As the digital grocery landscape grows more crowded, retailers must meet consumers' expectations around product selection, mobile app features, and fulfillment. “Digital grocery is no longer an emerging category,” said our analyst Blake Droesch. “It’s grown really fast over the last couple of years, and the market is pretty mature at this point.” Here are three ways retailers can stay competitive, according to our Digital Grocery Opportunity report.
Sales picked up at Dollar Tree and Dollar General in Q3: The companies both see a clear path forward by revamping their stores and merchandise mix.
Kroger’s private labels resonate with shoppers: Growth outpaced national brands during the quarter and helped the retailer stand out.
Worldwide sales of personal luxury goods will only grow by 3.2% in 2024 to reach $429.15 billion, weighed down by slower growth in the US and China, according to an August 2024 ĢAV forecast.
The milestone signals confidence in crypto’s future under Trump. Upcoming regulation could finally get crypto payments off the ground.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss which retailers have the most to gain from New Year's resolution making, attitudes towards them, and how they can capitalize on them. Listen to the conversation with our Senior Analyst Sara Lebow as she hosts Senior Analyst Sky Canaves and Senior Director of Briefings Jeremy Goldman.
Global ad study shows strides and shortfalls in inclusivity: Brands that fail to embrace inclusion can miss growth opportunities.
Walmart makes it easier for visually impaired shoppers to navigate stores: The retailer partnered with Aira to offer customers wayfinding services, its latest move to improve accessibility.
Retailers try to rein in return fraud: Ecommerce’s growth this holiday season increases the pressure on retailers to combat fraud without pushing consumers away.
Nike troubles complicate Foot Locker’s turnaround plan: The retailer lowered its full-year guidance as it struggles to win over cautious shoppers outside of peak shopping periods.
Coca-Cola narrows its sustainability ambitions: The change dovetails with several other companies backing away from DEI initiatives amid shifting political winds.
President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed 10% to 20% tariffs could cause double-digit price hikes across six retail categories, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF) analysis from November 2024.
Steep discounts drove shoppers to spend on Cyber Monday: The Monday after Thanksgiving is poised to be the biggest online shopping day in US history.
Carriers keep hiking up shipping costs: Rates are up nearly 26% since 2021, and that’s before factoring in holiday surcharges that will further eat into retailers’ margins.
Amazon, Target, and malls were among this year’s Cyber Five winners: Roughly 197 million people shopped this year’s sales, leading to a surge in online and in-store spending.
Shein and Temu delivery providers face barrage of lawsuits regarding labor practices: Several have been accused of underpaying workers, misclassifying them as independent contractors, and failing to provide overtime.
The company used its two-sided network to capitalize on the holiday weekend
But the payment method’s volume grew slower than overall retail sales, suggesting providers need to do more to amp up growth
The buy button has been on a growth tear since Shopify opened it up to enterprise customers outside of its ecosystem
Walmart’s advertising business gets a boost: The retailer closed its Vizio acquisition, giving it inroads into the lucrative CTV market.