Corporate Strategy A Playbook for Selling on Social Media and Conquering TikTok DSI With more than 1 billion users worldwide, according to the Business of Apps, TikTok has become one of the most popular social media platforms globally. Now, it’s laying the groundwork to become one of the largest social commerce platforms, too. TikTok continues to invest in its shopping capabilities, with the launch of TikTok Shop and other […] Digital Shelf Institute April 29, 2024April 29, 2024 7 min read Marketing: Social MediaTikTokESG and CSRMerchandisingConsumersAldiRegional Grocerysocial commerceGoogleStrategyPodcastsAmazonPredictions and ForecastsData & InsightsHealth & WellnessDept. Natural / OrganicResults & InvestmentColgate-PalmoliveAssociatesExecutivesSustainabilityMarketing: BrandMarketing: TradeMarketing: UGCOperations & Supply ChainOwned Brands (Private Label)PartnershipsDept. GroceryAcquisition 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy D.C. Harris Teeter stores implement new shoplifting strategy Kroger-owned grocer isn’t the first in the nation’s capital to impose restrictions Supermarket News April 29, 2024April 29, 2024 < 1 min read KrogerStrategyLegal & CriminalBrick and MortarResults & Investment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Walmart becomes first brand in Roblox to enable physical purchases as it goes live with groundbreaking pilot Walmart is now able to sell physical goods directly to users inside Roblox. From today, Walmart Discovered users will be able to have real-life items shipped directly to their doorsteps. They will be greeted with a new storefront showcasing virtual twins of select items sold at physical Walmart stores. The feature will be gated specifically […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub April 29, 2024May 1, 2024 2 min read WalmartGamingTechnology & InnovationMarketing: Social MediaTwitterPredictions and ForecastsEconomyPartnershipsConsumersExecutivesDept. Toys & GamesDept. NonfoodDept. ApparelBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy How AI Has Been on the Front Line Against Retail Fraud Over the last few years, there has been great momentum in the discussion about the current and potential impact of generative artificial intelligence (AI). Much like streaming providers during the pandemic or shovel salesmen during the gold rush, companies that supply the power behind AI applications have seen their valuations skyrocket. However, in the finance […] TotalRetail April 29, 2024April 29, 2024 3 min read AITechnology & InnovationLegal & CriminalData & InsightsChatGPTShoppersDept. NonfoodCustomer ExperienceStreamingResults & InvestmentExecutivesOperations & Supply ChainPredictions and ForecastsDeliveryMarketing: Digital MediaGoogleDept. PerimeterCOVID19Dept. Fresh 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy 3 Reasons Papa Murphy’s Taco Grande Pizza Limited Time Offer Works Well for Cinco de Mayo There are several reasons restaurants and Papa Murphy’s celebrate Cinco de Mayo, according to steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® Papa Murphy’s is one of the best restaurant chains with specials that are relevant, timed, customer focused. Here is some of what Papa Murphy’s understands when it come to limited […] Grocerant Guru April 29, 2024April 29, 2024 3 min read RestaurantsHoliday & EventsData & InsightsInternational - North AmericaDept. GroceryShoppersConsumersMarketing: Social MediaPredictions and ForecastsPricing & PromotionsStrategyDept. FreshDept. DairyDept. BeverageMarketing: TradeTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Innovation, engagement soar at NACDS Annual Meeting PALM BEACH, Fla. – Sunday’s Business Program at the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Annual Meeting reflected NACDS’ commitment to innovation amid exponential change, through the strength of highly engaged retailer and supplier members and through effective and vibrant association leadership. Steven Anderson NACDS chair Mike Wysong, CEO of Care Pharmacies, and NACDS pPresident […] MMR April 28, 2024April 28, 2024 4 min read Technology & InnovationAIHealth & WellnessPredictions and ForecastsCOVID19Marketing: Social MediaExecutivesDept. PharmacyShoppersStrategyPartnershipsInclusivityBrick and MortarDept. GroceryESG and CSREconomyDept. NonfoodDept. FuelData & InsightsTrends: Retail 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy 16 years later, the present — not future — of martech is here, but unevenly distributed The CMO Survey, a bi-yearly study of trends and perspectives from CMOs run by Duke University, Deloitte, and the AMA, has been one of the keystone research projects in the marketing industry for over a decade. It’s very well run, and I eagerly look forward to reading it every time it’s published. I was particularly […] chiefmartec April 28, 2024April 28, 2024 4 min read Technology & InnovationPredictions and ForecastsExecutivesVendorsAIThick DataStrategyShoppersAssociatesPartnershipsOperations & Supply ChainMetaverseMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationUnileverDept. NonfoodConsulting 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Best Buy Partners with Content-Rich CNET to Share Ads and Expertise Best Buy and media site CNET will work together to provide shoppers with experts’ picks and product reviews throughout their purchasing journey. The retailer and tech publisher’s new partnership also will allow advertisers to share ad spaces across both ecosystems, allowing them to see the impact of their campaigns through a full-funnel, closed-loop media solution. […] Retail TouchPoints April 28, 2024April 28, 2024 2 min read PartnershipsConsumersBest BuyTechnology & InnovationData & InsightsShoppersMarketing: Social MediaExecutivesMarketing: Retail MediaMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationBrick and MortarMarketing: UGCPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: In StoreThick Data 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Toys ‘R’ Us to Add 30 New UK Shop-in-Shops via Expanded Partnership with WHSmith A little less than one year after Toys ‘R’ Us made its return to the world of UK brick-and-mortar via nine shop-in-shops in WHSmith stores, TRU parent company WHP Global has announced plans to expand the partnership and add 30 new locations by this summer. Image courtesy WHP Global WHSmith’s High Street stores will now […] Retail TouchPoints April 27, 2024April 27, 2024 3 min read PartnershipsDept. NonfoodDept. Toys & GamesInternational - UKBrick and MortarFlagship StoresHoliday & EventsPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Social MediaBankruptcyInternationalMergersStrategyDept. ApparelKohlsMarketing: BrandResults & InvestmentAcquisition 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Furniture Retailer Moves to 100% Employee Ownership Model Room & Board has transitioned to a 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), giving its 1,100 employees a financial stake in the Minneapolis-based company that generates annual sales exceeding $500 million. The retailer also has received B-Corp certification, amplifying its investment in both its employees and environmental stewardship. “At Room & Board our staff members […] Retail TouchPoints April 27, 2024April 27, 2024 < 1 min read AssociatesResults & InvestmentExecutivesSustainabilityMarketing: Social MediaPredictions and ForecastsPartnershipsESG and CSR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Five Shipping Tips To Benefit Your Ecommerce SMB Strategy The growing ecommerce landscape represents an incredible opportunity for SMBs, allowing them to expand their reach into new geographies and connect with customers worldwide. That said, ecommerce growth does come with challenges to overcome. One of the most significant issues of all is figuring out how you’re going to manage the complexities of shipping, both […] Retail Minded April 26, 2024April 26, 2024 5 min read Operations & Supply ChainDeliveryTechnology & InnovationStrategyShoppersAIPartnershipsInternationalCustomer ExperiencePredictions and ForecastsDept. NonfoodPackagingConsumersSustainabilityGoogleData & InsightsPricing & PromotionsDept. FuelMarketing: TradeMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: In Store 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Are LLMs About To Hit A Wall? Each new generation of large language model consumes a staggering amount of resources. Meta, for instance, trained its new Llama 3 models with about 10 times more data and 100 times more compute than Llama 2. Amid a chip shortage, it used two 24,000 GPU clusters, with each chip running around the price of a […] Bigtechnology April 26, 2024April 26, 2024 5 min read Technology & InnovationAIData & InsightsAmazonDept. GroceryPredictions and ForecastsMeta (Facebook)PodcastsBigTechSustainabilityExecutivesResults & InvestmentGoogleMarketing: Social MediaGovernmentTikTokMarketing: BroadcastAssociatesStreamingCryptoChatGPTDept. FreshStrategyDept. NonfoodDept. PerimeterDept. Toys & GamesDept. Fuel 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy The Estée Lauder Companies and Microsoft look to reimagine the beauty industry with generative AI tools The Estée Lauder Companies and Microsoft Corp. have announced the creation of an AI Innovation Lab as an expansion of their global strategic relationship. Leveraging generative AI capabilities in Microsoft’s Azure OpenAI Service, the companies will work together to develop solutions for ELC’s more than 20 prestige beauty brands with the aim of creating closer […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub April 26, 2024April 26, 2024 2 min read Technology & InnovationAIData & InsightsConsumersDept. HBCDept. NonfoodPartnershipsInternational - UKChatGPTExecutivesInclusivityMarketing: VoicePredictions and ForecastsShoppers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Rebag, Newegg Join Growing List of Retailers Launching Membership Programs Membership programs are quickly becoming 2024’s hottest accessory, whether you’re a luxury resale platform or an electronics ecommerce site. Online marketplaces Rebag and Newegg have joined the growing roster of retailers launching membership programs. This year alone, the list of retailers that have launched or beefed up their loyalty and membership programs includes Albertsons, Carter’s, PetSmart, Target, Sunglass […] Retail TouchPoints April 26, 2024April 26, 2024 2 min read RecommerceMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionShoppersPredictions and ForecastsReturnsRegional GroceryAlbertsons / SafewayPricing & PromotionsLowesCVSTargetMarketing: TradeMarketing: Social MediaOperations & Supply ChainDept. NonfoodDeliveryBrick and MortarMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationExecutivesResults & InvestmentDept. HBCDept. Consumer ElectronicsConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy TelevisaUnivision to Debut Shoppable TV Experience at Latin American Music Awards Spanish-language media and content company TelevisaUnivision has partnered with Shopsense AI to make some of its programming, on both linear and streaming platforms, shoppable. Using onscreen QR codes and dedicated URLs, the Shopsense technology makes onscreen content shoppable via mobile devices by directing viewers to a show-specific digital store. The partnership will kick off […] Retail TouchPoints April 25, 2024April 25, 2024 2 min read Technology & InnovationAIPartnershipsMarketing: BroadcastIndustry Conferences and EventsMarketing: Retail MediaStreamingMarketing: Digital MediaMarketing: Social MediaConsumersAmazonMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionPredictions and ForecastsInternational - North AmericaExecutivesWalmart 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Store workforce scheduling firm Orquest named winner of Retail Technology Show 2024 Innovation Awards Artificial intelligence driven in-store workforce scheduling solution, Orquest, has been announced as the winner of the 2024 Innovation Awards by Retail Technology Show 2024, which is taking place at London Olympia this week. Announced at the BIG Retail Party at the end of day one, Orquest was chosen from a shortlist of ten companies also […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub April 25, 2024April 25, 2024 2 min read Technology & InnovationAIPredictions and ForecastsAssociatesMarketing: Social MediaTwitterShoppersInternational - UKMarketing: In StoreCompetitionCustomer ExperienceSustainabilityStrategyOperations & Supply ChainHealth & WellnessExecutivesTrends: RetailEconomy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Nurturing future leaders: Celebrating the graduates of Nielsen’s Diverse Leadership Network program Nielsen’s 2024 Diverse Leadership Network graduates strike the #inspireinclusion pose for International Women’s Day Nielsen is focused on creating a better media future for all people, and that starts inside our own company, with our people. One of our leadership development programs is the Diverse Leadership Network (DLN). Through the DLN, we are investing in […] Nielsen April 25, 2024April 25, 2024 2 min read Insight ProvidersBig DataPredictions and ForecastsInclusivityInternationalExecutivesAssociatesSustainabilityTrends: MarketingData & InsightsDept. Fresh 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy 2024 Annual Marketing Report 2024 Annual Marketing Report Maximizing ROI in a fragmented world Discover how global marketers are allocating budgets, measuring success and what these trends mean for your own impact planning. Download the report 2024 Annual Marketing Report Maximizing ROI in a fragmented world Discover how global marketers are allocating budgets, measuring success and what these trends […] Nielsen April 25, 2024April 25, 2024 2 min read Marketing: Social MediaPredictions and ForecastsInsight ProvidersBig DataDanoneData & InsightsMarketing: Retail MediaReturnsTechnology & InnovationStrategyThick DataDept. NonfoodStreamingOperations & Supply ChainTargetESG and CSREconomyConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Video Forum: Kevin Host, Walmart Kevin Host, senior vice president of pharmacy at Walmart and incoming NACDS chairman, talks about the state of the association and the industry it represents. Host discusses his priorities at NACDS, including DIR reform and expanded scope of practice for pharmacists, as well as efforts to foster innovation and build synergies between pharmacy and the […] MMR April 25, 2024April 25, 2024 < 1 min read WalmartDept. PharmacyExecutivesTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Swipe fee costs average household more than $1,100 WASHINGTON – Soaring credit and debit card swipe fees cost the average U.S. household more than $1,100 last year, the Merchants Payments Coalition said. “American families should not get bilked for more than $1,100 each year on swipe fees,” MPC Executive Committee member and National Retail Federation Senior Director of Government Relations Dylan Jeon said. […] MMR April 25, 2024April 25, 2024 2 min read Dept. NonfoodGovernmentResults & InvestmentConsumersCompetitionLegal & CriminalExecutivesCOVID19Associates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Mother’s Day spending expected to hit $33.5 billion WASHINGTON – Mother’s Day spending is expected to reach $33.5 billion this year, according to the annual consumer survey by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. The figure is the second highest in the history of the survey, following last year’s record $35.7 billion. “Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate the […] MMR April 25, 2024April 25, 2024 2 min read ConsumersDept. NonfoodHoliday & EventsThick DataExecutivesData & InsightsBrick and MortarShoppersStrategy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy FMI taps Julie Savoie to lead workforce initiatives ARLINGTON, VA – FMI – The Food Industry Association, has tapped Julie Savoie to lead the association’s strategic direction for, and implementation of, member workplace and workforce initiatives. She will also help oversee the FMI sustainability agenda. Julie Savoie “Workforce capabilities are one of FMI’s Imperative Issues and have become particularly urgent in recent years,” […] MMR April 25, 2024April 25, 2024 2 min read SustainabilityAssociatesPredictions and ForecastsUnileverMarketing: Social MediaExecutivesDept. NonfoodDept. GroceryData & InsightsConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Influencers Significantly Drive Purchasing Decisions: Research In addition to a rising trust in influencers, the new report from Sprout Social shows nearly half of consumers make a purchase at least once a month because of influencers Influencers have cemented themselves as key components of modern marketing strategies, and new research reveals the significant power they have in directly shaping consumer purchasing […] Martechcube April 25, 2024April 29, 2024 3 min read ConsumersMarketing: Social MediaTechnology & InnovationAIESG and CSRPartnershipsShoppersMeta (Facebook)Predictions and ForecastsGamingEconomyMarketing: UGCMarketing: BroadcastDept. BeverageHealth & WellnessDept. GroceryExecutivesDept. HBCTikTok 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Walgreens Boots Alliance Declares Quarterly Dividend DEERFIELD, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA) today announced that its board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of 25 cents per share, unchanged from the previous quarter. The dividend is payable on June 12, 2024, to stockholders of record as of May 21, 2024. Walgreens Boots Alliance and its predecessor company, Walgreen […] BusinessWire - Retail April 25, 2024April 29, 2024 < 1 min read WalgreensResults & InvestmentPredictions and ForecastsExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy The Backroom: With more closures ahead, what’s next for Macy’s? Under a new CEO, the iconic department store is fielding a $6.6 billion takeover offer, shuttering another 150 stores and fighting to stay relevant. RetailDive April 25, 2024April 25, 2024 < 1 min read ExecutivesBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Lovesac pares back inventory costs as it simplifies operations Costs associated with inbound freight and warehousing costs dropped as the furniture company rolled out planning capabilities and simplified operations. RetailDive April 25, 2024April 25, 2024 < 1 min read Operations & Supply ChainStrategy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy 2024 Digital Video Ad Spend & Strategy Report The IAB 2024 Digital Video Ad Spend & Strategy Report Part One: Market Size & Growth Projections provides a lens into the trends within the TV/digital video market and offers guidance for buyers and sellers on how to position and differentiate their strategies based on the market opportunity. And for the first time ever, this […] IAB April 25, 2024April 29, 2024 < 1 min read StreamingPredictions and ForecastsStrategyMarketing: BroadcastData & InsightsThick DataPricing & Promotions 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Retailer’s Holiday Strategy: Leveraging Christmas Saving Clubs Retailers are increasingly recognising the importance of strategic planning for holiday shopping, with Christmas saving clubs being a notable element of this approach. These clubs, which have been a fixture for generations, allow consumers to set aside funds throughout the year specifically for their festive expenditures. By incorporating the mechanism of Park Christmas Savings, retailers […] Modern Retail April 25, 2024April 25, 2024 < 1 min read Holiday & EventsStrategyInternational - UKConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Retail Technology Show 2024: artificial intelligence impacting retail and society says Google executive “Technology is at the heart of societal and business transformation,” said Dex Hunter-Torricke, Head of Global Comms and Marketing at Google’s DeepMind specialist AI unit, as he shared some use cases with the conference audience at Retail Technology Show (RTS) 2024 today. The former Facebook and SpaceX executive is a vastly experienced specialist who shared […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 2 min read Technology & InnovationAIPredictions and ForecastsData & InsightsGoogleExecutivesShoppersMeta (Facebook)Marketing: Social MediaHome DepotBest BuyOperations & Supply Chain 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Cantaloupe report: cashless, touchless payments surging MALVERN, Pa. – Cantaloupe Inc., a leading provider of end-to-end technology solutions for self-service commerce, has released its highly anticipated Cantaloupe 2024 Micropayment Trends Report. The report analyzes payment transaction data from a sample of more than 600,000 (out of 1.2 million) Cantaloupe card readers on food & beverage vending and amusement/gaming machines, as well as […] MMR April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 3 min read Dept. FreshData & InsightsTechnology & InnovationConsumersDept. BeverageAIPredictions and ForecastsGamingDept. GroceryExecutivesCOVID19Trends: Consumer 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Kroger Delivers its First-Party Data to the Yahoo DSP Yahoo Advertising and Kroger Precision Marketing (KPM) — the retail media business of Kroger, powered by 84.51° — are teaming up to bring Kroger’s first-party, purchase-based audiences to the Yahoo Demand-Side Platform (DSP). Yahoo DSP advertisers can now activate KPM’s audiences to reach targeted consumers with their advertising and measure campaign results. While off-site advertising […] Written by Retail TouchPoints May 2, 2024May 2, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Amazon services outpace retail growth in Q1 The e-commerce giant’s third-party services, advertising, subscriptions and cloud unit generated double-digit revenue increases in the period. Written by RetailDive May 1, 2024May 2, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Amazon tops expectations for revenue, earnings SEATTLE – Amazon posted better-than-expected revenue and earnings in the quarter ended March 31. Net sales increased 13% from a year earlier to $143.3 billion. The company reported first-quarter net income of $10.4 billion, or 98 cents a diluted share, compared to $3.2 billion a year earlier. Amazon’s operating income surged to $15.3 billion, up […] Written by MMR May 1, 2024May 2, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy 5 things top news: Kroger tries to strengthen merger deal The most impactful news in the grocery industry for the week ending April 26 Written by Supermarket News April 30, 2024April 30, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Walmart to close all 51 health centers BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart today said it has made the “difficult decision” to close its Walmart Health and Walmart Virtual Care clinics, citing a lack of profitability. “The decision to close all 51 health centers across five states and shut down the virtual care offering was not easy. We understand this change affects lives – […] Written by MMR April 30, 2024May 1, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked