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This Is Why Only 2% Of Groceries Are Delivered

This Is Why Only 2% Of Groceries Are Delivered

by Brittain Ladd | Sep 14, 2023 | Business, Delivery, E-Commerce, Grocery, Microfulfillment, Retail

Whenever I’m asked to name the worst business models I’ve seen, I always say the following: By far, one of the worst business models ever created is online grocery ordering and delivery. On average, grocery retailers lose between $7 to $15 on every online...
The Clock is Ticking for TikTok

The Clock is Ticking for TikTok

by Brittain Ladd | Aug 12, 2023 | Grocery, No Retreat, No Surrender, Retail, Social Media

To understand what TikTok is up to, one must first understand that TikTok is controlled by their parent company, ByteDance, based in China and worth $200B. Although TikTok is wildly popular in the USA, the majority of revenue and profits at ByteDance are driven by...
Kim Kardashian Built SKIMS Into a $3.2B Brand. Is her Next Challenge Running for the U.S. Senate?

Kim Kardashian Built SKIMS Into a $3.2B Brand. Is her Next Challenge Running for the U.S. Senate?

by Brittain Ladd | Jul 7, 2023 | No Retreat, No Surrender, Retail

Kim Kardashian has built a career based on her beauty. Arguably one of the most beautiful women ever to live, Kim is often overlooked for her business acumen. In many ways, I believe Kim is frequently underestimated and viewed as a media creation and nothing more....
Starbucks can Reimagine the Company and Help Millions – Here’s How

Starbucks can Reimagine the Company and Help Millions – Here’s How

by Brittain Ladd | Jun 12, 2023 | Food & Drink, No Retreat, No Surrender, Retail

I don’t drink coffee but I’m a fan of Starbucks. The company is in the process of implementing several new strategies under the watch of CEO Laxman Narasimhan. One such strategy is using third-party partners to help expand its last mile capabilities. The company...
To Reduce Retail Theft, Automate Stores

To Reduce Retail Theft, Automate Stores

by Brittain Ladd | May 31, 2023 | Innovation, Microfulfillment, No Retreat, No Surrender, Retail

According to several reports, one grocery chain is fighting hard to keep stores open despite rampant shoplifting and an uptick in violence forcing many retailers to leave major cities across the country. Giant Food, which operates 165 supermarkets in D.C., Maryland,...
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