MediaMarkt Brings Shopping by Appointment to Belgium as Well
MediaMarkt is extending its free, appointment‑based shopping service to all Belgian stores, allowing customers to schedule one‑on‑one consultations with product specialists. The model, already live in Germany and the Netherlands, lets shoppers book online by product category and receive tailored advice on arrival. MediaMarkt positions the service as a bridge between online research and in‑store confirmation, aiming to speed decisions and improve the customer experience. The rollout aligns with the retailer’s broader push into services such as repairs, warranties, insurance, and financing.
New Lawsuit Against Amazon: 'Subscribe and Save' Program Can Actually Cost You More
Amazon faces a new class‑action lawsuit alleging its Subscribe & Save program raises prices after the first purchase, effectively turning a promised discount into higher costs. The complaint cites a case where a coffee subscription climbed from $16.60 to $28.69...
Vinted Brand Strength Could Fuel Second-Hand Growth Beyond Fashion
Vinted is outperforming traditional retailers on key brand metrics, according to YouGov data. Its Impression, Value and Satisfaction scores far exceed averages for UK clothing, high‑street and general retailers, with a Consideration rating of 33.9—more than three times the competition....
Retail’s AI Reality Check: The Data Behind Speed, Safety and the Human Factor
Artificial intelligence is rapidly entering physical retail, not to replace staff but to amplify their effectiveness. Recent research shows 43.6% of retailers plan to deploy AI within the next year and 28.1% already have implementations, targeting faster checkout, inventory visibility,...
Lune & Wild Raises €2.3 Million to Scale Female-Founded, Chef-Led Baby and Children’s Food Brand
London‑based Lune & Wild, a female‑founded, chef‑led baby and children’s food brand, secured a €2.3 million (≈$2.5 million) Series A round led by Guinness Ventures. The funding will boost production capacity, accelerate retail expansion—including a new Ocado.com listing—and fund key hires. The company,...
Mint Explainer: Why Are Quick Commerce Giants Betting Big on Digital Wallets?
Swiggy Instamart has rolled out a feature that lets shoppers top up their Swiggy Money wallet to cover any shortfall in the minimum order value required for free delivery. The change eliminates the need to add extra items merely to...
Amazon May Be Bigger, but Zomato's Deepinder Goyal Says Blinkit Has the Edge in Quick Commerce- Here's Why
Deepinder Goyal, Zomato’s co‑founder, argues that Blinkit is better positioned than Amazon to dominate India’s fast‑growing quick‑commerce market. Blinkit now commands roughly half of the sector and remains profitable while rivals chase market share with heavy discounting. The company has...
Netcore Unbxd Launches AI-Powered Insights Agent to Transform Ecommerce Search Into Instant, Actionable Intelligence
Netcore Unbxd unveiled its AI‑powered Insights Agent, a conversational analytics layer that lets ecommerce teams query search and merchandising data in natural language. The tool replaces complex dashboards with real‑time, actionable answers, enabling instant identification of low‑converting queries, campaign performance, and revenue‑driving...
Walmart Brings 30-Minute-or-Less Delivery To 33 U.S. Markets
Walmart is rolling out its 30‑minute‑or‑less delivery service to 33 U.S. markets, adding a hyper‑fast option to its existing same‑day portfolio. Shoppers can order from more than 100,000 eligible items, ranging from fresh groceries to electronics, for a $10 fee...
Mikey Moran Launches GLZD, Combining Skincare and Fragrance Into Men’s Grooming Routine
Atlanta‑based entrepreneur Mikey Moran has unveiled GLZD, a men’s grooming brand that introduces a water‑free “body glaze” combining skincare, fragrance, and a subtle skin finish. The debut line offers five distinct scent profiles—Midnight, Saddle, Barber, Harbor, and Seaglass—formulated with plant‑derived...
Genius Facebook Marketplace Sellers Use AI Models to Sell Products No One Wants
Sellers on Facebook Marketplace are using AI‑generated female models in product photos to attract attention to listings that normally receive little interest. One seller, Brandon Carone, added AI women to ads for $10,000 worth of Caterpillar equipment, generating nearly 3 million...
From QVC to Countdown Timers — How eCosmetics Is Turning Beauty Shopping Into a Live Auction Game
eCosmetics Live is turning beauty shopping into a real‑time auction game, where creators host short, timed bidding sessions that lock in purchases the moment a countdown ends. The global live commerce market, already $15.5 billion in 2024, is forecast to explode...
Bass Pro Shops Plans First Store in New York Metro Area
Bass Pro Shops announced plans to open a 130,000‑square‑foot Outdoor World store in Hicksville, New York, marking its first location in the New York metropolitan area. The company seeks a 20‑year PILOT, mortgage recording, and sales‑tax exemptions from Nassau County’s...
Newme Opens 25th India Store, Plans 25 More by Year End
Newme opened its 25th brick‑and‑mortar store in Vadodara, marking a milestone for the Gen Z‑focused fashion‑tech brand. The retailer now operates in 14 Indian cities and plans to add at least 25 more locations by year‑end, targeting both metro hubs and...
Google 1st Order Price Labels On Shopping Ads (Again)
Google is testing a new “1st order price” label on Shopping ads, indicating a special discount for a shopper’s first purchase with a retailer. The label is a variation of the “First order” tag tested over a year ago. The...