Data & Insights How AI Overviews are Reshaping the Consumer Journey in 2025 With the rise of generative AI, the top of the marketing funnel is getting more complex. The digital marketing funnel from search to consideration to purchase is fragmenting into exploration across more varied digital channels, making it more challenging to capture a consumer’s attention and lead them where we want them to go. More and […] Retail TouchPoints February 18, 2025February 18, 2025 7 min read AITechnology & InnovationConsumersGoogleMarketing: Social MediaStore LocationDept. NonfoodChatGPTMarketing: UGCMarketing: VoiceHoliday & EventsData & InsightsDept. ApparelDept. Natural / OrganicHealth & WellnessESG and CSRAssociatesData VisualizationShoppersSustainabilityConsultingHome Depot 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Creating Extraordinary Retail Places: Our Interview with Kevin Kelley We’re joined by fellow Retail Voices by NRF honoree Kevin Ervin Kelley to unpack some of the key lessons from his remarkable book Irreplaceable: Creating Extraordinary Places That Bring People Together and his recent NRF “Big Show” talk. We discuss how physical retail must dramatically evolve in an ever more digital world, the “Bonfire Effect,” his […] Remarkable Retail Podcast February 18, 2025February 18, 2025 2 min read Technology & InnovationAIMarketing: Social MediaPodcastsInternational - North AmericaAmazonDept. GroceryMeta (Facebook)TikTokStreamingStrategyPredictions and ForecastsMetaverseEconomyBrick and MortarData & InsightsDept. PharmacyESG and CSRGoogleGovernmentMarketing: BroadcastWalmart 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Retail technology tie up as Pricer and Focal Systems announce in-store digitalisation strategic collaboration Pricer and Focal Systems have annnounced a partnership focused on accelerating the digitisation and optimisation of physical retail stores. This brings together Pricer’s dynamic pricing and shelf-edge communication expertise with 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards winner Focal Systems’ computer vision and product availability solutions. By integrating Focal Systems’ AI powered shelf vision cameras with Pricer’s […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub February 17, 2025February 17, 2025 2 min read Technology & InnovationAIData & InsightsMerchandisingMarketing: In StoreInternational - UKOmnichannelAssociatesMarketing: Social MediaShoppersBrick and MortarConsumersExecutivesDept. NonfoodGoogleOperations & Supply ChainTrends: TechTwitter 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing TikTok Back in US Apple and Google App Stores After Ban Delay Apple and Google returned TikTok to app stores after reassurances they won’t be penalized. RetailWire February 16, 2025February 16, 2025 < 1 min read TikTokMarketing: Social MediaGoogleBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Sociable: TikTok reinstated in US app stores after assurance from attorney general Amid ongoing discussions about its future in the U.S., the app has now been reinstated for download in both the Google Play and Apple app stores. MarketingDive February 14, 2025February 14, 2025 < 1 min read Brick and MortarTikTokMarketing: Social MediaPredictions and ForecastsGoogle 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing TikTok Introduces New ‘Most Loved’ Badge to Bolster Shoppers’ Confidence As TikTok returns to the Google and Apple app stores, the social media platform’s shopping segment has introduced a new “Most Loved” badge aimed at giving consumers additional confidence in their TikTok Shop purchases. Business as Usual at TikTok Despite Continued Uncertainty TikTok and its users have been on a rollercoaster of uncertainty since January, […] Retail TouchPoints February 14, 2025February 14, 2025 2 min read Marketing: Social MediaTikTokShoppersDept. NonfoodGovernmentGoogleMarketing: UGCBrick and MortarConsumersInternational - North AmericaReturnsOperations & Supply ChainPredictions and ForecastsDept. ApparelExecutivesESG and CSRDept. HBCDeliveryPop Ups 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Prof G Markets: Spotify’s First Year of Profitability + Is Google Losing its Edge? Follow Prof G Markets: Apple Podcasts Spotify Scott and Ed open the show by discussing Disney, Novo Nordisk and Uber’s earnings. Then they break down Spotify’s results and discuss Chappell Roan’s Grammy speech criticizing the music industry. Scott outlines how she could drive real impact in the industry, while Ed explains why he doesn’t think […] The Prof G Show February 11, 2025February 11, 2025 < 1 min read Marketing: Social MediaPodcastsMeta (Facebook)StreamingMarketing: BroadcastGoogleResults & InvestmentTwitter 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer How Fabletics Leverages Social Proof to Stand Out in the Athleisure Crowd There’s no shortage of competition today in the athleisure sector, and like its counterparts, 12-year-old Fabletics is always looking for an edge. The brand’s first distinguishing mark is its membership model, which sets it apart from Lululemon, Vuori, Alo Yoga and the like. But recently Fabletics has been finding another way to stand out — […] Retail TouchPoints February 11, 2025February 11, 2025 6 min read ShoppersConsumersESG and CSRMarketing: Social MediaBrick and MortarCompetitionData & InsightsMarketing: UGCPricing & PromotionsTechnology & InnovationGoogleDept. ApparelGovernmentMarketing: TradeExecutivesDeliveryOperations & Supply ChainPodcastsMarketing: In Store 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation From Tariffs to Tech: The Biggest Retail Trends You Can’t Ignore featuring NRF Retail Voices Marie Driscoll, Michael Zakkour & Sharon Yourell Lawlor Joining us for an insightful and fast-paced discussion of what’s new and next in retail today are Marie Driscoll, Sharon Yourell Lawlor, and Michael Zakkour, three of our fellow top Retail Voices by NRF. We leverage their deep expertise to get their perspectives on a wide-range of the industry’s most important topics, including the potential […] Remarkable Retail Podcast February 11, 2025February 11, 2025 2 min read Technology & InnovationAIMarketing: Social MediaPodcastsGovernmentInternational - North AmericaIndustry Conferences and EventsTrends: RetailMarketing: Retail MediaWalmartAmazonDept. GroceryBrick and MortarMeta (Facebook)TikTokConsumersData & InsightsESG and CSRGoogleStreamingMarketing: BroadcastStrategyPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Tech Giants Plan Massive $320 Billion AI Spend for 2025 America’s tech giants could reportedly spend more than $320 billion on artificial intelligence (AI) this year. AI investments by the four biggest tech firms — Amazon, Google, Meta and Microsoft — jumped 63% last year, and will jump again for 2025, the Financial Times (FT) reported Friday (Feb. 7). However, the report added, investors are […] Pymnts.com February 9, 2025February 11, 2025 2 min read Data & InsightsTechnology & InnovationAIResults & InvestmentAmazonBigTechMeta (Facebook)GoogleExecutivesMetaverseTrends: TechGovernmentMarketing: Social Media 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
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
Media & Marketing Google’s ad revenue growth turns sluggish as industry clouds gather A lower growth rate for YouTube came despite a U.S. election spending splurge while DeepSeek is putting pressure on generative AI initiatives. MarketingDive February 5, 2025February 5, 2025 < 1 min read GoogleAITechnology & InnovationMarketing: Social MediaGovernment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Rethinking Work: Our Interview with Rishad Tobaccowala Joining us to discuss his brilliant new book Rethinking Work: Seismic Changes in the Where, When & Why, is author, speaker, and trusted advisor Rishad Tobaccowala. Rishad returns to the pod to share important themes in how work is changing in profound ways and what leaders need to do to respond to emerging and powerful new […] Remarkable Retail Podcast February 4, 2025February 4, 2025 2 min read Technology & InnovationAIGeneral BusinessInternational - North AmericaPodcastsMarketing: Social MediaWalmartDept. GroceryReturnsGovernmentResults & InvestmentRestaurantsPredictions and ForecastsStreamingMeta (Facebook)StrategyTikTokGoogleGLP-1ESG and CSREconomyDept. ApparelData & InsightsBankruptcyAmazonMarketing: Broadcast 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation AiAdvertising Announced the Launch of TADA AiAdvertising, Inc., an industry leader in AI-powered digital advertising solutions, announced the launch of the TADA, the next generation version of its Campaign Performance Platform (CPP), featuring a proprietary platform that speeds up workflows and provides a single console that unites audience targeting, creative production, media buying and performance. The newly released TADA platform includes […] Martechcube January 31, 2025February 4, 2025 2 min read Technology & InnovationAIData & InsightsShoppersMarketing: Social MediaOmnichannelMeta (Facebook)AcquisitionMarketing: Digital MediaStreamingAgenciesTargetGoogleESG and CSRDept. NonfoodPredictions and ForecastsStrategyExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights How DeepSeek changed Silicon Valley’s AI landscape Chinese AI lab DeepSeek provoked the first Silicon Valley freak-out of 2025 after releasing open versions of AI models that compete with the best technology OpenAI, Meta, and Google have to offer. DeepSeek claims to have built its models highly efficiently and quickly (though some are skeptical of these claims), and is providing these models […] TechCrunch January 30, 2025February 4, 2025 < 1 min read AITechnology & InnovationPredictions and ForecastsMeta (Facebook)GoogleChatGPT 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Google Maps will soon rename Gulf of Mexico to ‘Gulf of America’ Google will rename the Gulf of Mexico and Alaska’s Denali mountain in Google Maps once a federal mapping database reflects changes ordered by the Trump Administration, the company announced Monday. Google is complying with an executive order issued last week by President Donald Trump that changed the names of several American landmarks. The executive order […] TechCrunch January 29, 2025February 4, 2025 < 1 min read GoogleInternational - North AmericaExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Consumer spend on generative AI apps hit nearly $1.1B in 2024 Higher spending growth rates propelled by apps like ChatGPT and Google Gemini could catapult the category into the top 10 within a year. RetailDive January 28, 2025January 28, 2025 < 1 min read AITechnology & InnovationConsumersGoogleChatGPT 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation 2025 Provocative Predictions for Retail’s Future: Part 2 We wrap up the second batch of Steve’s provocative annual retail predictions with a focus on (mostly) educated guesses for the department store sector, what’s next for Target, whether a new retail apocalypse is on the horizon, the outlook for deal making, and the impact of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic. All this plus a few […] Remarkable Retail Podcast January 28, 2025January 29, 2025 2 min read Technology & InnovationAIPredictions and ForecastsPodcastsMarketing: Social MediaPartnershipsInternational - North AmericaDept. ApparelWalmartDept. GroceryMeta (Facebook)StrategyStreamingTargetAmazonOwned Brands (Private Label)ESG and CSRMarketing: BroadcastTikTokGoogleExecutivesTrends: RetailData & InsightsRecommerce 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Ebay, Instacart, DoorDash Sign Up to Test OpenAI’s New Agentic Tool, Operator Ebay, DoorDash, Instacart and Uber are among the companies that have signed on to participate in the research preview of OpenAI’s new AI agent interface, called Operator. OpenAI describes Operator as “an agent that can go to the web to perform tasks for you.” Similar to other “agentic” AI tools from companies like Google, Salesforce […] Retail TouchPoints January 25, 2025January 25, 2025 2 min read AITechnology & InnovationChatGPTInstacartDeliveryMarketing: Social MediaDoorDashFood DeliveryPredictions and ForecastsData & InsightsEconomyDept. ApparelGoogleMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationPartnershipsShoppersDept. Nonfood 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Consumer spend on generative AI apps hit nearly $1.1B in 2024: report Higher spending growth rates propelled by apps like ChatGPT and Google Gemini could catapult the category into the top 10 within a year. MarketingDive January 23, 2025January 23, 2025 < 1 min read AITechnology & InnovationConsumersGoogleChatGPT 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Google hit with $12.6M fine in Indonesia for monopolistic practices in payment system Indonesia’s antitrust agency KPPU fined Google 202.5 billion Rupiahs, equivalent to $12.6 million, on Wednesday for antitrust violation related to its payment system services for the Google Play Store. The KPPU ordered the search giant to cease the mandatory use of Google Play Billing in the Google Play Store. It also asked Google to let […] TechCrunch January 22, 2025January 22, 2025 < 1 min read GoogleLegal & CriminalGovernment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing U.S. SMI Core Release Note – September 2022 [[{“value”:” SMI Core data captures the actual spend data from the SMI Pool partners of major holding companies and large independent agencies, representing up to 95% of all US national brand ad spending, to provide a complete monthly view of the SMI Pool market size, investment share and category performance. Core Data delivers detailed ad intelligence across all […] Standard Media Index January 19, 2025January 19, 2025 3 min read Data & InsightsResults & InvestmentMarketing: BroadcastMeta (Facebook)GoogleDept. PharmacyHoliday & EventsPartnershipsMarketing: OOHMarketing: Digital MediaDept. NonfoodAgencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Retail Media is Here in a Big Way: Should Search be Worried? [[{“value”:” By John Spiropoulos Media is filled with evolutionary step-change transitions which permanently alter the marketplace. Each evolutionary event, seen in terms of advertiser outlays – the media mix – is driven by incremental change during economic uncertainty. This is particularly true – and trackable – in modern times. Some of these events were covered […] Standard Media Index January 18, 2025January 18, 2025 5 min read ConsumersMarketing: Retail MediaEconomyData & InsightsResults & InvestmentAmazonData VisualizationStrategyAgenciesMarketing: Digital MediaOperations & Supply ChainGoogleMarketing: Social MediaDept. NonfoodDept. ApparelPartnershipsPredictions and ForecastsStore LocationAssociatesMarketing: BroadcastESG and CSR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing U.S. SMI Core Release Note – October 2022 [[“value”:” SMI Core data captures the actual spend data from the SMI Pool partners of major holding companies and large independent agencies, representing up to 95% of all US national brand ad spending, to provide a complete monthly view of the SMI Pool market size, investment share and category performance. Core Data delivers detailed ad intelligence across all […] Standard Media Index January 18, 2025January 18, 2025 3 min read Results & InvestmentData & InsightsMarketing: BroadcastDept. NonfoodDept. ApparelGoogleMarketing: OOHTechnology & InnovationDept. PharmacyPartnershipsRestaurantsHoliday & EventsAgencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Google’s AI tools power Omoda’s online personal stylist platform The Dutch fashion retailer’s Omoda Stylist platform leverages Google Cloud’s Vertex AI platform and Gemini models for a tailored shopping experience. MarketingDive January 16, 2025January 16, 2025 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationAIGoogleDept. NonfoodDept. Apparel 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation 2025 Provocative Predictions for Retail’s Future: Part 1 A Dozen Provocative Predictions for Retail’s Future, Plus 5 “Wild Card” Prognostications! In the first of two episodes, Steve lays out his first six predictions for retail in 2025. But first, we start with a look at the latest retail news from the past couple of weeks, including an early result on Holiday consumer spending, […] Remarkable Retail Podcast January 14, 2025January 14, 2025 2 min read Technology & InnovationAIPredictions and ForecastsPodcastsMarketing: Social MediaInternational - North AmericaDept. GroceryExecutivesHoliday & EventsMarketing: BroadcastPartnershipsMeta (Facebook)AmazonStrategyData & InsightsGoogleESG and CSRTikTokCostcoConsumersStreamingWalmart 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation AI agents are the new iPaaS and the next frontier of intense competition in digital ops orchestration Welcome to 2025! It’ll be the Year of AI Agents in martech, in word and deed. Here’s what I think that means… From the moment there was more than one software product in a company’s tech stack, there’s been jockeying to determine who was boss. If the tech stack were an orchestra, which product would […] chiefmartec January 9, 2025January 9, 2025 6 min read Technology & InnovationAIData & InsightsPredictions and ForecastsCompetitionShoppersDept. NonfoodTrends: TechMarketing: Social MediaChatGPTGoogleOperations & Supply ChainVendorsDept. ApparelData VisualizationMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationMeta (Facebook)Inclusivity 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights AI Learning Curve It’s hard to make sense of the real promise of AI amidst the hype and noise. In 2023, Google CEO Sundar Pichai famously compared AI to the creation of fire and invention of electricity on an episode of 60 Minutes. By 2024, the hype cycle around AI gave way to the trough of disillusionment, as […] Tom Fishburne January 9, 2025January 9, 2025 4 min read Technology & InnovationAIFun & HumorSponsoredData & InsightsPredictions and ForecastsGoogleExecutivesBig DataResults & InvestmentPartnershipsESG and CSR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery The Risk of Raising Restaurant Prices in 2025 In 2025, the foodservice landscape is rapidly evolving, creating significant challenges for restaurant operators contemplating price increases. While higher menu prices may offset rising labor, rent, and ingredient costs, they come with heightened risks in an era where consumer behavior has dramatically shifted. From the Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice […] Grocerant Guru January 9, 2025January 9, 2025 5 min read ConsumersTechnology & InnovationAIDept. GroceryRestaurantsData & InsightsGoogleMarketing: Social MediaPredictions and ForecastsShoppersMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionDeliveryDept. FreshFood DeliveryWhole FoodsDept. NonfoodPricing & PromotionsPartnershipsOperations & Supply ChainStore LocationBrick and MortarMeta (Facebook)InternationalInstacartWaWaSustainabilityEconomyCompetitionTwitterESG and CSRMarketing: TradeTrader JoesPackagingUbereatsRegional GroceryMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationStrategyTikTokDoorDashCOVID19AssociatesBlueApronChatGPTDept. Fresh PreparedVendorsGrubhub 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation It’s Not the Luck of the Irish: Primark Does Retail Right with Kevin Tulip (E) In this special encore bonus episode, we update and revisit the story of Primark, the Dublin-based retail giant with 450 stores across 17 countries. We initially spoke to Primark’s US President, Kevin Tulip, in the spring of 2023, and we discussed the brand’s steady push into the American market and its ambitious plans for the […] Remarkable Retail Podcast January 9, 2025January 9, 2025 2 min read Technology & InnovationAIMarketing: Social MediaPodcastsInternational - North AmericaBrick and MortarPredictions and ForecastsStore LocationFlagship StoresDept. GroceryPartnershipsTikTokStreamingStrategyESG and CSRMeta (Facebook)AmazonGoogleMarketing: BroadcastData & InsightsWalmart 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