Yesterday, the mass merchandiser and Tru Kid Brands, parent company of Toys “R” US, announced that Target is providing product, digital capabilities and fulfillment for orders that originate on toysrus.com. What do you think Target will get out of working with Tru Kids to relaunch toysrus.com?
One key to success that Lidl undoubtedly knew before coming to America is happy associates. Now, the chain has announced that it will allow all associates to participate in the company’s health insurance plan. How important will Lidl’s medical benefits program be as a recruiting tool for new employees?
Why is it so hard for a CPG company to become a digitally enabled organization? “If you have a 100-year-old company with process and culture, it’s really hard to change,” said Kellogg’s exec, Julie Bowerman, recently at GroceryShop. What are the biggest lessons to take from Kellogg’s progress with its digital transformation?
Walmart has sold its ModCloth business, is looking to spin off its Jetblack personal shopping service and has laid off workers at Bonobos. What is your take on the current state of Walmart’s digital operations?
A new grocer may be debuting on the national grocery stage after years as a successful local player in Southern California — with some help from a private equity firm. Does playing ball with private equity put the company at risk in the long term?
Best Buy Co. last week set a goal to provide five million seniors with health monitoring services in five years, up from one million currently, as healthcare shifts to a primary growth opportunity. What do you think of the growth potential for health tech at home and is Best Buy well positioned to exploit it?
Amazon.com is “in talks” to bring the Just Walk Out technology it uses to support its Amazon Go stores to OTG’s CIBO Express stores at airports and Cineworld’s Regal cinemas, and also exploring deals with concession stands at stadiums and baseball parks. What do you see as the biggest motivation behind Amazon’s reported exploration of leasing its Go technology?
When looking at the top of the list on Nation’s Restaurant News’ Top 200, it’s clear the leading restaurants are constantly innovating. What can retailers learn about innovation from restaurants?
Andrew Yang, one of the candidates among the large field running to be the Democratic Party’s presidential nominee in 2020, issued a new policy proposal this week that makes the case that digital data should be treated as a property right under law. Do you agree that an individual’s data is their personal property and should not be used without their consent and compensation?
Walmart announced yesterday plans to launch several healthcare pilots around the U.S. beginning on Jan. 1. The programs being tested are designed to help the retailer cut healthcare costs for it and its employees while delivering better care in the process. Do you think Walmart is on the right track with its healthcare pilot programs?
