Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Wayfair Welcomes Consumers to the ‘Wayborhood’ with Refreshed Branding, First Store [Update as of 4/19/2024] Wayfair has provided more details on its inaugural large-format store. The 150,000-square-foot location will open on May 23, 2024 in Wilmette, Ill.’s Edens Plaza. The grand opening celebration that weekend will feature exclusive deals and family-friendly activities for shoppers; further details will be made available here in the run-up to the […] Retail TouchPoints April 20, 2024April 20, 2024 2 min read ConsumersMarketing: Social MediaPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: BrandAssociatesStore LocationMeta (Facebook)ShoppersRestaurantsPartnershipsOperations & Supply ChainHealth & WellnessStrategyMarketing: BroadcastExecutivesDeliveryMarketing: In Store 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Restaurants vs. Grocery Stores: The Battle for the Plate Regular readers of this blog know that for decades, grocery stores reigned supreme as the go-to for meal preparation and home meal replacement. However, the evolving consumer has been migrating. Recent trends show a shift in consumer behavior, with restaurants steadily chipping away at the grocery sector’s market share. According to Steven Johnson Grocerant […] Grocerant Guru April 20, 2024April 20, 2024 4 min read RestaurantsConsumersBrick and MortarDept. GroceryData & InsightsDeliveryDept. FreshStrategyPredictions and ForecastsPartnershipsDept. PerimeterTechnology & InnovationDept. Fresh PreparedDept. Natural / OrganicHealth & WellnessInclusivityNestlePricing & PromotionsTrends: Food and Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Need to Know: What’s an identity graph and why do marketers need them? Identity is a big topic in data-driven marketing. Advertisers want to target consumers at the person level, publishers want to monetize their audiences, and identity is crucial to ensure that the “John Smith” the brand is trying to reach and the “John Smith” currently shopping on Amazon, scrolling through TikTok, or searching for a weekend […] Nielsen April 19, 2024April 19, 2024 5 min read Data & InsightsData VisualizationBig DataInsight ProvidersConsumersPredictions and ForecastsTargetShoppersPartnershipsTechnology & InnovationStrategyDept. FreshDept. PerimeterMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationDept. NonfoodAIMarketing: Social MediaAmazonTikTokMarketing: BroadcastMarketing: UGCMeta (Facebook)Results & InvestmentStreamingHealth & Wellness 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital The Friday Checkout: Amazon takes back the mic on Just Walk Out The company is working overtime to shift perception of frictionless tech back to its favor. Grocery Dive April 19, 2024April 19, 2024 < 1 min read AmazonTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Uber Eats links up with Forage for SNAP Starting later this year, the payment option will become available to all eligible grocery partners on the delivery provider’s platform. Grocery Dive April 19, 2024April 19, 2024 < 1 min read UbereatsPartnershipsDelivery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Grubhub steps up its grocery game The restaurant delivery company is offering products from hundreds of independent food retailers through a new tie-up with e-commerce platform provider Mercato. Grocery Dive April 19, 2024April 19, 2024 < 1 min read GrubhubFood DeliveryRestaurantsDept. GroceryDelivery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Beware of The Fake Podcast Invite Scam Two weeks ago, a podcast with a “top 1%” audience, whose listener net worth averaged $2.5 million, asked me to join as a guest. The host was familiar with my work, citing a recent CNBC appearance, and seemed ready to hold an engaging conversation. It seemed worthwhile, except the podcast was fake. With a bit […] Bigtechnology April 19, 2024April 19, 2024 4 min read Technology & InnovationPodcastsAILegal & CriminalAmazonPredictions and ForecastsGoogleData & InsightsBigTechMarketing: Social MediaMeta (Facebook)StreamingAssociatesMarketing: BroadcastDept. NonfoodTargetShoppersDept. BeverageExecutivesResults & InvestmentBrick and MortarStrategyGovernmentPress Release 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Rowan CEO on the Power of People in Creating Joyful Retail Moments Louisa Serene Schneider did not set out to be a CEO, let alone a founder. But inspiration struck while she was working for a retail-focused hedge fund and realized the lack of safe piercing options for consumers. This white space became even more obvious to Schneider when she was looking for a safe place to […] Retail TouchPoints April 19, 2024April 19, 2024 4 min read ConsumersExecutivesTechnology & InnovationInternationalTargetMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: In StorePredictions and ForecastsIndustry Conferences and EventsTrends: RetailPodcastsHome DepotESG and CSRDeliveryCVSStore LocationStrategyOperations & Supply ChainBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital EZ Newswire Selected as a Winner of The MBA Fund’s Sixth Annual Pitch Competition NEW YORK, NY — EZ Newswire, an AI-enabled platform that makes it easy for businesses to create and publish their news, today announced that it was selected as a winner in The MBA Fund’s sixth annual pitch competition for pre-seed and seed startups. In addition to the investment from The MBA Fund, Contour Ventures committed […] Bigtechnology April 19, 2024April 19, 2024 3 min read CompetitionTechnology & InnovationAIResults & InvestmentShoppersData & InsightsPredictions and ForecastsExecutivesDeliveryBigTechAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Streamlining Fulfilment Through Enhanced Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chains are at the beating heart of businesses in delivering products to the end customer. In retail organizations, efficient supply chains can have a transformative impact on operations. To improve efficiency, retailers need to have full visibility of their inventory, and this is where RFID can play a leading role. A Lack of Automation […] TotalRetail April 18, 2024April 24, 2024 3 min read Operations & Supply ChainShoppersOmnichannelDept. ApparelCustomer ExperiencePredictions and ForecastsStrategyData & InsightsCompetitionBOPISStore LocationDeliveryMarketing: In StoreConsultingMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionConsumersTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Instacart taps CPG veteran for board Victoria Dolan, former CFO of Revlon, is joining the technology company and two board members will retire when their terms expire next month. Grocery Dive April 18, 2024April 18, 2024 < 1 min read InstacartDeliveryTechnology & InnovationExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Three Prevalent Threats Against Online Shoppers In 2024 Online shopping continues to grow as a significant part of modern commerce. Data from Forbes Advisor shows that global retail e-commerce sales will hit $6.3 trillion in 2024, making up around a fifth of all retail transactions. The rise of online shopping has been advantageous but has also brought a host of challenges. Consumers, in […] Retail Minded April 18, 2024April 18, 2024 4 min read Technology & InnovationAIShoppersLegal & CriminalMarketing: Social MediaESG and CSRPredictions and ForecastsData & InsightsConsumersDeliveryMeta (Facebook)Pricing & PromotionsResults & InvestmentStore LocationMarketing: BrandTikTok 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Amazon introduces shoppable, ad-supported channel to Prime Video, Freevee The channel leverages Amazon’s “shop the show” technology to enable viewers to easily purchase content seen on their TV screen via a mobile device. MarketingDive April 18, 2024April 18, 2024 < 1 min read AmazonStreamingTechnology & InnovationMarketing: Broadcast 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Influencer-Inspired Resale Site Detoure Opens First Store in LA Image courtesy Detoure Detoure, a resale marketplace that curates styles from influencers, will open its first permanent brick-and-mortar thrift store April 20 on Los Angeles’ Melrose Avenue. Over the past three years the site has hosted more than 50 pop-ups across the U.S. that regularly go viral on social media. Launched in 2021, Detoure sources secondhand […] Retail TouchPoints April 18, 2024April 18, 2024 < 1 min read Marketing: Social MediaMeta (Facebook)ESG and CSRShoppersPredictions and ForecastsConsumersRecommerceStore LocationOperations & Supply ChainDept. ApparelDelivery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Amazon begins offering Dash Carts to other grocers The plan comes a few weeks after the company announced it was pulling Just Walk Out technology from Amazon Fresh stores. RetailDive April 18, 2024April 18, 2024 < 1 min read AmazonTechnology & InnovationTech: CashierlessDept. FreshBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Retailers Must Adopt a Technology-First Strategy to Survive We’ve all heard the analogy of the boiling frog: when a frog is put into a pot of boiling water, it will instantly jump out. However, when the frog is immersed into a pot of lukewarm water that is slowly brought to a boil, the frog doesn’t sense any danger and ultimately perishes. There’s an […] Retail TouchPoints April 18, 2024April 18, 2024 5 min read Technology & InnovationAIShoppersStrategyPredictions and ForecastsWalmartAmazonOperations & Supply ChainCustomer ExperienceMarketing: In StoreResults & InvestmentData & InsightsReturnsMarketing: Social MediaKrogerRegional GroceryMarketing: TradeMarketing: ShopperMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionAlbertsons / SafewayTargetDept. GroceryData VisualizationCOVID19ConsultingBig DataTrends: RetailDept. Pet 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Why Amazon’s Just Walk Out initiative failed – and why it’s not the end of checkout free technology It recently emerged that Amazon’s Just Walk Out offering is being dropped from Amazon Fresh stores. However, it’s not checkout-free tech that’s failing, it’s the fact that Amazon’s checkout free solution doesn’t work, especially in grocery retailers, argues Will Glaser, Founder and CEO at Grabango. In the dynamic grocery retail landscape, a transformative wave is […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub April 18, 2024April 18, 2024 3 min read Technology & InnovationAmazonMarketing: Social MediaTwitterTech: CashierlessShoppersMerchandisingConsumersPredictions and ForecastsDept. FreshAldiRegional GroceryBrick and MortarStore FormatDept. PerimeterTrends: TechDept. Natural / OrganicCustomer ExperienceMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionExecutivesHealth & WellnessTrends: RetailMarketing: TradeTrends: ConsumerSponsored 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Corporate Social Responsibility: What Retailers Need to Know Corporate social responsibility (CSR), once a differentiator for brands, is now the norm. Today’s consumers expect those they do business with, including retailers, will have positive impacts on the world. In fact, Gen Z consumers are three times as likely to say that the “purpose of business is to serve communities and society” rather than […] TotalRetail April 17, 2024April 24, 2024 3 min read ConsumersESG and CSRInclusivitySustainabilityShoppersMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionPartnershipsGovernmentAssociatesPredictions and ForecastsData & InsightsDept. ApparelConsultingCOVID19Dept. FreshDeliveryDept. FrozenThick DataEconomyExecutivesMarketing: BrandResults & InvestmentStrategyDept. PerimeterAgencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Metadata is the key to compelling fan experiences as sports migrate to streaming Sports, unlike all other genres, have the power to attract large, consistent TV viewership—and on set schedules. You’d have to have been living under a rock this past year to have not been exposed to the whirlwind NFL season, which culminated in record viewership for Super Bowl LVII. Regardless of the appeal, however, the immense […] Nielsen April 17, 2024April 17, 2024 3 min read StreamingMarketing: BroadcastMarketing: Digital MediaPredictions and ForecastsData & InsightsInsight ProvidersBig DataDept. NonfoodDept. Toys & GamesMeta (Facebook)ConsumersHoliday & EventsTrends: MarketingCompetitionWeatherAmazonData VisualizationKraftHeinzMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: Social MediaDept. Consumer Electronics 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Gopuff expands fresh grocery delivery with Misfits Market partnership The tie-up offers shoppers more than 300 items, including fresh produce, dairy, meats and bread. Grocery Dive April 17, 2024April 17, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. FreshGopuffDeliveryQ CommercePartnershipsFood DeliveryShoppersPricing & PromotionsDept. RefrigeratedDept. PerimeterDept. DairyDept. Bakery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Kraft Heinz rebrands Mio liquid concentrate to meet Gen Z wellness trends The brand is ditching a mission to “fix water” to focus on wellness and launching a brightly colored faucet available on Amazon for $159. MarketingDive April 17, 2024April 17, 2024 < 1 min read KraftHeinzHealth & WellnessConsumersAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Gopuff Launches White-Label Instant Delivery Platform for CPG Brands Gopuff has launched Powered by Gopuff, a platform designed to enable brands to offer delivery services from their owned and operated online storefronts by leveraging Gopuff’s logistics network, instant fulfillment infrastructure and technology. In addition to fulfillment services, CPG brands using Powered by Gopuff will be able to leverage online ads and marketing to drive […] Retail TouchPoints April 17, 2024April 17, 2024 2 min read GopuffDeliveryQ CommerceFood DeliveryOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: Social MediaShoppersShopifyCustomer ExperienceInternationalData & InsightsUnileverMondelezPredictions and ForecastsTechnology & InnovationConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Red Lobster’s Short-Term Gain from lease-buybacks Results in Long-Term Pain Hedge fund Heaven, take the money and run! While making a presentation the other day Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® was asked if he knew what “Hedge fund Heaven was”, he answered from my mind-eye its, take the money and run. Johnson noted consumers want meals, meal components, fresh, […] Grocerant Guru April 17, 2024April 17, 2024 3 min read Data & InsightsDept. GroceryConsumersRestaurantsResults & InvestmentDept. FreshDeliveryCompetitionPredictions and ForecastsAssociatesTechnology & InnovationHealth & WellnessMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: TradeOperations & Supply Chain 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital How Malls Are Making a Comeback in 2024 Shopping Centers have proved their resilience over the past couple of years, staging an impressive comeback following the back-to-back challenges of COVID restrictions and inflation. But although foot traffic is bouncing back, shopping habits are changing — and leading malls are trying new tactics to draw consumers through their doors. Analyzing location intelligence metrics for […] TotalRetail April 16, 2024April 17, 2024 3 min read Brick and MortarTechnology & InnovationAIConsumersPredictions and ForecastsStore LocationCOVID19Pop UpsDeliveryOperations & Supply ChainAssociatesData & InsightsWeatherEconomyDept. FuelHoliday & EventsMarketing: In StoreShoppersSustainability 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital New Report Identifies the US Merchants With the Best Gift Card Programs For the seventh consecutive year, NAPCO Research and Blackhawk Network have partnered to produce an industry-leading report on U.S. merchants’ gift card programs. The 2024 assessment included a review of retailers’ e-commerce gift card offerings (desktop, mobile web, mobile app, device agnostic), including the purchaser and recipient experience for both digital and physical cards of […] TotalRetail April 16, 2024April 17, 2024 3 min read Predictions and ForecastsData & InsightsHoliday & EventsTechnology & InnovationMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionConsumersShoppersDept. PerimeterDept. FreshGamingData VisualizationDeliveryMarketing: TradeBrick and MortarAcquisition 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Drinks group Virtus Brands signs Parfetts distribution deal West Midlands independent drinks startup Virtus Brands has taken a major step in expanding its UK sales after signing a deal with wholesaler Parfetts. The Dudley-based firm, which manufactures and distributes 15 drinks brands including its Jatt Life ultra-premium vodka, has joined Parfetts’ drop shipping… This story continues at Drinks group Virtus Brands signs Parfetts […] Talking Retail April 16, 2024April 16, 2024 < 1 min read Operations & Supply ChainPredictions and ForecastsInternational - UKDept. Adult BevDelivery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital From Reusable to Recycled: Walmart Canada Pilots Program Giving New Life to Blue Bags Walmart Canada, in partnership with TerraCycle, will mark Earth Day on April 22 with a “Fresh Start” Day of Action, encouraging consumers to recycle their used blue Walmart shopping bags as part of a free national recycling pilot program. TerraCycle will launder usable bags and donate them for reuse by charity partners; bags that are […] Retail TouchPoints April 16, 2024April 16, 2024 2 min read SustainabilityWalmartInternational - North AmericaDeliveryPartnershipsMarketing: Social MediaOperations & Supply ChainPhilanthropyConsumersPredictions and ForecastsHoliday & EventsExecutivesDept. GroceryDept. FreshStore Location 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital The Remarkable Rise of Retail Media with Melanie Brown, VP of Home Depot’s Orange Apron Media + Monetization Joining us for the second of three episodes recorded in the Bambuser remote podcast studio/beach cabana at Mandalay Bay during Shoptalk is Melanie Brown Vice President of Orange Apron Media and Monetization for The Home Depot. In a special two segment interview Melanie unpacks The Home Depot’s retail media journey, highlighting the company’s unique approach, which […] Remarkable Retail Podcast April 16, 2024April 16, 2024 2 min read Marketing: Retail MediaPodcastsHome DepotMarketing: Social MediaAmazonPredictions and ForecastsShoppersExecutivesInternational - North AmericaDept. GroceryStrategyIndustry Conferences and EventsPricing & PromotionsPartnershipsMarketing: ShopperMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationMarketing: BrandData & InsightsMarketing: In StoreTechnology & InnovationESG and CSRConsultingConsumersAcquisition 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Amazon Music follows Spotify with an AI playlist generator of its own, Maestro Spotify isn’t the only one to dabble with AI playlists — on Tuesday, Amazon announced it would do the same. Amazon Music is now testing Maestro, an AI playlist generator, allowing U.S. customers on both iOS and Android to create playlists using spoken or written prompts, which can even contain emojis. Amazon suggests that in […] TechCrunch April 16, 2024April 21, 2024 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationAmazonAIStreamingMarketing: BroadcastPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital LensCrafters Promotes Eye Health with Second Season of Immersive Roblox Odyssey LensCrafters has launched the second season of its Roblox Eye Odyssey series, World of Optics, featuring games that mimic the tests in a comprehensive eye exam. The series’ first season has engaged more than 300,000 users since its debut in October 2023. In the metaverse experience, users help Blinky, a friendly eye-bulb character, overcome challenges […] Retail TouchPoints April 15, 2024April 15, 2024 2 min read Health & WellnessGamingDept. Toys & GamesDept. NonfoodMarketing: Social MediaPredictions and ForecastsMetaverseTrends: TechStore LocationFlagship StoresDept. ApparelDelivery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital TikTok Shop customers spend more at lower ticket apparel retailers Download full TikTok Shop report Access TikTok and Panel data in Dash. TikTok Shop customers spent 26% of their apparel wallet on Off-Price Department Stores and 11% on Fast Fashion in the 12-months ended February 2024, compared to 24% and 7% for the average shopper. Conversely, TikTok Shop users spent less than their peers at […] Written by Earnest Research April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Where Does One U.S. Tax Dollar Go? See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Where Does One U.S. Tax Dollar Go? This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on Apple or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Come tax season, a common refrain is: “what do my taxes even […] Written by Visual Capitalist April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital AI boosts innovation in ingredient selection, formulation AI could minimize the traditional trial-and-error approach in product development. Written by Supermarket Perimeter April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Google Won’t Pull Cookies In 2024 Google announces it’s delaying its self-imposed deadline to deprecate third-party cookies on Chrome for the third time. The post Google Won’t Pull Cookies In 2024 appeared first on AdExchanger. Written by AdExchanger April 23, 2024April 24, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Brand loyalty or just habit? Study reveals that more than half of repeat purchases are due to routine, convenience and accessibility Brand loyalty is often depicted as devotion – a narrative of customer affection and fidelity. However, the findings revealed a deeper truth. Written by Retail Technology Review April 23, 2024April 24, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked