Videos
Narvar’s Take: Predictability Is the New Competitive Edge
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Beyond Expectations: Narvar’s Vision for 2026 and the Power of Iris AI
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Retail Tech Startup of the Month: Botify
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Lightning Round: Mall Makeovers, AI Mode & Our Thoughts On Tom Brady Macking On Sydney Sweeney
This segment on the Retail Fast Five podcast, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Infios, Clear Demand, and Ocampo Capital, covers rapid-fire retail takes. Quick hits on General Dynamics buying Macy's anchor space (Chris suggests hiding alien bodies), Google's AI mode for fashion try-ons (Anne loves…
Fast Five Shorts | Will Starbucks' New Hiring Procedures Lead To Their Intended Consequences?
This segment on the Retail Fast Five podcast, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Infios, Clear Demand, and Ocampo Capital, analyzes Starbucks' hiring transformation under CEO Brian Niccol. Starbucks adds district managers to barista hiring decisions as part of experience improvements. Chris sees it as a…
Fast Five Shorts | Do You Agree With Hibbett’s Decision To Create A Standalone Kids App?
This segment on the Retail Fast Five podcast, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Infios, Clear Demand, and Ocampo Capital, examines Hibbett's kids-focused digital strategy. Hibbett launches a standalone kids app and website under new owner JD Sports for ages 13 and younger. Both Chris and…
Fast Five Shorts | Pro Or Con: Target Exploring A Factory-Direct Model?
This segment on the Retail Fast Five podcast, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Infios, Clear Demand, and Ocampo Capital, breaks down Target's factory direct shipping test. Target explores factory direct shipping similar to Temu and Shein's model for apparel and home goods. Chris loves the…
Fast Five Shorts | How Long Before We Are All Grocery Shopping Via Smart Carts?
This segment on the Retail Fast Five podcast, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Infios, Clear Demand, and Ocampo Capital, explores Wegmans' smart cart pilot. Wegmans pilots Instacart's AI-powered Caper Carts at their Syracuse store for seamless checkout and spending tracking. Anne remains "mid" on smart…
Fast Five Shorts | How Should We Think About Walmart’s “Dark Store” Admission?
This segment on the Retail Fast Five podcast, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Infios, Clear Demand, and Ocampo Capital, dives into Walmart's dark store pilot program. Walmart is testing dark stores in Dallas for faster online fulfillment, with plans for Bentonville. Chris calls it a…
🔥 Anne vs. Chris: The Gloves Come Off Over Target, Smart Carts & Tom Brady
This week on the Retail Fast Five podcast, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Infios, Clear Demand, and Ocampo Capital, we dive into the biggest retail stories shaping the industry. Walmart tests dark stores for faster fulfillment, Wegmans pilots Instacart's smart carts, and Target explores factory…
Shipping Protection: Build Trust, Increase Sales!
Narvar's Catherine Dummitt explores the importance of shipping protection in today's world. Offering this at checkout builds trust and provides peace of mind, addressing rising concerns about package theft and delivery issues. Learn how it creates successes for you and our customers. #ShippingProtection #PackageTheft #EcommerceTips #OnlineShopping #CustomerExperience #DeliveryDelays #BusinessGrowth #RetailStrategy…
Reliability Trumps Speed: Building Customer Trust in Delivery
Narvar's Catherine Dummitt discusses the crucial balance between delivery speed and reliability. The survey reveals that 85% of consumers prioritize clear communication over fast delivery, fostering trust and long-term loyalty. Predictability in today's market is the key to profitability and repeat business. #DeliveryReliability #CustomerTrust #RetailStrategy #SupplyChain #ConsumerBehavior #Logistics #ECommerce #CustomerExperience…
How Smart Retailers Are Tackling The $1 Trillion Returns Problem
Returns are killing the retail industry. So what’s a retailer or brand to do? Some are moving to charge customers for returns; however, a widely held belief persists among consumers: if a retailer doesn’t offer free return shipping, they won’t shop there. But is that belief truly shaping behavior, or…
H E B is piloting autonomous vehicle delivery in Austin - but will the effort ever scale?
Amazon is testing tighter grocery bundling for same day deliveries -- but will it work?
Predictability Is Profitability: Smarter Shipping Strategies with Narvar
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How Narvar Uses 42 Billion Data Points to Personalize Delivery
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