Discounts news and trends

Aldi Expansion Continues Amid Thanksgiving Discount Rollout
Retail // October 17, 2024

Aldi’s latest expansion efforts have it literally in Walmart and Target’s backyards. That’s according to a report Thursday (Oct. 17) by Supermarket News, which notes that one of the German discount grocer’s latest store openings is happening in the same Florida parking lot as a Target store, and across the street from...

New Starbucks Boss Reportedly Pulling Back on Discounted Drinks
Retail // October 14, 2024

Discounted drinks are reportedly becoming rarer under the leadership of Starbucks’ new CEO. Brian Niccol became chief executive in August, and the company has since scaled back the array of discounts it has been offering in the last year, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Monday (Oct. 14), citing interviews...

AI Tools and Independent Sellers Key at Record Amazon Sales Event
eCommerce // October 10, 2024

Amazon says customers saved more than $1 billion during its October shopping event. The eCommerce giant touted this statistic in a Thursday (Oct. 10) press release in the wake of its latest Prime Big Deal Days event, which it dubbed its “biggest ever.” While not providing specific figures,...

Walmart Takes on Amazon With Earlier Holiday Deals Event
Retail // September 19, 2024

Walmart says it is beginning its holiday shopping offerings earlier than ever. “This year, nearly 50% of consumers will start their holiday shopping as early as August and September, as people remain price-conscious and plan ahead to maximize their holiday budgets,” the retail giant said in...

Interviews & Exclusives
Pawstruck CEO: Summer Deals Events Present Make-or-Break Acquisition Opportunity

July 05, 2024
As Amazon and Walmart gear up for their summer deals events, digitally native brands are seeing the opportunity to scale in ways that would never be possible without these shopping surges. For Pawstruck, an online pet supply company, Prime Day represents a crucial opportunity for growth and visibility. Founded in 2014 by CEO Kyle Goguen, […]

Price Wars: Amazon and Walmart Escalate Race to the Bottom

June 28, 2024
This week in the ongoing battle between retail giants Amazon and Walmart, the two companies are upping their discounting efforts in an effort to secure the loyalty of cost-conscious consumers....

Transaction and Consumer-Level Data Help Personalize Card-Linked Rewards Programs

May 22, 2024
Recent announcements from some marquee names in financial services, and commercial partnerships, underscore the use of data, down to the consumer level, in crafting ever-more-relevant card-linked offers. In doing so,...

Amazon, Walmart Aim to Retain Lower-Income Shoppers Amid Luxury Push

May 17, 2024
Amazon and Walmart may be setting their sights on high-income consumers, but as the two retail giants compete for shoppers’ spending, they are working hard not to lose their lower-income...

Quick Reads
Aldi Expansion Continues Amid Thanksgiving Discount Rollout

October 17, 2024
Aldi’s latest expansion efforts have it literally in Walmart and Target’s backyards. That’s according to a report Thursday (Oct. 17) by Supermarket News, which notes that one of the German discount grocer’s latest store openings is happening in the same Florida parking lot as a Target store, and across the street from a Walmart Supercenter. It’s one of four new Aldi locations […]

New Starbucks Boss Reportedly Pulling Back on Discounted Drinks

October 14, 2024
Discounted drinks are reportedly becoming rarer under the leadership of Starbucks’ new CEO. Brian Niccol became chief executive in August, and the company has since scaled back the array of discounts it has...

AI Tools and Independent Sellers Key at Record Amazon Sales Event

October 10, 2024
Amazon says customers saved more than $1 billion during its October shopping event. The eCommerce giant touted this statistic in a Thursday (Oct. 10) press release in the wake of its latest Prime...

Walmart Takes on Amazon With Earlier Holiday Deals Event

September 19, 2024
Walmart says it is beginning its holiday shopping offerings earlier than ever. “This year, nearly 50% of consumers will start their holiday shopping as early as August and September, as people...