June 16 2017
Amazon to Acquire Whole Foods Market for $13.7 Billion
Amazon today announced it will acquire Whole Foods Market Inc. for $42 per share in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $13.7 billion. ... Read more
June 16 2017
New Study Shows Whataburger Has the Most Dedicated Customers
Good news, Whataburger addicts! A new study backs up most Texans’ claim that the beloved burger chain has the most dedicated customers around.... Read more
June 15 2017
DEBATE SETTLED: Whataburger sells way more food...and to loyal customers, report says
While West Coasters may swear by In-N-Out Burger, we Texans KNOW that there is nothing like a Whataburger with cheese.... Read more
May 30 2017
The 'fidget spinner' that has spun teachers into a tizzy
Some people don't understand the fascination of Fidget Spinners, the toy from the '90s that's made a revolutionary comeback in 2017.... Read more
May 30 2017
Will Chewy retain its startup appeal under PetSmart's corporate umbrella?
"PetSmart should be careful to not kill the goose that lays the golden egg."... Read more
May 25 2017
Fidget Spinners Soar in Promo Popularity
Reinventing the wheel has led to fidget spinners becoming a highly profitable viral sensation. ... Read more
May 23 2017
The eCommerce of Fidget Spinners: Why Being Interesting Can Do More For Your Brand Than Being Useful
The “fidget spinner” or sometimes known as the “finger spinner” is undoubtedly the hottest toy so far in 2017. ... Read more
May 23 2017
Amazon Buys Trademarks to Prepare for Australian Arrival
A recent report from research firm 1010data showing the AmazonBasics private label had a 31 per cent share of online battery sales. Amazon Basics easily outsells every other brand online, including Duracell.... Read more
May 23 2017
How Do Shoppers Buy CPG Products Online? [New Study]
Consumer Packaged Goods (CPGs) hit $10 billion in ecommerce sales in 2016, according to 1010Data.... Read more
May 11 2017
Meal Kit Companies Are Latest Recipe For Radio Ad Success.
For radio broadcasters hungry for new ad dollars, a fast-growing food business could deliver the perfect portion.... Read more
May 11 2017
Meal Kits May Be Winning Us Over—And Unilever Wants A Seat At The Table
Unilever Ventures is diving into meal kits with an investment in Sun Basket, a do-it-yourself meal-subscription service focused on organic foods and “clean” eating. ... Read more
May 09 2017
Tackling the multi-billion dollar out-of-stocks problem
What would you do with an extra $130 billion? If you are in the retail business, that’s how much more revenue the industry would earn if it weren’t for out-of-stocks.... Read more
May 05 2017
Soda Upstart Zevia Tops Pepsi in Study of E-Commerce Market
The race to sell soft drinks online has a surprising second-place winner: Zevia. The zero-calorie, sugar-free soda brand sold more online than Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Sprite or Dr Pepper, according to a new study.... Read more
May 04 2017
Marc Lore: Wal-Mart is still catching up to Amazon
Lore also offered a critical assessment of Amazon’s handling of Quidsi, the consumer products sites he founded and that Amazon acquired in 2010 for $500 million.... Read more
May 02 2017
Pet parents are spending like actual parents online
If you're a proud pup parent, you're not buying any old pet food. You're buying the special stuff from a place you trust. ... Read more