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Grocery Roundup: Instacart Launches Family Carts for Subscribers; Sprouts Taps B2B Wholesale Marketplace
June 17, 2022

In a move to compete with grocers’ direct delivery offerings, Instacart has announced a new subscription service, Instacart+, an updated version of its previous Instacart Express program with a new focus on family shopping. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Grocery Shoppers Engage More With Brands That Offer Fuel Rewards
June 17, 2022

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Petco Goes After Tractor Supply, Walmart With New Rural Farm Store Format
June 17, 2022

After a two-year spike in pet ownership and backyard farming, as well as an unprecedented increase in rural relocations made possible by remote work opportunities, the country’s second-largest chain of pet stores is getting into the farm and animal feed business. Get the Full Story...

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TikTok Sees Exodus of Influencers From UK Shopping Service
June 17, 2022

Citing low pay, long hours and inferior products, TikTok influencers in the United Kingdom have begun leaving the platform’s eCommerce program, the Financial Times (FT) reported Friday (June 17). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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AMZN vs WMT Weekly: Let the Markdowns Begin
June 17, 2022

First came weak retail sales for the month of May that simply confirmed the changing mindset and economic climate that consumers had already lived — and knew — all too well.   Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Today in Retail: Target Launching Adult Beverages Line; Revlon Bankruptcy Reflects Challenges for Beauty Brands
June 16, 2022

Today in retail, Amazon preps Prime Day, while retailers worry about a weak economic environment for discretionary and “big ticket” purchases. Plus, Tommy Hilfiger partners with My Wardrobe HQ on a reCommerce collection and Chewy’s act of kindness gives the pet supply company positive PR...

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Boohoo Could Join Other Brands Charging for Online Returns
June 16, 2022

As returns eat into more of its profits, U.K. retailer Boohoo is weighing charging customers a fee when they send back unwanted merchandise, Bloomberg reported on Thursday (June 16). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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The Data Point: Brazil’s Smartphone-Centric Shoppers Report 58% Less Friction
June 16, 2022

Taking a different path to digitization, Brazil is a nation where more people have smartphones than they do bank accounts, creating a unique mix of mobile-first digital engagement mixed with vast opportunity to make more connections between consumers and brands. Get the Full Story Complete...

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‘Big Ticket’ Retailers Look to Home Equity as Sales Savior
June 16, 2022

With nearly three-quarters of the U.S. population currently contending with a heat wave, consumer demand for fans, air conditioners, water toys and more will surely be brisk this week, providing retailers with a much-needed boost in business from their cash-strapped customers. Get the Full Story...