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FedEx Launches Returns Service with 3,000 Dropoff Locations

FedEx has introduced FedEx Easy Returns, a box- and label-free returns solution supported by approximately 3,000 brick-and-mortar dropoff locations that include FedEx Office and Kohl’s stores. When the program, powered by Blue Yonder, officially begins this summer, it will route returned items through a reverse logistics facility for optimal recovery, helping retailers ensure accuracy and […]
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Advance Auto Parts Plans 30 New Stores in 2025, Promises More Expansion

Advance Auto Parts will open 30 new U.S. stores this year, moving toward a goal of adding at least 100 new locations through 2027. The retailer, which currently operates nearly 4,800 stores, was closing locations as recently as November 2024, but its footprint optimization efforts have concluded and the retailer is ready to return to […]
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Can Walmart Succeed in the C-Store Space? Five Hurdles They Must Overcome

  For decades, grocery retailers have struggled to break into the convenience store (C-store) space. While on the surface, grocery and C-store operations may seem similar—both selling food and essentials—the reality is vastly different. Grocery chains that have attempted to transition into C-store retail, such as Safeway, Kroger, and Albertsons, have largely failed because they […]
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Mango Ramps Up Data-Driven Planning for Global Operations

International fashion brand Mango is implementing a new AI software platform to transform its planning and decision-making. Operating nearly 2,850 stores in 120 markets, Mango must dynamically navigate demand fluctuations, evolving consumer preferences and supply chain complexities. Using o9’s Merchandise Financial Planning (MFP), Assortment Planning and Demand Planning capabilities, the brand will replace fragmented, outdated […]
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Rovertown brings gamification to convenience retail with launch of Game Room on its platform

Game Room is a new feature on the Rovertown platform that’s designed to help convenience retailers turn app engagement into a daily habit. “Game Room turns app engagement into a daily habit,” says Jeffry Harrison, President and Co-Founder at Rovertown. “When customers open your app every day to play and earn their daily rewards, they’re […]
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Finding Your Perfect 3PL Partner – Tips for Product Startups

For many product startups, the magic of third-party logistics (3PL) is an unsung hero in their success story. Imagine launching your dream product, only to be swamped with the logistics of getting it from production to your customer’s doorstep. That’s where 3PLs step in, offering expertise in inventory management, shipping, and distribution. This blog post […]
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Hy-Vee RMN Deploys Carrot Ads Solution; Instacart Extends Ad Placements to Smart Carts

The 570-store Midwestern supermarket retailer Hy-Vee will expand its partnership with Instacart by adopting the platform’s Carrot Ads solution. This new integration will give Hy-Vee RedMedia access both to Instacart’s ad technology and its CPG advertising ecosystem, which delivers advertiser demand from more than 7,000 brands. All those brands will also now have access to […]
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Prime Markets becomes first retailer in Saudi Arabia to bring Tally inventory robot to stores

Simbe reports a partnership with Universal Cold Store (Prime Markets), a grocery retail chain in Saudi Arabia, involving the introduction of its autonomous robot, Tally. In a first for the region, the aim here is to enhance inventory management, improve pricing accuracy, and elevate the customer experience across select Prime Markets locations. Tally autonomously roams […]
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Casey’s Evolving Success with Migrating Consumers

  The convenience store landscape has undergone a dramatic transformation over the past two decades, evolving from a quick stop for fuel and packaged snacks to a robust competitor in the foodservice industry according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. Leading the charge in this evolution is Casey’s General Stores, […]
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Morrisons to close 17 convenience stores as part of shake up

Morrisons has announced that it will close 17 convenience stores, 52 cafes, 13 florists, 35 meat counters, 35 fish counters and four pharmacies. The supermarket, which has been carrying out a review of its operations, said it has identified “a number of areas where the… This story continues at Morrisons to close 17 convenience stores […]
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As Retail Media Networks Grow, Amazon is Changing the Game and Driving Consolidation

As retail media networks (RMNs) continue to expand, marketers are facing an increasingly complex landscape. With more than 200 RMNs now out there, each operating differently with unique requirements, the options for advertisers are endless — and overwhelming. Earlier this year, Amazon announced its Retail Ad Service, which could reshape the retail advertising landscape, offering […]
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Amazon’s Struggles in the Grocery Sector: Lessons from Pricing Policies and Market Dynamics

  Amazon’s ambitious entry into the grocery sector has been marked by a series of strategic shifts, yet it continues to face significant challenges in solidifying its position according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. Recent developments, including the merging of corporate teams at Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go, have […]
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Consumer Motivations With NielsenIQ’s COO Tracey Massey

The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by Tracey Massey, Chief Operating Officer at NielsenIQ, the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. NIQ combined with GfK in 2023, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. Today NIQ […]
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AliExpress Adds Marketplace Selling Model for U.S. Merchants

AliExpress, which welcomed U.S. merchants onto its platform for the first time in October 2024 with the launch of its AliExpressLocal Direct program, has introduced the AliExpressLocal Marketplace model, along with advanced integration tools designed to enhance flexibility and operational abilities for local sellers. Sellers now have two ways to leverage the platform: AliExpressLocal Marketplace […]
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Amazon Sues Consumer Watchdog Over Directive Holding Platform Responsible for Recalled Products

Amazon has sued the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) over its 2024 directive that said the marketplace operator was responsible for the sale of hazardous and recalled products on its platform, even those listed by third-party sellers, according to multiple news reports. Amazon has long disputed the assertion that it qualifies as a distributor […]
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Edible Leans into its Name with Launch of Marketplace for Hemp-Based Products

Edible Arrangements, know for its colorful fruit bouquets, rebranded as Edible Brands in late 2023. Now the company is leaning into potential confusion around its name with the debut of an ecommerce marketplace focused on hemp-based products — Edibles.com. The site launched in Texas on March 20, and Edible Brands plans to quickly expand it […]
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Exploring the Future of Instrumentation & Sensors

Instrumentation and sensors are essential components of most modern technology products. Their applications range from simple switches and temperature-sensing devices in basic home appliances to advanced manufacturing equipment and factory automation systems.
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Is Your Store Giving Customers a Reason to Visit?

Is your store still just a place to buy things, or have you transformed it into an experience your customers can’t resist? This week we are exploring innovative approaches to driving foot traffic and boosting sales in today’s challenging retail environment. From creating immersive in-store experiences that shoppers can’t get online to creative team contests […]
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The Difference Between Urban and Suburban Food Locations

  Urban and suburban food locations have long evolved under different economic, social, and infrastructural conditions for restaurants, convenience stores, and grocery stores according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. Historically, urban food markets developed around dense populations with high foot traffic, while suburban food retailers emerged in response to […]
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AI powered pricing and revenue optimisation firm Buynomics secures $30 million in Series B funding

Buynomics, a specialist in AI powered pricing and revenue optimisation founded in 2018, has raised $30 million in Series B funding. The round was led by Forestay Capital, with participation from Anais Ventures, VI Partners, and existing investors Insight Partners, Seedcamp, DvH Ventures, and Tomahawk Ventures. The cash will support global expansion, with a focus […]
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Walgreens Agrees to $10B Sycamore Partners Acquisition

Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) has finalized a deal with private equity firm Sycamore Partners to take the company private after being in the stock market for nearly 100 years. Sycamore will pay $11.45 per share in cash for the Walgreens business, according to a company announcement. Shareholders can receive up to $3 more per share […]
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Valentine’s Day flower sales could shift to FTD, other brands in 2025

1-800-Flowers still leads in US, FTD is gaining share 1-800-Flowers is the largest flower service by sales headed into Valentine’s Day 2025, according to Earnest credit card data. However, the industry stalwart is likely to lose share this season if recent trends continue. Access chart in Dash. 1-800-Flowers commanded 37.0% of Valentine’s Day flower sales […]
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