Kroger-Albertsons ecommerce implications; Prime Day part 2 review

Kroger-Albertsons merger: The digital and delivery implications

Data, supply chain and loyalty are big factors in the $24.6 billion grocery megadeal between Kroger and Albertsons that was announced late last week. Both companies have retail media networks, and membership programs. They also reach a combined 85 million households. Together, they want to build a formidable flywheel like Amazon and Walmart.

Prime Early Access Sale takeaways, from discounts to the halo effect

For the first time, Amazon held a second Prime Day. So, how did last week’s event stack up? Check out data and perspective from Salesforce, Sprout Social, Black Label Advisor and Numerator on everything from social enthusiasm to third-party seller tactics.

3M’s Post-It partners with Microsoft on brainstorming app venture

Will brands have to consider both physical and digital versions of their goods going forward? This collaboration shows 3M is exploring it. Digital Post-It notes will now be available to Microsoft Teams users, who can collaborate on a digital whiteboard. Color coding capabilities included.

The Week Ahead: DTCx Retain; Earnings from J&J, P&G, Hasbro

Third quarter earnings season kicks into full gear this week, with several bellwether brands set to offer a snapshot of the state of the consumer. Events like DTCx Retain and GS1 US’ Supply Chain Visibility Summit will provide learning and networking opportunities.

US retail sales were flat in September as ecommerce gained

Retail sales rose 8.2% year-over-year in September and posted no meaningful movement from the prior month, according to the US Commerce Department. There was more growth in the category that includes ecommerce, as “nonstore retailers” grew 11.6% year-over-year.

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