Grocers’ efforts to drive sales with digital deals may go unnoticed by consumers. The Context As economic pressures have prompted many consumers to reevaluate their food spending, grocers have been doing everything possible to incentivize purchasing. One of the key tools at their disposal has...
Walmart has launched Clean Beauty, an online shop featuring products aimed at environmentally conscious shoppers. The retail giant announced the rollout Thursday (March 15), noting that the “clean” name comes from the fact that featured products are made without ingredients on its Made Without List...
January’s consumer spending numbers have turned out to be a temporary reprieve, as customers continue to cut back. The most recent Commerce Department spending numbers were released on Wednesday (Mar. 15) and showed overall sales slumping 0.4%, a sharp drop compared to the previous month’s...
Boxed may file for bankruptcy as the SVB collapse exacerbates existing economic challenges. The bulk eCommerce grocer and retailer (which also has a software and services arm) stated in a recent 8-K filing with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that it is looking into “the...
Klarna and Clarity AI have teamed up to provide environmental impact information to consumers who have purchased electronics. Clarity AI’s global sustainability tech platform and Klarna’s payments technology and shopping service will work together to show “conscious badges” to consumers who have made an electronics purchase...
Glossier has made some changes to its leadership team and its business model that includes offering products in Sephora stores. The beauty brand has promoted Marie Suter to chief creative officer, Kleona Mack to chief marketing officer and has brought on Chitra Balireddi as chief commercial officer, Glossier said...
Visual commerce platform StoryStream is tapping into a growing consumer demand for live video shopping. The London-based company announced the launch of its video shopping tool Thursday (March 16), saying it had tested the product with brands that include Braun, Lancome, and Oral-B. “With video...
Specialty discount store Five Below is looking to appeal to a new demographic of customers with its Five Beyond concept, which sells items priced above $5 but “still below the rest,” according to the company website. The new store prototype officially made its debut during...
Lulus is not fast fashion. But that’s not what most shoppers think. Since its inception, the retailer has been clear about its focus on providing luxurious items at affordable prices. Co-founder and then-CEO Colleen Winter reiterated this message during an interview with Glossy in 2019,...
