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Cyber Monday / Next Commerce News

Every day is Cyber Monday! The growth of eCommerce continues to change retail every day. As first movers, we recognize that strategically responding to change requires knowing what is changing & how we should respond. But trying to stay up-to-date on top of your day job can be overwhelming! Hakuna Matata! It means no worries for the rest of your days, because we’re here to help. Join us each month as we’ve combed the latest retail and brand happenings to a) prioritize the eCommerce news that matters & b) spotlight trends, implications and winning strategies for retailers and brands alike.

  1. 13 HR. AGO

    Cyber Monday - Next Commerce News / December 2024

    Some of the headlines in today’s podcast:

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  2. NOV 4

    Cyber Monday - Next Commerce News / November 2024

    Some of the headlines in today’s podcast: Most consumers plan to shop online this holiday season Product review videos to influence holiday shopping Walmart+ membership fee slashed in half Amazon rolls out AI Shopping Guides for holidays and everyday Amazon tests personalized homepage features Walmart’s tests unique homepage for each shopper Amazon expands Rufus AI to Canadian shoppers via beta test Instacart adds games and coupons to its smart carts Amazon pilots small-format grocery “convenience store” Amazon to deploy AI tech in delivery vans Amazon closing brick-andmortar same-day delivery Tumbler manufacturer Stanley using AI to predict and prevent supply disruptions Amazon “unboxes” advertiser capabilities spanning AI, DSP and insights Walmart marketplace sellers have new AI assistant Ulta announces third accelerator cohort and launches inclusive digital space

    54 min

  3. OCT 7

    Cyber Monday - Next Commerce News / October 2024

    Some of the headlines in today’s podcast: Gopuff launched several new in-app, in-bag and off-platform advertising capabilities to help brands connect with Gen Z and millennial consumers Amazon launches suite of visual search features Amazon adds PayPal payment option to Buy with Prime Albertsons is using artificial intelligence to assist distribution center buyers in placing store orders Giant Eagle has expanded its partnership with Flybuy, an AI-enabled omnichannel location platform Per Fiverr, ~43% of Gen Z shoppers plan to spend more for the holidays this year vs. 37% of Millennials. As Roblox looks to tie its platform to revenue opportunities, it has partnered with Shopify as its first commerce integration partnered to sell physical products in the metaverse Instacart built its reputation on being a last mile delivery partner. DoorDash launches new suite of digital business tools Amazon launches AIpowered video ad generator ahead of the holidays Amazon offers new rewards program to Business Prime members

    50 min

  4. SEP 16

    Cyber Monday - Next Commerce News / September 2024

    Some of the headlines in today’s podcast: Amazon and Walmart to capture 25% of U.S. retail sales and 66% of online retail sales by 2029 Amazon is officially kicking off its holiday promotional season with a sales event called Prime Big Deal Days Amazon adds annual plan to Prime grocery subscription Thrive Market connects brands to members Amazon to bring ads to Rufus AI search chatbot experience Google Shopping launches virtual dress try-ons in the US Bath & Body Works to launch AI fragrance finder Instacart offers personalized ways to save Amazon Fresh debuts 4 new grocery stores Family Dollar implements AI tech for category management Best Buy launches AIpowered delivery tracking Uber Eats is launching a pilot of emissions-free Coco sidewalk robots Amazon Fresh launches new value private brand Albertsons launches private label for treats and gifts Shopify and YouTube expand partnership Amazon is Terminating Smaller Vendor Agreements During Peak Season and Pushing Vendors to Seller Central

    1h 3m

  5. AUG 19

    Cyber Monday - Next Commerce News / August 2024

    Some of the headlines in today’s podcast: 84% of Amazon Prime Day customers shopped exclusively at Amazon, with only 16% shopping at one other promotional event Costco's July net sales reached $19.26 billion, a 7.1% year-over-year increase Walmart captured 37% of the Q2 U.S. online grocery market, climbing 1.5% marking its highest share to date Uber’s Q2 revenues rose 8% in delivery DoorDash bolsters membership plan with Max Amazon enables direct sales via TikTok, Pinterest Sam’s Club brings retail media to Scan & Go tool Costco cracks down on card sharing Amazon has developed an advanced AI model for its Just Walk Out checkout technology Sainsbury’s speeds up in-store shopping with AI Albertsons adds delivery and pickup via Instacart Aldi adding Instacart’s omnichannel tech to US stores Amazon has increased its same- or nextday delivery rate by 30% year-over-year Amazon brings seven-hour Prime delivery to Canada Instacart partners with Ibotta to deliver digital coupons Gopuff takes RMN in-house eBay is investing in improving digital experiences for buyers and sellers alike through Gen AI-powered tools Pet supplement brand Pet Honesty launches at Target

    50 min

  6. JUL 15

    Cyber Monday - Next Commerce News / July 2024

    Some of the headlines in today’s podcast: How many households will shop Prime Day? Target countered Prime Day with weeklong sales event Grocery helps make Walmart+ week in June preemptive success Instacart enables shoppable YouTube ads for CPG brands Walmart’s off-site customer journey insights for suppliers E.l.f. tests real-world commerce on Roblox Seasonal membership promotion at DoorDash Walmart and Hy-Vee are rolling out Electronic Price Tags in-Store Makeup by Mario launches AR mirror at Sephora Generative AI chatbot for store employees Perfect Corp. and Face Haus partner to bring AI skincare Sally Beauty expands sameday delivery with Instacart Albertsons enters e-com partnership with Grubhub Google pulls ahead of Amazon in robotaxi race Apple is an AI player – does it change the game for retailers?

    1h 4m

  7. JUN 13

    Cyber Monday - Next Commerce News / June 2024

    Some of the headlines in today’s podcast: Walmart hosting summer sales blockbuster in June Per Signifyd Ecommerce Pulse data, online grocery sales rose 22% YoY in April 2024 Per Numerator, Walmart’s hold on the grocery market continues to grow. Walmart expands metaverse Reebok launches AI sneaker experience on Instagram Etsy now lets gift shoppers upload video messages for recipients Amazon grows its roster of grocery delivery partners DoorDash expanding Ulta Beauty partnership Uber expands retail delivery with Costco partnership Instacart adds restaurant delivery with Uber Eats Amazon announced the launch of Amazon.co.za, providing customers in South Africa with a new online shopping experience Walmart announced it will close its physical and telehealth services due to a lack of profitability Walmart has partnered with pet virtual care company Pawp to offer free pet telehealth services to Walmart+ members Amazon drones can now fly farther and deliver to more customer following FAA approval Project Kuiper is actively deorbiting its two prototype satellites ahead of a full-scale deployment of its production satellite system

    53 min

  8. MAY 6

    Cyber Monday - Next Commerce News / May 2024

    Some of the headlines in today’s podcast: Online grocery sales projected to reach almost $120b by 2028 Amazon introduces Freevee and offers grocery subscription to Prime Walmart makes Roblox history with ‘real-world’ sales Best Buy debuts Apple Vision Pro app Amazon sets new shipping speed records in Q1 2024 and is returning with its Prime Day event for July Gopuff debuts 'Powered by Gopuff' platform for CPG brands Biden signs potential U.S. TikTok ban into law

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Every day is Cyber Monday! The growth of eCommerce continues to change retail every day. As first movers, we recognize that strategically responding to change requires knowing what is changing & how we should respond. But trying to stay up-to-date on top of your day job can be overwhelming! Hakuna Matata! It means no worries for the rest of your days, because we’re here to help. Join us each month as we’ve combed the latest retail and brand happenings to a) prioritize the eCommerce news that matters & b) spotlight trends, implications and winning strategies for retailers and brands alike.

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