CPG: Food Boston Engineer Tests Pure-Play Curbside Pickup Store in Boston The Boston Globe writes about Addie’s, a new independent pickup-only grocery store that has opened in Norwood, Massachusetts, about 20 miles south of Boston. It is, the Globe writes, “the brainchild of Jim McQuade, an aerospace engineer by training, who says he became ‘obsessed’ with the online grocery concept more than a decade ago, after […] MorningNewsBeat January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 2 min read BOPISBrick and MortarTechnology & InnovationCompetitionResults & InvestmentPredictions and ForecastsDept. PerimeterDept. GroceryDept. FreshDept. DairyCOVID19Associates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Food Lion launches ‘food pharmacy’ pilot program SALISBURY, N.C. — Food Lion and Novant Health are collaborating to launch a food pharmacy pilot program at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC. A leading omnichannel retailer serving towns and cities across 10 states, Food Lion is committed to nourishing neighbors and families, setting them up for success in life. […] MMR January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 2 min read Dept. GroceryAhold DelhaizeDept. PharmacyHealth & WellnessMerchandisingPartnershipsOmnichannelDept. FreshBrick and MortarExecutivesMarketing: UGCMarketing: BrandDept. DairyDept. PerimeterResults & InvestmentDept. BeverageData & InsightsPackagingStrategy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Meijer Grocery format debuts with two new stores GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Supercenter pioneer Meijer opened its first two Meijer Grocery stores in the Detroit metro area on Friday, introducing a more streamlined, food-focused shopping experience to customers in communities where there is no room for a full-sized Meijer store. “As a company, we’ve opened more than 500 supercenters, neighborhood markets and Meijer […] MMR January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 3 min read MeijerBrick and MortarShoppersDept. GroceryStore LocationPhilanthropyDept. FreshExecutivesDept. RefrigeratedDept. PerimeterPartnershipsDept. BakeryDept. HBCDept. Fresh PreparedDept. DeliMarketing: In StoreTech: CashierlessInclusivityHealth & WellnessDept. NonfoodEconomyDept. PharmacyDeliveryTechnology & InnovationBOPIS 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Sam’s Club to Add 30+ Larger-Format Stores, 5 New Fulfillment Centers Sam’s Club is embarking on an ambitious expansion of its physical footprint, beginning with five new fulfillment and distribution centers opening this year — the first, in Georgia, in Q3 2023. The club retailer also plans to open more than 30 larger-format stores, most of which will include enhanced perimeter departments, bigger healthcare spaces and […] Retail TouchPoints January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 2 min read Brick and MortarBOPISHealth & WellnessOperations & Supply ChainDept. FreshSams ClubDept. FuelOmnichannelExecutivesDept. Fresh PreparedResults & InvestmentDept. DairyDept. RefrigeratedDept. PerimeterDept. Adult BevDeliveryTech: Robotics 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Sales of herbal immune supplements rise ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – During the final quarter of 2022, even as the U.S. grappled with a “tripledemic” of flu, RSV and COVID-19, unit sales of vitamins and health supplements declined over the prior year while average unit prices rose, according to shopper intelligence leader Catalina. A clear exception was Herbal Immune Supplements, unit sales of […] MMR January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 2 min read ShoppersDept. OTCData & InsightsMarketing: In StoreAgenciesHealth & WellnessCOVID19ConsumersData VisualizationDept. DairyDept. HBCDept. Natural / OrganicCannabisMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationPricing & PromotionsMarketing: Print 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Sam’s Club plans to add 30 new clubs BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Buoyed by record membership growth, Sam’s Club on Thursday announced plans to open more than 30 new clubs across the country, starting with a unit in Florida that is slated to open next year. The Walmart division also revealed a multiple-year plan to invest in and modernize its supply chain through new […] MMR January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 3 min read Operations & Supply ChainBOPISStore LocationOmnichannelDept. FreshDeliveryHealth & WellnessSustainabilityPredictions and ForecastsResults & InvestmentDept. FuelExecutivesDept. RefrigeratedTechnology & InnovationTech: RoboticsDept. DairySams ClubInclusivityDept. Fresh PreparedDept. Adult BevWalmart 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food ShopRite adds online filters to help shoppers choose products and recipes The improvements are intended to help shoppers find products and recipes that meet specific criteria, such as dairy-free, vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free. Grocery Dive January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 < 1 min read ShoppersWakefernHealth & WellnessDept. RefrigeratedDept. FreshDept. Dairy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food General Mills divests Food Should Taste Good Real Food From the Ground Up acquires business. Food Business News January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. GroceryGeneral MillsAcquisition 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Prices remain high even as inflation cools The annual rate of inflation has dropped for six consecutive months, but prices still remain substantially higher than a year ago. Some goods, notably eggs, have been hit with continually rising prices, well above the inflation rate. RetailWire January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 < 1 min read EconomyDept. Dairy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food How To Position Your Brand As A Ritual By definition, consumption is ritualistic and all rituals have heroes. Consumers become actors that play the role of the hero to satisfy their ego through consumption. When identifying with a brand and consuming its product, we hope it will transform us into a better, heroic person. Ultimately, marketers’ goals must be to establish a ritual […] Branding Strategy January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 3 min read StrategyMarketing: BrandConsumersRestaurantsDept. BeverageTechnology & InnovationMondelezMarketing: In StoreESG and CSRDept. Nonfood 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food At The Border, The Yolk Is On The Smugglers National Public Radio reports that “as the price of eggs continues to rise, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials are reporting a spike in people attempting to bring eggs into the country illegally from Mexico, where prices are lower. “The jump in sightings of the contraband product can be best explained by the high price […] MorningNewsBeat January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. DairyInternational - North AmericaAmazonShoppersMarketing: Broadcast 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food FMI Presents 2023 Leadership Awards FMI-The Food Industry Association announced its annual leadership awards this week: MorningNewsBeat January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. GroceryExecutivesAhold DelhaizeInternationalGovernmentWakefernMondelezConsumersBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Mars unveils Valentine’s Day offerings NEWARK, N.J. — Mars has unveiled a variety of new limited-edition offerings from M&M’S, DOVE and Ethel M Chocolates, as well as personalized options on MMS.com, to help consumers choose gifts for Valentine’s Day. “While Valentine’s Day has historically been tied to couples, shopper data reveals an evolution in consumers’ patterns around Valentine’s Day,” said […] MMR January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 2 min read ConsumersShoppersMars Inc.UnileverData & InsightsMerchandisingMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationDept. NonfoodDept. DairyDept. BeveragePackaging 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Strong consumer interest seen in Mondelez snacking survey Annual study shows snacking on the rise globally. Food Business News January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 < 1 min read Thick DataMondelezConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Candy brands urged to reduce lead and cadmium in dark chocolate Consumer Reports has called on Hershey, Mondelez, Theo Chocolate and Trader Joe’s to reduce the amount of lead and cadmium in their dark chocolate products. Long-term exposure to these metals can cause immune system suppression, kidney damage and nervous system issues. RetailWire January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 < 1 min read Trader JoesMondelezConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Inflation is cooling, but prices on many items are going to stay high for months Inflation may be cooling. But, for most Americans, the price of a cup of coffee or a bag of groceries hasn’t budged. In the months ahead, the big question is whether consumers will start to feel relief, too. Over the past few months, many of the key factors that fueled a four-decade high in inflation […] CNBC January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 6 min read EconomyConsumersData & InsightsAssociatesOperations & Supply ChainExecutivesDept. BeverageCOVID19RestaurantsShoppersOwned Brands (Private Label)PackagingHoliday & EventsKrogerPricing & PromotionsMarketing: TradeDept. GroceryData VisualizationDept. FreshResults & InvestmentDept. PerimeterInternationalProcter & GambleDept. NonfoodDept. BakeryBrick and MortarStrategyDeliveryDept. DairyDept. ApparelDept. BabyDept. LaundryPredictions and ForecastsDept. Sporting goodsDept. OTCDept. Appliances 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Martha Stewart makes metaverse debut with Oreo The celebrity chef and DIY homemaker will document her journey through the Oreoverse with a livestream on Facebook and Instagram. MarketingDive January 25, 2023January 26, 2023 < 1 min read MetaverseMondelezTrends: TechMeta (Facebook)Marketing: Social 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Cadbury relaunches Easter shell-eggs and announces two new eggs Cadbury has announced a relaunch and repositioning of its Easter eggs this year, which will see its full Easter shell-egg range divided into three distinct categories. The new categories include Surprise & Delight, Traditional Gift and Special Gesture, which the confectionery brand said have been designed to make the positioning of each pack clearer for […] Talking Retail January 24, 2023January 24, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. DairyHoliday & EventsMondelezDept. Bakery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food M&M’s spokescandies take ‘indefinite pause’ amid polarizing rebrand The Mars Wrigley brand said actress Maya Rudolph will serve as its spokesperson and make her first appearance in its Super Bowl spot. MarketingDive January 24, 2023January 24, 2023 < 1 min read Mars Inc.Holiday & Events 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Brands Are Built With Bridges Not Silos Brands are all about customer experience. Great brands deliver great experiences regardless of whether that experience is the taste of a freshly baked pizza, an exhilarating ride in sports car, or a refreshing night’s sleep on a firm mattress. Products that fail to deliver are rarely on the market for long. The responsibility for brand […] Branding Strategy January 24, 2023January 24, 2023 4 min read ShoppersMarketing: BrandStrategyAssociatesDept. GroceryResults & InvestmentMondelezCustomer ExperienceConsumersTechnology & InnovationRestaurants 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food FMI elects new board members ORLANDO – FMI – The Food Industry Association announced on Monday its 2023 board of directors elected at the association’s annual Midwinter Executive Conference in Orlando. The new slate will guide the implementation of FMI’s 2023-approved strategic plan during a time of rapidly evolving industry challenges and opportunities and reflects the breadth of the product […] MMR January 23, 2023January 23, 2023 4 min read ExecutivesDept. GroceryBrick and MortarInternationalAssociatesKraftHeinzWakefernHy-VeeAhold DelhaizeKellogg'sDept. FreshMondelezThe Fresh MarketPublixResults & InvestmentSpartanNashSustainabilityTargetTechnology & InnovationOperations & Supply ChainEconomyUnileverHEBAlbertsons / SafewayC&S Wholesale GrocersCoca ColaCPG: Adult BeverageDanoneHealth & WellnessWalmartGeneral MillsGiant EaglePartnerships 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food DG pilots mobile health clinics GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. – Dollar General is introducing mobile health care services via a trial program with partner DocGo Inc. DocGo On-Demand clinics, hosted in vans in store parking lots, are staffed by clinicians who can perform tests, prescribe medications, provide urgent care and treat common ailments in adults and children. Dollar General said customers can […] MMR January 23, 2023January 23, 2023 2 min read Dollar GeneralHealth & WellnessBrick and MortarDept. HBCConsumersExecutivesPepsiCoKellogg'sPartnershipsResults & InvestmentProcter & GambleUnileverOwned Brands (Private Label)NestleGeneral MillsDept. PharmacyCoca ColaAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Inflation has less of an impact on snacking than meals, Mondelēz finds The Oreo maker also found that delays in receiving snacks due to supply chain disruptions has forced many consumers, especially Gen Zers and millennials, to try new items. Grocery Dive January 23, 2023January 24, 2023 < 1 min read MondelezEconomyConsumersOperations & Supply Chain 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Informa Connect’s PAP – Patient Assistance & Access Programs Part of Access USA Informa Connect’s PAP – Patient Assistance & Access Programs March 20-22, 2023, Philadelphia Marriott Downtown www.informaconnect/pap Exclusive Offer – Be sure to use your exclusive promocode 23DCPAP10 to save 10% off* your registration. The last thing a patient should worry about is access to care. With growing demand for patient assistance, accelerating prescription access and […] Drug Channels January 23, 2023January 23, 2023 3 min read Data & InsightsHealth & WellnessPartnershipsMarketing: SocialConsultingTechnology & InnovationPredictions and ForecastsDept. FreshDept. PharmacyKraftHeinzLegal & CriminalMarketing: TradeMeta (Facebook)PepsiCoPricing & PromotionsAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food C-Stores are Food Sales Daypart Disruptors Just in case you were ever wondering why Convenience Stores started selling, then branding both pizza and chicken because they drive top-line sales and bottom-line profits. According to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® C-stores exploited restaurants weakness of daypart limitations. Most C-stores are open more hours and give consumers […] Grocerant Guru January 22, 2023January 22, 2023 5 min read Dept. GroceryBrick and MortarData & InsightsConsumersShoppersHoliday & EventsDept. FuelDept. FreshSustainabilityDept. DairyMarketing: BrandAssociatesGovernmentDept. FrozenRestaurantsResults & InvestmentStore LocationExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Yes Bojangles Partnership with Appalachian Mountain Brewery Works Bojangles new brand messaging with a real kick! In an effort to drive brand awareness, brand relevance, and internet buzz all with edifying the Bojanglesbrand with some new electricity, according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. So, that’s why Bojangles and Appalachian Mountain Brewery (AMB) have partnered to brew […] Grocerant Guru January 22, 2023January 22, 2023 3 min read Dept. BeverageDept. Adult BevDept. GroceryData & InsightsDept. FreshMarketing: SocialPartnershipsTechnology & InnovationDept. PerimeterCPG: Adult BeverageGeneral MillsRestaurantsOperations & Supply ChainIngles MarketTrends: TechTech: AILowesLegal & CriminalKrogerConsumersDept. Natural / OrganicAI / MLWalmartDept. ApparelAlimentation Couche-TardCircle KDeliveryAhold Delhaize 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Vasos extolled for accomplishments GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. — Todd Vasos began an exciting new leadership chapter at Dollar General Corp. on November 1 as he transitioned from chief executive officer to senior advisor. The new role underscores the leadership, mentorship and perpetual evolution that has defined Vasos’ retail career for nearly four decades. MMR is proud to honor Vasos with […] MMR January 20, 2023January 20, 2023 5 min read Dollar GeneralExecutivesBrick and MortarMerchandisingDept. NonfoodOperations & Supply ChainShoppersDept. FreshCOVID19Dept. GroceryStore FormatDept. HBCDept. RefrigeratedConsumersInclusivityInternationalAssociatesDept. PharmacyDept. PerimeterHealth & WellnessDept. DairyDept. DeliBOPISUnileverDept. FrozenTech: CashierlessStrategyPredictions and ForecastsOwned Brands (Private Label)International - North AmericaDept. Fresh Prepared 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Where arrogance and sophistication collide: the week’s six biggest retail technology news stories 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 H-E-B, AutoStore, Sainsbury’s, Just Eat, Wakefern Food Corp., and Trigo. 1. H-E-B taps AutoStore tech for ‘world’s most […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub January 20, 2023January 20, 2023 4 min read Technology & InnovationMarketing: SocialDept. NonfoodTwitterPartnershipsTrends: TechAmazonInternational - UKDept. ApparelFood DeliveryWakefernHEBTescoAldiConsumersDept. GroceryExecutivesDeliveryHy-VeeCustomer ExperienceBrick and MortarPredictions and ForecastsDept. FreshAssociatesStore FormatTech: CashierlessDept. Adult BevStrategyDept. BeverageShoppersStore LocationMerchandisingDept. DairyPress ReleaseOperations & Supply ChainEconomyESG and CSRAhold Delhaizesocial commerceQ CommerceResults & InvestmentWalmartTikTokDept. Perimeter7-Eleven & Speedway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Campaign Trail: Kraft Mac & Cheese animates the transformative power of noodles Made in collaboration with agency Johannes Leonardo, short-form ads turn “struggles” into “snuggles” and “rush hour” into “happy hour.” MarketingDive January 20, 2023January 20, 2023 < 1 min read KraftHeinzDept. Dairy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food 12 Principles For Building Successful Brands Based on events of 2022, here are twelve do’s and don’ts to keep in mind as you build your brand in 2023. Do’s 1. Do Know The Business In Which You Do Business Please be specific. For example, you are not in the restaurant business; you are not in the fast food business; you are […] Branding Strategy January 20, 2023January 20, 2023 5 min read Marketing: BrandStrategyShoppersData & InsightsOwned Brands (Private Label)Technology & InnovationPredictions and ForecastsDept. ApparelHealth & WellnessWeatherSustainabilityCVSConsumersMondelezUnileverTwitterThick DataResults & InvestmentRestaurantsPricing & PromotionsKraftHeinzMarketing: TradeMarketing: SocialESG and CSRDept. HBCCOVID19Holiday & EventsDept. GroceryDept. NonfoodDept. PharmacyAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Millennials Dominated Holiday Shopping Spend — Here’s What it Means for 2023 In a year when holiday spending on gifts, travel and entertainment was down 1 percent from the year prior, one age group bucked that trend in a huge way. Millennials, perhaps aided by increased incomes due to “The Great Reshuffle,” told us it would spend a whopping 11 percent more than it did in 2021, […] Written by Kelly Pedersen January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Retail Traffic Trends #112: Consumer Habits 2023 While some trends come and go, there were a few trends that have stayed with consumers throughout the year. As online shopping continues to be a popular choice for consumers, physical stores can offer shoppers perks that e-commerce can’t replicate. This week we look at trends to increase foot traffic and customer loyalty. […] Written by Doorcounts January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Just Walk Out gives Whole Foods stores an edge, data shows The two stores in the chain outfitted with Amazon’s checkout-free technology did better in some ways than nearby locations without the automated system during the second half of 2022, Placer.ai found. Written by Grocery Dive January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food ShopRite adds online filters to help shoppers choose products and recipes The improvements are intended to help shoppers find products and recipes that meet specific criteria, such as dairy-free, vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free. Written by Grocery Dive January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food 7 online grocery trends for retailers to watch Online grocery shopping is here to stay. Top online grocery trends include AI tools, drone delivery, data security, and ready-made meals. Written by Future of Commerce January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked