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[eMarketer] How retail can drive adoption of augmented reality
12-04-2022 | 09:23:00
Only 3% of US adults used AR regularly while shopping, although another 10% used it occasionally, according to a February 2022 Insider Intelligence survey conducted by Bizrate Insights.


Xebra harvests first cannabis crop in the Netherlands
07-04-2022 | 12:48:00
Xebra Brands (Xebra), a cannabis company, announced it has successfully cultivated and harvested its first cannabis crop in the Netherlands.


Italian flour companies launch campaign to promote premium organic flours
07-04-2022 | 12:13:00
ITALMOPA, the Italian Association of Millers, established in 1958 and with more than 80 flour companies from across Italy, has launched an ambitious initiative to promote exports of organic soft wheat and durum wheat flour and semolina.


[eMarketer] Retail categories driving ecommerce growth
23-03-2022 | 14:30:49
Auto and parts and food and beverage will be the fastest-growing ecommerce categories; both will see double-digit growth but from a relatively small base.


[eMarketer] US in-store card users will be more than 90% of population by 2023
18-03-2022 | 06:20:04
US in-store payment card users will represent 91.0% of the population by 2023, with 68.6% being debit card users, 60.2% being credit card users, and 17.1% being prepaid card users.


[eMarketer] Retailers look to membership programs to spur growth
08-03-2022 | 08:07:10
Amazon’s subscription revenue stands to continue to soar this year thanks to an increase in the cost of its Prime membership for US subscribers.


[eMarketer] Last-mile fulfillment is the latest priority for retailers
03-03-2022 | 07:08:00
Retailers are revamping their last-mile fulfillment strategies in an effort to meet consumer demand for rapid delivery and compete effectively with Amazon.


[eMarketer] Brands step up efforts to reflect diversity in their products and spending
28-02-2022 | 15:44:25
Brands are waking up to opportunities to cater to communities of different races, backgrounds, and identities in their products and ad spending, with more work to be done.


[eMarketer] Amazon’s grocery business experiences growing pains
24-02-2022 | 13:59:11
While its grocery ecommerce business remains strong, Amazon faces increased competition as retailers such as Walmart and Kroger ramp up their digital capabilities.


[eMarketer] Walmart’s diverse portfolio allows it to maintain steady growth
22-02-2022 | 07:22:46
Walmart Inc. reported quarterly earnings and growth above analysts’ expectations as it managed to withstand inflationary pressures and higher costs, per a company release.


Swiss retailer Migros selects WPP to help revolutionize its commerce offer
18-02-2022 | 09:13:38
Swiss retailer Migros Fachmarkt AG has appointed WPP as its strategic communications partner to help it reimagine the commerce experience for its specialist retail brands.


[eMarketer] Luxury products US shoppers buy in-store
18-02-2022 | 08:56:00
Across almost all product categories, US luxury shoppers are far more likely to make purchases in-store than online. Physical retail has the widest lead in the food and beverage category, followed by watches and jewelry.


[eMarketer] Digital brokers expand offerings to revive retail investor buzz
11-02-2022 | 09:30:50
Feeling the squeeze from dwindling retail investor activity, digital brokers are branching out to keep customers engaged.


[eMarketer] Google’s massive ad growth fueled by retail spending
04-02-2022 | 08:02:26
With the massive boom in online shopping over the pandemic, the retail industry’s importance in the digital ad market has rapidly increased.


[eMarketer] Swelling returns force retailers to rethink the shopping experience
28-01-2022 | 07:59:05
US consumers are on track to return more than $761 billion in goods purchased in 2021, per a survey from the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Appriss Retail.


Belgium shopping platform Bol.com invests in Wallonia and Brussels with the launch of a French-language website
20-01-2022 | 08:08:45
Belgian-Dutch shopping platform bol.com has launched its French-language website. For example, the Ahold Delhaize subsidiary is now also switching up a gear in French-speaking Belgium.


Banville Wine Merchants expands Italian portfolio and personnel
10-01-2022 | 12:03:00
Banville Wine Merchants continues to expand its Italian portfolio to include artisanal wineries from across the Italian peninsula with a collection of producers previously imported by Montcalm Imports.


Redefine Meat commercially launches world's first whole cuts of new-meat in new culinary concepts
16-11-2021 | 15:30:00
Redefine Meat announced the launch of the first ever category of plant-based whole cuts that achieve a level of product quality comparable to high-quality animal meat available within select restaurants in the UK.


Dutch-based Prosus increases stake in Delivery Hero
03-11-2021 | 10:35:51
Dutch multinational conglomerate Prosus, a major subsidiary of South African Naspers, has entered into an agreement to acquire an additional 2.5% stake in Delivery Hero, subject to regulatory approval, through its subsidiary, MIH Food Holdings B.V.


Berlin-based on-demand delivery startup Gorillas secures close to $1b Series C funding round
20-10-2021 | 09:50:00
Gorillas, the European market player in instant on-demand grocery delivery, has successfully raised close to $1 billion in Series C funding round.