Hello Omni Talk Fans! Can you believe it is that time of the month already?
Yes, it is true. It is time to announce this month’s Retail Tech Startup of the Month! Congratulations to Writer!
In today’s Retail Daily Minute:
- Amazon is hosting its fifth annual Holiday Beauty Event through November 2nd, offering up to 40% off major brands and an extra 10% discount for Amazon Live viewers as the e-commerce giant’s beauty market share climbs toward 15% by 2030.
- Mondelez is using a new generative AI tool to cut marketing production costs by 30% to 50%, with plans to create TV-ready ads by next year’s holiday season after investing over $40 million in the technology developed with Publicis and Accenture.
- Gelson’s Market partners with Flashfood to offer $9 produce boxes containing $18 worth of seasonal fruits and vegetables in Los Angeles, marking the first Flashfood retail partnership focused exclusively on produce boxes.
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Today’s Top Headlines
1. Amazon Hosts Fifth Annual Holiday Beauty Event with Major Discounts
Amazon’s fifth annual Holiday Beauty Event runs through November 2, offering up to 40% off beauty products from brands including BareMinerals, Laura Mercier, Clinique, and Olay. The sale features 48-hour flash deals on select categories plus an additional 10% discount for shoppers who watch Amazon Live streams. (Read More)
2. Mondelez Deploys AI to Cut Marketing Production Costs by Up to 50%
Snack maker Mondelez is using a new generative AI tool developed with Publicis Groupe and Accenture to reduce marketing content production costs by 30% to 50%. The company expects the tool will produce TV-ready advertisements by next year’s holiday season and potentially for the 2027 Super Bowl. (Read More)
3. Gelson’s Partners with Flashfood to Offer $9 Produce Boxes in Los Angeles
Flashfood and Gelson’s Market are partnering to offer $9 produce boxes containing $18 worth of seasonal fruits and vegetables nearing their best-by dates at select Los Angeles stores. This marks Flashfood’s first produce-only partnership, aimed at reducing food waste and improving healthy food access in LA’s high-cost environment. (Read More)
4. Carter’s Accelerates Cost-Cutting with 150 Store Closures and Job Cuts
Carter’s Inc. will close 150 stores over the next three years and eliminate 300 office positions (15% of staff) to reduce costs amid tariff-related profitability pressures. The closures represent $110 million in annual sales, while staff reductions aim to save $35 million annually starting in 2026, improving productivity. (Read More)
5. Nordstrom Expands NuOrder Partnership to Enhance AI-Driven Merchandising
Nordstrom is expanding its partnership with NuOrder by Lightspeed, a B2B commerce platform that creates universal product catalogs. The platform collects extensive data points to support AI-driven forecasting, personalization, and product recommendations. This collaboration aims to streamline operations, accelerate buying cycles, and enhance customer experience. (Read More)
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