The digital shift is forging new battlegrounds for the grocery segment. For the platforms and the giants of retail — Amazon and Walmart among them, along with DoorDash — the focus is on price, fees and the value of consumers’ time as they battle for...
Coffee sales at the grocery store are reportedly below pre-COVID levels as consumers increasingly get their caffeine buzz from digital channels or restaurant chains. Packaged coffee sales fell 3.7% year over year in terms of units, with ground coffee sales leading the decline, falling 5.6% while single-serve...
Mondelēz International is seeing its growing eCommerce business lead to share gains against competitors. The confectionary, snack and food giant, which owns a range of popular brands including Oreo, Clif, Ritz and many others, shared on a call with analysts Wednesday (Nov. 1) discussing its...
Quarter after quarter, Etsy continues its mission to become a go-to destination for high-quality, affordable, reliable and convenient merchandise. This holds true despite the challenging environment for consumer discretionary spending, according to Josh Silverman, CEO of Etsy, who said Etsy has been able to gain...
Arts and crafts retailer Michaels has officially launched its online marketplace. MakerPlace is billed as the only online marketplace that offers handmade goods, classes led by artists, how-to guides and access to Michaels’ products in a single platform, according to a Wednesday (Nov. 1) press...
PublicSquare, a self-described marketplace for “patriotic businesses and consumers,” has launched an eCommerce site. The site, which rolled out Wednesday (Nov. 1), is aimed at offering small businesses a way to boost sales while giving consumers “a seamless transaction experience that aligns with their values,”...
As the alcoholic beverage industry looks to catch up to the digital shift, ReserveBar is seizing on the opportunity that eCommerce presents brands with — to connect premium brands more directly with their customers rather than centering the retailer. As Derek Correia, CEO of ReserveBar, noted in an...
Automotive retailer AutoNation has launched a new eCommerce website that allows customers to purchase auto parts and accessories. The new AutoNationParts.com allows customers to purchase these products conveniently and at competitive prices, and have them delivered to their doorstep, AutoNation said in a Tuesday (Oct. 31) press release. The launch...
CCC Intelligent Solutions has unveiled a tool it says lets collision repair shops launch websites. CCC Amplify, announced Monday (Oct. 30) by the property and casualty insurance and repair cloud platform, allows repair shops to build and debut websites in minutes, while also making those sites easier to...
