10 million orders later, that’s a lot of peas

Online grocer Peapod fulfilled its 10 millionth order today, 17½ years after the company started, Peapod reports. Co-founders Andrew and Thomas Parkinson delivered the order.

Posted 02/07/2007Kurt PetersPost a comment

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Peapod expands into more Long Island markets

Internet grocer Peapod LLC will expand delivery into additional areas of Long Island beginning March 6. The new service extends Peapod’s reach eastward past the mid-point of the island. Peapod already serves parts of the New York suburban area.

Posted 03/01/2006Kurt PetersPost a comment

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Ahold USA increases control of store inventory with scan-based trading

Supermarket company Ahold USA is among a growing number of retailers using web-enabled scan-based trading to cut costs and boost sales of products that suppliers deliver directly to stores.

Posted 01/17/2006Paul DemeryPost a comment

Peapod pushes further into New Jersey

Peapod recently opened two new distribution centers that serve a number of cities in central New Jersey, including Ridgewood, Paramus and Saddle River. In early 2006, Peapod’s service area will also be expanded to include additional towns.

Posted 11/30/2005Mark BrohanPost a comment

Peapod expands into Milwaukee, its 15th market

Internet grocer Peapod LLC is expanding into Milwaukee beginning delivery this Sunday, April 10. The service will include regional specialties in the “Milwaukee`s Best” aisle.

Posted 04/07/2005Kurt PetersPost a comment

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How Dave Picarillo, Ahold’s sourcing guru, is saving millions on the web

As vice president of BrainTree Sourcing, responsible for the sourcing of goods and services for Royal Ahold’s U.S. supermarket operations, Dave Picarillo has saved $350 million over the last three years through a web-based sourcing system.

Posted 01/10/2005Kurt PetersPost a comment

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Peapod’s founder becomes its new president

Online grocer Peapod has named company founder and current CFO Andrew Parkinson as its new president. Parkinson founded Peapod in 1989 with his brother Thomas. He replaces Marc van Gelder, who is joining the executive board of OPG Group.

Posted 10/01/2004Kurt PetersPost a comment

Online grocer Peapod expands to Baltimore

Skokie, IL-based Peapod LLC is expanding into the Baltimore area, the company announced today, growing its potential market by 246,000 households.Shoppers will access the Peapod service through GiantFood.com.

Posted 08/11/2004Paul DemeryPost a comment