Partnerships & Alt Profit RTIH lays out this week’s coolest retail technology plays RTIH Editor, Scott Thompson, brings you his top ‘future of retail systems’ deployments from the past week, including drone deliveries, Bitcoin rewards, smart shopping carts, and autonomous convenience stores. Pinterest and Samsung Pinterest has teamed with Samsung to launch of the first ever ‘flippable’ Pin on its platform. The aim is to show people just […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub May 27, 2022May 27, 2022 3 min read Technology & InnovationMarketing: SocialShoppersMetaverseTrends: TechDeliveryDept. HBCCVSInternational - UKWalmartCryptoTwitterPredictions and ForecastsQ CommerceStore LocationInternational - North AmericaPartnershipsPop UpsConsumersTech: CashierlessOmnichannelBrick and MortarPricing & PromotionsStrategyDept. ApparelTrends: RetailPhilanthropyDept. GroceryDept. Natural / OrganicESG and CSRHealth & WellnessOperations & Supply Chainsocial commerceNFT 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit Puma partners with parcelLab to drive online sales Puma is partnering with parcelLab to enhance its customers’ post-purchase experience and drive sales through delivering personalised and proactive communications across 26 countries. Throughout the pandemic, Puma’s digital sales surged,… The post Puma partners with parcelLab to drive online sales appeared first on Latest Retail Technology News From Across The Globe – Charged. ChargedRetail May 27, 2022May 27, 2022 < 1 min read PartnershipsInternational - UKTechnology & InnovationCOVID19 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit Data Engineering and Infrastructure at Instacart with Engineering Manager Abhi Kalakuntla “It sounds cliché, but data drives Instacart’s entire business—our logistics and shopping processes, as well as our ordering experience, are all based on data,” explains Abhi Kalakuntla, Engineering Manager on Instacart’s growing Data Infrastructure team. Thousands of algorithms inform the data models that make Instacart run—if those algorithms don’t work or our data models are […] Instacart News May 27, 2022May 27, 2022 7 min read InstacartData & InsightsDeliveryTechnology & InnovationMarketing: SocialShoppersOperations & Supply ChainPredictions and ForecastsESG and CSRPartnershipsDept. NonfoodBrick and MortarAI / MLMeta (Facebook)TwitterCOVID19Marketing: PrintMarketing: In StoreAssociatesQ CommerceCustomer ExperienceResults & Investment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit How to Leverage Your App to Get More Customers The past two years have already, most likely, accelerated your investment in your app’s growth. In case you’re still on the fence, out of the estimated four hours that U.S. adults spend on their phones each day, 88 percent of that time happens within apps. Putting your app at the center of your omnichannel strategy […] Dor Birnboim May 27, 2022May 27, 2022 3 min read ShoppersStrategyPartnershipsOmnichannelMarketing: TradeMarketing: SocialTechnology & InnovationEconomyPricing & PromotionsMobile commerceTikTokTech: AR and VRTargetStore LocationResults & InvestmentMeta (Facebook)ConsumersMetaverseDept. ApparelDept. NonfoodESG and CSRGoogleWalmartMarketing: In StoreMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit Victoria’s Secret Launches Inclusive-Focused Online Marketplace Victoria’s Secret & Co. has announced that it’s launching VS&Co-Lab, which is described as an inclusive shopping experience for all customers. VS&Co-Lab will be featured in a new section on the Victoria’s Secret website, where it will showcase brands that align with its values of innovation and inclusivity. VSCO said it sees important growth potential through partnerships […] Joe Keenan May 27, 2022May 27, 2022 < 1 min read InclusivityConsumersTechnology & InnovationTargetPartnershipsDept. Apparel 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit Tammy Girl returns to action as it makes debut on Asos After a 17 year hiatus, Tammy Girl is back, with fast fashion giant Asos relaunching the brand on its website. In 2005, Tammy Girl closed its high street stores after being bought by BHS, leaving UK pre-teens distraught. Manchester based, digital fashion firm, Daisy Street acquired the brand and partnered with Asos for a capsule […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 2 min read Technology & InnovationReturnsPartnershipsShoppersDept. ApparelData & InsightsExecutivesInternational - UKConsumersStrategyDept. PetBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit NACDS Foundation sponsors March of Dimes Gourmet Gala WASHINGTON — March of Dimes hosted its 40th Annual Gourmet Gala in Washington, D.C., earlier this month, and the NACDS Foundation returned as a Platinum Sponsor of the event. The Gourmet Gala makes possible research, education, advocacy and programs that “help more moms have full-term pregnancies and healthy babies.” This year, the Gourmet Gala brought […] MMR May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 2 min read Health & WellnessCOVID19Technology & InnovationExecutivesResults & InvestmentPartnershipsGoogleData & Insights 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit NRA: This Year’s Highlights, Trends and Must-See Booths of 2022 Take a quick dive into the happenings and surprises from this year’s biggest restaurant event! By Brittany Maroney, Director of Marketing Communications, PAR Punchh The National Restaurant Association Show was back, and in a big way! The halls of McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago were packed with tens of thousands of eager food-loving fans, […] Partech May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 3 min read Technology & InnovationConsumersRestaurantsDept. GroceryMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionTech: RoboticsShoppersSustainabilityPackagingOmnichannelCOVID19Trends: Food and BeverageHealth & WellnessPricing & PromotionsData & InsightsDeliveryDept. PetPartnershipsOperations & Supply ChainPredictions and ForecastsVendors 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit Zapp partners with Jiffy to offer quick commerce for Londoners Zapp and Jiffy have announced a tie up to offer quick commerce to London residents. The news comes soon after Jiffy’s announcement that it would cease to operate its grocery… The post Zapp partners with Jiffy to offer quick commerce for Londoners appeared first on Latest Retail Technology News From Across The Globe – Charged. ChargedRetail May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 < 1 min read Q CommerceInternational - UKPartnershipsTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit John Lewis joins childrenswear rental market through partnership with The Little Loop John Lewis is entering the kids’ clothing rental market through a partnership with childrenswear rental brand, The Little Looop. Launching on 26 May, the initial 51… View Article The Retail Bulletin May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 < 1 min read PartnershipsDept. Apparel 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit What Is Trailblazer Connect? A Pathway to New Careers in the Salesforce Ecosystem Learning for learning’s sake is great, but we all know that a huge benefit to all that learning you’re doing is being able to translate it into a fulfilling, high-paying career. Our mission at Salesforce is to give everyone an equal chance at landing a top job. With Trailhead, Salesforce’s free online learning platform, countless […] Salesforce May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 5 min read PartnershipsAssociatesMarketing: SocialConsultingPredictions and ForecastsData & InsightsShoppersInclusivityMetaversePricing & PromotionsCOVID19 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit Hazardous materials guide to help UK retailers PROMOTED CONTENT FROM THE CHARTERED TRADING STANDARDS INSTITUTE A new set of guidelines from the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) will help UK businesses comply with hazardous materials law. The Offensive Weapons Act 2019 (OWA) applies to any company that sells potentially harmful items such as acids, corrosive substances, or bladed products. The guide, produced […] Talking Retail May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 < 1 min read International - UKPartnerships 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit Developing a Perfect Store Strategy in 2022 In 2022, the perfect store is rooted in constant evolution — a system that maybe isn’t perfect in every moment, but is agile always, malleable when needed, and capable of critical self-reflection. These innate characteristics of the modern perfect store are supported by, and in return support, the adoption of a few important technologies and […] Dor Sela May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 2 min read Technology & InnovationMerchandisingData & InsightsAssociatesStrategyShoppersCustomer ExperienceMarketing: In StoreOperations & Supply ChainBrick and MortarAI / MLTech: IoTMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationPartnershipsPredictions and ForecastsTech: AI 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit Victoria’s Secret Launches Digital Platform Dedicated to Women and Minority-Owned or Led Brands Victoria’s Secret has launched VS&Co-Lab, a curated digital platform designed to connect shoppers with unique brands and their stories, while bringing their intimates, lifestyle and swimwear products to the forefront. The emphasis will be on brands that align with the retailer’s values of innovation and inclusivity. The collection will feature 19 brands at launch, with […] Retail TouchPoints May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 < 1 min read InclusivityConsumersShoppersPartnershipsAssociatesDept. FreshEconomyTechnology & InnovationSustainability 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit Independent grocer testifies on impact of infant formula shortage WASHINGTON – On behalf of the National Grocers Association (NGA), an independent community grocer from rural Georgia shared his experience and the direct impact the national formula shortage is having on his community with a U.S. House committee hearing. Confusion and fear, alongside panic-buying and government red tape, are among the effects of the nation’s shortage of […] MMR May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 2 min read PartnershipsVendorsGovernmentIndustry Conferences and EventsMerchandisingMarketing: SocialMarketing: BrandHealth & WellnessDept. GroceryDept. FreshCOVID19Brick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit Grocerants Replacing Restaurants and Grocery Stores for Dinner What’s for Dinner is the age-old question every parent hears, and most say I don’t know. Today more and more families or looking online, or for new avenues of fresh food distributions in the way of meals and meal components that can be mixed and matched into perfect family meal. Alternative fresh food […] Grocerant Guru May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 4 min read Dept. GroceryRestaurantsData & InsightsConsumersMarketing: SocialDept. FreshDept. PerimeterBrick and MortarPepsiCoConsultingDept. BeverageDept. Fresh PreparedStrategyAssociatesDept. BakeryMeta (Facebook)TwitterDept. Adult BevTechnology & InnovationPricing & PromotionsPartnershipsMarketing: TradeESG and CSRDept. DairyDept. DeliDept. FuelMarketing: In StoreHoliday & Events 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit The Range partners with Ideal World to reinvent TV shopping through live shoppable content The Range and Ideal World TV are partnering to launch The Range TV, a new live-shopping initiative. The retailer-shopping-channel partnership will see The Range livestream product demos from Ideal World’s… The post The Range partners with Ideal World to reinvent TV shopping through live shoppable content appeared first on Latest Retail Technology News From Across […] ChargedRetail May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 < 1 min read PartnershipsMarketing: BroadcastInternational - UKTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit Superdrug expands Skinnydip shop-in-shop experience Superdrug is expanding its Skinnydip shop-in-shop experience following a successful trial. The partnership will see Superdrug offer exclusive Skinnydip lines which will include an expansion for… View Article The Retail Bulletin May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 < 1 min read PartnershipsHealth & WellnessDept. HBC 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit Bonus Episode: Elon Musk v. Twitter — with William Cohan William Cohan, a founding partner and writer at Puck, as well as a former M&A investment banker, joins Scott to discuss how Elon Musk’s deal to acquire Twitter might shake out, including what options he might have for backing out, how Twitter’s lawyers might respond, and what it all could mean for shareholders. Follow William […] The Prof G Show May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 < 1 min read TwitterMarketing: SocialResults & InvestmentPartnershipsAcquisition 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit Loss Prevention & Fraud Detection in Retail In an industry known for its tight margins, any loss in retail is significant. Retailers often need to sell many multiples of an item to breakeven on a single loss. “Shrink” is a $60B dollar issue for the retail industry globally and growing rapidly. Most retailers attribute 50-60% of losses to associate actions. Increasingly, Organized […] Cisco Retail May 25, 2022May 26, 2022 3 min read Technology & InnovationLegal & CriminalShoppersOperations & Supply ChainReturnsAssociatesData & InsightsData VisualizationExecutivesMerchandisingMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionPartnershipsSustainabilityTech: AIMarketing: In StoreAI / ML 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit Blue Apron Adds Two New Wellness360 Partners NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Blue Apron (NYSE: APRN) is strengthening its ecosystem of best-in-class partners as part of its Wellness360 initiatives. The company is adding two new strategic partnerships with Blue Cross Blue Shield and Planet Fitness, and renewing its program with Calm. The expansion of Blue Apron’s partnership ecosystem is a key component of its growth […] BusinessWire - Supermarket May 25, 2022May 25, 2022 < 1 min read PartnershipsBlueApronShoppersSustainabilityStrategyHealth & Wellness 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit Nissin strengthens Premier Foods partnership as it buys chunk of shares from activist Oasis The £40m acquisition is intended to strengthen the strategic relationship between Nissin and Premier and to “contribute to continued value creation” at the Batchelors supplier The Grocer May 25, 2022May 25, 2022 < 1 min read PartnershipsAcquisition 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit Starbucks Sells Evolution Fresh To Bolthouse Farms Starbucks announced yesterday that it is selling its Evolution Fresh business to Bolthouse Farms. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The announcement said that “Evolution Fresh is a leading producer of primarily organic, cold-pressed, premium juice products. By joining forces with Bolthouse Farms – the No. 1 super premium refrigerated beverage brand and largest […] MorningNewsBeat May 25, 2022May 25, 2022 2 min read RestaurantsDept. FreshDept. BeverageExecutivesShoppersCustomer ExperienceCustomer ExperienceDept. RefrigeratedDept. Natural / OrganicDept. OTCEconomyHealth & WellnessPartnershipsResults & InvestmentBrick and MortarAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit 3 E-Commerce and Social Media Trends to Watch Through the Rest of 2022 E-commerce sales have been on the upswing as a share of total sales since before 2000, and in the last decade, social platforms have played an increasing role. Then 2020 happened, driving an unprecedented spike in online sales. This year so far, we’re seeing social media mature as a force that drives e-commerce, in addition […] Jessica Hawthorne-Castro May 25, 2022May 25, 2022 3 min read Marketing: SocialESG and CSRTechnology & InnovationTikTokConsumersMeta (Facebook)Industry Conferences and EventsMetaverseTrends: MarketingDept. ApparelPartnershipsCOVID19Dept. NonfoodData & InsightsStrategysocial commerceTrends: TechTech: AR and VRTargetDept. Natural / OrganicShoppersBrick and MortarTwitterExecutivesAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit Overcoming D-to-C Obstacles for Success Direct-to-consumer (D-to-C) strategies are very effective across different brands and companies. And yet, to find long-term success, these stakeholders must be aware of the many obstacles and how to overcome them. What is D-to-C? In this rapidly evolving market where e-commerce has significantly changed consumer buying habits, many have turned to D-to-C strategies. Instead of […] Jay Sackos May 25, 2022May 25, 2022 3 min read ShoppersMarketing: SocialConsumersDeliveryCompetitionMetaverseTechnology & InnovationOperations & Supply ChainESG and CSRCOVID19Marketing: UGCPartnershipsTech: AR and VRMeta (Facebook)TikTokPredictions and ForecastsBig LotsTargetCostcoTrends: TechMarketing: TradeConsultingData & InsightsTwitterHealth & WellnessMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationDept. ApparelDept. NonfoodMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit E-Grocery Consumer: Price Sensitivity & Future Usage Outlook; Live Shopping How do consumers view e-grocery platform pricing compared to in-store? In our latest study tracking 1800 online grocery shoppers it was clear that the online grocery players fall into 3 tiers in terms of consumer price perception. First, is Walmart.com which is by far perceived as being most fair / cheapest as the vast majority of […] Cleveland Research Company May 25, 2022May 25, 2022 3 min read ConsumersDeliveryInstacartTechnology & InnovationShoppersPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: In StoreTargetCOVID19Marketing: SocialPartnershipsESG and CSRStrategyDept. FreshMeta (Facebook)KrogerWalmartAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 4
Partnerships & Alt Profit Nordstrom Launches Partnerships with Allbirds and ASOS as the Retailer Continues its Evolution Nordstrom is expanding its business through new partnerships with other retailers and streamlining its styling services. The retailer will now offer Allbirds shoes as part of its sustainability push and sell ASOS products in a new immersive experience aimed at young shoppers. It will also eliminate the Trunk Club brand along, which featured the at-home […] Retail TouchPoints May 25, 2022May 25, 2022 3 min read PartnershipsShoppersSustainabilityDept. ApparelMerchandisingBrick and MortarMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationReturnsAcquisitionStore LocationExecutivesBOPISMarketing: In StoreHealth & WellnessTrends: Food and BeveragePepsiCoPredictions and ForecastsResults & InvestmentMarketing: Print 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit Namibian B2B e-commerce retail platform JABU raises $15M led by Tiger Global More venture capital keeps trooping into Africa’s B2B e-commerce retail, a space where startups are digitizing informal trade to get thousands of merchants to operate more efficiently. This time, it’s a startup that was in the news this January: Namibia-based JABU, whose $3.2 million seed round we covered. Now, the last-mile distribution e-commerce company has […] Tech Crunch May 25, 2022May 25, 2022 3 min read Technology & InnovationResults & InvestmentTrends: FinanceBNPLOperations & Supply ChainStart UpsData & InsightsDeliveryPartnershipsMarketing: SocialConsumersPricing & PromotionsBrick and MortarSustainabilityExecutivesDept. Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit Quick commerce firm Getir set to axe staff and rein in expansion plans Turkish rapid grocery delivery big hitter Getir is gearing up to cut 14% of its staff globally. The company employs some 32,000 people in the nine markets where it operates, which works out to 4,480 people impacted by the downsizing, according to a report by TechCrunch. These are challenging times for the rapid grocery delivery […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub May 25, 2022May 25, 2022 2 min read Q CommerceTechnology & InnovationDeliveryAssociatesMarketing: SocialGopuffTwitterDept. GroceryEconomyFood DeliveryMarketing: TradeOperations & Supply ChainPartnershipsDept. FuelStrategy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit Dick’s Digital Declines as Customers Return to Stores Dick’s Sporting Goods doesn’t expect the struggles it reported in the first quarter of 2022 to get much better during the rest of the year, saying it sees comparable store sales struggling to ever break even year-over-year during the rest of this year after an 8.4% drop in Q1. The retailer pointed to “evolving macroeconomic […] Pymnts.com May 25, 2022May 25, 2022 2 min read Dept. ApparelDept. Sporting goodsDept. NonfoodBrick and MortarBNPLPress ReleasePartnershipsMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionCOVID19Trends: FinanceExecutivesPricing & PromotionsResults & InvestmentShoppersSustainabilityMarketing: SocialMarketing: In Store 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit How to create the best delivery experience: 3 key factors As more consumers go online for their purchases, good delivery has become more important than ever. Find out how to step up your delivery game. Written by Future of Commerce May 27, 2022May 27, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit Dollar General post strong sales gains in first quarter GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. — Dollar General on Thursday reported net sales of $8.8 billion for its fiscal year 2022 first quarter, an increase of 4.2% over the prior-year period. The net sales increase was primarily driven by positive sales contributions from new stores, partially offset by a slight decline in same-store sales and the impact of […] Written by MMR May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit CVS to launch virtual primary care solution WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health announced on Thursday the launch of CVS Health Virtual Primary Care, a new virtual care solution available through a single digital platform. The offering connects CVS Health’s services, clinical expertise, and data for a more coordinated and consumer-centric health care experience. The company said the new solution enables consumers to […] Written by MMR May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit 22% Of Brands Are Unhappy With How They Allocate Their Retail Media Budget. But There’s a Better Way Retail media networks (RMNs) are an exciting place to run ads, because of the valuable first-party data that retailers have about their customers. RMNs create an ability to target a specific retailer’s customers and provide valuable insights into how people shop. And brands certainly are not hurting for choices. Just last week, Ulta announced a media network and the hotel chain, Marriott, the week prior. Written by Bobsled Marketing May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit Retail Earnings Confuse Rather than Clarify Earnings, and retail earnings in particular, are not as straightforward as they sometimes seem. Written by NASDAQ May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked