Department: Consumer Durables Are LLMs About To Hit A Wall? Each new generation of large language model consumes a staggering amount of resources. Meta, for instance, trained its new Llama 3 models with about 10 times more data and 100 times more compute than Llama 2. Amid a chip shortage, it used two 24,000 GPU clusters, with each chip running around the price of a […] Bigtechnology April 26, 2024April 26, 2024 5 min read Technology & InnovationAIData & InsightsAmazonDept. GroceryPredictions and ForecastsMeta (Facebook)PodcastsBigTechSustainabilityExecutivesResults & InvestmentGoogleMarketing: Social MediaGovernmentTikTokMarketing: BroadcastAssociatesStreamingCryptoChatGPTDept. FreshStrategyDept. NonfoodDept. PerimeterDept. Toys & GamesDept. Fuel 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables Grocerant Guru’s Full-Flavored Forecast: 2024’s Flavorful Trends Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a peek at what’s hot in the culinary world! Once again Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® and his team, are seeing some new signals of our ever-evolving consumer focused adoption of fresh food with functionality; including botanical infusions, and even a […] Grocerant Guru April 26, 2024April 26, 2024 3 min read Technology & InnovationAIDept. GroceryConsumersData & InsightsHealth & WellnessPredictions and ForecastsDept. FreshDept. DairyInternationalShoppersTrends: Food and BeverageDept. NonfoodRestaurantsPackagingMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationDept. Natural / OrganicDept. RefrigeratedDept. PerimeterDept. AppliancesSustainability 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables The Weekly Closeout: Layoffs at Lululemon and Mango opens more stores The athletics retailer had a round of layoffs as it shuttered a distribution center and Mango opened locations in Washington, D.C., and Boston. RetailDive April 26, 2024April 26, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. ApparelBrick and MortarOperations & Supply Chain 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables How Bark is Creating Products and Experiences that Pups (and Pup Parents) Love Americans spent $136.8 billion on their pets in 2022, up from $123.6 billion in 2021, according to the American Pet Products Association. Half of these pet-owning households are run by millennials and Gen Zers, who don’t just look at their pets as “furry friends” but as their children. Bark is one company that is laser-focused […] Retail TouchPoints April 26, 2024April 26, 2024 5 min read Dept. PetConsumersPartnershipsData & InsightsTechnology & InnovationDept. GroceryShoppersMarketing: Social MediaTargetPredictions and ForecastsDept. NonfoodDept. Toys & GamesAcquisitionConagraThick DataDept. Natural / OrganicESG and CSRMerchandisingOperations & Supply ChainStore Location 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables Rebag, Newegg Join Growing List of Retailers Launching Membership Programs Membership programs are quickly becoming 2024’s hottest accessory, whether you’re a luxury resale platform or an electronics ecommerce site. Online marketplaces Rebag and Newegg have joined the growing roster of retailers launching membership programs. This year alone, the list of retailers that have launched or beefed up their loyalty and membership programs includes Albertsons, Carter’s, PetSmart, Target, Sunglass […] Retail TouchPoints April 26, 2024April 26, 2024 2 min read RecommerceMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionShoppersPredictions and ForecastsReturnsRegional GroceryAlbertsons / SafewayPricing & PromotionsLowesCVSTargetMarketing: TradeMarketing: Social MediaOperations & Supply ChainDept. NonfoodDeliveryBrick and MortarMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationExecutivesResults & InvestmentDept. HBCDept. Consumer ElectronicsConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables Forever 21 unveils first bridal capsule collection The fast-fashion company is the most recent retailer to expand its product assortment into the wedding category. RetailDive April 25, 2024April 25, 2024 < 1 min read MerchandisingDept. Apparel 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables Making AI Really Work for Retail Like every industry, retail is experiencing an artificial intelligence boom — and like other industries that operate with such small profit margins, any competitive edge is not only welcome but necessary to survive. AI offers benefits in five key areas for retailers: personalization, visual search, virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR), predictive analytics, and […] TotalRetail April 25, 2024April 25, 2024 4 min read Technology & InnovationAIShoppersCustomer ExperienceData & InsightsTech: AR and VRWalmartMarketing: VoiceMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationPartnershipsPredictions and ForecastsTargetCOVID19ConsumersBrick and MortarOperations & Supply ChainInternational - North AmericaMetaversePackagingDept. ApparelPricing & PromotionsMarketing: In Store 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables Target’s April 2024 Circle Sale was its largest by sales lift Track General Merchandise spending free Access chart in Dash. Target’s April Circle Sale generated 7% more sales than the weekly average in the previous 4 weeks according to Earnest credit card data. This represents a 2 point acceleration in the Circle Sale’s contribution to Target’s topline compared to Target’s October sale. Target Circle is a […] Earnest Research April 25, 2024April 25, 2024 < 1 min read TargetData & InsightsPredictions and ForecastsData VisualizationAmazonMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionDept. NonfoodConsumersDept. ApparelDeliveryMarketing: TradeOperations & Supply ChainPricing & Promotions 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables Investors Reward Hasbro And Mattel For Cost Cuts And Inventory Reductions Hasbro and Mattel stock are up, despite reporting that sales declined in the first quarter. Hasbro’s revenue plunged 24% but Wall Street expected an even greater drop. Joan Verdon - Forbes April 25, 2024April 25, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. Toys & GamesOperations & Supply ChainEconomy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables The turnaround of Abercrombie & Fitch is finally here S&P Global Ratings on Tuesday upgraded the apparel retailer, not just on its better-than-expected 2023 performance but also its strong momentum. RetailDive April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. ApparelMarketing: UGC 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables Hasbro focuses on ‘high-profit partnerships’ to drive recovery as sales fall 24% Excluding the sale of its eOne division, revenue was still down 9% in Q1, but the toy manufacturer swung to a profit. RetailDive April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 < 1 min read PartnershipsDept. Toys & Games 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables Marketers Spend on New Technologies While Battling Usage and Impact Challenges The 32nd edition of The CMO Survey examines reoccurring questions related to marketing spending and performance, marketing leadership, and marketing jobs. In addition, managing marketing technology, generative AI, growth, and sustainability are special topics covered in this edition. Here are top takeaways, based on a sample of 292 marketing leaders at for-profit U.S. companies, 94% […] 0 Author Missing April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 4 min read Technology & InnovationAIThick DataExecutivesDept. NonfoodSustainabilityEconomyStrategyShoppersPredictions and ForecastsCustomer ExperienceAssociatesMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationData VisualizationDept. ApparelCOVID19Data & InsightsESG and CSRAmazonMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: TradeMarketing: UGCOperations & Supply ChainPartnershipsTargetMarketing: Brand 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables TikTok Shop customers spend more at lower ticket apparel retailers Download full TikTok Shop report Access TikTok and Panel data in Dash. TikTok Shop customers spent 26% of their apparel wallet on Off-Price Department Stores and 11% on Fast Fashion in the 12-months ended February 2024, compared to 24% and 7% for the average shopper. Conversely, TikTok Shop users spent less than their peers at […] Earnest Research April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. ApparelBrick and MortarMarketing: Social MediaTikTokData & InsightsShoppersPredictions and ForecastsData Visualization 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
Department: Consumer Durables UK-Based JD Sports to Acquire Rival Hibbett in $1.08B Deal JD Sports Fashion has proposed to buy American athletic fashion retailer Hibbett Inc for about $1.08 billion, reports Reuters. JD Sports will pay $87.50 per Hibbett share in cash, representing a premium of about 20 percent to the U.S. firm’s last closing price. The combined company would have a global portfolio of about 25 brands […] TotalRetail April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 2 min read ExecutivesAcquisitionDept. ApparelInternational - UKPredictions and ForecastsPress ReleaseConsumersBrick and MortarMerchandisingOwned Brands (Private Label) 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables Levi’s Boosts Awareness in a Big Way with Giant-Sized 501 Jeans There’s size XL, XXL and even XXXL, but there aren’t enough “X’s” for these Levi Strauss & Co. 501 Jeans that measure 12 feet tall — nearly 5X larger than the average pair. The oversized denim will be on display in five malls around the country through May 20, and members of Levi’s Red Tab […] Retail TouchPoints April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 2 min read Dept. ApparelMarketing: Social MediaTechnology & InnovationPredictions and ForecastsBrick and MortarMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables Allbirds unveils Tree Runner Go sneaker as it refocuses on core products The shoe features improvements to the original design and comes after the successful launch of the Wool Runner 2. RetailDive April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. Apparel 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables US FTC files lawsuit to block Tapestry-Capri’s $8.5bn merger [[“value”:”The FTC has taken legal action to prevent Tapestry’s proposed $8.5bn acquisition of luxury fashion company Capri. The post US FTC files lawsuit to block Tapestry-Capri’s $8.5bn merger appeared first on Retail Insight Network. “]] Retail Insights Network April 23, 2024April 24, 2024 < 1 min read Legal & CriminalGovernmentMergersAcquisitionDept. Apparel 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables Retail data brand Reapp adds Waitrose & Partners to list of major UK retailers available on its AI driven platform Reapp has added Waitrose & Partners to the list of major UK retailers available on its AI driven platform, Reapp Insights. This helps brands and retailers understand what products are selling, where and when. Through the use of artificial intelligence, it utilises factors such as temperature and trends to help inform decisions at shelf-edge. The […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 2 min read Technology & InnovationAIData & InsightsInternational - UKPartnershipsBrick and MortarTescoDept. ApparelMarketing: In StoreMerchandisingPredictions and ForecastsResults & InvestmentStrategy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables JD Sports Bids for Hibbett in $1.08 Billion Deal JD Sports Fashion plans to buy Hibbett Inc. for around $1.08 billion. The move aims to help the UK’s largest sportswear retailer grow in the southeastern United States. RetailWire April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 < 1 min read International - UKDept. Apparel 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables FTC Looks to Block Tapestry’s $8.5 Billion Acquisition of Capri Holdings Saying that Tapestry’s planned purchase of Capri Holdings would eliminate head-to-head competition in the “accessible luxury” handbag market, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has authorized a lawsuit to block the $8.5 billion deal. The acquisition plan, announced in August 2023, would bring together some of the most iconic names in luxury, uniting Tapestry’s Coach, Stuart […] Retail TouchPoints April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 2 min read AcquisitionGovernmentCompetitionConsumersMergersPredictions and ForecastsAssociatesDept. ApparelAlbertsons / SafewayRegional GroceryKrogerMarketing: Social MediaBrick and MortarLegal & CriminalPackagingDivestituresStrategy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables Including Wonder, mmERCH, and Pandion: ten retail technology funding rounds you need to know about RTIH rounds up ten retail systems ventures who have recently secured significant investments in their businesses, including blockchain enabled Web3 fashion startups, customer journey management platforms, and computer vision and AI powered warehouse inventory monitoring solutions. 1. TheyDo Customer journey management platform, TheyDo, has secured an additional $34 million in a Series A+ funding round. […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 7 min read Technology & InnovationAIPartnershipsResults & InvestmentData & InsightsOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: Social MediaRestaurantsPredictions and ForecastsShoppersTwitterSustainabilityStart UpsDept. ApparelInternationalStore LocationDeliveryTech: RoboticsDept. GroceryAssociatesMarketing: In StoreDept. NonfoodExecutivesblockchainAmazonDept. FuelStrategyFood DeliveryCustomer ExperienceInclusivityCryptoGoogleMarketing: Retail MediaMeta (Facebook)UnileverEconomyAutonomous VehiclesConsumersPricing & PromotionsPress ReleaseWalmart 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables Fashion Retailer Express Files for US Bankruptcy Protection The retailer is expected to close almost 100 stores nationwide. RetailWire April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. ApparelBankruptcyBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables Meijer plans to open two supercenters in Ohio, one in Michigan GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Meijer will open two new 159,000-square-foot supercenters, in Alliance and North Canton, Ohio, on May 14, increasing the retailer’s store count to 55 in the state. Meijer previously announced plans to open a 159,000-square-foot supercenter in Hillsdale, Mich. That store is also scheduled to open on May 14. The Ohio supercenters […] MMR April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 3 min read Regional GroceryMeijerDept. HBCDept. FreshDept. NonfoodDept. Fresh PreparedDept. DeliBrick and MortarAssociatesOperations & Supply ChainDept. PerimeterDept. GroceryHealth & WellnessStore LocationPhilanthropyDept. PetDept. Toys & GamesDept. PharmacyDept. ApparelDept. BakeryDept. FuelMarketing: In StorePartnershipsPricing & Promotions 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables JLL Rolls Out Virtual ‘Shopping Bestie’ in 13 Centers JLL Retail Property Management has introduced a new virtual shopper agent named Cindy, designed to make the online experience more relevant and engaging at 13 of its shopping centers across the U.S. In addition to spotlighting the center’s sales and deals, Cindy gives consumers details on the latest fashion trends, acting as their exclusive “shopping […] Retail TouchPoints April 22, 2024April 22, 2024 2 min read Technology & InnovationAIShoppersStrategyMarketing: Social MediaDept. ApparelESG and CSRConsumersDept. BeverageDept. FreshDept. NonfoodInclusivityPartnershipsPredictions and ForecastsExecutivesAgencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables Second phase of Nike layoffs to hit Oregon headquarters this summer After the job cuts, effective June 28, about 740 employees will have been impacted in the retailer’s home state. RetailDive April 22, 2024April 22, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. ApparelAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables Love.com’s CMO on Tapping Into the Conscious Shopping Trend In episode 449 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews John Agnew, chief marketing officer at Love.com, an online marketplace focused on sustainable, healthy products and charitable giving. Listen in as Agnew provides an overview of the company (0:55), discusses the conscious shopping trend (1:40), the consumer behaviors Love.com is trying to tap into […] TotalRetail April 22, 2024April 23, 2024 < 1 min read Trends: ShoppingExecutivesStrategyAcquisitionSustainabilityShoppersPodcastsPhilanthropyMarketing: Social MediaDept. ApparelConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables Wrangler, M&S, Anthropologie and More Mark Earth Day with New Sustainability Initiatives Brands have been touting their green credentials and launching new initiatives all month in the leadup to Earth Day, and those efforts have peaked now that that April 22 has arrived. Among the brands that saved their announcements for the day itself are Kering, Marks & Spencer, Wrangler, Asics and Anthropologie, all of which showcased […] Retail TouchPoints April 22, 2024April 22, 2024 6 min read SustainabilityConsumersDept. ApparelPartnershipsPackagingInternational - UKPhilanthropyShoppersHoliday & EventsPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Social MediaHealth & WellnessTechnology & InnovationDept. BeverageInternationalExecutivesReturnsMarketing: In StoreOperations & Supply ChainBrick and MortarRecommerceDeliveryThick DataWalmartESG and CSRDept. NonfoodDept. Natural / OrganicData & InsightsAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables Visit Drug Channels in Booth #1801 at #Asembia24 for a Special “Ask Me Anything With Adam” (#AMAWA) Next week, the Drug Channels Institute team will be attending Asembia’s AXS24 Summit at the wonderful Wynn Las Vegas. And for the first time—thanks to our new friends at HMP Global—DCI will have its very own booth! (Click here for a special sneak peek.) As you might expect, we will hit Vegas in true Drug […] Drug Channels April 22, 2024April 22, 2024 3 min read Data & InsightsMarketing: Social MediaPredictions and ForecastsMeta (Facebook)Dept. Toys & GamesDept. NonfoodAssociatesAcquisition 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables TikTok Shop customers skew young, but not just Gen Z Download full TikTok Shop report Access chart in Dash. TikTok Shop could be part of brands’ strategy to get younger shoppers spending on apparel and accessories, a spending segment in which they lag other cohorts. Gen Z adults between 18 to 24 are 3.2x as likely to spend at TikTok Shop than the average shopper, eclipsing […] Earnest Research April 21, 2024April 21, 2024 < 1 min read Marketing: Social MediaTikTokData & InsightsConsumersShoppersData VisualizationStrategyPredictions and ForecastsDept. ApparelHealth & Wellness 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables Best Buy debuts Apple Vision Pro app Best Buy Envision uses AR to help customers preview 3D models of TVs, appliances, furniture and other products prior to purchase. RetailDive April 20, 2024April 20, 2024 < 1 min read Best BuyDept. AppliancesDept. Nonfood 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables Target’s April 2024 Circle Sale was its largest by sales lift Track General Merchandise spending free Access chart in Dash. Target’s April Circle Sale generated 7% more sales than the weekly average in the previous 4 weeks according to Earnest credit card data. This represents a 2 point acceleration in the Circle Sale’s contribution to Target’s topline compared to Target’s October sale. Target Circle is a […] Written by Earnest Research April 25, 2024April 25, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables TikTok Shop customers spend more at lower ticket apparel retailers Download full TikTok Shop report Access TikTok and Panel data in Dash. TikTok Shop customers spent 26% of their apparel wallet on Off-Price Department Stores and 11% on Fast Fashion in the 12-months ended February 2024, compared to 24% and 7% for the average shopper. Conversely, TikTok Shop users spent less than their peers at […] Written by Earnest Research April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables Where Does One U.S. Tax Dollar Go? See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Where Does One U.S. Tax Dollar Go? This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on Apple or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Come tax season, a common refrain is: “what do my taxes even […] Written by Visual Capitalist April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables AI boosts innovation in ingredient selection, formulation AI could minimize the traditional trial-and-error approach in product development. Written by Supermarket Perimeter April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables Google Won’t Pull Cookies In 2024 Google announces it’s delaying its self-imposed deadline to deprecate third-party cookies on Chrome for the third time. The post Google Won’t Pull Cookies In 2024 appeared first on AdExchanger. Written by AdExchanger April 23, 2024April 24, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked