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Cyber Monday / Next Commerce News firstmovr
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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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Cyber Monday - Next Commerce News / April 2024
Some of the headlines in today’s podcast:
Google introduces new tools using AI for image generation and virtual try-on
features
Amazon rolls out Amazon One palm recognition app
Ghiradelli optimizes visual e-commerce content with AI
Amazon completes $4 billion investment in generative AI developer and is integrating Nvidia's new Blackwell GPU platform into AWS
Uber expands autonomous delivery with Waymo pilot
Gopuff adds 20-minute delivery
DoorDash pilots benefit program for contract drivers
Instacart opens grocery platform to third-party developers -
Cyber Monday - Next Commerce News / March 2024
Some of the headlines in today’s podcast:
Target to launch paid membership program to rival Amazon Prime, Walmart+
Grocers see loyalty programs (even before membership) as make or break.
E.l.f. Cosmetics launches ‘your best e.l.f’ experience on Apple Vision Pro and expands loyalty program with data and gamification
Amazon to launch ‘special store’ for value fashion in India
Amazon Fresh launches Recurring Reservations feature for online shopping
TikTok Shop listings are surfacing on Google Shopping
Walmart to acquire VIZIO for $2.3 billion -
Cyber Monday - Next Commerce News / February 2024
Some of the headlines in today’s podcast:
Amazon announces Rufus, a new gen AI conversational shopping experience
Kroger and GE let shoppers load their online grocery cart with shoppable recipe ingredients from an oven
Sam’s Club to bring AI-based receipt verification technology into clubs
Instacart plans to gamify omnichannel shopping by letting smart cart users earn rewards the way players do in the popular game Pokémon Go.
DoorDash is expanding beyond food service and grocery, adding new retail partners in the recreational vehicle, specialty golf, sporting goods, and health and wellness -
Cyber Monday - Next Commerce News / January 2024
Some of the headlines in today’s podcast:
2023 was a record- breaking holiday season for eCommerce
Two-thirds of consumers planned to shop Amazon for holiday needs
Target and Shipt supported holiday shoppers with AI tools by forecasting product demand, AI-powered search function and order tracking tool
Reebok has launched a partnership with Futureverse, meanwhile Adidas launches digital products on Roblox
Instacart Unveils Ads on Its AI- Powered Smart Cart and optimize the store to enable quick commerce and delivery
Amazon reportedly pilots Prime grocery subscription -
Cyber Monday - Next Commerce News / December 2023
Some of the headlines in today’s podcast:
Shoppers spent record $76.8B online this autumn
Cyber Monday hits new online spending record of $12.4 billion
Walmart is widening the gap with Amazon in grocery eCommerce
Simon introduces AI-driven holiday shopping tool
Walmart to debut shoppable holiday 'RomCom' ad series on social media
Pinterest Opens First Pop-Up Store To Feature Its Shoppable 2024 Trends Predictions
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Cyber Monday - Next Commerce News / November 2023
Some of the headlines in today’s podcast:
Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days helps October online spending break records
Home Depot launches its own mini-series
Best Buy launches livestream holiday shopping series
Amazon pilots collaborative mobile shopping feature
Klarna adds AI-driven shopping lens to app
Walmart app to bring virtual makeup try-on to customers
Amazon offering One Medical benefits for Prime members