Valuable information, curated from dozens of sources around the globe, keeps you abreast of meaningful retail news. Subscribe to the newsletter and start your workday with the latest.
Many consumers are interested in AI assisted shopping, with younger people being most open to such experiences: “The results reveal that a minority of consumers — 44% — is at least somewhat...
READ MORETarget’s membership program is set to launch on April 7th: “The new program, Target Circle 360, combines three existing Target programs—Target’s free loyalty program Target Circle,...
READ MOREPrivate-label grocery products were popular with consumers in 2023: “Private label products accounted for 20.7% of grocery industry unit sales in 2023, a record level, according to data...
READ MORESam’s Club, along with other retailers, is making use of computer vision technology to improve the member experience: “Walmart-owned Sam’s Club is one retailer that has recently gone...
READ MORESmall suppliers have faced significant financial challenges over the past several years: “Since 2019, private middle market companies — which make up the backbones of supply chains — have...
READ MOREWalmart takes on inflation by offering customers the opportunity to buy a complete Easter meal for less than last year’s cost: “Walmart is committed to helping customers save money and...
READ MOREResearch by VML shows Gen Alphas value both online and offline experiences, including in-store shopping: “’There is no one-size-fits-all approach for Generation Alpha,’ says Debbie...
READ MORESenator Bob Casey, D-Pa, introduced a bill targeting “Shrinkflation,” a deceptive practice in which a manufacturer decreases the size/weight/volume of a product without reducing its...
READ MOREAmazon and Walmart intensify their AI rivalry, with Amazon focusing on robotics and B2B services, with Walmart emphasizing in-store processes and consumer engagement: “This week, Amazon...
READ MORESame-day delivery has its challenges, but many retailers find that getting products to customers quickly leads to higher sales: “Nearly one-third of retailers reported a revenue increase of...
READ MORE