Associates & Employees Ultrafast delivery firms Getir and Gorillas lay off workers Fast grocery delivery firms Getir and Gorillas said they are laying off workers in an effort to reach profitability more quickly. Getir cut about 14 percent of its global workforce. Gorillas cut its staff by about 300 workers. RetailWire May 27, 2022May 27, 2022 < 1 min read Q CommerceAssociatesDelivery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Associates & Employees 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
Associates & Employees One in five retail workers are planning to quit the sector A new report by industry charity the Retail Trust has found that one in five (21%) British retail workers and nearly a third (31%) of people working for the UK’s… The post One in five retail workers are planning to quit the sector appeared first on Latest Retail Technology News From Across The Globe – […] ChargedRetail May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 < 1 min read AssociatesStrategyInternational - UKTechnology & InnovationPhilanthropy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Associates & Employees 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
Associates & Employees 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
Associates & Employees 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
Associates & Employees Apple’s retail chief tells associates to reject unions An internal video featuring Deirdre O’Brien, Apple vice president of people and retail, included a message to store associates that individuals leading efforts to organize stores do “not have a deep understanding of Apple” or its business. The Apple store employees engaged in organizing their coworkers have accused the tech giant of engaging in union […] RetailWire May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 < 1 min read AssociatesTechnology & InnovationBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Associates & Employees GIANT taps Krueger as VP of team experience CARLISLE, Pa. – The GIANT Co. has named Jennifer Heinzen Krueger vice president of team experience, effective May 30. Krueger replaces Matt Lutcavage, who is leaving for a new opportunity outside of the company. In her new role, Krueger will lead GIANT’s human resources team, which the company says is focused on fostering a culture […] MMR May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 2 min read Ahold DelhaizeAssociatesESG and CSRInclusivityOperations & Supply ChainPhilanthropyShoppersStrategyExecutivesTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Associates & Employees Dollar Tree’s Q1 earnings beat expectations CHESAPEAKE, Va.— Dollar Tree reported a 43.2% increase in net income, to $536.4 million for the first quarter ended April 30. Diluted earnings per share for the quarter increased 48.1% to a first-quarter company record $2.37, compared to $1.60 in the prior year’s quarter, the company said Thursday. Consolidated net sales increased 6.5% to $6.90 […] MMR May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 2 min read Results & InvestmentDollar TreeOperations & Supply ChainAssociatesBrick and MortarFamily DollarData & InsightsShoppersTechnology & InnovationExecutivesMerchandisingMarketing: SocialPredictions and ForecastsCustomer Experience 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Associates & Employees Getir gears up to slash 14% of its global workforce Getir is gearing up to slash its global workforce by around 14% as it grapples with industry headwinds. The Turkish-based rapid delivery giant currently employs around 32,000 people in the… The post Getir gears up to slash 14% of its global workforce appeared first on Latest Retail Technology News From Across The Globe – Charged. ChargedRetail May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 < 1 min read Q CommerceAssociatesInternational - UKTechnology & InnovationDelivery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Associates & Employees Parliamentary group told of crucial role of shops for local communities Parliament yesterday discussed the vital role of local shop workers in an all-party meeting on the future of retail employment. The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on the Future of Retail heard evidence from several industry bodies, including the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS), the Retail Trust and shopworkers’ union Usdaw. The aim of the session […] Talking Retail May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 < 1 min read AssociatesTrends: RetailPredictions and ForecastsBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Associates & Employees 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
Associates & Employees Kroger Adds “Spoke” Distribution Facility In Central Ohio Kroger said yesterday that it is opening a new “spoke facility,” powered by Ocado, in Central Ohio, that it says “will extend the grocer’s reach and ability to provide fresh and friendly services to its customers … The 61,000-square-foot facility located on Shook Rd in Lockbourne will collaborate with the fulfillment hub in Monroe, Ohio and […] MorningNewsBeat May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 2 min read KrogerShoppersDeliveryOperations & Supply ChainAssociatesDept. RefrigeratedOcadoStore LocationDept. FreshDept. FuelTechnology & InnovationExecutivesAI / ML 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Associates & Employees Amazon Opens First Bricks-and-Mortar Clothing Store dot.LA reports that Amazon has opened its first clothing store – Amazon Style, located in the The Americana at Brand mall in Glendale, California, about 10 miles north of downtown Los Angeles. Here’s how the story describes the store: “The floor is massive – laying out original products from Amazon’s own apparel lines alongside name […] MorningNewsBeat May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 4 min read AmazonDept. ApparelTechnology & InnovationBrick and MortarOperations & Supply ChainPepsiCoPredictions and ForecastsPop UpsTrends: ShoppingShoppersPricing & PromotionsCOVID19Marketing: PrintMarketing: In StoreExecutivesAssociatesWalmart 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
Associates & Employees Apple discourages retail employees from joining unions in internal video The missive to employees is the clearest sign so far that the company is against employees entering into collective bargaining agreements. CNBC May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 < 1 min read Associates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Associates & Employees 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
Associates & Employees Is Your Brand Meaningfully Different? As marketing professionals, we’d like to share a quick lesson in one of the fundamentals of marketing having to do with relevance, what we call being “meaningfully different.” Marketers know it’s not enough to be merely relevant to be worthy of a customer’s admiration and loyalty. Something must be relevantly different to attain this status. […] Branding Strategy May 25, 2022May 25, 2022 4 min read ConsumersMarketing: BrandStrategyData & InsightsPredictions and ForecastsDeliveryShoppersMarketing: SocialTechnology & InnovationCompetitionGoogleDept. NonfoodSustainabilityResults & InvestmentMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionDept. ApparelAssociatesDept. PetESG and CSRDept. FuelConsultingThick DataAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
Associates & Employees Wunderkind scales in Europe as it launches Dutch HQ Wunderkind, the leading performance marketing engine that powers personalisation at scale for online brands and retailers, has scaled its operations in Europe with the opening of its Dutch HQ in Amsterdam. With more than 800 employees worldwide and a global turnover of over $100million, Wunderkind’s presence in the Netherlands, where it will expand headcount by […] Modern Retail May 25, 2022May 25, 2022 < 1 min read International - UKOperations & Supply ChainAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Associates & Employees 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
Associates & Employees Chatbot startup Zowie raises $14M in Series A funding The company will use the funds to hire more employees and expand its product. RetailDive May 25, 2022May 25, 2022 < 1 min read Start UpsMarketing: VoiceAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Associates & Employees 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
Associates & Employees Bolthouse Farms Acquires Evolution Fresh From Starbucks SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) and Bolthouse Farms today announced entry into a definitive agreement for Bolthouse Farms to acquire the brand and business of Evolution Fresh. The partners (employees) that support the business will also transition to Bolthouse Farms upon close of the transaction. Evolution Fresh is a leading producer of primarily organic, cold-pressed, premium […] BusinessWire - Supermarket May 25, 2022May 25, 2022 < 1 min read Dept. FreshRestaurantsAcquisitionDept. RefrigeratedDept. BeveragePartnershipsHealth & WellnessDept. OTCDept. Natural / OrganicAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Associates & Employees Nomagic picks up $22M for its e-commerce warehouse picking robots Robotics are playing a growing role in the world of e-commerce logistics and fulfillment — where they are seen not just as a way to speed up operations but to drastically reduce the costs of running them — and today a startup developing software and hardware specifically in the area of robot picking is announcing […] Tech Crunch May 24, 2022May 24, 2022 3 min read Technology & InnovationTech: RoboticsOperations & Supply ChainDept. NonfoodExecutivesResults & InvestmentCOVID19AssociatesOcadoDept. ApparelData & InsightsPredictions and ForecastsSustainabilityAmazonConsumersDept. Consumer ElectronicsDept. Toys & GamesGovernmentMarketing: BroadcastPartnerships 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Associates & Employees Walmart Gets Flak For Juneteenth Ice Cream Promotion The Associated Press reports that Walmart has decided to pull from its stores a new special edition ice cream that commemorated the new Juneteenth federal holiday that observes June 19, 1865, the day on which Union soldiers informed enslaved Black people in Galveston, Texas, that the Emancipation proclamation – two and a half years earlier […] MorningNewsBeat May 24, 2022May 24, 2022 2 min read WalmartDept. FrozenHoliday & EventsMarketing: SocialConsumersTwitterMerchandisingESG and CSRBrick and MortarAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Associates & Employees Worth Reading: Re-thinking Welch’s CEO Juice Fascinating piece in the New York Times by columnist David Gelles, based on his book “The Man Who Broke Capitalism,” which looks to re-evaluate the influence of Jack Welch, the influential former CEO of GE. Gelles writes: “During Mr. Welch’s two decades in power — from 1981 to 2001 — he turned G.E. into the […] MorningNewsBeat May 24, 2022May 24, 2022 3 min read ExecutivesDept. BeverageEconomyAssociatesHome DepotDept. NonfoodCompetitionMergersTwitterGovernmentMarketing: SocialAmazonAlbertsons / Safeway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Associates & Employees Instacart revamps its customer ratings system The company said it will prioritize orders for workers who maintain an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 and will downplay reviews from customers who consistently provide negative feedback. Grocery Dive May 24, 2022May 24, 2022 < 1 min read Marketing: UGCInstacartShoppersDeliveryAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Associates & Employees 5 Questions to Ask When Choosing Your MAP Platform Minimum advertised price (MAP) is defined as the lowest price that a retailer can advertise a brand’s product for. This doesn’t mean that this is the lowest price that they can sell it for, but MAP policies establish the lowest price that can be shown online or in an advertisement. The right MAP provider can […] Wiser Retail Strategies May 24, 2022May 24, 2022 4 min read Marketing: SocialData & InsightsTechnology & InnovationPredictions and ForecastsWalmartExecutivesGoogleMarketing: TradePricing & PromotionsShoppersStrategyVendorsAssociatesAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Associates & Employees The automated future of retail and how to secure it Axis’ Graham Swallow looks at the concept of the unmanned store that is gaining in popularity, the impact on the retail industry and how innovative security technology can help. While the foundation of autonomous retail has been built up over the past few years, it is only now that retailers are beginning to fully experiment […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub May 24, 2022May 24, 2022 3 min read Predictions and ForecastsBrick and MortarTechnology & InnovationShoppersOperations & Supply ChainCustomer ExperienceTrends: TechCustomer ExperienceCOVID19Trends: RetailLegal & CriminalData & InsightsGovernmentMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: In StorePricing & PromotionsStrategySustainabilityInternational - UKAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Associates & Employees Best Buy Revises Its FY23 Plans After Q1 Struggle Best Buy hasn’t been able to withstand the economic triple whammy of a pandemic, supply chain snags and a looming recession as well as some other brands, and that struggle has the company rethinking what lies ahead for it the rest of this fiscal year. While Best Buy stock continued to rise in early trading […] Pymnts.com May 24, 2022May 24, 2022 2 min read Best BuyBrick and MortarTechnology & InnovationCOVID19Predictions and ForecastsHealth & WellnessEconomyOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: SocialResults & InvestmentExecutivesDept. HBCSustainabilityPress ReleaseAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Associates & Employees Klarna to cut 10% of its staff amid “likely recession” Klarna has announced that it is laying off 10% of its global workforce in a pre-recorded message that was delivered to staff on Monday. The buy now pay later giant… The post Klarna to cut 10% of its staff amid “likely recession” appeared first on Latest Retail Technology News From Across The Globe – Charged. ChargedRetail May 24, 2022May 24, 2022 < 1 min read AssociatesEconomyInternational - UKTechnology & InnovationTrends: FinanceBNPL 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Associates & Employees 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
Associates & Employees 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
Associates & Employees 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
Associates & Employees 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
Associates & Employees 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 […] Written by Dor Sela May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked