Headed into the end of the year, a series of announcements tied to “next generation” vehicles show the appeal of spinoffs, SPACs, and the desire of large, marquee firms to have a stake in the burgeoning electric vehicle (EV) and autonomous driving verticals. The latest...
In today’s top retail news, both Snapchat and Twitter reported strong quarterly earnings as the social media companies try to insert themselves more into the world of commerce, while Harley-Davidson takes a major step in its own digital aspirations. Also, Taboola is acquiring eCommerce platform...
With the pandemic starting to appear in the rearview mirror, Harley-Davidson is taking a bold step toward meeting customers where they are by selling nearly 18,000 used motorcycles directly to consumers in a bid to greatly expand its digital capabilities. The H-D1 Marketplace, launched earlier...
The iconic motorcycle manufacturer Harley-Davidson said on Monday (April 19) that strong retail demand, reduced dealer inventories and fewer loan write-offs drove better-than-expected first-quarter results, as well as an increased forecast for the year. According to a press statement, the Milwaukee-based company said its revenues...
September 23, 2022
Ideas around using data insights to pinpoint what value and experience really mean to consumers as huge economic trends overlap are the obsession of brands, merchants and payments firms as the digital shift moves into a next phase of removing channel boundaries. This emerged as a key finding of the “2022 Global Digital Shopping Index,” […]
October 01, 2018
To better reach millennials, Harley-Davidson is looking to Amazon. The motorcycle maker will offer merchandise such as riding gear and apparel through the eCommerce retailer, CNBC reported. “We live in an on-demand, anywhere, anytime business environment where success depends on the ability to meet consumers on their turf and on their terms,” Harley-Davidson’s senior vice […]
August 13, 2018
To help avoid European Union tariffs, Harley-Davidson has said that it would take some of its production out of the U.S. The move has divided America’s bikers — and supporters...
June 27, 2018
The theory is that a strong U.S. economy — buttressed by record employment and enthused consumer spending — will mean U.S. business can withstand a trade war better than other...
