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Survey: US Consumers Bargain Hunting, Not Hoarding Now

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When the coronavirus pandemic struck the nation two months ago, panicked customers stockpiled paper goods, shelf-stable foods and other essentials as states shut down. Sales of store brands, so-called private labels, which are priced lower than national brands, have surged during the pandemic. But that’s all changed.

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As Gap Joins thredUP, Resale Continues Its Momentum

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The other two options are in store pop-ups and online collaborations. Macy’s, JCPenney and J.Crew’s Madewell brand are also in the program. The customer demand for secondhand is strong, and our thredUP partnership allows shoppers to find select national brands for the first time ever inside our stores.”.

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Food Stamps Online: The $75B Grocery Game-Changer?

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From 2000 to 2013 (the last time period there is data for), prices on the things that most poor people buy disproportionately, such as food and sundries, and pay, such as rent and utilities, have risen steadily for 139 of 168 months, according to the Chicago Federal Reserve. SNAP online . All in, prices increased 3.2

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NY Mag To Open Pop-Up Shop; Amazon Go Plans New York Store

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They will include home goods and skin care products, among others, from brands such as home goods company East Fork and luxury bedding company Parachute. According to one report , each brand will have about 10 to 15 stock keeping units (SKUs) offered in the space. It’s a marketing and brand awareness play,” Cho told Digiday.

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Kroger And ALDI Jump On Instacart

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In 2014, Amazon ’s Whole Foods became Instacart’s first national partner. For grocers, Amazon’s ventures into online groceries bring big competition, but delivery platforms such as Instacart can help grocers compete with the threat of eCommerce and delivery.

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How Mom-And-Pop Pizzerias Can Tap Into Digital Orders

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Through platforms such as Slice , small pizzerias can tap into technology that allows their customers to order pizza online for pickup or delivery — just like the larger national chains. By 2022, the projected value of the online delivery market is projected to reach $55 billion. That’s where Slice comes in.

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Should QSRs Be Scared Of ‘Ghost’ Restaurants?

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Cloud kitchens, sometimes called KaaS (kitchens as a service) or ghost kitchens have emerged as a new model, driven by the rise of online ordering and delivery services. Recent data indicates that consumers increased their spending on online food delivery in 2019 by almost 15 percent year over year.