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The article mentions Webvan, but didn't note that its early rival, Peapod, is still around. Peapod managed to survive by strategically retreating to the markets

The article mentions Webvan, but didn't note that its early rival, Peapod, is still around. Peapod managed to survive by strategically retreating to the markets where it was working - a useful counterpoint to the ever-present "grow, grow, GROW!" mentality. Webvan overextended itself, and paid the price.

kapilkale 12y ago
Is this true? Peapod was acquired by Royal Ahold in 2001 and thus cancelled its contracts with all other grocery stores that were not Royal Ahold-owned. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peapod http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peapod
- dtauzell 12y ago
  Peapod delivers here in Milwaukee. I haven't used it much but I just noticed that they now have a "pickup" option in some cities where you drive up and they load you your vehicle. I might actually use the service more if they offer that as my biggest problem is that I usually go shopping only when I'm totally out of something I really need. If I planned ahead better I would use it more.
  - flyinghamster 12y ago
    It's still around in the Chicago area as well, though I've never used it.
  - freshyill 12y ago
    In DC they might start doing a thing where they'll have lockers at Metro stations, so you can pick up your groceries on the way home. There was a Washington Post article from just a few days ago. http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/too-busy-to-shop-for-groceries-pick-them-up-at-your-metro-station/2014/12/03/b4e0ac3c-7b07-11e4-9a27-6fdbc612bff8_story.html http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/too-... My Giant store has the Peapod curbside pickup although I've never used it or Peapod in general.
- pgwhalen 12y ago
  Peapod is hiring heavily in Chicago after opening a new downtown space.
ghaff 12y ago
I've only used Peapod during a period when I was on crutches and couldn't easily do a full grocery shopping. My impression though is that they're a relatively low profile service that works in partnership with grocery chains. They charge for delivery. They were OK for my needs when I was using them. Invariably they didn't have everything in stock and didn't have the breadth of selection you have in the store. (And, of course, you can't examine the produce, etc. before buying.) For my needs at the time, they were worth it but under normal circumstances it's easier and cheaper just to swing by the store a few miles down the road.

kapilkale 12y ago

Is this true? Peapod was acquired by Royal Ahold in 2001 and thus cancelled its contracts with all other grocery stores that were not Royal Ahold-owned. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peapod http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peapod

dtauzell 12y ago
Peapod delivers here in Milwaukee. I haven't used it much but I just noticed that they now have a "pickup" option in some cities where you drive up and they load you your vehicle. I might actually use the service more if they offer that as my biggest problem is that I usually go shopping only when I'm totally out of something I really need. If I planned ahead better I would use it more.
- flyinghamster 12y ago
  It's still around in the Chicago area as well, though I've never used it.
- freshyill 12y ago
  In DC they might start doing a thing where they'll have lockers at Metro stations, so you can pick up your groceries on the way home. There was a Washington Post article from just a few days ago. http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/too-busy-to-shop-for-groceries-pick-them-up-at-your-metro-station/2014/12/03/b4e0ac3c-7b07-11e4-9a27-6fdbc612bff8_story.html http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/too-... My Giant store has the Peapod curbside pickup although I've never used it or Peapod in general.
pgwhalen 12y ago
Peapod is hiring heavily in Chicago after opening a new downtown space.

ghaff 12y ago

I've only used Peapod during a period when I was on crutches and couldn't easily do a full grocery shopping. My impression though is that they're a relatively low profile service that works in partnership with grocery chains. They charge for delivery. They were OK for my needs when I was using them. Invariably they didn't have everything in stock and didn't have the breadth of selection you have in the store. (And, of course, you can't examine the produce, etc. before buying.) For my needs at the time, they were worth it but under normal circumstances it's easier and cheaper just to swing by the store a few miles down the road.