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Patagonia Joins Sustainable Packaging Initiative, Seeks Non-Tree-Based Solutions

Patagonia has joined the Pack4Good sustainability initiative from Canopy as it seeks next-generation packaging solutions that are made from non-tree sources such as agricultural waste and non-forest alternative fibers. The retailer already uses 100% recycled content for its packaging and catalogs but is seeking solutions that significantly reduce reliance on primary forest resources. Zara parent […]
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Family Dollar Selects AI-Powered Solution to Enhance Category Management

Family Dollar will use solutions from Dunnhumby to make merchandising and category management more customer-centric across its store network. Dunnhumby will use customer data science as well as consumer-led insights and collaboration to help Family Dollar make merchandising decisions that drive greater engagement with the retailer’s 66 million shoppers. The Family Dollar platform will be […]
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Elevating the Bodega Experience

Bodegas are a fixture in local communities and large cities alike. Rachel Krupa has her own fond memories of local corner stores, which is why she’s leveraging her deep CPG experience to reimagine and elevate the experience.  During this episode of Retail Remix, Rachel provides insight into why she founded The Goods Mart, and how […]
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Deloitte Study: Seven Out of Ten Organizations Embrace Marketing Technologies, Including Gen AI

CMO Survey Results Share Tweet Share Email The post Deloitte Study: Seven Out of Ten Organizations Embrace Marketing Technologies, Including Gen AI appeared first on The CMO Survey.
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Why Accurate Retail Media Measurement Is Now Non-Negotiable | DSI

“If manufacturers don’t have that shopping list of what it is that they want in return for their investment, they’re effectively giving money [away for] free.” — Gregor Murray, Vice President of Strategy, Digital Commerce Global The retail media business is booming, with ad spend in the category expected to grow to nearly $130 billion […]
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Rethinking Work.

This post provides an update and a request before we return to regular posts next week. The Update For the past 18 months I have been working on my second book which after having been edited, fact checked, proof read and indexed by a team at HarperCollins is ready to go into production in Hardcover, […]
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Legacy Grocery Store Market Share Capitulation a Continuing Trend

  It’s clear that legacy grocery stores, once the dominant force in food retail, are now navigating a challenging landscape marked by significant market share capitulation according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. This shift has been driven by three prominent trends: the encroachment of dollar stores, drug stores, and […]
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Inflation and Private Label with NielsenIQ’s Steve Zurek

The CPGGUYS are joined in this episode by Steve Zurek, VP of thought leadership at NielsenIQ. Sri and Steve have a debate and dialogue on private label leadership, the current inflationary trends and the display pressure of the store environment and a reality check on what’s really true at retail vs sensationalizing the outcomes.Find Steve […]
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Foodservice Retail Discontinuity Continues Driven by Gen Z and Millennial Adoption

  Notice was first given in 1991 when Foodservice Solutions®, Grocerant Guru® Steven Johnson, warned foodservice industry professionals about the shifting consumer mindset at COEX. Then, in 1996, Johnson coined the term “grocerants” in an Op-Ed article published in both FoodService Director and Nation’s Restaurant News. Fast forward to today, and the foodservice industry is […]
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Three Areas to Watch: The Inflation Reduction Act and Prescription Pricing

Today’s guest post comes from H. John Beardsley, Senior Vice President of Corporate Strategy at CoverMyMeds John discusses how the new maximum fair prices (MFPs) published by the Centers for Medicaid & Medicare Services (CMS) will affect medication affordability, formulary negotiations, evidence-based strategies, and other aspects of the market. To learn more, register for CoverMyMeds’ […]
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The Growing Pet Wellness Market: Trends and Opportunities for Retailers

By Matt Simon, Executive Director, Retail  Ask any pet parent and they’ll likely agree: The saying “you’re only as happy as your saddest child” doesn’t just apply to the parents of humans. Our Shopper Insights Survey found 86% of respondents in households with a dog or a cat said their pets contribute to their overall […]
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The cloud hosting dilemma: navigating the options for your business

Deciding on cloud hosting for your business can feel like venturing into a labyrinth of technical jargon and endless options. With promises of scalability, cost-efficiency, and security, the cloud offers undeniable benefits, but how do you choose the right path for your business? The truth is, cloud hosting isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution. Different businesses have […]
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Labor Day Recap

We hope everyone had a fantastic Labor Day Weekend! In this edition, we’ll analyze the performance of the furniture and mattress industries during this holiday week compared to last year.  Analyzing the data from Labor Day weekends in 2023 and 2024 provides valuable insights into how these sectors performed over the holiday, highlighting significant changes […]
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From Reactive to Proactive: Predictive Analytics in Retail

Predictive analytics is revolutionizing the retail industry by shifting the business approach from reactive to proactive. Utilizing historical data, predictive models forecast future trends, customer behaviors, and potential market changes, allowing retailers to anticipate and prepare rather than simply react. Understanding Predictive Analytics Predictive analytics involves using data, statistical algorithms, and machine learning techniques to […]
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Marketers Need Authority To Build Profitable Brands

Strong brands produce significant, sustainable value for the firm. There is no real debate about this fact. The value of a brand can also be readily measured: it is the price premium the brand commands relative to a comparable unbranded product. And, unlike other easily imitated product or service differences, like quality and price, a […]
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Is Your Vision Guiding Or Misguiding Your Strategy?

Here’s one of the most popular and least effective management methods: a strategy template that starts with a company’s Vision and Mission and cascades down to Strategies and Objectives. This strategy template has many problems, such as not mentioning customers’ priorities or your competitive strengths (these should be foundational!). It often produces vague, generic results […]
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How to Get My Invention Developed in The U.S.

In 2024, product development is still going strong. If you’re an aspiring inventor with a great idea that could change the world, you might wonder how to make it a reality. So, how do you bring an invention to life? This article will guide you through the process of developing your idea. It will start […]
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Reimagining Store Operations: Unifying the Associate Experience

In the last few years, retail stores have transformed from delivering basic sales functions into much more. They’re now customer engagement hubs, micro-fulfillment centers, omnichannel service centers and much more. As the lines between channels continue to blur, the variety, volume and velocity of store associate tasks has exploded. Recent research with retail executives — […]
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When Food Marketing Partnerships Go Wrong: 7 Key Mistakes and 7 Ways to Prevent Them

  Consumers are dynamic not static according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® thus, partnerships between brands and other entities, such as sports teams or entertainment franchises, can be a powerful way to boost visibility, connect with consumers, and drive sales. However, when these partnerships go wrong, the fallout can […]
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Retailers’ Secret Weapon for Holiday Success: Server-Side Tagging

E-commerce holiday spending reached an impressive peak of $1.17 trillion in 2023, up 3 percent from 2022. If this trend continues — as many analysts expect — then retailers are in for a challenging but lucrative 2024 season. Retailers’ obstacle (or their opportunity) will be to capitalize on increased consumer spending while heeding shifting consumer […]
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Walmart Tops List of Leading US Retailers By 2023 Sales

Walmart leads Forrester’s 2023 US retailer ranking, with Amazon in second. The top 10, representing 38% of total retail sales, remain unchanged from 2022. Walmart has once again secured the top position in Forrester’s annual ranking of the 67 largest US retailers (ranked by 2023 US net retail sales), with Amazon following closely in second […]
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