Acquisition

Articles on acquisitions in the retail industry.

  1. Data & Insights

From Points to Precision: Why AI-Powered Loyalty Is Rewiring the Grocerant Economy in 2026

  The loyalty landscape in foodservice and convenience retail is undergoing a structural reset—and the data is no longer subtle. According to the 2026 Paytronix Loyalty Report, operators that once relied on static, points-based systems are now pivoting toward AI-driven personalization fueled by first-party data. The result? A measurable lift in visit frequency, ticket size, […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

Stitch Fix CEO Matt Baer, Nike’s Identify Crisis, Grocery’s Looming Collapse of the Middle, and Pets.Com: The Sequel

This week on The Remarkable Retail Podcast, Steve Dennis and Michael LeBlanc break down the forces reshaping retail before sitting down live at Shoptalk in Las Vegas with Matt Baer, CEO of Stitch Fix. The episode opens with a wide-ranging look at the macro pressures bearing down on the industry—geopolitical conflict, rising tariffs, and supply […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

Grocers’ Biggest Strategic Misfire: Chasing Shelf Rent While Consumers Chase Dinner Tonight

  The data is not ambiguous—it is directional and disruptive. According to FMI – The Food Industry Association, the percentage of consumers replacing restaurant meals with deli-prepared foods jumped from 12% in 2017 to 28% in 2025. At the same time, 53% of consumers are assembling hybrid meals, blending prepared foods with items already at […]
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  1. Data & Insights

Intuit Mailchimp’s Sarah Logan: retailers need clarity, not more campaigns, to drive profitable growth

By Sarah Logan, Head of Agency Partnerships, EMEA, Intuit Mailchimp Despite having more ways of reaching consumers than ever before, retail marketers are finding it harder to convert customers. However, it’s not due to the lack of campaigns, but the lack of clarity: With so many touchpoints at play, it’s difficult to clearly see which […]
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  1. Merchandising

Why Retail Is Not Just Another Sales Channel (And Why Brands Fail When They Treat It That Way)

For years, commerce has been dominated by digital-first thinking. The rise of direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands promised higher margins, owned customer data, and complete control over brand storytelling. But today, that narrative is shifting. Customer acquisition costs are rising, online competition is intensifying, and many digital-native brands are hitting a growth ceiling. As a result, brick-and-mortar […]
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  1. Data & Insights

Marketing Contracts Under Economic Pressure Despite Growing Value and AI Gains

Share Post Share Email Results from the 35th edition of The CMO Survey paint a challenging portrait of opportunity and challenges for marketing leaders. These findings arrive at a moment of notable economic stress, and the results reflect it — not just in the macroeconomic data, but in the patterns of behavior, investment, and strategic […]
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  1. Channel: Ecommerce & Digital

Inside Amazon’s Plans For “A New Kind Of Supercenter”

Business Insider reports that “Amazon is moving deeper into Walmart’s territory with a new kind of supercenter. Internal documents show how that strategy is taking shape. “The e-commerce giant is planning to build a number of large-format stores that combine a Walmart-style supercenter with a robotics-powered warehouse, including previously unreported locations, according to internal documents […]
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  1. Data & Insights

Merchandising a Marketplace: The Magician Behind Etsy’s Curatorial Magic

With more than 120 million listings and millions of active sellers, Etsy operates one of the most unique marketplaces in retail. But surfacing the right products for the right buyers requires more than algorithms alone. In this episode of Retail Remix, host Nicole Silberstein speaks with Mary Andrews, Head of Global Merchandising at Etsy, about […]
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  1. Data & Insights

Who’s Winning in AI Video? Synthesia vs HeyGen vs Runway (2026 Data)

By Jenny Liu, Director of Product @Yipitdata New YipitData analysis of 900+ mid-market companies shows HeyGen surging in adoption, Synthesia leading in spend, and Runway dominating AI video generation. See the latest trends. Who’s gaining traction, how is monetization evolving, and where are competitive dynamics starting to take shape in the AI video market? In […]
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  1. Retail Ecosystem

Commerce Riff with Sri & PVSB – March 24, 2026

Each week, the CPG Guys will riff on the hottest topics in the world of omnichannel commerce.  This week’s topics: GLP-1 McCormick to acquire Unilever Food Brands Last Mile Delivery General Mills woes CPG Guys Website: http://CPGguys.comFMCG Guys Website: http://FMCGguys.comSheCOMMERCE Website: https://shecommercepodcast.com/Rhea Raj’s Website: http://rhearaj.comLara Raj in Katseye: https://www.katseye.world/ DISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast […]
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  1. Data & Insights

Scaling With Soul: Beyond Yoga’s Playbook for Authentic Growth

In the crowded activewear market, Beyond Yoga has built its brand around something deeper than product: comfort, body inclusivity and the belief that wellness should feel good — not unattainable. In this episode of Retail Remix, Nicole Silberstein speaks with Katie Babineau, CMO of Beyond Yoga, about how the brand has scaled its presence while […]
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  1. Department & Category

Amazon’s Grocery Gambit: Tech, Fresh Food, and the Cost of Ignoring the Consumer

Amazon’s two-decade quest to dominate grocery has become one of the most expensive and publicly scrutinized case studies in modern food retail. The pattern is unmistakable: every time Amazon tries to drag grocery into its comfort zone—automation, algorithmic efficiency, and frictionless checkout—it stumbles. Every time it leans into what consumers actually want—fresh food, prepared meals, […]
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  1. Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers

Breaking the Exclusivity Wall: The Data Behind Rare Beauty’s Record-Setting Ulta Launch

Download our latest report for a data driven look at Rare Beauty’s expansion into Ulta and the resulting shifts in makeup category dynamics, shopper behavior, and brand competition. Rare debuted among the top makeup brands shortly after arriving at Ulta, quickly establishing a presence across key categories such as blush. At the same time, the […]
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  1. Trends & External Forces

Is On’s muted guidance the sign of a ‘dwindling’ brand?

​[[“value”:” This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Activewear brand On crossed a new threshold in 2025, with annual net sales surpassing 3 billion Swiss francs ($3.8 billion) for the first time. The retailer saw net sales growth of 30% for the year and reported gross margins of 62.8%, up […]
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  1. Data & Insights

Gordon Brothers Acquires Chinese Laundry IP, Licenses Footwear Group to Expand Brand in U.S.

Asset management firm Gordon Brothers has acquired the intellectual property of the Chinese Laundry footwear brands from Cels Brands, a family-owned business established in 1971. Gordon Brothers, known for its roles helping retailers deal with bankruptcies and store closures, has been moving into brand management and has licensed SCL Footwear Group, which specializes in mass […]
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Walmart to Expand Digital Shelf Labels Chainwide

Walmart will deploy digital shelf labels (DSLs) chainwide this year, doubling the approximately 2,300 U.S. locations currently using the technology (Walmart U.S. operates more than 4,600 stores). With more than 120,000 items in a typical Walmart store, managing price changes manually requires significant associate hours. Additionally, these DSLs are equipped with LED lights that make […]
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