1. Data & Insights

Your Weakest Link and What You can Learn From the Animal Kingdom

In 1786, a Scottish philosopher named Thomas Reid wrote a line that’s been misused ever since: “a chain is only as strong as its weakest link.” What most don’t know is that Reid was talking about chains of reasoning. His point was that the conclusion you arrive at can’t be stronger than the weakest step […]
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  1. Data & Insights

The U.S. Pizza Sector: A Historical Powerhouse Facing a Structural Reset

  From Immigrant Food to Industrial Scale Pizza in the United States evolved from a localized ethnic staple into one of the most systematized and scalable segments in foodservice. Post–World War II suburban growth, combined with advances in refrigeration, distribution, and franchising, enabled rapid expansion. Driven again by the adoption of hand held food for […]
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  1. Trends & External Forces

Industry analysts respond to latest food inflation figures

The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rose by 3.3% in the 12 months to March 2026, up from 3.0% in the 12 months to February with food inflation rising 3.7%. Meat, fish, confectionery and soft drinks have been the most affected categories. Responding to the data,… This story continues at Industry analysts respond to latest food […]
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  1. Trends & External Forces

Support for government to hold ‘big food’ accountable for food-related ill health

A major new public campaign launched today by Recipe for Change, a coalition of 45 organisations led by Sustain, The Food Foundation and the Obesity Health Alliance, is sending a message to government and industry that people want their health to be prioritised alongside corporate profit-makings. New YouGov polling reveals almost half… This story continues at Support for government to hold ‘big […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Shining stars: the latest edition of the RTIH Top 100 Retail Technology Influencers List goes live at RTS 2026

The latest edition of the RTIH Top 100 Retail Technology Influencers List is here, sponsored by 3D Cloud and launching on the first day of RTS 2026 in London. The list has seen a surge in popularity over the past few years, to the point that we’ve decided publishing it once a year is no […]
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  1. Operations & Supply Chain

How to Prepare for Your First Retail Purchase Order

Getting your product onto physical store shelves is a massive milestone. It signals that a retail buyer sees potential in your brand and is ready to put money behind that belief. But the excitement of landing a retail partnership often brings a new wave of logistical challenges, starting with the all-important Retail Purchase Order (PO). […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

Wall’s launches Cornetto MAX

Cornetto is maximising indulgence in the freezer this summer with the launch of Cornetto MAX, “a more indulgent Cornetto”, to offer shoppers more choice and drive incremental sales for retailers. It will coincide with the roll out of an enhanced recipe across the entire Cornetto… This story continues at Wall’s launches Cornetto MAX Or just […]
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  1. Trends & External Forces

The Top 15 Specialty Pharmacies of 2025: PBM-Affiliated Pharmacies Dominate While Health Systems and Independents Gain Ground

By Adam J. Fein, Ph.D. Drug Channels Institute’s (DCI’s) latest analysis reveals that PBM-affiliated specialty pharmacies continue to dominate the dispensing of specialty drugs. For 2025, DCI has identified more than 1,900 dispensing locations with specialty pharmacy accreditation from one or both of the two major independent accreditation organizations. The overall number of accredited locations […]
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  1. Retail Ecosystem

Commerce Riff with Sri & PVSB – April 21, 2026

Each week, the CPG Guys will riff on the hottest topics in the world of omnichannel commerce.  This week’s topics: Uber Invests More in Delivery Hero DGMN introduces in-store audio Conagra’s new CEO Goop Kitchen CPG Guys Website: http://CPGguys.comFMCG Guys Website: http://FMCGguys.comSheCOMMERCE Website: https://shecommercepodcast.com/Rhea Raj’s Website: http://rhearaj.comLara Raj in Katseye: https://www.katseye.world/ DISCLAIMER: The content in […]
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  1. Owned Brands (Private Label)

FaceTime with the Content Guy:  Bentonville Reverie

While in Bentonville, Arkansas, last week for the Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA) Annual Meeting and Leadership Conference, I had a chance to briefly visit Walmart’s new campus.  I have some thoughts. The post FaceTime with the Content Guy:  Bentonville Reverie appeared first on MNB. Post Views: 19
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  1. Shopper & Customer

New Surcharges And Fees Add Up To New Pressures On Consumers

From the Wall Street Journal: “An extra 3% for paying with a credit card. A 5% involuntary contribution to a restaurant’s employee wellness fund. $25 a month in addition to rent for trash collection. “Consumers already weary of rising inflation are now contending with a new crop of costs that are hidden in plain sight. […]
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  1. Trends & External Forces

Amazon Accused Of Price Fixing In New Antitrust Lawsuit

The California Attorney General’s office has expanded upon an antitrust lawsuit accusing Amazon of engaging in price fixing “by pressuring major brands like Levi’s and Hanes to ask competing retailers to raise prices on certain products.”  Attorney General Rob Bonta is seeking a preliminary injunction that, according to the Los Angeles Times, would “bar Amazon […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

Food Consumer Relevance in 2026: The New Battleground for Food Retail and Foodservice

  Customer relevance in 2026 is no longer a soft metric. It is a primary driver of traffic, frequency, and margin. Price still matters, but it is no longer sufficient. Today, relevance is defined by how effectively a brand aligns with how consumers actually live, eat, and shop across dayparts, channels, and occasions. Recent cultural […]
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  1. Department: Beverage

Aperol debuts ready-to-drink canned format

Campari Group is bringing its flagship aperitif brand, Aperol, into the ready-to-drink (RTD) category for the first time, with the launch of Aperol Spritz to Go. The canned format is designed to drive incremental value by attracting both existing brand loyalists and new-to-category shoppers, including… This story continues at Aperol debuts ready-to-drink canned format Or […]
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  1. Data & Insights

12 early breakout AI and software companies right now 

By Jenny Liu, Director of Product @Yipitdata New Signals data across ~250,000 software and AI vendors highlights a small group of early-stage companies converting rapid adoption into real spend.  A small group of early-stage AI and software companies are breaking out in early 2026, showing rapid customer adoption paired with real spend growth across YipitData’s […]
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Walmart to Expand Digital Shelf Labels Chainwide

Walmart will deploy digital shelf labels (DSLs) chainwide this year, doubling the approximately 2,300 U.S. locations currently using the technology (Walmart U.S. operates more than 4,600 stores). With more than 120,000 items in a typical Walmart store, managing price changes manually requires significant associate hours. Additionally, these DSLs are equipped with LED lights that make […]
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