Grocery is driving e-commerce success at Walmart

A new study shows 26% of the retail giant’s e-commerce sales came from food and beverages in Q2, a sign that its efforts in the online marketplace are paying off.  

By Sandy Skrovan • Aug. 30, 2017

Unilever turns to pop-ups for CPGs

St. Ives has been running a summertime "mixing bar" in New York City where consumers can get advice, make custom blends and — of course — buy soap.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 30, 2017

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How personalization shapes the retail industry

As consumer data becomes more readily available, a host of new opportunities have opened up for retailers that want to tap into shopper data.

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Millennials more likely to have a subscription service

A new study shows that the generation is more likely to subscribe to almost everything, including shave clubs, beauty boxes and meal kits.

By Cara Salpini • Aug. 29, 2017

Target merges Cartwheel into flagship mobile app

On deck are more changes, including mobile payments for REDcard users, who already enjoy 5% off all purchases and free shipping on online orders.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 29, 2017

Inside Amazon + Whole Foods: The first day

As Amazon started running the upscale grocer on Monday, special sales were the main draw. But the changes go beyond just low prices.

By Jeff Wells • Aug. 29, 2017

Push notifications boost in-app spending by 16%

A new report provides insights on driving app monetization.

By Robert Williams • Aug. 29, 2017

Pacific Sunwear teams up with PredictSpring for new mobile app

PredictSpring brings another retailer into the mobile era, with an app featuring a shoppable Instagram for bankruptcy survivor Pacific Sunwear.

By Dan O'Shea • Aug. 29, 2017

American Apparel's new site echoes founder Dov Charney

The brand is now owned by Canadian basics wholesaler Gildan Activewear, but its website re-launch retains Charney’s aesthetic as well as his commitment to sweatshop-free manufacturing.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 29, 2017

Walmart, Target, Toys R Us bet big on ‘Star Wars’ Force Friday

The big-box retailer's build-up to the release of the next Star Wars movie begins this weekend and marks the third year in a row of such events.

By Dan O'Shea • Aug. 28, 2017

Walmart quietly releases inclusive Thanksgiving ad online

The new spot, "Many Chairs, One Table," evokes Coke’s iconic "Hilltop" ad and comes in the wake of division and violence in Charlottesville.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 28, 2017

Nordstrom expands mobile reservation service

The feature is just another way for the department store to extend its famous customer service to consumers' phones, and 43 more stores. 

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 28, 2017

Amazon expands influencer program

It's not clear yet how effective the move will be, but if the e-commerce giant gets it right, Amazon could be the next HSN, according to one analyst.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 28, 2017

Groupon reaffirms dynamic pricing strategy

The company renewed a partnership with Boomerang Commerce to continue price optimization efforts.

By Dan O'Shea • Aug. 25, 2017

Amazon's Whole Foods takeover immediately cuts prices, grows Prime

After the deal goes into effect Monday, prices will drop on grocery staples and Whole Foods’ private-label brands will be available to Prime members.

By Jeff Wells, Corinne Ruff • Aug. 25, 2017

75% of omnishoppers search in-store, buy online

A survey also found that consumer electronics omnishoppers spend an average of 22% more online than single-channel shoppers.

By Dan O'Shea • Aug. 24, 2017

How Target is using small-format stores to score with younger shoppers

The big-box retailer is betting big on convenient, localized small-format stores to win over millennial and Gen Z college consumers. 

By Corinne Ruff • Aug. 24, 2017

Rite Aid upgrades product discovery and sourcing process

As consumers flock to trending products, online platform RangeMe is giving Rite Aid a better chance of quickly stocking up on such products.

By Dan O'Shea • Aug. 24, 2017

Study: Instagram influences almost 75% of user purchase decisions

Consumers are increasingly using the social media platform as a style and purchasing guide for clothing, makeup, shoes and jewelry, according to recent research.

By Cara Salpini • Aug. 23, 2017

Shoe Carnival taps Shopkick for mobile loyalty program

As the footwear category faces upheaval, Shoe Carnival is looking to increase in-store mobile engagement with Shopkick.

By Dan O'Shea • Aug. 23, 2017

Study: Online sales, mobile payments spur back-to-school shopping growth

New research suggests retailers need to understand that "omnichannel is the new normal" for the back-to-school shopping season. 

By Dan O'Shea • Aug. 23, 2017

Millennials prefer stores and fewer emails

But they are comfortable being tracked digitally, according to research from multichannel behavioral marketing platform SmarterHQ.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 23, 2017

Where should retailers invest their shopping ad budgets this holiday season?

Social media platforms are pushing hard for a bigger piece of a pie that's previously been owned by Google. 

By Maureen Alley and Chantal Tode • Aug. 23, 2017

QVC partners with YouCam Makeup for virtual try-on offer

The TV shopping network is breaking new ground with the launch of an augmented reality app that's used in real-time alongside a broadcast TV event.

By Dan O'Shea • Aug. 22, 2017

Inside Backstage, Macy's off-price Hail Mary

Macy's is late to the off-price party, but the company is betting it can boost sales, traffic and real estate productivity by expanding the Backstage concept. And if they can keep customers from going to T.J. Maxx or Ross — even better.

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 22, 2017

Patagonia's first TV ad gets political as national monuments decision looms

The outdoor retailer's founder issued a call-to-action asking viewers to defend public lands from the Trump administration, a marketing move core to its brand message.

By Cara Salpini • Aug. 22, 2017