Retail Corporate Want Continuity in Brand Messaging Online Ordering is your Best Option Food retailers striving for a consistent brand message too edify their relationship with the consumers can find that empowering consumers to utilize their digital platform for online ordering is more effective than in person experience according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. That said, it doesn’t matter if […] Grocerant Guru March 29, 2024March 29, 2024 5 min read ShoppersMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionData & InsightsRestaurantsDept. GroceryConsumersMarketing: UGCFood DeliveryAcquisitionPricing & PromotionsDoorDashInternationalPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: In StoreESG and CSRMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationGrubhubDeliveryUbereatsTarget 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Corporate Home Depot to acquire building products supplier for $18.25B The move to buy SRS Distribution will help the home improvement company lean in to its plan to boost business with its pro customers. RetailDive March 29, 2024March 29, 2024 < 1 min read Home DepotAcquisitionOperations & Supply Chain 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Corporate In Evolving Industry Landscape, Changes in Big-Box Retail Tell a Fascinating Story At a time when the commercial real estate landscape is evolving with unprecedented speed, changes in big-box retail are an important storyline. Appreciating how and why big-box concepts have thrived in a post-pandemic environment, and understanding the logic behind decision making with regard to everything from store layouts to merchandising, is an important first step […] 0 Author Missing March 29, 2024March 29, 2024 3 min read ConsumersBrick and MortarPredictions and ForecastsBOPISCOVID19Operations & Supply ChainWalmartStore LocationAmazonAssociatesMarketing: In StoreCostcoEconomyDept. NonfoodRestaurantsMerchandisingMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionSustainabilityInclusivityHoliday & EventsDept. Sporting goodsDept. HBCTargetTechnology & InnovationExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Corporate Decoding the Language of Luxury For affluent consumers who are ultra-sensitized to luxury brands and their codes of meaning, savoir-faire is the ultimate flex. In some prominent families, purchases and self-presentation trigger complex negotiations between social obligation and self-expression. A perfect example is the age-old tradition of donning your grandmother’s heavy wedding set instead of daring to decline the matriarch’s […] 0 Author Missing March 29, 2024March 29, 2024 3 min read ConsumersStrategyDept. ApparelShoppersESG and CSRAIMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: BrandPackagingPredictions and ForecastsLegal & CriminalExecutivesDept. FreshEconomyDept. Natural / OrganicDept. NonfoodDept. BeverageTechnology & InnovationDept. Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Corporate How Sur La Table is Maximizing Paid Media ROI While at Shoptalk in Las Vegas earlier this month, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan spoke with Philippe Gagnon, vice president of performance marketing at Sur La Table, a nationwide specialty retailer of cookware, kitchen electrics and bakeware; and Trevor Testwuide, CEO and co-founder of Measured, a media optimization platform powered by incrementality intelligence. Gagnon discusses media measurement […] 0 Author Missing March 29, 2024March 29, 2024 < 1 min read Industry Conferences and EventsMarketing: Social MediaPartnershipsExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Corporate Hancocks unveils portfolio with ‘healthier’ proposition ‘Healthier at Hancocks’ will see the confectionery wholesaler offer retailers healthier choices to add to the in-store offering to maximise sales and attract new customers. Focus areas include healthier snacks and energy, with the aim to make enjoyable, healthier choices accessible and affordable for everyone.… This story continues at Hancocks unveils portfolio with ‘healthier’ proposition […] Talking Retail March 29, 2024March 29, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. BakerySustainabilityMarketing: In StorePredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Corporate Pacsun Celebrates One-Year on Roblox with New Slick Rick Collab Pacsun is partnering with hip-hop artist Slick Rick to celebrate the one-year anniversary of its Los Angeles Tycoon experience on Roblox. Over the past year the experience has garnered 60,000 monthly active users and 11 million visits overall. For the collaboration, users can interact with a 3D non-player character (NPC) digital avatar of Slick Rick […] Retail TouchPoints March 29, 2024March 29, 2024 2 min read GamingTechnology & InnovationAIPartnershipsConsumersDept. ApparelMarketing: Social MediaPredictions and ForecastsBrick and MortarDept. FreshShoppers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Corporate Baltimore Bridge Collapse Could Cost Carnival Cruise Line $10M Carnival Cruise Line revealed that its 2024 earnings could take up to a $10 million hit due to the Baltimore bridge collapse. RetailWire March 29, 2024March 29, 2024 < 1 min read Results & InvestmentPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Corporate What Retailers Need To Know When Applying For Secured Loans Retailers often find themselves in need of additional capital to fund their operations, whether it’s for inventory, expansion, or covering operational costs. One option available to them is a secured loan, which can provide the necessary funds while offering attractive terms. However, the application process for secured loans can be daunting, with lenders imposing stringent […] Retail Minded March 29, 2024March 29, 2024 3 min read Results & InvestmentOperations & Supply ChainPredictions and ForecastsShoppersReturnsTechnology & InnovationMarketing: In StoreMarketing: UGCPepsiCoPricing & PromotionsStrategyHealth & WellnessDept. Fuel 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Corporate Revolutionizing Retail Contracts: How Going Digital Saves Time and Money Picture a bustling retail environment—efficiency is not just desired; it’s essential. For retail managers eyeing the prospect of going digital, the lure of slashing time and expenses is compelling. The switch to digital document management, particularly online PDF editors for contracts, promises more than a mere upgrade; it is a transformative stride toward streamlined operations. […] Retail Minded March 29, 2024March 29, 2024 3 min read Operations & Supply ChainInternationalPredictions and ForecastsAssociatesCustomer ExperienceSustainabilityResults & InvestmentPricing & PromotionsTechnology & InnovationShoppersDept. FuelMondelezDept. NonfoodInternational - UKConsumersTrends: RetailMarketing: In Store 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Corporate Hy-Vee Taps Agency Alum as New CMO, Sets Sights on Retail Media Growth Since launching its retail media network, RedMedia, in September 2023, Hy-Vee has been focused on building out its media offerings and capabilities. Now, to support this long-term growth vision, the grocery retailer has hired a new EVP and Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), who also will act as President of RedMedia. Jessica Hendrix will begin her tenure […] Retail TouchPoints March 28, 2024March 28, 2024 2 min read Hy-VeeMarketing: Retail MediaRegional GroceryExecutivesOmnichannelMarketing: Social MediaAgenciesNestleProcter & GamblePredictions and ForecastsOperations & Supply ChainShoppersMerchandisingMarketing: ShopperKraftHeinzDept. GroceryMarketing: Brand 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Corporate Minnesota Timberwolves sale to Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore falls apart Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore planned to acquire a majority stake in the NBA’s Minnesota Timberwolves and the WNBA’s Lynx. CNBC March 28, 2024March 28, 2024 < 1 min read Acquisition 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Corporate Krispy Kreme share price surges Hits highest mark since January 2022. Food Business News March 28, 2024March 28, 2024 < 1 min read Results & Investment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Corporate Every room in the house is ‘where the customer wants us to go’: Bath & Body Works CEO Gina Boswell said the brand is now in roughly 40% of American households as it expands its assortment to areas like laundry. RetailDive March 28, 2024March 28, 2024 < 1 min read ShoppersExecutivesMerchandisingDept. LaundryConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Corporate Haus Labs by Lady Gaga doubles down on Europe The brand this week began selling in over a dozen countries through its partnership with Sephora. RetailDive March 28, 2024March 28, 2024 < 1 min read Partnerships 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Corporate The Home Depot Acquiring Supplier to Professional Contractors The Home Depot said yesterday it is acquiring SRS Distribution Inc. (SRS) — a materials provider across several verticals serving professional roofers, landscapers and pool contractors — in a deal valued at approximately $18.25 billion. It would be Home Depot’s largest acquisition in its history. The home improvement retailer expects the acquisition to close this […] TotalRetail March 28, 2024March 28, 2024 < 1 min read AcquisitionData & InsightsHome DepotDeliveryOperations & Supply ChainInternationalResults & InvestmentDept. AppliancesDept. Nonfood 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Corporate Navigating Market Access Challenges in Life Sciences Commercialization Today’s guest post comes from Bill Dupere, SVP of Product Development & Partnerships at Mercalis. Bill discusses specialty therapy access barriers, including payer utilization management techniques and “no coverage” policies. Contact Mercalis to learn about their Patient Support Services. Read on for Bill’s insights. Read more » © 2006-2024 HMP Omnimedia, LLC d/b/a Drug Channels […] Drug Channels March 28, 2024March 28, 2024 2 min read Data & InsightsMarketing: Social MediaSponsoredPredictions and ForecastsShoppersPartnershipsMeta (Facebook)Executives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Corporate Easter spending expected to rise to £1.9bn, says GlobalData UK consumers are set to spend £1.9bn this Easter, a 4.0% increase on 2023. Spend on Easter food and drink is expected to drive the uplift as consumers plan to splash out, feeling less restricted by financial pressures amid the cost-of-living crisis, according to a… This story continues at Easter spending expected to rise to […] Talking Retail March 28, 2024March 28, 2024 < 1 min read Holiday & EventsConsumersResults & InvestmentPredictions and ForecastsInternational - UKDept. GroceryDept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Corporate Coventry Nisa Local donates £2,000 to Zoe’s Place Baby Hospice Nisa Local Riley Square in Coventry has donated £2,000 to Zoe’s Place Baby Hospice through their Making a Difference Locally (MADL) fund. Zoe’s Place Baby Hospice in Coventry provides specialist palliative care for babies and young children with life-limiting illnesses. The hospice relies almost entirely… This story continues at Coventry Nisa Local donates £2,000 to […] Talking Retail March 28, 2024March 28, 2024 < 1 min read PhilanthropyPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Corporate Visa, Mastercard Settlement Represents Major Victory in Merchants’ Fight Against Swipe Fees After nearly 20 years of litigation, Visa and Mastercard have reached a settlement with U.S. merchants worth an estimated $30 billion that will lower the interchange fees (commonly referred to as swipe fees) that merchants are charged when customers use credit or debit cards. The antitrust settlement is one of the largest in U.S. history, according to Reuters, and […] Retail TouchPoints March 28, 2024March 28, 2024 2 min read Predictions and ForecastsEconomyLegal & CriminalResults & InvestmentMarketing: Social MediaConsumersTechnology & InnovationGovernmentMarketing: UGCShoppersSustainability 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Corporate East of England Co-op inks deal to roll-out Pricer digital platform across all its food stores East of England Co-operative Society, one of the largest regional co-operatives in the UK, has signed an agreement with Pricer for an installation worth 50 MSEK in all 120+ of its food stores and involving the cloud-based platform Pricer Plaza and digital labels. It has selected Pricer’s in-store automation and communication solution and the latest […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub March 28, 2024March 28, 2024 2 min read Brick and MortarTechnology & InnovationPredictions and ForecastsDept. GroceryMerchandisingPackagingMarketing: Social MediaInternational - UKTwitterPartnershipsMarketing: In StoreStrategyOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: Trade 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Corporate GameStop Faces Sales Slump, Implements Job Cuts GameStop has recently undergone job cuts due to a notable decline in sales, as announced amid its latest financial report. RetailWire March 28, 2024March 28, 2024 < 1 min read Results & Investment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Corporate Home Depot Acquires SRS for $18.25B, Boosting Pro Sales Home Depot recently announced its acquisition of SRS Distribution for a whopping $18.25 billion. This hefty investment marks the company’s boldest stride yet to seize a larger share of the professional market, particularly targeting contractors and roofers. RetailWire March 28, 2024March 28, 2024 < 1 min read AcquisitionHome DepotResults & InvestmentOperations & Supply ChainMondelez 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Corporate GroupM doubles down on women’s sports, with support from major brands A new dedicated marketplace will be a part of the agency’s upfronts strategy, aided by clients including Adidas and Unilever. MarketingDive March 28, 2024March 28, 2024 < 1 min read UnileverStrategyDept. Apparel 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Corporate Home Depot Boosts Pro Offering with $18.25B Acquisition of SRS Distribution The Home Depot is acquiring building products distributor SRS Distribution for $18.25 billion in a bid to accelerate the growth of its pro offerings. The deal, which is expected to close by the end of the retailer’s fiscal 2024 in late January 2025, is subject to customer closing conditions and will be funded through a […] Retail TouchPoints March 28, 2024March 28, 2024 2 min read AcquisitionHome DepotOperations & Supply ChainShoppersPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: Social MediaExecutivesInternationalLowesDept. NonfoodDept. AppliancesDeliveryBrick and MortarAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Corporate LexisNexis Risk Solutions releases new fraud study ATLANTA — LexisNexis Risk Solutions has revealed the findings of the fourteenth edition of its annual LexisNexis True Cost of Fraud Study: Ecommerce and Retail Report – U.S. and Canada Edition. The report, based on a commissioned survey conducted by Forrester Consulting, shows that merchants in the U.S. and Canada incur an average cost of $3.00 […] MMR March 28, 2024March 28, 2024 3 min read Legal & CriminalConsumersShoppersData & InsightsCustomer ExperienceThick DataTrends: FinanceBNPLInternational - North AmericaConsultingCryptoExecutivesMarketing: BrandMarketing: Social MediaStrategyTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Corporate U.S. News reveals the 2024 Best OTC Medicine & Health Products WASHINGTON – U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in health care rankings and consumer advice, today published the second annual Best OTC Medicine & Health Products. The latest edition of the rankings features 132 categories, with 33 brand new over-the-counter product categories included this year. The brands with the most No. 1 products […] MMR March 28, 2024March 28, 2024 2 min read Dept. HBCDept. OTCHealth & WellnessPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Social MediaConsumersJohnson & JohnsonJ&JMeta (Facebook)Thick DataDept. FuelTikTokTwitterData & InsightsMarketing: UGCPartnershipsTechnology & InnovationColgate-Palmolive 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Corporate Home Depot is acquiring specialty distributor SRS for $18.25 billion in huge bet on growing pro sales Home Depot is making the largest acquisition in its history as its sales growth stagnates. CNBC March 28, 2024March 28, 2024 < 1 min read Home DepotAcquisition 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Corporate 7 Reasons Dynamic Pricing will not work for Chain Restaurants Chain restaurants need to be continually looking a customer ahead, if they take the eye off today’s customers, tomorrows customers won’t be there either. While consumers are dynamic not static, they are also penny wise, not pound foolish according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® simply stated they know […] Grocerant Guru March 28, 2024March 28, 2024 2 min read RestaurantsShoppersData & InsightsDept. GroceryMarketing: TradeTechnology & InnovationResults & InvestmentConsumersTargetPepsiCo 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Corporate Inside Levi’s first campaign from new creative agency Chief Marketing Officer Kenny Mitchell explains how “The Floor Is Yours” positions the brand as the “unofficial uniform for progress.” RetailDive March 28, 2024March 28, 2024 < 1 min read ExecutivesAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Corporate Home Depot Acquires SRS for $18.25B, Boosting Pro Sales Home Depot recently announced its acquisition of SRS Distribution for a whopping $18.25 billion. This hefty investment marks the company’s boldest stride yet to seize a larger share of the professional market, particularly targeting contractors and roofers. Written by RetailWire March 28, 2024March 28, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Corporate Kroger to close 3 e-commerce fulfillment facilities The grocer said it will shutter one Ocado-powered spoke in South Florida and two others in Texas in late May. Written by Grocery Dive March 27, 2024March 28, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Corporate Charted: Car Brand Loyalty in 2024 See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Car Brand Loyalty in 2024 This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. This graphic visualizes the best and worst car brands in terms of brand loyalty. […] Written by Visual Capitalist March 26, 2024March 26, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Corporate Key Takeaways From Shoptalk Spring 2024 Shoptalk always brings the best and brightest minds of the industry together for four days packed with insights, networking opportunities, trend predictions and so much more. This year, the spring event in Las Vegas was no exception. But like many other major industry events, Shoptalk can feel like you’re sprinting a marathon — there’s so […] Written by TotalRetail March 25, 2024March 26, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Corporate Nike Pivots, Embraces Wholesale Once Again Amid faltering demand for shoes and clothing as well as slipping digital sales, Nike Inc. said last week that it will bank a lot more on the thing it has spent the past several years turning away from: other retailers. Executives discussed those plans on Nike’s earnings call, during which it announced that while fiscal […] Written by TotalRetail March 25, 2024March 26, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked