Delivery platform Shipt has added a Hosting Hub, providing curated lists of trending products for barbecues, Fourth of July parties and other celebrations from retailers including Target and Meijer. Shipt customers can fill carts using the Hub online or on the Shipt app and then arrange for same-day delivery. “We wanted to make a fun,…
Temu offers Next-Gen Manufacturing (NGM) to help retailers and marketplace sellers increase visibility of demand so that they can improve their product fit and match market conditions. By connecting sellers and buyers directly, NGM aims to shorten the supply chain and improve interactions between buyer and seller, so that upstream manufacturers can be more responsive…
As a wholesale store owner aiming to boost your website’s visibility and attract more potential customers, it’s to your best benefit to do plenty of SEO writing. However, while knowing how to use keywords is crucial for search engine optimization, it’s equally important to avoid a practice known as SEO keyword stuffing. Simply put, keyword…
The retail industry has undergone a significant transformation, shifting the focus toward digital customer service, marked by investments to provide self-service tools for customers. Self-service options have become increasingly popular among consumers, who are more comfortable than ever with technology, favoring autonomy in resolving their own inquiries and issues.
Dollar Tree is reportedly planning to bump prices on certain products as high as $5, particularly in the food and beverage space, as it looks for opportunities to carry a wider range of products, according to a presentation at its annual investor conference seen by Winsight Grocery Business. The move follows its earlier effort to…
GNC has partnered with autonomous delivery system Zipline to begin offering fully electric drone delivery in select markets in the U.S. Beginning in Salt Lake City this summer, GNC will work with Zipline to offer residential product deliveries. Customers who want to use the Zipline service in Salt Lake County must first sign up with Zipline to confirm their delivery address…
As it marks its 10-year anniversary, DoorDash is doubling down on its ambition to evolve beyond restaurant delivery to become “the local commerce company.” The delivery platform unveiled a series of major updates and service additions at its first-ever product showcase on June 27, 2023, including search and shopping features to help consumers find and…
Under Armour has named long-time Marriott executive Jim Dausch as its new Chief Customer Officer (CCO), effective July 24, 2023. The retailer also has promoted Danny Miles to EVP, Chief Technology Officer and announced the departure of current COO Colin Browne and Chief Product Officer (CPO) Lisa Collier. As CCO, Dausch will lead global brand,…
Casey’s General Stores has announced a three-year strategic plan that will include opening 350 additional stores, expanding its selection of prepared and private label foods and ramping up its community involvement. The effort will build on Casey’s previous multi-year plan, which included building 350 stores between 2020 and 2023. Casey’s sees a large footprint, customer-centered…
Earlier this month, Walmart opened 70 HIV-focused Specialty Pharmacies of the Community (SPOC) in locations across the country and the retailer plans to bring the total to 80 locations in 10 states by the end of 2023. The first wave of openings were in Colorado, North Carolina, Texas, Virginia and Florida and were accompanied by…
