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5 things top news: Kroger, Albertsons merger suffers blow from state AG

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The most impactful stories in the grocery industry for the week ending Jan. 12
 

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  1. Channel: Mass

Target to Launch Paid Membership Program as Part of Loyalty Revamp

Target on Tuesday said it will launch a paid membership program next month, riffing off the playbook of its rivals Amazon.com and Walmart, reports CNBC. The subscription-based program, Target Circle 360, will launch in early April and cost $99 per year. Target will offer a discounted rate of $49 per year as part of a […]
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SN Top 10: Walmart, Kroger, Wegmans top the week’s headlines

In this week’s recap of the Top 10 most popular Supermarket News articles, the top story was Walmart agreeing to acquire Vizio for $2.3 million, which the Bentonville, Ark.-based retailer announced last Tuesday. The deal will send shockwaves through   View Original Article Regional Grocery Kroger Walmart Wegmans Acquisition 0 Author Missing Member since March […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

6 Reasons for More Inclusive Payment Options This Holiday Season

Consumers are cautious about holiday spending this year. Inflation and ongoing uncertainty about the economy are influencing consumer spending, even at the busiest retail time of the year. Consumers are shopping earlier, taking the time to research the best deals on the items they want, and looking for ways to stretch their budgets further. Retailers […]
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Albertsons Media Collective’s ‘Co-Op Garden’ Innovation Approach

While at NRF 2024: Retail’s Big Show in New York City last month, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan spoke with Evan Hovorka, vice president of product and innovation at Albertsons Media Collective, the next-generation retail media arm for Albertsons Companies, Inc. Hovorka provides an overview of the retail media network and his role, the business’ approach to […]
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  1. Data & Insights

How Studs is Reimagining the Ear Piercing Industry

In episode 431 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Anna Harman, co-founder and CEO, and Lisa Bubbers, co-founder and chief brand officer, of Studs, a new ear piercing experience that enables consumers to express themselves through “earscaping.” Listen in as Harman and Bubbers provide an overview of the company (0:55), their inspiration for […]
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  1. Trends & External Forces

A Growing Threat: Return Fraud Continues to Significantly Expand YoY

In mid-January, I had the pleasure of attending the NRF “Big Show” Conference in New York City. As always, it was great to meet new people, reconnect with prior colleagues, and finally meet some people in person — we have been on video calls way too often in the past three years! As expected, retailers […]
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  1. Media & Marketing

The Longevity Of Advertising Effectiveness

Do ads wear out? The short answer is no. If they do, it takes a lot longer than most brand/agency teams think. Creativity is the biggest variable when it comes to ad effectiveness so if an ad works well, it should be used for as long as possible. Coca-Cola’s ‘Christmas Caravans’ ad has been used […]
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  1. Operations & Supply Chain

Return it or Keep it? Which Policy is Right for Your Business

As the retail landscape continues to evolve, the significance of a well-structured return policy becomes increasingly evident. A recent report from the National Retail Federation showed the rate of returns increased 14.5 percent last year, a total of $743 billion in merchandise. Online retailers specifically experienced a notable uptick in returns in 2023, with an […]
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  1. ESG

Sustainability Beyond Slogans: Actionable Strategies for Retailers

In 2024, the demand for sustainable practices in retail is more than just a trend; it has become a fundamental shift in consumer expectations and regulatory requirements. Consumers increasingly make purchasing decisions based on a company’s environmental impact, looking beyond the surface to see which brands are committed to making a difference. Concurrently, governments worldwide […]
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Report: Amazon.com US Sales Will Surpass $640B in 2024

Amazon.com U.S. retail sales will total $641.3 billion in 2024, an increase of 19.9 percent or $106.6 billion from 2023, according to a new report from digital retail consultancy Momentum Commerce that tracks Amazon’s U.S. retail sales as well as hundreds of Amazon product categories. According to the report, the following top-level, physical goods categories […]
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  1. Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers

Macy’s Confirms Receipt of Revised Acquisition Proposal

Macy’s confirmed on Sunday that it received a revised proposal from two of its major investors, Arkhouse Management Co. and Brigade Capital Management, to acquire each of the remaining shares in Macy’s they don’t already own for $24 per share — up from an earlier offer of $21 per share — for a deal value […]
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The Perils Of Brand Personalization

Based on the business press, you might believe that subscription services are booming. And, for many subscription services, there is an upward trend. Netflix is doing well. Amazon Prime is doing well. But, according to The Wall Street Journal, subscription clothing brand-business, Stitch Fix is having difficulties. Modern Retail points out that Stitch Fix’ 2023 […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

Holiday Shopping Rule of 3’s and Other Leading Consumer Trends This Season

There’s no question that the holidays are a time of joy and celebration. However, for many they can also be a time of stress and anxiety, especially when it comes to personal finances. According to Purchasing Power’s 2023 Consumer Holiday Spending Survey, more than half (56 percent) of lower income U.S. consumers (those earning $75,000 […]
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  1. Data & Insights

The Surge of LED Light Bulbs in Home Improvement

The home improvement sector has witnessed considerable evolution in recent years, but a particularly standout story has been the impressive growth in LED light bulb sales. This segment not only demonstrates the industry’s adaptability to consumer demands for energy efficiency and smart home compatibility but also highlights the shifting dynamics among leading retailers. A Bright […]
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Report: Target Weighs Paid Membership Program

Target is considering offering customers a paid membership program similar to Walmart+ or Amazon Prime, Bloomberg reported Wednesday. The news outlet said the potential membership program would be called Project Trident and could launch as soon as this year, according to people familiar with the matter. Target shares rose 2.4 percent Wednesday following the publication […]
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  1. Trends & External Forces

Revisiting My 2021 Predictions on the Future of Retail Technology

In 2021, I told Total Retail readers that retailers were two years away from pivotal innovations across several key technology trends. I argued that we would begin to feel the convergence of these technologies happen in 2023, and that retailers would need to get moving — then — to be in a position to succeed, […]
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