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The online grocery delivery service named Carolyn Everson to the role of president, who worked alongside new CEO Fidji Simo at Facebook. Both played pivotal roles in Facebook’s advertising business.

1010data named plant-based foods its category of the year, as it saw 199% annual growth in online sales of meat substitutes, according to its research.

E-commerce leader signed a multi-year agreement with automation technology company Fabric to pair robotics, automation with its human Instacart shoppers.

The ride-share service has tapped its second major grocery partnership this week.

Fidji Simo, a veteran of Facebook over the last decade, joined Instacart’s board of directors seven months ago and moves into the role of CEO.

For the second time, Walgreens has partnered with Uber, this time on delivery of essential items and more, joining delivery deals the retailer has made with Instacart, DoorDash and Postmates.

The service has partnered with grocers in 15 major cities to offer a Priority Delivery option to get items in a half hour.

The retailer saw same-store sales increases in the first quarter for both Dollar Tree and Family Dollar, repeating a strong first quarter a year ago.