Peapod recently announced a new pilot to provide pickup of grocery orders at some of Washington DC’s Metro stations. The pilot gives Peapod shoppers the option to select “pickup at a metro station” when checking out online, where they can grab their order from a Peapod attendant at the end of their commute. Shoppers have the option…
Archives for December 2014
Holiday Dinner Menu
Unsure what to make for your Holiday Dinner? Try these recipes using some of our Partner’s Products. Seasoned Roast Turkey This gorgeous turkey is seasoned with nine spices for flavor impact. Note that it also releases lots of delectable drippings for some dynamite gravy. Ingredients 1 (12- to 14-pound) fresh ButterBall turkey (or thawed if…
Amazon Prime Now: One-Hour Delivery in Manhattan
Last Thursday, Amazon implemented Amazon Prime Now, yet another benefit for Prime subscribers, a one-hour delivery service for select products in Manhattan. One-hour delivery costs $7.99, but two-hour delivery is completely free for Prime members. The online retail giant has not disclosed logistical details, but its new 17-year lease on over 400,000 square feet of…
Are you prepared for the online grocery boom?
Grocery E-commerce Trends Explore the rapidly changing world of online grocery at the FMI/GMA Supply Chain Conference, February 15-17, 2015 at the Arizona Grand in Phoenix, AZ. American consumers spent nearly $667 billion on CPG products in 2014, a large portion of their total retail spending. Only 1% of grocery sales occur online currently. Industry…
The Sunshine Approach: Making a Difference One Cashew at a Time
The Sunshine Nut Company, a cashew roasting company in Mozambique, founded by former Hershey executive Don Larson, is making a difference in the lives of African orphans. Inspired by Milton Hershey, the founder of the Hershey Company, who created a school for orphans and endowed it with his entire fortune, Don Larson has focused on…
Amazon Takes on Seamless and GrubHub with New Service
Amazon has expanded its Amazon Local services to include food takeout and delivery from participating restaurants in the Seattle area. This expansion directly positions companies like Seamless and GrubHub in Amazon’s crosshairs, as it looks to dominate the market. So far, the service has followed Amazon’s typical launch path, as the service is currently only…