Robots in retail stores perform a range of functions, including cleaning, stocking, inventory monitoring and management, and product transport. These systems are limited to larger retail operators with the capital and resources to invest in these projects, which have require high upfront investment to realize larger long-term gains.

For many consumers who have seen early ads for Handy, they may know the company solely for house cleaning. It focused mostly on marketing that segment in the beginning, but it also provides a range of other services, including home renovation and installations.

US B2B payments declined slightly faster than expected in 2020 at -7.1% as opposed to -4.9% for an actual sales value of $25.539 trillion in 2020. By year end 2021, those sales will grow by 7.8% for an overall sales value of $27.542 trillion.

State of the category: Health/personal care/beauty is another category that benefited hugely from the pandemic, as essential items such as cleaning, personal care, and pet products made up the nonfood/beverage portions of consumers’ digital grocery carts. The category grew 36.7% last year, amounting to $73.80 billion in US ecommerce sales.

In a March 2021 Pathwire survey of email marketing professionals worldwide, 40.2% of respondents said they began regularly cleaning their email lists by removing blocks and bounces in the past year, and 31.4% said they started validating email addresses to ensure accuracy. When asked how they had adapted their email content in the past year, 35.2% reported focusing more on brand mission and values.

Whether they were selling toilet paper, snack foods, cleaning supplies, or laundry detergent, CPG companies needed to reach buyers on their mobile devices or computers if they wanted to hold their market share. For the first time ever, CPG will spend a greater percentage of its budget on mobile ads than the national rate (71.1% versus 69.2%).

The bank is methodically introducing features that have been challengers’ calling card for years—and other incumbents could also find themselves in PNC’s crosshairs.

In particular, more consumers bought food, cleaning products, and household items online than before; much of that increase will be sustained. Consumers have also become more aware of the importance of local merchants and sustainable product sourcing. Is Amazon still gaining traction in Western Europe?