Rite Aid points to pharmacists as one key in its recent growth. Plus, Walmart+ marks its first anniversary with low-key acknowledgement, and Honest’s soft sales are causing problems in a variety of ways. Data: 49,171: Approximate number of Walmart+ and Amazon Prime subscribers, respectively. 60%:...
Mattress Firm is considering going public. Plus, how an emphasis on climate change is helping the resale market grow, and why Freestyle is so popular among Stitch Fix customers. Data: 70%: Share of consumers who say climate change is more important than ever. 12M: Tons...
Grover brings tech rental to the U.S. after a successful run in Europe. Plus, why eCommerce searches need to focus more on improving sales results rather than speed, and ShipBob’s CEO says D2C companies must ensure that fulfillment is part of their process. Data: $200M:...
Direct-to-consumer brand Brunt is looking to be part of the $12 billion work boot and apparel market. Plus, Shopify sees social media as the new home for digital Main Street, and Crocs executives say the company is aiming for $5 billion in sales by 2026....
Augmented reality is at the heart of the connected store of the future. Plus, we explore balancing the cost of easy returns and customer loyalty, and all the latest news from Amazon and Walmart. Data: 44%: Amazon’s share of eCommerce purchases in health and personal...
Brilliant Earth is looking at millennials and Gen Z customers as the key cogs in their long-term future. Plus, consumer spending rebounds in August behind back-to-school shopping and a rise in eCommerce, and Walmart’s share of the food and beverage business dwarfs Amazon’s. Data: 0.7%:...
Retailers are hoping shoppers will return en masse to their stores during the 2021 holiday shopping season. Plus, Amazon and Walmart retain a small slice of the wellness market, and Parachute adds furniture sales to its quest for whole-home domination. Data: 4.0%; 5.9%: Shares of...
Virtual sales associates are pushing chatbots into the background. Plus, security and supply chain woes could mar the annual release of Apple’s new products, and Salesforce and FedEx have signed a multi-year logistics deal for eCommerce retailers. Data: 20%: Anticipated January 2022 price increase by...
The high-touch beauty industry gets a boost from touchless digital payment options. Plus, Amazon remains the undisputed champion in sporting goods sales, and Rebag CEO says that $50 billion in luxury goods are stashed in shoppers’ closets. Data: 44%: Amazon’s share of sporting goods, hobby...
