CPG: HBC AI-First Organizations have been sending very mixed signals with AI. Many have claimed a strategy of being “AI-first” in one breath, while setting confusing draconian guardrails in the next. The promise of AI has outpaced our organization’s ability to adopt it. I like how Oguz Acar, professor at King’s Business School advocated for a more balanced […] Tom Fishburne March 25, 2025March 25, 2025 4 min read Technology & InnovationAIFun & HumorSponsoredStrategyProcter & GamblePredictions and ForecastsData & Insights 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: HBC Irn-Bru introduces new flavour for Pwr-Bru Pwr-Bru, from Irn-Bru, has uveiled its first new flavour innovation since launching in 2023; Dynamo Fruit Punch in a 500ml big can format. Kenny Nicholson, head of Irn-Bru brand, said: “Pwr-Bru has been packing a powerful flavour punch in the fast growing Scottish energy market… This story continues at Irn-Bru introduces new flavour for Pwr-Bru […] Talking Retail March 24, 2025March 24, 2025 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationDept. FreshColgate-Palmolive 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: HBC Benadryl Emergency Recall: All the Details Customers who purchased the recalled Benadryl product are encouraged to throw it away immediately. RetailWire March 22, 2025March 22, 2025 < 1 min read Johnson & JohnsonJ&J 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: HBC Digital Product Passports: How Retailers Can Turn Compliance to Consumer-focused Value With the introduction of the new EU sustainability legislation on Digital Product Passports (DPPs) underway, understanding and prioritising the consumer’s point of view is essential for fashion retailers. What is a Digital Product Passport? In July 2024, the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) became law in Europe, mandating the implementation of Digital Product Passports […] Mintel March 10, 2025March 10, 2025 7 min read ConsumersDept. ApparelData & InsightsSustainabilityInternational - UKShoppersDept. HBCESG and CSRPredictions and ForecastsTechnology & InnovationOperations & Supply ChainData VisualizationConsultingMarketing: TradeDept. GroceryMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionPackagingPricing & PromotionsLegal & CriminalCompetitionTescoThick DataDept. NonfoodStore LocationMarketing: Social MediaGovernmentColgate-Palmolive 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: HBC Okay, I’m Starting to Think AI Can Do My Job After All We’re publishing today’s story in partnership with Boston Globe Ideas, We’re publishing today’s story in partnership with Boston Globe Ideas, I’ve had a gnawing feeling lately about AI. Although the prophecies that chatbots would take our jobs have so far been false, the underlying technology’s evolution is making me believe it may soon automate much […] Bigtechnology March 7, 2025March 7, 2025 6 min read Technology & InnovationAIAmazonData & InsightsPodcastsBigTechChatGPTMarketing: VoiceExecutivesGovernmentCryptoShoppersConsumersGoogleMarketing: BroadcastResults & InvestmentStreamingTech: RoboticsWeatherAssociatesCOVID19EconomyLegal & CriminalColgate-Palmolive 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: HBC Restaurant Franchisor Financial Misconduct: Key Cases and Lessons for Franchisees The restaurant franchising industry has been a pillar of the global economy, generating billions in revenue and offering entrepreneurs opportunities to own their businesses. However, the industry has also been plagued by financial misappropriations and deceptive practices by some franchisors. Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA Based Foodservice Solutions® believe that misuse of […] Grocerant Guru March 7, 2025March 7, 2025 4 min read Results & InvestmentData & InsightsRestaurantsLegal & CriminalDept. GroceryColgate-PalmoliveWeatherOperations & Supply ChainExecutivesEconomyDept. OTCMarketing: TradeBankruptcyVendorsTechnology & InnovationDept. FuelDept. Fresh PreparedPredictions and ForecastsConsulting 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: HBC M&M’s Sweetens Loyalty Program Debut with Times Square Store Sleepover Sweepstakes M&M’s, the iconic candies from Mars, has launched its first-ever loyalty program — the M&M’s Fun Club — with a sweet offer: the chance to win a sleepover inside the M&M’s New York store in Times Square. Consumers who sign up for the program through March 19, 2025 will be entered to win, and they […] Retail TouchPoints March 1, 2025March 1, 2025 < 1 min read Marketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: Social MediaConsumersMars Inc.Marketing: In StoreMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationExecutivesColgate-PalmoliveBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: HBC WeWard lines up Venus Williams to stand out in fitness app crowd Venus Williams has signed on as an investor and brand ambassador for the app incentivizing walking by offering rewards. MarketingDive February 27, 2025February 27, 2025 < 1 min read Procter & GambleHealth & Wellness 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: HBC Lovesac and Habitat for Humanity Partner to Support Local Community Causes The Lovesac Company is partnering with global nonprofit Habitat for Humanity to provide sustainable furniture to homes at a more accessible price point. With its proprietary “Designed for Life” approach, Lovesac has developed a reputation for designing, manufacturing and selling comfortable and high-quality accent chairs, sectionals and its namesake “sacs.” And through its longstanding support […] Retail TouchPoints February 25, 2025February 25, 2025 2 min read SustainabilityBrick and MortarUnileverPhilanthropyMarketing: Social MediaWeatherTechnology & InnovationOperations & Supply ChainExecutivesDept. Natural / OrganicColgate-PalmoliveAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: HBC Organic flour miller upgrading plant Cascade Milling updating retail packaging line. Food Business News February 19, 2025February 19, 2025 < 1 min read Health & WellnessDept. Natural / OrganicPackagingProcter & Gamble 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: HBC Colgate-Palmolive Company Announces Agreement to Acquire Prime100 NEW YORKโ(BUSINESS WIRE)โAs part of its growth strategy, which includes investing in faster-growing product segments adjacent to its core categories, Colgate-Palmolive Company (NYSE:CL) today announced that it has agreed to acquire Care TopCo Pty Ltd, owner of the Prime100 pet food brand. This acquisition provides the Company’s Hill’s Pet Nutrition division with an entry into […] BusinessWire - Supermarket February 18, 2025February 26, 2025 < 1 min read Colgate-PalmoliveAcquisitionDept. PetDept. GroceryStrategyDept. Fresh 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: HBC How Colgate-Palmolive Is Preparing for Potential Tariffs Colgate-Palmolive is among the many consumer goods companies keeping an eye on trade discussions as potential tariffs loom on the horizon. Consumer Goods Technology February 4, 2025February 4, 2025 < 1 min read Colgate-PalmoliveGovernmentConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: HBC Pepto-Bismol: Pink That Does More Than You Think! LONDONโ(BUSINESS WIRE)โLife is full of delicious foods and fun moments, and these can often lead to unexpected digestive issues. We’re excited to share that Pepto-Bismol Oral Suspension, your go-to solution for tummy troubles, is back in the UK, and now available on the shelves of your supermarkets, online and also in pharmacies, making it easier […] BusinessWire - Supermarket February 4, 2025February 4, 2025 < 1 min read Procter & GambleInternational - UK 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: HBC Are You Bringing Brick-and-Mortar Friction into Ecommerce? As ecommerce solidifies its position as a critical revenue growth driver for brands, organizations must reevaluate their operations to take a more holistic omnichannel approach to commerce. Category management is central to this transformation and an underrated element of it. In our new research piece, eCatman and the Path to Omni-Category Management, co-authored with TPG, […] Retail TouchPoints February 3, 2025February 3, 2025 3 min read ConsumersMerchandisingData & InsightsTechnology & InnovationDept. PetStrategyAIShoppersMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationDept. GroceryMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: In StoreOmnichannelInsight ProvidersPodcastsKrogerOperations & Supply ChainDanoneJohnson & JohnsonMarketing: BrandHealth & WellnessAmazonVendorsPricing & Promotions 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: HBC Bookshop.org Ratchets Up Battle Against Amazon with Addition of E-book Sales As it marks its fifth anniversary, Bookshop.org has launched a new salvo in its battle against Amazon — a new e-book platform that will enable independent bookstores to sell e-books for the first time. Most e-book sales in the U.S. (over 70%) occur on Amazon, which owns the popular e-reader brand Kindle. Now, through the […] Retail TouchPoints January 29, 2025January 29, 2025 2 min read AmazonMarketing: Social MediaTechnology & InnovationProcter & GamblePredictions and ForecastsExecutivesESG and CSR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: HBC Advice From Six Experts: How To Optimize your Marketing Mix Investment By Yeimy Garcia Smith, SVP, Global Measurement You’ve just completed your marketing mix modeling (MMM) analysis. Now what? MMM is a must-have marketing measurement tool that can answer business questions about creative, audience, reach and frequency, brand equity, marketing channels, trade, and retail spend. But even the best recommendations and simulations need an execution plan […] Circana January 23, 2025January 23, 2025 3 min read VendorsInsight ProvidersResults & InvestmentData & InsightsPartnershipsMarketing: Social MediaPredictions and ForecastsStrategyExecutivesTrends: MarketingConsumersProcter & GambleOperations & Supply ChainAgencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: HBC Procter & Gamble earnings beat estimates as shoppers buy more household staples Procter & Gamble beat quarterly earnings and revenue estimates and also reiterated its fiscal 2025 forecast. CNBC January 22, 2025January 22, 2025 < 1 min read Results & InvestmentProcter & GambleShoppersDept. NonfoodPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: HBC P&G Announces Fiscal Year 2025 Second Quarter Results CINCINNATIโ(BUSINESS WIRE)โThe Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG) reported second quarter fiscal year 2025 net sales of $21.9 billion, an increase of two percent versus the prior year. Organic sales, which excludes the impacts of foreign exchange and acquisitions and divestitures, increased three percent versus the prior year. Diluted net earnings per share were $1.88, an […] BusinessWire - Supermarket January 22, 2025January 22, 2025 < 1 min read Predictions and ForecastsResults & InvestmentProcter & GambleHealth & WellnessDivestituresDept. Natural / Organic 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: HBC FDA Approves Johnson & Johnson Nasal Spray for Depression The FDAโs approval of SPRAVATO for depression could change lives. RetailWire January 21, 2025January 21, 2025 < 1 min read GovernmentJohnson & Johnson 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: HBC Omnichannel success in fresh & baked with Bimbo bakeries Omar Haque The CPGGUYS are joined in this episode by Omar Haque, VP & GM of omnichannel at Bimbo bakeries. He is a CPG executive with over 20 years of experience across all things digital – CPG, eCommerce, DTC, Online Grocery, Retail Media, Omnichannel. Over the last 12+ years, first at Colgate Palmolive and now at Bimbo […] The CPG Guys January 11, 2025January 11, 2025 2 min read OmnichannelTechnology & InnovationAIMarketing: Retail MediaMarketing: Social MediaBrokersPodcastsDept. FreshColgate-PalmoliveShoppersPredictions and ForecastsStrategyConsumersOperations & Supply ChainBOPISInclusivityExecutivesTrends: Manufacturer 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: HBC California Craft Brewers Association Picks Kelsey McQuaid-Craig as Next Executive Director The California Craft Brewers Association (CCBA) has appointed Kelsey McQuaid-Craig as the state trade group’s new executive director. McQuaid-Craig succeeds Lori Ajax, who announced plans to exit the role at the end of the year. Brewbound December 22, 2024December 22, 2024 < 1 min read ExecutivesColgate-Palmolive 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: HBC Restaurants Is a Snacking Menu the Solution to Lackluster Sales? Looking for new consumers? Snacking just might be the brand invitation tool in your food marketing tool kit you should leverage according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. In an ever-evolving foodservice industry, adapting to consumer preferences is critical. The rise of snacking culture has created new opportunities for […] Grocerant Guru December 14, 2024December 14, 2024 4 min read Dept. GroceryRestaurantsConsumersData & InsightsShoppersHealth & WellnessMarketing: TradeMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: In StoreInclusivityStore LocationPredictions and ForecastsPepsiCoDept. Adult BevStrategyDept. BeverageESG and CSRDept. BakeryDept. PerimeterColgate-Palmolive 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: HBC FTC Sues Southern Glazer’s for Discriminatory Pricing that Favors Larger Chains In its final weeks under the current administration, the Federal Trade Commission isn’t letting up on its fight against anticompetitive practices, which has ramped up significantly under the tenure of current FTC Chair Lina Khan. Despite a leadership change looming in the new year, the FTC has sued the largest alcohol distributor in the U.S., […] Retail TouchPoints December 13, 2024January 29, 2025 4 min read GovernmentDept. Adult BevLegal & CriminalConsumersAcquisitionDept. BeverageCompetitionMergersPricing & PromotionsMarketing: TradeCPG: Adult BeverageMarketing: Social MediaESG and CSRKrogerAmazonEconomyPredictions and ForecastsAlbertsons / SafewayProcter & GambleRegional GroceryTargetDept. NonfoodAssociatesBrick and MortarOperations & Supply ChainCostcoMarketing: UGCData & Insights 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: HBC November 2024 US Consumer Spending: restaurants surge, apparel falls Access chart in Dash. The Earnest Analytics Spend Index powered by Vela Gamma transaction data fell 0.3 YoY in November, with a deceleration in credit card spending more than offsetting an acceleration in debit card after steep acceleration in October. Results from major merchant category codes (MCC) in descending order of total sales: Grocery Stores, […] Earnest Research December 11, 2024December 11, 2024 2 min read Brick and MortarData & InsightsDept. ApparelRestaurantsConsumersShoppersDept. GroceryHoliday & EventsDept. NonfoodData VisualizationAmazonWalmartTargetDept. AppliancesMarketing: PrintDept. FuelWeatherColgate-PalmoliveCostcoRegional GroceryMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationDept. FreshPublixKroger 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: HBC 5 CPG Trends Reshaping Commerce | DSI โWe encourage every consumer brand to do that forward-looking analysis and say, ‘Alright, how much growth do we think for our market?’ I would be willing to bet nine times out of 10, the majority of that growth is going to come from online channels. And so therefore, are you investing accordingly into that growth […] Digital Shelf Institute December 9, 2024January 29, 2025 8 min read Technology & InnovationAIConsumersTrends: ManufacturerMerchandisingIndustry Conferences and EventsData & InsightsKraftHeinzColgate-PalmoliveMarketing: Retail MediaMarketing: Social MediaExecutivesPodcastsResults & InvestmentAmazonPredictions and ForecastsStrategySustainabilityMarketing: In StoreGeneral MillsWalmartTrends: RetailBrick and MortarDept. HBCEconomyESG and CSRShoppersMarketing: Direct & Personalization 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: HBC P&G Taps into AI and Automation for Faster, Smarter Operations The Procter & Gamble Company is using automation technology and artificial intelligence to bolster operations across several areas of business, including media, marketing, and production. Consumer Goods Technology December 4, 2024December 10, 2024 < 1 min read AITechnology & InnovationOperations & Supply ChainProcter & Gamble 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: HBC 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, […] Nielsen December 2, 2024December 2, 2024 5 min read InclusivityData & InsightsInsight ProvidersBig DataEconomyMarketing: BroadcastConsumersMarketing: Social MediaPredictions and ForecastsThick DataStrategyESG and CSRHealth & WellnessReturnsInternationalExecutivesGovernmentResults & InvestmentDeliveryTrends: MarketingMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionPartnershipsProcter & GambleShoppersSustainabilityTargetTechnology & InnovationAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: HBC Thanksgiving Spending Spree: US Consumers Set New Shopping Record in 2024 Thanksgiving saw U.S. consumers spending freely. RetailWire November 29, 2024November 29, 2024 < 1 min read ConsumersHoliday & EventsColgate-Palmolive 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: HBC Walmart, NBCU beef up shoppable ads, measurement ahead of retail spree Walmart Connect brings its retail media offering to linear TV for the first time to reach shoppers gearing up for the post-Thanksgiving rush. MarketingDive November 26, 2024November 26, 2024 < 1 min read WalmartColgate-PalmoliveMarketing: Retail MediaWalmart ConnectShoppersMarketing: BroadcastHoliday & Events 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: HBC October 2024 Retail Metrics are in! October 2024 Retail Metrics: Welcome to the Milestone 200th Edition of Retail Traffic Trends! A huge thank you to every one of you who’s been part of this journey with us! In true RTT fashion, we’re diving deep into October’s numbers to uncover how each industry performed. Join us as we unpack the latest trends, […] Trakwell.ai (formerly Doorcounts) November 14, 2024November 14, 2024 2 min read Data & InsightsTechnology & InnovationAIDeliveryHoliday & EventsPredictions and ForecastsWeatherColgate-PalmoliveBrick and MortarSustainabilityStore LocationHome DepotAssociatesDept. Apparel 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: HBC Q1 2025 Top Retail Trends What happened in retail in Q1? (A lot!) What’s up: ๐บ Tariffs ๐บ Supply chain shifts ๐บ AI adoption ๐บ Value-oriented retailers’ store counts What’s down ๐ป Retailers with declining relevance ๐ป The status quo and certainty ๐ป DEI programs Written by Lisa Goller March 24, 2025March 24, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: HBC 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: HBC 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: HBC 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: HBC 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