Technology & Innovation Boom Times For ChatGPT ChatGPT vs. the competition. Source: SimilarWeb ChatGPT is booming. After months of stagnant usage in early 2024, the chatbot hit an inflection point and is now far outpacing its competition, according to new data from analytics firm Similarweb. OpenAI’s flagship bot hit 3.8 billion visits on desktop and mobile web in January 2025, more than […] Bigtechnology February 7, 2025February 7, 2025 5 min read AITechnology & InnovationChatGPTData & InsightsBigTechAmazonPodcastsCompetitionMarketing: Social MediaLegal & CriminalAssociatesGoogleHoliday & EventsStreamingMarketing: BroadcastExecutivesGovernmentData VisualizationMarketing: VoiceAcquisitionStrategyResults & InvestmentFlagship StoresOperations & Supply ChainCoca ColaSponsoredStore LocationTech: RoboticsAutonomous VehiclesDelivery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights [Report] 4Q24 Pictures for PMs Introducing Pictures for PMs: 4Q24 Key Themes Visualized Created for those looking to quickly understand the most important themes in 4Q24 across the global consumer and technology landscape, “Pictures for PMs” takes a step beyond the data to present a clear view of the bigger picture. In this comprehensive deck, featuring 75+ slides packed with […] 0 Author Missing January 29, 2025January 29, 2025 < 1 min read Data & InsightsPredictions and ForecastsConsumersTrends: TechTikTokTechnology & InnovationMarketing: Social MediaHoliday & EventsAutonomous Vehicles 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights 4Q24 Pictures for PMs Webcast Introducing Pictures for PMs: 4Q24 Key Themes Visualized Date: Tuesday, February 4th, 2025 Time: 12:00 PM ET Created for those looking to quickly understand the most important themes in 4Q24 across the global consumer and technology landscape, “Pictures for PMs” takes a step beyond the data to present a clear view of the bigger picture. […] 0 Author Missing January 28, 2025January 28, 2025 2 min read Data & InsightsTechnology & InnovationConsumersTrends: TechPredictions and ForecastsTikTokMarketing: Social MediaHoliday & EventsAutonomous Vehicles 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Seven Predictions for Tech in 2025 This past year in tech could be strangely described as a year of calm, sustained progress. After a wild 2023 that featured OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s ousting and return, NVIDIA’s ascent, and FTX’s downfall, the story of 2024 was much steadier. This year, AI models and applications advanced meaningfully, adding deeper memories, longer context windows, […] Bigtechnology December 20, 2024January 29, 2025 5 min read Technology & InnovationAIPredictions and ForecastsBigTechData & InsightsAmazonMarketing: Social MediaTikTokChatGPTESG and CSRResults & InvestmentAutonomous VehiclesMeta (Facebook)ExecutivesGovernmentReturnsTrends: TechBrick and MortarConsumersGooglePartnershipsStrategySustainabilityCostco 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation “Sometimes I Forget I’m Paralyzed.” How Neuralink’s First Patient Found Freedom by Connecting His Brain to a Computer. Noland Arbaugh and his mother Mia The desert daylight was fading when Noland Arbaugh DM’d me to drive over to his Yuma, Arizona home. The 30-year-old quadriplegic cannot operate a phone by hand, can’t type on a laptop, and wasn’t able to fully operate a computer a year ago. But using just the thoughts in […] Bigtechnology December 18, 2024December 18, 2024 7 min read Technology & InnovationAIData & InsightsMarketing: Social MediaAssociatesTech: RoboticsGovernmentDept. GroceryUnileverAutonomous VehiclesChatGPTESG and CSReditMarketing: TradePricing & PromotionsDept. Fresh 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Your Guide to Making the Most of CES 2025 The Consumer Electronics Show, better known as CES, is the ultimate playground for technology enthusiasts, product manufacturers, and innovators. CES 2025 promises to be the most exciting iteration yet, offering a front-row seat to the tech revolution. From groundbreaking gadgets to industry-shaping innovations, CES is where the future comes to life. If you’re attending this […] Retail Bound December 10, 2024December 10, 2024 5 min read Technology & InnovationIndustry Conferences and EventsAIPredictions and ForecastsConsumersHealth & WellnessDept. NonfoodSustainabilityDept. Consumer ElectronicsMetaverseTrends: ConsumerGamingMarketing: In StoreStrategyStreamingPricing & PromotionsESG and CSRData & InsightsTech: AR and VRTrends: TechPartnershipsInternational - North AmericaMarketing: Digital MediaMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationAutonomous VehiclesMarketing: Social Media 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Google’s Waymo To Expand to Miami as Attacks on Robotaxis Persist Waymo is making a big move into Miami. RetailWire December 8, 2024December 8, 2024 < 1 min read Autonomous VehiclesGoogle 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation GM’s Self-Driving Car Company Cruise Admits To Submitting False Report Cruise must pay a fine of $500,000 for failing to properly report an accident. RetailWire November 15, 2024November 15, 2024 < 1 min read Autonomous Vehicles 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Hyundai and Waymo Begin Partnership Hyundai Motor Company and Waymo announced a strategic partnership on focused on enhancing autonomous driving experiences. RetailWire October 6, 2024October 6, 2024 < 1 min read PartnershipsAutonomous VehiclesTrends: Tech 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Meta’s Quiet Election Four years ago, ahead of the 2020 U.S. presidential election, Meta was in a different place. Its name was Facebook. Its CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, was donating hundreds of millions of dollars to election integrity efforts. Its outsized role in the 2016 U.S. presidential loomed ahead of another moment in the spotlight. And within months, it […] Bigtechnology October 4, 2024January 29, 2025 4 min read Technology & InnovationAIGovernmentMeta (Facebook)Marketing: Social MediaData & InsightsAmazonESG and CSRPodcastsBigTechExecutivesChatGPTTech: AR and VRMarketing: BroadcastMetaverseAutonomous VehiclesStreamingStrategyDept. FreshWeatherColgate-PalmoliveConsumersDept. NonfoodPredictions and ForecastsStore LocationTikTok 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Kroger: Stuck in the Middle and Facing a Bleak Future Kroger, one of the largest retail giants globally, finds itself in a precarious position. Whether or not the proposed merger with Albertsons comes to fruition, the future appears uncertain for several reasons, according to Steven Johnson, the Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA-based Foodservice Solutions®. Here are ten key factors contributing to this outlook: 1. […] Grocerant Guru June 28, 2024June 28, 2024 4 min read KrogerShoppersDept. GroceryData & InsightsPredictions and ForecastsCustomer ExperienceDept. FreshStrategyDept. PerimeterTechnology & InnovationOperations & Supply ChainTrends: RetailConsumersMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationDept. Natural / OrganicRegional GroceryPepsiCoMergersMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionBrick and MortarMarketing: BrandAmazonHealth & WellnessWalmartDeliveryAutonomous VehiclesAlbertsons / Safeway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Green logistics: how taxi firms can reduce their carbon footprint Sustainability is no longer a niche concern – it’s a central priority for many businesses, especially in the taxi sector. With increasing awareness and regulatory pressures, leaders in the taxi industry are seeking ways to reduce their carbon footprint. Here are some practical strategies to implement green logistics and promote sustainability in taxi operations. Embrace […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub June 11, 2024June 11, 2024 3 min read SustainabilityDept. FuelOperations & Supply ChainESG and CSRData & InsightsPartnershipsGovernmentTechnology & InnovationShoppersMarketing: Social MediaAutonomous VehiclesPredictions and ForecastsDept. NonfoodTrends: TechEconomyConsumersDept. FreshMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionInternational - UKDept. PerimeterDeliveryMarketing: TradePricing & PromotionsResults & InvestmentStore LocationStrategyTargetTwitter 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Federal Probe Launched Into Waymo and Zoox Over Erratic Behavior in Self-Driving Cars The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is probing two self-driving vehicle companies after incidents where their cars acted unpredictably, breaching traffic safety rules or getting into accidents. RetailWire May 15, 2024May 15, 2024 < 1 min read Autonomous VehiclesStore Location 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Including Wonder, mmERCH, and Pandion: ten retail technology funding rounds you need to know about RTIH rounds up ten retail systems ventures who have recently secured significant investments in their businesses, including blockchain enabled Web3 fashion startups, customer journey management platforms, and computer vision and AI powered warehouse inventory monitoring solutions. 1. TheyDo Customer journey management platform, TheyDo, has secured an additional $34 million in a Series A+ funding round. […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 7 min read Technology & InnovationAIPartnershipsResults & InvestmentData & InsightsOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: Social MediaRestaurantsPredictions and ForecastsShoppersTwitterSustainabilityStart UpsDept. ApparelInternationalStore LocationDeliveryTech: RoboticsDept. GroceryAssociatesMarketing: In StoreDept. NonfoodExecutivesblockchainAmazonDept. FuelStrategyFood DeliveryCustomer ExperienceInclusivityCryptoGoogleMarketing: Retail MediaMeta (Facebook)UnileverEconomyAutonomous VehiclesConsumersPricing & PromotionsPress ReleaseWalmart 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Uber Eats Debuts Autonomous Food Deliveries in Phoenix Market Uber Eats has expanded its partnership with Waymo — the autonomous vehicle division of Google parent company Alphabet — adding driverless food deliveries in the Phoenix-area cities of Tempe, Mesa and Chandler, Ariz. The companies are working with a select group of merchants that include local favorites like Princess Pita, Filiberto’s and BoSa Donuts. Customers […] Retail TouchPoints April 5, 2024April 5, 2024 < 1 min read Trends: TechUbereatsAutonomous VehiclesTechnology & InnovationDeliveryDept. GroceryTech: RoboticsFood DeliveryShoppersWalmartDoorDashPartnershipsMarketing: Social MediaPredictions and ForecastsConsumersGoogle 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Driverless Robotaxis Roll Out in Los Angeles In Hollywood, if you spot a car cruising without a driver, don’t panic. About 50 driverless robotaxis hit the streets of Los Angeles this Thursday. RetailWire March 16, 2024March 16, 2024 < 1 min read Autonomous Vehicles 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Inside the Crisis at Google It’s not like artificial intelligence caught Sundar Pichai off guard. I remember sitting in the audience in January 2018 when the Google CEO said it was as profound as electricity and fire. His proclamation stunned the San Francisco audience that day, so bullish it still seems a bit absurd, and it underscores how bizarre it […] Bigtechnology March 2, 2024March 2, 2024 5 min read Technology & InnovationAIGoogleBigTechData & InsightsPredictions and ForecastsAmazonPodcastsMarketing: Social MediaExecutivesChatGPTAssociatesLegal & CriminalMarketing: BroadcastMarketing: VoiceStore LocationStreamingAutonomous VehiclesESG and CSRVendorsGovernmentInclusivityInsight ProvidersStrategy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Drug Your Views: The Complacency Malady Different reactions to my criticisms of CVS. First, the one that took me to task: KC, shame on you! You have “one” customer who has raged, “outrage” with a CVS experience. Hello! There are about 10,000 CVS locations in the US, and you site one disgruntled customer. You, if ANYONE, should know that one customer […] MorningNewsBeat February 22, 2024February 22, 2024 4 min read CVSShoppersCustomer ExperienceDept. PharmacyAhold DelhaizeAssociatesAutonomous VehiclesBOPISAcquisitionVendorsPartnershipsPredictions and ForecastsTrends: Tech 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Restaurants So, Gen Z and Millennials Relate Well to Popeyes Popeyes Chicken, the classic fast-food chain that has been serving spicy, New Orleans style chicken since 1972, has recently experienced a surge of popularity among younger generations. Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® believes that customer focused relevant messaging including a Super Bowl ad will drive continued engagement. So, […] Grocerant Guru February 11, 2024February 11, 2024 4 min read RestaurantsData & InsightsMarketing: Social MediaDept. GroceryConsumersDept. Fresh PreparedTwitterESG and CSRShoppersHoliday & EventsConsultingMeta (Facebook)Predictions and ForecastsTechnology & InnovationPartnershipsDept. DairyMarketing: UGCAutonomous Vehicles 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Emerging Technologies in Last-Mile Delivery The explosive growth in e-commerce that flowed from the COVID-19 pandemic has made last-mile delivery more important than ever in the retail industry. Companies that meet consumer expectations when it comes to last-mile delivery will be well-positioned to thrive. Meeting those expectations, however, is easier said than done, as consumers want delivery to be fast, […] Ray Rosel February 7, 2024February 13, 2024 3 min read Technology & InnovationDeliveryConsumersAISustainabilityAutonomous VehiclesTrends: TechStore LocationData & InsightsWeatherCOVID19Dept. NonfoodShoppersFood DeliveryConsultingDept. GroceryLegal & CriminalMarketing: In StoreMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: Social MediaOperations & Supply ChainPartnershipsUnileverDept. Fuel 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Looking a Customer Ahead Restaurants Should Utilize Robotic Food Delivery The restaurant industry is facing many challenges in the post-pandemic world, such as labor shortages, rising costs, and changing customer preferences. To survive and thrive in this competitive market, restaurants need to adopt innovative solutions that can enhance their efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction. One of these solutions is robotic food delivery, which is […] Grocerant Guru February 5, 2024February 5, 2024 4 min read Technology & InnovationTech: RoboticsFood DeliveryDept. GroceryShoppersRestaurantsDeliveryAITrends: TechData & InsightsBrick and MortarAssociatesOperations & Supply ChainStore LocationPackagingPartnershipsConsumersCustomer ExperienceExecutivesTech: CashierlessMarketing: BrandHealth & WellnessMarketing: UGCPredictions and ForecastsPepsiCoResults & InvestmentAmazonDept. FreshMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionSustainabilityDoorDashAutonomous VehiclesCOVID19Dept. FrozenDept. FuelUnilever 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Kraft Heinz Building KraftGPT Generative AI Assistant As It Moves Toward ‘Self-Driving’ Supply Chain Kraft Heinz is building an internal generative AI app, known as KraftGPT, for employees to obtain quick insights into such things as product sales. Consumer Goods Technology January 16, 2024January 16, 2024 < 1 min read KraftHeinzTechnology & InnovationAIOperations & Supply ChainAutonomous VehiclesData & InsightsAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation How AI is Being Utilized in the Last-Mile Logistics Space Last-mile logistics is a complex and complicated facet of the business world that requires orchestrating many moving parts, meeting tight deadlines and addressing the needs of multiple stakeholders. In addition, several external factors — from weather to traffic to a lack of available parking — can disrupt the process. To enhance efficiency and increase productivity, […] Retail TouchPoints December 19, 2023December 19, 2023 3 min read Technology & InnovationAIDeliveryOperations & Supply ChainDept. NonfoodData & InsightsTrends: TechShoppersAutonomous VehiclesWeatherStore LocationMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: In StoreBOPISConsumersSustainabilityUnileverCOVID19Dept. GroceryTech: RoboticsExecutivesMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationDept. FuelResults & Investment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Two Views Of Self-Checkout There were two stories over the weekend about self-checkout that are worth referencing. • First Wall Street Journal reporter Ben Cohen has a piece about the self-checkout system at clothing retailer Uniqlo. Here’s how he framed the piece: Every so often a technological breakthrough comes along that makes you feel like you’ve teleported to the […] MorningNewsBeat December 18, 2023December 18, 2023 4 min read Tech: CashierlessShoppersBrick and MortarAssociatesTechnology & InnovationDept. ApparelWegmansStore LocationRegional GrocerySustainabilityMerchandisingPredictions and ForecastsInternational - North AmericaTargetUnileverWalmartLegal & CriminalAmazonAutonomous VehiclesInternational - UKMarketing: BroadcastHoliday & EventsFlagship StoresChatGPTCOVID19Dept. GroceryEconomyExecutivesAI 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation An AI Masterclass on Big Technology Podcast I entered this summer with some major unanswered questions about AI. I wanted to know where AI research labs would aim next, how Big Tech incumbents would respond, and what types of AI startups would break through. So I asked some of the world’s leading AI experts. In there consecutive weeks, while this newsletter took […] Bigtechnology September 8, 2023September 11, 2023 4 min read Technology & InnovationAIPodcastsBigTechData & InsightsAmazonMarketing: BroadcastStreamingGoogleMarketing: Social MediaPredictions and ForecastsChatGPTAutonomous VehiclesExecutivesConsultingEconomyTwitterGovernmentMeta (Facebook)TikTokTrends: Tech 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category European Uber rival Bolt will deliver food to your door via self-driving robots [[“value”:”Ride-hailing firm Bolt will start offering food delivery via a fleet of robots supplied by U.S. robotics firm Starship Technologies.”]] CNBC June 21, 2023June 21, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. GroceryAutonomous VehiclesFood DeliveryTech: RoboticsDelivery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit Kroger lands deal for self-driving truck deliveries Get ready because the empty truck cabs in motion are coming. Gatik, which is involved in autonomous middle-mile logistics, has announced a multi-year commercial collaboration to transport customer orders within Kroger’s Dallas distribution network. The operations will launch in a few weeks. Under the collaboration, Gatik’s medium-duty autonomous box trucks will transport fresh, customer-favorite products from […] Supermarket News March 17, 2023March 17, 2023 2 min read KrogerAutonomous VehiclesShoppersPartnerships 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Loblaw has middle- and last-mile delivery covered Driverless fulfillment service launches with Gatik, DoorDash same-day delivery rolls out to over 1,100 stores Supermarket News October 6, 2022October 6, 2022 < 1 min read DeliveryFood DeliveryDoorDashBrick and MortarAutonomous Vehicles 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation In leaked memo, Aurora CEO weighs spinouts, layoffs and acquisitions against sale to big tech The chief executive of autonomous vehicle developer Aurora Innovation presented a swath of cost-cutting and cash-generating options to its board, ranging from a hiring freeze and spinning out assets to a small capital raise, going private and even selling itself to high-profile tech companies Apple and Microsoft. The ideas, all aimed at shoring up its […] TechCrunch September 2, 2022September 2, 2022 4 min read Technology & InnovationAcquisitionAssociatesResults & InvestmentPartnershipsExecutivesMergersAutonomous VehiclesBigTechData & InsightsDept. NonfoodStrategyHealth & WellnessPhilanthropyTrends: TechTargetDeliveryDept. FreshGoogleGovernmentMarketing: Social MediaOperations & Supply ChainPricing & PromotionsPredictions and ForecastsDept. Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital The next big market opportunity for micromobility is commercial, not consumer Drones, sidewalk robots and autonomous vehicles are being touted as some of the next big movers in the last-mile delivery space, but what of the humble bicycle? Global logistics and delivery companies like UPS, FedEx and Amazon have all begun trialing some form of electric bike or cargo bike for delivery. At the same time, […] TechCrunch August 31, 2022August 31, 2022 2 min read DeliveryConsumersTrends: TechTechnology & InnovationAutonomous VehiclesPredictions and ForecastsPartnershipsOperations & Supply ChainCOVID19Marketing: In StoreAssociatesStore LocationSustainabilityTech: RoboticsExecutivesAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Partnerships & Alt Profit Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer 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 […] Written by Earnest Research February 11, 2025February 11, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events Holiday & Events Shoppers believe best holiday deals are after holidays A good number of consumers, over 77%, believe there are better deals available after the holidays, and nearly 51% plan to take advantage by making a large purchase in late December and January. Those are top findings from a Holiday Green survey, from CouponCabin, regarding consumer habits in the post-holiday time frame. When it comes to post-holiday […] Written by Retail Customer Experience January 17, 2025January 17, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Data & Insights Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces 2025 Outlook: A Snapshot into Ad Spend, Opportunities, and Strategies for Growth IAB’s 2025 Outlook: A Snapshot into Ad Spend, Opportunities, and Strategies for Growth offering an early glimpse into ad spending trends for the coming year. The report is a must-read to gain and understanding of brand and agency buyers’ growth strategies and the challenges they foresee. The report covers: 2025 projections for the market overall […] Written by IAB January 16, 2025January 17, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Uncategorized A major shift in North American grocery retail Spending is migrating away from traditional supermarkets and hypermarkets to channels that better align with busy lifestyles. The post A major shift in North American grocery retail appeared first on Retail Insight Network. Written by Retail Insights Network January 14, 2025January 14, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Technology & Innovation AI at the retail edge: What’s possible now There’s been a lot of talk lately about artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI (GenAI) and how these technologies are going to revolutionize retail. But the retail revolution can’t be accomplished with sweeping generalizations about putting more technology into stores. Successful retail outcomes are built using technology to solve specific challenges, expanding on wins and […] Written by RetailDive January 13, 2025January 13, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked