Consumers’ Pie in the Sky: The Future of Drones Is Home Delivery

As growing numbers of Americans shop from home for everything from clothing and furniture to pantry staples, businesses are navigating more efficient ways to satisfy their needs by experimenting with new shipping technologies.  Until recently, drones – unmanned aircraft that fly autonomously – were regulated primarily to popular commercial and professional uses, such as real estate […]

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Cross-Generational Enthusiasm for Mall-Edition Amazon Is High

In an upside-down 2020, it’s probably not all that surprising that the brick-and-mortar killer – Amazon – is branching out into … brick and mortar. Specifically, with their Amazon 4-star stores, 15 of which are already up and running, with another 16 in the pipeline. Even more retro – the stores are located predominantly inside […]

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4 Data-Driven Reasons Why Amazon + Whole Foods Could Be Huge

Much has been and will be written about Amazon’s blockbuster decision to buy Whole Foods last week. People far smarter than me will debate the impact of the deal on grocery retailers, food manufacturers, and consumers alike. For all I know, the strategy could blow up in Amazon’s face. But I wouldn’t bet on it. […]

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Why Are People Buying Smart Home Assistants?

It’s a speaker; it’s an assistant, it’s a voice activated light switch. It can call an Uber, your wife, or place an order to Amazon. The smart home assistant device falls within a few categories, so what do buyers intend to use it for? Using our data, we take a dive into the habits of […]

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July 15 Retail Throw-down: Amazon Prime Day vs. Walmart Rollbacks

Today, retail giants Amazon and Walmart kick off their hot deal frenzy – with Amazon touting “more deals than Black Friday” and Walmart saying their deals will extend for a longer period of time (90 days). Amazon’s deals are only open to its Prime members, but it’s is offering a 30-day trial for new subscribers […]

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