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Instacart’s Reported Entry Into Ultrafast Delivery Could Be Devastating to Newer Startups
December 03, 2021

The crowded ultrafast grocery delivery space could be poised to get cleared out in one fell swoop. Insiders report that Instacart is looking to launch its own 15-minute delivery service, according to The Information, working with a delivery provider that has existing relationships with many...

Retail
Big Retailers Cater to Home Improvement Pros as Remodeling Trend Keeps Building
December 03, 2021

In a big year for home remodeling, major retailers in the space are one-upping each other to grab more of the professional market, including building new distribution infrastructure catering to pros and keeping store aisles clear for DIY customers looking for a new faucet. Get...

Retail
AMZN vs. WMT Weekly: Amazon Poised to Take Top Retailer Spot From Walmart
December 03, 2021

After three quarters in a row of lagging behind Amazon in the race for consumers’ retail spending, it’s all but assured that 2021 will prove to be the first year in decades that Walmart is not the largest retailer in the U.S. Get the Full...

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Popular Content Becomes Hot Merchandise for Media Companies
December 03, 2021

Contextual commerce is rapidly expanding as brands try to become more integrated into different parts of consumers’ everyday lives, with shoppable recipes, purchase options within videos and product listings alongside music players popping up across the internet. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Delivery
Leaked Info Shows Instacart Eyes 15-Minute Deliveries
December 03, 2021

Instacart is reportedly exploring 15-minute delivery of grocery and convenience items as the need for speed intensifies in the competitive delivery space, sources with firsthand knowledge of the plan told The Information. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Lids Goes International with London Stores 
December 03, 2021

Sports apparel retailer Lids said Friday (Dec. 3) it will open four stores in London later this month, with more than 20 brick-and-mortar stores across the U.K. by the end of 2022, according to a news release.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

B2B Payments
SMBs Reap Savings, Shed Headaches by Outsourcing Fleet Vehicle Fuel and Maintenance
December 03, 2021

This year has been a busy one for commercial fleets. Consumers want everything delivered, and businesses have had to re-engineer their business models to accommodate their demands. In the process, those companies are taking a harder look at line items that many haven’t even had...

International
Brazil’s Movile Bets on Logistics, Payments and the Metaverse to Sustain Growth Streak
December 03, 2021

A star of the pandemic digital shift, from massive mobile commerce growth to attracting FinTech investment, Brazil is cementing its position as an epicenter of digital innovation in Latin America. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Delivery
Ultrafast Grocery Delivery Service Jokr Leverages NYC Lessons to Drive Boston Expansion
December 03, 2021

With many digitally connected consumers now taking the ability to get groceries brought to their door for granted, eGrocers need to step it up in terms of speed and convenience to stand out. And now, rather than expecting delivery within hours, customers are starting to...