Amazon is following the lead of nearly every other streaming service — including Disney+, Netflix and HBO’s Max — in announcing that it will begin running ads on its programming in early 2024. Prime members who wish to avoid commercials will have the option to upgrade to a new ad-free tier for $2.99 per month….
Walmart is actively pursuing what it sees as the “future of retail” in gaming environments. The company shared details about a number of current initiatives — including plans to introduce commerce capabilities into its mobile game House Flip — and promised that “over the next year, you’ll see us test a variety of experiences in…
Staples has partnered with Uber Eats to make school and office supplies available for scheduled or on-demand delivery from its stores across the country. Members of the Uber One loyalty program will benefit from $0 delivery fees and up to 10% off Staples orders of $15 or more at selected stores. “Back to school and…
Kroger will boost the number of local products on its shelves by 10% following the supermarket giant’s planned merger with Albertsons, which is expected to close in early 2024. The increase will add at least 30 new local products in each store. “Local farmers, bakers and producers are important parts of our Fresh for Everyone…
Foot Locker has opened its new community-focused store at the Chatham Ridge Shopping Center in Chicago. The exterior of the store is adorned with a mural titled Love Yours that was created by a local artist to represent the power of loving and taking pride in community. The new location spans 9,695 square feet…
Walmart is continuing its encroachment onto Amazon’s turf with the addition of a new subscription service for repeat purchases, similar to Amazon’s Subscribe and Save offering. But Walmart took the moment to also remind customers of other capabilities enabled in the Walmart app that they won’t find on Amazon (without using those words of course),…
Coinciding with the International Day of Peace on Sept. 21, Uniqlo reported that its Peace for All charity T-shirt program has donated $4.77 million since its launch in June 2022. Worldwide, more than 2.3 million Peace for All T-shirts have been sold, with shirts featuring designs donated by celebrities such as tennis great Roger Federer,…
Total spending on Halloween is expected to reach a record $12.2 billion this year, up from 2022’s record $10.6 billion, according to a National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics survey. Nearly three-quarters (73%) of people will participate in Halloween-related activities this year, up from 69% last year. In a return to pre-pandemic…
In today’s digital age almost all of us have experienced the thrill of clicking “add to cart” and the subsequent anticipation of our purchases arriving. Yet many of us may not reflect on the multitude of interactions and emotions that succeed that singular moment. Underlying these experiences is the invisible hand of artificial intelligence, steering…
While collaborations have always been part of the brand marketing playbook, the multiple facets (and attendant hype) generated by the Barbie movie marketing machine has reinvigorated retailers and inspired them to get even more creative with their partnerships. Beyond creativity, another important part of the equation for success is firm alignment to core business objectives….
