A Schieber Research report on the role of e-commerce as a significant and growing retail channel, the challenges of the “last mile” and the importance of convenience and personalization through data. Prepared for Carmelon Digital Marketing. If you are a...
Can consumer demand for ultra-convenience bring back door-to-door sales? Today, our cherished Volley member Nurit Gaon (France) has told us excitedly how an unexpected visit from Bofrost saved her family’s dinner. To those unaware of the phenomenon, Bofrost is a...
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....
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...