in depth – Page 9
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Comment and Opinion
What the Carrefour deal tells us about Google's grocery ambitions
Unlike Amazon, Google’s play in the grocery scene is one of digital-enablement partner, not distribution supplier or direct competitor, argues Gracie Page of Y&R
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Comment and Opinion
What the new Premier League deal means for Amazon’s grocery ambitions
Amazon’s football deal will help it achieve its goal of becoming the ‘everything store’, says Guy Elliott of Publicis.Sapient
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Comment and Opinion
Ocado's fulfilment vision points way to a faster future
After a thought-provoking visit to Ocado’s fulfilment centre in Andover, Google’s industry head for grocery retail, Harry Walker, is convinced all retailers need a clear vision for the development of fulfilment services
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Comment and Opinion
Expect Sainsbury’s digital offer to step up with Moriarty
Moriarty will not only be tasked with keeping Sainsbury’s up to speed with online developments, but she will look to integrate its offering with Argos, Sainsbury’s Bank and Nectar, says food trends editor Emma Weinbren
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Comment and Opinion
Fmcg packaging design must get fit for e-commerce
When innovating around design, fmcg products must from the outset consider a buying journey that extends well beyond the shelf, says Fiona Florence of JDO UK
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Comment and Opinion
Ocado and Flipkart deals prove Kroger and Walmart are serious about online grocery
It’s brilliant for the two US giants to prove there is a serious business case for online grocery, says Eagle Eye’s Tim Mason
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Comment and Opinion
Tesco Direct closure proves you can't out-Amazon Amazon
Aside from racking up Clubcard points on big-ticket purchases, there was very little incentive for shoppers to choose Tesco Direct over Amazon, says Natalie Berg of NBK Retail
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Comment and Opinion
How GDPR can help smaller fmcg companies and startups level the data playing field
Using GDPR and customers’ data, there is plenty of scope for small food businesses to create innovative and potentially disruptive business models, says GDPR expert Kaijia Gu of Oliver Wyman
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Analysis and Features
Ocado Kroger partnership: analysts’ reaction
After this morning’s announcement of a partnership between Ocado and retail giant Kroger to build “multiple CFCs across the US”, here’s the reaction from city analysts.
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Analysis and Features
Cryptocurrencies: is there a business case for Bitcoin?
Digital startups and forward-thinking high street franchises are beginning to accept cryptocurrency in UK outlets
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Comment and Opinion
Wetherspoon’s social withdrawal may prompt brands to rethink their strategies
’The way most companies run social media is a total waste of time and money’, says one guru, but what to make of JDW’s bold announcement?
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Comment and Opinion
Can brands and online giants defeat ‘fake news’ together?
Suppliers need the influence of online and social media giants as much as those giants need the spending power of suppliers
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Comment and Opinion
Understand search to understand customer demand
Grocery is on a journey to become more customer-centric, efficient and innovative…
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Comment and Opinion
Suppliers failing to fill the 'digital shelf'
suppliers need to raise the importance of e-commerce within their organisations or risk missing out on further growth
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Comment and Opinion
Automatic for the people and the smart use of technology
Hard work during the festive season paid off with broadly positive financial results for grocery
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Comment and Opinion
Never mind Robomart and Bodega - think local to grasp the future
Silicon Valley has a way of making a headline. Amazon grabbed consumer attention with drone delivery and no-checkout store
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Analysis and Features
When will Amazon have the last laugh?
A new study shows Amazon undercutting mults’ prices by 12.5% on average. But will it remain too small a player to matter?
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Comment and Opinion
Voice is loud at CES, but be wary
Hey Google’ proclaim posters across the Las Vegas monorail and convention centre as the Consumer Electronics Show opens…
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Comment and Opinion
New ways to reach those 'always-on' shoppers
I don’t think any of us could have predicted the level of media access society now enjoys as the norm
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Analysis and Features
Mobile ready hero images: the quest for a global standard
With more shoppers buying groceries on mobile devices, the humble pack shot is looking increasingly outdated. But agreeing on a common standard for what should replace it is proving surprisingly tricky