Big Lots, Inc., a community retailer with more than 1,400 Big Lots stores across 47 states, is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.

Headquartered in Goodlettsville, TN, Dollar General is one of the big supermarket players in the US, delivering goods to shoppers for more than 80 years now with annual revenue of $34.2 billion in 2021.

Carrefour currently operates 12,225 stores throughout more than 30 countries and had a revenue of over €80.7 billion in 2019 - more than half of which was generated outside of France.

Headquartered in Brampton, Ontario, Loblaws is one of the big players in the grocery retail industry in Canada with annual revenue of $53,170 million in 2021.

Headquartered in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, England, UK, Ocado Retail is a joint venture between Marks & Spencer Group and Ocado Group with annual revenue of £ 2289.9 million in 2021.

Digital sales were 14.7% of overall grocery sales in January 2023. While digital sales were marginally better in Jan'23 compared to Jan'22, its contribution to the overall grocery sales dipped slightly.

Digital sales were 16.7% of overall grocery sales in December 2022. Digital grocery sales slightly grew by 4.8% in December 2022, compared to November 2022.

Digital sales contribution to overall grocery sales witnessed a dip until May 2022, as shoppers returned to the stores. Digital sales picked up from June 2022, witnessing the highest contribution of the year in November 2022 (17.1%).

Digital sales were 17.1% of overall grocery sales in November 2022. Digital grocery sales significantly grew by 24.6% in November 2022, compared to October 2022.

Digital sales were 14.9% of overall grocery sales in October 2022. Digital sales significantly grew by 12.4% in October 2022, compared to September 2022.

Digital sales improved this quarter. Digital grocery sales grew by 14.4% in Q3 2022 compared to Q2 2022. Q3 2022 digital sales at $30.2 billion accounted for 13.4% of overall grocery sales.

Digital sales were strong. 13.6% of all August 2022 grocery sales were digital. There was a 10.6% increase in digital grocery sales in August 2022 compared to July 2022.

Digital sales continue to increase this month. 12.9% of all July 2022 grocery sales were digital. There was a 5.7% increase in digital grocery sales in July 2022 compared to June 2022.

Digital sales slightly increased by 6% in June 2022, compared to May 2022. June 2022 digital sales at $8.8 billion accounted for 12.5% of overall grocery sales.

Digital sales accounted for 15.2% of total grocery sales at the start of the year (Jan 2022). Due to the increase in in-store traffic over the past five months, the proportion of digital has slowed down.

March 2022 digital sales at $10.4 billion accounted for 15.1% of overall grocery sales. After recording significantly high digital sales in March 2022, there was a huge dip in April 2022 with digital sales accounting for 13.4% of overall sales.

March 2022 digital sales at $9.6 billion accounted for 14.1% of overall grocery sales. After a slight dip in February 2022, digital sales this month recovered to January 2022 numbers ($10.4 billion).

February 2022 digital sales at $10.4 billion accounted for 15.2% of overall grocery sales. Digital sales declined by 7.7% in February 2022, compared to January 2022.

Ahold Delhaize has announced a solid start to the first quarter of fiscal year 2023, reflecting the trust and confidence customers have in its local brands. The company's international portfolio of leading local brands has provided operational bandwidth, financial stability, and the ability to navigate short-term market volatility effectively.

Kroger commenced the year with a strong performance in Q1 FY 2023, showcasing the effectiveness of its go-to-market strategy. Despite prevailing challenges such as high inflation, reduced SNAP dollars, and economic uncertainty, Kroger successfully navigated the landscape.

Amazon, the global e-commerce and technology giant, announced its impressive financial results for the first quarter of FY 2023. With a focus on revenue growth, cost optimization, and strategic investments, Amazon showcased its ability to adapt to changing market dynamics and customer demands.

In the first quarter of fiscal 2023, BJ's Wholesale Club showcased its strong performance and continued growth, underscoring the success of its member-centric model and strategic initiatives. The launch of the co-brand credit card program, aimed at driving higher member lifetime values and market share gains, played a significant role in achieving these milestones.

In the third quarter of fiscal 2023, Costco Wholesale Corporation demonstrated resilience and achieved significant milestones despite various challenges in the retail industry. Net sales for the quarter reached $52.6 billion, marking a 1.9% increase compared to $51.61 billion in the previous year's third quarter.

Total sales for Q1 increased by 0.5%, driven by flat comparable sales and the benefit of sales in new locations. Target's profitability exceeded expectations, even in the face of persistent inflation and rising interest rates.

Walmart has reported impressive achievements in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024. With a focus on driving sales growth, enhancing profitability, and leveraging its omnichannel model, Walmart has demonstrated strong performance across its global operations.

Ocado revealed seven significant innovations last year under the umbrella name Ocado Re:Imagined, which the company expects to further alter the economics of the Ocado Smart Platform (OSP) for partners and Ocado Group.

Target's business strategy puts stores at the forefront of its flexible fulfillment approach, fulfilling more than 96% of total sales. In-store sales have increased from $84.9 billion in 2021 to $87.6 billion in 2022. Digital sales have increased from $19.7 billion in 2021 to $20.0 billion in 2022.

Tesco turned the pages on a new chapter in 2022. With new strategic priorities and purpose, Tesco strives to build on its existing work and be even more competitive moving forward. Tesco’s group sales accounted for $65.8 billion, 3% up from $64.1 billion in 2021.

Through the years, Costco has kept its mission the same - to provide its members with quality goods and services at the lowest prices. With this mission, Costco continues to thrive despite a challenging business environment.

Sustainability is a crucial piece of grocery's future. Recent research from Grocery Doppio suggests that sustainability has quickly evolved from a buzzword to an operational necessity.

Target's top line continues to profit from growth in guest traffic and unit share gains across all of the company's main categories as a result of the growing level of trust that Target has built with its customers over the last few years.

Grocers expect to spend less on technology in 2023. Why are tech budgets being trimming, and where do grocers plan to invest in the next 12 months?

With such massive digital transformations, what lies ahead has become one of the biggest questions plaguing the minds of the grocery industry in the recent past. Here are some of the trends that will shape the future of the online grocery industry in 2023.

Food kit subscription retailer HelloFresh has been able to keep its price increases to a minimum, pacing behind the rest of the industry thanks to its innovative business model.

Today, Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. and Uber Technologies, Inc. announced the growth of their collaboration, boosting on-demand and prearranged grocery delivery across the nation.

With the launch of 16 new health clinics, Walmart Health has announced plans to provide communities in Florida with healthcare that is more convenient, accessible, and affordable.

North America's leading grocery tech company, Instacart, has launched an improved ad buying experience through the company's self-service interface, Ads Manager.

Grocery Doppio reports that digital sales created the $30 billion mark ($30.2 billion) in Q3, representing a 14.4% increase over Q2’s performance. On the surface, this rise in overall digital grocery value suggests that consumers are relying on digital for a larger percentage of their grocery shopping needs.

The CFC, which is run by the Ocado Group, will transform the customer experience in the greater Detroit area by utilizing cutting-edge robotics technology and innovative solutions.

Customers may now purchase groceries for delivery from more than 1,100 Loblaw banner shops, including Loblaws®, Real Canadian Superstore®, Shoppers Drug Mart®, Provigo®, Atlantic Superstore®, and Maxi & Cie®, directly on the DoorDash Marketplace app.

With the acquisition of Alert Innovation, Walmart has announced a development in the advancement of its supply chain and MFCs.

Find out how leading grocers like Kroger and Albertsons are adjusting their operational and strategic approaches to lessen inflation’s impact on consumers.

Kroger is leaning into its “Leading with Fresh and Accelerating with Digital” strategy — focusing on its fresh food offerings and segment leading digital prowess.

Here, in this article, we explore some of the key benefits of category management in the digital grocery industry.