Corporate Finance Flowers Foods ups dividend, share buyback authorization Quarterly payout would be 79th straight. Food Business News May 27, 2022May 27, 2022 < 1 min read Results & InvestmentDelivery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery Zapp launches the first ultra-fast delivery Period Store On-demand convenience app Zapp has launched a new Period Store for National Period Hygiene Day, this Saturday. The new store will feature all the essentials including organic tampons and pads,… The post Zapp launches the first ultra-fast delivery Period Store appeared first on Latest Retail Technology News From Across The Globe – Charged. ChargedRetail May 27, 2022May 27, 2022 < 1 min read Q CommerceDeliveryInternational - UKTechnology & InnovationHealth & WellnessDept. Natural / Organic 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Will Amazon Convert Shipping Expense into Profit? Amazon is on the brink of becoming the second-largest parcel delivery service in the U.S. Its shipping cost may become a profit center. The post Will Amazon Convert Shipping Expense into Profit? appeared first on Practical Ecommerce. Practical Ecommerce May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 < 1 min read DeliveryOperations & Supply ChainAmazonData & Insights 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation NRA: This Year’s Highlights, Trends and Must-See Booths of 2022 Take a quick dive into the happenings and surprises from this year’s biggest restaurant event! By Brittany Maroney, Director of Marketing Communications, PAR Punchh The National Restaurant Association Show was back, and in a big way! The halls of McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago were packed with tens of thousands of eager food-loving fans, […] Partech May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 3 min read Technology & InnovationConsumersRestaurantsDept. GroceryMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionTech: RoboticsShoppersSustainabilityPackagingOmnichannelCOVID19Trends: Food and BeverageHealth & WellnessPricing & PromotionsData & InsightsDeliveryDept. PetPartnershipsOperations & Supply ChainPredictions and ForecastsVendors 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Flying ice cream? Unilever links with drone delivery service Flytrex As instant needs service gains traction, the CPG giant is looking to scoop up more customers for its virtual storefront with delivery in under three minutes and exclusive product bundles. Grocery Dive May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 < 1 min read DeliveryDept. Frozen 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery Zapp launches London-based ultra-fast delivery Period Store On-demand delivery big hitter Zapp has announced a new Period Store, selling the likes of organic tampons and pads, menstrual cups and liners, along with treats like a hot water bottle, magnesium products and chocolate to boost oxytocin and relieve menstrual strain. This will launch in London on Saturday for National Period Hygiene Day. For […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 < 1 min read Q CommerceInternational - UKDeliveryHealth & WellnessDept. Natural / OrganicResults & InvestmentStart UpsPredictions and ForecastsPhilanthropyMarketing: PrintData & Insights 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Providing a delivery experience that keeps consumers coming back Customer retention is a bigger issue now than ever before for retailers, as consumers have an increasing amount of variety and choice when it comes to where they make their purchases – particularly online. It is estimated that globally there are a total of 26 million ecommerce stores – a figure that grows by the […] Modern Retail May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 < 1 min read ConsumersDeliveryInternational - UKShoppersBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery Getir gears up to slash 14% of its global workforce Getir is gearing up to slash its global workforce by around 14% as it grapples with industry headwinds. The Turkish-based rapid delivery giant currently employs around 32,000 people in the… The post Getir gears up to slash 14% of its global workforce appeared first on Latest Retail Technology News From Across The Globe – Charged. ChargedRetail May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 < 1 min read Q CommerceAssociatesInternational - UKTechnology & InnovationDelivery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery Rapid grocery delivery boom comes to a grinding halt as Getir, Gorillas slash jobs Fears of an impending recession are forcing rapid grocery delivery companies to slam the brakes on growth. This week, two of the largest instant grocery apps, Getir and Gorillas, announced decisions to lay off hundreds of employees. Another firm, Zapp, said it is proposing redundancies in its U.K. team. CNBC May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 3 min read Q CommerceDeliveryTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
Channel: Grocery Kroger Adds “Spoke” Distribution Facility In Central Ohio Kroger said yesterday that it is opening a new “spoke facility,” powered by Ocado, in Central Ohio, that it says “will extend the grocer’s reach and ability to provide fresh and friendly services to its customers … The 61,000-square-foot facility located on Shook Rd in Lockbourne will collaborate with the fulfillment hub in Monroe, Ohio and […] MorningNewsBeat May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 2 min read KrogerShoppersDeliveryOperations & Supply ChainAssociatesDept. RefrigeratedOcadoStore LocationDept. FreshDept. FuelTechnology & InnovationExecutivesAI / ML 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Kroger launches Ocado ‘spoke’ facility in central Ohio Ninth ancillary fulfillment center extends online grocery delivery reach in home state Supermarket News May 25, 2022May 25, 2022 < 1 min read OcadoKrogerDelivery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Is Your Brand Meaningfully Different? As marketing professionals, we’d like to share a quick lesson in one of the fundamentals of marketing having to do with relevance, what we call being “meaningfully different.” Marketers know it’s not enough to be merely relevant to be worthy of a customer’s admiration and loyalty. Something must be relevantly different to attain this status. […] Branding Strategy May 25, 2022May 25, 2022 4 min read ConsumersMarketing: BrandStrategyData & InsightsPredictions and ForecastsDeliveryShoppersMarketing: SocialTechnology & InnovationCompetitionGoogleDept. NonfoodSustainabilityResults & InvestmentMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionDept. ApparelAssociatesDept. PetESG and CSRDept. FuelConsultingThick DataAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
Data & Insights Overcoming D-to-C Obstacles for Success Direct-to-consumer (D-to-C) strategies are very effective across different brands and companies. And yet, to find long-term success, these stakeholders must be aware of the many obstacles and how to overcome them. What is D-to-C? In this rapidly evolving market where e-commerce has significantly changed consumer buying habits, many have turned to D-to-C strategies. Instead of […] Jay Sackos May 25, 2022May 25, 2022 3 min read ShoppersMarketing: SocialConsumersDeliveryCompetitionMetaverseTechnology & InnovationOperations & Supply ChainESG and CSRCOVID19Marketing: UGCPartnershipsTech: AR and VRMeta (Facebook)TikTokPredictions and ForecastsBig LotsTargetCostcoTrends: TechMarketing: TradeConsultingData & InsightsTwitterHealth & WellnessMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationDept. ApparelDept. NonfoodMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer E-Grocery Consumer: Price Sensitivity & Future Usage Outlook; Live Shopping How do consumers view e-grocery platform pricing compared to in-store? In our latest study tracking 1800 online grocery shoppers it was clear that the online grocery players fall into 3 tiers in terms of consumer price perception. First, is Walmart.com which is by far perceived as being most fair / cheapest as the vast majority of […] Cleveland Research Company May 25, 2022May 25, 2022 3 min read ConsumersDeliveryInstacartTechnology & InnovationShoppersPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: In StoreTargetCOVID19Marketing: SocialPartnershipsESG and CSRStrategyDept. FreshMeta (Facebook)KrogerWalmartAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 4
Department: Beverage Minute Maid offers heat relief with Aguas Frescas waterslide delivery The Coca-Cola brand’s “Refreshing AF” tagline and summer push play on the drink’s “AF” initials and cheekily tie into the phrase that’s popular online. MarketingDive May 25, 2022May 25, 2022 < 1 min read Pricing & PromotionsDeliveryDept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Walmart is building capacity to deliver 1M packages a year by drone DroneUp and the retailer aim to have delivery hubs set up at 34 facilities by the end of 2022. RetailDive May 25, 2022May 25, 2022 < 1 min read WalmartDelivery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Finance Namibian B2B e-commerce retail platform JABU raises $15M led by Tiger Global More venture capital keeps trooping into Africa’s B2B e-commerce retail, a space where startups are digitizing informal trade to get thousands of merchants to operate more efficiently. This time, it’s a startup that was in the news this January: Namibia-based JABU, whose $3.2 million seed round we covered. Now, the last-mile distribution e-commerce company has […] Tech Crunch May 25, 2022May 25, 2022 3 min read Technology & InnovationResults & InvestmentTrends: FinanceBNPLOperations & Supply ChainStart UpsData & InsightsDeliveryPartnershipsMarketing: SocialConsumersPricing & PromotionsBrick and MortarSustainabilityExecutivesDept. Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery Quick commerce firm Getir set to axe staff and rein in expansion plans Turkish rapid grocery delivery big hitter Getir is gearing up to cut 14% of its staff globally. The company employs some 32,000 people in the nine markets where it operates, which works out to 4,480 people impacted by the downsizing, according to a report by TechCrunch. These are challenging times for the rapid grocery delivery […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub May 25, 2022May 25, 2022 2 min read Q CommerceTechnology & InnovationDeliveryAssociatesMarketing: SocialGopuffTwitterDept. GroceryEconomyFood DeliveryMarketing: TradeOperations & Supply ChainPartnershipsDept. FuelStrategy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
International DPD confirms all electric delivery service for 10 UK towns and cities DPD is now providing an all electric delivery service to 10 UK towns and cities and is aiming for 30 such locations by the end of next year. In October… The post DPD confirms all electric delivery service for 10 UK towns and cities appeared first on Latest Retail Technology News From Across The Globe […] ChargedRetail May 25, 2022May 25, 2022 < 1 min read International - UKDeliveryTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Amazon Using Flex Drivers to Pick Up, Deliver Packages From Malls Amazon.com is testing a service that uses the company’s network of Flex drivers to pick up packages from mall-based retailers and deliver them to customers. The program, first reported on by Bloomberg, has been running since last year. Much like drivers for Instacart or DoorDash, Amazon’s Flex drivers use their own vehicles to deliver packages. They […] Melissa Campanelli May 25, 2022May 25, 2022 < 1 min read AmazonBrick and MortarInstacartFood DeliveryDoorDashDelivery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer To Build Customer Loyalty, Focus on Getting Back to the Basics of Last-Mile Delivery As last-mile delivery services have expanded, so too have the demands and priorities of consumers. In a recent consumer survey, we found that 76 percent of respondents said that an unacceptable delivery experience would strongly or somewhat affect their decision to order from that company again. Poor experiences can cause shoppers to choose another online […] Lukas Kinigadner May 25, 2022May 25, 2022 < 1 min read DeliveryShoppersConsumersMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionThick Data 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer If your Restaurant, C-store or Deli is not Showroom or Salesroom You’re in Trouble There is no doubt that consumers are evolving with technology so fast many retailers feel that they can’t keep up, it cost too much to keep up, or that they should not try to keep up. The team at Foodservice Solutions® believes that it’s not the technology that’s the problem. The problem is how […] Grocerant Guru May 25, 2022May 25, 2022 4 min read Dept. GroceryConsumersShoppersGoogleRestaurantsData & InsightsDept. Fresh PreparedDept. DeliDept. PerimeterTechnology & InnovationBrick and MortarDept. FreshPlatedDeliveryPartnershipsFood DeliveryPricing & PromotionsAmazonMarketing: In StoreBest BuyTargetMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationMarketing: SocialOperations & Supply ChainMeta (Facebook)Marketing: TradeBankruptcyWarby Parker 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery Opinion: Why the current Q-commerce model isn’t sustainable Quick commerce – or q-commerce for short – has been heralded as the next generation of ecommerce; a pioneering evolution of delivery services that results in the superfast delivery of… The post Opinion: Why the current Q-commerce model isn’t sustainable appeared first on Latest Retail Technology News From Across The Globe – Charged. ChargedRetail May 25, 2022May 25, 2022 < 1 min read Q CommerceSustainabilityInternational - UKDeliveryTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Tips for Preventing Shopping Cart Abandonment Research indicates that 65 percent of retailers are more likely to sell to existing customers than to new customers, and it costs five times as much to attract new ones than to retain existing ones. It’s a clear challenge to keep and add customers to retail ecosystems. To e-commerce retailers, there are significant costs to […] Isaac Gurary May 24, 2022May 24, 2022 3 min read ConsumersShoppersTechnology & InnovationLegal & CriminalEconomyOperations & Supply ChainDeliveryAcquisitionAmazonData VisualizationBOPISExecutivesMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionPartnershipsPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Enhancing the Last Mile for Retail Customer Satisfaction Buying goods online is now easier than ever before — but customers expect a smooth shopping experience at every step. The e-commerce industry is growing at a rate of about 20 percent per year. In fact, it’s estimated that this year alone, it will account for $1.0 trillion in the United States. But how often […] Jack Underwood May 24, 2022May 24, 2022 3 min read ShoppersTechnology & InnovationDeliveryStrategyMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationEconomyDept. NonfoodCustomer ExperienceCustomer ExperienceConsumersMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionStore LocationCOVID19Dept. FuelExecutivesOperations & Supply ChainBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Walmart Expands Drone Delivery Service to 4M Households Walmart is expanding drone delivery across six states this year, making it possible for many more customers to get a box of diapers or dinner ingredients delivered in 30 minutes or less. Through an expansion with operator DroneUp, the big-box retailer said it will be able to reach 4 million households in parts of Arizona, […] Joe Keenan May 24, 2022May 24, 2022 2 min read DeliveryWalmartConsumersBrick and MortarMarketing: In StoreTechnology & InnovationOperations & Supply ChainDept. BabyAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Our Commitment to Shoppers: A Community Built on Best Intent We’re rolling out a suite of new product features each month to further our commitment to shoppers and share more about how we’re building an even better shopper experience. This month, we’re sharing more about a community built on best intent. We believe best intent goes both ways. We act with consideration and compassion for […] Instacart News May 24, 2022May 24, 2022 3 min read ShoppersInstacartDeliveryMarketing: UGCMarketing: SocialStore LocationESG and CSRData & InsightsTwitterMeta (Facebook)WeatherPredictions and ForecastsCustomer Experience 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Walmart building capacity to deliver 1M packages a year by drone DroneUp and the retailer aim to have delivery hubs set up at 34 facilities by the end of 2022. Grocery Dive May 24, 2022May 24, 2022 < 1 min read WalmartDelivery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Five retail technology questions for Liam Patterson, CEO, Bidnamic RTIH asks major players in the retail technology space for their thoughts on the sector, and throws in a random question to keep them on their toes. This time around, our five questions go to Liam Patterson, Co-Founder and CEO at Bidnamic (pictured above on the left). RTIH: Looking at the hottest retail technologies right […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub May 24, 2022May 24, 2022 2 min read Technology & InnovationMarketing: SocialTwitterDeliveryExecutivesResults & InvestmentAI / MLMetaverseStore LocationDept. NonfoodTrends: TechQ CommerceMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationAmazonOperations & Supply ChainStart UpsShopifyTech: RoboticsPredictions and ForecastsNFTblockchainMarketing: In StoreBrick and MortarGoogleESG and CSREconomyData & InsightsInternational - UK 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Instacart fine-tunes personal shopper ratings system Changes bring new average rating for batch prioritization, more ratings forgiveness Supermarket News May 24, 2022May 24, 2022 < 1 min read Marketing: UGCInstacartShoppersDelivery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value Channel: Dollar/Value Corporate Strategy Corporate Finance Department: Consumer Durables Media & Marketing Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Operations & Supply Chain Stores & Formats Dollar General post strong sales gains in first quarter GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. — Dollar General on Thursday reported net sales of $8.8 billion for its fiscal year 2022 first quarter, an increase of 4.2% over the prior-year period. The net sales increase was primarily driven by positive sales contributions from new stores, partially offset by a slight decline in same-store sales and the impact of […] Written by MMR May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Corporate Strategy Department: HBC Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Merchandising CVS to launch virtual primary care solution WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health announced on Thursday the launch of CVS Health Virtual Primary Care, a new virtual care solution available through a single digital platform. The offering connects CVS Health’s services, clinical expertise, and data for a more coordinated and consumer-centric health care experience. The company said the new solution enables consumers to […] Written by MMR May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retailer Media Corporate Strategy Media & Marketing Retailer Media Data & Insights 22% Of Brands Are Unhappy With How They Allocate Their Retail Media Budget. But There’s a Better Way Retail media networks (RMNs) are an exciting place to run ads, because of the valuable first-party data that retailers have about their customers. RMNs create an ability to target a specific retailer’s customers and provide valuable insights into how people shop. And brands certainly are not hurting for choices. Just last week, Ulta announced a media network and the hotel chain, Marriott, the week prior. Written by Bobsled Marketing May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Finance Retail Earnings Confuse Rather than Clarify Earnings, and retail earnings in particular, are not as straightforward as they sometimes seem. Written by NASDAQ May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Partnerships & Alt Profit Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Associates & Employees Merchandising Operations & Supply Chain Stores & Formats Developing a Perfect Store Strategy in 2022 In 2022, the perfect store is rooted in constant evolution — a system that maybe isn’t perfect in every moment, but is agile always, malleable when needed, and capable of critical self-reflection. These innate characteristics of the modern perfect store are supported by, and in return support, the adoption of a few important technologies and […] Written by Dor Sela May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked