Online grocery shopping has been slow to take off in the US, but with COVID-19, more people than ever are signing up for the service. Shipt offers same-day delivery from a variety of retailers, providing quick, clean, and convenient drop-offs at a time when it's never been more appealing.

Big box chains and discount retailers may be expanding their influence across Middle America, but many rural and suburban residents in these states still struggle to access fresh and nutritious food. What are they searching for at supermarkets and how are stores meeting their expectations?

Grocery stores have seen business boom as Americans have sought out shelf-stable foods to prepare for life under lockdown. What does this mass uptake of non-perishables reveal about the ways people are eating during the crisis? And will their taste for these products last post-COVID-19?

Portobel is helping food producers transform their business models into D2C-ready online stores. As Americans continue to shop online for groceries, there are calls for food retailers to reach these shoppers in more meaningful, convenient, and effective ways.