Author: Nat Tingley
● July 18, 2023
In the headlines this week: Retailers find success at the human/data intersection.
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Author: Nat Tingley
● July 11, 2023
In the headlines this week: How food CPG brands are embracing the season
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Author: Nat Tingley
● July 6, 2023
In the headlines this week: Pepsi has the sauce, Kroger keeps it close, Pilot x Bridgestone
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Author: Nat Tingley
● June 27, 2023
In the headlines this week: Nike Ups Its Game, Rockstar Cranks the Volume, The Walmart Tuna Pact
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Author: Nat Tingley
● June 21, 2023
In the headlines this week: Slurpee Gets a Cool Refresh, The Private Label Revolution, Gen Z is Sticking to Social
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Author: Nat Tingley
● June 14, 2023
In the headlines this week: Trader Joe’s leaning into lack of digital presence, Pepsi & Keith Lee plus McDonald’s Celebrated Grimace’s Birthday
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Author: Nat Tingley
● June 6, 2023
In the headlines this week: Wendy’s + T-Pain Campaign, Real Talk with eBay, Morton Williams and Smart Carts
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Author: Nat Tingley
● May 30, 2023
In the headlines this week: The Future of Shelves, Wayfair Dares to Digitize, National Restaurant Association Show’s Key Trends
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Author: Nat Tingley
● May 23, 2023
In the headlines this week: Pepsi + Apple Music, Amazon MTO, and PacSun’s Reimagined Resale
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Author: Nat Tingley
● May 16, 2023
In the headlines this week: FanDuel and Sir Charles, the AI Retail Revolution, Amazon Redefines Anywhere
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Author: Nat Tingley
● May 9, 2023
In the headlines this week: Klarna’s New Feed, Saving with Instacart, Love with Dove
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Author: Nat Tingley
● May 2, 2023
In the headlines this week: The Kroger and Albertsons Mega Merger, Haribo Comes Bearing Good News, and Taking Stock in Crocs
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Author: Nat Tingley
● April 25, 2023
In the headlines this week: Barcodes at a Crossroads, Bazooka Gets Chewsy, Expedia Makes Locations ‘Shoppable’
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Author: Nat Tingley
● April 18, 2023
In the headlines this week: Lacoste Visits the Upside Down, a Menu that Talks Back, What a Display!
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Author: Nat Tingley
● April 11, 2023
In the headlines this week: Pepsi’s New Logo, the Longevity of BNPL, and Instacart Delivers AI
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Author: Nat Tingley
● April 04, 2023
In the headlines this week: The Foot Locker Two-Step, An Absolut-ly Divine Vodka Sauce, the Mighty Quin
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Author: Nat Tingley
● March 28, 2023
In the headlines this week: Pop Up Grocer Settles Down; pepviz™ Dives Deep on Health & Wellness; Adobe, Myself, and AI
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Author: Nat Tingley
● March 21, 2023
In the headlines this week: Apple’s Video Venture, Influencing Sustainability, Big 7-Eleven Energy
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Author: Nat Tingley
● March 14, 2023
In the headlines this week: Albertsons’ Health Kick, Yahoo! + Toyota, Texas Born and Loyalty-Bred
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Author: Nat Tingley
● March 7, 2023
In the headlines this week: Sweetwater Celebrates, 7-Eleven Just Hits Different, and Maybelline Hires (?) an Avatar
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Author: Geo Stewart
● February 24, 2023
In the headlines this week: Jameson Rocks, a Tatcha the Metaverse, Fresh Market(ing)
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Author: Geo Stewart
● February 17, 2023
In the headlines this week: Striking a New Balance, Snapple and You and AI, Big Box & TikToks
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Author: Geo Stewart
● February 10, 2023
In the headlines this week: Welcome to the Shopper Bowl; shelf labels are going digital; and when streaming met Wendy’s
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Author: Geo Stewart
● February 3, 2023
In the headlines this week: JackBe nimble for mobile shoppers, tech connects beauty brands with consumers, and H&M builds a retail playground
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Author: Geo Stewart
● January 27, 2023
In the headlines this week: JackBe nimble for mobile shoppers, tech connects beauty brands with consumers, and H&M builds a retail playground
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Author: Geo Stewart
● January 20, 2023
In the headlines this week: Pepsi scores Zero at the SuperBowl, Instagram closes Shop, and Kroger offers a world of care
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Author: Geo Stewart
● January 13, 2023
In the headlines this week: Gronk tries a $10 million kick for FanDuel; M&M’s flips the script with female mascots; Wilson plays ball with brick-and-mortar
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Author: Geo Stewart
● January 6, 2023
In the headlines this week: Walmart makes the most of mobile with Text to Shop; Kroger mixes it up with Kitchen United; 7-Eleven goes next-gen with experiential retail
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Author: Geo Stewart
● December 16, 2022
In the headlines this week: Thaw & Eat heats up (without a microwave); Corona celebrates the holidays — virtually; Frito-Lay wraps 2022 in snacks
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Author: Geo Stewart
● December 9, 2022
In the headlines this week: The Times, they are a-chargin’; Pepsi pushes #PilkAndCookies; YouTube takes on TikTok with Shoppable Shorts
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Author: Geo Stewart
● December 2, 2022
In the headlines this week: C-stores: not just for convenience anymore; welcome to Walmart Land; and Popshelf celebrates 2 years with 100 stores
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Author: Geo Stewart
● November 18, 2022
In the headlines this week: Walmart offers small-business rent relief; Internet of Things meets in-store shopping; and where Amazon goes, Chevron follows.
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Author: John Baker
● November 11, 2022
In the headlines this week: House of Showfields comes to Brooklyn, Walmart debuts Office Space campaign, and Choice Market Mini-Mart opens
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Author: John Baker
● November 4, 2022
In the headlines this week: Coors Light is paying fans for replicating its logo, Kentucky’s Kroger Field becomes grocery pickup location, and Amazon’s frictionless shopping comes to NASCAR
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Author: John Baker
● October 28, 2022
In the headlines this week: Tostitos develops a sonic brand, Ocean Spray debuts cranberry sauce dance track, and YouTube gets a redesign
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Author: John Baker
● October 21, 2022
In the headlines this week: Tyson brings chicken to Twitch streaming, Walmart helps creators earn commission, and Best Buy plans experiential remodels
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Author: John Baker
● October 14, 2022
In the headlines this week: Instagram debuts new ad tools, Walmart experiments with shoppable content, and Topo Chico authentically celebrates Mexican culture
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Author: John Baker
● October 7, 2022
In the headlines this week: Shopify introduces new POS hardware, Happy Meals are now for adults too, and Google helps brands with search this holiday season
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Author: John Baker
● September 30, 2022
In the headlines this week: Walmart creates first virtual worlds, marketers make songs for TikTok, and Shopify helps businesses sell internationally
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Author: John Baker
● September 23, 2022
In the headlines this week: TikTok copies BeReal feature, On unveils shoes made from captured emissions, and e-commerce makes way for m-commerce
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Author: John Baker
● September 16, 2022
In the headlines this week: Starbucks announces NFT marketplace, Walmart lets you “Be Your Own Model,” and Fleet payment option comes to Kum & Go
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Author: John Baker
● September 9, 2022
In the headlines this week: pepviz wants to help retailers drive quick-trip sales, Uber adds a new e-commerce partner, and retailers roll out new technology over the summer
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Author: John Baker
● September 2, 2022
In the headlines this week: 7-Eleven is debuting online merchandise shop, Bud Light is reimbursing football fans’ beer costs, and Walmart is offering in-garage delivery
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Author: John Baker
● August 26, 2022
In the headlines this week: Doritos launches Triangle Tracker, Wendy’s shows off “next gen” restaurant, and Walmart+ adds a rewards program
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Author: John Baker
● August 19, 2022
In the headlines this week: Abercrombie & Fitch is launching new store concept, QuikTrip is opening first cashierless checkout store, and ALDI is letting a lucky bride walk down its aisle
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Author: John Baker
● August 12, 2022
In the headlines this week: Meta is testing a Twitch competitor, experiential retail encourages in-person shopping, and Coca-Cola lets you taste your dreams
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Author: John Baker
● August 5, 2022
In the headlines this week: Tito’s sells an empty can, Walmart is set to open small general stores, and Sprite goes green by ditching green.
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Author: John Baker
● July 29, 2022
In the headlines this week: Best Buy opens a digital-friendly store, the Ford F-150 Lightning proves it’s powerful without burning fuel, and Uber launches a better grocery experience for customers, shoppers, and grocers.
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Author: John Baker
● July 22, 2022
In the headlines this week: Instagram is launching a new payment feature in DMs, Spirit Halloween is heading to the big screen, and Walmart is growing its online Spanish-language search function
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Author: John Baker
● July 15, 2022
In the headlines this week: Fabletics brings Lizzo’s shapewear line in-store, Kroger introduces a digital farmers market, and Walmart integrates with an elderly care app
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Author: John Baker
● July 8, 2022
In the headlines this week: Kraft gets comfy with mac and cheese, Walmart rolls out AR shopping, and It’Sugar will visit Times Square
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Author: John Baker
● June 24, 2022
In the headlines this week: Walmart brings shopping to Roku, Stella Artois makes time for dinner, and Amazon brings back Prime Day
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Author: John Baker
● June 17, 2022
In the headlines this week: Amazon introduces AR sneaker try-on, palm payments land in Hudson airport stores, and Giant Food adds electric delivery vehicles
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Author: John Baker
● June 10, 2022
In the headlines this week: 7-Eleven opens newest Evolution, Heineken bottle opener logs you off work, and H&M tests smart mirrors
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Author: John Baker
● June 03, 2022
In the headlines this week: Instacart introduces shoppable ads, MessageWrap adds billboards to checkout conveyors, and rough economy leads to boost for dollar stores
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Author: John Baker
● May 27, 2022
In the headlines this week: Amazon opens brick-and-mortar clothing store, Oreo releases Pride-themed packaging, and Meijer brings hydroponically grown produce to its stores
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Author: John Baker
● May 20, 2022
In the headlines this week: Refrigerated aisles get Cooler Screens, Uber Eats and Motional offer driverless delivery, and H-E-B adds video to its alcohol section
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Author: John Baker
● May 13, 2022
In the headlines this week: Unilever ice cream trucks coming to Los Angeles, PepsiCo heating homes with potato chips, and Heinz developing a paper ketchup bottle
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Author: John Baker
● May 6, 2022
In the headlines this week: Two-story Texas BBQ comes to H-E-B, retailers eye suburbs as remote work continues, and Snap adds new AR shopping tools
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Author: John Baker
● Apr 29, 2022
In the headlines this week: Meta is opening first physical store, Whole Foods Market is adding “pay by palm,” and Amazon Go is going suburban
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Author: John Baker
● Apr 22, 2022
In the headlines this week: Champs Sports opening massive retail concept, Albertsons wafting an in-store cheesecake aroma, and taking a look at Gen Z and the metaverse
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Author: John Baker
● Apr 15, 2022
In the headlines this week: Coca-Cola brings pixels to life, Walmart Health expands into the Sunshine State, and Giant unveils interactive technology featuring Dove
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Author: John Baker
● Apr 08, 2022
In the headlines this week: Sam’s Club ramps up digital engagement, Adidas creates avatars based on personality, and Instacart adds shoppable creator-generated recipes
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Author: John Baker
● Apr 01, 2022
In the headlines this week: Target and Amazon launch sustainable stores, Starbucks adds electric vehicle chargers, Meta adjusts to Apple’s app-tracking changes
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Author: John Baker
● Mar 25, 2022
In the headlines this week: Klarna offers gas now, pay later; Bristol Farms opens new grocery concept; and Hyundai adds solar roof panels
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Author: John Baker
● Mar 18, 2022
In the headlines this week: Coors Light removing plastic rings, Instacart adding in-store navigation, Driscoll’s opening indoor strawberry farm
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Author: John Baker
● Mar 11, 2022
In the headlines this week: Retailers upgrade fitting rooms, First Whole Foods with Just Walk Out technology launches, and 2022 could be AR shopping’s year
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Author: John Baker
● Mar 4, 2022
In the headlines this week: Pepsi brings nitrogen to cola, NFTs now come in vending machines, and Shipt adds Walgreens and 7-Eleven
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Author: John Baker
● Feb 25, 2022
In the headlines this week: Gatorade “fuels tomorrow” with inclusivity, Target tests enhanced Drive Up service, Coke launches limited-edition flavor program
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Author: John Baker
● Feb 18, 2022
In the headlines this week: Grubhub introduces Grubhub Goods, grocers continue to test shoppable video, and Walgreens adds to EV charging network
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Author: John Baker
● Feb 11, 2022
In the headlines this week: Aldi continues US expansion, Lowe’s pilots Petco store-within-store, and Snapchat adds shopping via AR lenses
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Author: John Baker
● Feb 4, 2022
In the headlines this week: Instacart adds shoppable brand pages, Michelin adds tire safety tips to The Sims, and Walmart shows off interactive store design
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Author: John Baker
● January 28, 2022
In the headlines this week: Vans goes digital for merchandising, Walmart partners with Plenty on fresh produce, and 7Now Gold Pass subscription offers free delivery
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Author: John Baker
● January 20, 2022
In the headlines this week: Avocados From Mexico goes big for the Big Game, automated voice ordering comes to Checkers and Rally’s, Walmart rolls out digital health preferences tool
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Author: John Baker
● January 13, 2022
In the headlines this week: GameStop reportedly plans NFT marketplace, Kroger continues to explore ghost kitchen models, and nonalcoholic beverage shops begin to blossom
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Author: John Baker
● January 7, 2022
In the headlines this week: H-E-B adds livestream shopping, Albertsons offers salads with a side of AI, and TikTok takes down Google
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