Dept. Consumer Electronics

  1. Shopper & Customer
Have a new product that you’re getting ready to launch? You can’t just put it on a store shelf or make it available and hope people find it – you’ve got to promote it if you want a shot at it being successful. And while conventional marketing like print, online, television and radio advertising still […]
  1. Technology & Innovation
The journey from a simple sketch on paper to a tangible, state-of-the-art device combines creativity, precision, and technological expertise. But how is it accomplished? Selling a product to retail involves numerous steps, spanning from idea conception and production to placing it on store shelves. Depending on factors like product complexity, manufacturing timelines, distribution logistics, and […]
  1. Department: HBC
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Wal­mart entered 2024 moving simultaneously on several fronts to advance its transformation into a new kind of retailer — indeed, a new kind of business enterprise. At the same time, the company is re-emphasizing the importance of its retail roots with plans to resume opening stores in the United States. At a […]
  1. Retail Ecosystem
Joining us for a deep dive on creating remarkable brand stories and driving powerful customer engagement are two industry veterans who will also be gracing the stage at next month’s Shoptalk event in Las Vegas. Christiane Pendarvis, co-CEO of Pattern Beauty, Tracee Ellis Ross’s hair care brand, and Andrea Moore, Chief Digital Officer of NEST […]
  1. Technology & Innovation
The continuing goal of “The Innovation Conversation” is to explore some facet of the fast-changing, technology-driven retail landscape and how it affects businesses and consumers. It is, we think, fertile territory … and one that Tom Furphy – a former Amazon executive who led the team that developed Amazon Fresh, and currently CEO and Managing […]
  1. Corporate Strategy
Either before or after you’ve watched The Innovation Conversation, above, this is a must-see – Walmart CEO Doug McMillon’s keynote presentation to the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), in which he sketched out an expansive and ambitious vision that sets the bar high for every other retailer. Note:  McMillon begins speaking at the 8:35 point. […]
  1. Trends & External Forces
Best Buy Canada has partnered with Bell Canada to operate 165 stores in malls and smaller and mid-sized communities across the country. The stores, which had been branded as The Source, a wholly owned subsidiary of Bell, will be renamed Best Buy Express and offer both Best Buy consumer electronics and telecom services from Bell. […]
  1. Media & Marketing
Attending a tradeshow can be an exciting and rewarding experience. It gives you the opportunity to network, learn about new products, and potentially grow your business. However, with large events like the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), The Inspired Home Show, and the National Hardware Show, it can also be overwhelming and exhausting. To help make […]
  1. Channel: Ecommerce & Digital
The Associated Press decided to look around to see what products were getting panned at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, and it ended up that Amazon and Instacart were among the companies mentioned. •  The AP points to one of the criticisms was of Amazon’s partnership with BMW, which will put the […]
  1. Data & Insights
​[[“value”:”Walmart has revealed new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tools at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) being held in Las Vegas, US. The post Walmart reveals new AI-powered tools at CES conference in Las Vegas appeared first on Retail Insight Network. “]] 
  1. Technology & Innovation
RTIH Editor, Scott Thompson, brings you his top ‘future of retail’ systems launches and deployments from the past week, including Amazon, Pinterest, Aldi, Walmart, HMV, New Look, TrusTrace, One Water, Polytag, BERSHKA, and 3DLOOK. Amazon Amazon has opened a Second Chance Store in London, giving festive shoppers the chance to buy quality returned products in-person, […]
  1. Technology & Innovation
Do you like numbers? Do you like retail systems news? Then this is the article for you. Including TrusTrace, New Look, Square, Fossil Group, NewStore, InPost, and the 2023 RTIH Innovation Awards. 5…This week, we announced the winning submissions for the 2023 RTIH Innovation Awards, sponsored by PMC, FreedomPay, Worldpay from FIS, CADS, 3D Cloud […]
  1. Data & Insights
A weekly podcast with the latest e-commerce news and events. Episode 313 is a preview of the upcoming 2023 holiday retail season. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Podcast RSS SoundCloud TuneIn iHeartRadio Google Play Music Overcast Pocket Casts Facebook Episode 313 is preview of Holiday 2023 with Rob Garf, Vice President and General Manager, […]
  1. Technology & Innovation
Circuit City has launched a Series A funding round along with plans for alliances with national companies, though it did not identify which companies will be involved. These “Powered by Circuit City” partnerships will be centered on store-in-store concepts designed to seamlessly integrate the retailer’s electronics expertise and global brand awareness with other retail platforms, […]
  1. Owned Brands (Private Label)
Twenty years ago, retailers aiming to launch new store brands to fend off the negative associations created by the “generics era” would say to their design agencies, “Get this as close to the national brand target as you possibly can.” Call it the copycat phase of private label development. Mimicking Green Giant or Coca-Cola was […]
  1. Channel: Mass
​[[“value”:” Dive Brief Consumer electronics retailer Best Buy has also stepped up, with deals set to start several weeks ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Published Sept. 19, 2023 A Walmart truck. Walmart, Target and Best Buy announced details about early holiday shopping deals this week. Provided by Walmart.  “]] 
  1. Department: Nonfood
Next generation advanced batteries are cost-effective and energy-efficient alternatives to traditional lithium-ion batteries. As well as offering speedy charging and a desirable shelf-life, advanced batteries also play a key role in the green revolution. Electric vehicles – among various other consumer electronics – wouldn’t be feasible without them.
  1. Shopper & Customer
How to Determine the Best New Product Launch Strategy Based on Target Consumer Profile Background: A consumer goods manufacturer or retailer is planning to introduce a new product. The product is a consumer electronics product, with the following characteristics:  • Designed for a Tech savvy consumer • A prestige brand name • An upscale product   […]
  1. Channel: Specialty & Other
Best Buy has lowered the price of its Totaltech membership program from $200 to $179.99 a year. The consumer electronics chain has also debuted tiers to the program, including a free option. “We’re excited about introducing a new tier of membership that we believe leverages the insights that we gained around member pricing being really […]
  1. Channel: Ecommerce & Digital
Amazon has debuted a new immersive shopping functionality called Amazon Anywhere that allows customers to discover and buy physical products from Amazon within virtual environments such as video games, augmented reality applications and mobile apps. Today, most shopping in virtual worlds is enabled through virtual currencies and is usually limited to in-game digital items, as […]
  1. Department: Consumer Durables
Analysts at investment bank UBS are forecasting that some 50,000 U.S. stores are likely to close by the end of 2027, because of expected cutbacks in consumer spending, tighter credit and the continued shift to ecommerce. Store closings could accelerate to 70,000 to 90,000 if retail sales turn out to be weaker than expected, according […]
  1. Stores & Formats
The 15,000 jobs added by department stores in March were not enough to offset significant losses in other retail verticals, including appliances, consumer electronics, furniture and home furnishings, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The retail industry lost 15,000 jobs in March.
  1. Shopper & Customer
Consumers are still looking for ways to shop smart and save due to overall economic uncertainty. According to a recent survey with over 2,000 U.S. consumers, many respondents are showing what’s known as the “split-brain budget mindset” and are feeling empowered to shop creatively to maximize the spending power they have in the moment. But […]
  1. Trends & External Forces
Best Buy announced Tuesday it has struck a three-year deal with Atrium Health, an integrated, nonprofit health system part of Advocate Health, to help enable a hospital-at-home program, reports CNBC. Atrium Health is part of Advocate Health, one of the country’s largest healthcare nonprofits. The consumer electronics retailer will sell devices and its Geek Squad will handle […]
  1. Media & Marketing
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Acosta has launched Acosta Group, a new unified brand for the company, aligning its omnichannel retail, marketing and foodservice agencies to provide seamless access to the company’s end-to-end solutions. Building on the company’s transformation and strategic investments over the past three years, this move distinctly positions Acosta Group as the leading driver […]
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Shoptalk always brings the best and brightest minds of the industry together for four days packed with insights, networking opportunities, trend predictions and so much more. This year, the spring event in Las Vegas was no exception. But like many other major industry events, Shoptalk can feel like you’re sprinting a marathon — there’s so […]
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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 […]
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