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Local commerce, in practice.

Notes on real-time inventory, same-day fulfillment, and being the answer when shoppers and AI agents look for a product nearby.

Customer Stories

Rumpl Is Helping Shoppers Find Their Products at Local Stores with Locally’s Shopping Tools

Rumpl—the brand that reinvented the blanket with performance materials and sustainable design—is now helping customers find their products at local retailers with the help of…

Mike Massey · April 21, 2025
Customer Stories

Major Pet Retailers Join Locally to Share In-Stock Inventory and Drive Local Pickup Sales

PetSmart, Petco, and Meijer have joined Locally to connect more pet lovers with the products they need—right at their neighborhood store. By integrating real-time inventory into…

Mike Massey · April 17, 2025
Customer Stories

Pedego® Electric Bikes Shifts into High Gear with Locally-Powered Shopping Tools

Pedego® Electric Bikes has always believed that the best way to experience an e-bike is to ride one. That philosophy—paired with an expansive network of locally owned…

Mike Massey · April 14, 2025
News

Locally Product Digest - April 2025

From smoother workflows to smarter tools, this month’s updates are built to keep your team, stores, and shoppers in sync. Upgraded ShopSense Campaign Performance Panel - We’ve…

Mark Strella · April 10, 2025
Customer Stories

Yonex Now Connects Online Shoppers to Local Retailers with Locally’s Shopping Tools

Yonex, the global leader in racquet sports equipment, has officially launched Locally’s Store Locator and Product Locator on its website—giving shoppers an easy way to find Yonex…

Locally · April 7, 2025
Customer Stories

The Omnichannel Paradox: Why More D2C Isn't Always Better

When a brand increases its presence in one channel like DTC, it doesn't necessarily mean overall revenue will grow proportionally. In fact, beyond a certain point, growth in one…

Locally · March 19, 2025
Customer Stories

Why is local the most influential sales channel?

In today's retail landscape, the local store experience remains a critical touchpoint for shoppers. Despite the growth of e-commerce, the vast majority of purchases—over 80%—still…

Locally · March 19, 2025
Customer Stories

Saxx Underwear Launches Locally Shopping Tools to Connect Shoppers with Nearby Retailers

Saxx Underwear has always been about innovation. Known for their patented BallPark Pouch™ and commitment to unparalleled comfort, Saxx has revolutionized men’s underwear with…

Locally · March 12, 2025
Customer Stories

Scott Sports Leans Into Local

Scott Sports USA has recently launched a nationwide Click-and-Collect program in partnership with Locally, aiming to enhance the shopping experience for customers while supporting…

Locally · March 10, 2025
Locally
News

Locally Product Digest: March 2025

I’m excited to share this month’s product updates with you— it’s packed with new tools and insights to help you drive more sales, track performance, and expand your reach:…

Mike Massey · March 5, 2025
Customer Stories

Grow Local Sales with Locally’s Retail Campaign Studio

In today’s fragmented shopping landscape, connecting online consumers with in-stock products at local retailers is more critical than ever. While traditional digital advertising…

Locally · February 25, 2025
News

Digital book platforms are dying, but Barnes & Noble stores are surging. Why?

READ THE WHOLE STORY AT HONEST BROKERS Barnes & Noble is making a surprising comeback, proving that brick-and-mortar bookstores aren’t dead after all. After years of struggling,…

Mike Massey · February 24, 2025
Insights

Why are brands that are doubling down on local retail winning DTC too?

For many brands, the promise of direct-to-consumer (DTC) commerce sounds like a dream come true: control your margins, control customer data, and control messaging—all without the…

Mike Massey · February 12, 2025
News

Consumer love for local retailers on the rise.

syndicated from retailcustomerexperience.com Feb. 3, 2025 Consumers are increasingly shopping local stores for the connection and trust with retailers. In fact, 71% of customers…

Mike Massey · February 3, 2025
News

G. Loomis Expands Direct-To-Consumer Channel For Its Fly Fishing Rods

syndicated from thefishingwire.com Woodland, WA – G. Loomis - a prominent name in the fishing tackle industry, is pleased to announce the launch of a new direct-to-consumer (D2C)…

Mike Massey · February 2, 2025
News

Local Retail Wins Big During 2024 Holidays

syndicated from victoriaadvocate.com 71% of consumers preferred supporting local retailers; Nearly 50% of online shoppers abandoned carts when local pickup wasn't available NEW…

Mike Massey · January 29, 2025
News

Hibbett Sports Joins Drive Online Shoppers to In-Stock Merchandise

Hibbett Sports, one of the leading athletic apparel and footwear retailers in the United States, has joined forces with Locally to provide shoppers with an improved shopping…

Mike Massey · January 28, 2025
Customer Stories

Online to Offline: How Brands and Retailers Can Deliver Seamless Customer Journeys

Brands and retailers need to work together to combine the ease of online shopping with the experience of shopping in-store to meet the changing needs of today's consumers.…

Mike Massey · January 27, 2025