Ten Hot Retail StartupsSister publication RIS News takes a quick look at 10 retail startups that are making their mark on the industry and disrupting their respective market segments. Report Finds Retail Disruptors in All Shapes, SizesBut the report from Retail Systems Research/JDA finds commonality in their unique approaches to unified commerce, informed insight, customer acquisition and the role of the physical store. Who Is the Consumer of the Future? An authentic brand purpose will be critical for building loyalty among modern, proactive "prosumers." Stella Artois Unveils Beer-Serving ‘Robot’ for the Holidays Mounted to the top of a robotic vacuum, the beer brand’s ‘bot delivers snacks and beverages directly to party guests. (It also cleans up the crumbs.) Packaged Goods Makers Embrace AI-Driven Marketing Ocean Spray, General Mills and McCormick & Co. all unveiled the implementation of an AI-based software solution designed to optimize retail promotions. Essentials, Part 2: Insights & Inspiration from the Top Women Shaping Retail Walmart, PepsiCo Take Top Spots in Kantar PowerRanking PepsiCo earned the top position among suppliers in Kantar’s 2018 US PoweRanking report for the third consecutive year. Tate & Lyle Picks Nielsen for U.S. Analytics The partnership will leverage retail measurement data, providing a clear and total store view into core business categories. Forrester Names Ahalogy an Influencer Marketing Solutions Leader Forrester Research ranked Quotient Technology's Cincinnati-based Ahalogy as a leader in influencer marketing in a new report. Collective Bias Shares Thanksgiving Trends Collective Bias, Bentonville, Arkansas, has released an in-depth analysis of Thanksgiving to help marketers and brands succeed this holiday season. First Previous 28 29 30 31 32 Next Last