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  1. Channel: Delivery

Delivery Double-Take: Instacart Adds Restaurant Orders via Uber Eats Partnership

Instacart has entered a strategic partnership with Uber Technologies to bring restaurant deliveries to its shoppers. During the coming weeks, Instacart app users will be able to order from hundreds of thousands of restaurants via Uber Eats. The experience will be featured in a new “Restaurants” tab within the Instacart app, and members of the […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

MarTech Interview with A.J. Ghergich, Vice President of Consulting Services at Botify

A.J., it’s a pleasure to have you with us. Before we dive into our discussion on SGE and Custobots, could you share a bit about your journey as the VP of Consulting Services at Botify? I’d be happy to, thanks for having me! I joined Botify about a year ago to lead the rollout of […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

The Store As Brand Hub with Target SVP Nancy King

Our guest this week is Nancy King, SVP, Product Engineering at Target whose interview from 2022 we are reprising. This episode provides a deep-dive, insider’s perspective on how Target has embraced the blur of modern retail and put their stores at the center of the guest experience. We get a fascinating behind the scenes look […]
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  1. Agencies & Vendors

Winning Pitches: 2 Ways RangeMe is Bringing Brands and Buyers Together In-Person

Most of you are familiar with RangeMe as an online product discovery platform that helps emerging brands boost their exposure with retail and foodservice buyers. But what you may not know is that RangeMe also gives brands the opportunity to pitch their products in-person directly to buyers. That’s right – RangeMe subscribers can get private, […]
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  1. Corporate Finance

Rue21 Files for Third Bankruptcy, Plans to Close all 500+ Stores

Seven years into its most recent comeback, teen fashion retailer Rue21 has filed for its third bankruptcy, citing “the continued growth of online shopping, industry competition, inflation and macroeconomic headwinds.” Over the past two decades the mall-based retailer has struggled to regain the popularity it enjoyed during its heyday in the late ’90s. The company […]
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  1. Corporate Strategy

Iovate taps Wes Parris as new CEO

OAKVILLE, Ontario—Iovate Health Sciences International has announced that Tim Toll, its chief executive officer, is retiring after nearly four years with the company and will transition to serving on the board as an advisory director. The company has hired nutrition industry veteran Wes Parris to assume the role of CEO, effective April 29. The duo […]
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  1. Department: HBC

NACDS hails update of Iowa’s Pharmacy Practice Act

DES MOINES, Iowa – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) is applauding the enactment of the modernization of Iowa’s Pharmacy Practice Act (House File 555), legislation that will help ensure patient access to vital healthcare services provided by pharmacists and pharmacies across the state. The measure was signed into law by Iowa Governor […]
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  1. Data & Insights

PriceSpider announced partnership with It’sRapid

PriceSpider, the market leader in brand commerce solutions, managing more retailer relationships in more countries than anyone else, today announced a new partnership with It’sRapid, a pioneer in AI-driven creative automation for ecommerce content and retail media, for seamless and rapid content creation for shoppable campaigns. The integration allows brands to generate customer-facing copy and […]
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  1. Corporate Strategy

Marketing Math

Marketers learning to speak the language of the CFO has been a running theme in my cartoons over the years. Even as marketing has become more data-driven, there’s still a gap between marketing and the rest of the organization. Last year, Mastercard CMO Raja Rajamannar brought his CFO Sachin Mehra to the Cannes Lions to […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Starring Eagle Eye, Happy Returns, and RTS 2024: RTIH’s most read retail technology articles from last week

Check out the articles on this here website that caught your fancy last week, including the latest issue of RTIH magazine, Currys, Walmart, Roblox, Shein, Forever 21, Rimi Baltic Group, adidas, Tesco, and Pets at Home. Focus on influencers and retail technology innovation: sixth edition of RTIH magazine now available in digital format We’re pleased […]
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  1. Corporate Finance

Apple’s Vision Pro Headset Dominates Enterprise Market

Apple’s Vision Pro headset, a mixed-reality spatial computing device, has found its way into the arsenals of more than half of the Fortune 100 companies, with over 50% investing in at least one unit. This revelation came during Apple’s first quarter 2024 earnings call, where CEO Tim Cook highlighted the enthusiastic reception of their products […]
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  1. Associates & Employees

Leveraging Non-Cash Incentives to Drive Employee Motivation and Productivity in SMBs 

In the competitive landscape of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), the quest to cultivate a motivated, engaged and productive workforce is crucial for sustainable growth and success. According to a study by the Small Business Administration (SBA), employee turnover costs small businesses in the United States an estimated $11 billion annually. This significant financial impact […]
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  1. Corporate Strategy

Tesla’s Supercharger Shake-Up Leaves Uncertainty

Tesla’s recent layoffs have raised questions about the future of its Supercharger network. With close to 500 workers cut, including key figures, Tesla’s move signals a significant shift in its charging strategy. This decision comes amidst CEO Elon Musk’s ongoing efforts to streamline operations.
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  1. Retailer Media

How Home Depot Plans to Stand Out in the ‘Sea of Retail Media Networks’

Photo courtesy Home Depot Editor’s Note: As the Retail Innovation Conference & Expo (RICE) nears, we’re highlighting recent coverage of some of the speakers and companies that will be taking the stage in Chicago, June 4-6, 2024. Zach Darkow, Head of Marketing Measurement at the Home Depot, will join a dynamic discussion with Jeffrey Bustos of IAB, Claire […]
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  1. Channel: Specialty & Other

Best Buy’s Commitment to LGBTQ+ Causes Questioned by NY State Comptroller

The office of New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli has sent a letter to the top executives at Best Buy expressing concerns about the retailer’s support for inclusivity, specifically LGBTQ+ rights and equality. The letter was sent last month after a Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) filing revealed that Best Buy offered to “screen” employee […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

Summit Spotlight: Navigating the Retail Growth Outlook DSI

Ecommerce is complex, but too often brands embrace a simplistic view of what it means to their business. The conversation often centers around market penetration or ecommerce’s share of growth and profitability relative to physical retail.  But Russ Dieringer, founder and CEO of the research and analyst firm Stratably, argues this is just one piece of […]
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  1. Media & Marketing

Getting up in Your Grill: Ace Hardware Debuts Private Label BBQ Sauce and Apparel Lines

Building on its reputation as a destination for outdoor grilling, Ace Hardware has launched the private label Loud Mouth Barbeque line of sauces and rubs — its first edible product offerings. The sauces are priced for accessibility at $8.99 for a 19.4-ounce bottle and $6.99 per container of the rubs, which vary in size by […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

‘Swipe’ fees could cost Mother’s Day shoppers $750 million

WASHINGTON – The “swipe” fees credit card networks and banks charge merchants to process transactions could cost consumers more than $750 million this Mother’s Day, according to the Merchants Payments Coalition. “Credit card companies are swiping two flowers out of Mom’s bouquet this Mother’s Day,” MPC Executive Committee member and National Association of Convenience Stores […]
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  1. Data & Insights

The Evolution of Furniture Shopping Behaviors

In a departure from traditional beliefs, consumers effortlessly transition between digital platforms and physical showrooms, blurring the lines between online and in-store shopping experiences. This week, we will explore the changing landscape of furniture shopping behaviors and analyze the what Q1’s retail sales say about the consumer in 2024. Today’s Rundown ‘Slow moving’: The latest […]
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  1. Trends & External Forces

New Disney Collab Puts Bubble Skincare’s Mental Health Mission Front and Center

Bubble Skincare has launched a new collaborative collection with Disney and Pixar to celebrate the release of Inside Out 2, which opens exclusively in theaters on June 14. The collection, which includes cleansers, moisturizers, serums and three-step routine bundles, is available on the brand’s ecommerce site and will roll out across Ulta Beauty and Walmart […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Big Technology Live In NYC: With Box CEO Aaron Levie

We’re doing an event, and hopefully the first of many! On Wednesday May 15, at 6 p.m., Box CEO Aaron Levie is going to join us for a live conversation in New York City about the direction of AI, the next breakthroughs, and how the technology is already changing the business world. The event will […]
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Kroger considers Disney+ perk for grocery delivery members

​US retail giant Kroger is reportedly in talks with the Walt Disney Company to offer the Disney+ streaming service as a benefit to paying members of its Kroger Boost grocery delivery programme. The post Kroger considers Disney+ perk for grocery delivery members appeared first on Retail Insight Network.
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Sam’s Club Expands Store Rollout of AI-Powered Exit Tech

Walmart-owned Sam’s Club says it’s turning to artificial intelligence to speed up its own exit technology. Instead of requiring store staff to check members’ purchases against their receipts when leaving the store, Sam’s Club customers who pay either at a register or through the Scan & Go mobile app can now walk out of the […]
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