Target Corp announced that it has agreed to acquire Shipt, Inc., a leading online same-day delivery platform, for $550 million in cash. The move—one of the largest acquisitions in Target’s history—means same-day delivery will be an option at about half of Target...
Many of our clients are consumer goods marketers and retailers, who ask us: Does brick & mortar have a future in a digital world? Our answer is, yes. However, brick & mortar will surely transition, simply because it no longer serves as the only way to buy and...
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....
Amazon: Key Success Factors 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...
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 –...