Corporate Finance 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 […] Digital Shelf Institute September 9, 2024September 9, 2024 10 min read Marketing: Retail MediaData & InsightsResults & InvestmentShoppersStrategyMerchandisingPredictions and ForecastsPodcastsPartnershipsTechnology & InnovationPricing & PromotionsMarketing: TradeAmazonMarketing: Social MediaCompetitionMarketing: ShopperMarketing: In StoreMarketing: Digital MediaSponsoredSustainability 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Finance 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, […] Rishad Tobaccowala September 8, 2024September 8, 2024 4 min read Technology & InnovationAIAmazonData & InsightsGeneral BusinessWalmartAssociatesBrick and MortarMetaverseMerchandisingTrends: TechPredictions and ForecastsDept. NonfoodResults & InvestmentDeliveryExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Finance Broadcom Reports Q3 2024 Results Amid VMware Integration Broadcom Inc. (Nasdaq: AVGO) has announced their financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, which ended on August 4, 2024. RetailWire September 7, 2024September 7, 2024 < 1 min read Results & Investment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Finance 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 […] Grocerant Guru September 7, 2024September 7, 2024 3 min read ConsumersDept. GroceryRestaurantsData & InsightsBrick and MortarMarketing: Social MediaDept. FreshDeliveryDept. PerimeterAmazonTescoFood DeliveryLidlMeta (Facebook)TwitterConsultingRegional GroceryDept. Fresh PreparedInternational - UKOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionPredictions and ForecastsESG and CSRDept. FrozenResults & InvestmentShoppersStrategyGrubhubWalmartAldi 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Finance Red Lobster Receives Court Approval for Chapter 11 Plan, Set To Exit Bankruptcy Just announced on its website, Red Lobster Management LLC has secured court approval for its Chapter 11 reorganization plan, paving the way for the restaurant chain’s exit from bankruptcy. RetailWire September 6, 2024September 6, 2024 < 1 min read BankruptcyRestaurants 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Finance 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 […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub September 6, 2024September 6, 2024 4 min read Technology & InnovationData & InsightsOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: In StoreSustainabilityPricing & PromotionsAssociatesResults & InvestmentDept. NonfoodShoppersStrategyTargetHealth & WellnessTwitter 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Finance Volvo Announces New Technology Approach and Scales Back All-Electric Goal At Volvo Cars’ Capital Markets Day on Sept. 5, 2024, the company announced a significant shift in its technological approach by introducing the Volvo Cars Superset tech stack. RetailWire September 6, 2024September 6, 2024 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationResults & Investment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Finance Red Lobster cleared to exit Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection A group of investors under the name RL Investor Holdings will acquire Red Lobster by the end of the month. CNBC September 6, 2024September 6, 2024 < 1 min read Bankruptcy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Finance 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 […] Branding Strategy September 5, 2024September 5, 2024 3 min read Marketing: BrandStrategyThick DataExecutivesOperations & Supply ChainShoppersAssociatesSustainabilityResults & InvestmentConsumersPricing & PromotionsMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: Digital MediaData & InsightsHealth & WellnessESG and CSRDept. PerimeterDept. FreshTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Finance 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 […] Retail Bound September 5, 2024September 5, 2024 6 min read Technology & InnovationLegal & CriminalOperations & Supply ChainResults & InvestmentConsumersCompetitionPartnershipsStrategyTargetGovernmentData & InsightsPredictions and ForecastsDept. NonfoodESG and CSRPepsiCoMarketing: Social MediaShoppersMarketing: In Store 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Finance Dollar General and Dollar Tree see lackluster Q2 results but bright spot with consumables Pressures on consumer spending are impacting both discounters, executives noted in their recent earnings calls. Grocery Dive September 5, 2024September 5, 2024 < 1 min read Dollar TreeDollar GeneralResults & InvestmentExecutivesConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Finance 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 […] Grocerant Guru September 5, 2024September 5, 2024 4 min read PartnershipsData & InsightsDept. GroceryConsumersLegal & CriminalResults & InvestmentMarketing: Social MediaStrategyRestaurantsMeta (Facebook)ConsultingTwitterESG and CSRShoppersTargetTechnology & InnovationWalmart 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Finance Caseys Announces First Quarter Results ANKENY, Iowa–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Casey’s General Stores, Inc. (“Casey’s” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: CASY) one of the leading convenience store chains in the United States, today announced financial results for the three months ended July 31, 2024. First Quarter Key Highlights Diluted EPS of $4.83, up 7% from the same period a year ago. Net income was […] BusinessWire - Conference Calls September 5, 2024September 5, 2024 < 1 min read Results & InvestmentCasey's General StoresBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Finance NIKE, Inc. Announces First Quarter Fiscal 2025 Earnings and Conference Call BEAVERTON, Ore.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–NIKE, Inc. (NYSE: NKE) plans to release its first quarter fiscal 2025 financial results on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at approximately 1:15 p.m. PT, following the close of regular stock market trading hours. Following the news release, NIKE, Inc. management will host a conference call beginning at 2:00 p.m. PT to review results. […] BusinessWire - Conference Calls September 5, 2024September 5, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. ApparelResults & InvestmentPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Finance Ulta Beauty Reports Mixed Second Quarter Results Ulta Beauty, Inc. just announced its financial results for its second quarter of fiscal 2024, ending this past August 3, 2024. Overall, the company reported net sales of $2.6 billion, a slight increase from $2.5 billion in the same period last year. RetailWire September 5, 2024September 5, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. HBCResults & Investment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Finance British luxury icon Burberry dropped from UK’s FTSE 100 stock market index British luxury fashion house Burberry Group dropped out of the U.K.’s FTSE 100 amid mounting pressure on the 168-year-old retailer. CNBC September 5, 2024September 5, 2024 < 1 min read International - UKResults & InvestmentDept. Apparel 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Finance Beyond Meat to launch new steak alternative as it focuses on health Shares of Beyond Meat have lost a third of their value this year, dragging its market value down to less than $400 million. CNBC September 5, 2024September 5, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. FreshHealth & WellnessResults & Investment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Finance Rite Aid exits bankruptcy, sheds $2B in debt Chief Financial Officer Matt Schroeder will take over the CEO post from restructuring officer Jeffrey Stein. RetailDive September 4, 2024September 4, 2024 < 1 min read Rite AidBankruptcyExecutivesResults & Investment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Finance What Can You Expect from Your RangeMe Subscription? Whether you are a startup brand looking to get your products into retail or foodservice for the first time, or a more established brand looking to expand your distribution, at some point, you will come across RangeMe and ask yourself, “Is a RangeMe subscription worth it?” The purpose of this post is to give you […] RangeMe September 4, 2024September 4, 2024 8 min read VendorsData & InsightsDept. GroceryDept. NonfoodDept. BeverageInclusivityMarketing: Social MediaMerchandisingDept. OTCRegional GroceryMeijerSustainabilityOwned Brands (Private Label)Pricing & PromotionsCVSResults & InvestmentNestleOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: In StoreStrategyData VisualizationTargetTikTokKrogerDollar GeneralWalmartHealth & WellnessExecutivesBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Finance Dick’s Sporting Goods blows past earnings estimates but issues cautious guidance ahead of 2024 election Theft at Dick’s Sporting Goods had previously impacted its profits but the company now appears to be past those issues. CNBC September 4, 2024September 4, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. Sporting goodsDept. NonfoodResults & InvestmentGovernmentLegal & Criminal 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Finance The FIVE Pillars Driving Grocerant Adoption: A Modern Foodservice Success Story At the intersection of today’s consumers and food sales success Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® believes that in today’s dynamic retail landscape, where consumer behavior is continuously evolving, the grocerant niche—characterized by hand-held, ready-to-eat (RTE), and heat-and-eat fresh prepared foods—has surged to the forefront. What was once a peripheral […] Grocerant Guru September 4, 2024September 4, 2024 5 min read ConsumersDept. GroceryData & InsightsShoppersMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationStore LocationBrick and MortarTechnology & InnovationMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: TradePredictions and ForecastsDept. FreshDeliveryTargetMarketing: Social MediaDept. PerimeterDept. Fresh PreparedMarketing: In StoreOperations & Supply ChainStrategyESG and CSRPartnershipsResults & InvestmentSustainabilityTrends: Retail 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Finance Old El Paso launches new ‘Street Vibes’ campaign Old El Paso’s new ‘Turn It Up’ campaign is backed by over £1.1m investment in an attempt to reach a younger audience. The campaign hinges on the idea that the buzz and vibrancy of Mexican street food restaurants offer a feast for the senses, that… This story continues at Old El Paso launches new ‘Street […] Talking Retail September 3, 2024September 3, 2024 < 1 min read General MillsResults & InvestmentRestaurantsInternational - North AmericaDept. Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Finance BurgerFi Faces Nasdaq Deficiency Notices Over Reporting and Board Compliance Issues BurgerFi International, Inc. has shared on their website how they “received deficiency notices from Nasdaq Stock Market LLC due to two key issues. The company failed to file its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ending July 1, 2024, which breaches Nasdaq’s timely filing criteria. “has received deficiency notices from Nasdaq Stock Market […] RetailWire September 1, 2024September 1, 2024 < 1 min read Results & InvestmentInternational 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Finance These 10 restaurant chains filed for bankruptcy this year Chapter 11 filings have climbed 49% this year, according to BankruptcyWatch, and big-name restaurants such as Red Lobster and Buca di Beppo are among them. CNBC September 1, 2024September 9, 2024 < 1 min read RestaurantsBankruptcy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
Corporate Finance The ‘rent-first’ lifestyle is catching on. From cars to clothes and even caskets, here’s when it makes sense to buy vs. rent Younger adults are showing a preference for the renting lifestyle, studies show. In some cases, it also makes financial sense. CNBC August 31, 2024August 31, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. ApparelResults & Investment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Finance Salesforce Forecast: Global Holiday Sales to Reach $1.19 Trillion, Up 2% YoY Value-seeking consumers trading down, strategically waiting for discounts and choosing low-cost Chinese shopping apps will soften holiday sales growth to 2% year over year (YoY) both in the U.S. and globally, according to the Salesforce Shopping Index, which analyzes data from more than 1.5 billion global consumers on retail sites. While holiday sales grew 3% […] Retail TouchPoints August 31, 2024August 31, 2024 4 min read ConsumersHoliday & EventsShoppersAcquisitionPredictions and ForecastsBOPISMarketing: Social MediaData & InsightsAssociatesEconomyMarketing: TradeAmazonTikTokThick DataPricing & PromotionsDeliveryOperations & Supply ChainReturnsMarketing: In StoreStrategyStore LocationBig DataBNPLColgate-PalmoliveMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionTrends: Finance 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Finance Blue Diamond Growers Cracks the Supply Chain ‘Nut,’ Saves $1 Million in Annual Transportation Costs Businesses across multiple industries have felt the intense supply chain pressures brought on by COVID for nearly five years now. As a result, 86.2% of businesses have spent the last few years working to “de-risk” their supply chains, according to the National Association of Manufacturers. Blue Diamond Growers, the world’s largest almond cooperative, has been […] Retail TouchPoints August 30, 2024August 30, 2024 4 min read Operations & Supply ChainInsight ProvidersData & InsightsTechnology & InnovationPartnershipsSustainabilityCOVID19StrategyShoppersInternationalMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: In StoreResults & InvestmentDept. GroceryConsumersConsulting 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Finance Ulta slashes guidance again on flat sales and declining comps [[{“value”:” This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Ulta Beauty’s net sales growth all but came to a standstill in Q2, with the metric edging up just 0.9% in the quarter, to $2.6 billion. Comps at the beauty retailer fell 1.2% as transactions declined and average tickets were […] RetailDive August 30, 2024August 30, 2024 3 min read Dept. HBCMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionConsumersCompetitionBrick and MortarOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: TradeHealth & WellnessInternational - North AmericaKohlsEconomyStore LocationResults & InvestmentPredictions and ForecastsMerchandisingMarketing: Social MediaDept. ApparelHoliday & EventsESG and CSRExecutivesDept. PerimeterDept. NonfoodTechnology & InnovationDept. FreshAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Finance Dollar General sees ‘cash-strapped consumer,’ cuts guidance [[{“value”:” Dollar General’s second quarter net sales rose 4.2% year over year to $10.2 billion, up from $9.8 billion, the company said in a Thursday earnings announcement. However, net income fell 20.2% to $374.2 million from $468.8 million. Top line income and a nearly flat same-store sales were below expectations, CEO Todd Vasos said. Growth […] RetailDive August 30, 2024August 30, 2024 2 min read ConsumersDollar GeneralResults & InvestmentBrick and MortarShoppersOperations & Supply ChainLidlEconomyCompetitionExecutivesTech: CashierlessSustainabilityStrategyRegional GroceryWalmartInternational - North AmericaHealth & WellnessGrocery OutletDept. HBCDept. ApparelAldi 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Finance Kroger charges shoppers to access cash even though other major chains do not, federal report says The grocer is among a minority of large retailers analyzed by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau that charge customers fees to withdraw funds when they make purchases, the federal agency said. Grocery Dive August 30, 2024August 30, 2024 < 1 min read ShoppersKrogerResults & InvestmentConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Finance Six issues Brian Niccol will have to fix at Starbucks as he takes over as CEO Former Chipotle CEO Brian Niccol is starting as chief executive of Starbucks. Written by CNBC September 9, 2024September 9, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Finance The Friday Checkout: How strong can C&S be without Safeway? In a letter that surfaced during the federal Kroger-Albertsons merger trial, C&S told the FTC it would be able to “compete more effectively” if the grocers divest a stronger banner. Written by Grocery Dive September 6, 2024September 9, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Finance 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 […] Written by Forrester September 5, 2024September 9, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Finance Increasing ROI From In-Store Promotions The post Increasing ROI From In-Store Promotions appeared first on SPINS. Written by Spins September 5, 2024September 5, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Finance Charts: U.S. Consumer Outlook Q3 2024 Per a new McKinsey survey, U.S consumers are increasingly optimistic about the economy. Some even “splurged” on spending this summer. The post Charts: U.S. Consumer Outlook Q3 2024 appeared first on Practical Ecommerce. Written by Practical Ecommerce September 5, 2024September 9, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked