Channel: Dollar/Value Lidl Introduces High-Quality, Low-Priced Private-Label Meat Brand, Butcher’s Specialty Lidl has introduced its very first private-label meat brand, Butcher’s Specialty, promising customers a select choice of curated products and lower prices. The retailer introduced the new line of hand-cut meat in May 2025, according to a press release. The selection includes USDA Choice beef, organic beef, grass-fed beef, antibiotic-free chicken, all-natural pork, lamb, and […] RetailWire May 16, 2025May 16, 2025 3 min read LidlDept. FreshOwned Brands (Private Label)Data & InsightsShoppersDept. GroceryDept. Natural / OrganicBrick and MortarDept. Adult BevDept. BeveragePress ReleaseCustomer ExperienceTrader JoesTechnology & InnovationRegional GroceryExecutivesWalmartPredictions and ForecastsOperations & Supply ChainGovernmentHealth & WellnessDept. PerimeterAldi 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables Dick’s Sporting Goods Is Buying Foot Locker for $2.4B Dick’s Sporting Goods may soon own Foot Locker. Dick’s and the struggling sneaker retailer have agreed to a $2.4 billion merger proposal. According to the Wall Street Journal, Dick’s proposed buying Foot Locker stock at $24 per share. Dick’s will reportedly use both cash and new debt to finance the deal. “We have long admired […] RetailWire May 16, 2025May 16, 2025 2 min read Dept. Sporting goodsDept. NonfoodResults & InvestmentMergersData & InsightsExecutivesDept. ApparelAcquisitionEconomyBrokersBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Walmart Expands Vision Care Offerings With Innovative New Products: All the Details Walmart is expanding its vision care line with new products to meet growing customer needs while broadening its virtual eyewear assortment, making it easier to serve more customers efficiently and effectively. According to a press release, the retailer has introduced two innovative products: Nuance Audio Glasses and eureka! daily contact lenses for astigmatism. These eyecare […] RetailWire May 16, 2025May 16, 2025 2 min read WalmartShoppersData & InsightsTechnology & InnovationMarketing: Social MediaTwitterPredictions and ForecastsPress ReleaseHealth & WellnessMerchandisingMarketing: In StoreGovernmentBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Kroger Accused Of Systemic Overcharging Of Customers Consumer Reports this week published the results of a new investigation, arguing that Kroger shoppers “have been unknowingly paying full price at checkout for scores of items – from meat and vegetables to juice, rice, and alcohol – that have been advertised as discounted or on sale.” CR said that it “began checking grocery prices […] MorningNewsBeat May 16, 2025May 16, 2025 3 min read KrogerShoppersConsumersGovernmentAssociatesDept. FreshBrick and MortarDept. BeverageMerchandisingEconomyExecutivesDept. OTCPackagingAcquisitionConagraAlbertsons / SafewayDept. GroceryDept. PetDept. PerimeterRegional GroceryPricing & PromotionsOwned Brands (Private Label)Technology & InnovationMarketing: TradeHealth & WellnessGeneral MillsDept. Adult BevDept. Pharmacy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables Dick’s Sporting Goods to acquire Foot Locker for $2.4 billion in effort to corner Nike market The combined company will have a competitive edge in the Nike sneaker market and will provide Dick’s access to international markets, plus a younger consumer. CNBC May 15, 2025May 15, 2025 < 1 min read Dept. ApparelDept. Sporting goodsDept. NonfoodAcquisitionInternationalConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Walmart says it will hike some prices due to tariffs. Here’s what that means for shoppers Bananas, roses and toys are some of the items hit by tariffs and price hikes could come as soon as late May, according to the retailer. CNBC May 15, 2025May 15, 2025 < 1 min read GovernmentWalmartShoppersDept. Toys & GamesDept. Nonfood 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Jim Cramer: Walmart and these 2 retailers are best positioned to mitigate tariff price hikes The reality of tariffs hit home in a big way when Walmart on Thursday warned of higher prices for consumers by the end of the month. CNBC May 15, 2025May 15, 2025 < 1 min read GovernmentWalmartConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Cava revenue beats estimates as Mediterranean chain reports double-digit same-store sales growth Other restaurant companies have reported same-store sales declines and falling traffic as consumers have pulled back their restaurant spending. CNBC May 15, 2025May 15, 2025 < 1 min read RestaurantsConsumersStore Location 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Walmart’s former U.S. CEO Bill Simon thinks retailer can easily absorb tariff costs, criticizes its ‘doom and gloom’ commentary Bill Simon, who ran Walmart from 2010 to 2014, suggests the company may be overstating challenges tied to tariffs. CNBC May 15, 2025May 15, 2025 < 1 min read GovernmentWalmartExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Ahead of summer, Target debuts 10K products with thousands priced under $20 In addition to refreshing its assortment for the warmer months ahead, the mass merchant is offering in-store events throughout June. RetailDive May 15, 2025May 15, 2025 < 1 min read TargetMerchandisingMarketing: In Store 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Walmart to pay tech company $222M over trade secret misappropriation The decision by an Arkansas jury is the latest twist in a legal battle between the mass retailer and Zest Labs, which claims Walmart stole technology that extends produce shelf life. Grocery Dive May 15, 2025May 15, 2025 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationWalmartMerchandisingLegal & CriminalDept. PerimeterDept. Fresh 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Nonfood Aisles Abroad: How an Icelandic grocer won shopper loyalty through gamification Samkaup recently added more types of in-app games, noting that they boost product sales and generate revenue. Grocery Dive May 15, 2025May 15, 2025 < 1 min read ShoppersMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionDept. Toys & GamesDept. Nonfood 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Albertsons beefs up its private label offerings Chef’s Counter, a new line of ready-to-cook marinated meats, features “adventurous flavors and globally inspired ingredients,” the supermarket chain said. Grocery Dive May 15, 2025May 15, 2025 < 1 min read Regional GroceryOwned Brands (Private Label)Albertsons / Safeway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Walmart looks to keep grocery prices ‘as low as we can’ amid tariff pressures The retailer’s top executives told investors they expect the U.S.’ rapidly evolving trade policies to result in higher prices. Grocery Dive May 15, 2025May 15, 2025 < 1 min read WalmartGovernmentExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Agencies & Vendors Walmart CEO: ‘Higher tariffs will result in higher prices’ The big-box retailer vows to keep those prices as low as possible and is leaning into relationships with vendors to respond to a fluctuating market. Grocery Dive May 15, 2025May 15, 2025 < 1 min read WalmartGovernmentExecutivesVendors 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing How to Negotiate with Retail Buyers Retail buyers are the people who purchase products from manufacturers to sell in retail stores. They usually work for retail chains but may also work independently. Negotiating with retail buyers can be a challenging and difficult process. However, by following some tips and tricks, you can improve your chances of success. 1. Understand the buyer’s […] Retail Bound May 15, 2025May 15, 2025 2 min read Marketing: Social MediaPricing & PromotionsMarketing: In StoreTechnology & InnovationStrategyMarketing: TradeInternational - North AmericaGovernmentDeliveryBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Associates & Employees Retail staff offered free training on how to deal with abuse UK shop workers and delivery drivers can get free training on how to handle retail abuse and violence next month. The charity Retail Trust is running three online sessions in partnership with retail technology provider Sensormatic Solutions to help retail staff deal with soaring levels… This story continues at Retail staff offered free training on […] Talking Retail May 15, 2025May 15, 2025 < 1 min read AssociatesTechnology & InnovationPhilanthropyInternational - UKDelivery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Cold comforts | In focus: Beer and cider With the warmer months now upon us, the market for beer and cider really comes alive. Barbecues, al fresco dining, social get-togethers and longer evenings all help supercharge demand for refreshing lagers, beers and ice-cold cider during the late spring and summer period. But what… This story continues at Cold comforts | In focus: Beer […] Talking Retail May 15, 2025May 15, 2025 < 1 min read Dept. BeverageDept. Adult BevDept. OTCESG and CSR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Carlsberg Britvic offers convenience retail guidance with Soft Drinks Review 2025 Soft drinks have been a key growth driver for convenience and the wider grocery channel in recent years, reports Carlsberg Britvic’s Soft Drinks Review 2025. The average Brit is said to drink 225.3 litres of soft drinks a year. That’s nearly half the amount consumed… This story continues at Carlsberg Britvic offers convenience retail guidance […] Talking Retail May 15, 2025May 15, 2025 < 1 min read Dept. BeverageCPG: Adult BeveragePricing & Promotions 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing TikTok Live remains top live shopping platform [[{“value”:” Dive Brief Though roughly 60% of U.S. adults say they watch live shopping in general, only half of them are making purchases, a recent survey shows. Published May 15, 2025 A worker monitors the live feed for a skin care brand on TikTok Shop at one of the studios of Ownline Marketing on June […] RetailDive May 15, 2025May 15, 2025 < 1 min read Marketing: Social MediaTikTokThick DataTarget 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy A UK retail cyberattack campaign is headed to the US, researcher warns [[“value”:” A cybercrime gang believed to be responsible for three recent cyberattacks on U.K. retailers has turned its attention toward the U.S. and has compromised multiple targets in the sector, according to researchers from Google Threat Intelligence Group and Google subsidiary Mandiant. Researchers said the same threat actors linked to attacks against U.K. companies are […] RetailDive May 15, 2025May 15, 2025 3 min read ExecutivesGoogleTargetInternational - UKData & InsightsShoppersLegal & CriminalDept. FreshESG and CSRConsultingDept. FrozenDept. PerimeterTechnology & InnovationMarketing: Social MediaOperations & Supply ChainConagraAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Strengthen Your Brand’s Messaging: The Power of Proactive Health Tracking to Drive Demand Tracking brand health isn’t just a strategy- it’s a necessity. Like all other forms of health, it requires ongoing monitoring and preventative actions. We could focus on numerous recent examples, but take the recent boycotts against US retailers like Walmart, Amazon and Target for rolling back their DE&I initiatives. In February 2025, some Target customers […] Mintel May 15, 2025May 15, 2025 4 min read ConsumersData & InsightsHealth & WellnessConsultingTechnology & InnovationStrategyMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: Social MediaTargetDeliveryThick DataEconomyUnileverTrends: ConsumerData VisualizationResults & InvestmentMarketing: Retail MediaBig DataWalmartAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Netflix hones pitch to brands with richer data, personalization tools Plans for a clean room strategy and generative AI-assisted ad formats were outlined at the streamer’s blockbuster upfront show. MarketingDive May 15, 2025May 15, 2025 < 1 min read StreamingMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationDept. NonfoodData & InsightsTechnology & InnovationStrategyAI 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Ubisoft Sees 20% Booking Drop and Stock Dip as ‘Assassin’s Creed: Shadows’ Fails To Boost Full-Year Sales Embattled game publisher Ubisoft delivered its full-year 2024-2025 earnings report on May 14, one that did little to assuage the concerns of investors, as CNBC reported. Despite the relative strength and success of sales driven by its latest AAA title release, “Assassins Creed: Shadows,” in late March, Ubisoft nonetheless outlined a 20.5% tumble in net […] RetailWire May 15, 2025May 15, 2025 2 min read Data & InsightsResults & InvestmentInternationalDept. NonfoodDept. Toys & GamesGovernmentGamingCompetitionExecutivesFlagship StoresPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Clean Energy 2024: Hydrogen and Ammonia Market Outlook & Trends As the world accelerates toward net-zero emissions, hydrogen, and ammonia have emerged as game-changing energy carriers. 2024 will be a transformative year for clean energy technologies, driven by rising climate commitments, decarbonization strategies, and government incentives. The global market is poised for remarkable growth, from green hydrogen production to advanced fuel cells and ammonia-based energy […] BCC Research May 15, 2025May 15, 2025 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationGovernmentMarketing: Social MediaDept. Fuel 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category Carrefour Deploys Supply Chain Platform to Beef Up Sustainable Sourcing Carrefour Global Sourcing (CGS), part of the Carrefour S.A. Group, will support its responsible sourcing initiatives with the TradeBeyond CBX platform, which is designed to strengthen supplier management and improve risk assessment and auditing to help ensure compliance with Europe’s sustainability laws. Carrefour operates more than 14,000 hypermarkets, grocery stores and convenience stores around the […] Retail TouchPoints May 15, 2025May 15, 2025 < 1 min read SustainabilityOperations & Supply ChainESG and CSRWalgreensDept. NonfoodBrick and MortarMarketing: Social MediaMerchandisingConsumersData & InsightsDept. GroceryPredictions and ForecastsVendorsGovernmentBankruptcy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Fresh Prepared Frozen Complements Mix and Match Meal Bundling The Grocerant Guru® Explores Why Frozen Food Is Reshaping the Family Table in 2025 If you haven’t taken a stroll down the frozen food aisle lately, you’re missing out on one of the biggest foodservice transformations of 2025. Today’s frozen foods aren’t just about convenience — they’re about customization, discovery, and family meal bundling like never before. According to a new study from the National Frozen & Refrigerated […] Grocerant Guru May 15, 2025May 15, 2025 4 min read Dept. GroceryConsumersDept. FrozenData & InsightsMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: In StoreDept. FreshMeta (Facebook)TikTokDept. PerimeterDept. Fresh PreparedESG and CSRDept. RefrigeratedShoppersOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: UGCConsultingMarketing: BroadcastMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationMarketing: TradeTrends: Food and BeveragePredictions and ForecastsRestaurantsTechnology & InnovationHealth & WellnessDept. FuelDept. DeliConagra 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Report: Kroger, Albertsons Understaff Stores To Detriment Of Shoppers The Economic Roundtable, which describes itself as a “a nonprofit research organization with exceptionally strong capabilities for analyzing economic, social, and environmental conditions,” is out with a new report suggesting that despite relatively strong economic performance, Kroger and Albertsons are understaffing their stores to the long-term detriment of their value propositions. The report, entitled “Bullies At […] MorningNewsBeat May 15, 2025May 15, 2025 3 min read AssociatesAlbertsons / SafewayKrogerRegional GroceryBrick and MortarShoppersEconomyConsumersSustainabilityPredictions and ForecastsReturnsResults & InvestmentCompetitionESG and CSRCustomer ExperienceData & InsightsMergersOperations & Supply ChainDept. GroceryTechnology & InnovationTrends: Retail 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Walmart Reports Strong Q1 Growth Walmart this morning released solid Q1 fiscal results, saying that total revenues went up 2.5 percent to $165.6 billion compared to the same period a year ago, total operating revenue went up $0.3 billion or 4.3 percent, global e-commerce sale went up 22 percent, and global advertising revenue went up a whopping 50 percent. Walmart […] MorningNewsBeat May 15, 2025May 15, 2025 2 min read WalmartExecutivesConsumersWeatherEconomyStore LocationShoppersMerchandisingKrogerGovernmentDept. Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Thursday Eye-Openers With brief, occasional, italicized and sometimes gratuitous commentary… • Albertsons Unveils New Own-Label Meal Line Albertsons this week announced the launch of a new private label, Chef’s Counter, which it described as being “designed to bring chef-inspired flavors and tastes to customers in a convenient, easy and affordable way. Created to meet growing consumer demand […] MorningNewsBeat May 15, 2025May 15, 2025 3 min read AmazonGovernmentAlbertsons / SafewayRegional GroceryShoppersDept. FreshLegal & CriminalDept. GroceryOwned Brands (Private Label)Brick and MortarConsumersDept. Natural / OrganicHealth & WellnessStrategy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Media & Marketing Data & Insights Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Charted: How Do U.S. Universities Make Their Money? See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Charted: How Are American Universities Funded? This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways More than half of American public college and […] Written by Visual Capitalist May 11, 2025May 11, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Corporate Strategy Media & Marketing Data & Insights Technology & Innovation Week in Review: Instacart CEO heads to OpenAI Welcome back to Week in Review! We’ve got lots of news for you this week: There were CEO shake-ups at Instacart and 11x; the web series is back — kind of; Threads is getting video ads; and much more. Let’s get to it! Big move: Instacart CEO Fidji Simo will become OpenAI’s CEO for Applications, […] Written by TechCrunch May 11, 2025May 11, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Channel: Mass Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Corporate Strategy Corporate Finance Corporate Purpose Media & Marketing Data & Insights International Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Retail Operations Associates & Employees Operations & Supply Chain Stores & Formats What’s next for Instacart as CEO Fidji Simo announces decision to join OpenAI as head of applications? Instacart CEO Fidji Simo is departing the grocery technology company to join OpenAI as its Chief of Applications. In an email to employees, she said: “Let me start by saying this was an incredibly hard decision because I love this company. We are operating incredibly well as our last earnings results have shown. Our strategy […] Written by Retail Technology Innovation Hub May 10, 2025May 11, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Channel: Dollar/Value Channel: Grocery Channel: Mass Department & Category Department: Nonfood Corporate Strategy Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Retail Operations Merchandising Operations & Supply Chain Stores & Formats Personalized Disruption: Grocery’s Secret to Breaking Old Habits There’s no shortage of talk about technology that’s going to redefine, dominate, or transform retail this year. Much of this language boils down to marketing speech, and often, true industry disruption fails to materialize. There is no shortage of tech hyperbole in retail. But then there’s the occasional exception — a technology that genuinely does […] Written by Retail TouchPoints May 10, 2025May 11, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Department: Nonfood Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Holiday & Events Operations & Supply Chain State of the Consumer Report [Week of May 9] Timely insights on consumer behavior, pricing, and retail trends This weekly snapshot highlights the most relevant signals shaping where and how consumers are spending—from e-commerce and inflation shifts to essential vs. discretionary demand. What you’ll get from this week’s report: Cross-border e-commerce slowdown: Learn how tariff pressures are reshaping sales trends […] Written by Yipitdata May 10, 2025May 11, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked