Channel: Dollar/Value Lidl & Aldi Food Price Discovery Drives Growth In the competitive food industry, Lidl and Aldi have emerged as formidable players, leveraging innovative strategies to capture market share from traditional grocery retailers. These German discount chains have attracted consumers by emphasizing time savings, fresh food offerings, product discovery, and mix-and-match bundling, all while rapidly expanding their store footprints. Time Savings Aldi and […] Grocerant Guru February 14, 2025February 14, 2025 3 min read LidlAldiRegional GroceryDept. GroceryConsumersData & InsightsDept. FreshInternational - UKBrick and MortarHealth & WellnessDept. PerimeterShoppersDept. Natural / OrganicMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationMarketing: TradeStrategy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value Inside the Store: Aldi brings a fresh look to the nation’s capital The discounter’s latest store in Washington, D.C., wants to win shoppers’ hearts with sustainability and healthy food alongside its beloved “Aldi Finds” section and low prices. Grocery Dive February 13, 2025February 13, 2025 < 1 min read Regional GroceryAldiResults & InvestmentDept. FreshSustainabilityShoppersDept. Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value Aldi’s Biggest U.S. Expansion Yet: Opening 225+ Stores in 2025 Aldi plans to open more than 225 new stores this year as part of the next phase of its five-year national growth strategy. The raft of openings will mark the largest number of stores that Aldi has opened in a single year in its nearly 50 years of operating in the U.S. The new stores will […] Retail TouchPoints February 12, 2025February 12, 2025 2 min read Regional GroceryAldiSoutheastern GrocersBrick and MortarAcquisitionShoppersMarketing: Social MediaExecutivesMergersPredictions and ForecastsDept. Natural / OrganicDivestituresHealth & WellnessGovernmentStrategy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value Pardon the Disruption: What Aldi showed the grocery industry with its latest deal Offloading nearly 200 recently acquired stores says a lot about the discounter’s ability to make tough decisions and prioritize smart growth. Grocery Dive February 11, 2025February 11, 2025 < 1 min read Regional GroceryAldiBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value Party City IP, wholesale operations to be acquired for $20M An affiliate of Ad Populum is buying the party retailer’s IP, but Dollar Tree and Five Below emerged as top bidders for the company’s store leases. RetailDive February 11, 2025February 11, 2025 < 1 min read Operations & Supply ChainDollar Tree 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value Lidl exceeds new National Living Wage with pay increase for workers Lidl has announced a market-leading pay increase for 28,000 hourly-paid colleagues, with new rates coming into effect in March 2025. The news follows Aldi last month announcing that store assistants would receive a pay rise with hourly rates increasing to at least £12.71, at the… This story continues at Lidl exceeds new National Living Wage […] Talking Retail February 10, 2025February 10, 2025 < 1 min read LidlAssociatesRegional GroceryAldi 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value Aldi sells off Southeastern Grocers business The German discounter will sell the grocery company, its banners and 170 stores to a consortium of investors led by C&S Wholesale Grocers and the head of Southeastern Grocers. Grocery Dive February 7, 2025February 7, 2025 < 1 min read Southeastern GrocersRegional GroceryAldiC&S Wholesale GrocersBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value Dollar General focuses on stores with exec appointments Steve Deckard will oversee the expansion of the retailer’s footprint, and Tracey Herrmann was promoted to executive vice president of store operations. RetailDive February 7, 2025February 7, 2025 < 1 min read ExecutivesDollar GeneralBrick and MortarOperations & Supply ChainGovernment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value Starbucks Joins Data-Sharing Pact Aimed at Reducing Food Waste Starbucks has joined the U.S. Food Waste Pact, a national voluntary agreement focused on using precompetitive collaboration and data sharing to cut waste in the U.S. food system. Starbucks is the second quick service restaurant (QSR) to join the Pact, joining Chick-fil-A and supermarket chains including Ahold Delhaize USA, Aldi U.S., Amazon Fresh, Raley’s, Walmart […] Retail TouchPoints February 5, 2025February 5, 2025 2 min read Dept. GroceryRestaurantsSustainabilityData & InsightsMarketing: Social MediaWhole FoodsRegional GroceryAhold DelhaizePhilanthropyWalmartTargetDept. FreshInternational - North AmericaESG and CSRBrick and MortarAmazonAldiOperations & Supply Chain 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value Private Label Today and Tomorrow: A 2024 Market Analysis The private label landscape is experiencing unprecedented growth and transformation across retail channels. With all the news around private label performance, various new brand launches last year, and recent tariff concerns, and the buzz at PLMA in Chicago, the Harvest Group team decided to pause and reflect on how businesses at Walmart, Target, and Amazon […] The Harvest Group February 4, 2025February 4, 2025 3 min read Owned Brands (Private Label)TargetData VisualizationAmazonConsumersEconomyWalmartOperations & Supply ChainBrokersData & InsightsGovernmenteditCostcoSustainabilityPredictions and ForecastsBrick and MortarDept. GroceryKrogerInsight ProvidersMarketing: Social MediaPartnershipsRegional GrocerySams ClubStrategyTechnology & InnovationTrends: RetailVendorsAldi 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value Dollar General Food Focused Forward In periods of economic uncertainty, consumers traditionally tighten their belts, seeking affordable solutions for everyday needs according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. Dollar General, long recognized as a discount retail powerhouse, is emerging as a key player in the grocery and food retailing sector—a remarkable evolution that has […] Grocerant Guru February 1, 2025February 1, 2025 4 min read Dept. GroceryConsumersDollar GeneralData & InsightsEconomyMarketing: Social MediaShoppersGovernmentDept. FreshHoliday & EventsPredictions and ForecastsCOVID19Marketing: TradeOwned Brands (Private Label)Dept. NonfoodDept. PerimeterBrick and MortarTechnology & InnovationMeta (Facebook)TwitterDept. FrozenESG and CSRTrends: Food and BeverageStrategyPricing & PromotionsOperations & Supply ChainMerchandisingMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionBOPIS 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value DeepSeek-R1 models now available on AWS During this past AWS re:Invent, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy shared valuable lessons learned from Amazon’s own experience developing nearly 1,000 generative AI applications across the company. Drawing from this extensive scale of AI deployment, Jassy offered three key observations that have shaped Amazon’s approach to enterprise AI implementation. First is that as you get to […] AWS Blog January 31, 2025February 4, 2025 8 min read AmazonAITechnology & InnovationInternationalDollar GeneralData & InsightsShoppersMarketing: PrintSustainabilityDept. NonfoodMarketing: Social MediaPricing & PromotionsOperations & Supply ChainTwitterInclusivityExecutivesChatGPTResults & Investment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value Coinbase deposits surge on new customer growth in 2025 Coinbase deposits surged post-election Deposits onto crypto exchange Coinbase (COIN) surged 197% YoY in November according to Earnest ACH, debit and credit card data. The acceleration from +39% YoY largely came after the US election, with the promise of a more crypto-friendly administration. Coinbase deposits broadly rose in 2024, in line with cryptocurrency values. Early […] Earnest Research January 29, 2025February 4, 2025 2 min read CryptoShoppersData & InsightsPredictions and ForecastsData VisualizationConsumersGovernmentDollar GeneralNFTAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value Unlocking AI’s Potential for Retail Advertising In an increasingly fast-paced advertising landscape, AI is no longer a futuristic concept — it’s here and a present-day necessity, giving those who use it effectively a massive advantage. A survey by Influencer Marketing Hub found that 60% of marketers are already using AI in their marketing. As AI fundamentally reshapes the landscape and opportunities […] Retail TouchPoints January 28, 2025January 28, 2025 4 min read AITechnology & InnovationData & InsightsPredictions and ForecastsDept. NonfoodMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: Retail MediaMarketing: VoiceInsight ProvidersShoppersPartnershipsTargetSustainabilityHealth & WellnessRegional GroceryAlbertsons / SafewayAhold DelhaizeAgenciesMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationTractor Supply CompanyMarketing: BrandRite AidThick DataDept. Natural / OrganicWalmartMarketing: In StoreInternational - North AmericaAmazonWalmart ConnectDollar General7-Eleven & Speedway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value Dollar General ramps up grocery private label More than half of the roughly 100 new items set to hit shelves early this year will be under the discounter’s Clover Valley brand. Grocery Dive January 27, 2025January 27, 2025 < 1 min read Owned Brands (Private Label)Dollar General 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value The 7 Undercurrents Driving Grocerant Niche Adoption in 2025 The evolution of Ready-2-Eat and Heat-N-Eat fresh food has surged over the years, with 2025 proving to be a landmark moment for the grocerant niche. These retail food solutions cater to time-starved consumers seeking convenience, quality, and value. Steven Johnson, Foodservice Solutions® Grocerant Guru®, based in Tacoma, WA identifies seven powerful undercurrents driving this […] Grocerant Guru January 25, 2025January 25, 2025 6 min read Technology & InnovationAIConsumersDept. GroceryData & InsightsRestaurantsPredictions and ForecastsShoppersMarketing: Social MediaRegional GroceryPartnershipsDept. FreshMarketing: TradeHealth & WellnessBrick and MortarDept. DeliMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionDept. Fresh PreparedSustainabilityTrends: Food and BeverageCompetitionPricing & PromotionsPackagingTescoHy-VeeMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationAmazonLidlKrogerOperations & Supply ChainMeta (Facebook)WaWaQ CommerceDeliveryDept. PerimeterBOPISTrends: MarketingTwitterAlbertsons / SafewayDollar GeneralGhost KitchenHEBAldi7-Eleven & SpeedwaySave A LotPublixDept. BakeryAlimentation Couche-TardStore LocationDept. BeverageCircle KESG and CSR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value Store closures hit highest level since pandemic — see who is shutting down the most locations The trend reflects the divide between retailers gaining market share, such as Walmart, and those that have lost ground or filed for bankruptcy, like Big Lots. CNBC January 23, 2025January 23, 2025 < 1 min read COVID19WalmartBig LotsBankruptcy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value Aldi remains best paying supermarket with new minimum rate Aldi store assistants are set to receive a pay rise with hourly rates increasing to at least £12.71, maintaining Aldi’s position as Britain’s best paying supermarket. The new minimum rate, which increases to £14.00 within the M25, exceeds the Real Living Wage set by the… This story continues at Aldi remains best paying supermarket with […] Talking Retail January 21, 2025January 21, 2025 < 1 min read Regional GroceryAldiAssociatesPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value Thatchers wins trade mark infringement appeal against Aldi Thatchers Cider is celebrating after winning the trade mark infringement case against supermarket giant Aldi in the Court of Appeal. Thatchers brought the claim against an Aldi product that appeared on Aldi’s shelves almost two years after Thatchers had gained significant market success with its… This story continues at Thatchers wins trade mark infringement appeal […] Talking Retail January 20, 2025January 20, 2025 < 1 min read Regional GroceryAldiDept. Adult BevPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value Lidl to make big change to packaging THE RETAIL BULLETIN – The home of retail news FOOD AND DRINK NEWS UK 17 January, 2025 | by Lidl will be removing all packaging designs deemed attractive to children from its least healthy own-brand products. With the change due to be made by mid-2025, the products will no longer feature design elements such as […] The Retail Bulletin January 17, 2025January 17, 2025 < 1 min read LidlPackagingPredictions and ForecastsDept. GroceryDept. BeverageInternational - UKOwned Brands (Private Label)Dept. FreshConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value Joann Files for Second Bankruptcy in 10 Months, Seeks Buyer Joann has filed for bankruptcy protection for the second time in less than one year and is seeking a buyer, according to CNN and multiple media reports. The crafts retailer entered a structured bankruptcy in March 2024 but emerged as a private company a little over one month later. Joann kept all 800+ brick-and-mortar stores […] Retail TouchPoints January 16, 2025January 16, 2025 < 1 min read BankruptcyBrick and MortarPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Social MediaMergersShoppersResults & InvestmentPartnershipsOperations & Supply ChainBig Lots 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value The Weekly Closeout: Ulta’s future and Big Lots’ store-saving deal The beauty retailer named a new CEO while Big Lots closed on a sale agreement that will enable it to keep hundreds of stores open. RetailDive January 10, 2025January 10, 2025 < 1 min read Big LotsPredictions and ForecastsExecutivesBrick and MortarDept. HBC 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value Why Amazon Fresh’s Strategy Misses the Mark: Losing to Aldi, Lidl, and WinCo Amazon has built its empire on delivering items quickly and at low prices, revolutionizing e-commerce along the way. However, that formula has stumbled in the competitive and customer-sensitive grocery segment according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. Johnson believes that Amazon Fresh, instead of using its tech-driven efficiency to […] Grocerant Guru January 10, 2025January 10, 2025 4 min read AmazonDept. FreshLidlShoppersData & InsightsTechnology & InnovationAldiRegional GroceryDept. GroceryConsumersStrategyMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionWhole FoodsDept. PerimeterOwned Brands (Private Label)Customer ExperienceInternationalOperations & Supply ChainPredictions and ForecastsMerchandisingBrick and MortarTrends: Food and BeverageCostcoAssociatesDept. BakeryTech: CashierlessStore LocationRestaurantsEconomyInclusivityMarketing: TradeMarketing: In Store 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value H-E-B maintains top position in Dunnhumby grocer rankings The Texas grocer claimed the No. 1 spot for the third year in a row, while budget-focused retailers Market Basket, Costco, WinCo Foods and Aldi rounded out the top five slots. Grocery Dive January 10, 2025January 10, 2025 < 1 min read Regional GroceryVendorsMarketing: Retail MediaInsight ProvidersHEBdunnhumbyBig DataCostcoAldi 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value Kroger’s Pricing and Positioning Problems Kroger, one of the United States’ largest grocery chains, faces an increasingly challenging road ahead. The failed merger with Albertsons, intensified scrutiny over food stamp benefits, and a fragmented brand strategy are creating a conundrum for this retail giant. As competitors adapt more rapidly to changing consumer preferences, Kroger’s struggles highlight the evolving dynamics […] Grocerant Guru January 9, 2025January 9, 2025 4 min read KrogerConsumersData & InsightsDept. GroceryMarketing: Social MediaStrategyRegional GroceryMergersShoppersGovernmentMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: BrandAlbertsons / SafewayPackagingSustainabilityWegmansEconomyWalmartTechnology & InnovationDept. FreshMeta (Facebook)Dept. NonfoodBrick and MortarTwitterLegal & CriminalDeliveryDept. Fresh PreparedDollar GeneralDept. DeliHEBESG and CSRTargetResults & InvestmentPricing & PromotionsInclusivityPartnershipsAmazonMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationAldi 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value Big Lots’ Planned Private Equity Sale Falls Through; Retailer Commences Going out of Business Sales Closeout retailer Big Lots has initiated going of out business sales at its remaining stores following the news that a planned sale to Nexus Capital Management has fallen through. The troubled retailer is still pursuing an alternative “going concern transaction with Nexus or another party,” with the goal of completing a sale by early next […] Retail TouchPoints December 24, 2024December 24, 2024 < 1 min read Big LotsResults & InvestmentBrick and MortarMarketing: Social MediaBankruptcyMarketing: In StoreExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value Big Lots to start going-out-of-business sales The move comes as the company lays off over 500 employees at its corporate headquarters. RetailDive December 21, 2024December 21, 2024 < 1 min read Big LotsAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value Dollar Tree Removes ‘Interim’ from CEO Title for Creedon Dollar Tree has named Michael Creedon Jr. as its CEO on a permanent basis. Creedon was named Interim CEO after previous CEO Rick Dreiling, citing health issues, stepped down in early November. Creedon had joined Dollar Tree as COO in 2022 following nearly a decade in leadership roles at Advance Auto Parts. Michael Creedon Jr. […] Retail TouchPoints December 20, 2024December 20, 2024 2 min read Dollar TreeExecutivesAssociatesBrick and MortarMarketing: Social MediaHealth & WellnessFamily DollarMarketing: UGCDept. Nonfood 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value Big Lots To Close All Stores and Hold Going-Out-of-Business Sales Big Lots is holding going-out-of-business sales at all remaining stores in the coming days. RetailWire December 20, 2024December 20, 2024 < 1 min read Brick and MortarBig Lots 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value Dollar Tree names Michael Creedon permanent CEO Creedon, the retailer’s chief operating officer, has been serving as interim chief since November and takes the helm as it navigates several major initiatives. RetailDive December 19, 2024December 19, 2024 < 1 min read ExecutivesDollar Tree 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value 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: Dollar/Value 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: Dollar/Value 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: Dollar/Value 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: Dollar/Value 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