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Amazon, Walmart Benefit As More Than 1 Million Food Stamp Shoppers Buy Online

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As online shopping becomes the norm, Amazon is courting food stamp shoppers, according to a report by Bloomberg. s ShopRite stores, participates in a pilot program that lets EBT card users buy groceries online for delivery or pickup, Bloomberg reported. households are now using government benefits each month to buy groceries online.

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Discount Retailers Move Away From eCommerce

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If it weren’t for a certain pandemic that is dominating most news, the two biggest stories in retail over the past week would have been stunning at any other time. And both of them are turning away from online sales. On the retailer’s website is a store locator and not much else – it doesn’t sell online.

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Walgreens Teams With Postmates For Expanded Delivery

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People can place orders using the Postmates mobile app or by visiting postmates.com online. with about 8 million customers daily, either online or in the stores. 31, 2019, Walgreens had 9,277 stores in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. With Postmates Unlimited for $9.99 Virgin Islands.

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US Voters Approve Sports Betting, Casino Gaming Expansions In 6 States

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By the end of 2021, at least 25 states along with the District of Columbia could have legalized some type of sports betting. Online gambling is one alternative customers have enjoyed, which could see a value of $102.9 With the pandemic, which resulted in layoffs and U.S. billion by 2025.

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Southern Glazer’s Rolls Out Business-To-Customer Digital Team

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The team will be tasked with offering programming and promotions, “operational excellence,” category analysis, online content and performance management in eCommerce throughout channels and with digital merchants and beverage alcohol delivery platforms. states in addition to the District of Columbia and Canada.

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Grocery Roundup: Ahold Delhaize Acquisition, Another Toilet Paper Rush And A SNAP Explosion

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Dutch global grocery conglomerate Ahold Delhaize — the firm behind grocery behemoths Giant and Stop & Shop — has acquired a majority stake in supermarket delivery startup FreshDirect in an attempt to up the level of its digital grocery offerings amid the online shopping surge created by COVID-19. “We Farmstead Picks Up $7.9M

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Grubhub, BJ’s Restaurants And Brewhouse Announce Partnership

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Consumers are able to order through desktop or mobile, and the dishes are delivered via the Grubhub retail platform. Grubhub continues to expand its platform and consumer choice in online food delivery. . Additionally, corporate catering is available for business functions.