Department: Beverage 39 million adults set to celebrate the Jubilee weekend says Co-op Co-op’s Jubilee Convenience Report shows that the nation is set to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee with retro favourites from the 1950’s. Meringue nests, ice cream cones,… View Article The Retail Bulletin May 27, 2022May 27, 2022 < 1 min read Dept. GroceryDept. FrozenDept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Co-op summer range launches in Nisa to help stores cash in on hotter months Nisa has begun to stock Co-op’s summer range of food and drink in an effort to help stores boost sales in the next three months. The “Summer Feastival” range includes dips and side salads, picnic and barbecue foods, ice-creams, tubs and cones, as well as new drinks lines. The range is backed by a full […] Talking Retail May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 < 1 min read Brick and MortarDept. BeverageDept. Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Barr boosts its range of lemonades Soft drinks firm Barr is adding two fruity lemonades to its range. Barr Fruity Lemonade Cherry and Fruity Lemonade Blue will become available next month and are aimed at 12- to 24-year olds, known as Generation Z. Adrian Troy, Barr’s marketing director, said: “Barr Fruity Lemonades offers shoppers something really quite different, blending big, full-on […] Talking Retail May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 < 1 min read ShoppersPricing & PromotionsDept. BeverageConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Are You Making These 5 Product Page Mistakes? | Salsify Well-designed product pages with thorough product information and high-quality images can help your brand convert more shoppers into return customers. Salsify May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 < 1 min read ShoppersMarketing: SocialDept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Iced coffee company seals a deal with Love Island Iced coffee brand Emmi Caffe Latte has linked up with ITV’s reality show Love Island. The collaboration, launching on 6 June, will begin with television advertising and an on-pack competition, giving customers the chance to win two pairs of tickets to the final Love Island party with travel to Mallorca and two nights’ accommodation. Laura Graham, […] Talking Retail May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 < 1 min read Dept. BeverageCompetition 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Grocerants Replacing Restaurants and Grocery Stores for Dinner What’s for Dinner is the age-old question every parent hears, and most say I don’t know. Today more and more families or looking online, or for new avenues of fresh food distributions in the way of meals and meal components that can be mixed and matched into perfect family meal. Alternative fresh food […] Grocerant Guru May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 4 min read Dept. GroceryRestaurantsData & InsightsConsumersMarketing: SocialDept. FreshDept. PerimeterBrick and MortarPepsiCoConsultingDept. BeverageDept. Fresh PreparedStrategyAssociatesDept. BakeryMeta (Facebook)TwitterDept. Adult BevTechnology & InnovationPricing & PromotionsPartnershipsMarketing: TradeESG and CSRDept. DairyDept. DeliDept. FuelMarketing: In StoreHoliday & Events 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage AB inBev falls ‘off track’ to reach non-/low-alcoholic beer sales goal Ezgi Barcenas, AB inBev chief sustainability officer, said that the world’s largest brewer is “off track” to reach its goal of having 20 percent of its beer volume in non-alcoholic and low-alcoholic drinks. Ms. Barcenas said that non- and low-alcoholic beers currently account for six percent of the company’s sales. RetailWire May 25, 2022May 25, 2022 < 1 min read Dept. Adult BevCPG: Adult BeverageDept. BeverageSustainability 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Starbucks selling Evolution Fresh juices to Bolthouse Farms Starbucks has reached a deal to sell its Evolution Fresh cold-pressed juice brand to Bolthouse Farms. Bolthouse is owned by the private equity group, Butterfly, which acquired the brand from The Campbell Soup Company in 2019 for $510 million transaction. Terms of the current deal have not been disclosed. RetailWire May 25, 2022May 25, 2022 < 1 min read Dept. BeverageRestaurantsDept. FreshDept. OTC 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Starbucks Sells Evolution Fresh To Bolthouse Farms Starbucks announced yesterday that it is selling its Evolution Fresh business to Bolthouse Farms. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The announcement said that “Evolution Fresh is a leading producer of primarily organic, cold-pressed, premium juice products. By joining forces with Bolthouse Farms – the No. 1 super premium refrigerated beverage brand and largest […] MorningNewsBeat May 25, 2022May 25, 2022 2 min read RestaurantsDept. FreshDept. BeverageExecutivesShoppersCustomer ExperienceCustomer ExperienceDept. RefrigeratedDept. Natural / OrganicDept. OTCEconomyHealth & WellnessPartnershipsResults & InvestmentBrick and MortarAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Miller Lite fires up the grill with beer-infused charcoal Timed to the unofficial start of summer, “Beercoal” is the latest in the brewery’s attempt to emphasize the taste of its light beer. MarketingDive May 25, 2022May 25, 2022 < 1 min read Dept. Adult BevDept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Minute Maid offers heat relief with Aguas Frescas waterslide delivery The Coca-Cola brand’s “Refreshing AF” tagline and summer push play on the drink’s “AF” initials and cheekily tie into the phrase that’s popular online. MarketingDive May 25, 2022May 25, 2022 < 1 min read Pricing & PromotionsDeliveryDept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Co-op revamps food-to-go range with new products and reduced packaging The Co-op has re-launched its food-to-go range with a global inspired theme and has also reduced the amount of packaging. The retailer said the summer offering… View Article The Retail Bulletin May 25, 2022May 25, 2022 < 1 min read PackagingDept. GroceryDept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Bolthouse Farms Acquires Evolution Fresh From Starbucks SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) and Bolthouse Farms today announced entry into a definitive agreement for Bolthouse Farms to acquire the brand and business of Evolution Fresh. The partners (employees) that support the business will also transition to Bolthouse Farms upon close of the transaction. Evolution Fresh is a leading producer of primarily organic, cold-pressed, premium […] BusinessWire - Supermarket May 25, 2022May 25, 2022 < 1 min read Dept. FreshRestaurantsAcquisitionDept. RefrigeratedDept. BeveragePartnershipsHealth & WellnessDept. OTCDept. Natural / OrganicAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Household Products: Their Need to Go Green or Go Home Empty shelves and $10 bottles of hand sanitizer….ah, those were NOT the days. But working from home, learning to cook for ourselves, and becoming increasingly more aware of how dirty the world can be has created a need for more household cleaning products. COVID-19 turned cleaning brands into lifestyle brands and built disinfecting habits consumers […] RangeMe May 24, 2022May 24, 2022 7 min read VendorsSustainabilityDept. NonfoodConsumersData & InsightsPackagingMarketing: SocialTikTokTechnology & InnovationCOVID19Health & WellnessDept. PaperDept. LaundryOperations & Supply ChainDept. GroceryDept. HBCTrends: Food and BeverageDept. Natural / OrganicESG and CSRDeliveryDept. BeverageDept. ApparelWalmartMarketing: TradeMerchandisingPredictions and ForecastsPricing & PromotionsShoppersBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Worth Reading: Re-thinking Welch’s CEO Juice Fascinating piece in the New York Times by columnist David Gelles, based on his book “The Man Who Broke Capitalism,” which looks to re-evaluate the influence of Jack Welch, the influential former CEO of GE. Gelles writes: “During Mr. Welch’s two decades in power — from 1981 to 2001 — he turned G.E. into the […] MorningNewsBeat May 24, 2022May 24, 2022 3 min read ExecutivesDept. BeverageEconomyAssociatesHome DepotDept. NonfoodCompetitionMergersTwitterGovernmentMarketing: SocialAmazonAlbertsons / Safeway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage How Miller Lite and Bud Light’s epic clash shook the marketing world It’s a feud as old as light beer itself, filled with lawsuits and smear campaigns. However, waning interest in beer has heightened the stakes for both brands. MarketingDive May 24, 2022May 24, 2022 < 1 min read Dept. Adult BevDept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Coca-Cola to phase out Honest Tea production Honest Kids juice drinks will remain in the portfolio. Food Business News May 24, 2022May 24, 2022 < 1 min read Dept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Tortilla acquires Chilango Tortilla has acquired fellow Mexican food chain Chilango for £2.75 million from investment firm RDCP Group. Chilango operates eight sites across the UK which offer both… View Article The Retail Bulletin May 24, 2022May 24, 2022 < 1 min read Dept. GroceryResults & InvestmentInternational - UKInternational - North AmericaDept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage The future of DTC brands With the pandemic, as the eCommerce market hit its stride and many consumers turned to direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands, experts note that the beverage industry stands to benefit from DTC’s continuous growth. bevindustry.com May 24, 2022May 24, 2022 < 1 min read ConsumersPredictions and ForecastsDept. BeverageCOVID19 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Ocado buys US robot startup for €10.2m Ocado Group on Monday said it was buying US robotics startup Myrmex for €10.2m (£8m). The company, which took a minority stake in Myrmex in 2020,… View Article The Retail Bulletin May 24, 2022May 24, 2022 < 1 min read OcadoTech: RoboticsTechnology & InnovationDept. GroceryDept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Britain could face bottled beer shortage as glass costs surge, suppliers warn Small and medium-sized breweries are expected to bear the brunt of the impact of rising costs The Grocer May 23, 2022May 24, 2022 < 1 min read Dept. Adult BevDept. BeverageMarketing: Social 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Old Cheltenham Spar re-opens as Nisa A Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, store that was a Spar before it closed a few months ago has been revived as a Nisa Local. The shop is in a residential area close to the national security centre GCHQ. New owner Kishore Samanathy has installed F’real milkshakes, Sqwishee drinks and Costa coffee as well as a Bake & […] Talking Retail May 23, 2022May 23, 2022 < 1 min read Dept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Boost launches a new energy drink Boost Drinks has launched a fruit-juice-based energy drink called Juic’d, the brand’s first foray into the 500ml can market. The drinks are made with 5% real fruit juice and price-marked at £1. There are three flavours – Pineapple & Guava, Mango & Tropical, and Watermelon & Lime. Adrian Hipkiss, marketing and international business director at […] Talking Retail May 23, 2022May 23, 2022 < 1 min read Dept. BeverageSustainabilityDept. FreshInternational 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Flanigan and Gatta join Dollar Tree’s leadership CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Dollar Tree Inc. has added two members to its leadership team, naming John Flanigan chief supply chain officer and Larry Gatta chief merchandising officer for its Family Dollar banner. Both Flanigan and Gatta spent time at Dollar General Corp. during the tenure of Rick Dreiling, the former Dollar General chief executive who […] MMR May 23, 2022May 23, 2022 2 min read ExecutivesOperations & Supply ChainDollar GeneralDollar TreeFamily DollarDept. BeverageDept. NonfoodDept. GroceryStore FormatAlbertsons / SafewayBrick and MortarDept. PetConsumersAssociatesMerchandisingRite AidShoppersStore LocationEconomyTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Food and beverage proves steady performer at Target Segment posts low double-digit growth in Q1. Food Business News May 23, 2022May 23, 2022 < 1 min read Dept. BeverageTargetDept. Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Uber Eats reveals list of most delivered sandwiches in UK To mark the start of British Sandwich Week, Uber Eats has revealed a list of the most delivered sandwiches on its app from its UK grocery… View Article The Retail Bulletin May 23, 2022May 23, 2022 < 1 min read Dept. Fresh PreparedInternational - UKUbereatsDept. GroceryDept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Cooler Screen Builds Visionary Leadership and Advisory Teams for Accelerated Growth Accomplished executives will accelerate Cooler Screens' mission to transform the consumer experience and solidify its role as a strategic digital media platform for retail. Cooler Screens May 23, 2022May 23, 2022 4 min read ExecutivesDept. BeverageConsumersData & InsightsOmnichannelTechnology & InnovationMarketing: Retail MediaShoppersMarketing: In StorePartnershipsInsight ProvidersWalgreensPhilanthropyAmazonMerchandisingBrick and MortarResults & InvestmentCustomer ExperienceOperations & Supply ChainStrategyTrader JoesBig DataAgenciesCustomer ExperienceDept. GroceryCVSGiant EagleMarketing: Digital MediaKrogerAI / MLHealth & WellnessESG and CSRTrends: MarketingTech: IoTPredictions and ForecastsdunnhumbyMarketing: ShopperAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Hard seltzer White Claw targets audiences at summer music festivals Alcoholic seltzer drink White Claw is launching a summer-long promotion at festivals up and down the UK. The ‘hard seltzer’ will run bars at more than 40 festivals this year, including: Wide Awake and City Splash next week; Love Saves the Day and Mighty Hoopla in June; and Boardmasters and All Points East in August. […] Talking Retail May 23, 2022May 23, 2022 < 1 min read Dept. Adult BevCPG: Adult BeverageInternational - UKDept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Campo Viejo encourages customers to drink with friends Spanish wine producer Campo Viejo, known for its Rioja, has launched a major social media, video and radio campaign in time for the summer. The “Decanta La Vida” (live every day to the fullest) campaign aims to celebrate the sociable Spanish way of life and to encourage drinkers to share a bottle with friends and […] Talking Retail May 23, 2022May 23, 2022 < 1 min read Dept. BeverageDept. Adult BevMarketing: SocialMarketing: BroadcastESG and CSR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Restaurant, Deli, C-store Food Marketers Need to Hook them Before they Look-Up Consumers are dynamic not static and today that means smartphones are fast becoming the food marketing platform of choice according to Steven Johnson, Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. In a battle for share of stomach C-stores, restaurants, bodegas, and grocery store delis all need a fresh focus on smartphones. Art Sebastian, […] Grocerant Guru May 23, 2022May 23, 2022 5 min read Data & InsightsTechnology & InnovationDept. GroceryShoppersConsumersCasey's General StoresMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionBrick and MortarRestaurantsMarketing: OOHDept. DeliDept. Fresh PreparedMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationDept. FuelStrategyMarketing: SocialMarketing: In StoreMarketing: TradePricing & PromotionsDept. BeverageDept. FreshCustomer ExperienceDept. PerimeterExecutivesMarketing: MobileMerchandisingTech: AIAI / ML 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage How to create the best delivery experience: 3 key factors As more consumers go online for their purchases, good delivery has become more important than ever. Find out how to step up your delivery game. Written by Future of Commerce May 27, 2022May 27, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Dollar General post strong sales gains in first quarter GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. — Dollar General on Thursday reported net sales of $8.8 billion for its fiscal year 2022 first quarter, an increase of 4.2% over the prior-year period. The net sales increase was primarily driven by positive sales contributions from new stores, partially offset by a slight decline in same-store sales and the impact of […] Written by MMR May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage CVS to launch virtual primary care solution WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health announced on Thursday the launch of CVS Health Virtual Primary Care, a new virtual care solution available through a single digital platform. The offering connects CVS Health’s services, clinical expertise, and data for a more coordinated and consumer-centric health care experience. The company said the new solution enables consumers to […] Written by MMR May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage 22% Of Brands Are Unhappy With How They Allocate Their Retail Media Budget. But There’s a Better Way Retail media networks (RMNs) are an exciting place to run ads, because of the valuable first-party data that retailers have about their customers. RMNs create an ability to target a specific retailer’s customers and provide valuable insights into how people shop. And brands certainly are not hurting for choices. Just last week, Ulta announced a media network and the hotel chain, Marriott, the week prior. Written by Bobsled Marketing May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Retail Earnings Confuse Rather than Clarify Earnings, and retail earnings in particular, are not as straightforward as they sometimes seem. Written by NASDAQ May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked