» TRENDING BUSINESS NEWS: Kroger reportedly looking to partner with Overstock.com
Kroger is making several moves to compete online after Amazon purchased Whole Foods last year and immediately lowered prices in stores. The New York Post reported the Cincinnati-based grocer may be eyeing a deal with Overstock.com, according to sources. Overstock CEO Patrick Byrne said last year that he plans to sell or reorganize the e-commerce business to focus on blockchain technology. Kroger did not comment on the possible deal.
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Overstock.com is based in Utah, and launched in 1999. The online retailer sells everything from furniture, rugs, decor, clothing, kitchen supplies, jewelry and toys.
Online grocery shopping is making major gains, according to the Food Marketing Institute’s U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends 2017 report. The number of shoppers buying some of their groceries online jumped to 11 percent in the first quarter compared to 5 percent in 2016, according to the report.
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