1. Department: Beverage

Beer Institute: October Beer Supply Nearly Flat as Tax Paids and State Shipments Grow YoY; Import Declines Accelerate

Total U.S. beer supply was nearly flat in October, after state shipments and domestic tax paids rebounded and increased volume versus October 2023, according to the Beer Institute (BI) in the trade group’s latest round of economic reports.
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  1. Channel: Restaurants

Restaurants: Can You Pay the Rent?

  The restaurant industry has long been a barometer for economic trends, with its performance reflecting shifts in consumer behavior, cost structures, and labor availability, according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®.   Today, the question looms larger than ever: Can restaurants pay the rent? The answer hinges on a […]
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  1. Department: Beverage

A Round With … Kevin York of Kevin York Communications

When is a marketing strategy not a marketing strategy? Can social media alone sustain a brewery? What makes public relations different from other tactics in the marketing toolkit? Kevin York, founder of the eponymous craft beer-centric communications agency, tells it all after a decade in business.
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  1. Retailer Media

Live from Groceryshop With Henkel’s Karen Satterlie, Pacvue’s Melissa Burdick & 84.51’s Barbara Connors

The CPG Guys are joined by Karen Satterlie, Director of eCommerce Marketing & Shopper Marketing at Henkel, Melissa Burdick, president of Pacvue & Barbara Connors, VP Strategy & Acceleration at 84.51 a division of Kroger. The episode was recorded in Las Vegas at Groceryshop 2024. This episode is sponsored by 84.51. Follow Karen Satterlie on […]
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  1. CPG: Adult Beverage

Anheuser-Busch Believes in the Strength of Total Portfolio, Led by Michelob Ultra; Stella Artois to Get Super Bowl Ad

There are four “winds of change” impacting consumers’ bev-alc purchasing decisions, and Anheuser-Busch InBev (A-B) believes it has the brands to speak to all four of those trends, according to A-B U.S. chief commercial officer Kyle Norrington.
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  1. Department: Food

Top 10 Seasonal Regional Non-Holiday Takeout Meals

  As seasonal flavors captivate consumers, regional specialties offer unique opportunities for the foodservice industry to shine. Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® wants to remind everyone that there is an abundance of fresh, fast, flavorful, meals available in your area.  Convenience stores, grocery delis, and restaurants are increasingly leveraging these […]
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  1. Holiday & Events

Don’t panic! | In focus: Christmas top-up

In the run-up to Christmas Day, the convenience store is the go-to destination for last-minute top-ups; everything from alcohol to eggs, from batteries to Sellotape will be sought, so to capitalise on this ‘every eventuality’ occasion, retailers need to stock up. Also, it’s often the… This story continues at Don’t panic! | In focus: Christmas […]
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  1. Operations & Supply Chain

Meeting customer expectations with smarter fulfilment strategies

Meeting customer expectations is essential for building trust and fostering lasting relationships. In an increasingly competitive market, customers prioritise businesses that can provide smooth and reliable fulfilment experiences. A strong fulfilment strategy ensures operational efficiency and strengthens your reputation as a dependable brand. Businesses that excel in this area can consistently turn one-time buyers into […]
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  1. Data & Insights

Analysis: Black Friday 2024

Black Friday weekend 2024 revealed divergent trends between the furniture and mattress industries. The furniture sector faced declining foot traffic (-9.4%) and revenue (-8.2%), while the mattress industry showed growth in both metrics (traffic +13.9%, revenue +6.2%). These contrasting performances highlight the varying dynamics within the home goods retail market during this key shopping period. […]
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  1. Data & Insights

Toys ‘R’ Us Developing Reality Competition TV Series with Fox

Toys ‘R’ Us Studios is partnering with Fox Alternative Entertainment to develop a reality competition show, Toys ‘R’ Us Family Faceoff, that will feature families competing inside a “larger than life” toy store and interacting with a range of nostalgic and popular toys and games. The retailer is partnering with Known Originals and the unscripted […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Selling Sexy: The Victoria’s Secret Story with Chantal Fernandez and Lauren Sherman (Part 2)

Welcome to a special episode of the Remarkable Retail podcast, featuring part two of our interview with noted retail journalists, Chantal Fernandez and Lauren Sherman, talking about their fabulous new book Selling Sexy: Victoria’s Secret and the Unraveling of an American Icon.  Steve picks up the conversation asking about Victoria’s Secret’s role in elevating supermodels to […]
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  1. Channel: Mass

J. Crew taps Skims vet to lead marketing

​[[{“value”:” Dive Brief Julia Collier, who helped forge Skims’ sponsorship of the NBA and WNBA, was credited with her extensive network of industry relationships. Published Dec. 6, 2024 J. Crew is shaking up its marketing leadership with the appointment of Julia Collier as CMO. The executive joins the retailer from Kim Kardashian’s Skims, which she […]
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  1. Department: Food

How Carter’s is Evolving with the Needs of Gen Z Parents

More than two-thirds (67%) of American adults with an income of $100,000 or more are parents, representing a lot of spending power. And now, as a whole new demographic (Gen Z) ventures further into parenthood, brands and retailers need to adapt their strategies to reflect this cohort’s behaviors, priorities and even beliefs. That is why […]
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  1. Data & Insights

November 2024 Retail Metrics are in!

November 2024 Retail Metrics: In this week’s Retail Traffic Trends, we are breaking down the month of November to see how each industry performed to end the year. Join us as we analyze the trends, shifts, and performances that set the tone for the year ahead. Today’s Rundown Trends and behaviors : Consumer spending behavior […]
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  1. Department: Beverage

Brown-Forman Beats Expectations; CEO Warns of “Painful” Tariffs

Brown-Forman, the leading exporter of U.S. spirits to the world, beat analysts’ expectations in its latest quarterly earnings report, thanks to a jump in demand from its more premium whiskies. But the president and CEO of the Jack Daniels Whiskey maker cautioned that with potential tariffs looming it was facing “so many potential scenarios and […]
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Newsagents ‘extinct by 2035’

Calculations from the company Simply Business were made on a wide range of different high street businesses that are shutting in significant numbers. Newsagents and stationers came fifth in the top 10 list of endangered business species. In even more danger are said to be electrical appliance stores, with a predicted extinction date of 2029, […]
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