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Cyber Monday / Next Commerce NewsCyber Monday - Next Commerce News / July 2025In this episode we will discuss...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 Monday / Next Commerce NewsCyber Monday - Next Commerce News / June 2025In this episode we will discuss...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 Monday / Next Commerce NewsCyber Monday - Next Commerce News / May 2025In this episode we will discuss...2025-05-1343 min
Always Off Brand“Live From Salsify DSS in New Orleans!” Chris Perry (yes he sings)Live from Salsify’s Digital Shelf Summit in New Orleans,a great and always fun conversation with Chris Perry from FirstMovr on his session at DSS on TIL DEATH DO US CART! We go all over the digital landscape and land on talking Retail Media Networks and how Kroger has a great opportunity. Always Off Brand is always a Laugh & Learn! Guest: Chris Perry LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisaperry/ FEEDSPOT TOP 10 Retail Podcast! https://podcast.feedspot.com/retail_podcasts/?feedid=5770554&_src=f2_featured_email 2025-05-0124 minCyber Monday / Next Commerce NewsCyber Monday - Next Commerce News / April 2025In this episode we will discuss...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.com/reta...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 Monday / 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 Monday / Next Commerce NewsCyber Monday - Next Commerce News / February 2025Some of the headlines in today’s podcast: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
Ecommerce 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. 2025-01-1435 minCyber Monday / 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 min
The 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 Monday / 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
...2024-12-041h 02
Human in the LoopThe Maitrix Unveiled: Mastering the 8 P’s of AI for eCommerce SuccessOverview / Summary
In this episode of Human in the Loop, Cameron Yoder speaks with Chris Perry and Oskar from FirstMovr, delving into artificial intelligence (AI) and its growing impact on the consumer packaged goods (CPG) and eCommerce industries. The conversation revolves around the integration of AI, focusing on the “8 P’s” of AI in go-to-market strategies. They explore the evolution of AI, from machine learning to generative AI, and discuss its practical applications and limitations in eCommerce. The episode emphasizes AI’s role in shaping future commerce, offering sellers actionable insights on how to adapt and leverage AI effec...2024-11-2050 minCyber Monday / 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 min
Always Off Brand“The Commerce Community Builders!” with Chris PerryAmazing episode with the wicked smart, funny and entertaining Chris Perry from firstmover. We cover joint business plans, category captains and Chris even sang for us! Always Off Brand is Ecommerce Simplified, Learn & Laugh! Our SPONSOR is back! They are back MAGIC MIND!! Go to their website! https://magicmind.com/pages/hp-v1 Scott has been using Magic Mind and is the best MENTAL PERFORMANCE Shot there is out there! Our listeners get a FREE trial offer to try out Magic Mind for yourself and get the mental performance you want...2024-10-311h 00
WH-THE-TECH!?!Tech stack for any sized enterpriseTune in to hear @Chris and @Oskar, Founders of Firstmovr, an educational organization dedicated to e-commerce, propose a framework for thinking about a tech stack encompassing content, media, and measurement.2024-10-2846 minCyber Monday / 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-Categor...2024-09-2447 minCyber Monday / 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 Monday / 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 Monday / 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 Monday / 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 Monday / 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 Monday / 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
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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 Monday / 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 Monday / 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 Monday / 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 Monday / 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 Monday / 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 minEcommerce BraintrustA 'SMARTER' Framework for Ecommerce With Chris Perry of firstmovr - Episode 315In this episode of The Ecommerce Braintrust, host Kiri Masters talks with Chris Perry, co-founder of firstmovr. They delve into the concept of "smarter growth" and how it can help brands and retailers achieve incremental growth in the e-commerce space. From driving households, baskets, and trips to leveraging category management principles, they cover a range of strategies and tactics. Chris Perry is the Chief Learning Officer at firstmovr, a Satellite Center of Excellence (COE) for CPG Omni Education & Change Management on a mission to help empower first movers — both people and organizations — to win in a disruptive marke...2023-11-0731 minCyber Monday / 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 Monday / 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 Monday / 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 Monday / 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 Monday / 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/ne...2023-05-171h 03Cyber Monday / 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 Monday / 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
Scaling Emerging BeautyEpisode 106: Growth Tips & StrategiesA big topic for new brands surrounds the idea of growth. Growth can come in a variety of forms: added SKUs and new product innovation, gaining new consumers, gaining new distribution or placement. Today’s guest is Chris Perry, Chief Learning Officer at First Movr. Monique & Chris discuss the different growth strategies, and some of the things brands should keep in mind as they evaluate which strategy is right for them. Guest Speaker: Chris Perry Helpful Links & Resources firstmovr Industry Events (FREE to attend): https://firstmovr.com/events/ ...2023-03-2941 minCyber Monday / 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 min