What ever happened to the Online Grocery concept?? - GoFuckYourself.com

martyVP · 02-25-2005, 09:53 AM

I used to see these new dot com grocery trucks flying around town for a few months and now, I have not seen one forever.

Is the concept dead?

jimb · 02-25-2005, 09:56 AM

www.peapod.com

Jim

B40 · 02-25-2005, 09:58 AM

The concept is still around, but I think they outsource their deliveries to 3PL, which is why you don't see their branded trucks as much.

Robx · 02-25-2005, 10:01 AM

They're still around, but I think that the market for these has refined. Generally, people enjoy shopping. Online grocery shopping services are great for people who are too busy to go for themselves.

I still see online grocery shopping trucks around my area, but far fewer now that the novelty has warn off.

Wizzo · 02-25-2005, 10:05 AM

For me, I got tired of the nasty bananas and squashed bread as I'm sure many others...

Fletch XXX · 02-25-2005, 10:07 AM

we have delivery in under 30 mins.

i can order a bottle of liquor, salt and vinegar chips, and groceries, with a 12 pack of rolling rock and have it here in 30 mins.

Rick Latona · 02-25-2005, 10:11 AM

Marty,

I actually collect Dot Bomb paraphanellia. I have a complete collection of Web Van and Kozmo marketing materials. I even have a Web Van chilled street side drop box that people were supposed to leave next to their mail box for drops while they were at work.

I remember a 1999 issue of Red Herring magazine that had a van driving towards you on the cover of it and the tagline "Here comes Web Van, the 21st century's biggest company in the world!"

Oh the humanity!

Peaches · 02-25-2005, 10:24 AM

Albertsons still delivers. I used Peapod a few times in ATL but I hated not being able to pick out my own produce and meat.

GTS Mark · 02-25-2005, 11:04 AM

I wish we had that service in my area

DH

Sly · 02-25-2005, 11:07 AM

I have my groceries delivered every 2 weeks. I've talked to the driver a few times and it sounds like the service is really utilized by older people. I've never had a problem with meat or produce so far.

eMonk · 02-25-2005, 11:13 AM

man y'all are getting lazy..

Ice · 02-25-2005, 11:14 AM

I use to use this one when I lived in Toronto...

http://www.grocerygateway.com/

NaughtyINC · 02-25-2005, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iceicebaby

I use to use this one when I lived in Toronto...

http://www.grocerygateway.com/

i see their vans now and then ( i used to i should say ) not much any more..

J$tyle$ · 02-25-2005, 01:12 PM

My wife orders from Vons.com every week!

Saves time in the lives of busy people.

She'd rather spend 10 - 15 minutes online ordering then hitting the market with the kids and waiting on long lines! That makes sense to me.

We pay a $5 delivery fee and get $5 or 5% off every order.

I'm all for it!

Call you later Marty - been a little nuts the past 2 days!

tony286 · 02-25-2005, 01:20 PM

I miss web van I wanted to cry the day they went out of business lol

02-25-2005, 09:53 AM	#1
martyVP Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,917	What ever happened to the Online Grocery concept?? I used to see these new dot com grocery trucks flying around town for a few months and now, I have not seen one forever. Is the concept dead?

02-25-2005, 09:58 AM	#3
B40 Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 7,020	The concept is still around, but I think they outsource their deliveries to 3PL, which is why you don't see their branded trucks as much. __________________

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Fletch XXX GFY HALL OF FAME DAMMIT!!! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: that 504 Posts: 60,840	we have delivery in under 30 mins. i can order a bottle of liquor, salt and vinegar chips, and groceries, with a 12 pack of rolling rock and have it here in 30 mins. __________________ Want an Android App for your tube, membership, or free site? Need banners or promo material? Hit us up (ICQ Fletch: 148841377) or email me fletchxxx at gmail.com - recent work - About me

02-25-2005, 10:11 AM	#7
Rick Latona The Best Ideas Start Here Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,037	Marty, I actually collect Dot Bomb paraphanellia. I have a complete collection of Web Van and Kozmo marketing materials. I even have a Web Van chilled street side drop box that people were supposed to leave next to their mail box for drops while they were at work. I remember a 1999 issue of Red Herring magazine that had a van driving towards you on the cover of it and the tagline "Here comes Web Van, the 21st century's biggest company in the world!" Oh the humanity! __________________ Regards, Rick Latona http://latonas.com Latona's - We Sell Money Making Web Properties Note to buyers of websites and traffic: please check our inventory at http://latonas.com/websites-for-sale. If you would like to make an offer on something, just let me know.

02-25-2005, 09:56 AM	#2
jimb Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Costa Rica Posts: 2,514	www.peapod.com Jim

02-25-2005, 10:01 AM	#4
Robx Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: The middle of nowhere Posts: 357	They're still around, but I think that the market for these has refined. Generally, people enjoy shopping. Online grocery shopping services are great for people who are too busy to go for themselves. I still see online grocery shopping trucks around my area, but far fewer now that the novelty has warn off.

02-25-2005, 10:24 AM	#8
Peaches Old broad Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Away Posts: 13,933	Albertsons still delivers. I used Peapod a few times in ATL but I hated not being able to pick out my own produce and meat.

02-25-2005, 11:04 AM	#9
GTS Mark Vrume Mark Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 20,912	I wish we had that service in my area DH

02-25-2005, 11:07 AM	#10
Sly Let's do some business! Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 31,339	I have my groceries delivered every 2 weeks. I've talked to the driver a few times and it sounds like the service is really utilized by older people. I've never had a problem with meat or produce so far. __________________ Vacares - Web Hosting, Domains, O365, Security & More - Paxum and BTC Accepted Windows VPS now available Great for TSS, Nifty Stats, remote work, virtual assistants, etc. Click here for more details.

02-25-2005, 11:13 AM	#11
eMonk Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 2,310	man y'all are getting lazy..

02-25-2005, 11:14 AM	#12
Ice Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Sunny California Posts: 26,053	I use to use this one when I lived in Toronto... http://www.grocerygateway.com/ __________________ icq 1904905

02-25-2005, 01:12 PM	#14
J$tyle$ Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Sunny San Diego Posts: 11,500	My wife orders from Vons.com every week! Saves time in the lives of busy people. She'd rather spend 10 - 15 minutes online ordering then hitting the market with the kids and waiting on long lines! That makes sense to me. We pay a $5 delivery fee and get $5 or 5% off every order. I'm all for it! Call you later Marty - been a little nuts the past 2 days!

02-25-2005, 01:20 PM	#15
tony286 lurker Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: atlanta Posts: 57,021	I miss web van I wanted to cry the day they went out of business lol