Partnerships & Alt Profit Walkers and Sony partner for Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire on-pack promotion Following a collaboration with Ghostbusters Afterlife in 2021, Walkers is partnering with Sony to celebrate the release of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, through an on-pack promotion. The promotion is set to give shoppers a chance to win prizes every hour between 6am and midnight. Until 5… This story continues at Walkers and Sony partner for Ghostbusters: […] Talking Retail March 18, 2024March 18, 2024 < 1 min read PartnershipsShoppersPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit Exclusive: Google Debuts New Retail Media Solution with Lowe’s as First Beta Tester Google wants a bigger piece of the traffic driven by retail media advertising. To start getting it, the tech company has launched a new offsite retail media solution in closed beta. Lowe’s has signed on to be one of the first retailers to test the solution for what will be the first offsite retail media […] Retail TouchPoints March 18, 2024March 18, 2024 3 min read Marketing: Retail MediaGooglePartnershipsLowesData & InsightsOperations & Supply ChainAgenciesMarketing: Social MediaPredictions and ForecastsConsumersStore LocationDept. HBCTechnology & InnovationShoppersTargetSustainabilityBrick and MortarTrends: Retail 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit Apple Could Collaborate With Google for Gemini-Powered Feature on iPhones Apple and Google are in discussions to reach a partnership agreement to leverage the power of Google’s Gemini artificial intelligence tool to diversify features on the iPhone. RetailWire March 18, 2024March 18, 2024 < 1 min read GoogleAITechnology & InnovationPartnerships 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit Epsilon partners with Comscore for contextual ad program Proximic’s natural language processing and AI contextual categorization will support Epsilon’s ad-tech platform. MarketingDive March 18, 2024March 18, 2024 < 1 min read Insight ProvidersPartnershipsTechnology & InnovationDept. Natural / OrganicAI 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit Speak the CFO’s Language To Grow Digital Shelf Investments DSI “A lot of business cases, they depend on internal efficiency gains. But if you don’t measure this … then it will never lead to project success or success on the digital shelf … Have a measuring mindset.” — Ilse Goverts-van Kesteren, Lead Business Consultant, Wunderman Thompson When Wunderman Thompson asked […] Digital Shelf Institute March 18, 2024March 18, 2024 10 min read MerchandisingResults & InvestmentData & InsightsExecutivesConsumersPodcastsTargetMarketing: Social MediaPartnershipsReturnsKrogerPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit Gen AI and Retail: How the Industry is Harnessing Disruptive Transformation Generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) is spurring organizations across different sectors to fundamentally reimagine their approach to digital transformation. Nowhere is its disruptive potential more evident than in retail, where Gen AI’s ever-increasing capabilities are powering a new age of customer-centric innovation. Retailers are exploring use cases across a wide range of functions, from new […] Sanjay Jain March 18, 2024March 18, 2024 3 min read Technology & InnovationAIData & InsightsShoppersMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationThick DataPartnershipsPredictions and ForecastsDept. FuelMarketing: In StoreOperations & Supply ChainPricing & Promotions 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit Beyond AI: Emerging Technologies That Are Reshaping Retail In today’s dynamic world of retail, the spotlight remains on artificial intelligence (AI) — and for good reason. AI is undoubtedly transformative, reshaping the future of retail. In addition to AI, other technologies are also making significant strides. Radio-frequency identification (RFID), replacing barcodes, revolutionizes supply chain and inventory management. Video analytics leverages computer vision to […] Isaac Krakovsky March 18, 2024March 18, 2024 3 min read Technology & InnovationAIConsumersOperations & Supply ChainData & InsightsConsultingShoppersTech: RoboticsStore LocationPredictions and ForecastsResults & InvestmentMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationTech: IoTDept. GroceryAssociatesMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: In StoreTrends: RetailTrends: TechMarketing: BroadcastPartnershipsMarketing: TradeStore FormatStrategySustainability 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit This Year Consider Catering options for your Easter Dinner At the intersection of time starved consumers and family fun at our house Easter was alive with activity both inside and out and always included extended family members the help make that day special. Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® believes that the more time you have to spend with […] Grocerant Guru March 18, 2024March 18, 2024 4 min read Holiday & EventsData & InsightsRestaurantsDept. GroceryBOPISDept. FreshConsumersSustainabilityOperations & Supply ChainPepsiCoPartnershipsDept. BeverageMarketing: In StoreDept. OTCDept. DairyDeliveryUnilever 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit Food waste: top companies call for mandatory reporting Anti-food waste app Too Good To Go, in partnership with the British Retail Consortium (BRC), has released an open letter signed by more than 30 companies from the UK’s food, retail and manufacturing sectors calling for mandatory public food waste reporting. Signatories of the letter,… This story continues at Food waste: top companies call for […] Talking Retail March 17, 2024March 17, 2024 < 1 min read SustainabilityDept. GroceryInternational - UKPredictions and ForecastsPartnershipsOperations & Supply Chain 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit 5 Ways To Boost Your Retail Business Productivity Through AI Struggling to keep up with the pace of modern retail? You’re not alone. The retail landscape is evolving rapidly, and maintaining productivity can feel like chasing a moving target. Enter Artificial Intelligence (AI) – your new strategic partner. Retailers are discovering that AI can do more than just data analysis. It’s time to harness AI […] Retail Minded March 16, 2024March 16, 2024 3 min read Technology & InnovationAIShoppersData & InsightsOperations & Supply ChainAssociatesPredictions and ForecastsConsumersTech: CashierlessMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationStrategyDept. NonfoodConsultingDept. FuelDept. Natural / OrganicTrends: RetailOwned Brands (Private Label)PartnershipsSustainabilityTargetMarketing: Loyalty & Subscription 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit #RICE24 Community Convos: Liz Primm, VP of Strategic Partnerships & Business Development, Babylist Retail TouchPoints March 16, 2024March 16, 2024 < 1 min read PartnershipsMarketing: Social MediaData & InsightsPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit Grocery giant Sainsbury’s battles payments and online delivery issues as IT meltdown hits hard Sainsbury’s has today been hit by an IT meltdown following an ‘error with an overnight software update’ that has prevented the grocery retailer from being able to fulfil online orders and accept contactless payments in stores. “We’re experiencing technical issues affecting some stores, our Groceries Online service and our ability to contact customers. Unfortunately, we will […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub March 16, 2024March 16, 2024 2 min read Technology & InnovationShoppersBrick and MortarMarketing: Social MediaDeliveryInternational - UKOmnichannelPartnershipsTwitterData & InsightsPredictions and ForecastsCOVID19StrategyMarketing: In StoreGoogleExecutivesESG and CSRDept. Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit Nissan and Honda To Explore Joining Forces for EVs Nissan and Honda announced that they signed an agreement to start a study into the feasibility of a strategic partnership for electric vehicles. RetailWire March 16, 2024March 16, 2024 < 1 min read Partnerships 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit The Weekly Closeout: Dollar Tree to add $7 items and Bath & Body Works teams up with Netflix The dollar store is expanding its multiprice assortment, while the personal care retailer debuted a “Bridgerton” collection as part of a yearlong partnership. RetailDive March 16, 2024March 16, 2024 < 1 min read StreamingDollar TreeMerchandisingPartnerships 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit Onken recruits Paddy McGuinness for ad campaign The Onken yogurt brand, part of the Emmi Group, has announced a year-long campaign partnership with TV presenter and comedian Paddy McGuinness to drive awareness and growth of its entire portfolio. The integrated campaign will set out to help the nation make time to ‘feed… This story continues at Onken recruits Paddy McGuinness for ad […] Talking Retail March 15, 2024March 15, 2024 < 1 min read Predictions and ForecastsPartnershipsMarketing: BroadcastDept. Dairy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit Booker to supply Rontec forecourts for another five years Booker Retail Partners has renewed its deal to supply Rontec for a further five years, serving the forecourt operator’s Shop n Drive estate across the country. Rontec chairman Sir Gerald Ronson said: “As one of the leading players in the UK forecourt industry, we are pleased… This story continues at Booker to supply Rontec forecourts for […] Talking Retail March 15, 2024March 15, 2024 < 1 min read Predictions and ForecastsPartnershipsInternational - UKExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit Rough Week for Retail CEOs: Top Execs Out at Petco, Under Armour, Fossil It was a tough week to be at the top in retail with a number of companies announcing CEO switch-ups following disappointing performances, including Petco, Under Armour, Fossil Group and, as Retail TouchPoints previously reported, Allbirds. Former Best Buy COO to Lead Petco While CEO Search Gets Underway Ron Coughlin — who led Petco through […] Retail TouchPoints March 15, 2024March 15, 2024 4 min read ExecutivesPredictions and ForecastsResults & InvestmentMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionStrategyShoppersHealth & WellnessBest BuyDept. ApparelPartnershipsMarketing: Social MediaReturnsCustomer ExperienceInternationalOperations & Supply ChainHoliday & EventsLowesConsumersStart UpsTechnology & InnovationDeliveryBrick and MortarCOVID19EconomyAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit Five Iron Golf’s Beverage Partnership is Branding Coup Five Iron Golf, the nation’s leading indoor golf and entertainment space that is consumer focused, interactive, participatory and selling both food and beverage recently announced a partnership with Rehab Monster proving you don’t have to have 100 plus locations to garner marketing partnerships that drive new electricity. Now according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® […] Grocerant Guru March 15, 2024March 15, 2024 4 min read SustainabilityDept. BeverageMarketing: Social MediaDept. GroceryData & InsightsPartnershipsESG and CSRMeta (Facebook)Dept. FreshTechnology & InnovationRestaurantsMarketing: BrandTwitterDept. PerimeterAIExecutivesInternationalConsumersTrends: TechDeliveryDept. ApparelMarketing: BroadcastOperations & Supply ChainPricing & Promotions 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit Afterpay expands merchant partners as it looks past apparel In addition to Kendra Scott and Diane Von Furstenburg, the installment payments provider is bringing on brands like Made In Cookware. RetailDive March 15, 2024March 15, 2024 < 1 min read PartnershipsDept. Apparel 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit E-Grocery Business Showed Decline In February The February Brick Meets Click/Mercatus Grocery Shopper Survey is out, saying that “the U.S. online grocery market finished February with total monthly sales of $7.9 billion, down 10.5% compared to 2023.” According to the report, “Lower average order values (AOV) were the central catalyst driving the downward year-over-year sales trends as Ship-to-Home dropped 15.4% and […] MorningNewsBeat March 15, 2024March 15, 2024 2 min read DeliveryBOPISEconomyPredictions and ForecastsIndustry Conferences and EventsWeatherWalmartThick DataShoppersPartnershipsMarketing: In Store 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit World of Sweets becomes the UK distributor for US Clif brand World of Sweets is growing its range of healthier snacking products and will become the official UK distributor for Clif products across the UK. World of Sweets will be partnering with the team at Mondelez International to grow the American-born Clif brand, offering retailers their… This story continues at World of Sweets becomes the UK […] Talking Retail March 15, 2024March 15, 2024 < 1 min read International - UKInternationalPredictions and ForecastsPartnershipsMondelezDept. Bakery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit The Very Group goes all in on AI as RTIH rolls out this week’s coolest retail technology plays RTIH Editor, Scott Thompson, brings you his top ‘future of retail’ systems launches and deployments from the past week, including Jisp, Walmart, Global Fashion Agenda, PDS Ventures, Pinterest, the Retail Trust, and The Very Group. Jisp In a review of its Scan & Save app’s performance through February, Jisp says it found that the total […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub March 15, 2024March 15, 2024 4 min read Technology & InnovationAIPartnershipsPredictions and ForecastsShoppersDept. ApparelHealth & WellnessWalmartMarketing: Social MediaAssociatesSustainabilityOperations & Supply ChainDeliveryInternational - UKData & InsightsDept. NonfoodAmazonTwitterMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionResults & InvestmentEconomyMarketing: VoiceBrick and MortarInclusivityESG and CSRConsumersTrends: RetailDept. AppliancesPhilanthropyMeta (Facebook)Executives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit Pacsun unites commerce channels with first-party data solution The retailer is the first consumer brand to take advantage of a partnership between SoundCommerce and Cordial that unites data and personalization. MarketingDive March 14, 2024March 14, 2024 < 1 min read Data & InsightsPartnershipsMarketing: In StoreMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit Bovril reveals limited edition jar Bovril is continuing its high-profile partnership with Peter Crouch and Burton Albion, through the unveiling of an exclusive limited edition collectable jar. Bovril assumed the role of Official Hydration Partner of Burton Albion FC and this new launch continues to align Bovril with football. The… This story continues at Bovril reveals limited edition jar Or […] Talking Retail March 14, 2024March 14, 2024 < 1 min read PartnershipsPredictions and ForecastsDept. Nonfood 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit Rite Aid Partners with Copia to Donate Surplus Food to California Nonprofits Americans discard nearly 120 billion pounds of food every year — approximately 40% of the country’s food supply. Rite Aid is tackling this food waste issue head-on by partnering with Copia, a technology-enabled service that helps manage food surplus redistribution. The pharmacy retailer will use Copia’s platform to track inventory, prove compliance and record impact. […] Retail TouchPoints March 14, 2024March 14, 2024 2 min read Dept. GroceryRite AidSustainabilityPhilanthropyPartnershipsESG and CSRMarketing: Social MediaExecutivesHealth & WellnessOperations & Supply ChainDept. PharmacyPredictions and ForecastsTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit 5 Tips to Increase and Display Your Emotional Intelligence Emotional intelligence (EQ) refers to recognizing, understanding and managing our emotions and those of others. It enables individuals to regulate their feelings constructively, allowing them to adapt to different environments and handle stress more effectively. Retail environments are often high pressure and fast paced, demanding adaptability and resilience from professionals at all levels. EQ plays […] Andres Lares March 13, 2024March 13, 2024 4 min read ShoppersESG and CSRHealth & WellnessDept. ApparelTrends: RetailPredictions and ForecastsPartnershipsData & Insights 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit Kohl’s Expands With Babies”R”Us In-Store Shops Kohl’s is expanding its retail strategy by partnering with WHP Global, owner of Toys”R”Us and Babies”R”Us, to open Babies”R”Us shops in its stores. RetailWire March 13, 2024March 13, 2024 < 1 min read Marketing: In StoreStrategyPartnershipsDept. Toys & GamesDept. NonfoodBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit Purple, Tempur Sealy Settle Mattress Firm Acquisition Concerns Purple Innovation, Inc., maker of the Purple mattress, and Tempur Sealy International, Inc., have established new partnership parameters amid Tempur Sealy’s planned acquisition of Mattress Firm. The companies also have “amicably resolved” their “various intellectual property disputes,” according to a Purple press release. Tempur Sealy initially announced its plans to acquire Mattress Firm in May […] Retail TouchPoints March 13, 2024March 13, 2024 2 min read AcquisitionPartnershipsTechnology & InnovationPress ReleaseMarketing: Social MediaConsumersInternationalMergersResults & InvestmentMarketing: In StoreStrategyGovernmentPredictions and ForecastsOperations & Supply ChainExecutivesBrick and MortarUnilever 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit Affordable Last Mile Groceries Delivery with Buncha’s Bharat Pulgam The CPG Guys are joined in this episodee by Bharat Pulgam, Founder & CEO of Buncha, a last-mile technology company that uses W2 shoppers and refrigerated vehiclesto provide best in class service. With a unique batching system, Buncha is able to work with retailers to maximize deliveries in a reliable and efficient manner. What sets […] The CPG Guys March 13, 2024March 13, 2024 2 min read DeliveryMarketing: Social MediaPodcastsShoppersDept. RefrigeratedTechnology & InnovationAssociatesCustomer ExperienceConsumersDept. FuelCOVID19MerchandisingPartnershipsPredictions and ForecastsResults & InvestmentSponsoredSustainabilityExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit Hand Held Food for Immediate Consumption Will Drive Casey’s General Stores Growth At the intersection of consumers trends, pizza delivery success, and branded line extensions Casey’s General Stores have added new hand-held food menu items for immediate consumption is a perfect fit Edifying its consumer focused grocerant niche Ready-2-Eat and Heat-N-Eat fresh prepared menu in the minds-eye of the consumer, according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® […] Grocerant Guru March 13, 2024March 13, 2024 3 min read Dept. GroceryCasey's General StoresDept. Fresh PreparedConsumersData & InsightsBrick and MortarDept. BakeryDept. FreshPackagingPredictions and ForecastsShoppersDept. BeverageDept. DairyRestaurantsPartnershipsDeliveryOperations & Supply ChainExecutivesDept. PerimeterDept. FuelSustainabilityAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit Court sets late August start date for hearing on Kroger-Albertsons merger A federal judge in Oregon will decide during the proceeding whether to grant the FTC’s request to block the transaction. Written by Grocery Dive March 12, 2024March 14, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit Kids Like to Go Out to Eat ask Chuck E. Cheese Don’t want to cook, don’t want to do dishes, well according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® your kids don’t want you hear you complain about cooking dinner either. Chuck E. Cheese has a new program for that has a great chance to make the entire family happy according […] Written by Grocerant Guru March 11, 2024March 14, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit Publix reports 49% growth in net earnings in FY23 US supermarket chain Publix has reported net earnings of $4.3bn in FY23, marking a 49% increase from FY22’s $2.9bn. The post Publix reports 49% growth in net earnings in FY23 appeared first on Retail Insight Network. Written by Retail Insights Network March 8, 2024March 8, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit Target Q4 2023 Earnings Recap Target reported Q4 and 2023 financial results at its annual investor day on March 5, 2024. Quarterly comp performance improved sequentially from Q2 to Q4, but 2023 ended with comps down -3.7%. Profitability outperformed expectations as the company realized $2B of operating income growth in 2023 and reported notable gross margin improvements. The stock was […] Written by The Harvest Group March 8, 2024March 8, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit Kroger Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2023 Results, Announces Guidance for 2024 Comments from Chairman and CEO Rodney McMullen. "Kroger achieved strong 2023 results, in line with our long-term growth model and built upon three consecutive years of historic growth. Written by Kroger March 7, 2024March 8, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked