CPG: Food & Bev PepsiCo Foundation adds to Impacto Hispanic Business Accelerator Program Hundred grantees were selected based on hard work during training. Food Business News September 26, 2023September 26, 2023 < 1 min read PepsiCo 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food & Bev Smaller Menus Speed Up Service The old adage ‘time is money’ has not changed and if your menu has out grown it’s welcome it just might be tie to remove lot’s old menu items and add one or two new featured items to let your customers know your business is still relevant and not just a vestige of the […] Grocerant Guru September 26, 2023September 26, 2023 4 min read ConsumersDept. GroceryData & InsightsShoppersAssociatesStore LocationSustainabilityPackagingCompetitionTechnology & InnovationBOPISDept. FreshConsultingCOVID19Dept. FuelDept. PerimeterMarketing: In StoreMarketing: OOHPartnershipsPepsiCoPricing & PromotionsRestaurantsThick Data 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food & Bev Casey’s General Store Technology Solutions Make Us Better Casey’s General Stores continues looking a customer ahead entering into new technology partnerships that will reduce ‘pain-points’ for both customers and employees according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. Casey’s is upgrading its foodservice program with two new technology solutions that will streamline operations and while adding convenience to the ordering […] Grocerant Guru September 22, 2023September 22, 2023 3 min read Casey's General StoresTechnology & InnovationDept. GroceryData & InsightsOperations & Supply ChainPartnershipsShoppersExecutivesBrick and MortarAIPackagingDept. BeverageAssociatesGovernmentPepsiCoPredictions and ForecastsPress ReleaseRestaurantsDept. Natural / Organic 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food & Bev Food and Beverage Retailer Holiday Hiring Tips It’s that time of the year to begin hiring for the holiday season. With the battle for share of stomach continuing to drive a wedge between restaurants, grocery stores, and convenience stores the companies that are not understaffed will win this holiday season. Today Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® […] Grocerant Guru September 21, 2023September 21, 2023 9 min read AssociatesTechnology & InnovationAIData & InsightsDept. GroceryHoliday & EventsDept. BeveragePredictions and ForecastsDept. NonfoodMarketing: Social MediaShoppersStrategyTargetMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationBrick and MortarESG and CSRMeta (Facebook)Operations & Supply ChainPartnershipsPepsiCoPricing & PromotionsRestaurantsSustainabilityThick DataTwitter 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food & Bev Gatorade enters bottled water category Gatorade, a brand of PepsiCo, Purchase, N.Y., announced it will enter the bottled water category with the introduction of Gatorade Water, the brands’ first unflavored water, set to hit shelves in Q1 2024. bevindustry.com September 21, 2023September 21, 2023 < 1 min read PepsiCoDept. BeveragePredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food & Bev How Ben Bridge Uses Subscription Diamond Inventory Tech to Propel Growth Engagement ring spending in the United States rose 9.2 percent in 2022 year-over-year, according to the latest data from The Wedding Report, and another 2 million-plus weddings are likely for 2023. As a result, there are going to be lots of young couples walking into jewelry stores with that gleam in their eyes, ready to […] Kristina Stidham September 21, 2023September 21, 2023 2 min read Operations & Supply ChainConsumersTechnology & InnovationAmazonShoppersPepsiCoAcquisitionCompetitionData & InsightsBrick and MortarStore LocationTargetInternational - North AmericaMarketing: In StoreMerchandisingPartnershipsResults & InvestmentGoogle 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food & Bev Instacart Shares Up 12 Percent In First Day of Trading • From the Wall Street Journal: “Instacart’s shares jumped in their trading debut, another promising sign for a reawakening IPO market. “Shares of the grocery-delivery company finished their first day of trading at $33.70 on Tuesday on the Nasdaq exchange under the ticker CART, up 12% from the IPO price of $30 a share. “Instacart’s […] MorningNewsBeat September 20, 2023September 20, 2023 2 min read InstacartDeliveryResults & InvestmentAssociatesStart UpsTechnology & InnovationExecutivesPepsiCoSustainabilityAcquisitionUnileverEconomyWeatherCOVID19Food DeliveryDoorDashBrick and MortarMeta (Facebook) 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food & Bev Frito-Lay enrolls Megan Thee Stallion at Flamin’ Hot University A campaign around a fictitious university — “FU” for short — includes online courses, merch and scholarship funds. MarketingDive September 19, 2023September 19, 2023 < 1 min read PepsiCo 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food & Bev Instacart’s IPO Raises $660 Million; Grocers Have Skin In The Game Grocery delivery company Instacart launched its initial public offering (IPO) yesterday, raising $660 million with a $30 per share price that was at the top end of its offering range. The price reflects a $10.2 billion valuation; the company is making less than 10 percent of its shares available. Public trading of Instacart’s shares will […] MorningNewsBeat September 19, 2023September 19, 2023 4 min read InstacartDeliveryResults & InvestmentStart UpsShoppersRegional GroceryData & InsightsAlbertsons / SafewayKrogerCompetitionAcquisitionPartnershipsExecutivesCostcoPepsiCoDoorDashOperations & Supply ChainTechnology & InnovationWhole FoodsFood DeliveryBOPISPublixAmazonUbereatsWalmartAssociatesAldiPricing & Promotions 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food & Bev Your Views: Multiplier Effects On the subject of treating employees in a way that keeps them engaged, one MNB reader wrote: I have a nephew with limited cognitive skills but is a loyal bagger at a Michigan Kroger. On his fifth year of service he received a package containing Thank You cards from store management and fellow workers as […] MorningNewsBeat September 13, 2023September 13, 2023 9 min read Regional GroceryAldiKrogerAssociatesAcquisitionShoppersDept. Fresh PreparedDept. DeliConsumersWalmartBrick and MortarDept. GroceryDeliveryDept. NonfoodCOVID19PublixHEBMarketing: In StoreDollar GeneralGovernmentExecutivesKellogg'sLidlPackagingWegmansHealth & WellnessDept. Adult BevOwned Brands (Private Label)Dept. BeveragePiggly WigglyMeijerLegal & CriminalMarketing: BrandMarketing: PrintMerchandisingOperations & Supply ChainPepsiCoAlbertsons / SafewaySoutheastern GrocersSustainabilityTechnology & InnovationData & InsightsDept. FreshInclusivityDept. Natural / Organic 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food & Bev Instacart eyeing $9.3B IPO valuation [[“value”:” More details are coming in about Instacart’s initial public offering (IPO). The grocery delivery company submitted an updated filing for its IPO and said it plans on generating up to $616 million in new capital, according to reporting by CNBC. Related: Instacart unveils new omnichannel and AI solutions for grocery The […] Supermarket News September 12, 2023September 12, 2023 < 1 min read InstacartDeliveryResults & InvestmentTechnology & InnovationAIStart UpsOmnichannelPepsiCoDept. PerimeterDept. Fresh 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food & Bev Grocerant Food Sales Success Should Start with Breakfast Do you want to sell more food? Ok, then insights matter if you are selling food. Restaurants, Convenience Stores, Service Deli’s, Bodegas all need to know how they are doing compared to others selling meals and meal components for the same dayparts according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. Regular […] Grocerant Guru September 7, 2023September 7, 2023 3 min read Dept. GroceryConsumersData & InsightsRestaurantsStore LocationCOVID19Dept. Fresh PreparedDept. DeliPartnershipsDeliveryShoppersPepsiCoTechnology & InnovationMarketing: Social MediaInsight ProvidersDept. FreshBig DataBrick and MortarAI 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food & Bev Worth Reading: Aisles Of Lies Yesterday we took note of the lawsuit challenging fast feeders on the grounds that their advertising of various products is not consistent with the actual items. Well, the challenge is spreading. The New Yorker has a piece this week entitled “The Lies In Your Grocery Store,” which describes how one lawyer is targeting products sold […] MorningNewsBeat September 6, 2023September 6, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. Natural / OrganicDept. GroceryLegal & CriminalDept. BeverageTargetShoppersPepsiCoMondelezKellogg'sDept. FreshDept. BakeryConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food & Bev The ultimate guide to employee retention strategies In an increasingly competitive world of business, companies face the daunting challenge of not only attracting, but retaining their top talent. Imagine you’ve assembled an outstanding team only for some members to leave in search of greener pastures just when things were getting going. Not only is that an absolutely irreparable loss, it’s also a […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub September 6, 2023September 6, 2023 4 min read AssociatesTechnology & InnovationData & InsightsHealth & WellnessSustainabilityDept. NonfoodInternational - UKPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionGovernmentStore LocationStrategyPepsiCoShoppersInclusivity 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food & Bev The Honey Baked Ham Finds Relevance in Tailgating Expanding relevance to your existing customer base is key too edifying a long-lasting loyal relationship and The Honey Baked Ham Company has found new relevance in tailgating according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. If you listen to your customers, you can drive both top-line sales and bottom-line profits. […] Grocerant Guru September 2, 2023September 2, 2023 4 min read Dept. Fresh PreparedData & InsightsDept. GroceryDept. DeliDept. FreshBrick and MortarShoppersMerchandisingGovernmentTargetStreamingStore LocationPricing & PromotionsPepsiCoPartnershipsExecutivesMarketing: In StoreMarketing: BroadcastHoliday & EventsESG and CSRDept. Toys & GamesDept. NonfoodDept. Natural / OrganicDept. BakeryTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food & Bev PepsiCo to invest $175 million in Instacart PepsiCo, Inc. recently took another step toward advancing its digital future with the disclosure it has agreed to purchase $175 million of Instacart’s Series A preferred convertible stock. The potential investment was disclosed as part of Instacart’s Form S-1 filed Aug. 25 with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a proposed initial public offering. Food Business News August 31, 2023August 31, 2023 3 min read PepsiCoInstacartDeliveryPredictions and ForecastsStrategy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food & Bev PepsiCo unretires football greats with portfolio-wide NFL kickoff campaign Dan Marino, Emmitt Smith, Jerry Rice and Randy Moss contemplate returning to the field in a spot that features Doritos, Lay’s, Starry, Mtn Dew and more. MarketingDive August 30, 2023August 30, 2023 < 1 min read PepsiCo 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food & Bev Restaurants Wonder What to Do with the ‘Sober Curious Mindful-Drinking’ Customers Have you noticed that younger generations are practicing “mindful drinking,” a philosophy that promotes meditation and awareness of the impact that alcohol has on overall mental health. If not you’re, not the only one Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® had not either. However, after reading new research; he suggested […] Grocerant Guru August 30, 2023August 30, 2023 5 min read ConsumersDept. Adult BevDept. BeverageMarketing: BroadcastData & InsightsStreamingShoppersHealth & WellnessTargetESG and CSRMarketing: TradeCannabisMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationDept. HBCRestaurantsPartnershipsTechnology & InnovationMarketing: UGCEconomyStore LocationPricing & PromotionsPredictions and ForecastsPepsiCoMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: In StoreMarketing: Digital MediaLegal & Criminal 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food & Bev Instacart, Klaviyo Move Closer to IPO Filings Instacart has moved another step closer to an IPO, filing an S-1 form with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) but not providing information on how many shares the company plans to sell or at what price. Instacart had confidentially filed for an IPO in May 2022 but had not pursued it further until now. […] Retail TouchPoints August 28, 2023August 28, 2023 2 min read InstacartDeliveryResults & InvestmentPartnershipsStart UpsData & InsightsGovernmentShopifyBrick and MortarMarketing: BrandMarketing: BroadcastMarketing: Social MediaRegional GroceryAldiPepsiCoInternational - North America 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food & Bev Worth Reading: “Who I’m Hurting By Shopping At Walmart” There is an essay in Time entitled “Who I’m Hurting By Shopping At Walmart” by Alana Semuels, the magazine’s economic correspondent, which focuses on the increasing and crushing power of Walmart, as well as the dollar store chains that are spreading around the country like wildfire. “Every week, I go onto Walmart’s website and order […] MorningNewsBeat August 24, 2023August 24, 2023 2 min read GovernmentWalmartShoppersConsumersPepsiCoDept. PharmacyEconomyExecutivesWeatherCoca ColaLegal & CriminalMarketing: In StoreBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food & Bev Pepsi celebrates 125 years: Inside the marketer’s media blitz A campaign celebrating an anniversary milestone and past iconic ads doubles as the official introduction of the brand’s new logo. MarketingDive August 24, 2023August 24, 2023 < 1 min read PepsiCoMarketing: Brand 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food & Bev Fun Works Put Barbie on Menu The trend is your friend and there seems to be not stopping the momentum of Barbie the movie and everything that comes with it including restaurant sales. According to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® soon there will be ‘streaming Barbie parties’ and front and cent will be grocerant niche Ready-2-Eat and Heat-N-Eat fresh prepared menu […] Grocerant Guru August 24, 2023August 24, 2023 6 min read RestaurantsData & InsightsHealth & WellnessDept. GroceryMarketing: TradeShoppersDept. Fresh PreparedMarketing: Social MediaDept. FreshESG and CSRTrends: Food and BeverageDept. BeverageDept. PerimeterExecutivesStore LocationDept. OTCStreamingPredictions and ForecastsDept. NonfoodDept. FrozenDept. BakeryDeliveryMarketing: Digital MediaMeta (Facebook)PartnershipsPepsiCo 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food & Bev Visualized: U.S. Corporate Bankruptcies On the Rise Visualized: U.S. Corporate Bankruptcies on the Rise In March, Silicon Valley Bank collapsed, plunging its parent company SVB Financial Group into bankruptcy a week later. While many expected a wave of bank failures to follow, much of this has since been averted—but cracks have begun to emerge with Moody’s recent downgrading of 10 small and […] Visual Capitalist August 22, 2023August 22, 2023 3 min read BankruptcyConsumersResults & InvestmentData & InsightsTechnology & InnovationSustainabilityCOVID19Bed Bath & BeyondHealth & WellnessPredictions and ForecastsEconomyPepsiCoMarketing: UGC 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food & Bev No Money No Meals Can Your Customers Afford Dinner Consumer spend more money for dinner than any other meal. So, just what does that mean for your retail food outlet? Restaurants, Grocery stores, Convenience stores all want to increase share of stomach during the PM Daypart specifically dinner. With inflation disrupting family budgets for food Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based […] Grocerant Guru August 18, 2023August 18, 2023 4 min read ConsumersDept. GroceryShoppersData & InsightsInsight ProvidersMarketing: Social MediadunnhumbyMarketing: Retail MediaBig DataResults & InvestmentBrick and MortarOmnichannelEconomyESG and CSRTechnology & InnovationMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMeta (Facebook)Pricing & PromotionsMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationSustainabilityRestaurantsDept. Center StorePepsiCoMarketing: In StoreTrends: ConsumerDept. FrozenAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food & Bev How Store Cleanliness Impact Foot Traffic And Sales Consider stepping into a retail store: your senses are bombarded with a myriad of sights, sounds, and smells. Imagine an environment where the floors are immaculately swept, the shelves dust-free, and products thoughtfully organized. It’s appealing, isn’t it? That’s the charm of cleanliness in a retail store – an aspect that significantly affects foot traffic […] Retail Minded August 17, 2023August 17, 2023 3 min read ShoppersStore LocationSustainabilityConsumersStrategyUnileverOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionAssociatesDept. ApparelPepsiCoPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: UGC 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food & Bev NACDS Foundation Dinner raises nearly $1.3 million for patient care initiatives SAN DIEGO – In its 25th anniversary year, the NACDS Foundation Dinner made a major move to the 2023 NACDS Total Store Expo, expanding its reach and ability to support public health initiatives. Supporters and attendees raised nearly $1.3 million, which will help support evidence-based research, pharmacy education and philanthropic initiatives to improve patient outcomes and […] MMR August 14, 2023August 14, 2023 2 min read Health & WellnessTechnology & InnovationGoogleData & InsightsExecutivesDept. PharmacyPhilanthropyPredictions and ForecastsPepsiCoPartnerships 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food & Bev Online Grocery Shopping Becoming a Luxury for Most The cost of shopping for grocery items online is fast becoming a major obstacle for most consumers today. Customer migration to online grocery shopping was all the rage during the pandemic the ability for consumers to see, feel, touch items in the store while picking up ‘something on sale’ are the key drivers to […] Grocerant Guru August 11, 2023August 11, 2023 4 min read ShoppersConsumersData & InsightsOmnichannelDept. GroceryCOVID19Dept. NonfoodMarketing: In StoreDept. FreshTechnology & InnovationOwned Brands (Private Label)PepsiCoMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionPricing & PromotionsDept. Perimeter 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food & Bev Dollar General ‘Food First’ Strategy Threatens Legacy Food Retailers Inflation, inflation, inflation is top of mind with consumers and Dollar General is targeting all food retailers with legacy stuck in the middle pricing. That’s right according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® legacy grocery stores and C-stores that have not elevated their food retail positioning and are still […] Grocerant Guru August 10, 2023August 10, 2023 4 min read Dept. GroceryDollar GeneralDept. FreshBrick and MortarData & InsightsOwned Brands (Private Label)ShoppersDept. PerimeterStrategyEconomyDept. RefrigeratedConsumersTechnology & InnovationPackagingPricing & PromotionsExecutivesOperations & Supply ChainMerchandisingMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: In StorePepsiCoInternational - North AmericaPredictions and ForecastsDept. BakeryDept. DairyDept. Fresh PreparedDept. NonfoodThick Data 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food & Bev Pepsi Zero Sugar named ‘Official Zero’ of the NFL The partnership comes as some league players prepare to take the field sporting jerseys bearing #0 for the first time. MarketingDive August 9, 2023August 9, 2023 < 1 min read PepsiCoPartnerships 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food & Bev ALDI Fast Growing and A Fan Favorite With over 2213 Stores open in 38 stated, Aldi is fast becoming one of the United States favorite grocery stores according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. It’s simple Aldi has brought food discovery and low prices to an industry that for years has been stuck in the middle […] Grocerant Guru August 3, 2023August 3, 2023 3 min read AldiRegional GroceryData & InsightsDept. GroceryShoppersDept. DairyDept. FreshTikTokThick DataMarketing: Social MediaBrick and MortarDept. Fresh PreparedOmnichannelDoorDashFood DeliveryGovernmentDept. FuelDept. DeliDept. BeveragePepsiCoDept. RefrigeratedDept. Frozen 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food & Bev ‘Money Doesn’t Stink:’ The Sad State Of Affairs In Ad Tech After 12 years of working in – or adjacent to – the ad tech industry, I am coming to terms with the simple answer to many depressing questions. The post ‘Money Doesn’t Stink:’ The Sad State Of Affairs In Ad Tech appeared first on AdExchanger. Written by AdExchanger September 26, 2023September 26, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food & Bev Lego Abandons One of Its Projects To Make Oil-Free Bricks -FT Danish toymaker Lego has reportedly abandoned a prominent initiative to eliminate oil-based plastics from its bricks. This decision comes after the company discovered that the new material, recycled polyethylene terephthalate (RPET), would result in higher carbon emissions. Lego’s CEO, Niels Christiansen, mentioned that extensive testing revealed it was challenging to find a material that met… Written by RetailWire September 26, 2023September 26, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food & Bev CVS Is Permanently Closing Hundreds of Stores for a Surprising Reason As the pandemic’s impact on brick-and-mortar retail lingers, the U.S. drugstore landscape is undergoing significant changes. CVS, the largest drugstore chain in America, is implementing a policy change that will lead to the closure of hundreds of stores over the next three years, aiming to optimize store locations based on population shifts and consumer buying… Written by RetailWire September 26, 2023September 26, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food & Bev Amazon Invests $4 Billion in AI Company Anthropic Amazon will invest up to $4 billion in Anthropic and gain a minority ownership position in the company, part of a deal that will have Amazon Web Services (AWS) become Anthropic’s primary cloud provider. Anthropic will make its future AI foundation models accessible to million of developers, as well as provide AWS customers with early […] Written by Retail TouchPoints September 25, 2023September 26, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food & Bev Shopify Audiences Adds Criteo, Its First Open Web Ads Partner Shopify Audiences debuted last year with only Google and Meta. In January, Pinterest was added to the mix. Now TikTok, Snap and, notably, Criteo will be able to plug into The post Shopify Audiences Adds Criteo, Its First Open Web Ads Partner appeared first on AdExchanger. Written by AdExchanger September 25, 2023September 26, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked