Bringoz Industry Weekly 6/30

onsumers increasingly value seamless omnichannel experiences. Target is partnering with Shopify to expand its online marketplace. Uber Freight is teaming up with Aurora Innovation to facilitate autonomous freight delivery. Read about these stories and more in our weekly industry news roundup.

Almost three-quarters of consumers agree that how they shop in stores has changed significantly in the past three years, according to a new survey from Jumpmind and RSR Research. Seventy percent of consumers like how retailers blend the online and store experiences together. Sixty-one percent of surveyed retailers see accepting returns of online orders as a high value opportunity to upsell or cross-sell additional merchandise. Read more.

Target is partnering with Shopify to expand the number of sellers and products available on its Target Plus online marketplace. US Shopify merchants can apply to sell on Target Plus via the retailer’s Marketplace Connect app. Target plans to bring some Target Plus brands into select stores to broaden their exposure and drive additional sales. Target more than doubled the number of partners and products on Target Plus in the past year. Read more.

Uber Freight is teaming up with Aurora Innovation to provide the trucking industry access to autonomous assets. The Premier Autonomy program will enable qualified carriers to buy Class 8 trucks equipped with an Aurora Driver subscription for autonomous driving. Once carriers are onboarded to the Aurora driver subscription, the program will use Uber Freight’s technology and shipment network to identify freight that would be a good fit for autonomous runs. Read more.

By delivering products directly to retail stores, direct-store delivery plays a crucial role in enhancing customer satisfaction. Companies can ensure products are readily available, fresh, and delivered in a timely manner, all of which play a crucial role in providing a gratifying customer experience. Here’s a look at how direct-store delivery contributes to meeting customer expectations and elevating the shopping experience. Read more.

Direct-store delivery is a crucial strategy for manufacturers and suppliers aiming to reduce handling costs and ensure product freshness. As we look towards the future, some of the latest trends poised to reshape the landscape of direct-store delivery will offer new opportunities and challenges for retailers, manufacturers, and suppliers alike. Here’s a look at some of the emerging trends in direct-store delivery to watch in the years ahead. Read more.

Online retailers are growing their physical footprint, while brick-and-mortar retailers are implementing new services and digital technologies to modernize their businesses. Retailers are making significant investments in their infrastructure to blend the online and in-store shopping experiences. Learn how retailers bridge the gap between digital and brick-and-mortar retail spaces to offer customers the best of both worlds. Read more.