ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR

• 10/25/2023

  Retail Radar: Amazon Adds Sociable Shopping Feature; Instacart Powers Up for Holidays

  Recent news includes Instacart's Trade Desk alliance giving CPG partners a more precise reach, and Amazon testing a new AI feature designed to help sellers stand out.

  Heidi Bitsoli

  
• 10/18/2023

  Retail Radar: Instacart's Recipe for Shopping; Best Buy Says Bye to DVDs

  Recent retail news includes Walmart Connect offering education and certification options for partners, and Target teasing the imminent arrival of its Roundel Media Studio.

  Heidi Bitsoli

  
• 10/11/2023

  Retail Radar: Walmart to Launch Paris Hilton Collection; Walgreens Names New CEO

  Recent retail news includes numbers from Costco's 2023 report and the addition of three international profiles: Asda, Boots UK and Tesco.

  Heidi Bitsoli

  
• 10/4/2023

  Retail Radar: Rite Aid Ups Private-Label Offerings; Target Readies for Holiday Push

  Recent retail news includes Rite Aid launching an Ello Market private label, and Ace Hardware bringing back one of its ongoing rewards events.

  Heidi Bitsoli

  
• 9/27/2023

  Retail Radar: Walmart Dives Deeper into Metaverse; Amazon's Virtual Experience Includes Shopping

  Recent retail news includes Walmart's latest Roblox offering, and Amazon spinning art into commerce.

  Heidi Bitsoli

  
• 9/20/2023

  Retail Radar: Walmart Plays 'House'; Ace Grows Lawn & Garden Strategy

  Recent retail news includes Walmart's latest excursion into the metaverse, and retailers readying themselves for a jumpstart on holiday sales.

  Heidi Bitsoli

  
• 9/13/2023

  Retail Radar: Ace Adds Aubuchon; Circle K Grows New Loyalty Program

  Recent retail news includes Lowe's renewal of its NFL sponsorship, and a Kroger-Albertsons agreement to sell off overlapping stores.

  Heidi Bitsoli

  
• 9/6/2023

  Retail Radar: Walgreens Has New Leadership; Shopify Adds Amazon Prime Feature

  Recent retail news includes Best Buy having suppliers pay for promotions, and Amazon Prime members able to spend on Shopify.

  Heidi Bitsoli

  
• 8/30/2023

  Retail Radar: Instacart's Public Plans; Walmart Ups Healthcare Options

  Recent retail news includes Circle K Day bringing discounts and promotions, and Instacart filing an IPO.

  Heidi Bitsoli

  
• 8/23/2023

  Retail Radar: Target Expands Private Labels; Home Depot Launches New Homeowners Hub

  Recent retail news includes Walmart releasing its annual Top Toys list, and Ace Hardware growing its store count.

  Heidi Bitsoli