Department: Food That’s fresh: Sartori Cheese, Sunnie, Entenmann’s [[“value”:” In Supermarket Perimeter‘s December issue, we highlighted three innovative products that are new to the fresh perimeter. You can read this story and more in our digital issue. “]] SMP Meal Kits December 9, 2023December 9, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. FreshDept. DairyDept. Perimeter 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Market conditions ripe for rise in incidents of food fraud The FDA estimated the global cost of food fraud may range from $10 billion to $40 billion per year. Food Business News December 9, 2023December 9, 2023 < 1 min read Legal & CriminalDept. GroceryGovernment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Survey: Hunger impacts nearly a third of U.S. residents [[“value”:”Hello Fresh report shows more than two-thirds of respondents want brands and organizations to take action on food insecurity.”]] Supermarket News December 8, 2023December 8, 2023 < 1 min read Thick DataHello FreshDept. GroceryDept. Fresh 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Amazon Pilots New Grocery Delivery Subscription Program The Information reports that Amazon is testing a new grocery delivery subscription in three US cities – Denver, Sacramento and Columbus – that will offer “unlimited deliveries on orders over $35 from Whole Foods and Amazon Fresh to Prime members who pay an extra $9.99 per month.” The story notes that “grocery delivery used to […] MorningNewsBeat December 8, 2023December 8, 2023 2 min read AmazonWhole FoodsDeliveryDept. FreshPricing & PromotionsStreamingShoppersMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Amazon Tests Out New Prime Benefit — Grocery Delivery Amazon is piloting an add-on grocery subscription for Prime members in three cities that will give members access to unlimited grocery delivery on orders over $35 from Whole Foods Market and Amazon Fresh, as well as unlimited 30-minute pickup on orders of any size. The service — which is being tested in Denver, Sacramento, Calif. […] Retail TouchPoints December 8, 2023December 8, 2023 2 min read AmazonDeliveryBrick and MortarDept. FreshHealth & WellnessMarketing: Social MediaHoliday & EventsShoppersWhole FoodsDept. Natural / OrganicRegional GroceryPricing & PromotionsExecutivesBOPISMarketing: In StoreOperations & Supply ChainPartnerships 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Krispy Kreme growth strategy focused on QSR Plans include expanded international growth. Food Business News December 8, 2023December 8, 2023 < 1 min read StrategyRestaurantsInternational 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Post sheds light on avian influenza setback Outbreaks occurred at two egg-laying facilities. Food Business News December 8, 2023December 8, 2023 < 1 min read 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food The Weekly Closeout: Claire’s expands into Mexico and Squishmallows collabs with H&M [[“value”:” This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. It’s been another week with far more retail news than there is time in the day. Below, we break down some things you may have missed during the week, and what we’re still thinking about. From Rent the Runway’s decision to restructure […] RetailDive December 8, 2023December 8, 2023 5 min read ExecutivesAssociatesInternationalInternational - North AmericaDept. ApparelBrick and MortarLegal & CriminalOperations & Supply ChainStore LocationData & InsightsPredictions and ForecastsDept. NonfoodPhilanthropyRestaurantsTechnology & InnovationFlagship StoresPress ReleaseDept. Toys & GamesAcquisitionConsumersGovernmentHoliday & EventsPricing & PromotionsEconomyResults & InvestmentThick DataUnileverDept. GroceryDept. FreshPartnerships 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Blue Apron to debut fresh pre-made, non-frozen meals The Prepared & Ready line consists of 16 new single-serve options, with plans to add more meals to the line as 2024 progresses. Grocery Dive December 8, 2023December 8, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. FreshBlueApronPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Help wanted: selling young people on a career in produce [[“value”:” Finding enough workers not only to pick and process fruits and vegetables, but to work all the way up the supply chain to retail grocery, continues to be a major industry challenge, said panelists at the 2023 Global Produce & Floral Show. “]] SMP Produce December 8, 2023December 8, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. FreshDept. PerimeterOperations & Supply ChainAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Instacart expands nonprofit partnership offering produce stipends: this time in D.C. [[“value”:”The tech company and Partnership for a Healthier America aim to expand the program over the next three years”]] Supermarket News December 7, 2023December 7, 2023 < 1 min read InstacartPartnershipsDept. PerimeterDept. FreshDeliveryTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Your Views: We All Deserve A Break Today Lots or response to yesterday’s FaceTime, in which I went to McDonald’s to road test the supposedly new-and-improved burgers that have been seven years in the making. MNB reader Barbara Watters wrote: Love the morning FaceTimes. Your McDonald’s segment had me remembering my recent Big Mac a few weeks ago. Blah and bleg. The flavor […] MorningNewsBeat December 7, 2023December 7, 2023 10 min read Dept. PharmacyCVSDept. GroceryAssociatesRestaurantsBrick and MortarHealth & WellnessShoppersDeliveryHoliday & EventsTechnology & InnovationWalmartDept. OTCWeatherPredictions and ForecastsDept. FreshReturnsOperations & Supply ChainWalgreensLegal & CriminalNestlePartnershipsPricing & PromotionsGrubhubEconomyStore LocationFood DeliveryDept. DairyCoca ColaDept. PaperDept. Adult BevResults & Investment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food The 8 biggest party trends for 2024 Picture this: You’re invited to an event hosted by your male friends in their late twenties. It’s not a birthday party or engagement, or even New Years’. No – it’s a glitter-filled Eurovision party. Passing revelers dressed as ABBA and Conchita Wurst, you sip on non-alcoholic beer and cheers to good times. The winner’s announced, […] GWI (Global Web Index) December 7, 2023December 7, 2023 7 min read ConsumersTechnology & InnovationMarketing: Social MediaAIPredictions and ForecastsESG and CSRDept. Adult BevDept. BeverageHealth & WellnessStrategyMarketing: TradeHoliday & EventsCOVID19Data & InsightsMarketing: BroadcastDept. GroceryDept. BakerySustainabilityTargetDept. NonfoodDept. DairyDept. PetBig DataEconomyPartnershipsPricing & PromotionsDept. Toys & Games 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Maximizing User Experience: 3 Must-Haves for Building a Respected B2B Marketplace Peer recommendations have been a trusted endorsement for products and services since the earliest days of commerce. However, in the “age of influence,” brands maximize this word-of-mouth endorsement and spread it far and wide through authentic and paid channels. This age-old practice of sharing advice transcends consumer markets. It’s taking hold in the B2B space […] Nitish Shrivastava December 7, 2023December 7, 2023 3 min read ConsumersShoppersPartnershipsMarketing: Social MediaData & InsightsShopifyMarketing: UGCTikTokTechnology & InnovationDept. Natural / OrganicESG and CSRExecutivesUnileverMars Inc.Predictions and ForecastsPress ReleaseAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food The Chargebacks That Stole Christmas for Retail Merchants The peak holiday season usually brings a welcome boost in sales and festive cheer for merchants. Known shopping events such as Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Thanksgiving, and Christmas pique consumer interest and lead to increased customer traffic. But while you might support year-end customer activities with festive purchase options, there’s a potential threat to all […] Ariel Chen December 7, 2023December 7, 2023 4 min read Holiday & EventsConsumersShoppersLegal & CriminalDeliveryDept. NonfoodOperations & Supply ChainStore LocationConsultingReturnsDept. ApparelPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: TradePricing & PromotionsProcter & GambleResults & InvestmentExecutivesTechnology & InnovationUnileverData & InsightsData VisualizationGoogleDept. Toys & GamesHealth & WellnessDept. Natural / OrganicAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Reshaping Holiday Beauty Marketing: Visual Authenticity and the AI Revolution As the holiday season nears, artificial intelligence is transforming retail marketing in the beauty sector. However, responsible AI usage is crucial to maintaining trust with wary consumers. Our VisualGPS research revealed that in 2023, AI makes 63 percent of Americans very nervous, rising from 53 percent in 2022. So, as AI-generated visual content enters the […] Rebecca Rom-Frank December 7, 2023December 7, 2023 3 min read Technology & InnovationAIConsumersDept. HBCHoliday & EventsPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Social MediaHealth & WellnessInclusivityCompetitionDept. FreshCOVID19Dept. Natural / OrganicData & InsightsDept. NonfoodESG and CSRTech: AR and VRShoppersPricing & PromotionsMetaverseMarketing: VoiceMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationMarketing: Brand 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Growth Makes Happy Joe’s Happy Customer frequency matters. When you are a restaurant, looking at your concept, trying to drive top-line sales and bottom-line profits, start with the menu. That according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. That said, leveraging the menu to increase customer frequency without operational disruption is an art and Happy […] Grocerant Guru December 7, 2023December 7, 2023 3 min read Dept. DairyData & InsightsShoppersRestaurantsDept. FrozenInternational - North AmericaMarketing: Social MediaTwitterMeta (Facebook)ExecutivesDept. Fresh 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Ferrero discussing move for French biscuit maker Michel et Augustin’s majority owner is Danone. Food Business News December 7, 2023December 7, 2023 < 1 min read Danone 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Global water storage, river flow levels cause for concern Water supply shortage has worldwide impact. Food Business News December 7, 2023December 7, 2023 < 1 min read 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Brookshire Grocery plans ‘new generation’ Fresh banner store This will be the company’s third store under the upmarket format, and comes as other regional grocers have opened fresh-focused banners. Grocery Dive December 7, 2023December 7, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. FreshRegional Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food La Brea Bakery debuts new cookbook for consumers [[“value”:” From Starter to Finish: Sourdough Breadmaking and Culinary Inspirations is a collection of simple recipes incorporating artisan bread designed for both seasoned and aspiring home bakers and chefs. “]] SMP Meal Kits December 6, 2023December 6, 2023 < 1 min read ConsumersDept. BakeryDept. Perimeter 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food FaceTime with the Content Guy: Seven Year Switch So while Michael’s column today is about how a community rose up to defend its right to have a local McDonald’s, I have another take on the fast feeder. The other day there was a story about how, after an exhaustive seven-year development process, McDonald’s has improved its burgers and buns. That’s quite a claim […] MorningNewsBeat December 6, 2023December 6, 2023 < 1 min read RestaurantsMarketing: Social MediaDept. DairyDept. Bakery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Rise Baking buys two pie plants Facilities part of scaled, full-line pies platform. Food Business News December 6, 2023December 6, 2023 < 1 min read 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Aisles Abroad: How Canadian grocer Freson Bros. embraces its roots In-store “zones” like the Root Cellar, Mother Dough Bread Co. and Banj’s Smokehouse feed into the grocer’s goal of “honoring the craft of food tradition,” said President Doug Lovsin. Grocery Dive December 6, 2023December 6, 2023 < 1 min read International - North AmericaMarketing: In StoreDept. GroceryDept. Bakery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Poultry supplier for Aldi, Grocery Outlet, and others found to have violated child labor laws [[“value”:”The supplier, Exclusive Poultry Inc., hired children as young as 14, an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor found”]] Supermarket News December 6, 2023December 6, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. FreshAssociatesRegional GroceryGrocery OutletGovernmentAldi 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Comment: Here’s why you shouldn’t overlook the role of collaborative autonomous mobile robots Over the past three years, automation has gone from the background to the forefront of everyday business across industries, observes Gavin Donley, Head of Marketing at Brain Corp. Automation consists of many separate but related trends and sub-trends, but the burgeoning presence of collaborative autonomous mobile robots, or AMRs, stands as a defining force reshaping […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub December 6, 2023December 6, 2023 4 min read Technology & InnovationAIAssociatesTech: RoboticsMarketing: Social MediaOperations & Supply ChainTwitterTrends: TechData & InsightsPredictions and ForecastsConsultingSustainabilityInternationalConsumersWalmartExecutivesDept. Natural / OrganicThick DataBrick and MortarShoppersHealth & WellnessMarketing: In StoreMerchandising 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Cardenas Markets to debut 6th Las Vegas store The location will include a “colorful” produce section, full-service meat and seafood department, Mexican Cocina and financial services center. Grocery Dive December 5, 2023December 5, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. FreshStore LocationResults & InvestmentInternational - North AmericaDept. Perimeter 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Schnucks is giving shoppers an express lane to local produce Following a successful pilot, the Midwestern grocer plans to expand its use of tracking technology to digitally alert customers when freshly picked foods arrive in stores. Grocery Dive December 5, 2023December 5, 2023 < 1 min read ShoppersRegional GroceryDept. PerimeterDept. FreshTechnology & InnovationBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Demand for vegan baked goods increases [[“value”:” Despite the difficulty in formulating some bakery applications to be vegan-friendly, demand for these claims has spurred innovation. “]] SMP Meal Kits December 5, 2023December 5, 2023 < 1 min read Health & WellnessTechnology & InnovationDept. PerimeterDept. Bakery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Brookshire Grocery expanding its Fresh banner in Texas [[“value”:”Retailer working out plans for location in Longview”]] Supermarket News December 5, 2023December 5, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. FreshStore Location 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food NRF Retracts Claim that Organized Retail Crime Accounted for ‘Nearly Half’ of Retail Shrink The National Retail Federation (NRF) has updated a report that had attributed “nearly half” of 2021’s $94.5 billion in retail shrink to organized retail crime, saying the data point was part of two-year-old testimony to a U.S. Senate committee by Ben Dugan, former President of the Organized Retail Crime Resource Center. The NRF report was […] Written by Retail TouchPoints December 7, 2023December 7, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Walmart’s hiring and wage pressures have eased, CEO says Walmart CEO Doug McMillon also said artificial intelligence is changing employees’ roles across stores and in warehouses. Written by CNBC December 6, 2023December 7, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Regional grocers’ e-commerce sales slip in Q3, research finds The drop is due to a higher rate of lapsed shoppers who have either gone back to in-store buying or switched to a competitor’s online services, a new Brick Meets Click and Mercatus report found. Written by Grocery Dive December 6, 2023December 7, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Walmart CEO says consumers may not be as resilient next year, even as deflation starts to show In a CNBC interview, Walmart CEO Doug McMillon said the discounter is gearing up for a year when it faces tougher comparisons because of falling prices. Written by CNBC December 6, 2023December 7, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food DoorDash named one of Fortune’s Future 50 Companies The delivery company made the list out of 1,000 publicly traded companies that were considered Written by Supermarket News December 6, 2023December 7, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked