The package economy

I talked to a friend who delivers packages for a well-known company who said that he is overwhelmed delivering packaging who feels like their is no end in sight. Consumers are consuming online. We are in the package economy, where Amazon and others (well mostly Amazon) is shipping. Amazon also wins because they own RingContinue reading “The package economy”

Ready for robots to soon be retail seasonal workforce

Can you imagine a robot wrapping gifts for you during the holiday season or delivering gifts for thousands of people? I can. And not that I’m happy about it. But I think it is just a matter of years before humans partner with robots on the sales floor, — especially during the holiday season. WillContinue reading “Ready for robots to soon be retail seasonal workforce”

The emotional price point for consumers at supermarkets varies.

Customers. regardless of their socio-economic background, love to get a good deal on groceries. Sales help groceries sell. So when a new “hot” product goes on sale, and the customer just has to have it. regardless of price, they will pay a premium price. Maybe it is for status, need, or just wanting to beContinue reading “The emotional price point for consumers at supermarkets varies.”