


Amazon’s Fresh Grocery Strategy: Beyond Whole Foods
A new report by OneClickRetail states that Amazon’s grocery sales exceeded $ 1.5bn in 2017. The report attributes much of the growth to Amazon’s June 2017 acquisition of Whole Foods Market. We would like to point out some other aspects of Amazon’s...
Target Buys Ship’t for $550mn; Here’s Why
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...
Door to Door: Bringing You the Store
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...