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Daily QuickWit (6.30) – Top Stories of the day

Delivery. Delivery. Delivery. 

Over the past year and change, it’s pretty easy to say we have all gotten very comfortable having anything and everything delivered right to our doorstep. It has now become expected for any purchase you make…wait, what do you mean shipping isn’t free? 

It’s been a close to impossible problem to solve for many companies, which is why you are seeing a constant evolution in how they get you your stuff. If you aren’t innovating you aren’t trying, or something like that. 

The DailyWit (evening edition) centers on that topic, as new concepts keep popping up.


Logistics of that last mile of delivery continue to be a challenge, here is a great article highlighting how some are finding solutions.

Retailers face the challenge of last-mile delivery as online shopping grows

Door Dash announces yet another partnership! At this point, we think they are living the “innovate or die” mantra. They know some of their partnerships could be fleeting, so the more they can diversify the better their long term prospects.

DoorDash strikes deal with Beyond Meat to sell grilling kits for July 4th

With more shoppers looking for the convenience of a store, but also want that unique experience, we are seeing more experiential retailers on the upswing. Here is a cool concept of a “pop up” Grocer that is seeing tremendous success.

Pop Up Grocer offers a stage for food startups

Now, what if you didn’t even have to travel to the store? A mobile small format has popped up in LA – giving shoppers the opportunity to “hail” the store as it moves across town.

Robomart hits the road with store-hailing service

And unrelated to last mile, but still kind of a big deal. Retailers are already prepping for what could be an unprecedented Halloween, as kids (and adults) everywhere are going to go all out this fall. 

Retailers set to to increase confectionery offering for Halloween 2021

Sounds like Halloween is going to be a big one, wonder what those next couple of big holidays are going to look like…

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