Channel & Retailers Irn-Bru launches chance to win £10k gold bars As part of Irn-Bru’s £8m brand investment, it has launched a POS campaign that will give consumers the chance to win one of four solid 18 carat gold girders worth £10k. There will also be thousands of other prizes on offer, including exclusive gold-plated keyrings… This story continues at Irn-Bru launches chance to win £10k […] Talking Retail February 19, 2025February 19, 2025 < 1 min read ConsumersResults & InvestmentPlated 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel & Retailers Adults Turning to Kids’ Meals at Fast-Food Restaurants: ‘How Do You Card for That?’ American adults are turning to the kids’ meal menu in increased numbers. RetailWire February 19, 2025February 19, 2025 < 1 min read RestaurantsDept. Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel & Retailers Michaels names Staples Canada vet CEO [[{“value”:” Dive Brief David Boone succeeds Ashley Buchanan, who stepped down in January to lead Kohl’s. Published Feb. 19, 2025 A Michaels storefront. The company operates about 1,300 stores in the U.S. and Canada. The image by Rowanswiki is licensed under CC BY 1.0 “}]] RetailDive February 19, 2025February 19, 2025 < 1 min read International - North AmericaExecutivesMarketing: Social MediaTargetBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel & Retailers Target strives for better inventory management, unloading processes The retailer’s supply chain chief said technology and automation can help produce a more efficient inventory mix and flow into stores. Grocery Dive February 19, 2025February 19, 2025 < 1 min read Operations & Supply ChainTargetTechnology & InnovationDept. PerimeterDept. FreshBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel & Retailers King Soopers workers end strike as union, grocer reach temporary truce The Colorado chain plans to resume normal hours at its stores on Wednesday after agreeing to a 100-day “period of labor peace” with UFCW Local 7. Grocery Dive February 19, 2025February 19, 2025 < 1 min read AssociatesRegional GroceryKrogerBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel & Retailers Lowe’s simplifies its professional contractor loyalty program The revamped MyLowe’s Pro Rewards is designed to make it easier for professionals to earn and redeem rewards. RetailDive February 19, 2025February 19, 2025 < 1 min read Marketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionLowes 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel & Retailers Is Burger King on the Right Path Forward? Throughout the history of the restaurant industry, companies that prioritize franchisee satisfaction over consumer demand have often struggled according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. A successful restaurant chain must balance franchisee profitability with customer satisfaction, focusing on product quality, pricing, and service rather than expensive remodels that offer […] Grocerant Guru February 19, 2025February 19, 2025 4 min read RestaurantsConsumersDept. GroceryData & InsightsShoppersTechnology & InnovationStrategyPricing & PromotionsMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionExecutivesPredictions and ForecastsOperations & Supply ChainSustainabilityFlagship StoresTrends: Food and Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel & Retailers Nisa appoints ex-Morrisons convenience expert as delivery lead Nisa has appointed convenience expert, Brogan Cook as delivery lead, where she will spearhead the implementation and mobilisation of corporate customer projects, for the wholesale arm of Co-op. Sitting as part of Katie Secretan’s retail and sales leadership team, Brogan brings over a decade of… This story continues at Nisa appoints ex-Morrisons convenience expert as […] Talking Retail February 19, 2025February 19, 2025 < 1 min read DeliveryShoppers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel & Retailers Kirkland’s Looks to Beyond, Inc. Partnership to Propel Profitability Home décor and furniture retailer Kirkland’s has updated its transformation strategy, and the company’s new partnership with Beyond, Inc. is now a central pillar of that effort. For going on two years, Kirkland’s has been working to improve its performance through a combination of inventory refreshes and marketing adjustments. Those efforts got a big […] Retail TouchPoints February 19, 2025February 19, 2025 3 min read Brick and MortarBrokersStrategyOperations & Supply ChainPepsiCoMerchandisingOwned Brands (Private Label)AcquisitionCustomer ExperienceReturnsMarketing: Social MediaOmnichannelBed Bath & BeyondShoppersStore LocationResults & InvestmentPredictions and ForecastsPartnershipsExecutivesMarketing: In StoreDeliveryTechnology & InnovationHealth & WellnessSustainability 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel & Retailers The Brilliant Way Trader Joe’s Is Keeping Egg Prices Down Currently, Trader Joe’s has the lowest prices on eggs of all the larger supermarket chains. RetailWire February 19, 2025February 19, 2025 < 1 min read Trader JoesRegional GroceryDept. Dairy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel & Retailers Starbucks Unveils Crema Collection, Bringing the Café Experience Home Starbucks has released an instant coffee that brings the café experience home. RetailWire February 19, 2025February 19, 2025 < 1 min read RestaurantsDept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel & Retailers Best Buy, Hot Topic Upgrade Employee Educational Benefits Happy employees create a more successful retail environment, but one survey has found that nearly one in every two frontline employees are unhappy with their job due to low pay, inflexible hours, poor leadership and a lack of growth opportunities. As the retail industry continues to struggle with high employee turnover, Best Buy and Hot Topic are tackling […] Retail TouchPoints February 18, 2025February 18, 2025 3 min read AssociatesBest BuyUnileverPricing & PromotionsDept. NonfoodExecutivesEconomyCustomer ExperienceMarketing: Social MediaTechnology & InnovationBrick and MortarBrokersConsumersBOPISData & InsightsDept. AppliancesThick DataInclusivityMarketing: In StoreMarketing: TradeOperations & Supply ChainShoppers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel & Retailers Walmart to deploy AI price forecasting tool The retailer will use tech provided by Helios to predict the price and availability of agricultural commodities. Grocery Dive February 18, 2025February 18, 2025 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationAIWalmart 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel & Retailers KFC moves U.S. headquarters from Kentucky to Texas KFC’s parent company Yum Brands is calling remote workers back to the office. CNBC February 18, 2025February 18, 2025 < 1 min read RestaurantsDept. NonfoodAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel & Retailers US restaurant industry forecast to reach $1.5 trillion in sales The sales forecast for 2025 comes from the National Restaurant Association. Food Business News February 18, 2025February 18, 2025 < 1 min read RestaurantsPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel & Retailers Crowdfunding Flop to Retail Rockstar – Why Your Product Deserves a Second Chance In the world of product startups, crowdfunding has become a popular way to finance and gauge interest in innovative products. Platforms like Kickstarter and Indiegogo have turned dreams into reality for countless inventors and entrepreneurs. But what happens when a crowdfunding campaign doesn’t hit its target? Is it the end of the road for your […] Retail Bound February 18, 2025February 18, 2025 6 min read ConsumersStrategyData & InsightsPartnershipsPackagingPredictions and ForecastsTechnology & InnovationTargetOperations & Supply ChainBrick and MortarShoppersDept. NonfoodMarketing: BrandInternational - North AmericaGovernmentPricing & PromotionsResults & InvestmentMarketing: In Store 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel & Retailers Boy arrested after spray attack in Bristol Costco A teenager has been arrested following a chilli spray attack on customers at a Costco in Avonmouth. Several people were sprayed with what is thought to be a homemade chilli concoction. Although ten people, including the minor who was detained, complained of stinging or itchy… This story continues at Boy arrested after spray attack in […] Talking Retail February 18, 2025February 18, 2025 < 1 min read Costco 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel & Retailers North Carolina Amazon Warehouse Workers Reject Unionization In a vote last week, employees at an Amazon warehouse in Garner, N.C. voted 2,447 to 829 against joining an employee-led union, Carolina Amazonians United for Solidarity and Empowerment (CAUSE), according to The New York Times and multiple media outlets. CAUSE, formed in 2022, is seeking longer lunch breaks, increased vacation time and starting wages […] Retail TouchPoints February 18, 2025February 18, 2025 < 1 min read AssociatesAmazonOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: Social MediaInternationalHoliday & EventsEconomyGovernment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel & Retailers McDonald’s Introduces New Grimace Tumbler, but Some Customers Are Furious About It McDonald’s is leaning into its various Grimace promotions. RetailWire February 18, 2025February 18, 2025 < 1 min read RestaurantsMarketing: Trade 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel & Retailers Meet the new martech stack: systems of context and systems of truth For years, martech was divided into systems of record and systems of engagement. Systems of record stored the “master” versions of data. CRMs and CDPs for customer data. PIM for product data. DAM for brand assets. ERP for inventory data. (I know, there’s a ton of acronyms in this piece, almost to the point of […] chiefmartec February 18, 2025February 18, 2025 6 min read Technology & InnovationData & InsightsAIShoppersOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationData VisualizationDept. NonfoodPackagingESG and CSRDept. Toys & GamesPhilanthropyAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel & Retailers How AI Overviews are Reshaping the Consumer Journey in 2025 With the rise of generative AI, the top of the marketing funnel is getting more complex. The digital marketing funnel from search to consideration to purchase is fragmenting into exploration across more varied digital channels, making it more challenging to capture a consumer’s attention and lead them where we want them to go. More and […] Retail TouchPoints February 18, 2025February 18, 2025 7 min read AITechnology & InnovationConsumersGoogleMarketing: Social MediaStore LocationDept. NonfoodChatGPTMarketing: UGCMarketing: VoiceHoliday & EventsData & InsightsDept. ApparelDept. Natural / OrganicHealth & WellnessESG and CSRAssociatesData VisualizationShoppersSustainabilityConsultingHome Depot 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel & Retailers Hey Starbucks, Bet You Can’t Beat This! Wawa’s $5 Big Breakfast Deal Redefines Value, Speed & Convenience Steven Johnson, Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® knows a winning foodservice formula when he sees one, and Wawa’s latest move is set to shake up the breakfast game. From February 17 through March 24, Wawa is rolling out its unbeatable $5 […] Grocerant Guru February 18, 2025February 18, 2025 3 min read WaWaDept. GroceryData & InsightsConsumersShoppersRestaurantsDept. BeverageMarketing: Social MediaDept. FreshMarketing: In StoreCompetitionDept. Fresh PreparedDept. DairyMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationMeta (Facebook)Pricing & PromotionsStrategyTechnology & InnovationTwitterESG and CSR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel & Retailers RaceTrac Foodservice at the Intersection of Yesterday and Today RaceTrac Inc. continues to expand its foodservice menu, but rather than leveraging its platform to propel the industry forward with fresh, consumer-relevant food trends, the retailer remains anchored in legacy offerings that reflect consumer familiarity according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. The latest example? Taco Pizza—a fusion of […] Grocerant Guru February 18, 2025February 18, 2025 3 min read Dept. GroceryData & InsightsDept. FreshConsumersMarketing: Social MediaUnileverTrends: Food and BeveragePredictions and ForecastsCompetitionDept. DairyHealth & WellnessESG and CSRMerchandisingMeta (Facebook)PepsiCoDept. BeverageRestaurantsStrategyTechnology & InnovationTwitter 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel & Retailers Creating Extraordinary Retail Places: Our Interview with Kevin Kelley We’re joined by fellow Retail Voices by NRF honoree Kevin Ervin Kelley to unpack some of the key lessons from his remarkable book Irreplaceable: Creating Extraordinary Places That Bring People Together and his recent NRF “Big Show” talk. We discuss how physical retail must dramatically evolve in an ever more digital world, the “Bonfire Effect,” his […] Remarkable Retail Podcast February 18, 2025February 18, 2025 2 min read Technology & InnovationAIMarketing: Social MediaPodcastsInternational - North AmericaAmazonDept. GroceryMeta (Facebook)TikTokStreamingStrategyPredictions and ForecastsMetaverseEconomyBrick and MortarData & InsightsDept. PharmacyESG and CSRGoogleGovernmentMarketing: BroadcastWalmart 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel & Retailers Target Just Dropped 2,000 New Beauty Finds at Wallet-Friendly Prices Target fans will find even more beauty bargains with wallet-friendly prices after this new drop. RetailWire February 17, 2025February 17, 2025 < 1 min read TargetDept. HBC 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel & Retailers Some Starbucks Are Switching to Compostable Cups for Cold Drinks: Is Your Store on the List? Have you gotten your cold drink in a paper cup yet at Starbucks? RetailWire February 17, 2025February 17, 2025 < 1 min read RestaurantsDept. OTCDept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel & Retailers Leveraging Voice-Directed Picking to Optimize Multichannel Fulfillment The pressures on retailers to seamlessly fulfill orders across physical stores, online platforms and mobile apps continue to intensify. Whether shipping directly to customers’ homes, enabling curbside pickup or restocking store shelves, consistently improving speed, accuracy and adaptability is crucial for meeting shopper expectations and maintaining market share. As digital commerce expands and consumers increasingly […] Retail TouchPoints February 17, 2025February 17, 2025 5 min read Operations & Supply ChainAssociatesShoppersConsumersTechnology & InnovationDeliveryBrick and MortarDept. ApparelData & InsightsReturnsMarketing: Social MediaPredictions and ForecastsBOPISSustainabilityStore LocationDept. BeverageResults & InvestmentDept. NonfoodTech: RoboticsTrends: TechStrategyMobile commerceMarketing: In StoreHoliday & Events 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel & Retailers London calling as Landsec extends its long-term Piccadilly Lights partnership with Ocean Outdoor Landsec has extended its partnership with Ocean Outdoor which manages the digital out of home (DOOH) contract for Piccadilly Lights in London. Under the terms of the agreement, Ocean will continue to manage content for the advertising DOOH screen well into the next decade, and work with Landsec on The Venue which sits beneath the […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub February 17, 2025February 17, 2025 3 min read Technology & InnovationAIInternational - UKMarketing: OOHData & InsightsMarketing: Social MediaCoca ColaOmnichannelHoliday & EventsTescoTech: CashierlessPepsiCoPredictions and ForecastsTikTokPricing & PromotionsTrends: TechOperations & Supply ChainDeliveryTwitterBrick and MortarCOVID19Dept. ApparelExecutivesDept. HBCInclusivityMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionAgencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel & Retailers Restaurants warn of weak first quarter, but say sales will pick up later this year Freezing temperatures, wildfires and a still-cautious consumer led to lower sales in January. CNBC February 16, 2025February 16, 2025 < 1 min read RestaurantsConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel & Retailers Restaurants Will Outshine Retail Food Competitors in 2025 The restaurant industry is set to maintain its upward trajectory, outpacing other food retail sectors and solidifying its role as a dominant force in the U.S. economy. After surpassing $1 trillion in sales for the first time in 2024, the National Restaurant Association projects an even stronger 2025, with sales expected to hit $1.5 […] Grocerant Guru February 16, 2025February 16, 2025 4 min read RestaurantsTechnology & InnovationConsumersAIDept. GroceryData & InsightsEconomyMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: Social MediaESG and CSRAssociatesCompetitionDeliveryExecutivesDept. FreshStore LocationResults & InvestmentMarketing: TradeOperations & Supply ChainStrategyShoppersPricing & PromotionsBrick and MortarMeta (Facebook)GovernmentDept. NonfoodCOVID19Twitter 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel & Retailers Valentine’s Day flower sales could shift to FTD, other brands in 2025 1-800-Flowers still leads in US, FTD is gaining share 1-800-Flowers is the largest flower service by sales headed into Valentine’s Day 2025, according to Earnest credit card data. However, the industry stalwart is likely to lose share this season if recent trends continue. Access chart in Dash. 1-800-Flowers commanded 37.0% of Valentine’s Day flower sales […] Written by Earnest Research February 11, 2025February 11, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel & Retailers Shoppers believe best holiday deals are after holidays A good number of consumers, over 77%, believe there are better deals available after the holidays, and nearly 51% plan to take advantage by making a large purchase in late December and January. Those are top findings from a Holiday Green survey, from CouponCabin, regarding consumer habits in the post-holiday time frame. When it comes to post-holiday […] Written by Retail Customer Experience January 17, 2025January 17, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel & Retailers 2025 Outlook: A Snapshot into Ad Spend, Opportunities, and Strategies for Growth IAB’s 2025 Outlook: A Snapshot into Ad Spend, Opportunities, and Strategies for Growth offering an early glimpse into ad spending trends for the coming year. The report is a must-read to gain and understanding of brand and agency buyers’ growth strategies and the challenges they foresee. The report covers: 2025 projections for the market overall […] Written by IAB January 16, 2025January 17, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel & Retailers A major shift in North American grocery retail Spending is migrating away from traditional supermarkets and hypermarkets to channels that better align with busy lifestyles. The post A major shift in North American grocery retail appeared first on Retail Insight Network. Written by Retail Insights Network January 14, 2025January 14, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel & Retailers AI at the retail edge: What’s possible now There’s been a lot of talk lately about artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI (GenAI) and how these technologies are going to revolutionize retail. But the retail revolution can’t be accomplished with sweeping generalizations about putting more technology into stores. Successful retail outcomes are built using technology to solve specific challenges, expanding on wins and […] Written by RetailDive January 13, 2025January 13, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked