Corporate Purpose Including Store No8 and Outlier Ventures: RTIH runs you through the 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 checkout free store milestones, startups focused on building in Web3, and the ongoing digitalisation of the fashion industry. Poundland Poundland has launched a suite of digital accessibility tools to support job applicants and workers with […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub June 9, 2023June 9, 2023 3 min read Technology & InnovationAIMarketing: SocialTescoTwitterTech: AR and VRDept. ApparelData & InsightsPartnershipsCryptoShoppersESG and CSRMarketing: Retail MediaInternational - UKWalmartConsumersTech: CashierlessBig DataMetaversedunnhumbyInsight ProvidersAssociatesDept. NonfoodDeliveryInclusivitySustainabilityResults & InvestmentPredictions and ForecastsblockchainCPG: Adult BeverageTrends: TechStrategyTrends: RetailHealth & WellnessTarget 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Purpose Perfect Corp. teams with Warner Bros. Pictures for The Flash interactive AR try-on experience Perfect Corp. has launched an interactive augmented reality (AR) experience for Warner Bros. Pictures’ upcoming film The Flash. Movie filters and effects are available free to users in the AR try-on app, YouCam Makeup, and photo-editing app, YouCam Perfect. The Flash virtual experience features an exclusive animated effect and stickers that invite users to activate […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub June 9, 2023June 9, 2023 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationAIMarketing: SocialTwitterInternational - UKTech: AR and VRPartnershipsMetaverseExecutivesESG and CSRDept. Nonfood 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Purpose Degree crashes onto social media to encourage testing limits A new campaign stars influencers like wheelchair athlete Aaron “Wheelz” Fotheringham and features safety equipment emblazoned with branding. MarketingDive June 9, 2023June 9, 2023 < 1 min read UnileverMarketing: SocialESG and CSRMarketing: Brand 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Purpose Livestream shopping booms as small businesses strike gold on social media [[“value”:”The trend involves a seller broadcasting live video of themselves showing and explaining products while viewers ask questions and make purchases in real time.”]] CNBC June 9, 2023June 9, 2023 < 1 min read Marketing: SocialESG and CSR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Purpose Starring Apple, Poundland and Forever 21: RTIH’s biggest retail technology news stories of the week It’s Friday, the weekend is almost upon us, so let’s kick back and reflect on another eventful week for the retail systems space. Here’s your briefing on the most important stories from the past five days, including Emperia, Recite Me, Amperity, Walmart’s incubator arm Store No8, and Outlier Ventures. 1. Emperia – new Apple mixed […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub June 9, 2023June 9, 2023 4 min read Technology & InnovationAIMarketing: SocialTwitterShoppersData & InsightsWalmartExecutivesCryptoCustomer ExperiencePredictions and ForecastsDept. ApparelAssociatesInclusivityMetaverseConsumersTargetPartnershipsTrends: RetailDept. NonfoodDept. FuelMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionTrends: TechHealth & WellnessPepsiCoResults & InvestmentBrick and MortarblockchainInternational - UK 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Purpose How Big Retail and CPG Brands Are Rethinking Omnichannel Promotional Campaigns to Battle Inflation U.S. food prices surged by 11 percent last year, marking the largest increase since the 1980s. While the rate of inflation has gradually calmed down since its June 2022 peak, rising prices remain a significant concern for retailers and consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands. Given the possibility of a recession, it may be tempting to […] Matt Antal June 8, 2023June 8, 2023 3 min read ShoppersOmnichannelData & InsightsEconomyConsumersAgenciesMarketing: Retail MediaMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionCustomer ExperienceTargetDept. GroceryMarketing: TradeDept. NonfoodStore LocationStore FormatMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationMarketing: SocialESG and CSRMarketing: In Store 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Purpose 5 Tips for Growing Your E-Commerce Business Today, people are shopping online more than ever before. The reality is that many people just prefer the convenience of shopping from their mobile devices. To meet this demand, e-commerce has become widely accessible to entrepreneurs around the world thanks to Shopify. In fact, e-commerce sales are expected to grow 10.4 percent in 2023 alone, […] Eric Netsch June 8, 2023June 8, 2023 3 min read ShoppersInclusivityOmnichannelMarketing: In StoreTechnology & InnovationESG and CSRMarketing: SocialConsumersTargetStrategyDept. NonfoodData & InsightsShopifyData VisualizationExecutivesInternational - UKMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationStore LocationPredictions and ForecastsPricing & PromotionsMarketing: Brand 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Purpose Wilko on the hunt for retail technology leader as it steps up omnichannel transformation push Wilko, a British high street chain that sells homewares and household goods, is looking for a senior software engineering leader to head up its digital engineering capability. In a LinkedIn post, Simon Reeve, Head of Engineering and Architecture at Wilko, said: “This is an exciting and challenging role, taking end to end ownership and accountability […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub June 8, 2023June 8, 2023 2 min read Technology & InnovationOmnichannelMarketing: SocialTwitterShoppersBrick and MortarDeliveryBOPISStrategyInternational - UKDept. NonfoodEconomyPartnershipsData & InsightsSustainability 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Purpose Five trends shaping supermarket perimeter Whole health, ESG and technology identified by IDDBA. Food Business News June 8, 2023June 8, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. PerimeterTechnology & InnovationESG and CSRHealth & Wellness 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Purpose Inside BIC’s sales-boosting social media play with ‘Vanderpump Rules’ A witty collaboration with cast member Ariana Madix set the highest social media engagement for BIC’s razor division within the past two years. MarketingDive June 8, 2023June 8, 2023 < 1 min read Marketing: SocialESG and CSR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Purpose Food Retailers with YoY Customer Counts Down, Sales Slipping, and Rent Sky Rocketing Need to Evolve Here is some of what the team at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® has heard from clients, at the National Restaurant Show, or read printed in other recent articles. The simple fact is that rent for food retailers including restaurants, C-Stores, Deli’s etc. are continuing to increase. In many spots around the country, they […] Grocerant Guru June 8, 2023June 8, 2023 5 min read Dept. GroceryData & InsightsShoppersDept. DeliDept. Fresh PreparedRestaurantsMarketing: SocialMerchandisingResults & InvestmentMarketing: In StoreBrick and MortarStrategyExecutivesPartnershipsEconomyTechnology & InnovationTwitterMeta (Facebook)Marketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionDeliveryConsultingDept. FreshDept. PerimeterConsumersCOVID19Data VisualizationDept. Adult BevDept. BeverageDept. FrozenESG and CSRInternational - North AmericaMarketing: TradeMarketing: Direct & Personalization 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Purpose Aldi Sued For $10 Million In Class Action Over Labeling Newsweek reports that “Aldi has been named in a class action lawsuit in California that alleges it misrepresented its fruit and grain bars to consumers by claiming they only contain natural products. “In a filing with the U.S. District Court for central California on May 30, a lawyer for plaintiff Deana Lozano, a health care […] MorningNewsBeat June 8, 2023June 8, 2023 < 1 min read AldiPackagingLegal & CriminalDept. Natural / OrganicConsumersSustainabilityHealth & WellnessESG and CSRDept. HBCDept. FuelDept. Fresh 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Purpose Circana reveals 2022 New Product Pacesetters CHICAGO – Circana, formerly IRI and The NPD Group, has released its 2022 New Product Pacesetters, the 28th annual report revealing the top new product launches across food and beverage and nonfood sectors. The report illustrates the enduring power of CPG innovation, revealing that consumer spending on new product offerings remained elevated last year despite challenges […] MMR June 8, 2023June 8, 2023 4 min read Dept. BeverageConsumersDept. GrocerySustainabilityHealth & WellnessDept. NonfoodTechnology & InnovationProcter & GambleRestaurantsMarketing: SocialDept. HBCDept. Adult BevDept. OTCCOVID19Data & InsightsPackagingDept. FreshTrends: Food and BeverageEconomyCoca ColaGooglePricing & PromotionsPepsiCoInclusivityInsight ProvidersMarketing: BrandMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMondelezOperations & Supply ChainStrategyResults & InvestmentShoppersTrends: ManufacturerESG and CSRUnileverDept. LaundryCPG: Adult BeverageDeliveryData VisualizationBig Data 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Purpose SAP Emarsys research flags savvy UK consumers ditching physical wallets for their phones 50% of UK consumers say they no longer need a physical wallet or purse, swapping it for a digital equivalent on their phone. That’s according to new research from omnichannel customer engagement platform SAP Emarsys to mark the launch of its Mobile Wallet solution. The study of 2,003 Brits suggests that the adoption of the […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub June 8, 2023June 8, 2023 2 min read ConsumersShoppersMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionTechnology & InnovationInsight ProvidersInternational - UKOmnichannelMarketing: TradePricing & PromotionsMarketing: In StoreInclusivity 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Purpose World of Sweets taps Algonomy retail technology for deeper understanding of omnichannel customers Hancocks, a UK-based confectionery wholesaler and part of the World of Sweets Group, is to deploy Algonomy’s Omnichannel Personalisation Platform. By using AI, customer segmentation, and predictive models that Algonomy’s platform affords, Hancocks is set to deliver online content, product recommendations, search results, and browsing experience based on individual customer profiles. The wholesaler serves a […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub June 7, 2023June 7, 2023 2 min read Technology & InnovationShoppersOmnichannelAIMarketing: SocialTwitterEconomyInternational - UKDept. BakeryBOPISMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationInclusivityStrategyDeliveryData & InsightsBrick and MortarPricing & Promotions 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Purpose Giant Eagle launches in-house retail media network Leap The platform leverages the chain’s loyalty program, bringing personalized ads to shoppers in-store, in-app, on social media and elsewhere, said Damian Scott, who heads up the grocer’s retail media and front-end digital operations. Dive Brief: Giant Eagle announced on Wednesday the debut of Leap Media Group, an in-house retail media arm that leverages the regional […] Grocery Dive June 7, 2023June 8, 2023 < 1 min read Marketing: Retail MediaGiant EagleMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionShoppersOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: SocialMarketing: In StoreMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationESG and CSR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Purpose How Target went from loud and proud — to silent The retailer remains quiet after pulling some Pride merchandise due to safety concerns. LGBTQ+ groups and marketers say that sends the wrong message. MarketingDive June 7, 2023June 7, 2023 < 1 min read TargetInclusivity 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Purpose Why Retailers Must Strive for Supply Chain Automation In April 2023, Walmart unveiled its plans to automate its supply chain network by 2026 to increase productivity and enhance the customer and associate experience. With customer expectations higher than ever and supply chain disruptions impacting inventory levels, we can expect many other companies to follow in Walmart’s footsteps by taking steps to automate their […] Shouvik Banerjee June 7, 2023June 7, 2023 3 min read Technology & InnovationAIOperations & Supply ChainVendorsData & InsightsWalmartShoppersPredictions and ForecastsDept. NonfoodSustainabilityTech: AIExecutivesCOVID19 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Purpose Loblaw To Wind Down Third-Party Marketplace The Toronto Sun reports that “Loblaw Companies Ltd. says it’s shutting down its third-party marketplace.” Spokesperson Catherine Thomas tells the Sun that “the company has learned a lot about what customers are shopping for online, but that given the rapid change in e-commerce over the past three years, Loblaw has decided to focus on its […] MorningNewsBeat June 7, 2023June 7, 2023 < 1 min read VendorsSustainabilityStrategyShoppersMerchandisingDept. PharmacyDept. Pet 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Purpose Your Views: Business. Not Personal. Yesterday we took note of a Boston Globe story about how youth organizers with the Hyde Square Task Force in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, did significant market research and figured out that a grocery cart of items at their local Stop & Shop cost $34 more than the same products at the chain’s store in suburban […] MorningNewsBeat June 7, 2023June 7, 2023 12 min read EconomyAhold DelhaizeDept. FuelBrick and MortarWegmansShoppersAmazonStore LocationThick DataDollar GeneralDept. GroceryLegal & CriminalDept. BeverageTechnology & InnovationConsumersSustainabilityCOVID19Customer ExperienceAssociatesCompetitionWalmartHoliday & EventsMarketing: UGCDept. FreshMarketing: VoiceOwned Brands (Private Label)Albertsons / SafewayPredictions and ForecastsRestaurantsStrategyCPG: Adult BeverageDept. Adult BevOperations & Supply Chain 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Purpose Poundland taps Recite Me tech to support support job applicants with disabilities online Poundland has launched a suite of digital accessibility tools to support job applicants and workers with disabilities online. The Recite Me toolbar on the Poundland Careers website removes obstacles for those with disabilities, visual impairments, learning difficulties, and the population of an older age. Carina Mardenborough, Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing Manager at Poundland, comments: “As […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub June 7, 2023June 7, 2023 < 1 min read Marketing: SocialTwitterTechnology & InnovationAssociatesInclusivityInternational - UKDept. NonfoodHealth & WellnessCoca Cola 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Purpose Scarred by the 2008 Recession and COVID, 48% of Gen Z Frequently Shops at Discount Stores As the oldest members of Gen Z move into their mid-20s and the youngest enter their teen years, personal finance concerns are high on their list of worries. That sense of unease is to be expected from a cohort shaped by both the 2008-2009 Great Recession and the COVID pandemic, and it’s had a big […] Retail TouchPoints June 7, 2023June 8, 2023 4 min read ConsumersHealth & WellnessBrick and MortarEconomyCOVID19Marketing: SocialSustainabilityResults & InvestmentShoppersESG and CSRTechnology & InnovationThick DataData VisualizationBNPLTrends: FinanceInternationalReturnsDept. BeverageOmnichannelAssociatesDeliveryDept. ApparelDept. GroceryOperations & Supply ChainInclusivity 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
Corporate Purpose Industry Awards Help Boost Brand Reputation — and Sales. Here’s How to Apply to Win Winning an industry award is like earning special recognition that can make a big difference for retailers. It’s not just a shiny trophy on a shelf; it has the power to boost a brand’s reputation and increase sales. When a retailer wins an award, it exemplifies being trustworthy, reliable and respected. Customers look for these […] Mike Szczesny June 7, 2023June 7, 2023 2 min read ShoppersData & InsightsAssociatesConsumersCompetitionTargetSustainabilityOperations & Supply ChainMerchandisingMarketing: UGCMarketing: Loyalty & Subscription 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Purpose 4CAST Investment Group including Ben Stokes, Stuart Broad and Jofra Archer backs Sixes Social Cricket Ahead of its US expansion, immersive cricket experience Sixes Social Cricket has secured an undisclosed investment from 4CAST Investment Group, which includes the likes of Ben Stokes, Stuart Broad, Jofra Archer, KL Rahul and Jason Roy. Created by the founders of Scottish restaurant and butcher Mac & Wild, Calum Mackinnon and Andy Waugh, Sixes opened […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub June 7, 2023June 7, 2023 2 min read Results & InvestmentInternationalESG and CSRTechnology & InnovationPartnershipsInternational - UKRestaurantsFlagship StoresDept. GroceryDept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Purpose Payments veterans Guy Harris and Eric M. Hoffman join chargeback management technology firm Chargebacks911 Chargebacks911 has announced the appointment of Guy Harris as its Chairman of the board, and Eric M. Hoffman as President of Interbank Solutions and board member. Monica Eaton, CEO and Founder at Chargebacks911, comments: “I couldn’t be more excited to bring onboard Guy Harris and Eric Hoffman. It is rare to find two financial powerhouses […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub June 6, 2023June 6, 2023 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationMarketing: SocialTwitterExecutivesConsumersResults & InvestmentPepsiCoInclusivity 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Purpose Stop & Shop Accused Of “Ripping Off” Low Income Neighborhoods The Boston Globe this morning reports that “the teenage sleuths of Hyde Square are at it again. “Six years after prompting TD Garden to donate $1.65 million for a skating rink after discovering the complex failed to hold fund-raisers for local recreation programs as required by state law, they have another behemoth in their sights: […] MorningNewsBeat June 6, 2023June 6, 2023 3 min read Ahold DelhaizeDept. GroceryBrick and MortarDept. FrozenStrategyShoppersPredictions and ForecastsPhilanthropyOperations & Supply ChainEconomyDept. NonfoodDept. Fresh 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Purpose HRG promotes three associates WAUKESHA, Wis. — HRG has promoted three associates to new roles. Steve Hill was elevated to PC development/technical analyst lead and Cat Renwick and Noah Rosenthal were both promoted to category analysts. Hill has been with HRG since 2019. In his new role, HRG’s developer team will report to him, and he will be responsible for […] MMR June 6, 2023June 6, 2023 2 min read AssociatesDept. PetTechnology & InnovationDept. HBCShoppersMarketing: TradeConsumersHealth & WellnessData & InsightsInclusivityMerchandisingResults & InvestmentTech: AITech: RoboticsAI 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Purpose Walmart incubator arm Store No8 and Outlier Ventures target startups focused on building in Web3 Store No8, Walmart’s incubation arm, and Outlier Ventures, a Web3 investor, have announced the launch of the Store No8 dCommerce Base Camp accelerator programme. Applications open today, and the 12-week initiative will begin in mid-August. The aim is to help a select cohort of startups focused on building in Web3 to deliver solutions that improve […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub June 6, 2023June 6, 2023 2 min read Technology & InnovationWalmartAICryptoMarketing: SocialTwitterPartnershipsTargetEconomyMetaverseConsumersData & InsightsDeliveryblockchainESG and CSRExecutivesTrends: TechMarketing: Direct & Personalization 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Purpose Sprouts spotlights plant-based sales boom, refrigerant changes In a new report, the specialty grocery chain shared its sustainability progress in 2022 and described upcoming efforts for this year. Grocery Dive June 6, 2023June 6, 2023 < 1 min read Trends: Food and BeverageHealth & WellnessSustainability 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Purpose With Consumers Awash in Subscriptions, Brands Set Sights on Paid Membership The subscription economy has been the subject of dire headlines recently, with terms like “subscription fatigue,” “the great unsubscribe” and even “subscription apocalypse” being bandied about. Some stats support the gloomy outlook: according to Kearney, 40% of consumers feel they have too many subscriptions, and subscription ecommerce is predicted to have its slowest growth year […] Retail TouchPoints June 6, 2023June 6, 2023 7 min read ConsumersShoppersStreamingMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionAmazonTechnology & InnovationDept. NonfoodCostcoMarketing: SocialPricing & PromotionsRestaurantsMarketing: TradeEconomyDept. BeverageResults & InvestmentMarketing: Digital MediaExecutivesCompetitionReturnsDept. HBCPredictions and ForecastsDept. ApparelWalmartSustainabilityMarketing: In StoreData & InsightsMarketing: BroadcastDept. DeliPartnershipsESG and CSRDept. Fresh PreparedDeliveryMerchandisingBest BuyBlueApronBrick and MortarCOVID19Operations & Supply Chain 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Purpose Target Leapfrogs Walmart For Upscale Grocery Approach Bloomberg has a story about how “a slew of retailers are beefing up their grocery investments to lure in consumers cutting back on non-essentials like clothing and electronics. But as they lay out plans to improve their food offerings and supply chains, the big question is how does one compete with the mighty Walmart Inc. on […] Written by MorningNewsBeat June 8, 2023June 8, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Purpose Circana reveals 2022 New Product Pacesetters CHICAGO – Circana, formerly IRI and The NPD Group, has released its 2022 New Product Pacesetters, the 28th annual report revealing the top new product launches across food and beverage and nonfood sectors. The report illustrates the enduring power of CPG innovation, revealing that consumer spending on new product offerings remained elevated last year despite challenges […] Written by MMR June 8, 2023June 8, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Purpose Walmart Upgrades Its Digital Ad Network From Advertising Age: “Walmart Connect, which has made huge gains in recent years through digital advertising, is testing ways to bolster in-store pieces of its retail media network. “For the first time, Walmart Connect is selling ads on its revamped in-store radio network and integrating sampling programs with online offerings. While aspects of Walmart Connect’s […] Written by MorningNewsBeat June 7, 2023June 8, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Purpose H-E-B expands its discount format Several years after opening its last Joe V’s location, H-E-B is reigniting the banner with two locations set to open in Dallas by 2025. Dive Brief: H-E-B announced Tuesday it is opening two Joe V’s Smart Shop by H-E-B stores in Dallas, marking the first time the grocer’s discount format will appear outside of the Houston area. […] Written by Grocery Dive June 7, 2023June 8, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Purpose Giant Eagle launches in-house retail media network Leap The platform leverages the chain’s loyalty program, bringing personalized ads to shoppers in-store, in-app, on social media and elsewhere, said Damian Scott, who heads up the grocer’s retail media and front-end digital operations. Dive Brief: Giant Eagle announced on Wednesday the debut of Leap Media Group, an in-house retail media arm that leverages the regional […] Written by Grocery Dive June 7, 2023June 8, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked