Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Amazon RTO Hampered by Office Theft, Cramped Parking Lots, Lack of Office Space After kicking off its return-to-office policy on Jan. 2, Amazon’s corporate employees are issuing a litany of complaints. RetailWire January 19, 2025January 19, 2025 < 1 min read Dept. NonfoodAmazonLegal & CriminalAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Retail Media is Here in a Big Way: Should Search be Worried? [[{“value”:” By John Spiropoulos Media is filled with evolutionary step-change transitions which permanently alter the marketplace. Each evolutionary event, seen in terms of advertiser outlays – the media mix – is driven by incremental change during economic uncertainty. This is particularly true – and trackable – in modern times. Some of these events were covered […] Standard Media Index January 18, 2025January 18, 2025 5 min read ConsumersMarketing: Retail MediaEconomyData & InsightsResults & InvestmentAmazonData VisualizationStrategyAgenciesMarketing: Digital MediaOperations & Supply ChainGoogleMarketing: Social MediaDept. NonfoodDept. ApparelPartnershipsPredictions and ForecastsStore LocationAssociatesMarketing: BroadcastESG and CSR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Walmart Makes Deal to Purchase Robotics Tech for 400 Pickup and Delivery Centers Walmart will sell its Advanced Systems and Robotics business to Symbotic for $200 million. As part of the deal, the robotics solution provider will engage in a Walmart-funded development program to enhance the retailer’s current online pickup and delivery fulfillment systems. Walmart has committed to purchasing and deploying systems from Symbotic for 400 Accelerated Pickup […] Retail TouchPoints January 18, 2025January 18, 2025 2 min read Technology & InnovationWalmartTech: RoboticsDeliveryBOPISOperations & Supply ChainExecutivesMarketing: Social MediaShoppersBrick and MortarMarketing: In StoreDept. Natural / OrganicPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Amazon to lay off 200 people in its North America retail operations The e-commerce giant said it is cutting a small number of roles after a routine evaluation of its team structures and ability to “move fast.” RetailDive January 18, 2025January 18, 2025 < 1 min read Operations & Supply ChainAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Food Retailers Adopting ‘Quick Commerce’: How Foodora’s Technology is Reshaping Retail Europe’s retail landscape is undergoing a seismic shift, driven by the rise of “quick commerce”—a model that promises rapid delivery of groceries, meals, and essential items in as little as 15-30 minutes. Leading the charge is Foodora, which under the visionary leadership of Herbert Haas, is deploying cutting-edge technology to reinvigorate food retail and […] Grocerant Guru January 18, 2025January 18, 2025 4 min read Dept. GroceryTechnology & InnovationAIData & InsightsRestaurantsShoppersQ CommerceOperations & Supply ChainBrick and MortarConsumersMarketing: Social MediaDeliveryPartnershipsMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationDept. FreshMarketing: TradePredictions and ForecastsTwitterMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMeta (Facebook)Trends: RetailSustainabilityPricing & PromotionsDept. Natural / OrganicDept. NonfoodESG and CSR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital How RangeMe Leveled the Playing Field for This Startup Bandage Brand The bandage category is not an easy one to break into. Scan the first aid aisle of any store and you’ll see a wall of products that are primarily from a couple of national brands or else are the retailer’s private label products. Beginning in March, however, you’ll find colorful and playfully-designed boxes of bandages […] RangeMe January 17, 2025January 17, 2025 6 min read VendorsDept. PetPackagingDept. NonfoodMerchandisingBrick and MortarOperations & Supply ChainDept. HBCDeliveryESG and CSRMarketing: Social MediaWeatherAssociatesOwned Brands (Private Label)PhilanthropyShoppersStrategyHealth & WellnessAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital 3 Strategic Questions For Building A Pro-Active Brand I believe a good life is like a good sentence – we craft it in the active voice, not the passive. Act on the world, rather than have it act on you. As we consider 2025, here are 3 questions for doing that in a company context: 1. What Assumptions Will You Prove False? It’s […] Branding Strategy January 17, 2025January 17, 2025 2 min read StrategyMarketing: BrandMarketing: In StorePredictions and ForecastsTechnology & InnovationStart UpsShoppersHealth & WellnessDept. ApparelConsultingAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Walkbase Millimeter Wave Sensor Solution now available for retailers following US grocery store trials STRATACACHE company Walkbase, an in-store analytics solutions provider for retailers, has unveiled new millimeter wave sensor technology. On display this week at NRF in New York, it provides retailers and premises owners a way to accurately measure in-store customer behaviour without collecting or divulging the personal identifying information (PII) of customers. “For retailers looking to […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub January 17, 2025January 17, 2025 3 min read Technology & InnovationData & InsightsMarketing: In StoreMarketing: Retail MediaMarketing: Social MediaShoppersOmnichannelTescoTech: CashierlessResults & InvestmentTrends: TechStore LocationOperations & Supply ChainInclusivityCOVID19TwitterDeliveryDept. NonfoodExecutivesInternational - UKMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Digital gift cards firm Recharge announces £38 million facility with ABN AMRO to fuel M&A strategy Recharge, a European specialist in online prepaid payments, has secured a £38 million facility with ABN AMRO. It says that the funding will enable the company to “drive consolidation across markets, open new segments and overall strengthen its position in the prepaid payments industry”. The £38 million facility is part of a broader strategy to […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub January 16, 2025January 16, 2025 2 min read Technology & InnovationData & InsightsStrategyMarketing: Social MediaDept. FuelOmnichannelTescoTech: CashierlessPredictions and ForecastsBrick and MortarTrends: TechPartnershipsOperations & Supply ChainInternational - UKMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionInclusivityExecutivesDeliveryCOVID19ConsumersTwitterAcquisition 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital The Rise of Digital Coupons: A Pathway to Brand Value in the Food Industry As the food and beverage industry navigates the intersection of evolving consumer behaviors and digital innovation, one tool has surged in importance: digital coupons according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. These virtual savings mechanisms not only attract new customers but also drive loyalty, purchase frequency, and basket size. […] Grocerant Guru January 16, 2025January 16, 2025 4 min read Pricing & PromotionsMarketing: TradeTechnology & InnovationAIData & InsightsShoppersDept. GroceryDept. BeverageRestaurantsMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: Social MediaOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationConsumersDept. FreshKroger7-Eleven & SpeedwayStore LocationCustomer ExperienceSustainabilityMeta (Facebook)TwitterStrategyDept. PerimeterBrick and MortarConsultingESG and CSRMarketing: In StoreDeliveryAgenciesDept. Bakery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Tracee Ellis Ross on Innovation, Team Building and Why ‘Challenge’ Marketing is Broken Actress Tracee Ellis Ross started building her vision for Pattern Beauty while starring on the sitcom Girlfriends, but it was her lifelong experience as a “curly girly” (a woman with curled and coiled hair) that inspired the idea and was validated by generations of women with similar experiences. “I wanted to actually create products that […] Retail TouchPoints January 16, 2025January 16, 2025 6 min read Dept. HBCTechnology & InnovationConsumersPartnershipsExecutivesShoppersData & InsightsOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: Social MediaPredictions and ForecastsAssociatesDept. NonfoodDept. ApparelTargetAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Amazon to focus on inclusion, internal memo indicates The changes outlined are vague, but Amazon has taken its previously strong commitments to Black and LGBTQ+ people off of its policy page. RetailDive January 15, 2025January 15, 2025 < 1 min read AmazonInclusivity 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital How can stores compete with speedy delivery? By slowing down. Stores should stop trying to compete on e-commerce’s turf and focus on the sensory details and customer service unique to brick and mortar, according to WD Partners’ Lee Peterson. RetailDive January 15, 2025January 15, 2025 < 1 min read Brick and MortarDeliveryShoppersPartnerships 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Refund tech firm Reshop brings in Afterpay Co-Founder Anthony Eisen as CEO and bags $17m in funding Reshop, a startup that focuses on the refund process for both consumers and retailers, has announced Anthony Eisen as its CEO, as well as a $17 million fundraise. Eisen most recently served as Co-Founder and Co-CEO at FinTech firm Afterpay, which he launched alongside Nick Molnar in 2014 and listed on the ASX in May […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub January 15, 2025January 15, 2025 2 min read Technology & InnovationData & InsightsExecutivesMarketing: Social MediaConsumersPartnershipsOmnichannelResults & InvestmentEconomyTescoTech: CashierlessTrends: TechTrends: FinanceOperations & Supply ChainDeliveryTwitterInclusivityCOVID19Marketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionInternational - UKBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Resilience is Key as Payments Acceptance becomes Mission-Critical Consumers now prefer digital payment options, with cash usage declining in all major economies. Cards have become by far the most popular payment method, with contactless now accounting for most purchases made at retail stores. Furthermore, the number of people relying on digital wallets on their smartphones, rather than carrying a traditional purse containing cash, […] Retail TouchPoints January 15, 2025January 15, 2025 4 min read ShoppersInternationalDept. NonfoodConsumersData & InsightsTechnology & InnovationCustomer ExperienceMarketing: In StoreMarketing: Social MediaDeliveryInternational - UKPartnershipsPredictions and ForecastsResults & InvestmentStrategyTech: CashierlessBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Many UK retail CFOs pessimistic about trading conditions for 2025 as budget adds £7bn to bills A British Retail Consortium survey of CFOs (Chief Financial Officers) at 52 UK retailers reveals significant concern about trading conditions over the next 12 months. Sentiment languished at -57 with 70% of respondents “pessimistic” or “very pessimistic” about trading conditions over the coming 12 months, while just 13% said they were “optimistic” or very “optimistic” […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub January 15, 2025January 15, 2025 3 min read Technology & InnovationPredictions and ForecastsInternational - UKExecutivesResults & InvestmentData & InsightsEconomyConsumersMarketing: Social MediaGovernmentThick DataTescoOmnichannelPackagingTech: CashierlessBrick and MortarDept. NonfoodDept. GroceryAssociatesInclusivityTwitterTrends: TechCOVID19DeliveryMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionOperations & Supply Chain 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Inside Best Buy’s 5-Year Effort to Evolve with Today’s Consumer One of the core values of Dick Schulze, Founder of Best Buy, was “learning from challenge and change” — a prescient insight from a retail leader in the ’80s who realized even then that in retail, especially in consumer electronics retail, there would be constant change. It’s a tenet that the company’s latest CEO, Corie […] Retail TouchPoints January 14, 2025January 14, 2025 5 min read ConsumersBest BuyShoppersTechnology & InnovationAssociatesBrick and MortarExecutivesDept. NonfoodBOPISDept. Consumer ElectronicsCOVID19Marketing: Retail MediaEconomyMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationMarketing: Social MediaPartnershipsPredictions and ForecastsSustainabilityCustomer ExperienceDept. AppliancesDeliveryMarketing: BroadcastData & InsightsDept. Laundry 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Walmart innovating big on delivery, AI shopping assistant, shelf tech Walmart is advancing technology on several fronts, from drone delivery to InHome Delivery expansion, development of a GenAI customer assistance tool and deployment of digital shelf labels. Retail Customer Experience January 14, 2025January 14, 2025 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationDeliveryWalmartMerchandisingAIShoppersPackaging 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Grocery e-commerce finishes 2024 on a high note The delivery, pickup and ship-to-home channels all posted gains in December as the sector hit $9.6 billion in sales for the month, Brick Meets Click and Mercatus said. Grocery Dive January 14, 2025January 14, 2025 < 1 min read DeliveryBOPIS 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital 5 Things Not to Do When Trying to Pitch to a Retail Buyer Selling your product to a retail buyer can be one of the most challenging yet rewarding experiences for any product manufacturer. The stakes are high, the competition is fierce, and the pressure to stand out can feel overwhelming, especially when dealing with seasoned retail buyers who have seen it all. But success in securing shelf […] Retail Bound January 14, 2025January 14, 2025 5 min read PartnershipsShoppersMerchandisingPredictions and ForecastsSustainabilityCompetitionDeliveryDept. Natural / OrganicHealth & WellnessData & InsightsMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationMarketing: In StoreTechnology & InnovationOperations & Supply ChainPricing & PromotionsStrategyConsumersInternational - North America 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital The Legal Issues On Tap For Bev-Alc, Adult Non-Alc In 2025 From social media advertising to shipping regulations, here are some of the top legal issues for bev-alc and adult-non alc suppliers to pay attention to this year. Brewbound January 14, 2025January 14, 2025 < 1 min read Legal & CriminalPredictions and ForecastsOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: Social MediaESG and CSRDelivery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital DoorDash Pioneers Non-Traditional Food Distribution: A Grocerant Guru® Perspective The evolution of food distribution continues to challenge legacy grocery stores. DoorDash, the delivery platform originally known for restaurant meal delivery, has rapidly expanded into diverse product categories successfully according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. Johnson asks, do your new food marketing ideations look more like yesterday than […] Grocerant Guru January 14, 2025January 14, 2025 4 min read DoorDashFood DeliveryConsumersCannabisDept. GroceryData & InsightsDept. HBCPartnershipsMarketing: Social MediaBrick and MortarOperations & Supply ChainRestaurantsDept. FreshTwitterPredictions and ForecastsDeliveryTechnology & InnovationStrategyShoppersMeta (Facebook)Health & WellnessDept. PerimeterESG and CSRPricing & PromotionsTargetUnilever 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital 2025 Provocative Predictions for Retail’s Future: Part 1 A Dozen Provocative Predictions for Retail’s Future, Plus 5 “Wild Card” Prognostications! In the first of two episodes, Steve lays out his first six predictions for retail in 2025. But first, we start with a look at the latest retail news from the past couple of weeks, including an early result on Holiday consumer spending, […] Remarkable Retail Podcast January 14, 2025January 14, 2025 2 min read Technology & InnovationAIPredictions and ForecastsPodcastsMarketing: Social MediaInternational - North AmericaDept. GroceryExecutivesHoliday & EventsMarketing: BroadcastPartnershipsMeta (Facebook)AmazonStrategyData & InsightsGoogleESG and CSRTikTokCostcoConsumersStreamingWalmart 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Amazon Shutting Down Try Before You Buy Program, Pushing AI Tools Amazon’s popular Try Before You Buy program will soon come to an end. RetailWire January 13, 2025January 13, 2025 < 1 min read AmazonTechnology & InnovationDept. NonfoodAI 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Walmart and IBM Team Up to Simplify Last-Mile Delivery for Retailers Walmart GoLocal is now integrated into IBM Sterling Order Management, simplifying last-mile delivery for retailers. SupplyChain247 January 13, 2025January 13, 2025 < 1 min read WalmartDelivery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Amazon to end Prime Try Before You Buy AI feature adoption is reducing the need for physical try-ons, the company said. RetailDive January 13, 2025January 13, 2025 < 1 min read AmazonTechnology & InnovationAI 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital The Grocerant Guru®: TikTok’s Marketing Power and the Way Forward As the Supreme Court prepares to hear arguments about the potential U.S. ban on TikTok, the food retail and restaurant industries face critical questions about their future advertising strategies. TikTok has proven itself as a dominant force in the digital marketing ecosystem, delivering unparalleled engagement and influencing consumer behavior according to Steven Johnson Grocerant […] Grocerant Guru January 13, 2025January 13, 2025 4 min read Marketing: Social MediaConsumersTikTokDept. GroceryData & InsightsMeta (Facebook)Dept. FreshESG and CSRPartnershipsInsight ProvidersPredictions and ForecastsStrategyRestaurantsMarketing: TradeMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionDeliveryTrends: Food and BeverageSustainabilityPricing & PromotionsPepsiCoDept. NonfoodDept. PerimeterDoorDashFood DeliveryHealth & WellnessMetaverseDept. Natural / OrganicUbereats 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Instacart strikes deals to bring smart carts to independent grocers Under the partnerships, Dumac Business Systems and Truno Retail Technology Solutions will handle implementation, maintenance and support of the carts for retailers. Grocery Dive January 13, 2025January 13, 2025 < 1 min read InstacartDeliveryTechnology & InnovationPartnerships 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Andrea Leigh of Allume Group: 3 Ways To Drive Shopper Loyalty Today “Loyalty is huge and can drive an enormous amount of growth for a brand.” — Andrea Leigh, Founder and CEO, Allume Group Stanley Cup. Barbie. Apple. What do all these brands have in common? Fiercely loyal customers. These companies breathe rarefied air. Achieving customer loyalty is the Holy Grail, but it is still elusive for […] Digital Shelf Institute January 13, 2025January 13, 2025 8 min read ShoppersMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionTechnology & InnovationAIMerchandisingConsumersPricing & PromotionsData & InsightsMarketing: TradeMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationDept. ApparelPodcastsExecutivesMarketing: Social MediaTargetOmnichannelDeliveryCOVID19AssociatesHoliday & EventsMarketing: In StoreAgenciesMarketing: ShopperPredictions and ForecastsResults & InvestmentDept. NonfoodAcquisition 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Game changer for Wolt Ads retail media solution as it utilises AppsFlyer Data Collaboration Platform AppsFlyer, a specialist in data collaboration solutions, marketing measurement, and data analytics, has announced a partnership with Wolt, which operates in the local commerce and delivery space. Through the tie up, Wolt Ads – Wolt’s retail media solution – will utilise AppsFlyer’s Data Collaboration Platform (DCP) to share and collaborate on first-party data with advertisers […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub January 13, 2025January 13, 2025 2 min read Technology & InnovationData & InsightsMarketing: Retail MediaPartnershipsMarketing: Social MediaDeliveryOmnichannelRestaurantsTescoTech: CashierlessTrends: TechOperations & Supply ChainBrick and MortarInclusivityTwitterDept. GroceryCOVID19International - UKMarketing: In StoreMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionAgencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Shoppers believe best holiday deals are after holidays A good number of consumers, over 77%, believe there are better deals available after the holidays, and nearly 51% plan to take advantage by making a large purchase in late December and January. Those are top findings from a Holiday Green survey, from CouponCabin, regarding consumer habits in the post-holiday time frame. When it comes to post-holiday […] Written by Retail Customer Experience January 17, 2025January 17, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital 2025 Outlook: A Snapshot into Ad Spend, Opportunities, and Strategies for Growth IAB’s 2025 Outlook: A Snapshot into Ad Spend, Opportunities, and Strategies for Growth offering an early glimpse into ad spending trends for the coming year. The report is a must-read to gain and understanding of brand and agency buyers’ growth strategies and the challenges they foresee. The report covers: 2025 projections for the market overall […] Written by IAB January 16, 2025January 17, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital A major shift in North American grocery retail Spending is migrating away from traditional supermarkets and hypermarkets to channels that better align with busy lifestyles. The post A major shift in North American grocery retail appeared first on Retail Insight Network. Written by Retail Insights Network January 14, 2025January 14, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital AI at the retail edge: What’s possible now There’s been a lot of talk lately about artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI (GenAI) and how these technologies are going to revolutionize retail. But the retail revolution can’t be accomplished with sweeping generalizations about putting more technology into stores. Successful retail outcomes are built using technology to solve specific challenges, expanding on wins and […] Written by RetailDive January 13, 2025January 13, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Some retailers would benefit from a TikTok ban in 2025 TikTok Shop took the market by storm in just two years. The social media platform sold more merchandise than Sephora [LVMUY] in late 2024 according to Earnest credit card data. TikTok Shop also handily outperformed during the 2024 holiday season. But a potential ban could result in brands losing access to a vital marketing and […] Written by Earnest Research January 9, 2025January 14, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked