Retail & Services

How Kroger’s investments in omnichannel fulfillment have helped it expand to new markets
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How Kroger’s investments in omnichannel fulfillment have helped it expand to new markets

The grocery leader has been an early adopter of omnichannel fulfillment tech, which helps it prepare and deliver online orders more efficiently and to more customers. We break down its moves in key areas like microfulfillment and on-demand delivery.

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May 22, 2023
How Walmart’s omnichannel fulfillment investments drove its e-commerce revenue to $70B+
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How Walmart’s omnichannel fulfillment investments drove its e-commerce revenue to $70B+

The retail giant has been testing and investing in key areas of omnichannel fulfillment, including automated distribution centers and on-demand delivery, to compete with Amazon and grow revenue.

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May 16, 2023
Did Instagram’s new feature update just torch $260M of venture funding to link-in-bio companies?
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Did Instagram’s new feature update just torch $260M of venture funding to link-in-bio companies?

With Instagram now allowing 5 external links on a user’s profile, standalone link-in-bio companies are going to have a tougher time defining their value proposition.

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Apr 21, 2023
Lululemon may be able to recoup its MIRROR investment despite challenges in the connected fitness equipment space
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Lululemon may be able to recoup its MIRROR investment despite challenges in the connected fitness equipment space

Lululemon is looking to sell MIRROR. Despite Tonal’s recent down round and Peloton’s share price drop, the activewear brand might still be able to make a gain on the sale of its connected fitness equipment business.

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Apr 21, 2023
AI is accelerating digital content creation. Which technologies should brands prioritize to keep up?
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AI is accelerating digital content creation. Which technologies should brands prioritize to keep up?

From content distribution to virtual fashion, this MVP Technology Framework evaluates the technologies helping brands and retailers create, manage, and distribute content at scale.

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Apr 18, 2023