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You Don’t Have Customers, you Have Fans, so Put on a Show

There’s a lot retailers can learn from the success of immersive location-based entertainment spaces this past year. The Sphere in Las Vegas reimagined concertgoing, giving music lovers 360 degrees of eye-popping real-time visuals synced to music; Meow Wolf has reimagined museum visits; and Hollywood is taking its first stab at immersing fans in their favorite […]
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Electronics Reseller PayMore Opens 18 Stores in March; Plans to Double Store Fleet in 2025

PayMore has kickstarted a planned 2025 expansion of its store fleet by opening 18 new locations in March. The franchise retailer, which pays cash for customers’ used electronics, currently operates 71 stores in the U.S., Canada and the UK, but it plans to more than double that number to 150 stores by the end of […]
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Yodel strengthens employee wellbeing offering in partnership with the Retail Trust

Independent parcel carrier Yodel has strengthened its partnership with the Retail Trust, the industry charity protecting the health and happiness of people working in retail through wellbeing support. The partnership which dates back to 2018, has seen the Retail Trust support almost 1,000 Yodel colleagues,… This story continues at Yodel strengthens employee wellbeing offering in […]
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Ikea to Open London Store Following Three-Year Environmental Renovation

Ikea will open its new store on London’s Oxford Street on May 1, 2025, featuring 62,430 square feet of retail space across three levels. The opening follows a three-year renovation of the building that included enhancing environmental performance by replacing gas-fired boilers with energy-efficient air source heat pumps and installing secondary glazing for improved insulation. […]
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Top Healthcare Industry Trends to Watch in 2025

Healthcare is evolving faster than ever. New treatments, advanced technology, and sustainable solutions are transforming how we prevent, diagnose, and treat diseases. What once seemed futuristic is now becoming reality. Can Alzheimer’s drugs truly slow disease progression? Will medical devices become more sustainable? How secure is patient data in a digital-first world?
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Staropramen launches new 10x440ml fridge pack

Staropramen has launched a new 10x440ml can ‘Fridge Pack’ in response to rising demand for multi-pack can formats in the world beer category. The new cans are encased in a new recyclable cardboard sleeve and include an easy-to-carry handle and quick tear-open fold. The launch… This story continues at Staropramen launches new 10x440ml fridge pack […]
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Global Planning Guide 2025

3 Key Media ConvergenceTrends A guide to global media planning through shifting landscapes Download the report 3 Key Media ConvergenceTrends A guide to global media planning through shifting landscapes Download the report Navigating a converging media landscape The global media landscape of 2025 is a kaleidoscope of shifting patterns. Streaming platforms, social media and even […]
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Co-op and Uber Eats shake hands on new three-year rapid grocery deliveries partnership renewal

Uber Eats and Co-op have announced a three-year extension of their quick commerce partnership. The tie up, which started in 2022, has seen the number of Co-op stores where Uber Eats is available increase to more than 1,300. The retailer will now extend its work with Uber Direct – Uber’s white label last mile delivery […]
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From Clicks to Bricks: When Product Brands Should Make the Leap into Physical Retail

In a world seemingly dominated by online shopping, you might wonder why any product brand would consider entering physical retail. But while ecommerce is thriving, something magical happens when customers can touch, feel, and experience products in a real-world setting. Transitioning from ecommerce to physical retail is a bold step, but when done right, it […]
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Food Waste Action Week promotes benefits of loose fruit and veg

Gander has announced its support for Love Food Hate Waste’s Food Waste Action Week, running from 17 – 23 March 2025. Food Waste Action Week is the flagship annual event delivered by WRAP’s Love Food Hate Waste.  The campaign helps households develop the tools they… This story continues at Food Waste Action Week promotes benefits […]
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British online department store Debenhams unveils DebenhamsPay+ BNPL option for customers

Debenhams is launching a buy now pay later option. Fast fashion firm boohoo acquired the name and website operations of Debenhams from administrators after the debt laden retailer, which had 123 stores and 12,000 staff, collapsed in 2020. It has since rebranded to Debenhams Group, a move that follows a huge fall from grace on […]
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Carhartt Inaugurates ‘Steel Apple’ Awards Honoring Skilled Trades Educators

Workwear retailer Carhartt has debuted a new program designed to recognize outstanding skilled trades educators as an extension of its ongoing For the Love of Labor program, which supports nonprofit organizations training and placing workers into skilled trades careers. Five educators will each receive $10,000 to invest in their classrooms, along with a tailored workwear package […]
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Yoplait unveils new recyclable Yop bottle

Yoplait is introducing a new recyclable PET bottle across its 500g and 825g formats from this month. Featuring clear PET and including 35% RPET, the bottles have a new mico-perforated sleeve with clear instructions for the consumer to remove before being put into the recycling… This story continues at Yoplait unveils new recyclable Yop bottle […]
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Good Food News: Gen Z Showing Leadership

  The food industry is undergoing a major transformation, driven in large part by the changing preferences and digital habits of Generation Z. From restaurants and convenience stores to grocery retailers, businesses are recognizing the need to adapt their strategies to meet the demands of this socially connected, health-conscious, and convenience-driven generation. Recent data from […]
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Women In Retail Media Collective join The CPG Guys

The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by Emma Helsloot and Ana Laura Zain – cofounders of the Women in Retail Media Collective. Their mission :Connect, grow, and lead via a community designed to empower women to shape the future of retail media.  Find Emma Helsloot on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-helsloot-78767a64/ Find Ana Laura Zain […]
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Tesco Express to trial giving away food near usage date

Tesco Express has begun a trial giving expiring food to customers for free at the end of the day as it tries to cut food waste. The supermarket will give away some already discounted ‘yellow sticker’ items after 9.30pm in some of its Express stores… This story continues at Tesco Express to trial giving away […]
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Mr. Pickle’s Sandwich Shop Growing Relevance

  For centuries, salt has played a crucial role in human survival, serving as both a preservative and a vital nutrient. Research has consistently shown that sodium is essential for maintaining proper hydration, nerve function, and muscle contractions. According to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®, many studies have indicated that […]
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Supporting cessation efforts through the single-use ban | Viewpoint: Angelo Yang

As No Smoking Day (12 March) reminds us, quitting is a major challenge for many. Hence why recognising vapes as a valuable harm reduction tool and a less harmful alternative to smoking is important. Misinformation remains a significant barrier to smokers adopting vaping, despite credible… This story continues at Supporting cessation efforts through the single-use […]
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A Familiar Story: Hedge Funds Win While Consumers and Food Retailers Suffer

  In what is shaping up to be yet another chapter in the long history of private equity reshaping American retail, Walgreens Boots Alliance deal with Sycamore Partners is not going to benefit consumers of the legacy brand according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. The potential buyout, which could […]
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Roblox CEO Talks AI Game Generation, Child Safety, And Virtual Cash Allowances

As Generative AI moves from text and image generation to video and 3D rendering, the technology may soon be able to create video games with a few prompts. That’s what Roblox CEO David Baszucki told me in our our Big Technology Podcast conversation this week. Baszucki wants to leverage the “enormous amount of data” the […]
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Outsmart the competition with ad intelligence 

Webinar Outsmart the competition with ad intelligence  How to turn competitor data into actionable insights Tuesday, April 8, 2025 | 1:00 – 1:30 p.m. ET Register now Webinar Outsmart the competition with ad intelligence  How to turn competitor data into actionable insights Register now Are your ad campaigns hitting the mark? In today’s crowded media […]
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Bestway launches scheme to give retailers smarter approach to social media

Bestway Retail has announced the launch of a pilot scheme across a select number retailers in a collaboration with Socio Local – the digital marketing platform for multi-location brands. Socio Local is a platform that simplifies the process of managing multiple social media pages, helping… This story continues at Bestway launches scheme to give retailers […]
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Rare Beauty’s chief marketer on winning Gen Z through community-oriented marketing

This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. AUSTIN, TEXAS — It wasn’t until nearly five years after it launched that Rare Beauty, the beauty and cosmetics line founded by Selena Gomez, ran a major ad campaign. When the effort debuted last fall, the celebrity-led upstart was by then estimated to be […]
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Live from Commerce Media Brand Summit with Bayer’s Chelsea Alexander

In this episode, the CPG Guys are joined by Chelsea Alexander, Vice President, Emerging Digital Platforms at Bayer Consumer Health. The episode was recorded in Atlanta GA at the Commerce Brand Media Summit in March 2025. Follow Chelsea Alexander on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chelsey-alexander-a3269757/ Follow Bayer on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bayer/ Follow Bayer online at: https://www.bayer.com/en/personal-health/better-health-for-all Chelsea answers […]
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Subway Franchisees Are Getting It Wrong: Overpricing Is Driving Customers Away, and They Must Adapt to Win Them Back

  An independent group of Subway franchisees is resisting the company’s $6.99 Footlong offer, but their stance is misguided and ultimately harmful to both their businesses and the brand’s future according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®.  Their claim that offering a competitive price devalues the product is not only […]
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Consumers Know What is Right and What They Want: The Role of Legacy DEI Programs in the Food Industry

  Consumers have long demonstrated that they know what is right and what they want when it comes to corporate policies, including Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. The recent consumer-driven responses to major retailers’ handling of DEI initiatives—such as Costco’s increase in web […]
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Walgreens Agrees to $10B Sycamore Partners Acquisition

Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) has finalized a deal with private equity firm Sycamore Partners to take the company private after being in the stock market for nearly 100 years. Sycamore will pay $11.45 per share in cash for the Walgreens business, according to a company announcement. Shareholders can receive up to $3 more per share […]
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Valentine’s Day flower sales could shift to FTD, other brands in 2025

1-800-Flowers still leads in US, FTD is gaining share 1-800-Flowers is the largest flower service by sales headed into Valentine’s Day 2025, according to Earnest credit card data. However, the industry stalwart is likely to lose share this season if recent trends continue. Access chart in Dash. 1-800-Flowers commanded 37.0% of Valentine’s Day flower sales […]
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Shoppers believe best holiday deals are after holidays

A good number of consumers, over 77%, believe there are better deals available after the holidays, and nearly 51% plan to take advantage by making a large purchase in late December and January. Those are top findings from a Holiday Green survey, from CouponCabin, regarding consumer habits in the post-holiday time frame. When it comes to post-holiday […]
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