Brick and mortar plays a significant part in the omni-channel world. Stores, no longer the only way to buy and receive products, transform into a hub, an experimentation and exploration space. Leveraging physical presence is a strength for retailers: no wonder, then, that digital players are increasingly opening physical stores.
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What's better than paying $99 per year and receiving a 2-day shipping for free on most orders? The answer would be, getting a 2-day shipping option for free. That's exactly what Walmart / Jet.com are now offering to US shoppers, for any order over $35. And, since the...
These are the leading consumer and NPD trends to expect in 2018 in food, beverage, beauty, and household goods, based on Schieber Research’s competitive intelligence and research methodology.
Aiming to solve the “last mile” challenge, that is – the last step in the shipping process as products make their way from a fulfillment center to the consumer’s door, Walmart has added another star to its growing e-commerce portfolio. The company announced yesterday (Oct. 3) that it has acquired Parcel, a technology based, same-day and last-mile delivery company specializing in perishable and non-perishable delivery to customers in New York City, for an undisclosed sum which is “smaller than previous acquisitions” the company made this year (e.g., Bonobos’ $ 310mn acquisition).
Online personalization can manifest through the display of influencers, or "personality types", that either reflect the shopper's own personality/ body - or their aspired identity. Years ago, Nike Women utilized 4 types of women - the Yogi, the...
Mapping the reasons for Amazon's industry leadership and growth is a difficult task. There is hardly an area of innovation left untapped (often, re-invented) by the company. Amazon's mission is to be a “customer focused company”, and this guides any...
E-commerce in grocery is gaining even more attention than ever following the acquisition of Whole Foods Market by Amazon, and food manufacturers are looking for digital capabilities to complete their product offering. Meal kits seem like a relatively easy bet - lower...
Consumer segmentation creates an opportunity for companies, to develop products and services that were previously unavailable to consumers, but may respond to an existing need. In CPG, one such need is the time-commitment insight: time scarcity/convenience vs...
Allergy-free food and beverage continues to drive the industry. These products do not contain allergens such as nuts, gluten, dairy, soy and/or eggs, and they are growing due to actual and perceived sensitivity, perceived health profile, and - soon - gut health and...
Today, Amazon has unveiled its grocery store concept - Amazon Go. Beyond product variety, this store re-imagines convenience through a completely seamless, digital check out. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrmMk1Myrxc This kind of store may hold many benefits...
