Instacart Bets on Lower Markups to Drive Its Next Growth Phase
CEO Chris Rogers told Groceryshop in Las Vegas that Instacart is betting on value and affordability to break down the cost barriers blocking weekly online grocery hauls.
Topic: E Commerce
Lowe's Pilots Drone Delivery Near Charlotte With Wing and DoorDash
Lowe's launched drone delivery near Charlotte with Wing and DoorDash, promising orders from its Matthews, N.C. store in as little as 20 minutes for local shoppers.
J.C. Penney Loses Share, Launches Marketplace as Sales Slide
J.C. Penney's Q2 net sales fell more than 8% to $1.3 billion as it lost market share, but activewear, furniture and a recovering beauty business posted strong gains.
Costco Rolls Out Nationwide Delivery via Uber and DoorDash
Costco expanded its Uber and DoorDash partnerships to cover nationwide delivery, responding to growing shopper demand for same-day delivery options.
Google UCP Update Lets Merchants Enable Cart Transfer to Site
Google's UCP update adds cart transfer to merchants' own sites, a YouTube Business Agent beta and analytics dashboards, rolling out in the U.S. first.
Google Expands Agentic Commerce Tools Ahead of Holiday Shopping Rush
Google ships AI performance insights GA, a Business Agent beta for YouTube ads and expanded UCP checkout ahead of the holiday shopping season.
