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Comment and Opinion
Why GSCOP could be positive for Amazon as well as its vendors
GSCOP rules are great news for Amazon’s grocery vendors and in time will be great news for Amazon itself, says Paul Adams, CEO of Tambo
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Analysis and Features
Will GSCOP stop the CRAP Amazon suppliers face?
Suppliers fear being deemed CRAP, standing for ‘cannot realise any profit’
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Comment and Opinion
Meal kit providers are at the forefront of consumer trends. Retailers, watch closely
Meal kits allow busy consumers to cook healthy, varied meals for a lot less stress than trawling a supermarket, says Jeremy Garlick, partner at Insight Traction
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Analysis and Features
The 10 most powerful people in rapid delivery and q-commerce
Rapid delivery has exploded in the past year, spurred on by billions of dollars, dynamic leaders, and surging consumer demand
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Analysis and Features
Live fast, die young? 12 statistics hinting at the fate of the UK's rapid grocers
The rise of rapid delivery has been so fast it is still yet to decide on a name. ‘Ultra-fast’, ‘quick commerce’, ‘q-commerce’ and ‘instant needs’ are all in the mix, but this young sector’s dynamism goes far beyond just semantics
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Comment and Opinion
Rapid grocery delivery is booming – but success is about more than speed
Consumers want more than just quick convenience from their delivery brands, says Vicky Urruela, product manager at Somo
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Comment and Opinion
Why brands should heed the rise of social media live shopping
It’s clear major industry players are placing a big bet on what the future of shopping will look like, says Christina Miller, group connections director at VMLY&R
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Comment and Opinion
What retailers can learn from the Tesco hack attempt
The latest attempt on Tesco’s website and app proves any online retailer can be a target, says Liam Patterson, CEO and founder at Bidnamic
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Analysis and Features
Does Getir’s new dark store model make sense for UK franchisees?
The rapid delivery player has operated a dark store franchise model in its native Turkey for five years. Will it work in the UK?
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Comment and Opinion
Three grocery shopping trends emerging from the shift to online
That millions of customers switched to online shopping during the pandemic and e-commerce raced forward decades in just a few weeks, needs little explanation. But what does need grasping are the secondary impacts this shift is having on shopping behaviour
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Comment and Opinion
Deliveroo may have an edge, but it’s still all to play for in rapid delivery
Getir and Gorillas can win if they build their customer base and appeal to younger demographics, says Ilia Uvarov, executive creative director at R/GA London
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Comment and Opinion
UK’s most digital Christmas ever: what retailers can expect from shoppers
Online search and survey data can help retailers understand consumer trends in 2021, says Harry Walker, industry head of grocery retail at Google
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Analysis and Features
The pros and cons of a Co-op and Amazon partnership. Can they make it work?
Some 10,000 Co-op SKUs are now available on Amazon. But will the venture pay dividends, with Morrisons offering cheaper alternatives?
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Comment and Opinion
How brands can take advantage of on-demand convenience grocery apps
Brands and apps such as Deliveroo have a golden opportunity to work together, says Matt Lee, MD at Capture
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Analysis and Features
Rapid delivery: where is the fast-moving sector going?
A raft of ‘q-commerce’ players have quickly established themselves. As the market matures, will they prosper or find themselves snapped up?
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Comment and Opinion
‘Hybrid’ retailers will need to invest in technology to keep up with omnichannel shopping
Stores’ IT systems, digital platforms and logistics networks will come under increased pressure, says Perran Jervis of law firm TLT
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Analysis and Features
Cryptocurrency, Amazon and when we’ll be paying with Bitcoin at the supermarket
Awareness and understanding of cryptocurrency is continuing to grow – and it’s started to find its way on to the high street. Could a wider take-up be imminent in grocery? And what are the benefits?
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Analysis and Features
Is Ocado’s Tim Steiner right to shrug off ultra-fast grocery delivery?
A slew of ultra-fast players – from Getir to Gorillas and Weezy – have entered the UK market, but Ocado’s Tim Steiner has dismissed them as a fad
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Comment and Opinion
Online retailers should help shoppers to go green
I can see many opportunities for online retailers to encourage people to be green, says Deborah O’Neill, head of digital for UK at Oliver Wyman
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Comment and Opinion
How local shops can make their social media efforts prosper… for free
Businesses that thrive online understand people use social media to interact and to develop relationships, says David Glenwright of JC Social Media