Corporate Strategy The Unseen Ethical Considerations in AI Practices: A Guide for the CEO Adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) is only accelerating among global corporate enterprises, thus CEOs and business leaders are positioned at the confluence of innovation and ethics as it relates to implementing AI projects within their businesses. While technical prowess and business potential are usually the focus of conversations around AI, the ethical considerations are sometimes […] TotalRetail April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationAIExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Walmart Suppliers Deliver Greenhouse Gas Reductions 6 Years Early Here’s some positive sustainability news for Earth Month. Walmart introduced Project Gigaton in 2017 with an ambitious goal: reducing, avoiding or sequestering one gigaton — that’s 1 billion metric tons — of greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. The more than 5,900 Walmart suppliers that now participate in the Project Gigaton consortium have delivered on that […] Retail TouchPoints April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 2 min read SustainabilityWalmartPredictions and ForecastsDept. FuelOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: Social MediaTechnology & InnovationDept. NonfoodExecutivesESG and CSR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Retail data brand Reapp adds Waitrose & Partners to list of major UK retailers available on its AI driven platform Reapp has added Waitrose & Partners to the list of major UK retailers available on its AI driven platform, Reapp Insights. This helps brands and retailers understand what products are selling, where and when. Through the use of artificial intelligence, it utilises factors such as temperature and trends to help inform decisions at shelf-edge. The […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 2 min read Technology & InnovationAIData & InsightsInternational - UKPartnershipsBrick and MortarTescoDept. ApparelMarketing: In StoreMerchandisingPredictions and ForecastsResults & InvestmentStrategy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Disney Technology Executive Leaves Company for Personal Reasons Aaron LaBerge will stay on at Disney until June 2024. RetailWire April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationExecutivesPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy CDR, MMR partner with ECRM for special event TUCSON — Chain Drug Review and Mass Market Retailers have partnered with ECRM for Founders’ Innovation Day, an exclusive event designed for D2C and emerging brands to make the most of their potential at food, drug and mass retailers, and from e-commerce. The “day of insight, connection and growth” is being held on June 3 […] MMR April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 2 min read PartnershipsTechnology & InnovationExecutivesDept. HBCDept. Natural / OrganicVendorsOmnichannelMarketing: Social MediaMerchandisingOperations & Supply ChainPredictions and ForecastsResults & InvestmentStart UpsSustainabilityDept. GroceryData & Insights 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Federal court recognizes CRN’s ‘standing’ to sue WASHINGTON — The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the leading trade association for the dietary supplement and functional food industry, announced today that a federal judge in New York State’s age restriction law case ruled that the association has standing to sue on behalf of its members, allowing the case to move forward. A motion for […] MMR April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 2 min read ConsumersLegal & CriminalHealth & WellnessDept. HBCPredictions and ForecastsExecutivesDept. Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy FTC Looks to Block Tapestry’s $8.5 Billion Acquisition of Capri Holdings Saying that Tapestry’s planned purchase of Capri Holdings would eliminate head-to-head competition in the “accessible luxury” handbag market, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has authorized a lawsuit to block the $8.5 billion deal. The acquisition plan, announced in August 2023, would bring together some of the most iconic names in luxury, uniting Tapestry’s Coach, Stuart […] Retail TouchPoints April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 2 min read AcquisitionGovernmentCompetitionConsumersMergersPredictions and ForecastsAssociatesDept. ApparelAlbertsons / SafewayRegional GroceryKrogerMarketing: Social MediaBrick and MortarLegal & CriminalPackagingDivestituresStrategy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Leaders Leap Book Launch: Get Ready To Leap! We have an fantastic episode for you featuring the virtual launch event for Steve’s brand-new book, Leaders Leap, recorded Monday April 22nd. Steve is joined by a panel of extraordinary guests, all of whom are leaders in their respective fields. We have the privilege of hosting best-selling author and friend Seth Godin, an entrepreneur and […] Remarkable Retail Podcast April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 2 min read Technology & InnovationAIInternational - North AmericaPodcastsConsumersMarketing: Social MediaExecutivesDept. GroceryIndustry Conferences and EventsTractor Supply CompanyPredictions and ForecastsCustomer ExperienceTrends: RetailShoppersStrategyKrogerMeta (Facebook)TikTokStreamingConsultingAmazonMarketing: BroadcastInternational - UKBrick and MortarESG and CSRData & InsightsWalmart 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Choosing the Right Funding to Fuel Your Brand’s Growth Growing your business to a household name is the dream of every entrepreneur. However, achieving this level of recognition requires more than just ambition; it demands strategic planning, resource allocation, and often, significant financial investment. Access to capital isn’t always easy to come by, however. In fact, a study by U.S. Bank found that eighty-two […] RangeMe April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 5 min read Results & InvestmentOperations & Supply ChainShoppersDept. NonfoodVendorsDept. FuelStrategyAmazonGoogleWalmartConsumersPartnershipsMarketing: TradeMarketing: Social MediaStore LocationESG and CSRTargetData VisualizationPepsiCo 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Ikea Creates Training Ecosystem to Support AI Literacy for 3,500 Employees Ingka Group, parent company of Ikea Retail, has set ambitious targets for boosting the AI literacy of its organization, including AI training for approximately 3,000 employees and 500 executives. The initiative will include a variety of courses, tailored to the needs of employees at various levels and in different phases of their AI journeys, with […] Retail TouchPoints April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 2 min read Technology & InnovationAIAssociatesPredictions and ForecastsData & InsightsMarketing: Social MediaDept. NonfoodShoppersTargetExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Including Wonder, mmERCH, and Pandion: ten retail technology funding rounds you need to know about RTIH rounds up ten retail systems ventures who have recently secured significant investments in their businesses, including blockchain enabled Web3 fashion startups, customer journey management platforms, and computer vision and AI powered warehouse inventory monitoring solutions. 1. TheyDo Customer journey management platform, TheyDo, has secured an additional $34 million in a Series A+ funding round. […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 7 min read Technology & InnovationAIPartnershipsResults & InvestmentData & InsightsOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: Social MediaRestaurantsPredictions and ForecastsShoppersTwitterSustainabilityStart UpsDept. ApparelInternationalStore LocationDeliveryTech: RoboticsDept. GroceryAssociatesMarketing: In StoreDept. NonfoodExecutivesblockchainAmazonDept. FuelStrategyFood DeliveryCustomer ExperienceInclusivityCryptoGoogleMarketing: Retail MediaMeta (Facebook)UnileverEconomyAutonomous VehiclesConsumersPricing & PromotionsPress ReleaseWalmart 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Rite Aid is closing another 53 stores PHILADELPHIA — Rite Aid this month announced plans to close 53 more stores, adding to the roughly 200 it has shuttered since filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection late last year. Officials with the retail pharmacy chain said decisions about which stores to close are based on factors including business strategy, lease and rent considerations, […] MMR April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 < 1 min read Rite AidBrick and MortarBankruptcyHealth & WellnessDept. PharmacyStrategyShoppersResults & InvestmentDivestituresKraftHeinz 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Moderate growth seen for retail sales this year WASHINGTON — Retail sales this year will increase between 2.5% and 3.5% from 2023 levels, according to the latest forecast from the National Retail Federation (NRF), which foresees sales rising to between $5.23 trillion and $5.28 trillion. “The resiliency of consumers continues to power the American economy, and we are confident there will be moderate […] MMR April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 3 min read ConsumersEconomyPredictions and ForecastsDept. FuelAssociatesCOVID19Dept. GroceryExecutivesData & InsightsSustainabilityHealth & WellnessResults & InvestmentDept. Nonfood 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy JLL Rolls Out Virtual ‘Shopping Bestie’ in 13 Centers JLL Retail Property Management has introduced a new virtual shopper agent named Cindy, designed to make the online experience more relevant and engaging at 13 of its shopping centers across the U.S. In addition to spotlighting the center’s sales and deals, Cindy gives consumers details on the latest fashion trends, acting as their exclusive “shopping […] Retail TouchPoints April 22, 2024April 22, 2024 2 min read Technology & InnovationAIShoppersStrategyMarketing: Social MediaDept. ApparelESG and CSRConsumersDept. BeverageDept. FreshDept. NonfoodInclusivityPartnershipsPredictions and ForecastsExecutivesAgencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Why It’s Time for Brands To Rethink Their Amazon Growth Strategy DSI “We cannot expect Amazon to develop or innovate in our category because that is not necessarily their desire.” — Martin Heubel, Founder of Consulterce As more brands search for ways to boost their profit margins both holistically and on specific retail channels, Amazon is undergoing its own transformation that could make it even harder for brands to be […] Digital Shelf Institute April 22, 2024April 22, 2024 9 min read AmazonStrategyMerchandisingMarketing: Social MediaCompetitionOperations & Supply ChainThick DataPodcastsPartnershipsShoppersMarketing: Retail MediaResults & InvestmentCustomer ExperienceConsumersVendorsData & InsightsDeliveryEconomyESG and CSRExecutivesMarketing: PrintSustainabilityPricing & PromotionsAssociatesMeta (Facebook)Walmart 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Express Files for Bankruptcy, to Close Nearly 100 Stores Longtime mall retailer Express filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Monday, however, a group of investors led by brand management firm WHP Global is looking to save the company by acquiring it. Express, whose portfolio includes its namesake banner, Bonobos and UpWest, said it will close 95 of its eponymous shops and all of […] TotalRetail April 22, 2024April 23, 2024 2 min read BankruptcyData & InsightsBrick and MortarWalmartOperations & Supply ChainOmnichannelTechnology & InnovationStore LocationMarketing: In StoreMarketing: BrandExecutivesStrategyConsumersPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Love.com’s CMO on Tapping Into the Conscious Shopping Trend In episode 449 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews John Agnew, chief marketing officer at Love.com, an online marketplace focused on sustainable, healthy products and charitable giving. Listen in as Agnew provides an overview of the company (0:55), discusses the conscious shopping trend (1:40), the consumer behaviors Love.com is trying to tap into […] TotalRetail April 22, 2024April 23, 2024 < 1 min read Trends: ShoppingExecutivesStrategyAcquisitionSustainabilityShoppersPodcastsPhilanthropyMarketing: Social MediaDept. ApparelConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Wrangler, M&S, Anthropologie and More Mark Earth Day with New Sustainability Initiatives Brands have been touting their green credentials and launching new initiatives all month in the leadup to Earth Day, and those efforts have peaked now that that April 22 has arrived. Among the brands that saved their announcements for the day itself are Kering, Marks & Spencer, Wrangler, Asics and Anthropologie, all of which showcased […] Retail TouchPoints April 22, 2024April 22, 2024 6 min read SustainabilityConsumersDept. ApparelPartnershipsPackagingInternational - UKPhilanthropyShoppersHoliday & EventsPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Social MediaHealth & WellnessTechnology & InnovationDept. BeverageInternationalExecutivesReturnsMarketing: In StoreOperations & Supply ChainBrick and MortarRecommerceDeliveryThick DataWalmartESG and CSRDept. NonfoodDept. Natural / OrganicData & InsightsAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy JetBlue’s Ex-CEO Robin Hayes Takes the Helm at Airbus Americas Robin Hayes, the former CEO of JetBlue, is set to lead Airbus Americas. He steps into the role vacated by Jeff Knittel, who recently retired. Hayes served as JetBlue’s CEO for nine years before resigning on February 12. RetailWire April 22, 2024April 22, 2024 < 1 min read Executives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Peaks and valleys: Ad spending trends around the world Where should I advertise and when? This is probably one of the most frustrating questions in the marketing book. Today as always, every company must carefully study its markets, decide where to allocate its media budget, and measure the performance of its campaigns. But the time window to do those things has compressed considerably. Consumers […] Nielsen April 22, 2024April 22, 2024 3 min read Data & InsightsConsumersBig DataHoliday & EventsInsight ProvidersStrategyCompetitionDept. NonfoodResults & InvestmentConsultingStreamingGoogleInternational - North AmericaPartnershipsPredictions and ForecastsEconomyAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Accelerate Retail Success in 2024 with These Four Pillars Retailers must be smart, proactive, and decisive about their strategic planning, tech investments, and integration processes. That’s not always easy, but there’s a lot of guidance in the form of best practices, industry experts, and partnerships that can help retailers thrive in the current market. To dig deeper into these resources, RETHINK Retail recently held […] Rethink Retail April 22, 2024April 24, 2024 5 min read Technology & InnovationAIData & InsightsAssociatesPredictions and ForecastsShoppersConsultingPartnershipsPodcastsDept. NonfoodMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationStrategyBig DataOmnichannelMarketing: Social MediaLegal & CriminalDept. FreshCompetitionOperations & Supply ChainDept. PerimeterConsumersESG and CSRInsight ProvidersMarketing: In StoreMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionProcter & Gamble 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Walmart adding 22 health clinics BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart said it will open 22 Walmart Health clinics this year, including 18 in Texas. With the additions, Walmart will operate more than 70 physician-staffed health clinics in five states by year’s end. The company plans to introduce the clinics to a sixth market, Arizona, in 2025. “Walmart Health remains focused on […] MMR April 22, 2024April 22, 2024 3 min read Health & WellnessWalmartDept. HBCCOVID19ExecutivesDept. BeverageMarketing: In StoreDeliveryDept. PharmacyStore LocationPredictions and ForecastsInclusivityMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Ahold Delhaize Taps Lyda as Chief Legal Officer SALISBURY, N.C. — Ahold Delhaize USA, the parent company of the grocery brands Food Lion, Giant Food, GIANT Co., Hannaford and Stop & Shop, has named Kim Lyda Chief Legal Officer. In this role, Lyda and her team will work closely Ahold Delhaize’s brands to provide legal counsel, as well as other services such as […] MMR April 22, 2024April 22, 2024 2 min read Ahold DelhaizeLegal & CriminalDept. NonfoodDept. GroceryRegional GroceryExecutivesGovernmentPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy After 25 Years, a Rebrand is Just the Beginning for Edible Twenty-five years ago, Tariq Farid saw some fruit displayed in a unique way at an event. He turned the idea into a business — and Edible Arrangements into a household name. But his daughter, Somia Farid Silber, who’s now the company’s President, isn’t coasting on the company’s past success — she’s too busy thinking about […] Retail TouchPoints April 22, 2024April 22, 2024 8 min read Dept. GroceryData & InsightsPredictions and ForecastsDept. FreshBrick and MortarShoppersConsumersMarketing: BrandTechnology & InnovationDeliveryDept. BeverageCannabisStore LocationMarketing: Social MediaLegal & CriminalOperations & Supply ChainCustomer ExperienceHealth & WellnessDept. HBCPartnershipsDoorDashHoliday & EventsMerchandisingPepsiCoStart UpsPop UpsResults & InvestmentStore FormatStrategyTargetDept. NonfoodFood DeliveryCOVID19Ubereats 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Does Wienerschnitzel Have a Second Chance at Success? Hot Dogs are hot and Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® wondered out loud if Wienerschnitzel the iconic hot dog retailer could compete with the ilk of Portillo’s or in fact they even had second chance at success? There is no doubt that Wienerschnitzel, the world’s largest hot dog chain, […] Grocerant Guru April 22, 2024April 22, 2024 3 min read Marketing: Social MediaData & InsightsDept. GroceryTikTokDept. PetTwitterMeta (Facebook)Dept. FreshPredictions and ForecastsESG and CSRStore LocationStrategyDept. DairyConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Inside the World’s Most Innovative Retail Stores As Head of Trends for Insider Trends, Jack Stratten has toured some of the world’s newest, and most innovative, retail stores. Through these tours, he has been able to uncover how consumer behaviors have shaped storytelling techniques, technology integration and more. During the NRF Big Show, Jack sat down with host Alicia Esposito to discuss […] Retail Remix Podcast April 22, 2024April 22, 2024 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationPodcastsBrick and MortarTrends: RetailIndustry Conferences and EventsPredictions and ForecastsConsumersExecutivesShoppers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Marketing Seat at the Table “A sign of success by any marketer is if they get sponsorship around the boardroom table.” I like this observation from Abigail Comber, former CMO at Debenhams. It’s a reminder of how much of the marketing role is an inside job — the ability of marketers to influence the rest of the organization. MarketingWeek reported […] Tom Fishburne April 21, 2024April 21, 2024 3 min read Fun & HumorExecutivesSponsoredConsultingShoppersStrategyPredictions and ForecastsPartnershipsData & InsightsAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy TikTok Shop customers skew young, but not just Gen Z Download full TikTok Shop report Access chart in Dash. TikTok Shop could be part of brands’ strategy to get younger shoppers spending on apparel and accessories, a spending segment in which they lag other cohorts. Gen Z adults between 18 to 24 are 3.2x as likely to spend at TikTok Shop than the average shopper, eclipsing […] Earnest Research April 21, 2024April 21, 2024 < 1 min read Marketing: Social MediaTikTokData & InsightsConsumersShoppersData VisualizationStrategyPredictions and ForecastsDept. ApparelHealth & Wellness 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Reimagining Retail Loyalty Programs for the Future In the fiercely competitive retail landscape, loyalty programs stand as a pivotal point of differentiation. The 2024 outlook underscores a strategic pivot toward crafting loyalty programs that not only incentivize but also personalize the shopping experience, drawing on trust and engagement as key drivers. Incorporating the latest feedback from Wiser customers, we delve deeper into […] Wiser Retail Strategies April 21, 2024April 21, 2024 2 min read Marketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionShoppersPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: TradeMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationConsumersData & InsightsPricing & PromotionsPartnershipsTrends: RetailDeliveryMarketing: BrandOwned Brands (Private Label)Results & InvestmentStrategyTrends: Shopping 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy How and Where Consumers Buy Fast Meals is Evolving It’s at the intersection of yesterday fast-food restaurant and playground and time starved consumers that today’s consumers is opting for fresh food fast and simple according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. The drive-thru has been a fast-food staple for decades, but the way we get our burgers and […] Grocerant Guru April 21, 2024April 21, 2024 3 min read Dept. GroceryConsumersData & InsightsTechnology & InnovationMarketing: Social MediaDept. FreshRestaurantsDeliveryMarketing: BrandSustainabilityPredictions and ForecastsFood DeliveryESG and CSRTwitterDept. DairyConsultingMeta (Facebook)Dept. PerimeterDept. RefrigeratedEconomyDept. BeverageCOVID19Dept. FrozenHealth & WellnessPartnershipsPricing & PromotionsStrategyTrends: Food and BeverageUnilever 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Target’s April 2024 Circle Sale was its largest by sales lift Track General Merchandise spending free Access chart in Dash. Target’s April Circle Sale generated 7% more sales than the weekly average in the previous 4 weeks according to Earnest credit card data. This represents a 2 point acceleration in the Circle Sale’s contribution to Target’s topline compared to Target’s October sale. Target Circle is a […] Written by Earnest Research April 25, 2024April 25, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy TikTok Shop customers spend more at lower ticket apparel retailers Download full TikTok Shop report Access TikTok and Panel data in Dash. TikTok Shop customers spent 26% of their apparel wallet on Off-Price Department Stores and 11% on Fast Fashion in the 12-months ended February 2024, compared to 24% and 7% for the average shopper. Conversely, TikTok Shop users spent less than their peers at […] Written by Earnest Research April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Where Does One U.S. Tax Dollar Go? See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Where Does One U.S. Tax Dollar Go? This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on Apple or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Come tax season, a common refrain is: “what do my taxes even […] Written by Visual Capitalist April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy AI boosts innovation in ingredient selection, formulation AI could minimize the traditional trial-and-error approach in product development. Written by Supermarket Perimeter April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Google Won’t Pull Cookies In 2024 Google announces it’s delaying its self-imposed deadline to deprecate third-party cookies on Chrome for the third time. The post Google Won’t Pull Cookies In 2024 appeared first on AdExchanger. Written by AdExchanger April 23, 2024April 24, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked