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
Associates & Employees Chatbot startup Zowie raises $14M in Series A funding The company will use the funds to hire more employees and expand its product. RetailDive May 25, 2022May 25, 2022 < 1 min read Start UpsMarketing: VoiceAssociates 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
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 Digitally Native Brands Hit The Wall Despite all the hype, after gobs of venture capital investment, several high profile IPO’s and some big moves into physical retail, the OG’s of the new wave of DTC are running into trouble. Most of the digitally native brands that were supposed to disrupt the retail industry (think Warby Parker, Stitch Fix, Allbirds, Caspar, […] Remarkable Retail Podcast May 24, 2022May 24, 2022 2 min read PodcastsMarketing: SocialResults & InvestmentShoppersAmazonInternational - North AmericaTechnology & InnovationDept. GroceryWarby ParkerTwitterStart UpsTargetWalmartData & InsightsConsultingBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Ocado to purchase robotics start-up Myrmex for £8.1m Ocado is purchasing materials handling robotics start-up Myrmex Inc for £8.1m ($10.2m), it announced on Monday. The online supermarket acquired a minority stake in Athens-based Myrmex in 2020 and assigned… The post Ocado to purchase robotics start-up Myrmex for £8.1m appeared first on Latest Retail Technology News From Across The Globe – Charged. ChargedRetail May 24, 2022May 24, 2022 < 1 min read OcadoTech: RoboticsStart UpsInternational - UKTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
International The Very Group back on track for £4bn IPO The Very Group is expected to be floated on the London Stock Exchange in mid-2023, after the owners called off the plans for a £4bn IPO last year due to… The post The Very Group back on track for £4bn IPO appeared first on Latest Retail Technology News From Across The Globe – Charged. ChargedRetail May 24, 2022May 24, 2022 < 1 min read Start UpsResults & InvestmentInternational - UKTechnology & InnovationPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Bidnamic bags $5m Series A funding from Gresham House Ventures Google Shopping e-commerce marketing platform Bidnamic has completed a $5 million Series A funding round led by Gresham House Ventures. This marks the UK-based venture’s first institutional investment. The round also included existing angel investors, such as Marin Mayer, co-founder of Booking.com, Chris Forrest, board advisor to Net-A-Porter, and Luke Judge, former CEO at Incubeta. […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub May 23, 2022May 23, 2022 < 1 min read Marketing: SocialTwitterStart UpsResults & InvestmentExecutivesTechnology & InnovationInternational - UKGoogleAcquisitionDept. ApparelPartnershipsDept. Natural / OrganicDept. FuelDeliveryOperations & Supply Chain 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Start Ups Very Group back on track for £4bn IPO The Very Group is expected to be floated on the London Stock Exchange in mid-2023, after the owners called off the plans for a £4bn IPO… View Article The Retail Bulletin May 23, 2022May 23, 2022 < 1 min read Start UpsResults & InvestmentPredictions and ForecastsInternational - UKDept. Apparel 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit clicOH’s shipping technology provides Amazon-like logistics to e-commerce companies in LatAm E-commerce is an $85 billion business in Latin America, and as that market is poised to essentially double in three years, the current consumer demands to receive orders on time and packaged correctly will only increase. For decades, e-commerce giants, like Amazon and MercadoLibre, have perfected the logistics and delivery technology for their marketplaces, but […] Tech Crunch May 23, 2022May 23, 2022 2 min read Operations & Supply ChainDeliveryTechnology & InnovationAmazonResults & InvestmentData & InsightsStart UpsCPG: Adult BeverageConsumersCOVID19ExecutivesInternational - North AmericaAssociatesPartnershipsQ CommerceShopifySustainability 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Ocado Group looks to acquire robotics startup Myrmex Ocado Group has announced the proposed acquisition of materials handling robotics startup Myrmex for approximately €10.2 million. The two companies expect to complete the deal by 6th June. Ocado Group previously acquired a minority stake in Myrmex in October 2020 and appointed it to design and develop a proprietary solution, Automated Frameload, that automates the […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub May 23, 2022May 23, 2022 < 1 min read OcadoAcquisitionTech: RoboticsMarketing: SocialTwitterTechnology & InnovationStart UpsShoppersExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem FloorFound grabs more capital to grow its oversized recommerce business While we had the chance to be at home more over the past few years, you may have spruced up a home office or replaced a couch. However, once the new item was in your home, you may have had some buyer’s remorse or the item didn’t live up to its website photo. In any […] Tech Crunch May 19, 2022May 19, 2022 2 min read RecommerceTechnology & InnovationConsumersResults & InvestmentReturnsData & InsightsDept. NonfoodPartnershipsOperations & Supply ChainSustainabilityStart UpsDept. ApparelWeatherThick DataDept. AppliancesExecutivesHealth & Wellness 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Dutch Fintech in3 raises $85.3 million series B round and announces partnership with Mollie in3, a Dutch ‘Buy-Now-Pay-Later’ (BNPL) fintech has today announced a $85.3m Series B funding round from the British VC Force over Mass, U.S. institutional asset manager Waterfall Asset Management LLC and Dutch investor Finch Capital. Launched in 2018, in3 gives consumers the option to pay in 3 instalments without interest or other hidden costs. Current customers […] Modern Retail May 19, 2022May 19, 2022 < 1 min read Trends: FinanceTechnology & InnovationStart UpsPartnershipsInternational - UKConsumersResults & InvestmentBNPL 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Seven retail technology funding rounds you need to know about RTIH rounds up the retail systems ventures who have been making waves with major investments, including Flink, buymie, Next, Storyblok, and GreyOrange. 1. Nexite Nexite, whose Bluetooth tag and SaaS merchandise platform delivers real-time in-store sales intelligence aligned to customer behaviour, has raised $67 million in a Series C round of funding, and $100 million […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub May 19, 2022May 19, 2022 3 min read Technology & InnovationResults & InvestmentMarketing: SocialTwitterPartnershipsDeliveryExecutivesOperations & Supply ChainStart UpsQ CommerceShoppersConsumersMarketing: In StoreTech: RoboticsBrick and MortarDept. GroceryWalmartOmnichannelDept. ApparelInternational - North AmericaMarketing: Broadcast 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation TechCrunch+ roundup: DTC data strategy, starting up solo, insuretech growth versus risk Because solo founders don’t have to run decisions past anyone, they exert near-total control over their startup’s mission. But you’ve got to pay the cost to be the boss: A shot-caller must be comfortable with making decisions under pressure and needs to be adept at fundraising, recruiting, onboarding, managing … well, everything. According to Russ […] Tech Crunch May 17, 2022May 17, 2022 4 min read Technology & InnovationPepsiCoData & InsightsStrategyCustomer ExperienceCustomer ExperienceStart UpsShoppersMarketing: SocialTwitterDept. NonfoodPricing & PromotionsWeatherExecutivesHealth & WellnessSustainabilityPredictions and ForecastsConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing GreyOrange bags $110 million for automated fulfilment platform Blackrock Capital Group and Mithril Capital Management Group have announced a $110 million investment in robotic fulfilment and inventory optimisation software firm GreyOrange. GreyOrange, which works with the likes of Walmart and H&M, says it will use the cash to “accelerate the company’s technology leadership, continue our global expansion and further support the adoption of […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub May 17, 2022May 17, 2022 2 min read Technology & InnovationMarketing: SocialTwitterShoppersResults & InvestmentOperations & Supply ChainWalmartPartnershipsAssociatesCompetitionConsumersTech: RoboticsCOVID19OmnichannelSustainabilityInternational - North AmericaStart UpsPredictions and ForecastsData & InsightsExecutivesBrick and MortarDeliveryAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation VC Investments for Tech Startups Drop 26% in Q1 2022 Startups that had previously been seen as darlings have had to lay employees off and cut spending, canceling projects and generally scaling back ambitions, due to a seriously changed economy, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) wrote Monday (May 16). This is all part of what WSJ characterizes as a changed playing field for companies, even […] Pymnts.com May 17, 2022May 17, 2022 2 min read Technology & InnovationResults & InvestmentAssociatesTrends: FinanceStart UpsDeliveryEconomyFood DeliveryPredictions and ForecastsGopuffDept. GroceryQ CommerceSustainabilityExecutivesAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Start Ups Former Gymshark chairman joins fashion resale start-up Haru Former Gymshark chairman Paul Richardson has been appointed as chairman of fashion resale start-up Haru. The ecommerce company enables retailers, including clothing brands, to accept and resell pre-loved products, while… The post Former Gymshark chairman joins fashion resale start-up Haru appeared first on Latest Retail Technology News From Across The Globe – Charged. ChargedRetail May 16, 2022May 16, 2022 < 1 min read ExecutivesDept. ApparelStart UpsInternational - UKTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery Instacart Files Confidentially for IPO After 40% Valuation Reduction Instacart has moved closer to a planned IPO after confidentially submitting a draft registration statement with the SEC on May 11, 2022, although specific details were not revealed. While Instacart shared a valuation of $39 billion following a $265 million funding round in March 2021, by March 2022 the company had slashed its valuation by […] Retail TouchPoints May 13, 2022May 13, 2022 < 1 min read InstacartDeliveryResults & InvestmentStart UpsTechnology & InnovationPublixPredictions and ForecastsPartnershipsGovernmentDept. NonfoodConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
International US grocery delivery giant Instacart files for IPO US online grocery delivery platform Instacart has announced it has filed a draft registration statement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which if approved, allows it to list… The post US grocery delivery giant Instacart files for IPO appeared first on Latest Retail Technology News From Across The Globe – Charged. ChargedRetail May 13, 2022May 13, 2022 < 1 min read InstacartDeliveryStart UpsResults & InvestmentGovernmentInternational - UKTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery Instacart Begins IPO Process The Wall Street Journal this morning reports that Instacart filed “confidentially” a draft registration statement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), a first step in the process of an initial public offering (IPO). The New York Times explains that a confidential filing means that “it does not yet have to disclose certain data […] MorningNewsBeat May 13, 2022May 13, 2022 2 min read InstacartDeliveryResults & InvestmentStart UpsCOVID19PartnershipsEconomyGovernmentData & InsightsQ CommerceGopuffFood DeliveryCompetitionAcquisitionWhole FoodsBrick and MortarTechnology & InnovationDept. NonfoodDoorDashBest BuyAmazonWalmartSustainabilityShoppersPredictions and ForecastsOperations & Supply ChainKrogerExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Tidio raises $25M to automate customer service interactions During the pandemic especially, it’s become overwhelming for small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) to answer all of their customer service requests. A Freshworks survey found that companies experienced a 71% increase in overall contact volume between February 2020 and January 2021, and expect it to increase further. At the same time, customers — while empathetic […] Tech Crunch May 12, 2022May 12, 2022 3 min read ShoppersTechnology & InnovationMarketing: VoiceCustomer ExperienceCustomer ExperienceData & InsightsMarketing: SocialResults & InvestmentAssociatesReturnsShopifyOperations & Supply ChainExecutivesMeta (Facebook)Start UpsStore LocationPricing & PromotionsDeliveryPartnershipsThick DataDept. Natural / OrganicCOVID19Dept. NonfoodMarketing: Direct & Personalization 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery Instacart takes step toward IPO Online grocery delivery giant files confidential draft S-1 statement with SEC Supermarket News May 12, 2022May 12, 2022 < 1 min read InstacartDeliveryStart UpsResults & InvestmentGovernment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery Instacart files confidentially for IPO The announcement is a long-awaited step for the San Francisco-based company, which did not disclose further details on its potential offering. Grocery Dive May 12, 2022May 12, 2022 < 1 min read InstacartStart UpsResults & InvestmentDelivery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Online grocery delivery platform Instacart confidentially files for IPO in the U.S. Grocery delivery platform Instacart said late Wednesday it has filed a draft registration statement with the SEC, paving the way for the firm to list its shares. CNBC May 12, 2022May 12, 2022 2 min read InstacartDeliveryStart UpsResults & InvestmentGovernment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
Media & Marketing Lolli announces Shake Shack Bitcoin partnership Lolli users can now earn free Bitcoin rewards at Shake Shack when they shop with the former’s new Card Boost feature. In an online post, Lolli says: “Just link any debit or credit card on the Lolli app for iOS and activate a Shake Shack Card Boost before heading to Shake Shack to make a […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub May 11, 2022May 11, 2022 2 min read CryptoPartnershipsMarketing: SocialTwitterResults & InvestmentConsumersStart UpsMarketing: In StoreLowesKrogerExecutivesESG and CSR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Nexite raises $67M for its new approach to tagging and tracking merchandise in physical stores When it comes to commerce innovation, physical retail often feels like it gets the short end of the development stick against newer, faster-growing, more quantifiable (and still far from perfect) digital channels. But physical retail is far from disappearing altogether, and today a company that’s built a solution very specifically targeted at improving data around […] Tech Crunch May 11, 2022May 11, 2022 5 min read Data & InsightsTechnology & InnovationBrick and MortarMarketing: BroadcastShoppersDept. ApparelResults & InvestmentStart UpsOperations & Supply ChainPartnershipsTargetSustainabilityExecutivesLegal & CriminalMarketing: In StoreTech: IoTPackagingConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Nexite bags $67 million for tagging and tracking merchandise in stores Nexite, whose Bluetooth tag and SaaS merchandise platform delivers real-time in-store sales intelligence aligned to customer behaviour, has raised $67 million in a Series C round of funding, and $100 million overall. It plans to use both for R&D as well as to roll-out services to its first customers. The funding round was led by […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub May 11, 2022May 11, 2022 < 1 min read Data & InsightsShoppersBrick and MortarPartnershipsMarketing: In StoreResults & InvestmentTechnology & InnovationStart UpsExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Finance As markets shift, MercadoLibre’s falling share price shows no company is safe The declining valuations of major technology companies, including a host of recent IPOs, were partially triggered by lackluster guidance. As we saw this morning with Upstart, guidance can trump trailing results when it comes to setting investor sentiment about any particular company. For one company currently in the public market penalty box, however, the picture […] Tech Crunch May 10, 2022May 10, 2022 2 min read Results & InvestmentTechnology & InnovationTrends: FinanceStart UpsMarketing: SocialEconomyData & InsightsConsumersBNPL 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Self-Checkout Solution Provider Raises $62.5 Million Mashgin, a self-checkout solution powered by AI and computer vision, has raised $62.5 million in Series B funding at a $1.5 billion post-Series B valuation, making it a so-called “unicorn.” The funding round was led by NEA, joined by existing Mashgin investor Matrix Partners. Mashgin plans to use the investment to grow its team, accelerate […] Retail TouchPoints May 9, 2022May 9, 2022 2 min read Technology & InnovationTech: CashierlessBrick and MortarPartnershipsShoppersAmazonConsumersStart UpsCOVID19Dept. FuelExecutivesMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: SocialOperations & Supply ChainResults & InvestmentStore LocationTech: AIAI / ML 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