Department: Beverage Cadbury launches Dairy Milk &More with new flavours and bigger chunks Cadbury is today (18 March) launching Cadbury Dairy Milk &More, a new addition to the Dairy Milk range. Comprising two new flavours, Cadbury Dairy Milk Nutty Praline Crisp and Cadbury Dairy Milk Caramel Nut Crunch, the bars are available in retailers nationwide from today. The… This story continues at Cadbury launches Dairy Milk &More with […] Talking Retail March 18, 2024March 18, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. DairyMondelezDept. RefrigeratedDept. FreshDept. BeveragePredictions and ForecastsDept. Bakery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Circana announces its U.S. CPG Growth Leaders CHICAGO – Circana on Monday announced the leading companies in its latest Growth Leaders rankings. The firm analyzed the growth performance of hundreds of public and private consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies ranging from $100 million to $60 billion in annual sales to develop the rankings. Circana will highlight the drivers of success for these […] MMR March 18, 2024March 18, 2024 2 min read ConsumersDept. BeverageExecutivesCPG: Adult BeverageEconomyCOVID19Technology & InnovationAICoca ColaESG and CSRMarketing: Social MediaSustainability 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage This Year Consider Catering options for your Easter Dinner At the intersection of time starved consumers and family fun at our house Easter was alive with activity both inside and out and always included extended family members the help make that day special. Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® believes that the more time you have to spend with […] Grocerant Guru March 18, 2024March 18, 2024 4 min read Holiday & EventsData & InsightsRestaurantsDept. GroceryBOPISDept. FreshConsumersSustainabilityOperations & Supply ChainPepsiCoPartnershipsDept. BeverageMarketing: In StoreDept. OTCDept. DairyDeliveryUnilever 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Five Iron Golf’s Beverage Partnership is Branding Coup Five Iron Golf, the nation’s leading indoor golf and entertainment space that is consumer focused, interactive, participatory and selling both food and beverage recently announced a partnership with Rehab Monster proving you don’t have to have 100 plus locations to garner marketing partnerships that drive new electricity. Now according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® […] Grocerant Guru March 15, 2024March 15, 2024 4 min read SustainabilityDept. BeverageMarketing: Social MediaDept. GroceryData & InsightsPartnershipsESG and CSRMeta (Facebook)Dept. FreshTechnology & InnovationRestaurantsMarketing: BrandTwitterDept. PerimeterAIExecutivesInternationalConsumersTrends: TechDeliveryDept. ApparelMarketing: BroadcastOperations & Supply ChainPricing & Promotions 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage McDonald’s seeks ‘best burger,’ better coffee Fast-food chain eyes improvements to core menu items. Food Business News March 15, 2024March 15, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. BeverageDept. Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Celebrating National Pi Day Today is National Pi Day – 3/14 are the first three digits of an infinite number with many practical uses. It has become a great day for pie promotions – whether sweet, savory or pizza. In honor of National Pi Day, I’d like to offer a picture of one of my favorite pies ever – […] MorningNewsBeat March 14, 2024March 14, 2024 < 1 min read Predictions and ForecastsMarketing: TradeDept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Capri-Sun launches first-ever recyclable pouch Capri Sun has announced a first-to-market launch with its redesigned recyclable drink pouches – rolling out across retail, convenience, wholesale and foodservice channels. The 200ml single serve pouches of its two lavours, Orange and Blackcurrant & Apple, will be the first of the Capri-Sun range… This story continues at Capri-Sun launches first-ever recyclable pouch Or […] Talking Retail March 13, 2024March 13, 2024 < 1 min read SustainabilityDept. BeverageKraftHeinzPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Hand Held Food for Immediate Consumption Will Drive Casey’s General Stores Growth At the intersection of consumers trends, pizza delivery success, and branded line extensions Casey’s General Stores have added new hand-held food menu items for immediate consumption is a perfect fit Edifying its consumer focused grocerant niche Ready-2-Eat and Heat-N-Eat fresh prepared menu in the minds-eye of the consumer, according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® […] Grocerant Guru March 13, 2024March 13, 2024 3 min read Dept. GroceryCasey's General StoresDept. Fresh PreparedConsumersData & InsightsBrick and MortarDept. BakeryDept. FreshPackagingPredictions and ForecastsShoppersDept. BeverageDept. DairyRestaurantsPartnershipsDeliveryOperations & Supply ChainExecutivesDept. PerimeterDept. FuelSustainabilityAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage The Cocktail Co celebrates new listing with drinks wholesaler, LWC The Cocktail Co, producer of ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails, has secured a new listing with the UK’s largest independent drinks wholesaler, LWC. The listing is for its entire range of cocktails, consisting of eight different flavours – Apple Of My Eye, Bramble, Cosmopolitan, Espresso Martini, Mojito,… This story continues at The Cocktail Co celebrates new listing […] Talking Retail March 13, 2024March 13, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. Adult BevDept. BeveragePredictions and ForecastsInternational - UK 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Need to Know: What is advanced audience targeting and why is it important? Have you ever received an ad that felt incredibly specific? One that seems to understand exactly what stage of life you’re in and the kind of items you’re looking to buy? That is advanced audience targeting at work. Follow along as we break down what advanced audiences are, why they matter and how they’re changing […] Nielsen March 12, 2024March 12, 2024 5 min read Data & InsightsBig DataInsight ProvidersConsumersMarketing: BroadcastPredictions and ForecastsStrategyPartnershipsMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationStreamingTikTokDeliveryDept. BeverageMarketing: UGCMarketing: VoiceSustainabilityThick DataAI 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor: Sales grew in February WASHINGTON – Retail sales continued to grow in February, building off solid gains from January, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released today by the National Retail Federation. Click here to access February’s retail data.Total retail sales, excluding automobiles and gasoline, were up 1.06% seasonally adjusted month over month and up 6.3% […] MMR March 12, 2024March 12, 2024 2 min read Brick and MortarData & InsightsDept. NonfoodDept. FuelHealth & WellnessDept. Sporting goodsConsumersDept. BeverageDept. ApparelEconomyExecutivesPredictions and ForecastsRestaurantsThick Data 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Cawston Press launches Sunshine Orange Fruit water The new Sunshine Orange Fruit Water joins the British soft drink brand’s range of school-approved juice cartons, now available in five child-friendly flavours. Cawston Press has presented the newest addition to its range of school-approved Fruit Waters, Sunshine Orange. The new flavour is an impressive… This story continues at Cawston Press launches Sunshine Orange Fruit […] Talking Retail March 11, 2024March 11, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. FreshDept. BeveragePredictions and ForecastsInternational - UK 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Why Minute Maid Zero Sugar hired Jon Hamm to pitch juice that ‘Sells Itself’ Studio X, the execution arm of WPP’s bespoke Open X unit for Coca-Cola, spearheaded the brand’s first global campaign. MarketingDive March 11, 2024March 11, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. BeverageCoca ColaAgencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Kroger Releases Q4, Annual Sales Figures Kroger said that its Q4 total sales, excluding fuel, declined 0.5 percent to $37.1 billion, from $34.8 billion during the same period a year ago. Same-store sales for the period were down 0.8 percent. However, operating profit grew to $1.19 billion from $826 million in the prior-year period, while Kroger digital sales grew more than […] MorningNewsBeat March 11, 2024March 11, 2024 < 1 min read KrogerEconomyShoppersDept. FuelConsumersDept. Adult BevDept. BeverageDept. GroceryExecutivesOwned Brands (Private Label)Predictions and ForecastsBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Costco Ventures Into Selling Gold Bars and Silver Coins After locking in loyal $1.50 hot dog-soda customers, Costco is on the hunt for a new market in precious metal collectors and investors. RetailWire March 10, 2024March 10, 2024 < 1 min read CostcoDept. BeverageDept. Pet 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Bestway Retail prepares to trial third ‘hybrid’ model Bestway Retail is to trial another ‘hybrid’ concept following the roll-out of its Costcutter/Bargain Booze proposition and the launch of a Costcutter/Wine Rack ‘store within a store’ model last December. The new hybrid will be a mash-up of Bargain Booze and Best-one, which could see… This story continues at Bestway Retail prepares to trial third […] Talking Retail March 8, 2024March 8, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. Adult BevPredictions and ForecastsDept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Circana report: private brands surge amidst inflation CHICAGO—Private brands have experienced growth in the face of inflation, according to a new report from Circana, with sales surpassing $217 billion. The report, “CPG Private Brands Update,” provides an update on the store brand landscape, and identifies retailer opportunities to increase demand for their own brand and private brand offerings. “Private brands are increasingly […] MMR March 8, 2024March 8, 2024 2 min read Owned Brands (Private Label)ConsumersDept. BeverageEconomyDept. GroceryShoppersPredictions and ForecastsDept. RefrigeratedData & InsightsDept. HBCMerchandisingDept. Center StoreDept. AppliancesPackagingDept. Nonfood 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage National Beverage Corp. Reports Exceptional Winter Quarter FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–National Beverage Corp. (NASDAQ: FIZZ) today announced results for its third quarter ended January 27, 2024. Compared to the prior year: Net sales increased to a record $270 million; Gross profit grew to an all-time high of $97 million and gross profit margin increased to 36% of sales; Operating income rose to […] BusinessWire - Supermarket March 8, 2024March 8, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. BeverageCPG: Adult BeverageResults & InvestmentPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Kroger Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2023 Results, Announces Guidance for 2024 Comments from Chairman and CEO Rodney McMullen. "Kroger achieved strong 2023 results, in line with our long-term growth model and built upon three consecutive years of historic growth. Kroger March 7, 2024March 8, 2024 9 min read KrogerResults & InvestmentPredictions and ForecastsAssociatesDept. FuelShoppersDept. Fresh PreparedDept. DeliHealth & WellnessSustainabilityEconomyGovernmentConsumersOperations & Supply ChainStrategyDept. PharmacyMarketing: BrandDept. FreshReturnsMergersOwned Brands (Private Label)PartnershipsDept. GroceryDept. DairyDept. BeverageData & InsightsExecutivesMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationWeatherCustomer ExperienceCompetitionPress ReleaseUnileverDivestituresDept. PerimeterAlbertsons / SafewayDept. BakeryTargetRegional GroceryDept. Natural / OrganicDept. HBCBrick and MortarDeliveryTrends: ConsumerTechnology & InnovationMarketing: TradeMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: In StoreESG and CSR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage 7-Eleven Music Contest Drives New Electricity See Why If you love music by now you know what a great line-up of events Live Nation has in 2024. You might already have some tickets. If not don’t worry 7-Eleven jut might be the one company that can get you tickets to one of your favorite Live Nation events according to Steven Johnson Grocerant […] Grocerant Guru March 7, 2024March 7, 2024 4 min read 7-Eleven & SpeedwayData & InsightsDept. GroceryShoppersMarketing: Social MediaBrick and MortarDept. FreshSustainabilityMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionExecutivesTechnology & InnovationConsumersAITargetMeta (Facebook)Dept. PerimeterDept. BeverageTwitterMarketing: TradePartnershipsTrends: TechDeliveryDept. ApparelOperations & Supply ChainDept. Natural / OrganicESG and CSRPricing & PromotionsPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Your Views: Illuminated Got this email responding to Tom Furphy’s and my Innovation Conversation about Walmart’s Luminate program: Walmart does not necessarily need to use data to target specific customers because they attract a large percentage, overall, of demographic and income levels. If they already know that XX% of people from a specific economic level regularly shop in […] MorningNewsBeat March 7, 2024March 7, 2024 3 min read TargetEconomyBig DataConsumersWalmartDeliveryShoppersWhole FoodsCOVID19Operations & Supply ChainMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionAmazonPricing & PromotionsDept. NonfoodData & InsightsBrick and MortarAssociatesTechnology & InnovationStrategyRegional GroceryDept. BeverageDept. DairyDept. FreshMarketing: TradePredictions and ForecastsAhold Delhaize 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage 2024 BEER MARKET REPORT This annual report offers detailed performance, insights and new product releases from six key beer segments: craft, domestics, flavored malt beverages, imports, hard cider,and non-alcohol. bevindustry.com March 7, 2024March 8, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. BeverageDept. Adult BevPredictions and ForecastsResults & InvestmentPricing & PromotionsData & Insights 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage 3 Ways Retailers Can Increase In-Store Foot Traffic For small businesses with brick-and-mortar stores, foot traffic is (almost) everything. That’s bad news for both rural towns and small business hubs like San Francisco or New York, which haven’t yet recovered to pre-pandemic foot traffic levels. With fewer people walking along city streets and a seasonal dip in sales after the holidays, small retailers […] Pranay Agrawal March 6, 2024March 6, 2024 3 min read ConsumersShoppersMarketing: In StoreStore LocationBOPISESG and CSRTechnology & InnovationThick DataMarketing: Social MediaBrick and MortarPricing & PromotionsMarketing: TradeDept. Adult BevDept. NonfoodPredictions and ForecastsHoliday & EventsMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionDept. BeverageDept. ApparelCOVID19SustainabilityDept. Toys & Games 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Whole Foods Market to Open Smaller Format Stores Whole Foods Market, the Austin-based grocery store chain owned by Amazon.com, announced Monday it was introducing a new, smaller, “quick-shop” store format “designed to provide customers in urban neighborhoods a quick, convenient shopping experience with easier access to fresh, high-quality offerings,” according to a company press release. The new format, called Whole Foods Market Daily […] Marie Albiges March 6, 2024March 6, 2024 2 min read Whole FoodsBrick and MortarAmazonStore LocationDept. FreshRegional GroceryDept. BeverageDept. ApparelConsumersStore FormatDept. Adult BevDept. PerimeterPop UpsPress ReleaseResults & Investment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Smirnoff launches seven new flavours Electric Guava, Lavender Lemonade and Spicy Tamarind are among the new flavours being rolled by Smirnoff. Smirnoff says it has drawn on inspiration from popular culture to formulate seven new flavours: Spicy Tamarind, Smirnoff Electric Guava, Smirnoff Ice Lavender Lemonade and Smirnoff Smash Vodka Soda… This story continues at Smirnoff launches seven new flavours Or […] Talking Retail March 6, 2024March 6, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. Adult BevPredictions and ForecastsDept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Corona anoints Pedro Pascal top brand ambassador to connect to culture Working with the “Fantastic Four” star marks a shift in tone and an attempt to better promote the beer as a modern Latino brand. MarketingDive March 6, 2024March 6, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. BeverageDept. Adult Bev 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Slideshow: Stirring up the coffee creamer category Manufacturers are tapping into customization. Food Business News March 6, 2024March 6, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Loss Prevention Trends shaping retail in 2024 Loss prevention in the retail sector is undergoing a transformative phase in 2024, necessitated by the imperative to protect profits amid a multitude of challenges. From the surge in shoplifting to broader concerns like shrinkage, retailers are confronted with multifaceted issues demanding innovative solutions. This report delves into key trends in loss prevention, shedding light […] The Retail Bulletin March 6, 2024March 6, 2024 6 min read Technology & InnovationAILegal & CriminalInternational - UKPredictions and ForecastsAssociatesPartnershipsHealth & WellnessShoppersAcquisitionDept. GroceryAgenciesSustainabilityData & InsightsTrends: RetailStore FormatTescoMarketing: In StoreStore LocationTech: CashierlessWalmartBrick and MortarDept. BeverageAmazonOperations & Supply ChainDept. NonfoodExecutivesPhilanthropyMarketing: Social Media 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Westons unveils new pear cider Westons has launched new Henry Westons Vintage Pear, the sparkling pear cider will join the Henry Westons brand portfolio. “We know there is an untapped market for those looking for a premium pear option. Our new pear variant opens the market to a slightly younger… This story continues at Westons unveils new pear cider Or […] Talking Retail March 6, 2024March 6, 2024 < 1 min read Predictions and ForecastsDept. BeverageDept. Adult Bev 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Whole Foods To Debut New Small Format Store Bloomberg reports that Amazon-owned Whole Foods plans to open a new small format – between 7,000 and 14,000 square feet – “aimed at serving quick-trip urban consumers.” The first Whole Foods Market Daily Shop is slated to open on Manhattan’s Upper West Side this fall, and Bloomberg reports that the retailer has signed five leases […] MorningNewsBeat March 5, 2024March 5, 2024 3 min read Whole FoodsDept. GroceryBrick and MortarDept. FreshAmazonDept. BeverageRegional GroceryTech: CashierlessConsumersPredictions and ForecastsTechnology & InnovationStore LocationDept. PerimeterExecutivesDeliveryDept. Adult BevDept. ApparelBOPISDept. FrozenUnileverDept. Natural / OrganicMerchandisingPress Release 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Court sets late August start date for hearing on Kroger-Albertsons merger A federal judge in Oregon will decide during the proceeding whether to grant the FTC’s request to block the transaction. Written by Grocery Dive March 12, 2024March 14, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Kids Like to Go Out to Eat ask Chuck E. Cheese Don’t want to cook, don’t want to do dishes, well according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® your kids don’t want you hear you complain about cooking dinner either. Chuck E. Cheese has a new program for that has a great chance to make the entire family happy according […] Written by Grocerant Guru March 11, 2024March 14, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Publix reports 49% growth in net earnings in FY23 US supermarket chain Publix has reported net earnings of $4.3bn in FY23, marking a 49% increase from FY22’s $2.9bn. The post Publix reports 49% growth in net earnings in FY23 appeared first on Retail Insight Network. Written by Retail Insights Network March 8, 2024March 8, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Target Q4 2023 Earnings Recap Target reported Q4 and 2023 financial results at its annual investor day on March 5, 2024. Quarterly comp performance improved sequentially from Q2 to Q4, but 2023 ended with comps down -3.7%. Profitability outperformed expectations as the company realized $2B of operating income growth in 2023 and reported notable gross margin improvements. The stock was […] Written by The Harvest Group March 8, 2024March 8, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Kroger Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2023 Results, Announces Guidance for 2024 Comments from Chairman and CEO Rodney McMullen. "Kroger achieved strong 2023 results, in line with our long-term growth model and built upon three consecutive years of historic growth. Written by Kroger March 7, 2024March 8, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked