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🗃️ What’s Shaping the Shelves?

Walmart is ramping up its drone delivery service, now reaching 75% of households across the Dallas-Fort Worth area. With partners like DroneUp, Zipline, and Wing, the retailer is offering deliveries in 30 minutes or less for thousands of items. This is one of the largest drone delivery expansions in the U.S. to date. Walmart is aiming to complete one million drone deliveries by the end of 2025—signaling a shift in how consumers receive everyday goods. Read more.

🧙 Retail Masterclass

A Calgary wine store’s struggle with falling U.S. sales highlights the importance of understanding customer sentiment across regions. The business saw a sudden drop after political tensions and regulatory changes impacted its American customer base. For retailers operating across borders, it’s a reminder that brand trust and sales can take a hit from factors beyond pricing or logistics. Adapting communication strategies and staying transparent about compliance is key in international retail.

💡 An Everyday Market Hack

Host quick, themed pop-up events—like “10-minute styling tips” or “Lunch & Learn” product demos—during off-peak hours. Promote them on social media with geo-targeted ads to attract locals. These micro-events require minimal setup but can boost in-store visits, engagement, and same-day purchases.

🧐 Shopper Insights

Dollar stores are seeing a shift in their customer base. More shoppers earning over $100,000 are visiting chains like Dollar General and Dollar Tree. This change points to broader concerns about rising living costs. It also opens new opportunities for value-driven retailers to rethink product lines and merchandising to appeal to a wider audience, not just budget-focused shoppers.

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Retail Innovation

🏷️ Featured Brand - Amorepacific

K-beauty brand Amorepacific has launched an AI-powered chatbot that gives personalized skincare recommendations. Users receive tailored routines and product suggestions based on skin type, preferences, and concerns. The chatbot is part of the company’s wider push to blend tech with beauty, offering convenience and a more individualized shopping experience that resonates with modern consumers.

🌱 Eco Trends

Karndean Designflooring is leading the way in eco-friendly retail operations with its shift to low-carbon product manufacturing and logistics. The company’s supply chain now includes decarbonization targets, material transparency, and long-term carbon reduction goals. This proactive approach is becoming a benchmark in product design and retail responsibility, especially as consumers grow more eco-conscious.

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