Operations & Supply Chain Walmart Increasing Return Shipping Rates for Third-Party Sellers Walmart is raising its return shipping rates for seller-fulfilled orders, citing “changing market conditions,” according to an update posted this month on the Walmart Marketplace website. While the retailer doesn’t make its return shipping rates public, the company told Talk Business it’s the first rate increase in two years. Walmart marketplace allows third-party sellers to […] TotalRetail April 4, 2024April 11, 2024 < 1 min read ReturnsWalmartDeliveryAmazonOperations & Supply ChainShoppersWhole FoodsDept. FreshExecutivesKohlsPartnershipsPredictions and ForecastsSustainabilityTechnology & InnovationBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Amazon’s Just Walk Out has Left the Building Amazon is removing its cashierless Just Walk Out (JWO) technology from its Amazon Fresh supermarkets and will not deploy the solution in new locations scheduled to open later this year, according to multiple media reports. The retailer will instead rely more heavily on its smart Amazon Dash Carts, which have been deployed at Fresh stores […] Retail TouchPoints April 3, 2024April 3, 2024 < 1 min read AmazonTechnology & InnovationBrick and MortarDept. FreshTech: CashierlessShoppersPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Social MediaWhole FoodsInternational - UKDept. Apparel 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Amazon removes ‘Just Walk Out’ tech from US Amazon Fresh stores Dash Carts, which also allow shoppers to avoid checkout, will roll out instead at those locations, while the older tech is limited to Amazon Go and some smaller U.K. stores. RetailDive April 3, 2024April 3, 2024 < 1 min read AmazonTechnology & InnovationBrick and MortarDept. FreshShoppers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Amazon Is Phasing Out Its ‘Just Walk Out’ Tech in Checkout-Less Stores Amazon is bidding farewell to its “Just Walk Out” technology in its its checkout-less grocery stores. This technology, which relied on cameras and sensors to monitor shoppers’ items, is being phased out. RetailWire April 3, 2024April 3, 2024 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationBrick and MortarAmazonShoppers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing FAST has made linear TV cool again; personalization will make it cooler In less than 20 years, streaming video has both transformed the TV landscape and created somewhat of a mirror image of what TV looked like before streaming arrived. Not only has advertising started to flourish as a means of monetization across platforms and services, live, scheduled programming continues to gain traction as content creators, media […] Nielsen April 3, 2024April 9, 2024 4 min read Data & InsightsStreamingMarketing: BroadcastPredictions and ForecastsBig DataInsight ProvidersMarketing: Digital MediaConsumersMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationTechnology & InnovationThick DataOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: Social MediaConsultingHealth & WellnessPricing & PromotionsAmazonPartnershipsAgencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Merchandising Amazon is Working to Reduce Overreliance on its Signature Brown Boxes Every year, the U.S. goes through enough cardboard boxes for shipping to pave a one-mile-wide road from New York City to Los Angeles three times, or build a mile-high cardboard wall around the entire continental U.S. Getting rid of overreliance on Amazon.com’s signature brown box is a key goal of the retail giant and its […] 0 Author Missing April 2, 2024April 2, 2024 2 min read PackagingAmazonConsumersSustainabilityVendorsPredictions and ForecastsDeliveryPartnershipsOperations & Supply ChainAI 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats Amazon to drop Just Walk Out at some grocery stores The e-commerce giant said it will replace the grab-and-go tech with its smart carts as it refreshes its Amazon Fresh stores in the U.S. Grocery Dive April 2, 2024April 2, 2024 < 1 min read Brick and MortarAmazonDept. FreshTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital How to Launch New Products on Amazon Are you looking to launch a new product on Amazon? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Many businesses and entrepreneurs are turning to Amazon as a platform for selling their products due to its massive reach and customer base. But with so many products already available on Amazon, how do you make yours stand out? How […] Retail Bound April 2, 2024April 2, 2024 3 min read AmazonShoppersMarketing: UGCTechnology & InnovationCompetitionMarketing: Social MediaSponsoredTargetESG and CSRStore LocationPricing & PromotionsMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationData & InsightsStrategy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Amazon is trying to get rid of its signature brown boxes. The retail shipping giant has a long way to go Amazon’s brown box contributes to a cardboard excess that could pave a road from New York to LA three times. The iconic delivery package have become a target. CNBC April 1, 2024April 1, 2024 < 1 min read AmazonDeliveryOperations & Supply ChainTarget 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem Why Retail Leaders are ‘Stuck Halfway Up the Ladder’ Brian Librach has held leadership positions at various retail brands, from Old Navy to Pacific Sunwear and Urban Outfitters. So needless to say, he’s faced his fair share of hardships and lessons learned. The one big thing he has found is that many retail leaders are “stuck halfway up the ladder.” This reality ultimately inspired […] Retail Remix Podcast April 1, 2024April 1, 2024 < 1 min read PodcastsMarketing: Social MediaCustomer ExperienceTrends: FinanceBNPLAssociatesAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital TechCrunch Minute: Amazon bets $4B on Anthropic’s success The current AI wave is a never-ending barrage of news items. To understand what I mean, ask yourself how long you spent considering the fact that Amazon put another $2.75 billion into Anthropic AI last week. Right? We’ve become inured to the capital influx that is now common in AI, even as the headline numbers […] TechCrunch April 1, 2024April 2, 2024 < 1 min read AmazonTechnology & InnovationAIResults & InvestmentPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer The Physical Retail, Digital Canvas Customer Shopping Experience DSI “If we can satisfy some real needs for the consumers and bring a thoughtful application of technology, analytics, and science to this new environment, then I think we will achieve this trifecta of wins — consumers will win, retailers and brands will win.” — Arsen Avakian, CEO and Founder of Cooler Screens The majority of […] Digital Shelf Institute April 1, 2024April 1, 2024 9 min read ConsumersTechnology & InnovationShoppersData & InsightsMerchandisingKrogerBrick and MortarMarketing: Retail MediaMarketing: In StoreCustomer ExperienceTech: IoTSustainabilityDept. PharmacyPodcastsDept. GroceryExecutivesMarketing: Social MediaDept. BeverageOmnichannelPredictions and ForecastsWalmartMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionAmazonOperations & Supply ChainAgencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Moonpig gets into the dating game with launch of new app-based MoonMatch love connection feature Moonpig is gearing up to launch a new feature on its mobile app (MoonMatch) which allows customers to swipe to find a love connection. The company says that it is, in the process, bringing back the lost art of writing love letters. So, how does it work? Once customers find a match, they’re each given the […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub April 1, 2024April 1, 2024 2 min read Data & InsightsTechnology & InnovationPartnershipsInternational - UKAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Clinique expands reach with launch of Amazon storefront Parent company Estée Lauder is leaning into the e-commerce giant’s platform, with more of its brands planning storefronts there in the coming months. RetailDive March 29, 2024March 29, 2024 < 1 min read AmazonStrategy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Amazon Secures Bally Sports RSN Streaming In a bid to bounce back from bankruptcy, Diamond Sports, parent company of Bally Sports RSNs, struck a deal in January that ropes in Amazon as a minority investor. RetailWire March 29, 2024March 29, 2024 < 1 min read StreamingAmazonMarketing: Digital MediaBankruptcy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces In Evolving Industry Landscape, Changes in Big-Box Retail Tell a Fascinating Story At a time when the commercial real estate landscape is evolving with unprecedented speed, changes in big-box retail are an important storyline. Appreciating how and why big-box concepts have thrived in a post-pandemic environment, and understanding the logic behind decision making with regard to everything from store layouts to merchandising, is an important first step […] 0 Author Missing March 29, 2024March 29, 2024 3 min read ConsumersBrick and MortarPredictions and ForecastsBOPISCOVID19Operations & Supply ChainWalmartStore LocationAmazonAssociatesMarketing: In StoreCostcoEconomyDept. NonfoodRestaurantsMerchandisingMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionSustainabilityInclusivityHoliday & EventsDept. Sporting goodsDept. HBCTargetTechnology & InnovationExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital It just got easier to sign up for the Amazon One palm recognition service for entry, identification, payments An Amazon One app has gone live, enabling customers to sign up for the service by taking a photo of their palm. Amazon One is a palm recognition service for entry, identification, and payment. Until now, people had to visit a physical location to hover their palm over a device to sign up for the […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub March 29, 2024March 29, 2024 2 min read AmazonTechnology & InnovationAIData & InsightsBrick and MortarShoppersWhole FoodsRegional GroceryStore LocationPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionHealth & Wellness 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Amazon says it removed over 7M fake goods in 2023 The e-commerce giant, which has long faced scrutiny over counterfeits, said it invested more than $1 billion into fighting fakes last year. RetailDive March 28, 2024March 28, 2024 < 1 min read Legal & CriminalAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights How AI and Automation Will Transform E-Commerce Operations Online retail and e-commerce providers are struggling to meet shopper expectations amidst ongoing inflation, higher costs and lingering supply chain woes. A new independent survey that queried nearly 2,000 global shoppers found that 88 percent of U.S. and 79 percent of U.K. shoppers said that online retailers delivered poor experiences at least once in the […] TotalRetail March 28, 2024April 10, 2024 4 min read AITechnology & InnovationShoppersOperations & Supply ChainData & InsightsPricing & PromotionsMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationConsumersCustomer ExperienceDeliveryMarketing: TradePredictions and ForecastsHoliday & EventsStrategyMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionOmnichannelDept. NonfoodReturnsAmazonTrends: TechESG and CSRGoogleMarketing: UGCOwned Brands (Private Label)Thick DataEconomy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Amazon Broadens Same-Day Pharmacy Delivery Service to New York City and Los Angeles Amazon is looking to make prescription delivery as seamless as possible for customers in New York City and Los Angeles by adding them to the list of cities where it provides same-day pharmacy deliveries. RetailWire March 28, 2024March 28, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. PharmacyDeliveryAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Ford falls, Amazon advances pharmacy pursuits and Disney board member speaks – our takes the news Club stocks Ford, Amazon and Disney were in the headlines Tuesday. Here’s our thoughts on what the news means for investors. CNBC March 27, 2024March 27, 2024 < 1 min read AmazonDept. Pharmacy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Devesh Mishra Appointed President of CoreAI at Keystone NEW YORK, NY — Keystone announced today the appointment of Devesh Mishra as President and Chief Product and Technology Officer of CoreAI, marking a significant step toward the company’s objective to lead in innovation in artificial intelligence. Mr. Mishra, whose illustrious career spans over two decades in the tech industry, brings a wealth of experience […] Bigtechnology March 27, 2024March 27, 2024 3 min read Technology & InnovationAIData & InsightsOperations & Supply ChainAmazonExecutivesEconomyPredictions and ForecastsStrategyQ CommerceConsumersCompetitionGovernmentPepsiCoPricing & PromotionsAssociatesMarketing: In StoreInternational - UKConsultingAgencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit Co-op rolls out member prices via its own online shop, matching UK retailer’s in-store offering Co-op reports that it is now offering the same member price benefits online for its member-owners as it does in-store. Member prices are across more than 300 key lines and everyday essentials, with branded and own-branded items including: Co-op 800g loaf (£0.76p); whole cucumber (£0.80p) ; six salad tomatoes (£0.85p); six medium free-range eggs (£1.40); […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub March 27, 2024March 27, 2024 2 min read Data & InsightsMarketing: In StoreInternational - UKDeliveryPredictions and ForecastsTrends: TechShoppersQ CommercePartnershipsBrick and MortarPricing & PromotionsPress ReleaseDept. GroceryMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionFood DeliveryDept. DairyUbereatsAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables Nike Pivots, Embraces Wholesale Once Again Amid faltering demand for shoes and clothing as well as slipping digital sales, Nike Inc. said last week that it will bank a lot more on the thing it has spent the past several years turning away from: other retailers. Executives discussed those plans on Nike’s earnings call, during which it announced that while fiscal […] TotalRetail March 25, 2024March 26, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. ApparelPartnershipsBrick and MortarResults & InvestmentExecutivesCompetitionStrategyStore LocationCOVID19ConsumersAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights What Brands Need To Know To Build a Healthy D2C Strategy DSI “Long term, definitely, you want to be able to get to that point of direct to consumer because of the wealth of data that you get … [and] that control as well … And you can see many brands out there are all testing the water, so you don’t want to be the last one […] Digital Shelf Institute March 25, 2024March 25, 2024 9 min read Data & InsightsMerchandisingStrategyHealth & WellnessOperations & Supply ChainConsumersShoppersPredictions and ForecastsExecutivesMarketing: Social MediaPodcastsAmazonCustomer ExperienceStore Location 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem Shoptalk 2024 Recap The CPG Guys are joined by Justin Honaman, Host of the ContentCast podcast and Head of Worldwide CPG & Retail Go-To-Market at Amazon Web Services as they recap the key themes discussed at the 2024 Shoptalk Conference which took place in Las Vegas Sept 17-20, 2024. Follow Justin Honaman on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinhonamanFollow The Contendercast […] The CPG Guys March 25, 2024March 25, 2024 < 1 min read PodcastsIndustry Conferences and EventsPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Social MediaAmazonTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Restaurants 7 reasons Food Hall concept Wonder May outlast many legacy Restaurant Chains Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® believes that the delivery-centric food hall startup Wonder, founded by entrepreneur Marc Lore that has now raised $1.5 billion to date and plans to expand to 90 locations by the end of next year just might outlast many current legacy restaurant chains. Why, Wonder […] Grocerant Guru March 23, 2024March 23, 2024 3 min read RestaurantsDept. GroceryData & InsightsDeliveryStore LocationShoppersWalmartPackagingTechnology & InnovationMarketing: In StoreConsumersCustomer ExperienceExecutivesPricing & PromotionsPepsiCoPartnershipsDept. BabyOperations & Supply ChainAssociatesMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionDept. FreshAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Even Late to the Paid Membership Party, Target Believes it’s ‘Starting from a Position of Strength’ Target’s announcement earlier this month that it was launching a paid membership plan almost felt like a foregone conclusion. Amazon’s Prime membership has been paying dividends for the company for decades, and after Walmart followed suit with Walmart+ in 2020, it was only a matter of time before Target entered the mix. With the addition […] Retail TouchPoints March 22, 2024March 22, 2024 5 min read ConsumersTargetPartnershipsDeliveryMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionIndustry Conferences and EventsWalmartWalgreensShoppersAmazonStreamingDept. FreshExecutivesPredictions and ForecastsPricing & PromotionsTechnology & InnovationMergersMarketing: Social MediaBrick and MortarDept. HBCResults & InvestmentOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: BroadcastHealth & WellnessMarketing: Digital MediaData & InsightsHome DepotMarketing: TradeMarketing: BrandLowesDept. Fresh PreparedMarketing: In StoreDept. FuelBig LotsDept. DeliConsultingAcquisition 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Meta’s payment plays may pay off this year: report A partnership between tech giants Meta and Amazon “could represent the tipping point of transforming social media into a transaction platform,” Mizuho Securities analysts said in a report this week. RetailDive March 21, 2024March 21, 2024 < 1 min read Meta (Facebook)Technology & InnovationPartnershipsMarketing: Social MediaESG and CSRBigTechAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Gen AI, Product Discovery and the Era of ‘AI Everywhere at Once’ in Retail Expectations for easy, seamless experiences — driven in part by the high bar set by Netflix, Spotify, and TikTok — have spilled over into other facets of consumers’ lives, including shopping. These global brands, and many B2C and B2B commerce brands, employ artificial intelligence to drive their customer experiences. However, AI isn’t a single science. […] Andrea Polonioli March 20, 2024March 21, 2024 3 min read AITechnology & InnovationShoppersConsumersAmazonData & InsightsPredictions and ForecastsChatGPTGoogleConsultingMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationStreamingStrategyResults & InvestmentCustomer ExperienceMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: BroadcastTikTokDept. Nonfood 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit Department: Nonfood Partnerships & Alt Profit Dick’s Sporting Goods, SidelineSwap expand resale partnership The companies will hold over 300 used sports gear trade-in events at select Dick’s locations throughout the year. Written by RetailDive April 17, 2024April 17, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables Corporate Strategy Adidas raises guidance for the year as Yeezy leftovers keep on giving But the sneaker giant is building momentum beyond the now-discontinued sub-brand, and CEO Bjørn Gulden’s turnaround seems to be taking hold. Written by RetailDive April 17, 2024April 17, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Trends & External Forces 3 Ways Retailers Can Thrive in a Cookieless Era Retailers’ ability to identify and understand their customers plays a key role in their success. However, the onset of third-party cookie deprecation from Google, which officially began in January 2024, directly impacts how retailers can connect with their customers. Retailers must pivot to new targeting methods to continue reaching the right audiences, keep customers brand-loyal, […] Written by TotalRetail April 17, 2024April 17, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Retail industry reacts to March inflation dip The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rose by 3.2% in the 12 months to March 2024, down from 3.4% in February. Core Inflation came in at 4.2% in the 12 months to March 2024, down from 4.5% in February while food inflation fell one percentage point… This story continues at Retail industry reacts to March inflation […] Written by Talking Retail April 17, 2024April 17, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Operations & Supply Chain Walmart brings autonomous forklifts to 4 distribution centers The Fox Robotics technology is being deployed in Florida, Texas, New York and Alabama after a 16-month pilot. Written by Grocery Dive April 17, 2024April 17, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked