RoboLabor
Robots are transforming into retail associates. Rising demand for robotics is due to: âď¸ Global e-commerce growthâď¸ Retailâs ongoing labor shortageâď¸ Consumersâ […]
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Retail Partnership Patterns
Partnerships strengthen retail power. These patterns emerged across the recent Pandemic Partnerships series, which examined retail and tech giants Walmart, Instacart, Shopify, […]
Retail 2022 – Porter’s 5 Forces
Who has retail power? Market volatility continues to shift power across global retail players. Key success factors in 2022 include: âď¸ Agilityâď¸ […]
Amazon’s Pandemic Partnerships
Titans of industry are teaming up. From cashierless coffee shops to sustainability stewardship, Amazonâs recent collaborations contribute to meaningful change in global […]
Target’s Pandemic Partnerships
Target partners with retail powerhouses. From retail giants to up-and-coming brands, these partnerships have inspired: đŻ SHOP-IN-SHOP formats to reimagine the department […]
2022 Retail Tech Trends
Tech moves retail forward. This year, innovations will make retail: â FRICTIONLESS: Smooth processes let shoppers skip the checkout line â FAST: […]
2022 Retail PEST Analysis
What factors will influence retail strategy this year? Overarching themes in this yearâs PEST analysis include: Global systemic restructuring: Supply chains, infrastructure […]
Shopify’s Pandemic Partnerships
Partnering up as e-commerce evolves ⌠Canadian e-commerce giant Shopify has boomed during the pandemic as it: đ Connects sellers of all […]
Walmart’s Pandemic Partnerships
Walmartâs been busy hooking up. Collaborations keep strengthening the retail giantâs competitive position during the pandemic. As retail gets more digital and […]
REWIND – 2021 Retail Trends
What a year for retail tech! See how retail leaders have innovated this year. AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES Walmart launched a driverless truck pilot […]
Target SWOT Analysis
Target is doing so many things right. Differentiating factors include: âď¸ Happy, loyal associatesâď¸ Powerful partnerships & private labelsâď¸ A focus on […]
Ultra-Fast Food
10-minute grocery delivery? The market for instant home delivery is booming in Europe and North America as e-grocery matures: đ 54% growth […]
Walmart’s Partnerships Boost Retail Power
Walmart wants to win. Bold partnerships improve its competitiveness by accessing partnersâ competencies, helping Walmart align with urgent market trends. Investing in tech […]
2021 Retail Risks
Retailâs getting riskier. Here are 5 risks that retailers, brands and their supply chain partners are trying to mitigate to ensure business […]
Jeff Bezos’ Retail Legacy
Jeff Bezos changed retail forever. By catering to us like royalty with tech-driven convenience and efficiency, Amazonâs founder: âď¸ Raised industry standardsâď¸ […]
Revisiting Retail’s Revolution
What keeps retail CEOs up at night ⌠Letâs revisit this 2021 Retail PEST Analysis from January 2021 to capture todayâs market […]
1 Year Later – How Covid-19 Changed Global Retail
Retail looks different. Today marks one year since this piece initially went live, so letâs see which changes have stuck. LASTING CHANGES: […]
E-Commerce as Entertainment
E-commerce and entertainment keep converging. Today Amazon announced itâs buying MGM Studios, as the line between merchandise and media consumption continues to blur. […]
Livestreaming Enlivens Retail
Retail goes live to air. Livestreaming helps retailers and brands: – Interact with consumers in real time– Target relevant audiences– Fuel e-commerce […]
E-Commerce Fuels Stores’ Evolution
Whatâs in store? E-commerceâs influence. Online shopping growth has forced retailers to transform their brick-and-mortar stores into omnichannel assets. As e-commerce catapults […]