Albertsons Companies, the third-largest grocer in the United States, is getting into contextual commerce. In a joint news release with “shopper-tainment” platform Firework, the grocer announced Wednesday (Sept. 22) that it is launching shoppable videos and livestreams. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...
Walmart is integrating the grocery shopping experience with its overall eCommerce journey. The company sent out an email to consumers on Tuesday (Sept. 21) announcing its new website, noting that this “redesigned Walmart.com” allows customers to shop multiple fulfillment methods in one order. Get the...
Consumers have long placed a high value on convenience, and offering two-day shipping was once enough to meet that need. But as consumers continued to expect faster delivery options, it changed to next-day delivery, then same-day delivery and today it’s become delivery in 15 minutes....
Lingerie retailer ThirdLove is branching out into activewear with the launch of a workout line, including a selection of sports bras that have been in development for more than two years, according to a CNBC report on Wednesday (Sept. 22). Get the Full Story Complete...
In 2020, Chairish saw sales grow by 60%, which Co-founder and CEO Gregg Brockway attributed to the fact that it sits at the intersection of eCommerce and reCommerce, two rapidly accelerating parts of the retail industry, as consumers grow increasingly concerned about addressing climate change....
Online styling service Stitch Fix is rapidly expanding its offerings beyond its traditional “Fix,” wherein stylists choose products for clients without direct customer input, in an attempt to take a larger share of the apparel market and steady the company’s market volatility. Get the Full...
Mattress Firm’s confidential initial public offering (IPO) filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission earlier this week comes as competitors are facing increasing headwinds despite increased consumer focus on health and wellness. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...
Bed Bath & Beyond on Wednesday (Sept. 22) announced that it will offer on-demand delivery of home goods from more than 700 Bed Bath & Beyond stores and about 120 buybuy BABY locations through an expanded nationwide partnership with DoorDash that covers more than 60,000...
In today’s top retail news, consumer electronics rental service Grover is launching in the U.S. after success in several European markets, and ShipBob’s CEO tells PYMNTS that direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands need to make sure their customer experience extends through the fulfillment process. Also, Amazon is...
