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Retail Types, Stores

As US consumers slow down, Walmart is muscling out its competition

September 27, 2023

Via: Retail Dive

The U.S. consumer may be slowing down, but Walmart is not. The retail giant is notching market share gains by leveraging its massive legacy brick-and-mortar footprint as well as embracing new revenue streams, according to recent research from analysts at […]


FMCG products, Retail Types

Should Chicago Be Getting Into the Grocery Business?

September 22, 2023

Via: RetailWire

In Chicago, Mayor Brandon Johnson is conducting a feasibility study to determine whether the city could open a municipally owned grocery store in an underserved neighborhood on the South or West side. At least six grocery stores, including four Walmart […]


E-commerce, Retail Types

Amazon to hire 250,000 people for the holidays

September 20, 2023

Via: Retail Dive

The retail industry typically hires hundreds of thousands of people to support holiday operations. But it appears that some companies have pulled back on seasonal hiring so far this year, with plans at their lowest since 2008, CNN reported. But […]


FMCG products, Retail Types

Grocery Delivery Competition Heats Up with Faster Service, Extended Hours

September 15, 2023

Via: Retail TouchPoints

Several grocery retailers are capitalizing on new growth opportunities in the delivery arena by enhancing their services: Albertsons has added 30-minute delivery and pickup services, and Walmart has extended same-day delivery hours to 10 p.m. Additionally, Giant Eagle has partnered […]


E-commerce, Retail Types

Ebay Develops New AI Listing Tool to Streamline Seller and Buyer Experiences

September 11, 2023

Via: Retail TouchPoints

Sellers on any online marketplace know that the key to success is a well-constructed product detail page (PDP). But putting together a good PDP can be time-consuming, which is why many marketplaces are now rolling out AI-powered tools to help […]


E-commerce, Retail Types

Will Walmart Marketplace Become the Retail Giant’s Focus for E-Commerce Expansion?

September 8, 2023

Via: RetailWire

Walmart added fuel to the expansion of its digital marketplace with an in-person event for third-party sellers. The Walmart Marketplace summit, which started on August 30, invited merchants of all sizes to participate to help Walmart further develop its digital […]


E-commerce, Retail Types

Elevating the Last Mile: Transformative Trends and Customer-Centric Evolution in E-commerce

September 7, 2023

Via: SCMR Editorial

The proliferation of e-commerce and the imperative for an omnichannel fulfillment experience has culminated in the advancement of an additional facet within the realm of transportation – namely, the final or last mile. Historically, the transportation framework consisted of a […]


FMCG products, Retail Types

Instacart Enhances Grocery Solutions with New AI Features, More In-Store Engagement Opportunities

September 7, 2023

Via: Retail TouchPoints

Instacart has made a number of updates to its tools for grocers, further expanding its reach beyond its own app. The updates include new features for retailers that use the Instacart Storefront solution to power their ecommerce; updated functionality for […]


Retail Types, Stores

Marks & Spencer Deploys AI-Powered Visual Compliance Solution Across 500 Stores

September 5, 2023

Via: Retail TouchPoints

Marks & Spencer (M&S) has adopted AI-based technology, delivered on handheld devices, which compares images of products in stores to store-specific planograms, providing an instant view of shelf-level compliance. The SymphonyAI Retail CPG Store Intelligence technology is being rolled out […]


Stores

Dollar Tree Pays $1.35 Million OSHA Fine to Settle Safety Complaints

August 24, 2023

Via: Retail TouchPoints

Dollar Tree will pay a $1.35 million fine to settle safety violations that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has “repeatedly cited at multiple stores,” according to the U.S. Department of Labor. The retailer, which also operates the Family […]


FMCG products, Retail Types

Is Retail Grocery Heading Toward a Final Showdown?

August 23, 2023

Via: RetailWire

The Kroger-Albertsons merger is estimated to have a 75% chance of being completed, as reported by WCPO 9. If this merger is fully approved, Kroger and Albertsons would control approximately a quarter of the food retail market in the United […]


Retail Types, Stores

Why Did Walmart Outperform Target in the Second Quarter?

August 22, 2023

Via: RetailWire

Same-store sales at Walmart’s U.S. stores climbed 6.4% in the second quarter while rival Target’s declined 5.4%, although both discounters warned that consumer spending remains challenged. Doug McMillon, CEO of Walmart, said on a call with analysts, “Jobs, wages, and […]


E-commerce, Retail Types

Retail leaders struggle to find budget for emerging tech goals, study finds

August 22, 2023

Via: Retail Dive

Long before the recent peak in generative AI interest, emerging technology had to prove its business value. Leaders weigh the cost of launching new tech against the advantages it can produce. Gartner expects AI deployments to have an immaterial impact […]


E-commerce, Retail Types

The Convergence of AI and Composable Architecture in Ecommerce

August 10, 2023

Via: Retail TouchPoints

With the help of ChatGPT and Bard, the hype around generative AI has soared over the past few months, with experts shouting daily from the mountaintops about its potential to revolutionize the retail industry. From generating product descriptions and dynamic […]


E-commerce, Retail Types

As Mobile Sales Surge, Retailers Double Down on the App Experience

August 10, 2023

Via: Retail TouchPoints

Insider Intelligence predicts that mobile commerce sales will account for 43.4% of total U.S. retail ecommerce sales — and 6.5% of all U.S. retail sales — in 2023. Although standard m-commerce sites offer ease and convenience, more consumers are spending […]


E-commerce, Retail Types

Creating an Effective Retail Omnichannel Experience for Consumers

August 10, 2023

Via: RIS News

The new norm for the modern-day consumer includes access to multiple, convenient channels when interacting with a business. By combining your company’s touchpoints and contact channels to create an omnichannel customer experience, this will significantly enhance a consumer’s brand journey. […]


E-commerce, Retail Types

Are Security Concerns Driving Cart Abandonment?

August 7, 2023

Via: RetailWire

Cart abandonment is one of the top challenges plaguing e-commerce, as executives are well aware. More than 84% of retailers had tracked cart abandonment on their website in the past six months as of September 2022, according to a survey […]


FMCG products, Retail Types

FoodLand Launches New Retail Media Network

August 2, 2023

Via: RIS News

Hawaii’s oldest and largest grocery chain is launching a brand-new retail media network. The partnership will integrate Foodland’s first-party data with CitrusAd’s relevancy algorithm, allowing brands, big and small, to engage with Foodland consumers in a more targeted approach and […]


Retail Types, Stores

Tractor Supply Increases Long-Term Growth Target to 3,000 Stores

July 28, 2023

Via: Retail TouchPoints

Rural lifestyle retailer Tractor Supply is revving up its growth plans with a new long-term target of eventually operating 3,000 stores in the U.S. — 200 more stores than previous targets. The retailer currently has 2,200 locations and will open […]


E-commerce, Retail Types

Could More Returns Lead To More Customer Retention?

July 26, 2023

Via: RetailWire

You know why retailers’ efforts to reduce returns have been backfiring, but what about brands that have been making returns even easier and more accessible for customers? These retailers are making a good name for themselves at a time when […]