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- Kroger reports a solid Q1 and raises guidance for 2022
- Walmart and Roku team up
- Target to have bigger “Target Deal Days”
- US Retail Sales slow down
- Amazon drone deliveries are coming!
- And more!
Microsoft and Meta join Google in using AI to help run their data centers
Data centers, which drive the apps, websites, and services that billions of people use every
eCommerce, Doorstep Delivery Stand to Gain from Pain at Pump
The pain at the pump will be what drives us more fully away from driving
The World’s 10 Most-Purchased FMCG Brands Last Year Were…
The average household buys 55 different FMCG brands a year. Coca-Cola was the “most-chosen” FMCG
Just How Bad Are Social Media Platforms’ Reputations? Really Bad.
TikTok, Meta and Twitter all rank in the bottom 10 of the 100 most visible
AMZN vs WMT Weekly: Let the Markdowns Begin
First came weak retail sales for the month of May that simply confirmed the changing
Kroger Reports First Quarter 2022 Results and Raises Full-Year Guidance
“Kroger achieved strong first quarter results as we successfully executed on our strategy of Leading with Fresh and Accelerating with Digital. We are incredibly proud of our associates who continue to put the customer at the center of everything we do.
Our team is doing an outstanding job managing costs in an inflationary environment, which is allowing us to continue to invest in our associates while providing our customers the freshest food at affordable prices when and where they need it. We are delivering everyday value through personalized experiences, trusted Our Brands products, data-driven promotions, and seamless e-commerce solutions.
Looking ahead, we are well positioned to continue delivering for our customers, investing in our associates, and driving sustainable returns for shareholders.”
Apple signs 10-year streaming deal with Major League Soccer
Apple has signed a deal with Major League Soccer (MLS) that will see the company
1 in 3 Consumers Earning $250K Live Paycheck to Paycheck
As rising inflation makes it increasingly difficult to pay bills and build savings, U.S. consumers
People Expect These Metaverse Applications to Impact Their Lives the Most
Positive feelings about engaging with extended reality are stronger in emerging than higher-income countries. The
Warehouse giant Prologis, a major Amazon landlord, to buy rival Duke Realty in $26 billion deal
Warehouse giant Prologis said Monday that it will acquire its smaller rival Duke Realty in an all-stock deal valued at about $26 billion, including debt, in a vote of confidence for the red-hot industrial real estate sector.