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Amazon’s updated grocery delivery program has some strings attached
After asserting itself as an overshadowing presence in retail, Amazon is still experimenting with ways to leave a similar mark with grocery shopping. The company’s latest tweak to the service lowers the minimum price for free grocery deliveries to $35.
Instacart teams with retailers to create grocery stores powered by its tech
Instacart is working with grocery stores to launch stores loaded with tech it hopes will beat Amazon.
Instacart rethinks its subscription plan with a focus on family sharing
The new Instacart+ service makes it easier for families to shop together, provided you're willing to pay a fee.
Instacart will compensate workers who get stiffed on tips
Instacart will now offer compensation to shoppers who get stiffed by customer 'tip baiting.'
Instacart is the latest service to add a temporary fuel surcharge
Instacart is joining Uber, Lyft and other services in adding a temporary fuel surcharge to help cover costs for drivers.
NYC bill would ban grocery apps from promising 15-minute deliveries
A New York City council bill would ban grocery apps from claiming to deliver in 15 minutes — they allegedly aren't safe.
Uber's $10 One subscription gives you VIP access to rides and deliveries
Uber has launched a One subscription that provides perks and discounts for both ridesharing and deliveries.
Grocery chain Tesco suffers two-day outage following hack
UK grocery chain Tesco has faced outages for two days after hacks, leaving many unable to order food.
Kroger and Instacart promise grocery deliveries in as little as 30 minutes
Kroger has teamed with Instacart to launch a grocery service that promises deliveries in as little as 30 minutes.
Uber can deliver your Costco groceries (if you live in Texas)
Uber is launching a pilot that will deliver Costco groceries from locations across Texas — the company's first pilot with US food wholesaler.
A robot collision sparked a fire at the UK's top online grocer
Ocado was forced to cancel orders after three of its bots collided to cause a warehouse fire.
Amazon is retiring Prime Now and moving deliveries into its core app
Amazon is shifting Prime Now deliveries to its main app and site.
Amazon UK's first checkout-free Fresh grocery store opens in London
Amazon has opened its first checkout-free Go grocery store in the UK in the West London borough of Ealing.
Instacart lays off 1,900 workers, including the 10 who formed a union
Instacart is laying off 1,877 workers who were classified as employees at the company.
Instacart tries to encourage COVID-19 vaccinations with a $25 stipend
Instacart is offering shoppers a $25 stipend to help them take time off for vaccinations, but it's not clear that's enough.
Amazon's in-garage delivery is now available in over 4,000 US cities
Amazon has expanded its Key in-garage delivery to over 4,000 US cities, and it's introducing grocery delivery as well.
Amazon Prime members get free one-hour grocery pickups at Whole Foods
Amazon is now giving Prime members free one-hour grocery pickups at Whole Foods stores, not just their usual delivery options.
DoorDash adds on-demand grocery delivery to its app
More than 75 million people in the US will have access to on-demand grocery delivery through the DoorDash app.
Amazon will stop supporting its Dash Wand shopping device on July 21st
Amazon is dropping support for the Dash Wand, an Alexa-based device meant to help your shopping, on July 21st.
Instacart takes steps to discourage 'tip baiting'
Instacart is implementing multiple measures to deter 'tip baiting,' including banning repeat offenders.
