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Because it's a terrible way to solve it and this company doesn't seem to be executing particularly well on it. I actually agree that online grocery shopping sh
by matthewowen 10y ago
Because it's a terrible way to solve it and this company doesn't seem to be executing particularly well on it.
I actually agree that online grocery shopping should be great. It's mystifying to me that it isn't: if you go to the UK, the experience is fantastic: order direct from the grocery store, easy to order, cheap and efficient delivery.
I don't really understand why US chains can't do the same thing.
- JBReefer 10y agoWe do, it's a very successful service called Peapod that you haven't heard of because it's not used by people in SV. It's exactly what you're describing, but doesn't have a hugely PR engine because it's a profitable arm of an existing store that doesn't require a 10x exit.
- ghaff 10y agoAnd Peapod is actually the only delivery service I can get where I live. I've used it when I was on crutches for a few months because of a broken foot. I didn't love it but it was better than trying to do a full grocery shopping when I couldn't walk. In general, in the US, people mostly use delivery services if they can't easily go to the store and shop. Or if it's just a hassle because of kids, etc. I'm not sure if there are cultural differences from other places or it's just because, for most people in the US, hopping in a car and parking in the large supermarket parking lot just isn't a big deal. In any case, it doesn't seem like a market that's ripe for disruption except in the minds of Silicon Valley types. Adequate services exist. It's just that very few people have an interest in using them.