Offline retail concept Showfields is in expansion mode: The so-called “most interesting store in the world” features a fresh take on the purpose of brick-and-mortar retail.
Diversification is key to Harry’s and ThirdLove’s growth plans: With consumer enthusiasm waning for direct-to-consumer models, the two companies offer a glimpse of what’s to come.
Ecommerce growth is good news for UPS: The delivery company is confident that a “permanent shift in customer preference” to online shopping will keep demand high.
Aldi’s rapid growth makes it the third-largest grocer: After opening 88 US locations last year, the grocer plans to open another 150 stores in 2022.
More deliveries, faster: To satiate consumer appetite for faster delivery while also appeasing workers, Amazon puts $1 billion toward startups. But so far its tech investments haven’t been altogether fruitful.
Meta is making a modest step into physical retail: Facebook’s parent company is opening a store on its Burlingame, California, campus to let consumers try its metaverse hardware products.
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Last-mile delivery is a necessary expense for retailers: A survey by Anyline and Researchscape finds shoppers of all ages will abandon brands after a bad delivery experience.
Brands see an opportunity to pad their margins: Consumer demand remains strong for products such Tide, Coca-Cola, and Tyson, which is why companies are boosting prices beyond their increased costs.
Despite slowing growth, US marketplace ecommerce sales are expected to hit $357.26 billion in 2022, making up 34.6% of all online sales.
Among US Netflix subscribers who share their account with others, nearly half said they’d very likely cancel their subscription if the platform began charging them extra for sharing it. An additional 28% said they’d be somewhat likely to delete their accounts, while just 27% say they would stay subscribed.
‘Green’ energy targets Greenland: Billionaire-backed KoBold Metals begins mining operations in Greenland to secure minerals for EV batteries. But the advent of new battery technologies might make the venture unnecessary.