CPG: Beverage Zevia ribs Coke’s AI holiday ads in bigger push for brand awareness A new commercial from the better-for-you soda swipes at the category’s top dog and is part of Zevia’s more aggressive seasonal ad-spending strategy. MarketingDive December 4, 2024December 4, 2024 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationCoca ColaAIthreesixtyHoliday & EventsStrategy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Beverage 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 […] Talking Retail November 28, 2024November 28, 2024 < 1 min read Holiday & EventsCoca ColaMarketing: OOH 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Beverage CCEP unveils Christmas community giveaway Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) is launching a new initiative called ‘Local Moments of Joy’, giving independent and convenience retailers the chance to win a share of £48,000 ahead of the festive season for their customers and local area. Live from Monday 18th November, independent convenience… This story continues at CCEP unveils Christmas community giveaway Or […] Talking Retail November 16, 2024November 16, 2024 < 1 min read Holiday & EventsPartnershipsCoca Cola 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Beverage Pepsi swaps out burger chain soda orders in brand’s latest video stunt “Undercover Cups” shows reps going into McDonald’s, Burger King and Wendy’s — all Coke partners — to replace soft drink orders with Pepsi. MarketingDive November 15, 2024November 15, 2024 < 1 min read PepsiCoDept. BeverageRestaurantsPartnershipsCoca Cola 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Beverage How Sprite remixed ‘The Night Before Christmas’ for its holiday campaign The brand’s first new holiday campaign in three years promotes a popular seasonal flavor by turning NBA star Anthony Edwards into “Anta Claus.” MarketingDive November 12, 2024November 12, 2024 < 1 min read Holiday & EventsCoca Cola 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Beverage The Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour is back Supporting FareShare, for every person that visits the Coca-Cola Truck Tour, the equivalent of a meal will be donated on their behalf. This year, echoing the wider Coca-Cola Christmas campaign message, “The World Needs More Santas”, the tour will encourage visitors to embrace their inner… This story continues at The Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour is […] Talking Retail November 12, 2024November 12, 2024 < 1 min read Coca ColaHoliday & Events 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Beverage Build-A-Bear appoints chief brand officer Kim Utlaut spent over 20 years in leadership roles at Coca-Cola, most recently serving as the general manager for franchise leadership. RetailDive October 30, 2024October 30, 2024 < 1 min read Coca Cola 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Beverage Coca-Cola CEO says McDonald’s E. coli outbreak won’t hurt beverage company’s sales Coca-Cola CEO James Quincey said an E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s isn’t likely to hurt the beverage company’s sales at this stage. CNBC October 23, 2024October 23, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. BeverageRestaurantsExecutivesCoca Cola 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Beverage Someone Tell Pizza Hut Stunt Marketing Does Not Work In a time when brands are fighting for consumer attention, Pizza Hut’s announcement of its “Personal Pan Pizza Hut” pop-up to celebrate National Pizza Month may seem like an exciting, Instagram-worthy idea. For two days only, Pizza Hut will host a reservation-only, personalized dining experience in New York City. Guests can customize their iconic […] Grocerant Guru October 23, 2024October 23, 2024 4 min read RestaurantsConsumersMarketing: Social MediaData & InsightsDept. GroceryShoppersESG and CSRPop UpsMeta (Facebook)Marketing: Direct & PersonalizationMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionTwitterCoca ColaMergersDept. FreshDept. BeverageDeliveryPricing & Promotions 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Beverage Coca-Cola tops earnings estimates, as higher prices offset sluggish demand Shares of Coke have climbed 18% this year, raising the company’s market value to nearly $300 billion. CNBC October 23, 2024October 23, 2024 < 1 min read Results & InvestmentCoca Cola 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Beverage Coca-Cola Recalls Wildly Popular Zero Sugar Lemonade Coca-Cola has recalled one of its most popular zero-sugar drinks after some products were mislabeled and, in fact, contained sugar. RetailWire October 17, 2024October 17, 2024 < 1 min read Coca Cola 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Beverage 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
CPG: Beverage 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
CPG: Beverage Coca-Cola Discontinues Spiced Flavor Despite Promising Permanence Coca-Cola has decided to discontinue its recently introduced “Coca-Cola Spiced” flavor after only being on the market for less than a year. RetailWire September 26, 2024September 26, 2024 < 1 min read Coca Cola 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Beverage Coca-Cola to discontinue its Spiced flavor after 7 months The company said the beverage, intended as the first permanent offering for the brand in more than three years, is being phased out with plans to introduce a new flavor in 2025. MarketingDive September 25, 2024September 25, 2024 < 1 min read Coca ColaDept. BeveragePredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Beverage Retail Industry Awards 2024 | Winners: Product Launch of the Year Product Launch of the Year Supported by: Winner: Monster Juiced Bad Apple – Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Launched in March this year, Monster Juiced Bad Apple provides a refreshing new twist on the theme of flavoured energy drinks, with a taste of apple that is… This story continues at Retail Industry Awards 2024 | Winners: […] Talking Retail September 20, 2024September 20, 2024 < 1 min read SustainabilityPartnershipsDept. BeverageCoca Cola 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Beverage Coca-Cola Scaling GenAI Marketing Campaigns With Digital Twins The Coca-Cola Company is beginning to scale its global marketing efforts with generative AI, configuring advertising materials on Prod X, a production studio experience that uses digital twin technology. Consumer Goods Technology September 20, 2024December 10, 2024 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationAICoca Cola 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Beverage Brewbound Podcast: Living in an 8% ABV World Several new high ABV offerings are on their way to convenience store doors in 2025. The Brewbound team discusses the latest slate of offerings from Molson Coors that trades on three of their established brands: Blue Moon Extra, Topo Chico Max and Simply Spiked Bold. Brewbound September 19, 2024September 19, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. Adult BevPodcastsCPG: Adult BeveragePredictions and ForecastsCoca Cola 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Beverage Coca-Cola, Bacardi Launching Rum Cocktail RTD in Limited Markets The Coca-Cola Company is expanding its reach in bev-alc with another ready-to-drink canned cocktail (RTD). Brewbound September 18, 2024September 18, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. Adult BevCoca ColaCPG: Adult BeverageDept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Beverage Coca-Cola and Bacardi testing canned rum and cokes Coca-Cola and Bacardi Limited on Tuesday announced plans to release the ready-to-drink cocktail in several international markets. CNBC September 17, 2024September 17, 2024 < 1 min read CPG: Adult BeverageCoca ColaDept. Adult BevInternationalDept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Beverage Monster Energy unveils Call of Duty on-pack promo Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) has announced the return of Monster Energy’s flagship promotion in partnership with Call of Duty. The Call of Duty promotion is running across more of the range than ever before. Including individual cans and multipack cans of Monster Original, Monster Zero… This story continues at Monster Energy unveils Call of Duty […] Talking Retail September 17, 2024September 17, 2024 < 1 min read SustainabilityPartnershipsFlagship StoresCoca Cola 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Beverage Diet Coke announces Jamie Dornan as new ambassador Diet Coke has announced that actor and model Jamie Dornan will take on the role as ambassador for the brand and front the new Diet Coke ‘This Is My Taste’ campaign. Celebrating the announcement of the new partnership, Jamie stars in a new TV advert… This story continues at Diet Coke announces Jamie Dornan as […] Talking Retail September 10, 2024September 10, 2024 < 1 min read Coca ColaPartnershipsMarketing: Broadcast 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Beverage Retailers are taking control of DSD – here’s how Why DSD delays are costing retailers fifty thousand dollars – here’s what’s behind It! Grocery Dive September 3, 2024September 5, 2024 < 1 min read Editor's Choice 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Beverage Monster adds Strawberry Dreams to its zero sugar ultra range Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) has announced the latest addition to its zero sugar Monster Ultra range with a new strawberry flavoured variant, Monster Ultra Strawberry Dreams. Helen Kerr, associate director of portfolio development at Coca-Cola Europacific Partners GB, said: Rolling out nationwide from September, Monster… This story continues at Monster adds Strawberry Dreams to its […] Talking Retail August 30, 2024August 30, 2024 < 1 min read PartnershipsCoca Cola 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Beverage Monster unveils Monster Nitro Cosmic Peach Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) has announced the latest flavour to join its Additions range with a new peach variant, Monster Nitro Cosmic Peach. Monster Nitro Cosmic Peach combines the powerful Monster Energy blend with a light peach flavour that boasts notes of citrus, aiming to… This story continues at Monster unveils Monster Nitro Cosmic Peach […] Talking Retail August 28, 2024August 28, 2024 < 1 min read SustainabilityPartnershipsCoca Cola 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Beverage Coke Zero Sugar leans into gaming to reach Gen Z college football fans The better-for-you soft drink serves as the exclusive CPG sponsor of EA Sports College Football 25 and will tour 14 campuses. MarketingDive August 23, 2024August 23, 2024 < 1 min read GamingConsumersCoca ColaDept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Beverage Convenience retailer gives Coventry sports clubs a post-Olympics boost Two Coventry sports clubs have received a share of £500 from local convenience retailer Aman Uppal, owner of One Stop Mount Nod convenience store, after he won a charity donation of his choice from Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP). Triumph, an amateur boxing club based at… This story continues at Convenience retailer gives Coventry sports clubs […] Talking Retail August 21, 2024August 21, 2024 < 1 min read Holiday & EventsPhilanthropyPartnershipsCoca Cola 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Beverage Coca-Cola and OREO Team Up in a Limited-Edition ‘Besties’ Flavor Both a soft drink and cookie will combine the tastes of Coca-Cola and OREO’s iconic flavors for a limited time. RetailWire August 19, 2024August 19, 2024 < 1 min read MondelezCoca ColaDept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Beverage New PMPs for Jack Daniel’s and Coca-Cola RTDs Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Great Britain Limited (CCEP) has announced the launch of price-marked packs (PMPs) for its Jack Daniel’s and Coca-Cola ready-to-drink (RTD) range. Price-marked packs are growing in importance within independent and symbol convenience stores as they deliver reassurance to shoppers that they are… This story continues at New PMPs for Jack Daniel’s and […] Talking Retail August 19, 2024August 19, 2024 < 1 min read Coca ColaShoppersPartnershipsDept. BeverageDept. Adult BevBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Beverage Vitaminwater offers free rent to consumers who use its flavors as design inspiration Consumers can submit a photo of a Vitaminwater flavor in a room that needs a makeover and review AI-generated mood boards on a landing page. MarketingDive August 16, 2024August 16, 2024 < 1 min read ConsumersCoca ColaPricing & PromotionsTechnology & InnovationAI 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Beverage 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 […] Written by Retail TouchPoints March 7, 2025March 7, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Beverage Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen resigns after ethics review His departure follows a company board investigation into conduct “unrelated to the business,” the grocer said. Written by Grocery Dive March 3, 2025March 3, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Beverage Kroger Announces Resignation of CEO Rodney McMullen The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced that Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Rodney McMullen has resigned from the Company following a Board investigation of his personal conduct that, while unrelated to the business, was inconsistent with Kroger's Policy on Business Ethics. Written by Kroger Press Releases March 3, 2025March 3, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Beverage 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 […] Written by Earnest Research February 11, 2025February 11, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Beverage 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 […] Written by Retail Customer Experience January 17, 2025January 17, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked