Channel: Club Your Views: Making Up For Lost Time Reacting to Amazon’s plan to create a pay tier for its Alexa smart speaker system, one MNB reader wrote: Our main household use for Alexa is to control lights, heat, and A/C. If they start charging for it, we will stop using it. There are many other platforms available for home control that do not […] MorningNewsBeat February 1, 2024February 1, 2024 16 min read Technology & InnovationAIStreamingShoppersDept. GroceryDept. NonfoodAssociatesTech: CashierlessMarketing: Digital MediaDept. Toys & GamesCostcoMarketing: BroadcastAmazonRegional GroceryDept. FreshKrogerRestaurantsAlbertsons / SafewayConsumersPredictions and ForecastsEconomyHealth & WellnessDollar GeneralPackagingExecutivesDeliveryCVSMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: In StoreWalmartDept. PerimeterOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: TradeWegmansWhole FoodsWalgreensReturnsHoliday & EventsGovernmentMarketing: VoiceDept. BeverageData & InsightsInsight ProvidersOwned Brands (Private Label)MergersMarketing: Retail MediaPartnershipsAhold DelhaizePricing & PromotionsBig DataSustainabilityDept. OTCStrategyDept. HBCDept. BakeryDept. Natural / OrganicBrick and Mortar84.51 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Club H-E-B, Publix, and Costco supreme in customer satisfaction Walmart finishes first in pharmacy, but last in grocery Supermarket News February 1, 2024February 1, 2024 2 min read Regional GroceryShoppersPublixHEBCostcoWalmartDept. Pharmacy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Club Retail Customer Satisfaction On The Upswing The American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) Retail and Consumer Shipping Study 2023-2024 is out, concluding that “overall customer satisfaction surging 4% to a score of 78.0 (out of 100).” According to the report, “More than 60% of retailers measured see their individual ACSI scores improve in 2024 … Customer satisfaction with online retailers remains unchanged […] MorningNewsBeat January 31, 2024January 31, 2024 2 min read ShoppersRegional GroceryConsumersHoliday & EventsCostcoPredictions and ForecastsDept. FuelTrader JoesAmazonPublixHEBDept. PetChewyWalmartMarketing: OOHTech: AR and VROwned Brands (Private Label)Operations & Supply ChainMetaverseMeijerAssociatesDeliveryMarketing: In StoreSustainabilityEconomyTechnology & InnovationDept. GroceryCustomer ExperienceWakefernMarketing: Trade 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Club In Connecticut, Amazon Fresh Is Out & BIg Y Is In CT Insider reports that Amazon has decided not to open Amazon Fresh stores in the towns of Westport and Brookfield, despite the fact it had done considerable work on the store facilities over the years. Instead, Big Y will take over the locations, offering those communities more traditional supermarket shopping alternatives. Some context from the […] MorningNewsBeat January 29, 2024January 29, 2024 2 min read AmazonDept. FreshStore LocationDept. GroceryWhole FoodsAhold DelhaizeBrick and MortarWegmansPredictions and ForecastsConsumersCOVID19CostcoEconomyOperations & Supply ChainConsultingRegional GroceryTechnology & InnovationExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Club Costco Opts For Greater Pricing Transparency The Street reports on a new pricing strategy at Costco: When customers buy bigger-ticket items, like appliances or larger televisions, from chains such as Target, Walmart and Best Buy, they “don’t see the full prices when they look at those items — specifically appliances — on the floor.” In fact, the story says, “you face […] MorningNewsBeat January 29, 2024January 29, 2024 < 1 min read CostcoDept. NonfoodDept. AppliancesDeliveryWalmartTargetBest BuyOperations & Supply ChainCOVID19StrategyShoppersPredictions and ForecastsHealth & Wellness 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Club Kroger Sets Biodiversity and Pollinator Protection Goals for Produce Supply Chain Kroger will require its fresh produce suppliers to use Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices for all products they sell to the supermarket giant by 2028 or 2030, depending on the grower’s size. Medium- to large-sized growers will be expected to meet the goal by the end of 2028, while small growers will have until 2030 […] Retail TouchPoints January 27, 2024January 27, 2024 2 min read Dept. FreshKrogerSustainabilityDept. PerimeterDept. GroceryPredictions and ForecastsOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: Social MediaHealth & WellnessESG and CSROwned Brands (Private Label)Whole FoodsMerchandisingRegional GrocerySams ClubStrategy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Club Trends in Food & Beverage at Costco As we step into 2024, the food & beverage industry continues to assert its dominance in consumer spending, as it did throughout 2023. By retailer, market share of the food & beverage category seems stable with Walmart as the largest player and Costco second. Zooming in on Costco, several noteworthy trends have surfaced in the […] 0 Author Missing January 25, 2024January 25, 2024 2 min read Dept. BeverageData & InsightsCostcoDept. GroceryPredictions and ForecastsConsumersTrends: Food and BeverageDept. DairyWalmart 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Club Are Generalists Pushing Out Pet Supply Pure Players? Pet supplies saw immense growth in 2023, with GMV among top retailers up 16% vs 2022. Generalists Amazon and Walmart contributed largely to the category’s growth, growing their market share at the expense of pet supply pure players, Petco and Chewy. Amazon saw the largest market share gains in the category, up +2.2 pp, while […] 0 Author Missing January 25, 2024January 25, 2024 2 min read Dept. PetData & InsightsWalmartDept. GroceryAmazonCostcoChewyTargetNestle 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Club Sam’s Club, Costco in middle of massive meat snack recall CDC warning now involves two products that may be linked to salmonella poisoning Supermarket News January 20, 2024January 20, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. GroceryDept. FreshCostco 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Club Costco Wholesale Sells Imitation of Anthropologie’s Luxury Goods Mirror Costco Wholesale, known for its wide-ranging product offerings and value for money, is making waves in the arena of luxury home décor. The bulk retailer is selling a floor mirror that bears an uncanny similarity to a high-end item from Anthropologie. RetailWire January 19, 2024January 19, 2024 < 1 min read Costco 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Club Kroger, Albertsons Delay Merger Timeline to August as They Negotiate with Regulators The planned $24.6 billion merger of supermarket giants Kroger and Albertsons has faced pushback from federal regulators, state Attorneys General and labor unions practically from the moment it was first announced in October 2022. Now the companies, while noting that they “remain in active and ongoing dialogue with the Federal Trade Commission and individual state […] Retail TouchPoints January 19, 2024January 19, 2024 < 1 min read MergersKrogerAlbertsons / SafewayRegional GroceryPredictions and ForecastsBrick and MortarLegal & CriminalGovernmentCompetitionAssociatesOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: Social MediaC&S Wholesale GrocersOwned Brands (Private Label)CostcoDivestituresAmazonExecutivesWalmart 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Club Kroger, Albertsons Delay Merger Timeline to August as They Negotiate with Regulators The planned $24.6 billion merger of supermarket giants Kroger and Albertsons has faced pushback from federal regulators, state Attorneys General and labor unions practically from the moment it was first announced in October 2022. Now the companies, while noting that they “remain in active and ongoing dialogue with the Federal Trade Commission and individual state […] Retail TouchPoints January 18, 2024February 20, 2024 < 1 min read MergersKrogerAlbertsons / SafewayRegional GroceryPredictions and ForecastsBrick and MortarLegal & CriminalGovernmentCompetitionAssociatesOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: Social MediaC&S Wholesale GrocersOwned Brands (Private Label)CostcoDivestituresAmazonExecutivesWalmart 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Club Costco Tests Membership Card Scanning At Entry Doors USA Today reports that several Costco stores are testing the use of greeters to scan customer membership cards when they enter, as a way of offering an”improved member experience.” In the past, membership cards only were scanned at checkout; they just had to show them to the greeter to get into the store. “Adding ID […] MorningNewsBeat January 17, 2024January 17, 2024 < 1 min read CostcoTechnology & InnovationShoppersAIResults & InvestmentPredictions and ForecastsBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Club Sam’s Club Receipt Checks To Be Done By AI The New York Times reports that Walmart-owned Sam’s Club is going to begin replacing the folks who check customer receipts as they leave the store – the stores will begin using AI “to scan shoppers’ carts so they no longer have to show a receipt at the exit upon checking out.” The move is designed […] MorningNewsBeat January 16, 2024January 16, 2024 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationAIShoppersBrick and MortarWalmartSams ClubPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Club 3 Lessons From the 2023 End-of-Year Shopping Season The end-of-year season is always a make or break time for e-commerce brands that can accrue earnings that see their businesses through quiet first quarters. Although inflation eased in the third quarter of 2023, the holiday season can be unpredictable and stiff competition will fight you for every sale. Therefore, you must familiarize yourself with […] Emily Cawse January 16, 2024January 16, 2024 4 min read ConsumersTechnology & InnovationShoppersAIHoliday & EventsData & InsightsDeliveryMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Social MediaBNPLTrends: FinanceQ CommerceEconomyCompetitionAmazonMarketing: In StoreMeta (Facebook)Results & InvestmentOperations & Supply ChainStrategyThick DataCostcoDept. GroceryColgate-PalmoliveESG and CSRMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionTrends: ConsumerTikTokStore LocationPricing & PromotionsWalmart 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Club Costco Trials Membership Verification Before Entry Costco Wholesale is currently exploring new ways to ensure the exclusivity of its membership. The experiment involves scanning membership cards at the entrance of warehouses. RetailWire January 16, 2024January 16, 2024 < 1 min read Costco 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Club Washington State Expected To Sue To Block Kroger-AlbertsonsMerger Bloomberg reports that Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson “is expected to file a lawsuit seeking to block Kroger Co.’s proposed takeover of Albertsons Cos.” According to the story, “The lawsuit is expected to be filed in state court, said the person, who asked not to be named discussing an ongoing investigation. “The US Federal Trade […] MorningNewsBeat January 12, 2024January 12, 2024 2 min read MergersAlbertsons / SafewayRegional GroceryKrogerLegal & CriminalGovernmentResults & InvestmentPredictions and ForecastsAmazonCostcoC&S Wholesale GrocersBrick and MortarPartnershipsWalmart 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Club Costco To Replace The Churro In Its Food Courts Axios reports that “a mammoth double chocolate chunk cookie is rolling out to Costco food courts and replacing the fan-favorite churro … The new treat – expected to be in all U.S. stores by the end of January – has mixed reviews among loyal Costco members who take the food court menu and free samples seriously.” Axios […] MorningNewsBeat January 12, 2024January 12, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. GroceryCostcoDept. FreshPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: UGCBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Club Retail Media: Everything You Need to Know For several years now the term “retail media” has been buzzing around both retail and media circles. Whether you’re looking for a deeper understanding of the implications and applications of retail media or need a down-and-dirty explainer on what retail media actually is, you’ve landed in the right place. This special Retail TouchPoints resource hub […] Retail TouchPoints January 12, 2024January 12, 2024 14 min read Marketing: Retail MediaPartnershipsData & InsightsInstacartConsumersMarketing: Social MediaAmazonMarketing: BroadcastWalmartDeliveryESG and CSRKrogerMarketing: In StoreTargetBrick and MortarTechnology & InnovationShoppersPredictions and ForecastsRegional GroceryHy-VeeResults & InvestmentDollar GeneralLowesSustainability84.51StreamingRoundelWalmart ConnectMetaverseAlbertsons / SafewaySams ClubGamingDrizlyOmnichannelSponsoredWalgreensConsultingMarketing: OOHAgenciesPricing & PromotionsMeta (Facebook)ExecutivesCVSCustomer ExperienceInsight ProvidersBest BuyTikTokMarketing: Digital MediaDept. FuelDept. NonfoodGoogleTrends: TechStrategyHome Depotsocial commerceJ&JStore LocationInternational - UKMarketing: BrandMarketing: ShopperMarketing: UGCOperations & Supply ChainPackagingAlimentation Couche-TardTrends: MarketingUnileverCircle KBig DataCryptoCostcoBJ’s Wholesale ClubMerchandising 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Club H-E-B retains No. 1 slot in Dunnhumby grocer rankings The Texas supermarket company led the data analysis firm’s Retailer Preference Index for the second consecutive year, with Amazon and Costco finishing in second and third place, respectively. Grocery Dive January 11, 2024January 16, 2024 < 1 min read Regional GroceryMarketing: Retail MediaInsight ProvidersHEBdunnhumbyBig DataData & InsightsCostcoAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Club NRF 2024 Preview: Hear From Top Execs at Levi’s, Ulta Beauty, FedEx — and Magic Johnson Tens of thousands of retail professionals from all over the world will fill New York City’s Javits Center for Retail’s Big Show from Jan. 13 to 16, 2024. The draw? More than 1,000 exhibitors and 170 sessions featuring a wide array of speakers, from leading retailers to suppliers, analysts and other industry experts — plus […] Retail TouchPoints January 11, 2024January 11, 2024 2 min read Technology & InnovationAIExecutivesPredictions and ForecastsOperations & Supply ChainDeliverySustainabilityDept. HBCMarketing: Retail MediaDept. ApparelData & InsightsConsumersMarketing: Social MediaPepsiCoWalmartblockchainTech: AR and VRMetaverseTargetAmazonIndustry Conferences and EventsESG and CSRTech: RoboticsBrick and MortarDept. FreshCryptoCOVID19BJ’s Wholesale ClubPhilanthropy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Club Blueland available in all 515 Whole Foods locations [[“value”:”The move further expands the reach of the DTC cleaning brand, which is also sold through Costco, Meijer, Target and others.”]] RetailDive January 11, 2024January 11, 2024 < 1 min read Whole FoodsTargetRegional GroceryMeijerCostco 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Club 10 Solutions for Combatting Retail Theft Major retailers reported record levels of retail theft in 2023, and it seems that the problem is only worsening by the day. According to a 2023 National Retail Security Survey, retail losses swelled to $112.1 billion in 2022, up a staggering 19 percent from $93.9 billion the year prior. Popular retail chains like Target, Kohl’s, […] Sal Crish January 8, 2024January 8, 2024 3 min read Legal & CriminalData & InsightsOperations & Supply ChainTargetDept. NonfoodDollar TreeExecutivesWalmartPartnershipsPredictions and ForecastsResults & InvestmentThick DataMondelezCostco 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Club BJ’s Wholesale Club opens new Florida location [[“value”:”The club will feature a BJ’s Gas location on-site”]] Supermarket News January 8, 2024January 8, 2024 < 1 min read Store LocationBJ’s Wholesale ClubDept. Fuel 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Club Costco Gives Winning Response to Workers’ Union Costco workers in Norfolk, Virginia, voted to improve working conditions at the wholesale retail chain in December by unionizing, and the response from Costo was surprising yet went down very well with workers. RetailWire January 6, 2024January 6, 2024 < 1 min read AssociatesCostco 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Club Costco Blames Itself For Unionization Drive Costco is getting notice for how it is dealing with a vote by employees in Norfolk, Virginia, to unionize. The vote last month means that 238 workers in Norfolk will join the Teamsters, in what the employees say is an effort to improve working conditions; CNN writes that “the workers said their hope in becoming […] MorningNewsBeat January 6, 2024January 6, 2024 4 min read AssociatesCostcoExecutivesRestaurantsAmazonGovernmentInclusivityWalmartPredictions and ForecastsTrader JoesPodcastsDept. PetHealth & WellnessPricing & PromotionsBrick and MortarTargetCOVID19 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Club Costco pins responsibility on itself for workers’ decision to unionize The vote last month by employees at a location in Norfolk, Virginia, reflects “a failure on our part,” the retailer’s outgoing and incoming CEOs wrote in a Dec. 29 letter. Grocery Dive January 5, 2024January 5, 2024 < 1 min read AssociatesCostcoStore Location 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Club The Big Idea is Broken. Welcome To Weirdvertising. Is it just me, or is advertising getting weirder? There was a time not long ago when brands and ad agencies would talk about the big idea and the importance of telling a compelling story. But these days, with TikTok dominating the social media landscape, it seems like big ideas are being traded in for […] Retail TouchPoints January 4, 2024January 4, 2024 6 min read Marketing: Social MediaTikTokUnileverHoliday & EventsMarketing: BrandConsumersDept. NonfoodAgenciesMars Inc.ESG and CSRData & InsightsTechnology & InnovationExecutivesStrategySustainabilityTargetLowesTrends: MarketingPepsiCoDept. FreshDept. DairyCostcoPredictions and ForecastsShoppers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Club Top 10 Stocks on Instagram and TikTok The Most Talked About Stocks on TikTok and Instagram Investors have a plethora of choices when it comes to investing in the stock market. So, which companies tend to grab the most attention? This graphic is based on November 2023 data from the online trading provider City Index, which analyzed every company in the S&P […] Visual Capitalist January 4, 2024January 4, 2024 2 min read Marketing: Social MediaMeta (Facebook)TikTokAmazonResults & InvestmentStreamingDept. NonfoodRestaurantsCostcoInternational - UKDept. ApparelData & InsightsWalmart 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Club Costco Q3 2023 (FY Q1 ’24) Earnings Recap On December 14, 2023, Costco released FY Q1 2024 results. Costco topped quarterly revenue & earnings expectations due to strong sales in Fresh Foods and Foods & Sundries with eCommerce and Non-Foods showing improvement. Underlying positive sentiment for Costco’s Q1 was anchored by traffic increases of +4.7% worldwide, membership renewal growth being up 10 bps […] The Harvest Group January 4, 2024January 4, 2024 < 1 min read CostcoResults & InvestmentVendorsStore LocationPredictions and ForecastsDept. Fresh 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Club FMI Launches 2024 U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends Series: How Consumers Are Finding Value at the Grocery Store ARLINGTON, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– #foodindustry–Shoppers enjoy food shopping as much as ever, according to the latest annual survey by FMI – The Food Industry Association. Written by BusinessWire - Supermarket May 14, 2024May 14, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Club Retailers: Is AI the answer to all your problems? Not so fast…proceed with caution! Written by Supermarket News May 10, 2024May 10, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Club Could AI Be Your Next Stylist? Consumers Are Ready Keeping up with nanosecond social media trends is a never-ending challenge for retail brands and shoppers. In addition to responding to these fast-paced microtrends, merchandisers face increased pressure to incorporate cutting-edge personalization techniques that drive authentic shopping experiences and cultivate brand loyalty. So, what’s the answer to remaining innovative and on-trend in 2024? According to […] Written by TotalRetail May 10, 2024May 10, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Club Kroger considers Disney+ perk for grocery delivery members US retail giant Kroger is reportedly in talks with the Walt Disney Company to offer the Disney+ streaming service as a benefit to paying members of its Kroger Boost grocery delivery programme. The post Kroger considers Disney+ perk for grocery delivery members appeared first on Retail Insight Network. Written by Retail Insights Network May 8, 2024May 8, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Club Sam’s Club Expands Store Rollout of AI-Powered Exit Tech Walmart-owned Sam’s Club says it’s turning to artificial intelligence to speed up its own exit technology. Instead of requiring store staff to check members’ purchases against their receipts when leaving the store, Sam’s Club customers who pay either at a register or through the Scan & Go mobile app can now walk out of the […] Written by 0 Author Missing May 8, 2024May 8, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked