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Don’t panic! | In focus: Christmas top-up

In the run-up to Christmas Day, the convenience store is the go-to destination for last-minute top-ups; everything from alcohol to eggs, from batteries to Sellotape will be sought, so to capitalise on this ‘every eventuality’ occasion, retailers need to stock up. Also, it’s often the… This story continues at Don’t panic! | In focus: Christmas […]
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Brown-Forman Beats Expectations; CEO Warns of “Painful” Tariffs

Brown-Forman, the leading exporter of U.S. spirits to the world, beat analysts’ expectations in its latest quarterly earnings report, thanks to a jump in demand from its more premium whiskies. But the president and CEO of the Jack Daniels Whiskey maker cautioned that with potential tariffs looming it was facing “so many potential scenarios and […]
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New Kopparberg Crisp Apple variant

Kopparberg, a partner of Budweiser Brewing Group, has announced its latest product – Crisp Apple. The 4% ABV fruit cider will be available in both bottles and cans and is billed to offer drinkers the opportunity to try a modern apple cider, from a brand… This story continues at New Kopparberg Crisp Apple variant Or […]
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What Restaurants Can Learn About Holiday Sales from Research

  The holiday season offers a golden opportunity for restaurants to capitalize on evolving consumer behavior, particularly during Thanksgiving, where convenience and quality drive demand. Popmenu’s latest survey reveals compelling insights into how consumers are embracing Ready-2-Eat and Heat-n-Eat meal solutions, creating lucrative opportunities for innovative restaurants according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, […]
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Constellation Brands Considers ‘Levers’ to Pull Should Proposed Tariffs Materialize

Constellation Brands its weighing its options in the face of proposed 25% tariffs on goods imported from Mexico and Canada under the incoming second Trump administration. CFO Garth Hankinson discussed the company’s position during a fireside chat with managing director Dara Mohsenian at the Morgan Stanley Consumer and Retail Conference on Tuesday.
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Facing Nike ‘softness,’ Foot Locker sales fall 1.4%

​[[{“value”:” Dive Brief CEO Mary Dillon said the retailer has made progress on its strategy, but was hurt by a more cautious consumer. Published Dec. 4, 2024 Foot Locker unveiled a reimagined “Home Court” store in partnership with Nike in New York City on Aug. 21, 2024. Courtesy of Foot Locker “}]] 
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💸 Svedka Sold: Constellation & Sazerac Make a Deal

Brewbound Insiders are reading details of Constellation Brands’ latest divestment in its wine and spirits division, with the sale of Svedka Vodka to Sazerac. Insiders are also diving into the latest weekly scan data from Circana; reading about the closure of Cisco’s Portsmouth taproom; and catching up on several job changes.
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Wally’s Wine & Spirits Joins Century Plaza’s Urban Retail Concept

Wally’s Wine & Spirits, a gourmet retail destination that offers wine, artisan cheese, charcuterie and a select menu of California-French food, will debut a new concept from Reuben Brothers at Century Plaza in Los Angeles next year. Set to open in summer 2025, the new Wally’s concept will feature a 2,500-square-foot interior and a 1,500-square-foot […]
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Molson Coors Leadership on Blue Moon, Simply Spiked, Price Increases and M&A Approach

Molson Coors measures Blue Moon against the total industry, not just craft, CEO Gavin Hattersley explained Tuesday during the Morgan Stanley Global Consumer and Retail Conference. “We don’t measure it on craft because craft’s really struggling at the moment. And so we’re measuring success with Blue Moon on the total industry,” Hattersley said. “And on… […]
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Beyond Disability: Inclusive Marketing in an Intersectional World

As we approach International Day of Persons with Disabilities on December 3, brands, advertisers and media platforms face a shifting landscape in diverse marketing. With changing political, economic, and social dynamics, understanding audiences—including disabled people—requires precision and nuance. This is especially true when considering the intersectional identities that many individuals have. Let’s examine the expectations, […]
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How Olive Garden Eases Holiday Meal Problems When You Have Company

  Holidays often bring joy—and a hefty dose of stress—especially when hosting family or friends. From juggling meal prep to satisfying varied taste preferences, the kitchen can quickly transform from a cozy haven into a battleground. According to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®, Olive Garden, known for its Italian-American comfort […]
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Waterfront Street Kitchen & Bar near London ExCel taps Sticky NFC ordering tech as it opens doors to public

A new London ExCel Waterfront Street Kitchen & Bar recently opened, with the 400 capacity space offering an all day dining experience at the Immerse LDN district. In a LinkedIn post, Harry Ridley, Head of Technology at Levy UK & Ireland, who worked on the project, said: “Waterfront has received my Tech of the Month […]
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Six Innovative New RangeMe Suppliers Land Deals with Co-op’s Incubator Program

Six exciting new suppliers hit Co-op shelves this past November month following the UK convenience retailer’s search for a fresh wave of values-led, quality and innovative food and drink businesses to participate in its mentoring and support scheme, the Apiary. The producers, which submitted their products via RangeMe, now have their brands stocked in more […]
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The 65-Inch HDTV Syndrome Evolves: Expanding Foodservice Disruption

  Foodservice Solutions® recent Grocerant ScoreCards reveal a profound shift in consumer behavior at the crossroads of technology, retail food sales, and consumer preferences. This intersection continues to drive the growth of the grocerant niche, reshaping food distribution channels and dining habits, according to Steven Johnson, Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA-based Foodservice Solutions®. The latest […]
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Has Pizza Hut’s Marketing Team Lost its Relevance?

  Pizza Hut’s latest marketing effort, introducing a Tomato Wine in partnership with Kansas-based Irvine’s Just Beyond Paradise Winery, raises significant questions about the relevance of its marketing strategy in a food industry driven by consumer preferences, mix-and-match meal bundling, and evolving tastes, according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. […]
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Unilever presents new snackable Magnum Bonbon

Unilever has launched a new snacking format, Magnum Bonbon, to encourage new ice cream occasions, such as big nights in and the sofa snacking moment. Magnum Bonbon is available now in three flavours: White Chocolate & Cookie, Salted Caramel & Almond and Gold Caramel Billionaire.… This story continues at Unilever presents new snackable Magnum Bonbon […]
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Hispanic Flavors Fueling Fast Food and Convenience Store Growth: A Focus on Youth and Handheld Foods

  The U.S. food industry is witnessing a dynamic shift as Hispanic flavors gain traction, fueled by the rapidly growing Hispanic demographic and its cultural influence according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®, who stated, ‘do not over-look the importance of the Hispanic consumer as you look a customer ahead’. […]
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Coca-Cola brings back ‘The World Needs More Santas Christmas’ ads

Coca-Cola has announced the return of its ‘World Needs More Santas’ on the runup to Christmas. The advert aims to remind everyone that one act of Christmas kindness can bring out the ‘inner Santa’ in each of us, supported by video-on-demand, cinema, and out-of-home advertising.… This story continues at Coca-Cola brings back ‘The World Needs […]
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