Bringoz Industry Weekly 8/3

bay is debuting a new solution to simplify vehicle transactions. Four out of five food and beverage brands plan to spend more on innovation next year. Ikea and Best Buy are teaming up on a new store concept. Read about these stories and more in our weekly industry news roundup.

Ebay is debuting a new solution to simplify vehicle transactions called Secure Purchase. Secure Purchase manages the payment, financing, registration, ownership transfer and transport involved in vehicle transactions, all through one simplified experience. With Secure Purchase, both the seller and buyer are verified, the paperwork is automated and funds are digital and traceable. Read more.

Four out of five food and beverage brands plan to spend more on innovation next year, according to a new report sponsored by TraceGains. Only 2% say they’re fully digital, and nearly 70% still rely on manual tools like spreadsheets, paper forms, and even fax machines. Many companies are falling behind when it comes to tracking ingredients, managing suppliers, or moving faster through development and compliance. Read more.

Ikea U.S. and Best Buy are teaming up on a pilot that will bring shop-in-shops showcasing Ikea-styled kitchen and laundry room settings to Best Buy stores. The new collaboration will launch in 10 Best Buy stores throughout Florida and Texas. Customers can receive support from Ikea co-workers to plan and order home furnishing solutions, while Best Buy workers can provide advice on electronics. Two Best Buy stores will serve as pick-up points for Ikea shoppers. Read more.

With more consumers shopping online and expecting faster deliveries and seamless shopping experiences, retailers are increasingly expanding their delivery operations. Scaling effectively is the key to unlocking growth without sacrificing customer satisfaction. Here’s a look at how retailers can successfully scale their in-house delivery fleets. Read more.

Managing your own delivery fleet can provide tighter control over the delivery experience, faster deliveries, better customer relationships, and reduce dependence on third-party logistics providers. But it also introduces new layers of complexity. To help you get it right, here are four best practices for effectively managing an in-house delivery operation. Read more.

The automotive industry is shifting as more consumers embrace online car shopping. The traditional process of visiting multiple dealerships, negotiating prices, and arranging financing is increasingly becoming a streamlined, digital experience where buyers can research and compare vehicles before stepping into a dealership. Here’s a look at how the growth of online car shopping is affecting the automotive industry. Read more.