CNN: Could this ‘chemist’ be the next boss of Walmart? by Poppy Harlow & Sheena McKenzie. “Could the 64th most powerful woman in the world (Rosalind Brewer), according to Forbes, one day have the top job at Walmart? “Oh boy, that is a good question,” she says, laughing a little nervously. “If ever I was afforded […]
“The Psychology Behind Costco’s Free Samples” by Joe Pinsker at The Atlantic. “When we compare it to other in-store mediums … in-store product demonstration has the highest [sales] lift,” says Giovanni DeMeo of the product-demonstration company Interactions, a department of which handles Costco’s samples…Interactions’ beer samples at many national retailers on average boosted sales […]
Canada: “Target’s ‘sexist’ baby pajamas spark social media outcry” by Colin Perkel at The Canadian Press via Globe & Mail. “Hundreds of people have denounced Target for selling “sexist” baby pyjamas after a university professor posted a photograph of the clothing on social media. The boy clothing features a Superman logo and the line, […]
“Day 1 of Walmart’s New Pickup Grocery Format in Bentonville” by Kim Souza at The City Wire. “The City Wire registered online to try the new grocery buying experience. The registration was easy, requiring only an email address and password, home address and phone number – very similar to the registration for the Savings […]
Forbes Richest 400 Americans (Walton’s take 6, 7, 8, 9 – Bezos #15) at Forbes. See the full list “Amazon’s Grocery Delivery Business Coming to New York City” by Jason Del Ray at Recode. “Amazon is preparing to start its Fresh grocery delivery business in New York City as early as next month, […]
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Target Surprise: Ranked #1 in Shipping Speed by Kavita Kumar at Star-Tribune. “I had to dig a little deeper to make sure that was really accurate,” said Kevon Hills, StellaService’s vice president of research. But it was. The study by the New York-based research firm found that Target shaved three days off its delivery […]
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Friday Tipsheet: Wmart’s E-com Chief Pokes Amazon | Target Appeases Blogger | Wayfair +30%
/in Eye-on-RetailCNN: Could this ‘chemist’ be the next boss of Walmart? by Poppy Harlow & Sheena McKenzie. “Could the 64th most powerful woman in the world (Rosalind Brewer), according to Forbes, one day have the top job at Walmart? “Oh boy, that is a good question,” she says, laughing a little nervously. “If ever I was afforded […]
Thursday Tipsheet: Costco’s Reciprocity | Amazon’s Tom & Jerry Warning | Wayfair Eyes $319M IPO
/in Eye-on-Retail“The Psychology Behind Costco’s Free Samples” by Joe Pinsker at The Atlantic. “When we compare it to other in-store mediums … in-store product demonstration has the highest [sales] lift,” says Giovanni DeMeo of the product-demonstration company Interactions, a department of which handles Costco’s samples…Interactions’ beer samples at many national retailers on average boosted sales […]
Wednesday Tipsheet: Target’s Pajama ‘Outcry’ | REI Revamps Web | CA Bans Plastic Bags
/in Eye-on-RetailCanada: “Target’s ‘sexist’ baby pajamas spark social media outcry” by Colin Perkel at The Canadian Press via Globe & Mail. “Hundreds of people have denounced Target for selling “sexist” baby pyjamas after a university professor posted a photograph of the clothing on social media. The boy clothing features a Superman logo and the line, […]
Tuesday Tipsheet: Wmart Grocery Pickup Day 1 | Cabo Costco Closed Until Nov? | Ebay/PayPal Split
/in Eye-on-Retail“Day 1 of Walmart’s New Pickup Grocery Format in Bentonville” by Kim Souza at The City Wire. “The City Wire registered online to try the new grocery buying experience. The registration was easy, requiring only an email address and password, home address and phone number – very similar to the registration for the Savings […]
Monday Tipsheet: Bezos Worth $29.9 Bil | Amazon Groc. Delivery to NYC | Ads Can Push Too Hard
/in Eye-on-RetailForbes Richest 400 Americans (Walton’s take 6, 7, 8, 9 – Bezos #15) at Forbes. See the full list “Amazon’s Grocery Delivery Business Coming to New York City” by Jason Del Ray at Recode. “Amazon is preparing to start its Fresh grocery delivery business in New York City as early as next month, […]
Friday Tipsheet: Target #1 in Shipping Speed | Wmart Last in Pharmacy | Amazon Workers Smoke in ‘Cage’
/in Eye-on-RetailTarget Surprise: Ranked #1 in Shipping Speed by Kavita Kumar at Star-Tribune. “I had to dig a little deeper to make sure that was really accurate,” said Kevon Hills, StellaService’s vice president of research. But it was. The study by the New York-based research firm found that Target shaved three days off its delivery […]