CarMax Shifts Into eCommerce | Uber Eats Trials Restaurant ‘Specials’ Bundling | Kroger Grows Home Chef Pilot

Meal packet companies these days are catering to the likes of busy families and college students with authentic cuisines. The Buttermilk Company, for instance, offers almost ready-to-eat Indian fare via subscription or a one-time purchase. The company’s CEO Mitra Raman explains how the service works — and why it doesn’t require a subscription. Read More...

Target is teaming up with Germany-based food specialist METRO AG for its accelerator this year, with the aim of testing innovations to enhance its guest experience. The retailer is not alone: Farfetch and LVMH are also tapping into the power of startups with accelerator programs as they look to shake up their industries. Read More...

Retailers See Strong Start To The Holidays

While last year’s holiday season might be tough to top, consumers upped their spending at brick-and-mortar and eCommerce merchants in 2018: Thanksgiving and Black Friday retail spend growth was up 7.5 percent on a year-over-year basis. The numbers provided a solid start to the holidays spanning consumer confidence, a robust job market and positive growth in wages. Read More...