Department: Beverage How to Win in Retail: Less Science, More Art By Doug Stephens Over the last 20 years, technology has transformed retail. Mobile phones have become essential conduits for communication, entertainment and commerce. Technologies like augmented reality, once a novelty, have become commonplace digital merchandising and selling tools. E-commerce, which in 2003 amounted to a rounding error on most retailers’ profit and loss statements, has […] Retail Prophet September 25, 2023September 25, 2023 7 min read Technology & InnovationAIConsumersShoppersData & InsightsESG and CSRCustomer ExperienceCompetitionSustainabilityResults & InvestmentDept. ApparelBrick and MortarDept. NonfoodInternationalDept. Toys & GamesAmazonPredictions and ForecastsMerchandisingDept. BeverageDept. HBCDept. Adult BevCOVID19Trends: RetailDept. PerimeterInternational - UKMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: Social MediaMetaverseTech: AR and VRDept. Fresh 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage FreshTake will Extend and Expand Mitchell Grocery Interactive and participatory a new foodservice concept, FreshTake, will feature several foodservice concepts, extensive seating, and multiple entertainment options to entice consumers to stay longer, come back more frequently, and spend more according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. Here is a little background, Jackson Mitchell, is a fourth-generation […] Grocerant Guru September 24, 2023September 24, 2023 3 min read Dept. GroceryDept. FreshData & InsightsDept. BeverageMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: BroadcastDeliveryDept. Adult BevMarketing: In StoreConsumersInstacartStrategyDept. RefrigeratedWhole FoodsDept. Fresh PreparedMeta (Facebook)TwitterConsultingPartnershipsDoorDashESG and CSRExecutivesFood DeliveryPredictions and ForecastsDept. PerimeterDept. BakeryPricing & PromotionsRestaurantsUbereatsDept. PharmacyBOPIS 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Your Views: Wisdom From Frankie Five Angels Earlier this week I did a FaceTime in which I expressed a certain amazement with stories about how many men spent a lot of time on a regular basis thinking about the ancient Roman empire. I mentioned that I’m not one of those men – I maybe think about it when watching “Gladiator” and “A […] MorningNewsBeat September 22, 2023September 22, 2023 6 min read Health & WellnessAmazonDept. GroceryDept. BeverageGovernmentDeliveryShoppersConsumersMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionRestaurantsCOVID19Operations & Supply ChainPodcastsInternational - UKKraftHeinzKrogerExecutivesPartnershipsStrategyEconomyMarketing: BroadcastDept. Adult BevBrick and MortarAssociatesSustainabilityLegal & CriminalTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Our takes on new Wall Street research analyzing 4 Club consumer stocks The companies under the microscope are Costco, P&G, beer maker Constellation Brands, and off-price retailer TJX. CNBC September 22, 2023September 22, 2023 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationEconomyConsumersDept. BeverageDept. Adult BevCPG: Adult BeverageCostco 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Our takes on new Wall Street research analyzing 4 Club consumer stocks The companies under the microscope are Costco, P&G, beer maker Constellation Brands, and off-price retailer TJX. CNBC September 22, 2023September 22, 2023 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationEconomyConsumersDept. BeverageDept. Adult BevCPG: Adult BeverageCostco 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage 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
Department: Beverage ’Tis the Season to Bust 3 Customer Experience Myths The holidays are filled with myths, misconceptions and half-truths. We’ve all heard them: “Santa is real,” “I love this heinous sweater,” or “I’m not sure where that last cookie went.” When it comes to the retail industry, myths about customer experience (CX) are some of the most pervasive. During the holiday season, it’s critical for […] Candy Digges September 22, 2023September 22, 2023 3 min read Customer ExperienceShoppersTechnology & InnovationAIConsumersHoliday & EventsTech: RoboticsConsultingThick DataDept. Natural / OrganicMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionExecutivesPredictions and ForecastsDept. ApparelMarketing: In StoreDept. OTCDept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Hy-Vee launches RedMedia omnichannel retail media network Hy-Vee launched the full-scale version of its retail media network, called Hy-Vee RedMedia, at the Groceryshop 2023 conference this week in Las Vegas. The West Des Moines, Iowa-based retailer described the platform as a disruptor in the retail media landscape that will connect brands directly with Hy-Vee’s customer base across multiple platforms, including both online […] Supermarket News September 22, 2023September 25, 2023 2 min read Hy-VeeRegional GroceryMarketing: Retail MediaShoppersOmnichannelData & InsightsPartnershipsConsumersMarketing: In StorePredictions and ForecastsIndustry Conferences and EventsCustomer ExperienceDept. Adult BevDept. BeverageBrick and MortarMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationTrends: MarketingDept. HBCESG and CSRHealth & WellnessBig DataMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: TradeOperations & Supply ChainTargetDept. PharmacyAgencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Consumers prefer performance beverages with qualities beyond hydration Experts note that convenience, drinkability and protein content are key drivers of the performance beverage market. bevindustry.com September 22, 2023September 22, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. BeverageConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Starring Asda, Walmart, and Decathlon: RTIH’s biggest retail technology news stories of the week It’s Friday, the weekend is almost upon us, so let’s kick back and reflect on another eventful week for the retail systems space. Here’s your briefing on the most important stories from the past five days, including autonomous stores, virtual commerce, Just Walk Out tech meets RFID, and phone shops reinvented. 1. Pixevia works with […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub September 22, 2023September 22, 2023 5 min read Technology & InnovationAIMarketing: Social MediaWalmartTwitterBrick and MortarAmazonShoppersTech: CashierlessExecutivesDept. ApparelMeta (Facebook)Trends: TechInternational - UKDeliveryStore LocationCustomer ExperienceTescoStore FormatOperations & Supply ChainConsultingStrategyBest BuyDept. BeverageDept. FreshDept. Grocerysocial commerceInternational - North AmericaLegal & CriminalAssociatesPredictions and ForecastsMerchandising 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage 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
Department: Beverage 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
Department: Beverage Coming Attraction: Georgia Grocer Hopes To Hit One Long & Straight MNB often focuses on stores that differentiate themselves through unique products and services, offering a value proposition that seems different from those offered by the competition. That seems to be the pitch for FreshTake, a new grocer scheduled to open next summer in Augusta, Georgia, in a former Whole Foods location, which has been getting […] MorningNewsBeat September 20, 2023September 20, 2023 2 min read Dept. FreshDept. BeverageDept. GroceryDept. Adult BevMarketing: In StoreShoppersDept. Fresh PreparedStore LocationCompetitionWhole FoodsDept. PerimeterWegmansRegional GroceryUnileverDept. BakeryPricing & PromotionsInternationalExecutivesBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage McDonald’s sued for ‘severe burns’ from spilled hot coffee — again [[“value”:”The woman, a senior, says she was burned by a scalding cup of coffee she purchased from a San Francisco McDonald’s.”]] CNBC September 20, 2023September 20, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. BeverageRestaurants 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Kroger remodels Houston store with Hispanic focus [[“value”:” Kroger has revamped a Signature store in Houston to include several features geared toward the area’s majority Hispanic population, according to reporting from the Houston Chronicle. In addition to bilingual signage, the newly remodeled store also includes some unique product offerings, including the chain’s first-ever assortment of fresh, store-made ceviche. The ceviche […] Supermarket News September 20, 2023September 20, 2023 2 min read KrogerDept. FreshDept. BeverageRegional GroceryStore LocationInternational - North AmericaConsumersMondelezDept. GroceryAlbertsons / SafewayMerchandisingMarketing: In StoreHealth & WellnessPublixDeliveryPartnershipsBrick and MortarDept. ApparelStore FormatDept. DairyDept. FrozenHEBInclusivity 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Retail technology innovation of the week: Pixevia powers IKI GO autonomous store in Lithuania Retail Technology Innovation of the Week is a new series from RTIH highlighting stand out deployments, launches, and initiatives. Every week, we will showcase forward thinking tech plays that have impressed our Editor and the Retail Technology Innovations Report judging panel, in the run up to the publication of the 2024 report early next year. […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub September 20, 2023September 20, 2023 2 min read Technology & InnovationAITrends: TechMarketing: Social MediaTwitterBrick and MortarStore LocationOcadoDept. BeverageExecutivesShoppersDept. Adult BevDept. GroceryPredictions and ForecastsPartnershipsAssociatessocial commerceMerchandisingWalmart 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage How Occasion Segmentation Powers Growth Market segmentation is fundamental to marketing. Segmentation is evergreen when it comes to building and managing brands. J.M. Smucker, purveyor of jams, jellies, Jif peanut butter, Folgers coffee, Uncrustables, Carnation evaporated milk and pet food items including Milk Bone dog biscuits and Meow Mix, has just purchase Hostess brand snack foods. Hostess makes Twinkies, Ding […] Branding Strategy September 20, 2023September 20, 2023 5 min read Dept. GroceryMarketing: BrandStrategyDept. BeverageShoppersEconomyConsumersDept. ApparelInstacartHealth & WellnessDeliveryTechnology & InnovationPredictions and ForecastsDept. Adult BevData & InsightsAssociatesMarketing: In StoreRestaurantsResults & InvestmentSustainabilityDept. PetDept. DairyExecutivesStart UpsTrends: Food and BeverageBrick and MortarInternational - North AmericaHoliday & EventsNestle 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Amazon’s Reduced Packaging Plans Open Pandora’s Box While Amazon.com’s impact on e-commerce is sizable, arguably one of the most impressive parts of the company has less to do with selling products and more about delivering them. In 2014, the company had a 0 percent logistics market share. As reported by Axios in 2020, just six years later, Amazon’s logistics arm overtook FedEx […] Heather Hoover-Salomon September 19, 2023September 19, 2023 2 min read PackagingAmazonDeliveryOperations & Supply ChainDept. PaperSustainabilityMarketing: BroadcastStreamingDept. NonfoodDept. BeverageLegal & CriminalHealth & WellnessConsumersDept. Toys & GamesDept. BabyExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Mitchell Grocery scion plans upscale grocery, restaurant concept in Augusta [[“value”:” Jackson Mitchell, a fourth-generation member of the family that owns wholesale distributor Mitchell Grocery, is planning to open an upscale, 42,000-square foot supermarket in Augusta, Ga., next summer that will include a sports bar, a five-hole putting green and several foodservice concepts. FreshTake, which will take over the space previously occupied by […] Supermarket News September 19, 2023September 19, 2023 2 min read Dept. GroceryDept. FreshDept. BeverageDeliveryDept. Adult BevRestaurantsMarketing: In StoreInstacartDept. RefrigeratedWhole FoodsDept. Fresh PreparedMarketing: BroadcastDept. BakeryDept. PerimeterDoorDashExecutivesFood DeliveryPartnershipsPredictions and ForecastsPricing & PromotionsStrategyUbereatsDept. PharmacyBOPIS 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage How Chamberlain Coffee aims for broad appeal while catering to Gen Z The viral brand says traits like accessibility and sustainability are desired in beverages from consumers across generations. MarketingDive September 18, 2023September 18, 2023 < 1 min read ConsumersDept. BeverageSustainability 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Pizza, Pizza, Pizza, Drives Casey’s General Stores Success Success does leave clues and at Casey’s General Stores once again it was Pizza, Pizza, Pizza that drive a strong first quarter, marked by an uptick in inside sales; you guessed it driven be pizza sales. Regular reader of this blog know that Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® was […] Grocerant Guru September 18, 2023September 18, 2023 4 min read Casey's General StoresBrick and MortarData & InsightsDept. BeverageDept. FuelAcquisitionDept. GroceryExecutivesOwned Brands (Private Label)Dept. FreshMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionPartnershipsResults & InvestmentDept. PerimeterOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: Social MediaShoppersTechnology & InnovationSustainabilityMarketing: In StorePredictions and ForecastsConsumersDept. Adult BevDept. BakeryMergersMerchandisingEG America 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Peet’s Coffee brews large integrated campaign with Mischief By teaming up with the agency, the brand has an opportunity to carve out a niche among coffee drinkers amid marketing efforts from its competitors. MarketingDive September 18, 2023September 18, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Branded Convenience Store Food Drives Customer Adoption Once again, another food industry news and research firm edifies the findings of the work that Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® and his team have been doing since 1991. So, here we go, almost all of the retailers surveyed in the 2023 Convenience Store News Foodservice Study said they sell prepared […] Grocerant Guru September 16, 2023September 16, 2023 6 min read Dept. GroceryShoppersData & InsightsConsumersHealth & WellnessBrick and MortarMarketing: Social MediaTechnology & InnovationDept. BeverageStore LocationDept. FreshDept. Fresh PreparedStrategyMeta (Facebook)TwitterConsultingDept. PetESG and CSRTargetDept. DairyPredictions and ForecastsDept. FuelPartnershipsOperations & Supply ChainDept. PerimeterMarketing: Loyalty & Subscription 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage iHeartMedia partners with kombucha beverage brand Partnership enables Health-Ade to appear on multi-platform network. Food Business News September 15, 2023September 15, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. BeveragePartnershipsHealth & Wellness 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Online marketplace Metacask hooks up with cryptocurrency payments processor BitPay Metacask, an online marketplace which allows users to buy, sell and collect spirits via the blockchain, has teamed up with crypto payment processor BitPay. The aim here is to make it simple and secure to use cryptocurrencies on the former’s marketplace when buying any of the rare spirits that are available via auction or exclusive […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub September 14, 2023September 14, 2023 2 min read CryptoMarketing: Social MediaTwitterDept. Adult BevDept. BeveragePartnershipsblockchainNFTExecutivesGoogleMeta (Facebook)Predictions and ForecastsStrategyTechnology & InnovationESG and CSRVendors 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Agency pitching: How to optimize your process with GWI Life’s a pitch. Especially if you’re an agency on a mission to secure your next big client. Whether you’re trying to win or retain existing business, it all comes down to whipping up the perfect pitch – and this is where GWI’s intuitive market research platform comes into play. You can spend weeks researching, planning, […] GWI (Global Web Index) September 14, 2023September 14, 2023 7 min read Data & InsightsConsumersDept. BeverageMarketing: Social MediaTechnology & InnovationESG and CSRAgenciesTargetStrategyBig DataDept. BakeryPredictions and ForecastsInternationalDept. NonfoodDept. GroceryDept. Fresh 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Grocery food prices down slightly in August [[“value”:” Despite recent price drops across some categories, inflation appears to be still going strong, according to the latest monthly government consumer data. The Consumer Price Index increased 0.6% in the month of August, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. It’s the highest monthly increase of 2023 and a significant jump from […] Supermarket News September 14, 2023September 14, 2023 2 min read Dept. GroceryEconomyDept. FreshDept. BeverageConsumersDept. DairyDept. PerimeterDept. BakeryDept. RefrigeratedData & InsightsDept. FuelGovernmentWeatherAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Wegmans tops Fortune’s best retail places to work list [[“value”:” Wegmans, the 107-year-old grocery chain based in Rochester, N.Y., has topped Fortune’s Best Companies list every year since the list was launched in 1998, and this year it has managed a repeat performance. Fortune reports that Wegmans has been recognized for so long because, for starters, it has over 53,000 workers and […] Supermarket News September 14, 2023September 14, 2023 < 1 min read WegmansRegional GroceryAssociatesOwned Brands (Private Label)Dept. BeverageDept. GrocerySoutheastern GrocersPublixRestaurantsTargetAldi 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz Steps Down From Coffee Chain’s Board Former Starbucks CEO, Howard Schultz, is stepping down from the coffee chain’s board as part of a planned transition. Schultz, who recently held the title of chairman emeritus, didn’t provide a specific reason for his departure. As Schultz leaves the board, former Alibaba executive Wei Zhang will take his seat, potentially bringing valuable experience from… RetailWire September 14, 2023September 14, 2023 < 1 min read ExecutivesRestaurantsDept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz steps down from coffee chain’s board [[“value”:”The former CEO of Starbucks, Howard Schultz, is leaving the company’s board and transitioning to a chairman emeritus role.”]] CNBC September 13, 2023September 13, 2023 < 1 min read ExecutivesRestaurantsDept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Hy-Vee launches RedMedia omnichannel retail media network Hy-Vee launched the full-scale version of its retail media network, called Hy-Vee RedMedia, at the Groceryshop 2023 conference this week in Las Vegas. The West Des Moines, Iowa-based retailer described the platform as a disruptor in the retail media landscape that will connect brands directly with Hy-Vee’s customer base across multiple platforms, including both online […] Written by Supermarket News September 22, 2023September 25, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Instacart stock languishes after IPO Instacart saw its share price erode in the two days following its initial public offering, after it rose 12.7% in its first day of trading on the NASDAQ exchange. The stock settled down to just slightly over its IPO price of $30 per share on Wednesday, its first full day on the exchange, then ranged […] Written by Supermarket News September 22, 2023September 25, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Retail Media Metrics #30DaysofRetailMedia | Day 21: Retail Media Metrics Metrics help brand advertisers measure retail media effectiveness. Key performance indicators (KPIs) span the full marketing funnel, as consumers can enter anywhere. Brand advertisers: 🎯 Choose KPIs according to their objectives📊 Measure baseline results for meaningful comparisons🌟 Review their metrics for data insights to optimize their processes and […] Written by Lisa Goller September 21, 2023September 25, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage CPG companies aim to make recycling simpler for consumers Dispelling consumer confusion around plastics recycling, investing in local programs and embracing molecular technologies are some of the current steps the Consumer Brands Association and its members are taking to create a sustainably packaged future. Written by Supermarket Perimeter September 21, 2023September 21, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage The big chill: Holiday retail sales 2023 expected to slow Experts predict slow growth in 2023 holiday sales as consumers tighten their belts in a tough economy, but e-commerce will remain a bright spot. Stores are filling with displays of holiday decorations and holiday-themed merchandise as retailers eagerly prepare for the annual shopping surge, but consumers may not be as excited. Forecasts for 2023 holiday […] Written by Future of Commerce September 21, 2023September 21, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked