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. Brewbound December 8, 2024December 8, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. BeverageDept. Adult BevInternationalEconomy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
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 […] Grocerant Guru December 8, 2024December 8, 2024 4 min read RestaurantsAssociatesData & InsightsDept. GroceryConsumersPackagingTechnology & InnovationCOVID19EconomyPredictions and ForecastsSustainabilityDeliveryWeatherMarketing: Social MediaOperations & Supply ChainShoppers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
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. Brewbound December 7, 2024December 7, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. Adult BevStrategyMarketing: Social MediaESG and CSRDept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Restaurants In-N-Out Burger Location Protested by Locals, Who Are Petitioning the Courts To Block Its Opening In-N-Out Burger isn’t very popular in a Woodland Hills community. RetailWire December 7, 2024December 7, 2024 < 1 min read RestaurantsStore Location 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
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 […] The CPG Guys December 7, 2024December 7, 2024 2 min read Marketing: Retail MediaMarketing: Social MediaInsight Providers84.51Industry Conferences and EventsBig DataVendorsOmnichannelBrokersPodcastsStrategyShoppersConsumersKrogerMarketing: ShopperSponsoredExecutivesTechnology & InnovationMarketing: Loyalty & Subscription 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
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. Brewbound December 7, 2024December 7, 2024 < 1 min read CPG: Adult BeverageHoliday & EventsConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
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 […] Grocerant Guru December 7, 2024December 7, 2024 4 min read Dept. Fresh PreparedData & InsightsDept. DeliDept. FreshBOPISDept. GroceryRestaurantsDeliveryHoliday & EventsConsumersDept. BakeryPackagingBrick and MortarMarketing: In StoreDept. FuelDept. OTCDept. PerimeterMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMerchandisingPartnershipsPepsiCoShoppersTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
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 […] Talking Retail December 6, 2024December 6, 2024 < 1 min read Holiday & EventsDept. NonfoodDept. DairyDept. Adult BevDelivery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
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 […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub December 6, 2024December 6, 2024 4 min read ShoppersOperations & Supply ChainData & InsightsReturnsDeliveryTechnology & InnovationMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: Social MediaStrategyDept. NonfoodPackagingPredictions and ForecastsStore LocationSustainabilityMarketing: In StoreHoliday & EventsTargetPartnershipsTwitter 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Walmart CEO Says Grocery Prices Will Continue To Rise in 2025 Despite Wishes for Customer Relief Walmart CEO Doug McMillon says consumers should expect higher prices in 2025. RetailWire December 6, 2024December 6, 2024 < 1 min read WalmartPredictions and ForecastsExecutivesShoppersConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Campaign Trail: Lavazza’s coffee-serving robot dreams of la dolce vita To establish itself as a global brand with Italian DNA, Lavazza enlisted a cute robot — and former “Office” mates Steve Carell and John Krasinski. MarketingDive December 6, 2024December 6, 2024 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationTech: RoboticsDept. BeverageDept. Nonfood 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
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. […] Trakwell.ai (formerly Doorcounts) December 6, 2024December 6, 2024 5 min read Data & InsightsAITechnology & InnovationHoliday & EventsStore LocationMarketing: Social MediaDeliveryConsumersPredictions and ForecastsDept. NonfoodMarketing: In StoreShoppersTrends: RetailMarketing: Trade 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
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 […] Retail TouchPoints December 6, 2024December 6, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. Toys & GamesDept. NonfoodCompetitionAITechnology & InnovationMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: BroadcastPartnershipsChatGPT 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer 📣 A-B’s 4 Pronged Approach to Winning Consumers A-B Believes in the Strength of Total Portfolio; A Round With PR Expert Kevin York; BI: October Beer Supply Nearly Flat; Massachusetts’ Redemption Rock to Close; CinBev to Acquire Taft’s Brewing; Yuengling Adds Illinois; and Craft Gains Share of On-Premise Dollars. Brewbound December 6, 2024December 6, 2024 < 1 min read ConsumersDept. BeverageDept. Adult BevAcquisition 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
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 […] Remarkable Retail Podcast December 6, 2024December 6, 2024 2 min read Technology & InnovationAIPodcastsMarketing: Social MediaInternational - North AmericaDept. GroceryBrick and MortarStreamingPredictions and ForecastsPartnershipsMeta (Facebook)AmazonTikTokMarketing: BroadcastGoogleESG and CSRDept. ApparelData & InsightsStrategyWalmart 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Court blocks Target’s attempt to move, dismiss DEI-related shareholder suit The lawsuit argued that Target’s “DEI/ESG mandates” had a “known risk of adverse customer reactions,” and should have therefore been disclosed in investor statements. RetailDive December 6, 2024December 6, 2024 < 1 min read TargetShoppersLegal & CriminalESG and CSR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events The Weekly Closeout: ThredUp sells Remix for $1 and who really won Black Friday? The resale business sold most of the European company to Florin Filote for one euro, while early reports suggest On and Amazon scored sales during the holiday. RetailDive December 6, 2024December 6, 2024 < 1 min read Holiday & EventsRecommerceAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Operations & Supply Chain Lululemon returns to stronger growth with 9% revenue jump As the brand looks to drive growth in North America, revenue in that region increased 2%, but comps still declined. RetailDive December 6, 2024December 6, 2024 < 1 min read ReturnsDept. Apparel 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
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 […] RetailDive December 6, 2024December 6, 2024 < 1 min read Marketing: Social MediaExecutivesTarget 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Dollar General slowing fresh produce rollout to stores The retailer plans to introduce produce to 300 more locations throughout 2025 as it turns its attention to a new remodel project. Grocery Dive December 6, 2024December 6, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. FreshDept. PerimeterDollar GeneralBrick and MortarPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery The Friday Checkout: Is Kroger looking past its deal with Albertsons? Kroger’s CEO told investors this week that it doesn’t need to merge with its rival to grow. Could that mean the company thinks the deal won’t go through? Grocery Dive December 6, 2024December 6, 2024 < 1 min read KrogerRegional GroceryAlbertsons / SafewayMergersExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
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 […] Retail TouchPoints December 6, 2024December 6, 2024 5 min read ConsumersSustainabilityESG and CSRDept. ApparelData & InsightsStrategyMerchandisingMarketing: Social MediaShoppersMarketing: In StoreFlagship StoresDept. FreshPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionBig DataHealth & WellnessTechnology & InnovationDept. Natural / OrganicResults & InvestmentPartnershipsOwned Brands (Private Label)ExecutivesBrick and MortarMarketing: Broadcast 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Finance Dollar General Holding Its Own With Strong Q3 Earnings Dollar General posted earnings that beat expectations. RetailWire December 6, 2024December 6, 2024 < 1 min read Results & InvestmentDollar General 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Restaurants KFC Wraps Up 2024 With a Holiday Bucket, Streetwear-Inspired Merch, and Festive Meal Deals KFC is releasing a “Buckets of Joy” design, limited merch, and a Festive Feast. RetailWire December 6, 2024December 6, 2024 < 1 min read RestaurantsHoliday & Events 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events ‘Tis the Season for Panera Soup in New Holiday Cups Panera has launched a new series of holiday cups, perfect for soup or a coffee break. RetailWire December 6, 2024December 6, 2024 < 1 min read Holiday & EventsDept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Foot Locker’s loyalty revamp shows early signs of success The footwear company’s overhauled loyalty program and mobile app contributed to more digital purchases even as overall sales declined. MarketingDive December 6, 2024December 6, 2024 < 1 min read Marketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionDept. Apparel 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Why Powerade is letting athletes pause partnerships to prioritize mental health Part of the Coca-Cola brand’s “Pause is Power” platform, the provision allows athletes to focus on their well-being without losing sponsorships. MarketingDive December 6, 2024December 6, 2024 < 1 min read Health & WellnessCoca ColaPartnerships 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
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 […] Trakwell.ai (formerly Doorcounts) December 6, 2024December 6, 2024 2 min read Data & InsightsTechnology & InnovationAIDeliveryPredictions and ForecastsTargetSustainabilityStore LocationRestaurantsPartnershipsGovernmentDept. BeverageConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
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 […] Brewbound December 6, 2024December 6, 2024 < 1 min read GovernmentExecutivesCPG: Adult BeverageDept. Adult BevResults & InvestmentDept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value Shrink down at Dollar General after backing away from self-checkout Hurricanes took a toll in the third quarter and into the fourth, leading the discounter to lower its guidance slightly for the year. RetailDive December 6, 2024December 6, 2024 < 1 min read Tech: CashierlessDollar General 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
RetailWit Corporate Strategy Data & Insights Technology & Innovation Holiday & Events RetailWit Zevia ribs Coke’s AI holiday ads in bigger push for brand awareness A new commercial from the better-for-you soda swipes at the category’s top dog and is part of Zevia’s more aggressive seasonal ad-spending strategy. Written by MarketingDive December 4, 2024December 4, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
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Channel: Restaurants Technology & Innovation KFC Is Reportedly Debuting Lickable Wrapping Paper. Here’s What We Know. KFC is reportedly coming up with a new innovation. Written by RetailWire December 1, 2024December 1, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces 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, […] Written by Talking Retail November 29, 2024December 1, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Corporate Purpose International Walmart reveals plan to scale back some DEI initiatives US multinational retail corporation Walmart has revealed plans to roll back certain diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies. The post Walmart reveals plan to scale back some DEI initiatives appeared first on Retail Insight Network. Written by Retail Insights Network November 27, 2024November 27, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked