E-commerce

CGT highlights 10 small to mid-sized consumer goods companies that are making a big impact on the industry. Here is the 2017 class of Standout SMBs.

The prestige hair brand's software engineers created “Madi,” a chatbot that gives color consultations in Ulta stores just like human colorists do in salons.

Procter & Gamble and Sam's Club are activating their joint “Full Home Happy Home” platform this month to promote the retailer’s e-commerce offerings.

Luxury fashion brand Gucci will deepen its partnership with Yoox Net-A-Porter Group next month by rolling out an exclusive "capsule collection" of menswear with global e-tailer Mr Porter.

The partnership will enable Acosta to add Content Analytics' e-commerce capabilities to the existing portfolio of integrated sales and marketing solutions that it offers consumer packaged goods companies.

Amazon.com created yet more turmoil in the consumer packaged goods industry last week when news broke that the e-commerce giant plans to encourage leading manufacturers to sell their products directly to consumers.

Brands will now have access to insights on Amazon Japan and e-commerce analytics solutions through Profitero’s alliance with Nielsen Japan.

Amazon Prime members may soon have access to AmazonFresh Pickup: a drive-up grocery store. View this video to see how it works.