Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Consumer 360 Live! with Walmart’s Whitney Cooper The CPG Guys, Sri & PVSB, are joined in this episode by Whitney Cooper, Senior Director of Omnichannel Transformation & Commercialization Follow Whitney Cooper on LinkedIn at: Follow Walmart on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/walmart/ Follow Walmart Connect on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/walmart-connect/Follow Walmart online at: http://walmart.comFollow Walmart Connect online at: http://walmartconnect.com This episode is sponsored by NielsenIQ […] The CPG Guys May 21, 2022May 21, 2022 2 min read WalmartMarketing: SocialMarketing: Retail MediaConsumersShoppersPodcastsOmnichannelWalmart ConnectMerchandisingAcquisitionPredictions and ForecastsDept. ApparelCOVID19Technology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Albertsons to Launch Smart Shopping Carts at Select Stores Albertsons Companies will launch cart-based smart checkout technology later this year at select supermarkets throughout the country, in partnership with Veeve Smart Carts. The carts use computer vision to identify items by extracting visual features (including barcodes) of the items placed within them, and a built-in scale calculates totals for produce. Shoppers can check in […] Retail TouchPoints May 20, 2022May 20, 2022 2 min read Technology & InnovationAlbertsons / SafewayBrick and MortarConsumersInstacartKrogerMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionDeliveryShoppersAcquisitionCOVID19Dept. PerimeterAmazonExecutivesMarketing: In StorePartnershipsTech: CashierlessDept. Fresh 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Kohl’s says final bids coming soon Kohl’s is getting closer to being sold. The retailer said that it would be receiving final, full financed acquisition bids in the coming weeks. CEO Michelle Gass said she’s been “pleased with the number of parties who recognize the value of our business and plan.” RetailWire May 20, 2022May 20, 2022 < 1 min read AcquisitionExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers MeMD becomes Walmart Health Virtual Care SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The telehealth company MeMD has changed its name to Walmart Health Virtual Care, reflecting the final stages of its acquisition by Walmart Health, which was announced last May. “In this next evolution of MeMD, we are excited to begin officially delivering services as Walmart Health Virtual Care, bringing affordable, high-quality telehealth options […] MMR May 20, 2022May 20, 2022 1 min read Health & WellnessWalmartAcquisitionPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: SocialAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Flink, the German instant grocery upstart, snaps up France’s Cajoo for ~$93M, takes fresh Carrefour funding, sources say at $5B valuation Instant grocery startups sprang up and grew like weeds during COVID-19, fueled by consumers opting to practice social distancing and ready to order their food and sundries at the tap of an app, and VCs seeing an gap in the delivery market that had yet to be definitively filled. Now, perhaps inevitably, comes the consolidation. Tech Crunch May 20, 2022May 20, 2022 4 min read Q CommerceDeliveryPartnershipsTechnology & InnovationFood DeliveryDept. FreshConsumersAcquisitionCOVID19GopuffDoorDashShoppersResults & InvestmentData & InsightsInternationalESG and CSRDept. GroceryBrick and MortarExecutivesOperations & Supply ChainMerchandisingInternational - UKSustainability 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Kohl’s Could be Just Weeks From a Sale Despite Weak Q1 Results and Two C-Level Departures It looks increasingly likely that a Kohl’s sale may be imminent, with the retailer receiving final bids from potential buyers in the coming weeks. Poor Q1 results and the departure of two senior executives could further ramp up pressure for the department store retailer to sell itself. Kohl’s reported a 5.2% net sales drop during […] Retail TouchPoints May 20, 2022May 20, 2022 2 min read ExecutivesStrategyOperations & Supply ChainBrick and MortarGovernmentMerchandisingWeatherAcquisitionAssociatesMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionPartnershipsPricing & PromotionsResults & InvestmentTargetTechnology & InnovationWalmart 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Membership gains drive BJ’s earnings WESTBOROUGH, Mass. – BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings Inc. today said strong membership gains drove increased sales and profits in its 2022 fiscal first quarter. BJ’s reported membership-fee income of $96.6 million, an increase of nearly 12% from the previous year. Comparable club sales were up 4.1%. When gasoline sales are included, BJ’s comps were up […] MMR May 19, 2022May 19, 2022 2 min read Results & InvestmentBJ’s Wholesale ClubMarketing: BrandExecutivesAcquisitionOperations & Supply ChainDept. FuelSustainabilityMerchandisingPredictions and ForecastsStore LocationMarketing: In Store 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Marketers Set Their Sights on Brand Awareness Also, customer acquisition is a more important objective this year than customer retention. Brand awareness is the top objective for marketers around the world this year, edging out customer acquisition, which in turn is more important than customer retention, per results from Nielsen’s 5th Global Annual Marketing Report [download page]. As part of the report, Nielsen asked […] marketingcharts.com May 19, 2022May 19, 2022 2 min read ShoppersAcquisition 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Bonus Episode: Plunging Markets, Crypto Winters, and Elon’s Twitter Deal — with David Yermack David Yermack, a professor of Finance and Business Transformation at the Stern School of Business, joins Scott for a special reports episode on how to think about the current stock market and crypto volatility. We also learn more about whether Elon can actually back out of his deal to acquire Twitter. Learn more about your […] The Prof G Show May 18, 2022May 18, 2022 < 1 min read CryptoTwitterMarketing: SocialResults & InvestmentAcquisition 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Twitter Debuts Subscriber-Only Spaces for ‘Super Followers’ Twitter is debuting a new subscriber-only element to let creators build their in-app communities with Super Follows Spaces, Social Media Today reported Tuesday (May 17). The feature will be available to Super Follows creators, and the report noted that this will let creators offer “an extra layer of conversation,” engaging with them through live audio. […] Pymnts.com May 18, 2022May 19, 2022 2 min read Marketing: SocialTwitterLegal & CriminalResults & InvestmentESG and CSRData & InsightsAcquisition 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Container Store Cleans up With Record Sales, Plans to Double Business As a cloud of uncertainty hangs over housing prices and rising interest rates are taking a bite out of buying power, the case for staying in place is as strong as it’s been in years. It’s a scenario that is not only prompting consumers to make the most of the space they already have but one […] Pymnts.com May 18, 2022May 19, 2022 3 min read ShoppersConsumersEconomyExecutivesMarketing: SocialMarketing: In StoreAcquisitionESG and CSRTechnology & InnovationCOVID19Marketing: BrandBrick and MortarTikTokMerchandisingOperations & Supply ChainPartnershipsPredictions and ForecastsResults & InvestmentStrategy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Autochek expands to North Africa after acquiring Morocco’s Kifal Auto Digital automotive commerce company Autochek has acquired Morocco’s KIFAL Auto for an undisclosed amount, marking the entry of the vehicle marketplace into North Africa. The deal comes barely a year after Autochek bought Cheki Kenya and Cheki Uganda from Ringier One Africa Media. Prior to the September 2021 transaction, Autochek had bought Cheki’s subsidiaries in […] Tech Crunch May 18, 2022May 18, 2022 3 min read Dept. NonfoodResults & InvestmentPartnershipsTechnology & InnovationExecutivesAcquisitionPricing & PromotionsInsight ProvidersData & Insights 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Walmart reports mixed first quarter results BENTONVILLE, Ark. _ Walmart posted mixed results for the first quarter of fiscal 2023. Adjusted earnings per share for the three months ended April 30 were $1.30, well short of the $1.48 that analysts had forecast. The company said inflation hurt the bottom line. Revenue beat analysts’ estimates, rising 2.4% to $141.57 billion. Wall Street […] MMR May 17, 2022May 17, 2022 2 min read WalmartDivestituresEconomyPredictions and ForecastsExecutivesAssociatesInternationalBrick and MortarDept. FuelDept. GroceryMarketing: SocialOperations & Supply ChainResults & InvestmentSustainability 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers David’s Bridal Acquires Custom Wedding Dress Startup Anomalie The wedding retailer gains cutting edge digital assets with its acquisition of custom wedding dress company Anomalie. Joan Verdon - Forbes May 17, 2022May 17, 2022 < 1 min read Acquisition 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Shopify Buys Logistics Company Deliverr Shopify’s acquisition of fulfillment company Deliverr will help it compete with Amazon and will otherwise jumpstart stalled growth. The post Shopify Buys Logistics Company Deliverr appeared first on Practical Ecommerce. Practical Ecommerce May 16, 2022May 16, 2022 < 1 min read ShopifyOperations & Supply ChainData & InsightsAcquisitionAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Kohl’s Bucks Investor Pressure, Keeps Current Board in Place as Sale Talks Continue Kohl’s shareholders voted to re-elect all 13 of its current Board Directors on May 11 despite prolonged efforts by activist investor Macellum Advisors, which has been pushing for a shakeup of the Kohl’s Board. In February, Macellum nominated 10 directors, including its CEO Jonathan Duskin, arguing that the company has underperformed in recent years compared with […] Retail TouchPoints May 14, 2022May 14, 2022 2 min read Operations & Supply ChainExecutivesAcquisitionTechnology & InnovationStrategyResults & InvestmentPricing & PromotionsPredictions and ForecastsPartnershipsDept. HBC 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers BigCommerce Acquires Feedonomics in $145 Million Deal Open SaaS ecommerce platform BigCommerce has purchased Feedonomics, a data feed management platform, for approximately $145 million. Feedonomics aims to help mid-market and enterprise merchants succeed on hundreds of advertising channels and marketplaces by ingesting, unifying, enhancing and syndicating product data, and then syncing the resulting order data back into merchants’ existing systems to help […] Retail TouchPoints May 14, 2022May 14, 2022 2 min read BigCommerceData & InsightsOmnichannelPredictions and ForecastsOperations & Supply ChainExecutivesAcquisitionTechnology & InnovationPricing & PromotionsMarketing: SocialMarketing: In StoreESG and CSRData Visualization 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Retail Media Revolution with Skai’s Nich Weinheimer The CPG Guys, PVSB and Sri are joined in this episode by Nich Weinheimer, GM of Strategy and Commerce at Skai (fka Kenshoo). Skai is an AI-powered suite of technologies for brands and retailers including consumer and market insights, strategic planning, omnichannel media activation, testing and measurement. Skai’s solutions all share a uniquely comprehensive data […] The CPG Guys May 14, 2022May 14, 2022 2 min read Technology & InnovationMarketing: Retail MediaData & InsightsMarketing: SocialPredictions and ForecastsPodcastsOmnichannelIndustry Conferences and Events84.51AcquisitionKrogerGopuffStrategyAI / MLConsumersDeliveryDept. Natural / OrganicESG and CSRFood DeliveryInsight ProvidersPartnershipsQ CommerceShoppers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Elon Musk puts brakes on Twitter takeover Elon Musk has put the brakes on his $44 billion deal to acquire social media company Twitter, while he waits for data on the number of fake accounts on the… The post Elon Musk puts brakes on Twitter takeover appeared first on Latest Retail Technology News From Across The Globe – Charged. ChargedRetail May 13, 2022May 13, 2022 < 1 min read Marketing: SocialTwitterInternational - UKTechnology & InnovationLegal & CriminalESG and CSRData & InsightsAcquisition 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Instacart Begins IPO Process The Wall Street Journal this morning reports that Instacart filed “confidentially” a draft registration statement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), a first step in the process of an initial public offering (IPO). The New York Times explains that a confidential filing means that “it does not yet have to disclose certain data […] MorningNewsBeat May 13, 2022May 13, 2022 2 min read InstacartDeliveryResults & InvestmentStart UpsCOVID19PartnershipsEconomyGovernmentData & InsightsQ CommerceGopuffFood DeliveryCompetitionAcquisitionWhole FoodsBrick and MortarTechnology & InnovationDept. NonfoodDoorDashBest BuyAmazonWalmartSustainabilityShoppersPredictions and ForecastsOperations & Supply ChainKrogerExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Why May is the New Black Friday When we think about big revenue-generating opportunities on the calendar, we typically focus on November and December, particularly Black Friday. But sales on Black Friday last year — both in-store and online — dropped below pre-pandemic levels. Heading in the opposite direction is May, which is quickly becoming one of the most important revenue-generating moments of the […] Sai Koppala May 12, 2022May 12, 2022 3 min read Pricing & PromotionsHoliday & EventsMarketing: TradeShoppersConsumersCOVID19Marketing: In StoreBrick and MortarStore LocationAssociatesThick DataHealth & WellnessAcquisitionExecutivesMarketing: BrandMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: SocialMeta (Facebook) 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers RICE 2022 Keynote: How to Turn Word of Mouth Into a Mighty Marketing Weapon As a marketing tool, word of mouth outperforms paid advertising on multiple levels, according to Jonah Berger, a marketing professor at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. In his keynote at the Retail Innovation Conference and Expo in Chicago, titled Creating a Contagious Brand: How to Drive Word-of-Mouth and Influence in an Always-On […] Retail TouchPoints May 12, 2022May 12, 2022 3 min read ShoppersESG and CSRTechnology & InnovationDept. BeverageConsumersAcquisitionTrends: RetailConsultingDept. ApparelIndustry Conferences and EventsMarketing: PrintStrategySustainabilityTarget 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Top 100 Retail Technology Influencers List interview: Brittain Ladd As part of a series of interviews with those who made it on to the RTIH Top 100 Retail Technology Influencers List, we discuss rapid grocery delivery services and why the metaverse is a game changer with Brittain Ladd, a former Amazon exec and supply chain consultant. RTIH: What does recognition as a retail tech […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub May 12, 2022May 12, 2022 3 min read Technology & InnovationAmazonBrick and MortarMetaverseMarketing: SocialTech: CashierlessConsumersTrends: TechDept. FreshWhole FoodsDeliveryStrategyDept. GroceryInternational - UKOperations & Supply ChainLidlAhold DelhaizeTescoTargetTwitterAcquisitionData & InsightsQ CommerceTech: RoboticsExecutivesPartnershipsNFTMerchandisingMarketing: In StorePop UpsCOVID19DivestituresBOPISAlbertsons / SafewayAldiTrends: RetailPepsiCo 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Chilean Retailer Takes Majority Stake In The Fresh Market Chile-based retailer Cenoscud will spend $676 million to acquire a 67 percent stake in The Fresh Market, its first move into the US marketplace. The Fresh Market has 160 stores (100 percent leased) across 22 states, with an average store size of approximately 21,000 square feet. The post Chilean Retailer Takes Majority Stake In The […] MorningNewsBeat May 12, 2022May 12, 2022 < 1 min read Dept. FreshThe Fresh MarketStore FormatBrick and MortarAcquisition 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Charlotte Tilbury and Scibids share results from marketing campaign driven by customisable AI Scibids has implemented its AI as a service solution for a Charlotte Tilbury marketing campaign, leveraging Google Display & Video 360’s custom bidding feature, which, it says, has reduced customer acquisition costs by 29%. Within two months, this has helped increase the conversion rate by 60% and doubled viewable reach within budget limits by optimising […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub May 12, 2022May 12, 2022 2 min read Technology & InnovationData & InsightsAcquisitionStrategyShoppersDept. HBCAI / MLMarketing: Digital MediaPartnershipsSustainabilityTech: AIGoogle 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Checkout.com acquires digital identity startup ubble Checkout.com has announced the acquisition of digital identity startup, ubble, as part of its drive to expand its financial services offering. The deal, slated to close later this year pending… The post Checkout.com acquires digital identity startup ubble appeared first on Latest Retail Technology News From Across The Globe – Charged. ChargedRetail May 12, 2022May 12, 2022 < 1 min read International - UKTechnology & InnovationAcquisitionResults & Investment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Zero-Party Data Playbook for Retail & E-Commerce Are you ready for cookie-less future? Our Playbook helps retail and e-commerce marketers adapt in the wake of new data privacy regulations and thrive with the platforms they rely on. You will learn many ways to deliver personalized brand experiences that drive more engagement and offer genuine value to consumers & how brands like ASICS, […] Gina Montemurro May 11, 2022May 11, 2022 < 1 min read Data & InsightsDrizlyConsumersAcquisitionPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Direct & Personalization 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Today in the Connected Economy: Google Rolls Out New Digital Wallet Today in the connected economy, Google unveils a new digital wallet, as well as new security features for online purchases with the help of Visa. Also, Airbnb updates its website and search functions, while CarGurus rolls out a digital platform that connects car buyers and dealers. Google Unveils New Android Digital Wallet Google has unveiled […] Pymnts.com May 11, 2022May 12, 2022 2 min read GoogleEconomyConsumersAcquisitionShoppersMergersExecutivesStrategyStore LocationPhilanthropyDept. NonfoodMarketing: Direct & Personalization 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Gopuff May See Its Ambitions Go Up In Smoke The Information has a story about how food delivery firm Gopuff, while at one point during the pandemic being valued at $15 billion, is experiencing some growing pains. According to the story, “Last fall, discussions led by the founders about raising up to $1 billion in new funding fizzled after some investors balked at Gopuff’s […] MorningNewsBeat May 11, 2022May 11, 2022 3 min read GopuffDeliveryFood DeliveryQ CommerceAssociatesTechnology & InnovationAcquisitionCOVID19Marketing: BroadcastEconomyResults & InvestmentMeta (Facebook)Marketing: SocialDoorDashGovernmentExecutivesDept. PharmacyDept. GrocerySustainability 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers South American retailer to buy majority stake in The Fresh Market for $676M The deal with current owner Apollo Global Management will let Cencosud acquire 67% of the specialty grocer. Grocery Dive May 11, 2022May 11, 2022 < 1 min read The Fresh MarketDept. FreshAcquisition 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Your Daily QuickWit (5/20): Top Retail News Yesterday's top retail news and most read stories Written by RetailWit May 20, 2022May 20, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Flink, the German instant grocery upstart, snaps up France’s Cajoo for ~$93M, takes fresh Carrefour funding, sources say at $5B valuation Instant grocery startups sprang up and grew like weeds during COVID-19, fueled by consumers opting to practice social distancing and ready to order their food and sundries at the tap of an app, and VCs seeing an gap in the delivery market that had yet to be definitively filled. Now, perhaps inevitably, comes the consolidation. Written by Tech Crunch May 20, 2022May 20, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Battle of the titans: Walmart marketplace shows big gains against Amazon Get a by-the-numbers view of Walmart's remarkable e-commerce growth and seller profitability. Written by Future of Commerce May 20, 2022May 20, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Lowest consumer confidence for nearly 50 years A consumer confidence monitor that has been running since 1974 recorded its lowest-ever score this month. The well-established GfK index was down to -40 for May, meaning consumers are less confident now than at any time for nearly half a century. Joe Staton, client strategy director at GfK, said: “This comes as UK unemployment hits […] Written by Talking Retail May 20, 2022May 20, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Success Does Leave Clues for Food Retailers Giving credit where credit is due. The grocerant niche filled with Ready-2-Eat and Heat-N-Eat fresh prepared food continues to drive top-line sales and bottom-line profits in every channel of retail foodservice. According to Steven Johnson, Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® the recent insights by the NPD group show just have important the […] Written by Grocerant Guru May 20, 2022May 20, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked