Stumbled on CPG companies specifically focused on postpartum, like Frida and Mombox. Others, like Thinx and The Honey Pot, have product lines out. Makes me curious how much else is out there.. ๐ค
Storr is noteworthy - A new #retail platform that let's influencers offer more seamless shopping experiences, and anyone be a merchant (vs. a seller on another site like eBay). The concept builds from other social selling platforms (like Redbook). https://t.co/vBR9wXqBXQ
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Good example of tying a loyalty program to convenience and hassle free experiences (ahem, priority airport pickup...) - a growing theme worth watching for CPG brands and retailers. #retailtrends#loyaltyprograms https://t.co/912IiNkf1S
Giant Tiger is a discounter really worth watching - a smaller format player with a mass merchandiser type of department range, and eCommerce capabilities (in contrast to Dollarama). https://t.co/cajisSGdxG
Amazon's 4-star physical store underlines it's positioning across convenience and experience trips. What does this positioning imply? Smart merchandising (not widest selection) is further rising as key in specialty stores, consumers participate in pickinโฆhttps://t.co/4WtPrA9AdR
Smart move by Sobeys - Farm Boy represents today's premium: local, natural, community connection, and experience. This, with Ocado positions Sobeys well to take on Amazon/Whole Foods and Loblaw/Instacart as they each vie to lead "conventional grocery retaโฆhttps://t.co/cpYM85oxE7
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Grocery pickup at Shoppers is live. They're fast expanding eComm for incremental category/audience (wellwise) and conveniece trip reach (PC express, instacart delivery). Watch the execution to guage its growth. The devil is always in the operational detail https://t.co/CWkz8nmW7V
Talk about integrating Prime at Whole Foods. Pretty bold displays to push membership value. Wonder whether shoppers will feel it detracts from their local community support image. Worth watching https://t.co/ovJ9qZLuKr
Wal-Mart Canada reported a solid Q1 with net sales up 2.9%, supported by underlying strength in customer traffic (and overall same store sales results). But profits decreased, meaning continued pressure ahead. https://t.co/OO3htK9p49
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Instacart's expansion in Canada is moving fast. If 2017 was the ramp up of click and collect coast to coast, 2018 looks set to be the year online grocery delivery truly expands... https://t.co/e0SEoKXfBZ