Product Innovation

Gillette Lets Consumers Make 3D-Printed Razor Handles
Technology from 3D printing giant Formlabs will let shoppers choose from 48 designs and six colors.
Mondelēz to Make Packaging Fully Recyclable by 2025
The ultimate goal is a “circular packaging economy” that generates zero net waste, the company said.

Study: Younger Consumers Demanding Tech in Stores

A new report from RILA and ICSC examines the shopping habits of Gen Z and Millennial consumers, as well as how retailers are adapting to their needs.
Albertsons Debuts Online Marketplace

Albertsons Digital Marketplace offers more than 40,000 specialty products to shoppers nationwide through a network of third-party sellers.
Herbal Essences Designs Bottles for Visually Impaired

Procter & Gamble's hair care brand has introduced the first mass-produced bottles designed to help blind and visually impaired individuals distinguish between shampoos and conditioners.
Gillette's On-Demand Razor Service Heads North

Procter & Gamble's subscription-based razor service has expanded to Canada, giving consumers flexible buying options.
Walgreens Trials Birchbox Beauty Line

A pact with the online subscription-based retailer will bring prestige beauty offerings to select stores and walgreens.com.
Kroger Pilot Puts Grocery Pickup, Private Label into Walgreens

The grocery and drugstore retailers will join forces to offer Kroger products and online order pickups at 13 Walgreens locations.
Wagz Gets Connected with Link AKC Buy

The connected pet company has expanded its portfolio with the Link AKC smart collar, which tracks location, activity, health, and other data.
Walmart Sets Blockchain Requirement for Greens Suppliers

In its latest food safety move, the retailer is requiring leafy green produce suppliers to begin tapping into an IBM-built blockchain network by September 2019.