Bringoz Industry Weekly 12/15

ore people are living in malls as real estate developers swap out dying department stores for apartments. Amazon launches its partnership with Hyundai. Meijer triples its home delivery service range. Read about these stories and more in our weekly industry news roundup.

More people are living in malls as real estate developers knock down department stores and construct apartment buildings in their place. At least 192 U.S. malls planned to add housing to their footprint as of January 2022, and at least 33 had constructed apartments since the pandemic began. Dozens more apartment projects are currently underway. This new version of the mall not only helps to chip away the housing shortage, but also comes as malls fight for survival and look to transformation to avoid extinction. Read more.

Amazon has launched its retail partnership with Hyundai Motor Co. in 48 U.S. cities. The deal allows car-shoppers to purchase a new Hyundai vehicle on Amazon and schedule pickup at a local dealer. The vehicles are being offered via Amazon’s new online shopping platform. Amazon will add more U.S. Hyundai dealerships to the Amazon Autos platform next year, including brands from additional OEMs, as it adds new cities and functionality to its online car buying platform. Read more.

Meijer has expanded its home delivery service area, tripling its range from an approximately 20-minute radius from its stores to 60 minutes. This extended delivery zone makes the service available to nearly 4 million additional households in rural and urban areas across the Midwest, with items delivered in as little as three hours. Meijer is offering free home delivery in the extended zone to those who purchase at least $35 in pet or beauty products, or $50 in general merchandise, through Feb. 1, 2025. Read more.

As we approach 2025, several key trends are set to redefine the way consumer packaged goods companies operate and engage with consumers. From transparency and personalization to advanced supply chain technologies, the industry is poised for big changes. Here’s a closer look at four trends shaping the consumer packaged goods industry in 2025. Read more.

Emerging trends are shaping a more convenient, personalized, and efficient grocery industry. As we look ahead, retailers will need to stay agile, embracing innovation and digitization to meet evolving consumer demands. The grocers that adapt to these changes will thrive in the increasingly competitive grocery landscape. Here’s a look at five grocery trends to keep an eye on in 2025. Read more.

The car buying experience has been undergoing significant changes in recent years. Consumers have come to appreciate shopping online versus going to a retail store, and now many prefer and expect it for other purchases as well including when buying a car. Here’s a look at some of the key ways in which the car buying experience is changing. Read more.