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JULY 2, 2025 |
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What percentage of consumers would up their technology use at quick-service restaurants (QSRs) for rewards or loyalty perks? |
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A) 10% B) 20% C) 30% D) 40% |
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TOP STORY |
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The milestone: Amazon recently deployed its 1 millionth robot in its fulfillment centers—a figure approaching the number of human workers at those facilities. |
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The retailer’s diverse robotic fleet includes Hercules, which can lift and transport up to 1,250 pounds of inventory; Pegasus, which uses precision conveyor belts to handle individual packages; and Proteus, a fully autonomous mobile robot that safely navigates open areas alongside employees while moving heavy carts loaded with orders. |
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IN THE NEWS: |
Summerween spreads as Walmart mirrors Michaels’ early-Halloween play. Walmart has begun rolling out “Summer Frights” Halloween displays in about 1,000 stores across the US, featuring quirky early-season items like watermelon jack-o’-lanterns and ghost plushies in Hawaiian shirts. Read online |
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Returns abuse runs rampant. Nearly half of US and UK consumers admit to abusing retailers’ returns policies in the past 12 months, according to a survey conducted by The Harris Poll for digital commerce platform Forter. Read online
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Lululemon sues Costco for selling inexpensive dupes. Lululemon is suing Costco for selling dupes. In a lawsuit filed June 25, the athleisure brand accuses the wholesale giant of infringing on its design patents by selling knockoff sweatshirts, jackets, and other activewear. Read online | | | |
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ANALYSIS |
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It’s been a few months since Google made its marketing mix model (MMM) tool, Meridian, available to the public, igniting a debate about whether open-source MMM is the way to go or if marketers should stick to vendor’s proprietary tools. |
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PODCAST |
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On today’s episode, we discuss Walmart’s current recipe for success and the technology that’s most likely to propel them into the future. Tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow us on Instagram. “Behind the Numbers” is made possible by Quad. |
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