Corporate Purpose Dick’s Sporting Goods Integrates Traceability into Sourcing Operations Dick’s Sporting Goods will expand its use of sourcing solutions from Inspectorio, incorporating traceability as it centralizes its production chain activities under the solution provider’s AI platform. After utilizing Inspectorio’s Responsible Sourcing and Inspection solutions for over three years, Dick’s will add the company’s Traceability and Transparency, Production Monitoring, and Lab Testing modules into its supply chain operations. Dick’s will leverage […] Retail TouchPoints October 4, 2024October 4, 2024 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationAIOperations & Supply ChainDept. Sporting goodsDept. NonfoodESG and CSRMarketing: Social MediaData & InsightsSustainability 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Purpose How to build a strong digital presence for your e-commerce business When it comes to building a brand online, specifically in the e-commerce space, it can feel like an incredibly daunting task. It’s an oversaturated market in the digital realm and to ensure your business succeeds, you really need to ensure you stand out from the competition (and there’s a lot of competition!). There are a […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub October 4, 2024October 4, 2024 4 min read Marketing: Social MediaESG and CSRData & InsightsMarketing: UGCCompetitionTargetConsumersGoogleInternational - UKMeta (Facebook)Technology & InnovationTikTokTwitter 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Purpose What’s for Dinner: Convenient Meals for Today’s Families The age-old question, “What’s for dinner?” has evolved dramatically over the decades, shaped by societal changes and consumer demands. In a world where speed of service, affordability, portability, and dietary preferences take center stage, families today are more interested in finding meal solutions that satisfy everyone at the table without sacrificing quality or convenience, […] Grocerant Guru October 4, 2024October 4, 2024 5 min read Dept. GroceryBrick and MortarData & InsightsRestaurantsDept. FreshHealth & WellnessMarketing: Social MediaConsumersDept. Fresh PreparedDept. DeliWaWaPredictions and ForecastsConsultingTwitterThick DataMeta (Facebook)Dept. DairyESG and CSRDept. Natural / OrganicDept. OTCDept. PerimeterMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationShoppersStrategyTrends: Food and Beverage7-Eleven & Speedway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Purpose AAFA pushes again for Facebook, Instagram to join the notorious markets list One association member said Meta’s social platforms “pose the most significant threat” to its IP and brand integrity of any global platform. RetailDive October 4, 2024October 4, 2024 < 1 min read Meta (Facebook)Marketing: Social MediaESG and CSR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Purpose Meta’s Quiet Election Four years ago, ahead of the 2020 U.S. presidential election, Meta was in a different place. Its name was Facebook. Its CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, was donating hundreds of millions of dollars to election integrity efforts. Its outsized role in the 2016 U.S. presidential loomed ahead of another moment in the spotlight. And within months, it […] Bigtechnology October 4, 2024October 4, 2024 4 min read Technology & InnovationAIGovernmentMeta (Facebook)Marketing: Social MediaData & InsightsAmazonESG and CSRPodcastsBigTechExecutivesChatGPTTech: AR and VRMarketing: BroadcastMetaverseAutonomous VehiclesStreamingStrategyDept. FreshWeatherColgate-PalmoliveConsumersDept. NonfoodPredictions and ForecastsStore LocationTikTok 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Purpose Startup Stories: Ella d’Amato, Co-Founder and CEO (aka Chief Believer) at i love it RTIH gets the lowdown on i love it from Ella d’Amato, the former interim CEO of online marketplace notonthehighstreet. RTIH: Tell us about yourself and i love it. Ella d’Amato: I grew up in Weymouth with six siblings and left school at 15. I spent time in hospitality, trained at a chiropractic clinic, and worked at […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub October 4, 2024October 4, 2024 5 min read Technology & InnovationAIData & InsightsExecutivesMarketing: Social MediaESG and CSRShoppersPredictions and ForecastsOmnichannelResults & InvestmentMarketing: BrandCompetitionLegal & CriminalOperations & Supply ChainQ CommerceRestaurantsPartnershipssocial commerceDept. NonfoodTrends: RetailCOVID19Twitter 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Purpose BFCM 2024: How E-commerce Businesses Can Prepare for Success Just like how the Super Bowl is a day for sports enthusiasts or the re-release of a famous franchise movie is a treat for the fans, Black Friday and Cyber Monday (BFCM) is a tailor-made event for e-commerce businesses to boost revenue, attract new customers, and build brand loyalty. As BFCM 2024 approaches in less […] 0 Author Missing October 3, 2024October 3, 2024 8 min read Data & InsightsTechnology & InnovationAIShoppersDeliveryHoliday & EventsMarketing: Social MediaReturnsMarketing: TradePricing & PromotionsESG and CSROperations & Supply ChainConsumersDept. NonfoodMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationOmnichannelMeta (Facebook)CompetitionAcquisitionStore LocationTargetMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionPartnershipssocial commerceMarketing: UGCGamingStreamingTikTokShopifyDept. Toys & GamesMarketing: In StoreStrategyInternational - UKTech: AR and VRBrick and MortarMarketing: Digital MediaDept. Apparel 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Purpose Unlocking the Potential of Radio in MMM In today’s complex media landscape, marketers are constantly seeking ways to optimize their media strategies and understand which channels are driving return on investment (ROI). Generally, television, digital, and social media receive the lion’s share of attention (and spend). Many marketers believe that audio, including radio, is difficult to measure in Marketing Mix Models (MMM) […] Nielsen October 3, 2024October 3, 2024 3 min read Marketing: BroadcastBig DataInsight ProvidersStreamingDeliveryData & InsightsMarketing: Digital MediaResults & InvestmentMarketing: Social MediaWeatherPodcastsInternationalESG and CSRMarketing: TradePredictions and ForecastsTrends: MarketingAI 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Purpose Stay Ahead: Digital Signage Revolution In this week’s newsletter, we explore key strategies to enhance your operations. The NRF Foundation’s new customer conflict de-escalation training is equipping front-line employees with the skills to manage challenging situations and create a safer shopping environment. We also dive into the growing impact of digital signage, with over 60% of retailers investing in technologies […] Trakwell.ai (formerly Doorcounts) October 3, 2024October 3, 2024 3 min read Data & InsightsTechnology & InnovationAIDeliveryShoppersMarketing: OOHMarketing: In StoreAssociatesPredictions and ForecastsOperations & Supply ChainConsumersSustainabilityBrick and MortarTrends: MarketingDept. PharmacyESG and CSRHoliday & EventsTech: IoTMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationAmazonGovernmentWalmart 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Purpose Aldi’s Growing Food Industry Influence Aldi’s Fan Favorites list has become a vital barometer for both the grocery industry and consumer trends. Why? Because the selections reflect emerging shopper preferences, and Aldi’s ability to act quickly on consumer feedback is a blueprint for others. Aldi fans voted to bring back Huntington Home Swedish Dish Cloths, but more importantly, this […] Grocerant Guru October 3, 2024October 3, 2024 3 min read Regional GroceryAldiShoppersRestaurantsData & InsightsDept. GroceryConsumersOwned Brands (Private Label)Brick and MortarDept. FreshMarketing: Social MediaTrader JoesESG and CSR7-Eleven & SpeedwaySustainabilityDept. OTCThick DataDept. PerimeterInclusivityStrategyTrends: ConsumerDept. BeverageDept. DeliDept. Fresh PreparedTechnology & InnovationDivestituresMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionPackagingPredictions and ForecastsDept. NonfoodTrends: Marketing 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Purpose Channel 4 and Nicorette partner For Stoptober Channel 4 has announced its first social branded entertainment series with Nicorette. Future Me is a new four-part digital series that follows lifelong adult tobacco users on their quitting journeys. Rupinder Downie, content solutions leader at Channel 4 said: “The power of this series comes… This story continues at Channel 4 and Nicorette partner For Stoptober […] Talking Retail October 3, 2024October 3, 2024 < 1 min read Johnson & JohnsonJ&JPartnershipsPredictions and ForecastsESG and CSR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Purpose Luggage Brand Béis Rolls Out Resale Offering Seeking to score in the fast-growing resale market, luggage brand Béis has launched Second Béis using the Trove platform. The ecommerce experience from Trove, which acquired the full-service resale platform Recurate in August 2024, includes mixed-cart functionality that allows customers to combine both new and used products in a single checkout. Powered by Trove resale […] Retail TouchPoints October 3, 2024October 3, 2024 < 1 min read RecommerceOperations & Supply ChainShopifyMarketing: Social MediaSustainabilityTechnology & InnovationExecutivesPricing & PromotionsData & InsightsAcquisition 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Purpose 5 ways grocers can master shoppable video, connected TV Social media platforms like TikTok put consumers in shopping mode 24/7, so retailers need to know how to create engaging content, said Chris Bruderle, IAB’s VP of industry insights and content strategy. Grocery Dive October 2, 2024October 2, 2024 < 1 min read Marketing: BroadcastMarketing: Social MediaConsumersTikTokStrategyESG and CSRData & Insights 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Purpose Why Branding Side Dishes for Takeout Matters Side dishes have long been an underappreciated part of the culinary landscape, often treated as a mere afterthought to the main course. However, in today’s competitive retail and restaurant market, branding a quality side dish as a standalone takeout option is a smart strategy that can drive unit sales, store sales, and boost brand […] Grocerant Guru October 2, 2024October 2, 2024 5 min read ConsumersRestaurantsShoppersDept. GroceryData & InsightsDept. DairyMarketing: BrandOperations & Supply ChainStrategyDept. FreshAssociatesDept. PerimeterMarketing: In StoreMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionBrick and MortarPricing & PromotionsUnileverESG and CSRPredictions and ForecastsSustainabilityTechnology & InnovationDept. Natural / Organic 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Purpose How to plan with business outcomes in mind If there’s a common thread in the big marketing stories of the last few years, it’s that wins and losses are measured in terms of business outcomes, not media consumption metrics. Of course, one doesn’t go without the other, but too many marketers are absorbed by what’s right in front of them—their media plans and […] Nielsen October 1, 2024October 1, 2024 3 min read Insight ProvidersBig DataData & InsightsShoppersAcquisitionThick DataExecutivesCustomer ExperienceConsumersInternationalTechnology & InnovationMarketing: BroadcastAgenciesStreamingData VisualizationESG and CSROperations & Supply ChainMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionStrategy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Purpose Georgia Walmart to Host Girl Scouts ‘DreamLab’ Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia will open its latest Girl Scout DreamLab in a Walmart Supercenter in Albany, Ga., marking the first time that the experiential concept will be integrated within a retail environment. Six other DreamLabs are already open nationwide, with plans for further expansion. The concept was developed by Girls Scouts of the […] Retail TouchPoints October 1, 2024October 1, 2024 2 min read WalmartPodcastsStrategyMarketing: Social MediaSustainabilityStore LocationExecutivesAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Purpose 7 Tips on Creating a Strong Product Launch In-Store As a product manufacturer, the success of your new product launch heavily relies on the brand experience you create for customers in-store with your retail partners. A strong brand experience not only helps in effectively promoting your products but also creates a lasting impression on your target audience. To help you achieve this, we have […] Retail Bound October 1, 2024October 1, 2024 3 min read ShoppersPackagingTargetMarketing: In StoreMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: TradePartnershipsPricing & PromotionsESG and CSRConsumersMerchandisingMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionData & InsightsPop UpsTechnology & InnovationMarketing: BrandStore FormatStrategyAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Purpose New Fanta Afterlife train campaign Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) has announced the launch of a new nationwide Beetlejuice Beetlejuice-inspired Fanta Halloween campaign that features the movie’s Afterlife Train. Out-of-home, digital and cinema advertising, and social media, will invite consumers to scan QR codes to board the Fanta Afterlife Train on… This story continues at New Fanta Afterlife train campaign Or […] Talking Retail October 1, 2024October 1, 2024 < 1 min read Coca ColaConsumersPartnershipsMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: OOHHoliday & EventsESG and CSR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Purpose How United Airlines’ Media Network Helped Univision Engage with Spanish-Speaking Travelers The rise of retail media has inspired not just retailers but a whole raft of other businesses to launch their own media networks, drawing on their connections with consumers and commerce systems to introduce a new revenue stream. Among the entrants to the broader world of “commerce media” are ride-sharing services Uber and Lyft; BNPL […] Retail TouchPoints October 1, 2024October 1, 2024 4 min read PartnershipsSustainabilityConsumersData & InsightsPredictions and ForecastsTargetMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionHealth & WellnessMarketing: Social MediaInstacartStreamingMarketing: Retail MediaPricing & PromotionsMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationTechnology & InnovationShoppersExecutivesOwned Brands (Private Label)Marketing: In StoreMarketing: Digital MediaDeliveryTrends: FinanceBNPL 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Purpose NBWA CEO: Beers Needs ‘Durability’ When ‘There Are New Rules to the Game’ For both the beer industry and the larger political and social environment, “there are new rules to the game,” National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) president and CEO Craig Purser said in his opening remarks of the trade group’s Annual Convention in San Diego. Brewbound October 1, 2024October 1, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. BeverageDept. Adult BevExecutivesSustainabilityGovernmentESG and CSR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Purpose Strategic Partnerships: The Key to Growth for Local Food Retailers Consumers are dynamic not static, in the dynamic landscape of food retailing, strategic partnerships have emerged as a critical driver of growth, particularly for regional and local food retailers. Steven Johnson the Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®, believes that these collaborations allow brands to leverage the strengths of established platforms to […] Grocerant Guru October 1, 2024October 1, 2024 4 min read PartnershipsConsumersDept. GroceryData & InsightsFood DeliveryDept. PerimeterDept. BakeryDeliveryDoorDashMarketing: Social MediaShoppersInstacartDept. BeverageTechnology & InnovationDept. FreshOperations & Supply ChainPackagingGrubhubUbereatsMeta (Facebook)TwitterInsight ProvidersCOVID19RestaurantsPricing & PromotionsPredictions and ForecastsPostmates ESG and CSR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Purpose Warby Parker’s Remarkable Vision with Neil Blumenthal, co-CEO and Co-Founder Joining us for a fascinating interview is Neil Blumenthal, co-founder and co-CEO of Warby Parker, one of the most successful and innovative “disruptor brands” to emerge in the past two decades. Neil shares the brand’s origin story, what makes Warby Parker remarkable, why they’ve aggressively invested in brick-and-mortar locations, the critical interplay between digital and […] Remarkable Retail Podcast October 1, 2024October 1, 2024 3 min read Technology & InnovationAIPodcastsWarby ParkerMarketing: Social MediaExecutivesInternational - North AmericaAmazonESG and CSRDept. GroceryWalmartTikTokStrategyResults & InvestmentPricing & PromotionsPredictions and ForecastsPartnershipsMeta (Facebook)Dept. ApparelEconomyCostcoHoliday & EventsGoogleData & InsightsMarketing: BroadcastDept. FreshStreaming 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Purpose 10 Things to Consider When Looking for a New Product Manufacturer Choosing a manufacturer is one of the most crucial decisions you’ll make for your beauty and personal care business. Whether you’re looking to produce hair care, face, body, or other types of products, the right partnership can make or break your brand. Following are some essential factors to consider when you are looking for a […] RangeMe September 30, 2024September 30, 2024 2 min read PartnershipsSustainabilityOperations & Supply ChainConsumersVendorsShoppersResults & InvestmentPackagingDept. HBCInternationalMarketing: UGCTechnology & InnovationDept. PerimeterLegal & CriminalDept. FreshDeliveryData & InsightsMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionStrategy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Purpose How brands can reduce their carbon footprint to make advertising gains Marketers who incorporate sustainability into their media planning hit KPIs earlier, per an ANA study that included the likes of Kroger and Coca-Cola. MarketingDive September 30, 2024September 30, 2024 < 1 min read SustainabilityStrategyKrogerCoca Cola 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Purpose Ann Taylor Returns to Canada with 90 Hudson’s Bay Shop-in-Shops Fashion brands Ann Taylor and Loft are headed back to Canada via a series of shop-in-shops at Hudson’s Bay stores across the country. The partnership was developed by brand management firm Centric Brands and will mark the first time either brand has been available in Canada since 2020. Loft shop-in-shop at Hudson’s Bay in Canada. […] Retail TouchPoints September 30, 2024September 30, 2024 2 min read International - North AmericaReturnsShoppersDept. HBCPartnershipsDept. ApparelMarketing: Social MediaInternationalMergersTrends: RetailESG and CSRExecutivesMerchandisingPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: BrandBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Purpose McDonald’s: The Brand America Loves to Visit McDonald’s has been a cornerstone of American fast-food culture, and its popularity shows no signs of slowing down. Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® and the team at Tacoma, based Foodservice Solutions® wants you to know you are not the only one that visits McDonalds. In fact, nearly 87% of U.S. households visited the chain at […] Grocerant Guru September 30, 2024September 30, 2024 4 min read RestaurantsConsumersData & InsightsShoppersDept. GroceryMarketing: Social MediaInsight ProvidersDeliveryMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionTwitterMeta (Facebook)Technology & InnovationDept. FreshMarketing: BrandInternational - North AmericaESG and CSRTrends: ConsumerDept. BeverageMarketing: TradeStore LocationCOVID19Operations & Supply Chain 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Purpose Will No Tax on Tips Help or Hurt Employees Restaurant Employees? The team at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® is wondering out loud about no taxing of tips as immediate income. From restaurant servers to bartenders and delivery drivers, many service workers rely heavily on tips to supplement their income. But what happens when governments decide to remove taxes on those tips? The proposal to […] Grocerant Guru September 29, 2024September 29, 2024 5 min read AssociatesESG and CSRGovernmentData & InsightsResults & InvestmentRestaurantsPredictions and ForecastsPepsiCoEconomyDeliveryConsumersShoppers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Purpose Consumer Loyalty, Data & Partnerships with Epsilon’s Dave Peterson The CPGGUYS are joined in this episode by Dave Peterson, GM & global head of retail media at Epsilon, where he is responsible for unifying Epsilon’s global retail media assets and teams to accelerate retailer and brand adoption of the company’s unified retail media platform around the world. This episode is sponsored by Epsilon. Find […] The CPG Guys September 28, 2024September 28, 2024 2 min read Technology & InnovationAIInsight ProvidersMarketing: Retail MediaConsumersMarketing: Social MediaData & InsightsMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionPartnershipsShoppersPodcastsDept. HBCMarketing: ShopperStreamingOmnichannelSponsoredSustainability 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Purpose The New Role of Visceral and Voice Food Marketing Success does leave clues and consumers are dynamic not static and according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® as U.S. consumers face rising costs, the dining landscape is evolving in real-time. A recent study by Givex reveals that 41 percent of Americans are eating out less, 45 percent have […] Grocerant Guru September 28, 2024September 28, 2024 5 min read ConsumersTechnology & InnovationData & InsightsRestaurantsAIGoogleDept. GroceryESG and CSRMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionShoppersSustainabilityDept. NonfoodMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationPredictions and ForecastsCompetitionMarketing: Social MediaConsultingInsight ProvidersBrick and MortarMarketing: VoiceMarketing: TradePricing & PromotionsMarketing: BrandCustomer ExperienceDeliveryAmazonStrategy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Purpose Hands On With Meta’s New Orion Augmented Reality Glasses Wearing the glasses during a demo at Meta’s Menlo Park headquarters this week. This week, I became one of the few people outside Meta to try its new ‘Orion’ augmented reality glasses. The product is a technological marvel, layering computing on top of the real world in a lightweight wearable device. It’s so good — […] Bigtechnology September 27, 2024September 27, 2024 5 min read Technology & InnovationAIMeta (Facebook)Marketing: Social MediaData & InsightsPodcastsAmazonTech: AR and VRChatGPTExecutivesMetaverseStreamingBigTechMarketing: BroadcastESG and CSRTwitterDept. NonfoodDept. Toys & GamesOperations & Supply ChainCryptoUnileverGooglePartnershipsResults & InvestmentStrategySustainability 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Purpose Ranked: The Fastest Shrinking Jobs in the U.S. (2023-2033F) See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Ranked: Occupations With the Most Projected Job Cuts This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. As the economy shifts, the employment landscape changes. […] Written by Visual Capitalist September 26, 2024September 26, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Purpose US Government Accuses Visa of Being an Illegal Monopoly The Department of Justice alleges Visa has an excessive stranglehold on debit card transactions. Written by RetailWire September 26, 2024September 26, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Purpose Adobe Predicts 8.4% Growth in Online Holiday Sales, Driven by Discounting Adobe expects U.S. online sales to hit a record $240.8 billion this holiday shopping season (covering the period from Nov. 1 to Dec. 31), representing 8.4% growth year-over-year. Shopping on mobile devices also is expected to hit a new milestone, growing 12.8% YoY to contribute a record $128.1 billion, which would represent a 53.2% share of online spend this season […] Written by Retail TouchPoints September 26, 2024September 26, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Purpose Future of Marketing: Part One Today, we’re kicking off a special two-part series answering your questions about all things marketing. Scott puts on his professor hat and answers your questions surrounding common marketing misconceptions, the power of community-driven marketing, and what the future holds for the industry. Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Subscribe to No Mercy / No Malice Buy “The […] Written by The Prof G Show September 20, 2024September 20, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Purpose Charted: Maxed-Out Credit Cards by Generation See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Credit Card Utilization By Generation This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. In the first quarter of 2024, the nationwide aggregate credit card […] Written by Visual Capitalist September 20, 2024September 20, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked