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The Untapped Potential of Audio in Retail Media Networks

CMOs are working with limited spending power, prompting a critical examination of resource allocation and a quest for cost-effective yet high-impact solutions. Gartner reveals that 71% of CMOs believe they…

Executive Viewpoints January 9

Albertsons Hosts Competition for Emerging Natural and Specialty Brands

Albertsons is accepting applications for its second annual Innovation Launchpad competition, seeking up-and-coming specialty and natural brands representing food, beverage and pet products. Applications can be submitted through Jan. 19,…

News January 8

L’Occitane Combines CEO and Managing Director Roles

The L’Occitane Group has streamlined its leadership structure, combining the responsibilities of CEO and Group Managing Director and naming current Group Managing Director Laurent Marteau as its new Group CEO.…

News January 8
Instacart is bringing ads to its Caper Carts smart carts.

Instacart Expands In-Store Retail Media Offering with Addition of Smart Cart Ads

Instacart is bringing advertising to its AI-powered smart shopping carts, Caper Carts. The new offering will be piloted at Good Food Holdings’ Bristol Farms stores in Southern California, with additional retail…

News January 8
Drug manufacturer Eli Lilly has launched a DTC site, LillyDirect

Eli Lilly Launches DTC Platform Offering Direct Access and Home Delivery for Some of its Drugs

One of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world, Eli Lilly, is going DTC with the launch of the new LillyDirect platform, which offers disease management resources and home delivery…

News January 8

How Amazon Uses AI to Enhance Online Apparel Shopping

One of the first criticisms leveled at online apparel sellers was customers’ inability to try products on prior to purchase — and despite many advances in technology, that fact remains…

News January 8
Procurement professionals around the world are optimistic heading into 2024.

After COVID Raised Procurement’s Profile, B2B Buyers are Looking to Modernize

After years of supply chain disruption and economic uncertainty, a new study from Amazon Business has uncovered a refreshing sense of optimism among procurement professionals heading into 2024. While supply…

Features January 8

Smash-and-Grab Is Only One Part of a Retailer’s Loss Prevention Story

Ever since a bold, mob-style group ransacked a California Nordstrom, we’ve seen increasing news of retail theft and loss. We’ve also witnessed an increase in retail earnings reports that cite…

Executive Viewpoints January 8

How Solo Brands Creates Lasting Memories & Genuine Connections

Featuring: John Merris, CEO, Solo Brands PRODUCTION UPDATE: Shortly after this podcast launched, Solo Brands announced that John Merris would “mutually separate” from the company as President, CEO and Director…

Podcasts January 8
Retail Trendcaster Webinar Series
Retail Strategy & Planning Series
Holiday ThinkTank