Farmstead Hires Netflix Veteran Paul Johnson as Head of Operations Excellence

May 7, 2021 Farmstead

In this role, Mr. Johnson is tasked with taking Farmstead’s already pioneering online grocery software operations and helping to scale it into a world class system to accommodate Farmstead’s rapid expansion throughout the U.S.

Online Grocer Farmstead Expands to Texas with Delivery Service Planned for Austin

May 5, 2021 Farmstead

Farmstead, the first online grocer to offer fresh, high-quality groceries, delivered for free, at better prices than local supermarkets, announced today its fifth major city: Austin, Texas. Farmstead will bring its online grocery service to the area by mid-2021. The waitlist for service opens today and is limited to the first 1,000 people. Customers can sign up here.

Kroger and Drone Express Partner to Provide Grocery Delivery by Drone

May 3, 2021 Kroger

The Kroger Co. and Drone Express, a division of TELEGRID Technologies, Inc., today announced a pilot to offer grocery delivery via autonomous drones, expanding the retailer’s seamless ecosystem and providing customers with anything, anytime, anywhere.

Amazon is Expanding its Service That Lets Delivery People Drop Off Groceries in Your Garage

April 28, 2021 Annie Palmer, CNBC

The company announced Tuesday that the service is now available for all Prime members where grocery delivery is available, or more than 5,000 cities across the U.S.

Online Grocer Farmstead Significantly Expands Service in Charlotte and Surrounding Neighborhoods; Introduces One-Hour Delivery

April 26, 2021 Farmstead

Farmstead, the first online grocer to offer fresh, high-quality groceries, delivered for free, at better prices than local supermarkets, announced today that based upon rapidly growing customer demand in Charlotte, Farmstead is significantly expanding in service beginning this weekend to greater Charlotte, as well as the introduction of one-hour delivery, and a new referral incentive program.