direct-to-consumer

SVB Collapse May Be the Final Nail in Boxed’s Coffin
SVB Collapse May Be the Final Nail in Boxed’s Coffin
March 16, 2023  |  Retail

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...

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Mars Taps Store-Hailing for D2C Ice Cream Sales
Mars Taps Store-Hailing for D2C Ice Cream Sales
March 07, 2023  |  Retail

Mars is trialing hail-able mobile stores to offer on-demand D2C ice cream sales. The confectionery giant announced Tuesday (March 7) that it is partnering with Conjure, the...

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Frozen Food Delivery Takes Off as Consumers Seek Restaurant Alternatives
Frozen Food Delivery Takes Off as Consumers Seek Restaurant Alternatives
March 01, 2023  |  Delivery

As consumers seek affordable, convenient alternatives to restaurant dining, new prepared meals models are emerging. For instance, direct-to-consumer (D2C) frozen food delivery provider Yelloh, formerly...

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Amazon Invests in Online Grocery as Supermarkets Boost In-Store Tech
Amazon Invests in Online Grocery as Supermarkets Boost In-Store Tech
February 23, 2023  |  Retail

This week in grocery, Amazon backs an online grocery startup, Giant leverages video and self-checkout evolves. In Amazon’s ongoing efforts to grow its share of perishables, the...

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Adyen Opens Applications for First North American Accelerator Event
Adyen Opens Applications for First North American Accelerator Event
February 16, 2023  |  Startups

Adyen is inviting applications for its first North American accelerator event. The financial technology platform said in a Wednesday (Feb. 15) press release that this...

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Goldman Sachs Abandons Plan for Consumer Credit Card
Goldman Sachs Abandons Plan for Consumer Credit Card
February 15, 2023  |  Digital-First Banking

Goldman Sachs has reportedly stopped plans to launch a branded credit card for retail customers. Reached for comment Wednesday (Feb. 15) by PYMNTS, a spokesperson...

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Grocery Shelf Space Fight May Not Be Worth It For Pet Brands
Grocery Shelf Space Fight May Not Be Worth It For Pet Brands
February 06, 2023  |  Retail

Traditionally, nabbing a slice of shelf space was invaluable for any brand hoping to gain recognition and market share. However, that may no longer be...

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Extreme Delivery Drives New Sales for Restaurants Via Nationwide Shipping 
Extreme Delivery Drives New Sales for Restaurants Via Nationwide Shipping 
January 24, 2023  |  Restaurant innovation

Restaurants are leveraging the digital shift to broaden audiences and add revenue streams. Take, for instance, Chicago-based fast-casual Italian beef chain Buona, which launched its direct-to-consumer...

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Vrai Ramps Omnichannel Approach Amid Surging Demand for Lab-Grown Diamonds
Vrai Ramps Omnichannel Approach Amid Surging Demand for Lab-Grown Diamonds
January 19, 2023  |  Retail

Lab-grown diamonds are gaining ground with consumers and retailers as sustainability meets luxury online and in-store. If there’s one brand to watch, it’s VRAI (pronounced...

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