In today’s economy, retailers are on a perpetual quest to connect with their consumers in more meaningful ways. In this pursuit, the focus has shifted toward leveraging the channels where consumers are already engaged. While third-party advertisements are by no means a new concept, they...
Target’s latest earnings results were notable for the general pullback in consumers’ spending on discretionary items and a continuing impact from retail theft. Elsewhere in the second-quarter 2023 results that were posted Wednesday (Aug. 16), there were notable positive data points, underscoring the appeal of omnichannel and same-day...
TJX, the parent company of popular off-price retailers like T.J.Maxx and Marshalls, recorded 6% overall comparable sales growth in the quarter ending on July 29. The company’s diverse product mix and increased customer traffic were key factors contributing to this growth, TJX CEO Ernie Herrman...
At the end of the day, consumers love conveniences that can make their lives incrementally easier, whether it’s the control and speed of self-checkout or the cut-down cooking times of ready-made meals. The high rate of buy online, pickup in-store (BOPIS) use in the United...
Petco has teamed with dog nutrition brand Ollie to bring human-grade dog food to Petco customers. The partnership, announced Tuesday (Aug. 15), offers pet parents access to a service previously available only via online, direct-to-consumer subscription, making Petco the first nationwide pet retailer selling Ollie’s...
7-Eleven Australia is gearing up to roll out frictionless checkout in an effort to meet convenience store customers’ need for speed. In an emailed press release, the Australian branch of the global convenience retail giant shared that it is partnering with checkout technology company Grabango....
As automation is increasingly taking over quick-service restaurant (QSR) occasions, it is not only restaurants looking to capitalize on the shift — Nestle’s frozen pizza brand DiGiorno is looking to get in on the action. The food giant is testing a pizza-making vending machine, selling...
Amazon may be cutting back on its private-label offerings overall, but it seems that, when it comes to grocery brands, the eCommerce giant may just be getting started. The company will be adding brick-and-mortar grocery subsidiary Whole Foods Market’s private-label brand, 365 by Whole Foods...
As restaurants look to expand their reach to more parts of consumers’ day-to-day routines, many fast-food chains are getting into consumer-packaged goods (CPG). Take, for example, the coffee aisle, which is filling up with restaurant brands. Tim Hortons, the North American coffee chain with more...
