Data & Analytics

Study: Search engine giant garners most retail search ad spend

When it comes to digital shopping ad spend, Google is leading the charge.
Big Lots posts mixed Q4; CEO still on medical leave

Big Lots beat profit expectations for the fourth quarter but reported an unexpected decline in same-store sales amid slow growth in its furniture category.
Big gain in retail jobs

February saw a significant uptick in jobs in the retail industry.
Report: Boxed rejects Kroger Co.’s purchase offer

Boxed is staying private — for now, anyway.
Amazon’s Next Mountain to Conquer: Delivery

It has been a busy month for the evolution of Amazon’s digital grocery strategy and its home delivery plans.
Kroger posts strong earnings growth but outlook disappoints

Kroger Co.’s earnings and revenue rose in the fourth quarter, but it issued a conservative profit outlook for 2018 as competition in the supermarket sector continues to intensify.
Study: Mobile, Amazon, voice search tops for driving digital sales

As the universe of marketing options expands, retailers must reconsider where they are investing their digital marketing budgets.
Wayfair wedding registry gets even more user-friendly

An online furniture retailer is making its wedding registry service more interactive.

Kroger expanding curbside pick-up