail space at e-commerce fulfillment center
The former store, now an online warehouse, opened a small outlet last week that features 2,000 popular items and Scan & Go checkout. → Read More
Report: Online grocery sales grew 15% this year
Shoppers are also building bigger baskets and reporting improved user experience, according to a new analysis from consulting firm Brick Meets Click. → Read More
Walmart is going national with unlimited grocery delivery plan
After a well-received pilot this summer, the retailer will bring its Delivery Unlimited program to 1,400 stores in 200 additional markets this fall. → Read More
Whole Foods survey: Millennials still spend more for quality
The demographic has increased its spending on organics and plant-based foods over the past year and is also paying closer attention to food labels. → Read More
Proposed rule could cut SNAP benefits for 3M people
The USDA wants to close a "loophole" that it claims allows states to bypass eligibility requirements and misuse the program. → Read More
Kraft Heinz launches a meal planning app that links to digital carts
Meal Hero uses artificial intelligence and user preferences to develop personalized meal plans shoppers can buy through Instacart. → Read More