Data & Insights Cyber Week Recap: Online Sales Climb 5%, In-Store Shopper Visits Increase 3% While Black Friday was once known as the day for in-person shopping (complete with lining up at 4 a.m. and elbowing your way through frenzied crowds), it’s become much more of an online affair, part of the larger “Cyber Week” period spanning Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday. The dominance of ecommerce is evident in this year’s […] Retail TouchPoints December 3, 2025December 3, 2025 5 min read Technology & InnovationAIHoliday & EventsConsumersData & InsightsShoppersBrick and MortarMarketing: In StorePredictions and ForecastsConsultingMarketing: TradePricing & PromotionsTrends: FinanceEconomyBNPLDept. NonfoodStore LocationDept. ApparelReturnsVendorsTargetThick DataMarketing: Social MediaWalmartStrategyResults & InvestmentMobile commerceDept. Toys & GamesExecutivesGovernmentBig DataDelivery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Mobile Commerce Media with Uber Advertising’s Kristi Argyilan The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by Kristi Argyilan, Global Head of Advertising at Uber. Follow Kristi on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristiargyilan/Follow Uber on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/uber-advertising/Follow Uber online at: https://www.uber.com/us/en/advertising/ Kristi answers these questions: Can you walk us through your role at UBER Ads and how the organization fits within the broader UBER […] The CPG Guys November 26, 2025November 26, 2025 2 min read Marketing: Social MediaPodcastsBrokersMobile commerceData & InsightsStreamingMarketing: Retail MediaFood DeliveryConsumersCustomer ExperienceDept. GroceryDeliveryMarketing: Digital MediaPredictions and ForecastsShoppersTechnology & InnovationMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationTrends: Marketing 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Cyber Week Forecast: AI Agents will Account for 22% of Global Online Sales Salesforce is predicting a record-breaking Cyber Week, with sales projected to reach $334 billion worldwide, up 6% year over year, and $78 billion in the U.S., a 3% YoY increase. But the big news is the astonishingly rapid growth of AI agents, which will influence more than one in five (22%) of global sales, accounting […] Retail TouchPoints November 20, 2025November 20, 2025 2 min read Data & InsightsTechnology & InnovationAIPredictions and ForecastsHoliday & EventsShoppersMarketing: In StoreMarketing: Social MediaStore LocationPricing & PromotionsMarketing: TradeDept. HBCDept. AppliancesConsumersDeliveryDept. ApparelMobile commerceDept. FuelStrategyHealth & WellnessBig DataDept. Nonfood 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights The Power of AI, Mobile-First, and Performance Ads in Unlocking Global Retail Growth Fueled by mobile commerce and innovative acquisition strategies, retailers are expanding globally. The rise of brands like SHEIN and Temu has raised the bar, showing that mobile-first and data-driven approaches can drive extraordinary growth in international markets. Adjust’s latest Mobile App Trends report finds that e-commerce app installs grew 17 percent year-over-year in 2024, with […] Greg Wang April 30, 2025April 30, 2025 2 min read Data & InsightsAITechnology & InnovationAcquisitionConsumersCompetitionShoppersInternationalMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationDept. Natural / OrganicGamingPartnershipsHealth & WellnessMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMobile commerceStore LocationESG and CSR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Retail technology veteran and former Ulta Beauty CIO Diane Randolph connects with WorkJam WorkJam, a digital frontline workplace, has announced the appointment of Diane Randolph, the former Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Ulta Beauty, to the company’s board of directors. Randolph held the CIO role from 2014 to 2020. During her tenure, she played a pivotal role in Ulta’s rapid growth and digital transformation, leading major advancements in […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub March 5, 2025March 5, 2025 3 min read Technology & InnovationExecutivesAssociatesDept. HBCData & InsightsMarketing: Social MediaOperations & Supply ChainOmnichannelTescoTech: CashierlessInternational - UKTrends: TechMobile commerceMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionBrick and MortarInternational - North AmericaMarketing: In StoreHoliday & EventsDollar TreeCOVID19DeliveryTwitterInclusivity 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Operations & Supply Chain Leveraging Voice-Directed Picking to Optimize Multichannel Fulfillment The pressures on retailers to seamlessly fulfill orders across physical stores, online platforms and mobile apps continue to intensify. Whether shipping directly to customers’ homes, enabling curbside pickup or restocking store shelves, consistently improving speed, accuracy and adaptability is crucial for meeting shopper expectations and maintaining market share. As digital commerce expands and consumers increasingly […] Retail TouchPoints February 17, 2025February 17, 2025 5 min read Operations & Supply ChainAssociatesShoppersConsumersTechnology & InnovationDeliveryBrick and MortarDept. ApparelData & InsightsReturnsMarketing: Social MediaPredictions and ForecastsBOPISSustainabilityStore LocationDept. BeverageResults & InvestmentDept. NonfoodTech: RoboticsTrends: TechStrategyMobile commerceMarketing: In StoreHoliday & Events 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Holiday Shopping Trends and Payments Innovations: Experience as Competitive Advantage As the holiday shopping season approaches, retailers face increased pressure to facilitate a seamless and secure shopping experience. This is an opportunity to not only capture share of wallet but also build lasting customer loyalty and trust. Payments technology is central to the shopping experience. Innovations like biometrics and tap-to-pay have transformed how, when and […] Retail TouchPoints November 28, 2024November 28, 2024 4 min read ConsumersTechnology & InnovationHoliday & EventsAIShoppersOmnichannelData & InsightsMarketing: In StoreBNPLTrends: FinanceConsultingTrends: ShoppingCOVID19StrategyPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: Social MediaLegal & CriminalBOPISPricing & PromotionsMarketing: ShopperBrick and MortarStore LocationOperations & Supply ChainDeliveryExecutivesMobile commerceMarketing: Trade 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Slay Black Friday: Five Ways Marketers Can Engage Gen Z With Gen Z’s spending power increasing, Richard Hanscott, CEO of communications software provider Esendex, explains how brands can tap into this valuable group of spenders this Black Friday. If you’re not targeting Gen Z this black Friday, you could be missing out on half a billion pounds worth of sales. This group – born between […] Martechcube November 22, 2024November 22, 2024 4 min read ConsumersHoliday & EventsMarketing: Social MediaTechnology & InnovationShoppersInternational - UKData & InsightsMeta (Facebook)TikTokESG and CSRExecutivesInternationalTwitterTargetReturnsPricing & PromotionsGoogleMobile commerceAldiPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: VoiceMarketing: BrandRegional GroceryMarketing: TradeDept. FrozenBrick and MortarAI 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG & FMCG Roundup Of The Top 2021 Retail & CPG Trends How did Beyoncé, Simone Biles, and boozeless beer shape our shopping trends? As the year winds down, it’s time to review 2021’s retail predictions—and the surprises that popped up along the way. This trend analysis can give U.S. and global consumer packaged goods (CPG) suppliers and retailers clarity on adapting to and satisfying consumers’ evolving […] RangeMe December 8, 2021July 5, 2022 11 min read ConsumersAmazonBOPISBrick and MortarDeliveryCOVID19Dept. Adult BevDept. GroceryCPG: Adult BeverageHealth & WellnessDept. BeverageDept. FreshDept. HBCDept. DairyConsultingBest BuyBed Bath & Beyond7-Eleven & SpeedwayCVSDept. ApparelInstacartInclusivityEconomyAssociatesMarketing: Social MediaDept. NonfoodDept. RefrigeratedOperations & Supply ChainHoliday & EventsInternational - UKMarketing: In StoreBNPLExecutivesKrogerInternationalMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: BrandInternational - North AmericaMarketing: TradeMobile commerceDollar GeneralDollar Tree 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG & FMCG Roundup Of The Top 2021 Retail and CPG Trends How did Beyoncé, Simone Biles, and boozeless beer shape our shopping trends? As the year winds down, it’s time to review 2021’s retail predictions—and the surprises that popped up along the way. This trend analysis can give U.S. and global consumer packaged goods (CPG) suppliers and retailers clarity on adapting to and satisfying consumers’ evolving […] RangeMe December 8, 2021December 8, 2021 11 min read ConsumersAmazonBOPISDept. Adult BevDept. GroceryBrick and MortarHealth & WellnessDeliveryDept. BeverageDept. FreshDept. HBCCOVID19Dept. DairyInstacartEconomyInclusivityDept. ApparelCPG: Adult BeverageMarketing: Social MediaDept. Nonfood7-Eleven & SpeedwayBed Bath & BeyondBest BuyDept. RefrigeratedOperations & Supply ChainInternational - UKHoliday & EventsConsultingPepsiCoMarketing: In StoreCVSAssociatesPricing & PromotionsExecutivesPartnershipsKrogerMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionInternationalMarketing: BrandDollar GeneralDollar TreeMobile commerceMarketing: TradeInternational - North America 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
Trends & External Forces Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Associates & Employees Merchandising Stores & Formats Walmart to Expand Digital Shelf Labels Chainwide Walmart will deploy digital shelf labels (DSLs) chainwide this year, doubling the approximately 2,300 U.S. locations currently using the technology (Walmart U.S. operates more than 4,600 stores). With more than 120,000 items in a typical Walmart store, managing price changes manually requires significant associate hours. Additionally, these DSLs are equipped with LED lights that make […] Written by Retail TouchPoints March 8, 2026March 8, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
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Channel: Mass Channel: Mass Target to stop carrying cereals with certified synthetic colors The company’s decision follows recent moves by retailers including Walmart and Save A Lot to scrub foods of artificial dyes. Written by Grocery Dive March 3, 2026March 8, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Technology & Innovation Anthropic’s Claude hits No. 2 on Apple’s top free apps list after Pentagon rejection OpenAI’s ChatGPT remains the top free app in the U.S. on Apple’s rankings, but Claude has steadily gained traction. Written by CNBC February 28, 2026March 8, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Media & Marketing Data & Insights Walmart app connects suppliers with store-level data Walmart Data Ventures introduced Scintilla In-Store so field representatives can see real-time data — in part to reduce out-of-stocks. Written by RetailDive February 27, 2026March 8, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked