Retailers and truckers face headwinds amid the Covid-19 pandemic. We explore the relationship between these key industries and highlight emerging technology solutions that may address these challenges.
Covid-19 is spreading across the globe, and brands are expecting delays in production and decreased sales. From shipment visibility to autonomous last-mile delivery, we look at how emerging supply chain technologies are helping retailers and brands adjust.
Executives from CPG corporates like P&G and Unilever are focusing on their ability to quickly react to competitive threats and shifts in consumer preferences.
Live streaming can help brands engage with customers. We take a look at who's using it and what might be next for the retail space.
Adaptogens and nootropics are taking over the wellness space. Could they eventually become larger markets than CBD?
As consumers increasingly demand sustainability from brands, corporates are looking to make their supply chains more environmentally friendly.
Fitness tech startups are gaining popularity. Are they just part of a fad, or could they have lasting effects on the health and wellness space?
Mastercard, Taco Bell, and Walmart, among others, are using scents, branded hotels, and human touch to create memorable experiences and boost customer loyalty.
We identify 3 strategies that retailers are using to elevate the customer shopping experience and build brand loyalty.
From personal goals to social good, here's how startups are broadening the use cases for loyalty programs.
Consumer desire for convenience and wellness benefits is driving innovation in the beverage industry. Here's what players in the space should pay attention to.
Nike, Walmart, and McDonald's have all acquired AI startups to personalize the customer experience.
From virtual boutique stores to experiential online grocery shopping, here's how AR/VR could shape experiential online shopping.
Wellness represents a multi-trillion dollar opportunity. We zoom in on the range of consumer demands and areas of opportunity in the space.
With platforms for renting, reselling, and partial ownership, brands can no longer ignore the trend of personal goods being treated as assets.
Automated local fulfillment hubs placed in residential neighborhoods could help reduce the cost and increase the speed of last-mile delivery.
Automatic checkouts will clearly impact retailers’ labor planning, adding to inventory visibility to help product in-stocks. But store operations are just one element of this equation.
Supply chain is now top of mind for businesses across the consumer space, with Macy's and Walgreens hiring their first-ever chief supply chain officers last month.
Like e-gamers, luxury shoppers may soon be spending billions of dollars on virtual items.
Walmart recently introduced voice ordering for its online grocery service through Google Assistant. Does that signal that voice shopping is finally moving into the mainstream, or is it still over-hyped?
The wellness movement has been criticized for being out of reach to those who need health and wellbeing services the most. Here's how retailers are changing that.
Visual search could help retailers bridge the gap between discovery and purchase.
Warehousing and micro-fulfillment are crucial for retailers to procure, produce, and distribute products to consumers.
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2019 consumer trends. A meatless future. New wellness unicorn.