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2026-02-091h 01
Always Off Brand"How Do You Survive the AI Job Cuts!" with Chris PerryWe welcome back the fun, talented and wicked smart Chris Perry, Co-Founder and Chief Learning Officer at Firstmovr. We talk about how people at brands, agencies and anyone in our industry can lean in, be pro-active and use AI to make you better at your job. Sure, Chris does the best parity songs in our industry and we feature his latest masterpiece "My PDP" which is epic. We play the "What's That Keyword Game?" and give you a great NEWS segment. Hayley Brucker, Summer Jubeliere and Scott Ohsman have a great time! Enjoy Always Off Brand is always a...
2026-01-291h 06
The Digital Deep Dive With Aaron ConantIntroducing AI to Your Organization With Chris PerryChris Perry is the Co-founder and Chief Learning Officer at firstmovr, a satellite Center of Excellence (COE) for eCommerce education and change management. He is also an Executive Educator and Keynote Speaker at the Path to Purchase Institute. With over 12 years of experience as an eCommerce leader and executive educator, Chris aims to empower leaders to embrace change with actionable knowledge, strategies, and KPIs. In this episode… AI has sparked excitement, fear, and confusion across the digital and commerce landscape. Leaders are pushing adoption, teams are unsure of how to respond, and individuals are left wo...
2026-01-1538 min2026-01-1253 min
Cyber 5 / Next Commerce NewsCyber Monday - Next Commerce News / December 2025In this episode:Cyber Week 2025 is on track to smash recordsOnline grocery sales hit US$11.6B in October, setting a new recordTarget launches an AI holiday gift finder to streamline gift shoppingTarget rolls out a ChatGPT-based shopping app that lets users build full cartsTarget introduces “List Scanner” to turn handwritten notes into digital cartsChatGPT launches “Shopping Research,” a new AI-powered way to compare productsWalmart tests ads in its new AI shopping assistant, SparkyAmazon rolls out Amazon Bazaar t...
2025-12-0857 min
Cyber 5 / Next Commerce NewsCyber Monday - Next Commerce News / November 2025In this episode:Walmart captures 21% of U.S. grocery spendingWalmart launches AI tools to enhance in-store shoppingWalmart and OpenAI partner to enable purchases via ChatGPTAmazon’s “Help Me Decide” AI tool simplifies product choicePinterest rolls out AI-driven boards to become a personal shopping assistantPayPal reports how AI is reshaping holiday shoppingConsumers increasingly move beyond search engines for discoveryRetailers enter a generative AI feedback loopConsumers embrace AI for research but hesitate on autonomous purchasesA...
2025-11-1050 minCyber 5 / Next Commerce NewsCyber Monday - Next Commerce News / October 2025In this episode:Shoppers Are Embracing AI but Want GuardrailsOne-Third of Consumers Plan to Use AI for Holiday ShoppingChatGPT Lets Shoppers Buy Products Within the PlatformGoogle Launches AI-Enabled Conversational ShoppingKroger Accelerates AI to Cut Costs, Boost EfficiencyHow Aldi Revamped Its Social Media StrategyInstacart Adds SNAP Tracking & Savings Tools to Smart CartsAmazon debuts single-tap “Add to Delivery” functionKroger to Use DoorDash’s DashMart for Delivery FulfillmentDoorDash Launches Proprietary Delivery Robot “Dot”Uber refreshes grocery delivery with new features and guaranteesAldi Joins Uber Eats for Nationwide Grocery DeliveryAmazon Unifies Its Private-Label Grocery Lines Under “Amazon Grocery”Grocers aim to significantly increase priva...
2025-10-1459 minCyber 5 / Next Commerce NewsCyber Monday - Next Commerce News / September 2025In this episode:Online grocery sales top $11 billion in August, led by deliveryHoliday sales could grow up to 3.4%: DeloitteUlta targets wellness growth and raises full-year sales outlookMass beauty outpaces prestige in the first half of 2025Ralph Lauren rolls out AI-powered assistant to dole out fashion adviceWalmart Realm adds new digital storefronts to woo Gen ZHow Instacart is upgrading smart carts to drive omnichannel shoppingAmazon integrates Lens visual search with its AI shopping assistantPinterest has effectively become an AI-enabled shopping assistantHoliday shoppers plan to use AI to compare pricesAlmost half of AI search tool users prefer them to GoogleBest...
2025-09-1654 min
Ecommerce BraintrustAI is Changing Your Shopper Journey With Chris Perry of Firstmovr - Episode 407Today, we're joined by a familiar voice and a musically inclined CPG thought leader: Chris Perry of firstmovr. He's spent the last several months educating brands on how to prepare for a new age of product discovery and conversion paths with the dawn of AI-enabled search. We're thrilled to have him back to share key insights and practical takeaways from his recent trainings. Tune in to find out more! KEY TAKEAWAYS In this episode, Julie, Jordan, and Chris discuss: The Changing Digital Shelf: How the digital shelf c...
2025-08-2633 minCyber 5 / Next Commerce NewsCyber Monday - Next Commerce News / August 2025In this episode we will discuss...Grocery e-commerce sales jump nearly 30% in JuneU.S. online grocery sales grew in June, but shoppers demand better digital experiences. Ebay is doubling down on its investments in AI-powered customer experience and employee productivity in the second second half of 2025.Ulta Beauty is shifting to AI agents following tech modernization, targeting improved customer experiences by 2025.Unifying its approach to the technology, Walmart launched a new companywide artificial intelligence framework centered around four “super agents” to support various business touchpoints. Seven in 10 luxury shoppers on TikTok have spent more than 1,000 pounds (approximately $1,355 at press ti...
2025-08-1248 minThe Digital Deep Dive With Aaron ConantConversational Search and the Changing Shopper Journey With Chris PerryChris Perry is the Co-founder and Chief Learning Officer at firstmovr, a satellite Center of Excellence (COE) for eCommerce education and change management. He is also an Executive Educator and Keynote Speaker at the Path to Purchase Institute. With over 12 years of experience as an eCommerce leader and executive educator, Chris aims to empower leaders to embrace change with actionable knowledge, strategies, and KPIs. In this episode… The rapid evolution of eCommerce and the rise of AI-driven tools are disrupting the way consumers discover, evaluate, and stay loyal to brands. Traditional loyalty programs often fail to...
2025-08-0737 minCyber 5 / Next Commerce NewsCyber Monday - Next Commerce News / July 2025In this episode we will discussOnline summer sales expected to be the equivalent of ‘two Black Fridays’ Prime Day order amount, household spend declinesPrime Day drives $7.9 billion in first-day online spendAmazon reportedly shuttering Freevee streaming platformTikTok Shop debuts live price matchSephora partners to give shoppers rides to its stores Wegmans is testing smart carts from two providers at four stores in Upstate New York Afresh, a San Francisco-based grocery tech company, helps grocers like Albertsons and Stater Bros Mango and L’Oréal Paris are enhancing digital shopping with AI A new Altman Solon survey shows 93% of Roblox...
2025-07-1551 min
Applied IntelligenceWhy Most AI Strategies Fail—and What Execs Must Do DifferentlyMost execs operate on “vibe knowledge.” Here’s how to lead AI transformation with clarity and speed.What do executive decision-making, eCommerce innovation, and AI implementation all have in common? They’re often guided by gut feel—rather than data. In this episode of Applied Intelligence, Chris Perry (Chief Learning Officer, firstmovr) and Oskar Kaszubski (Chief Growth Officer, firstmovr) pull back the curtain on what’s really holding companies back from meaningful change.We go deep on:The difference between core knowledge vs. vibe knowledgeWhy retailer...
2025-07-141h 18Cyber 5 / Next Commerce NewsCyber Monday - Next Commerce News / June 2025In this episode we will discuss...Tariffs are likely to drive Prime Day purchasesOnline grocery sales are growing rapidly, with a projected 8.9% annual growth rate through 2029Loyalty memberships may be the key for small and mid-sized grocery players to win back Walmart e-grocery shoppers, according to the Brick Meets Click April 2025 report Amazon pilots audio product summariesAmazon Ads enhances generative AI capabilitiesGoogle is turning AI into a personal shopping assistantGoogle rolls out agenticAI checkoutWalmart has launched “Ask Sparky,” a generative AI feature in its app that helps customers find products, synthesize reviews, and get recommendations using natural languageWalmart’s new su...
2025-06-1737 min
Tap Into An Expert PodcastOmnichannel Advantage: Driving Growth with Smarter Metrics, Upskilling, and Accountability | Chris PerryOmnichannel Advantage Unlocked: How Retail Media and eCommerce Leaders Drive Growth Through Smarter Metrics, Upskilling, and Accountability | Chris Perry of FirstmovrUnlock the secrets to omnichannel marketing success in this episode of the Tap Into An Expert Podcast, featuring Chris Perry, Chief Learning Officer and Co-Founder of Firstmovr and a leading authority in retail media, omnichannel strategy, and digital shelf innovation. Host Eric Sheinkop sits down with Chris to explore how brands and retailers can bridge the gap between omnichannel ambition and real-world performance.Listeners will discover...
2025-05-281h 11Cyber 5 / Next Commerce NewsCyber Monday - Next Commerce News / May 2025In this episode we will discuss Walmart’s grocery sales reached $276B in FY2025, comprising nearly 60% of U.S. net sales. Instacart beat Wall Street estimates with its first-quarter results, recording a 14% year-over-year increase in orders. Walmart is expanding its beauty offerings with “Beauty Bars” in 40 stores, allowing customers to test products and consult experts. Amazon announced a July Prime Day with major deals in 35+ categories. Amazon’s new “Buy for Me” feature enables customers to purchase items from third-party websites directly within the Amazon Shopping app. Pinterest is expanding its visual search tools for women’s fashion in the U.S., C...
2025-05-1343 minCyber 5 / Next Commerce NewsCyber Monday - Next Commerce News / April 2025In this episode we will discuss...Amazon taps AI for automatic product recommendationsAmazon adds new grocery tools to AlexaWalmart + Week is coming back at the end of AprilAmazon provides more details on Google-like 'Buy for Me' featureGoogle Shopping released a suite of AI tools for fashion and beauty products to help shoppers better visualize itemsLowe’s launched Mylow, an AI-powered adviser developed in partnership with OpenAITarget leans on generative AI and social media to capture trendsWalmart expands interactive media partnership with product videosPetco widens on-demand delivery offering with Uber EatsUber brings robotic sidewalk delivery pilot to MiamiInstacart expands pa...
2025-04-1458 min
Always Off Brand"Amazon EndCaps, AI & All the BUZZ WORDS!" with Chris PerryChief Education Officer of FIRSTMOVR Chris Perry is back! He has songs, he has unbelievable information on Digital EndCaps, how is AI and RUFUS affecting your Product Detail Pages and much more. Chris works with the largest CPG companies in the US and shares how they are thinking about the PDP race! Tons of Juicy Nuggets! Always Off Brand is Ecommerce Simplified, Learn & Laugh! Guest: Chris Perry LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisaperry/ Company: https://firstmovr.com/ FEEDSPOT TOP 10 Retail Podcast! https://podcast.feedspot...
2025-03-2758 min
Unpacking the Digital ShelfThe Power of Love: Lean Into Loyalty, with Chris Perry, Chief Learning Officer at firstmovrLoyalty is one of the most important components of love. It can also be one of the greatest drivers of your competitive advantage and growth in financially challenging times. Chris Perry, Chief Learning Officer at firstmovr and our own Lauren Livak Gilbert teamed up to dig into the best new practices of loyalty and describe them in a new research report, 8 Love Languages of Shopper Loyalty. We dive into their advice on how to most effectively build your relationship and turn your best customers into even better customers and, ultimately, your advocates.
2025-03-2437 minCyber 5 / Next Commerce NewsCyber Monday - Next Commerce News / March 2025Some of the headlines in today’s podcast:Sales at U.S. grocery stores will increase 3.1% this year to $1.6 trillion — a notable increase from the 1.1% sales growth the sector recorded last year. Amazon expected to surpass Walmart in revenue.Target aims to drive $15 billion-plus in sales growth.Amazon revamped its personal AI assistant to make Alexa more “conversational, smarter and personalized”.Amazon is testing a feature that allows its search results to show select products it does not sell with links out to the brand’s website.Amazon discontinued Inspire, its TikTok-style shopping feature, to focus on AI.Nearly 3 in 5...
2025-03-1159 min
Retail Media Breakfast ClubThe 5 Best Free Resources For Learning Retail Media In 2025This episode is based on the Forbes article "The Best Resources For Learning Retail Media In 2025" by Kiri Masters. In the episode, Kiri focuses on how to skill up and stay current in retail media, mentioning the key platforms: Digital Shelf Institute, Firstmovr, Allume group, Path to Purchase Institute, and Stratably. These resources offer various free or discounted educational content, courses, webinars, and research reports catering to different aspects of retail media, from tactical execution to organizational strategy.Kiri's Forbes post: https://www.forbes.com/sites/kirimasters/2025/02/13/the-best-free-resources-for-learning-retail-media-in-2025/Links to the respective resources:...
2025-02-2006 minCyber 5 / Next Commerce NewsCyber Monday - Next Commerce News / February 2025Some of the headlines in today’s podcast: Consumer spending forecast to grow 3.1% this year.More than 90% of consumers purchase groceries both in-store and online. Ulta Beauty is looking at how to best tap into its loyalty program data to power personalization, Josh Friedman, vice president of digital products at Ulta Beauty.Kroger launches virtual nutrition coaching program.Amazon to end Prime Try Before You Buy.TikTok is transforming digital commerce, driving sales and product discovery.Home Depot expands on demand delivery services.Uber Eats’ delivery demand is accelerating, with Q4 2024 gross bookings hitting $20.1 billion, up from $18.7 billion. Best...
2025-02-1049 minUnpacking the Digital ShelfThe ENDCAPS: Celebrating Best-in-Class Digital Merchandising and PDP ActivationThe best part of being in the digital commerce community is how we are all continuously sharing with, and learning from, each other. It’s especially helpful when an independent, unbiased organization like say, firstmovr, creates an opportunity to find the best and turn it into best practices. And then share freely. That’s why firstmovr’s Chief Learning Officer Chris Perry is here today, to share the results of the first ever ENDCAPS awards - celebrating and elevating brands for best-in-class digital merchandising and PDP activation, and explaining how you can turn it into action - and maybe join next y...
2025-01-2738 min
Digital Shelf InsiderEp 08: Chris Perry, CLO, firstmovr - Optimizing Product Listings for GrowthThis time, our host, Shreshta, sat with a dream guest, Chris Perry, a leading expert, and Chief Learning Officer at firstmovr. With years of experience working with top CPG brands, Chris brings a wealth of knowledge on how to optimize product listings to drive growth across major e-commerce platforms like Amazon, Walmart, and Target.
Whether you're a brand manufacturer, a seller, or an e-commerce professional, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you level up your product listings and maximize growth opportunities.
2025-01-2734 minEcommerce BraintrustIntroducing the ENDCAP Awards with Chris Perry of firstmovr - Episode 375Welcome to The Ecommerce Braintrust podcast, brought to you by Julie Spear, Head of Retail Marketplaces Services, and Jordan Ripley, Director of Retail Operations. Joining us today is none other than Chris Perry of firstmovr — a frequent guest and the industry's go-to "CPG whisperer." Chris is here to introduce The ENDCAPS, his innovative new industry award that debuted just a few months ago. We'll explore key insights from the recently announced grocery category winners and get a sneak peek at what's ahead as other categories and brands compete for ENDCAP supremacy this year. Do...
2025-01-1435 minCyber 5 / Next Commerce NewsCyber Monday - Next Commerce News / January 2025Some of the headlines in today’s podcast:
US online holiday spending hit $241B, a new record!
AI influenced over $229B in global holiday sales
Ulta Beauty lets customers try out hair colors with AI
Target debuted its Bullseye Gift Finder
Albertsons serves up AI-driven personalization for alcohol and food
Instacart links with Samsung on shoppable fridge tech
L'Oréal develops skin assessment technology
Best Buy launches scheduled parcel delivery
Amazon develops next-gen delivery drone
TalkShopLive takes on TikTok with short-form videos
Best Buy will launch a U.S. thirdparty marketplace in mid-2025
DoorDash is partnering with Ibotta, ope...
2025-01-1345 minThe Digital Deep Dive With Aaron ConantRecognizing and Rewarding a Great Digital Shelf With Chris PerryChris Perry is the Co-founder and Chief Learning Officer at firstmovr, a satellite Center of Excellence (COE) for eCommerce education and change management. He is also an Executive Educator and Keynote Speaker at Path to Purchase Institute. With over 12 years of experience as an eCommerce leader and executive educator, Chris aims to empower leaders to embrace change with actionable knowledge, strategies, and KPIs. In this episode… As brands grapple with small teams and increased content demands, compelling, optimized content remains a priority. In a landscape where even a 1% improvement can produce significant gains, how can br...
2024-12-2643 minCyber 5 / Next Commerce NewsCyber Monday - Next Commerce News / December 2024Some of the of the headlines in today’s podcast:
Shoppers planning to shop omni this holiday season
Online holiday spending reached $77.4 billion from Nov. 1-24, up 9.6% year-over-year
Social commerce predicted to reach $1 trillion by 2028
Walmart virtual store with seasonal shopping features
Ulta Beauty’s 2024 omni holiday marketing includes Roblox
DoorDash launches shopping & gifting features
American Eagle, WhatsApp team on Gen Z-focused holiday pilot
Google Lens can now tailor search results to the store you’re in
Amazon answers ultra-cheap Chinese marketplaces like Temu with ‘Amazon Haul’
Instacart launching SNAP eligibility screener
Amazon launches same-day drone delivery in Arizona
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2024-12-041h 02Cyber 5 / Next Commerce NewsCyber Monday - Next Commerce News / November 2024Some of the headlines in today’s podcast:
Most consumers plan to shop online this holiday season
Product review videos to influence holiday shopping
Walmart+ membership fee slashed in half
Amazon rolls out AI Shopping Guides for holidays and everyday
Amazon tests personalized homepage features
Walmart’s tests unique homepage for each shopper
Amazon expands Rufus AI to Canadian shoppers via beta test
Instacart adds games and coupons to its smart carts
Amazon pilots small-format grocery “convenience store”
Amazon to deploy AI tech in delivery vans
Amazon closing brick-andmortar same-day delivery
Tumbler manufacturer Stanley using AI to predict and prev...
2024-11-0453 minCyber 5 / Next Commerce NewsCyber Monday - Next Commerce News / October 2024Some of the headlines in today’s podcast:
Gopuff launched several new in-app, in-bag and off-platform advertising capabilities to help brands connect with Gen Z and millennial consumers
Amazon launches suite of visual search features
Amazon adds PayPal payment option to Buy with Prime
Albertsons is using artificial intelligence to assist distribution center buyers in placing store orders
Giant Eagle has expanded its partnership with Flybuy, an AI-enabled omnichannel location platform
Per Fiverr, ~43% of Gen Z shoppers plan to spend more for the holidays this year vs. 37% of Millennials.
As Roblox looks to tie its platform to revenue op...
2024-10-0750 minEcommerce BraintrustCategory Captaincy With Chris Perry & Oskar Kaszubski of Firstmovr - Episode 360Welcome to another episode of The Ecommerce Braintrust podcast hosted by Acadia's Head of Retail Marketplaces Services Julie Spear. We're joined by two of our favorite podcast guests - Chris Perry and Oskar Kaszubski of firstmovr. In this episode, we're sharing some key takeaways from the report they released earlier this year that represents a guide to something they're calling "Omnicategory Captaincy." Sounds interesting? Tune in to find out more. KEY TAKEAWAYS In this episode, Julie, Chris, and Oskar discuss: Introduction to Omni-Category Captaincy: Chris and...
2024-09-2447 minCyber 5 / Next Commerce NewsCyber Monday - Next Commerce News / September 2024Some of the headlines in today’s podcast:
Amazon and Walmart to capture 25% of U.S. retail sales and 66%
of online retail sales by 2029
Amazon is officially kicking off its holiday promotional season with a sales event called Prime Big Deal Days
Amazon adds annual plan to Prime grocery subscription
Thrive Market connects brands to members
Amazon to bring ads to Rufus AI search chatbot experience
Google Shopping launches virtual dress try-ons in the US
Bath & Body Works to launch AI fragrance finder
Instacart offers personalized ways to save
Amazon Fresh debuts 4 new grocery stores
Family Dollar implements AI...
2024-09-161h 03Unpacking the Digital ShelfTo Operationalize AI, Take the Blue Pill and Enter the MAITRIX, with Chris Perry and Oskar Kaszubski, Co-Founders of firstmovrWe are definitely in test and learn mode in AI, and many organizations are struggling with how to structure and focus their experiments to move past the hype towards impact. Well, struggle no longer! Or, at least, struggle less, thanks to the learned minds at firstmovr, who have taken the fruits of their AI strategy engagements with their clients and turned them into a framework called the MAITRIX. Chris Perry and Oskar Kaszubski rejoined the pod to offer you the blue pill that will help you make order from chaos and align the organization on a meaningful AI path.
2024-09-1642 minCyber 5 / Next Commerce NewsCyber Monday - Next Commerce News / August 2024Some of the headlines in today’s podcast:
84% of Amazon Prime Day customers shopped exclusively at
Amazon, with only 16% shopping at one other promotional event
Costco's July net sales reached $19.26 billion, a 7.1% year-over-year increase
Walmart captured 37% of the Q2 U.S. online grocery market, climbing 1.5% marking its highest share to date
Uber’s Q2 revenues rose 8% in delivery
DoorDash bolsters membership plan with Max
Amazon enables direct sales via TikTok, Pinterest
Sam’s Club brings retail media to Scan & Go tool
Costco cracks down on card sharing
Amazon has developed an advanced AI model for its Just Walk Out ch...
2024-08-1949 min
CPG Launch LeaderseCommerce Trends and Smarter Growth with FirstMovr's Chris PerryGrowth might be the ultimate goal for every brand in the market, but if your growth strategy is focused solely on growing, it will fall apart – it will be blind growth.You need to understand what propels your brand’s growth, and why it does so, and learn how to leverage it.In this episode, we are joined by Chris Perry, Chief Learning Officer, and Co-Founder at firstmovr, as he delves deep into the Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant (SMART) Growth approach for brands in the e-commerce space. Chris touches on the power of strategic differentiation, the importance of t...
2024-07-1647 minCyber 5 / Next Commerce NewsCyber Monday - Next Commerce News / July 2024Some of the headlines in today’s podcast:
How many households will shop Prime Day?
Target countered Prime Day with weeklong sales event
Grocery helps make Walmart+ week in June preemptive success
Instacart enables shoppable YouTube ads for CPG brands
Walmart’s off-site customer journey insights for suppliers
E.l.f. tests real-world commerce on Roblox
Seasonal membership promotion at DoorDash
Walmart and Hy-Vee are rolling out Electronic Price Tags in-Store
Makeup by Mario launches AR mirror at Sephora
Generative AI chatbot for store employees
Perfect Corp. and Face Haus partner to bring AI skincare
Sally Beauty expands same...
2024-07-151h 04
Kantar Retail Sound BitesEpisode 64: Category captaincy with Chris PerryIn episode 64 of Kantar's Retail Sound Bites, Barry Thomas, senior retail thought leader, and Rachel Dalton, head of retail insights, discuss category management, leadership, and best practices with Chris Perry, chief learning officer, firstmovr. This episode also features Mary Brett Whitfield, senior vice president of shopper insights at Kantar, to discuss welcomed trends being tracked in Kantar's ShopperScape data. Have a topic you'd like us to cover? Contact us at Kantar's Retail Sound Bites Podcast. Barry's contact information: barry.thomas@kantar.com Barry's LinkedIn Rachel's contact information: rachel.da...
2024-06-2659 minEcommerce BraintrustEnter the MAITRIX: Lessons From Firstmovr's Report on AI in Retail - Episode 347Welcome to another episode of The Ecommerce Braintrust podcast hosted by Acadia's Head of Retail Marketplaces Services Julie Spear. Today we're diving into the transformative technologies shaping the future of retail. Joining us are two pioneering minds in omnichannel education and AI, Chris Perry and Oskar Kaszubski, the founders of Firstmovr. In this episode, we dissect key findings from Firstmovr's latest report and explore actionable insights that both large enterprises and smaller brands can leverage in this rapidly evolving landscape. Make sure you tune in to find out more! ...
2024-06-2533 minCyber 5 / Next Commerce NewsCyber Monday - Next Commerce News / June 2024Some of the headlines in today’s podcast:
Walmart hosting summer sales blockbuster in June
Per Signifyd Ecommerce Pulse data, online grocery sales rose 22% YoY in April 2024
Per Numerator, Walmart’s hold on the grocery market continues to grow.
Walmart expands metaverse
Reebok launches AI sneaker experience on Instagram
Etsy now lets gift shoppers upload video messages for recipients
Amazon grows its roster of grocery delivery partners
DoorDash expanding Ulta Beauty partnership
Uber expands retail delivery with Costco partnership
Instacart adds restaurant delivery with Uber Eats
Amazon announced the launch of Amazon.co.za, providing customers in South Afri...
2024-06-1353 minCyber 5 / Next Commerce NewsCyber Monday - Next Commerce News / May 2024Some of the headlines in today’s podcast:
Online grocery sales projected to reach almost $120b by 2028
Amazon introduces Freevee and offers grocery subscription to Prime
Walmart makes Roblox history with ‘real-world’ sales
Best Buy debuts Apple Vision Pro app
Amazon sets new shipping speed records in Q1 2024 and is returning with its Prime Day event for July
Gopuff debuts 'Powered by Gopuff' platform for CPG brands
Biden signs potential U.S. TikTok ban into law
2024-05-061h 00
Decarbonizing CommerceDriving Traffic, Sales and Unit Economics with Amazon's Climate and Sustainability Programs with Keith Anderson of Decarbonizing CommerceRelive a recent talk from Firstmovr’s JBPx Amazon eCommerce Growth Summit. The session was focused on two Amazon climate and sustainability initiatives for vendors and sellers: the Climate Pledge Friendly badge and Compact by Design. The session covers the programs' commercial benefits, guidance on how to qualify, and more.Learn more about Keith and Firstmovr:Link to FirstMovr's websiteLink to Keith's LinkedInTo listen to full episodes join our Plus or Pro memberships at decarbonize.co:https://decarbonize.co/member-benefits/ 👈If you enjoyed this episode then please:Follow, rate, and review on Apple...
2024-05-0235 min
Beyond The ShelfCommerce, Omni and Why with firstmovr's Chris PerryDave connects with Chris Perry, Co-Founder and Chief Learning Officer at firstmovr. firstmovr is an Omni Education and Change Management organization for CPGs, retailers and agencies. They host many industry events throughout the year and publish a number of free resources, including the recently-released ebook, "Omnigeddon: 2024 Commerce Expectations for Boomsday Preppers."Chris shares an overview of firstmovr (7:57), an outline of their "Smarter Growth" concept (13:21), some recent client creative examples he's a fan of (16:57), his hopes and concerns about AI (26:48), and his predictions for the next 12 months and beyond (34:02).Download "Omnigeddon" for free here: https://firstmovr.co...
2024-04-2342 min
The FMCG Guys150. Chris Perry, Chief Learning Officer at firstmovr: The Shopping Basket of the FutureChris Perry, one of the pioneers of FMCG eCommerce, is finally on The FMCG Guys! Currently co-heading firstmovr, he's on a mission to educate & empower people and organizations embrace the fast pace of change in today's Retail and Consumer World. Jump on the show & you'll learn about: A career that went from FMCG to Agency and back! Starting firstmovr and what this movement is all about Challenges for Brands in today's eCommerce How to drive incrementality by taking a full-funnel approach Influencing in-store from an omni perspective Measurement: how can brands quantify the impact on their...
2024-04-1349 minCyber 5 / Next Commerce NewsCyber Monday - Next Commerce News / April 2024Some of the headlines in today’s podcast:
Google introduces new tools using AI for image generation and virtual try-on
features
Amazon rolls out Amazon One palm recognition app
Ghiradelli optimizes visual e-commerce content with AI
Amazon completes $4 billion investment in generative AI developer and is integrating Nvidia's new Blackwell GPU platform into AWS
Uber expands autonomous delivery with Waymo pilot
Gopuff adds 20-minute delivery
DoorDash pilots benefit program for contract drivers
Instacart opens grocery platform to third-party developers
2024-04-081h 02
Decarbonizing CommerceSustainable Growth with Chris Perry of FirstmovrJoin Keith Anderson as he talks to an old friend, Chris Perry, CEO of Firstmovr. He is not only a trusted advisor to the industry, but he's been in house at world class brands like Reckitt, WellPet, and Kellogg's. Chris tells us about his perspective about some of the challenges that the industry that wants to make it a priority faces in reaching out and persuading colleagues in conventional commercial roles.He also shares an interesting point of view on the impact of emerging brands and insurgents and how innovation can play a role in accelerating industry...
2024-03-2133 minCyber 5 / Next Commerce NewsCyber Monday - Next Commerce News / March 2024Some of the headlines in today’s podcast:
Target to launch paid membership program to rival Amazon Prime, Walmart+
Grocers see loyalty programs (even before membership) as make or break.
E.l.f. Cosmetics launches ‘your best e.l.f’ experience on Apple Vision Pro and expands loyalty program with data and gamification
Amazon to launch ‘special store’ for value fashion in India
Amazon Fresh launches Recurring Reservations feature for online shopping
TikTok Shop listings are surfacing on Google Shopping
Walmart to acquire VIZIO for $2.3 billion
2024-03-1159 minThe Digital Deep Dive With Aaron ConantTrends To Win in 2024 With Chris PerryChris Perry is the Co-founder and Chief Learning Officer at firstmovr, a satellite Center of Excellence (COE) for eCommerce education and change management. He is also an Executive Educator and Keynote Speaker at Path to Purchase Institute. With over 12 years of experience as an eCommerce leader and executive educator, Chris aims to empower leaders to embrace change with actionable knowledge, strategies, and KPIs. In this episode… The eCommerce landscape is advancing rapidly, and first-mover organizations are capitalizing on digital trends for 2024. What eCommerce projections should you observe, and how can you implement them to drive ex...
2024-02-2254 minUnpacking the Digital Shelf2024: The Year of OMNIGEDDON!, with Chris Perry, Chief Learning Officer at firstmovrThe opportunity to take full advantage of growth opportunities of the next few years will come from evolving your strategies and tactics to be fully omni - yes, it’s time for OMNIGEDDON! Chris Perry, Chief Learning Officer at firstmovr, joins the podcast to share new research around the best practices in omnicommerce that will make sure your organization is set up to take full advantage of what he calls Boomsday. (instead of Doomsday, get it?) Anyway, Chris joined the podcast to explain just some of the key principles and practices that will guide you to Boomsday.
2024-02-1946 minCyber 5 / Next Commerce NewsCyber Monday - Next Commerce News / February 2024Some of the headlines in today’s podcast:
Amazon announces Rufus, a new gen AI conversational shopping experience
Kroger and GE let shoppers load their online grocery cart with shoppable recipe ingredients from an oven
Sam’s Club to bring AI-based receipt verification technology into clubs
Instacart plans to gamify omnichannel shopping by letting smart cart users earn rewards the way players do in the popular game Pokémon Go.
DoorDash is expanding beyond food service and grocery, adding new retail partners in the recreational vehicle, specialty golf, sporting goods, and health and wellness
2024-02-051h 01Cyber 5 / Next Commerce NewsCyber Monday - Next Commerce News / January 2024Some of the headlines in today’s podcast:
2023 was a record- breaking holiday season for eCommerce
Two-thirds of consumers planned to shop Amazon for holiday needs
Target and Shipt supported holiday shoppers with AI tools by forecasting product demand, AI-powered search function and order tracking tool
Reebok has launched a partnership with Futureverse, meanwhile Adidas launches digital products on Roblox
Instacart Unveils Ads on Its AI- Powered Smart Cart and optimize the store to enable quick commerce and delivery
Amazon reportedly pilots Prime grocery subscription
2024-01-081h 02Cyber 5 / Next Commerce NewsCyber Monday - Next Commerce News / December 2023Some of the headlines in today’s podcast:
Shoppers spent record $76.8B online this autumn
Cyber Monday hits new online spending record of $12.4 billion
Walmart is widening the gap with Amazon in grocery eCommerce
Simon introduces AI-driven holiday shopping tool
Walmart to debut shoppable holiday 'RomCom' ad series on social media
Pinterest Opens First Pop-Up Store To Feature Its Shoppable 2024 Trends Predictions
... and many more!
2023-12-1154 minCyber 5 / Next Commerce NewsCyber Monday - Next Commerce News / November 2023
Some of the headlines in today’s podcast:
Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days helps October online spending break records
Home Depot launches its own mini-series
Best Buy launches livestream holiday shopping series
Amazon pilots collaborative mobile shopping feature
Klarna adds AI-driven shopping lens to app
Walmart app to bring virtual makeup try-on to customers
Amazon offering One Medical benefits for Prime members
2023-11-1358 minCyber 5 / Next Commerce NewsCyber Monday - Next Commerce News / October 2023Some of the headlines in today’s podcast:
Adobe Analytics predicts this year’s online holiday sales between Nov. 1 and Dec. 31 will reach $221.8 billion, a 4.8% bump from last year.
Results from Amazon’s October Prime Big Deal Days event suggest the promotion is a success for Amazon.
Amazon’s Prime Video Series Virtual Campus Store Launch.
Walmart is eyeing generative AI-powered experiences including enhancing search functions for online shopping.
Costco is advancing its mobile app capabilities for in-store shopping.
Potentially accelerating the pricing wars, TikTok launches holiday discounts to compete with Amazon and Walmart.
Amazon launches generative AI to help se...
2023-10-1656 minBeyond The ShelfGlobal Strategies and Seasonal Opportunities in E-Commerce with BIC's Adrienne Prast and firstmovr's Chris PerryThis week, Beyond The Shelf presents an audio broadcast of our Fresh Content Fridays series, where we discuss content best practices with leaders in the space. David's guests are Adrienne Prast, Manager of Digital Content at BIC, and Chris Perry, Chief Learning Officer at firstmovr. They discuss strategies related to global opportunities, seasonal content and more.Video podcast: https://youtu.be/3eawnIVtFkc Adrienne Prast: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrienne-prast/Chris Perry: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisaperry/Learn more: https://itsrapid.ai/Theme music: "Happy" by Mixaud - https://m...
2023-10-0327 minCyber 5 / Next Commerce NewsCyber Monday - Next Commerce News / September 2023Some of the headlines in today’s podcast:
Walmart’s e-grocery sales share hits record high. The retailer accounted for nearly 36% of all U.S. online grocery sales in Q2, up 5% from the same period in 2022.
Home Depot creates content hub for new homeowners.
Luxury skin wellness brand Elemis has partnered with Perfect Corp. on an artificial intelligence-driven skin diagnostic experience.
DoorDash is using artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure all voice orders are answered quickly and properly.
Instacart adds AI capabilities for storefronts, smart carts.
Amazon tests $35 free shipping minimum.
The drone technology subsidiary of Googl...
2023-09-1158 minCyber 5 / Next Commerce NewsCyber Monday - Next Commerce News / August 2023Some of the headlines in today’s podcast:
Amazon is hosting an October 2023 shopping promo called Prime Big Deal Days for Prime members across 19 countries including the U.S. and Canada.
Walmart leverages Roku for curated celebrity campaign and expands mobile AR shopping capabilities.
7-Eleven redesigns its mobile app for easier accessibility and debuts digital NFT collectibles.
Albertsons adds nutrition guidance tool to digital health system and gamifies summer savings.
Target going national with curbside Starbucks service.
Amazon and Walmart will account for $580B, close to 40%, of an expected windfall from radical industry transformation caused by artificial intelligence (AI...
2023-08-2157 minCyber 5 / Next Commerce NewsCyber Monday - Next Commerce News / July 2023Some of the headlines in today’s podcast:
2023 Prime Day looks promising: an early read of Prime Day 2023 shows the average order size was $54.05, up from $52.26 in the same reporting period on Prime Day 2022. Nearly two- thirds (65%) of households shopping Prime Day placed 2+ separate orders, bringing the average household spend to roughly $155.67.
Who spends the most on Amazon? Alabama emerged as the state with the highest percentage of passionate Amazon users. North Carolina followed closely behind, with 34.7% of respondents sharing a similar level of devotion to the retailer.
US e-commerce sales to exceed $1.1 trillion in 2023, up 10% year over ye...
2023-07-1847 minCyber 5 / Next Commerce NewsCyber Monday - Next Commerce News / June 2023Some of the headlines in today’s podcast:
Despite eCommerce Push, 87% of Grocery Transactions Occur in Stores.
DoorDash is kicking off its fourth annual “Summer of DashPass” promotion.
Instacart will pilot a feature for customers that lets them select their favorite personal shoppers to fulfill online orders.
A new survey of more than 1,000 Prime members from performance marketing firm Tinuiti reveals that 80% of respondents plan to shop during Prime Day this year.
Kroger brings digital smart screens to 500 locations.
Aldi launches 30-minute quick commerce delivery.
Continuing its pursuit of investing in innovative startups, BOLD, the venture capital arm of L’Oréa...
2023-06-1251 minKantar Retail Sound BitesEpisode 34: The digital shelf with Chris Perry and Oskar KaszubskiIn episode 34 of Kantar's Retail Sound Bites, hosts Barry Thomas, senior retail thought leader, and Rachel Dalton, head of retail insights, discuss the future of the digital shelf with guests Chris Perry, chief learning officer, and Oskar Kaszubski, chief growth officer, of firstmovr. Have a topic you'd like to have covered? Contact us: Kantar's Retail Sound Bites Podcast Barry's contact information: barry.thomas@kantar.com Barry's LinkedIn Rachel's contact information: rachel.dalton@kantar.com Rachel's LinkedIn Hy-Vee unveils $99-per-month health and wellness subscription | Grocery Dive https://www.pymnts.com...
2023-05-171h 03Cyber 5 / Next Commerce NewsCyber Monday - Next Commerce News / May 2023Some of the headlines in today’s podcast:
Amazon has debuted Amazon Anywhere, a new shopping tool that allows users to make purchases within games and apps.
Firework and The Fresh Market plan to pilot an automated platform that can respond to shopper questions post watching livestreamed videos.
Coty Inc. plans to launch Coty Campus, an internal virtual environment for its 11,000 employees.
Klarna’s app now includes a personalized shopping feed powered by AI.
Instacart is rolling out new ways for its customers to save money.
Amazon is providing a financial incentive for some Prime shoppers to forgo deliv...
2023-05-151h 00Cyber 5 / Next Commerce NewsCyber Monday - Next Commerce News / April 2023
Some of the headlines in today’s podcast:
The Consortium to Reinvent the Retail Bag launched a pilot to test a returnable retail bag deposit model.
Mercari, the secondhand goods marketplace, debuted Merchat AI, a shopping assistant that uses the artificial intelligence software ChatGPT.
Walmart winds down Roblox play as metaverse lands in privacy crosshairs.
Building upon its in-store lab concept, Clinique has launched The Clinique Lab.
The Uber Eats on-demand delivery subsidiary of Uber is expanding an automated delivery partnership with self-driving robot provider Cartken.
Uber Eats is introducing a new Certified Virtual Restaurant Program.
AWS is la...
2023-04-2459 minUnpacking the Digital ShelfProfitability Month Q&A, with Chris Perry, Chief Learning Officer at firstmovrAs we bring Profitability Month to a close, we wanted to hear what was on your mind. Our DSI members threw a bunch of toughies our way! So we brought Chris Perry, Chief Learning Officer at firstmovr, back on the pod to dive into the mindshift and metrics shift required to achieve both efficiency and effectiveness across the entire business on the road to increased profitability.
2023-04-2445 min
The Commerce Collective PodcasteComm Masterclass: Building the Right CapabilitiesBuilding the right ecommerce capabilities as a brand is a bit vague. What are the capabilities? How does one form a decision as to what to choose? What does a brand actually need? Chris Perry, Chief Learning Officer & Co-Founder at firstmovr breaks down these three critical questions with support from his “Trilliant Value Scape” design. You’ll have to listen to find out more about that, and you might just walk away with a better understanding of a brand’s ecommerce ecosystem.
2023-04-1328 min
Cyber 5 / Next Commerce NewsCyber Monday - Next Commerce News / March 2023Some of the headlines in today’s podcast:
Online grocery shoppers have declared which retailer provides their most preferred e-commerce experience: Walmart received the top ranking, Amazon Fresh followed at #2.
The Fresh Market has introduced a digital-only magazine with interactive shopping features.
Instacart launches updates to digital solutions under its Instacart Platform, noting that the new capabilities are now available to grocers across North America.
Amazon pulls back from UPS considering logistics empire and expands same-day delivery service by growing its specialized fulfillment center footprint.
DoorDash has struck an agreement with Aldi to provide delivery service from most of t...
2023-03-1355 minUnpacking the Digital ShelfThe 8 Factors for Maturing Ecommerce in 2023, with Chris Perry, Chief Learning Officer and Oskar Kaszubski, Chief Growth Officer at firstmovrThe first 10 years of the Digital Shelf was about standing a program up on the side, seeing what would come of it. Now we know - and it's the main growth driver of virtually every brand. So now, the way we operate it must mature to be a profitable, reliable, measurable part of the business. That is why Chris Perry, Chief Learning Officer and Oskar Kaszubski, Chief Growth Officer at commerce education and change management consultancy firstmovr, revised their Sheared report to a new edition for 2023, entitled Going Corporate Commando in the Clash for Commerce. Get ready for some sage...
2023-03-1333 min
Future Shop Podcast with WSLEP49: How to Build a Culture of Digital Transformation with Chris Perry and Oskar Kaszubski, FirstmovrIn this episode Wendy Liebmann talks to Chris Perry and Oskar Kaszubski of Firstmovr, a Center of Excellence for CPG eCommerce Education & Change Management about how to build and educate companies to constantly adapt to the new digital retail landscape.They discuss:The ever-expanding digital eco-system, and the need for constant learning across all areas of organizationsThe multi-dimensional capabilities now required by CPG employees rather than what was a linear approachHow companies must keep the shopper at the center of their e-commerce capabilitiesHow to overcome the struggle to find insights in a...
2023-03-0130 minCyber 5 / Next Commerce NewsCyber Monday - Next Commerce News / February 2023Some of the headlines in today’s podcast:
Online retail sales surpassed $1 trillion last year “for the first time in history”.
Online grocery sales projected to grow 11.7% over the next five years.
A DTC cosmetics brand, Buxom Cosmetics, running a six-month metaverse promotion called “Buxom PlumpVerse,” taking a hybrid approach to metaverse commerce, which involves bringing users into the metaverse platform gradually through channels they are already familiar with, such as Instagram, email, and the DTC website.
Instacart announced Monday the launch of its Scan & Pay solution at Foodcellar Market, as it looks beyond e-commerce and toward offering more in-sto...
2023-02-131h 00Unpacking the Digital ShelfThe Omni Retailer P&L and How It Impacts Brand Profitability, with Chris Perry, Chief Learning Officer & Co-Founder at FirstMovrDuring the last few years, retailers and brands have invested heavily in people, process, and technology to create new digitally-led experiences for consumers to discover, buy, and get their purchases. This innovation has put pressure on the retailer P&L, which is naturally having a downstream impact on yours. This is a podcast audio version of a webinar featuring of course Lauren Livak, Director of the Digital Shelf Institute and driving force behind the Digital Shelf Playbook series from the DSI, and our special guest, Chris Perry, Chief Learning Officer & Co-Founder at FirstMovr.
Together, in this second episode of their...
2023-01-2357 minThe Digital Deep Dive With Aaron ConantDigital Organization and Change ManagementChris Perry is the Co-founder and Chief Learning Officer at firstmovr, a satellite Center of Excellence (COE) for eCommerce education and change management. He is also an Executive Educator and Keynote Speaker at Path to Purchase Institute. With over 11 years of experience as an eCommerce leader and executive educator, Chris aims to empower leaders to embrace change with actionable knowledge, strategies, and KPIs. Oskar Kaszubski is the Co-founder and Chief Growth Officer at firstmovr and a Digital Advisor and Investor at Shop Crated, LLC. As a global eCommerce leader, he has over 16 years of experience leading eCommerce a...
2023-01-1956 minUnpacking the Digital ShelfManufacturer P&Ls Under Pressure, with Chris Perry, Chief Learning Officer & Co-Founder at FirstMovrIn this zany world we live in at the moment, achieving increased profitability is on every commerce leader’s priority list. In order to fully understand how to impact profitability it is vital to deeply understand your profit & loss (P&L) statement. There are some things on the P&L that cannot be influenced and there are some that can be. This is a podcast audio version of a webinar featuring of course Lauren Livak, Director of the Digital Shelf Institute and driving force behind the Digital Shelf Playbook series from the DSI, and our special guest, Chris Perry, Chief Le...
2023-01-1658 min
Cyber 5 / Next Commerce NewsCyber Monday - Next Commerce News / January 2023Some of the headlines in today’s podcast:
Holiday e-commerce sales broke records in 2022
The use of digital technologies by both shoppers and grocery store associates are forecast to increase in 2023, but improvements are necessary if retailers are to maximize performance.
Walmart has launched a free Text to Shop functionality, focusing on providing convenience for any Walmart customer who has an account.
Instacart targets SNAP shoppers with discounted memberships, as it seeks a solution to help more food-insecure families tap into the many benefits of online grocery.
Albertsons started selling and delivering tangible items in the metaverse to cu...
2023-01-0956 min
Cyber 5 / Next Commerce NewsCyber Monday December 2022Some of the headlines in today’s podcast:
Cyber Monday Drove $11.3 Billion in Online Spending, Breaking E-Commerce Record
TikTok pilots in-app commerce in the U.S., as TikTok’s parent company, China-based ByteDance, attempts to establish a robust livestream shopping business in the U.S.
Putting itself in competition with apps like TikTok and Instagram where influencers promote products, Amazon rolls out TikTok-like shopping feature called Inspire, a content hub for customers to discover and explore products
In preparation for the holidays, Pinterest and Walmart are tapping into live commerce to drive sales and product discovery.
Joining other compa...
2022-12-201h 04Cyber 5 / Next Commerce NewsCyber Monday November 2022Some of the headlines in today’s podcast:
Digital commerce extends way beyond online sales. Before the pandemic, 51% of sales were influenced by digital shopping tools, today 60% are, by 2027 it will be 70%. What is the reason for high digital influence and how it varies across the categories?
Prime Early Access sales results: while Bank of America estimated Amazon's October Prime Early Access sale to have generated 25% less than Prime Day in July, they saw it as highly beneficial, a market share driver and a branding event for Prime.
Amazon continues to innovate on behalf of its customers, expands it...
2022-11-071h 02
UnstuckEP33 - Chris Perry & Oskar Kaszubski (Co-Founders at firstmovr)Chris Perry and Oskar Kaszubski are Co-Founders of the appropriately named firstmovr. Their e-commerce accelerator is a 'satellite' consultancy that can be plugged into any corporation or business team. The dynamic duo help companies adapt and transform ecommerce operations while keeping abreast of fast moving digital trends. In this episode, Chris and Oskar share the eight levers that companies can use to break down siloes and embrace ecommerce. We hear about executive change management, essential metrics, focused strategies, and organisational enablement. The digital commerce landscape is evolving so rapidly that's it difficult to keep up, but our latest guests provide...
2022-11-0147 minCyber 5 / Next Commerce NewsCyber Monday October 2022Some of the headlines in today’s podcast:
Retailers are offering early holiday deals with Amazon holding its Prime Early Access Sale, while Walmart is hosting its "Rollbacks and More" saving event.
Walmart is diving into virtual spaces with the launch of two Roblox experiences, a new digital collectible platform, known as AutoT, in collaboration with NECA (National Entertainment Collectibles Association), and a new Be Your Own Model virtual try-on function.
Amazon is debuting what it calls the “Amazonmetaworld,” a metaverse of digital gamification experiences, in five Indian cities during September 2022.
Instacart is continuing to not only expand its se...
2022-10-1055 minCyber 5 / Next Commerce NewsCyber Monday September 2022Some of the headlines in today’s podcast:
Prime Exclusive Discounts for Amazon's Fall Prime Day are now available for submission. And even more submissions are now available on VC.
Amazon has become "Google" of Product Searches, with 61% of consumers beginning their product hunt on the retailer's website.
Walmart has launched new initiatives, including partnership with Paramount Global and Walmart Rewards as a new benefit to its Walmart+ membership.
DoorDash is partnering with Meta to pilot Facebook Marketplace deliveries.
As it gears up for an anticipated IPO, Instacart has added OrderUp!, eCommerce tech startup Rosie and Carts to its...
2022-09-121h 01Cyber 5 / Next Commerce NewsCyber Monday August 2022
Prime members purchased more than 300 million items worldwide during Prime Day 2022, the most in Amazon’s history, with total U.S. online spending across retailers reaching $11.9 billion, representing 8.5% growth.
Instacart rolls out personal shopper rewards program, as a way to recognize top shoppers with impactful incentives that help them stand out, improve their access to earnings and reach their personal goals.
Chipotle Mexican Grill is accepting digital currency, including cryptocurrency, and is letting customers know in a playful way.
Facebook is shutting down its live shopping feature on October 1 to shift its focus to Reels.
Explore what these trends mean to...
2022-08-081h 02Cyber 5 / Next Commerce NewsCyber Monday July 2022In this episode, we explore
How retailers are looking to shake things up and find innovative new ways to inspire customer loyalty;
The ways retailers are embracing AR technologies to reimagine the digital shopping experience with virtual storefronts;
How retailers speed up their omnichannel order fulfillment;
What companies are doing in the metaverse;
How businesses are experimenting with live commerce
And much more!
2022-07-111h 04
Cyber 5 / Next Commerce NewsCyber Monday June 2022Some of the headlines in today’s podcast:
Soaring merchandise stockpiles and record high transportation and fuel costs prompted Target to cut its outlook for operating profit to about 2% of sales this quarter. It is also looking to right-size its inventory, meaning marking down more merchandise and canceling orders from vendors.
Meanwhile, Walmart is looking to transform its supply chain network and prepare for growth with new high-density automated centers.
Instagram, Google and Amazon keep experimenting with physical stores, as they broaden the appeal by offering shoppers the ability to touch and feel items.
Retailers are embracing the op...
2022-06-131h 01Cyber 5 / Next Commerce NewsCyber Monday May 2022This month, we delve into how eCommerce fits into retail's post-pandemic future.
Which customer retention strategies work?
What does it take to win the last-mile sprint?
How forward-thinking retailers try to make themselves future-ready and differentiate themselves from competitors?
What is fuelling growth in D2C and where is the sector heading in 2022?
These and much more in this episode!
2022-05-161h 01Cyber 5 / Next Commerce NewsCyber Monday April 2022Some of the headlines in today's episode:
Subscription Commerce is growing at an exponential rate. In this episode, we explore recent subscription-based shopping trends and what brands and retailers do to harness the potential of subscription commerce.
The line between eCommerce and social media is fading, giving rise to social commerce. We delve into how brands leverage social commerce to engage with target customers.
Rising Facebook ad prices, worsening ad measurement, soaring shipping costs, newly-sober public markets, and smaller-than-anticipated customer bases are dealing DTC companies a harsh blow.
2022-04-121h 03
The CPG GuysTotal Growth Accountability with The Digital Shelf Institute's Molly Schonthal Hamlin & Firstmovr's Chris PerryThe CPG Guys, PVSB and Sri are joined in this episode by Molly Schonthal Hamlin, Executive Director of The Digital Shelf Institute and Chris Perry, co-founder & Chief Learning officer at Firstmovr, a satellite center of excellence for eCommerce education.Follow Molly on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/molly-schonthal-she-her-a989a9/Follow The DSI on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/digital-shelf-institute/Follow The DSI online at: https://www.digitalshelfinstitute.org/Follow Chris on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisaperryFollow Firstmovr on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/f...
2022-03-3047 min
BRAVE COMMERCEChris Perry and Oskar Kaszubski of firstmovr on modern innovations in retail, CPG eCommerce, and driving a company with storytelling and passionChris Perry, Chief Learning Officer, and Oskar Kaszubski, Chief Growth Officer of firstmovr join hosts Rachel Tipograph & Sarah Hofstetter to discuss the importance of innovation in the retail industry. They speak on the benefits of client and global partner networking. Chris and Oskar recall their extensive experience in the CPG and retail industry and how willingness to adapt, storytelling, and passionate leadership leads to great business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-03-1720 minBRAVE COMMERCEChris Perry and Oskar Kaszubski of firstmovr on modern innovations in retail, CPG eCommerce, and driving a company with storytelling and passionChris Perry, Chief Learning Officer, and Oskar Kaszubski, Chief Growth Officer of firstmovr join hosts Rachel Tipograph & Sarah Hofstetter to discuss the importance of innovation in the retail industry. They speak on the benefits of client and global partner networking. Chris and Oskar recall their extensive experience in the CPG and retail industry and how willingness to adapt, storytelling, and passionate leadership leads to great business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-03-1720 minCyber 5 / Next Commerce NewsCyber Monday March 2022In today's podcast, we are going to talk about:
How Instacart is deploying its resources as it seeks to lift up grocery e-commerce for its retailer partners and customers.
As expectations for convenience, speed and ease continue to grow, what food ordering and delivery marketplaces do to win in the on-demand food delivery space.
Shoppable content is now moving from visual images into online video. We are also seeing the growth of live stream retail. How brands and retailers bring more immersive, interactive shopping experiences and much more.
2022-03-141h 00Unpacking the Digital ShelfWhat Sheep and Ecommerce Leaders Have in Common, with Chris Perry and Oskar Kaszubski, cofounders of firstmovrNo question, being an ecommerce leader is one of the most challenging jobs in commerce. You need people that are on your side - shepherds, you might say, that get how hard it is and spend a lot of time thinking about how to help. Chris Perry and Oskar Kaszubski, cofounders of FirstMovr, have sat in that seat across brands such as Kelloggs, Reckit, WellPet, Kimberly Clark and Mondelez and now spend their days on education and change management advisory through their firm FirstMovr (there no e in mover). They have released a delightful and extremely useful new digest of...
2022-02-2143 minCyber 5 / Next Commerce NewsCyber Monday February 2022In our conversation we explore a wide range of transformation topics, including
Amazon Bricks-And-Mortar Sales Picking Up Speed.
Walmart leading as consumers’ online grocer of choice.
Key innovations emerging in retail payment solutions.
A broader trend of retailers transforming themselves into full-fledged technology platforms and much more.
2022-02-1457 min
Cyber 5 / Next Commerce NewsCyber Monday January 2022In this episode we recap all the major keynotes, trends, and themes from 2021. If you weren't able to attend, this show will catch you up!
We discuss how the US eCommerce industry is predicted to grow, the evolution of shoppable content, as well as the capabilities and challenges of the on-demand grocery delivery market.
2022-01-1755 minCyber 5 / Next Commerce NewsCyber Monday December 2021
Cyber Week has driven a total of $33.9B in online spend, down 1.4% YoY, as Black Friday dipped 1.3% YoY at $8.9B vs $9B (2020) and Thanksgiving Day stayed flat at $5.1B.
For the quarter ended Oct. 30, Target net sales rose 13.2% to $25.29 billion from $22.34 billion billion a year earlier. Total revenue came in at $25.65 billion, up 13.3% YoY.
FTC Launches Inquiry into supply chain disruptions; orders Walmart, Amazon, Kroger and other large wholesalers and suppliers to turn over information to help study causes of empty shelves and sky-high prices.
Check out our December episode to do a deep dive into all the details...
2021-12-0653 minCyber 5 / Next Commerce NewsCyber Monday November 2021Every day is Cyber Monday!
The growth of eCommerce continues to change retail every day. As first movers, we recognize that strategically responding to change requires knowing what is changing and how we should respond.
But trying to stay up-to-date on top of your day job can be overwhelming!
Hakuna Matata! It means no worries for the rest of your days, because we’re here to help. Join us each month as we’ve combed the latest retail and brand happenings to a) prioritize the eCommerce news that matters and b) spotlight trends, implic...
2021-11-1553 minCyber 5 / Next Commerce NewsCyber Monday October 2021Every day is Cyber Monday!
The growth of eCommerce continues to change retail every day. As first movers, we recognize that strategically responding to change requires knowing what is changing and how we should respond.
But trying to stay up-to-date on top of your day job can be overwhelming!
Hakuna Matata! It means no worries for the rest of your days, because we’re here to help. Join us each month as we’ve combed the latest retail and brand happenings to a) prioritize the eCommerce news that matters and b) spotlight trends, implic...
2021-10-1148 minCyber 5 / Next Commerce NewsCyber Monday September 2021Every day is Cyber Monday!
The growth of eCommerce continues to change retail every day. As first movers, we recognize that strategically responding to change requires knowing what is changing and how we should respond.
But trying to stay up-to-date on top of your day job can be overwhelming!
Hakuna Matata! It means no worries for the rest of your days, because we’re here to help. Join us each month as we’ve combed the latest retail and brand happenings to a) prioritize the eCommerce news that matters and b) spotlight trends, implic...
2021-09-201h 03Unpacking the Digital ShelfHow We Drive Maximum Growth Needs to Change, with Molly Schonthal, founder of the Digital Shelf Institute Executive Forum, and Chris Perry, Chief Learning Officer at firstmovrWhen one ecommerce executive from a global brand tells you they are pushing for a radical rethinking of the beliefs that have driven growth for decades at their company, it’s an interesting anecdote. When 10 executives tell you the same thing, it’s a research project. When Molly Schonthal, founder of the Digital Shelf Institute Executive Forum, and Chris Perry, Chief Learning Officer at firstmovr, started hearing similar anecdotes and data points around shifts from members of the Executive Forum around the shifts their companies were making to maximize growth - consequential shifts in long-standing pricing strategies, assortment planning, org an...
2021-08-2351 minCyber 5 / Next Commerce NewsCyber Monday August 2021Every day is Cyber Monday!
The growth of eCommerce continues to change retail every day. As first movers, we recognize that strategically responding to change requires knowing what is changing and how we should respond.
But trying to stay up-to-date on top of your day job can be overwhelming!
Hakuna Matata! It means no worries for the rest of your days, because we’re here to help. Join us each month as we’ve combed the latest retail and brand happenings to a) prioritize the eCommerce news that matters and b) spotlight trends, implic...
2021-08-161h 02Cyber 5 / Next Commerce NewsCyber Monday July 2021Every day is Cyber Monday!
The growth of eCommerce continues to change retail every day. As first movers, we recognize that strategically responding to change requires knowing what is changing and how we should respond.
But trying to stay up-to-date on top of your day job can be overwhelming!
Hakuna Matata! It means no worries for the rest of your days, because we’re here to help. Join us each month as we’ve combed the latest retail and brand happenings to a) prioritize the eCommerce news that matters and b) spotlight trends, implic...
2021-07-121h 02Cyber 5 / Next Commerce NewsCyber Monday June 2021Every day is Cyber Monday!
The growth of eCommerce continues to change retail every day. As first movers, we recognize that strategically responding to change requires knowing what is changing and how we should respond.
But trying to stay up-to-date on top of your day job can be overwhelming!
Hakuna Matata! It means no worries for the rest of your days, because we’re here to help. Join us each month as we’ve combed the latest retail and brand happenings to a) prioritize the eCommerce news that matters and b) spotlight trends, implic...
2021-06-141h 00Cyber 5 / Next Commerce NewsCyber Monday May 2021Every day is Cyber Monday!
The growth of eCommerce continues to change retail every day. As first movers, we recognize that strategically responding to change requires knowing what is changing and how we should respond.
But trying to stay up-to-date on top of your day job can be overwhelming!
Hakuna Matata! It means no worries for the rest of your days, because we’re here to help. Join us each month as we’ve combed the latest retail and brand happenings to a) prioritize the eCommerce news that matters and b) spotlight trends, implic...
2021-05-1759 min
Cyber 5 / Next Commerce NewsCyber Monday April 2021Every day is Cyber Monday!
The growth of eCommerce continues to change retail every day. As first movers, we recognize that strategically responding to change requires knowing what is changing and how we should respond.
But trying to stay up-to-date on top of your day job can be overwhelming!
Hakuna Matata! It means no worries for the rest of your days, because we’re here to help. Join us each month as we’ve combed the latest retail and brand happenings to a) prioritize the eCommerce news that matters and b) spotlight trends, implic...
2021-04-191h 07
Consumers During Corona1. Chris Perry: Ecommerce & The Corona EconomyChris Perry is an ecommerce expert and a good friend -- I particularly admire his ability to build a professional community, and to entertain while he informs. In this episode, we discuss the Corona Economy and...The CPG marketplace, particularly the role of private labels and store brandsThe role of Amazon (“in 2020, every day has been Prime Day”)The incredible “shrinking shelf” -- with consumers seeing fewer options as the dominant channel evolves from in-person to desktop to mobile to AlexaEvolving consumer needs -- particularly, how his “COVID-19 Retail Response Pyramid” is a new take on Maslow’s...
2020-09-131h 03The CPG GuysIn-Store Engagement with Ecrebo's David BuckinghamPeter is joined by guest co-host Chris Perry, co-founder of FirstMovr, as they interview David Buckingham, CEO of Ercebo, a consumer engagement platform that leverages register receipts to deliver real-time personalized offers.CPGGUYS LLC expressly disclaims any and all liability or responsibility for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential or other damages arising out of any individual’s use of, reference to, or inability to use this podcast or the information we presented in this podcast.
2020-08-3140 min