Media & Marketing Patagonia Joins Sustainable Packaging Initiative, Seeks Non-Tree-Based Solutions Patagonia has joined the Pack4Good sustainability initiative from Canopy as it seeks next-generation packaging solutions that are made from non-tree sources such as agricultural waste and non-forest alternative fibers. The retailer already uses 100% recycled content for its packaging and catalogs but is seeking solutions that significantly reduce reliance on primary forest resources. Zara parent […] Retail TouchPoints September 9, 2024September 9, 2024 2 min read SustainabilityPackagingMarketing: Social MediaDept. ApparelTechnology & InnovationPredictions and ForecastsPhilanthropyOperations & Supply ChainExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Overcoming outcomes challenges for brands Nielsen’s Head of Advertisers and Agencies Matt Devitt discusses the changing landscape of outcomes-based marketing, brand building and how AI could help measure media impact. Outcomes are top of mind for brands, but understanding how to plan for, measure and improve them have never been more challenging. From the rise of live sports to the […] Nielsen September 9, 2024September 9, 2024 < 1 min read Insight ProvidersBig DataAITechnology & InnovationData & InsightsPredictions and ForecastsTrends: MarketingAgencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Strengthening brand equity as a lever for business growth Consumer trust drives 90% of B2B choices—brand loyalty is key in 2024’s competitive landscape. MarketingDive September 9, 2024September 9, 2024 < 1 min read Predictions and ForecastsMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing How Target is courting pet owners with a collection designed by ‘fur-fluencers’ A collection of goods tailored to furry friends is complemented by the retailer’s first reality TV-styled social content and national ads starring mascot Bullseye. MarketingDive September 9, 2024September 9, 2024 < 1 min read TargetDept. PetESG and CSRMarketing: Broadcast 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing VML Global CEO Jon Cook on agency merger, AI bets and optimism Nearing a year since the merger’s announcement, the executive dished on what’s working for VML, including surprising client demand for CRM. MarketingDive September 9, 2024September 9, 2024 < 1 min read MergersExecutivesTechnology & InnovationAIMarketing: Direct & Personalization 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Walmart leverages Fubo’s takeover ad format to connect content, commerce The Triple Play lets advertisers feature branded video content alongside curated programming and creative assets in a CTV environment. MarketingDive September 9, 2024September 9, 2024 < 1 min read WalmartSustainabilityStreaming 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Consultancy for in-house agencies launches to update aging model According to Citizen Inside’s founders, many in-house shops rely on capabilities that were built 10 years ago and are in need of modernization. MarketingDive September 9, 2024September 9, 2024 < 1 min read Agencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Family Dollar Selects AI-Powered Solution to Enhance Category Management Family Dollar will use solutions from Dunnhumby to make merchandising and category management more customer-centric across its store network. Dunnhumby will use customer data science as well as consumer-led insights and collaboration to help Family Dollar make merchandising decisions that drive greater engagement with the retailer’s 66 million shoppers. The Family Dollar platform will be […] Retail TouchPoints September 9, 2024September 9, 2024 2 min read MerchandisingShoppersAITechnology & InnovationFamily DollarBrick and MortarBig DatadunnhumbyInsight ProvidersMarketing: Retail MediaData & InsightsDollar TreeMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: UGCPredictions and ForecastsConsumersStrategyStore Location 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing The Next Big Thing in Retail Foodservice: Where Consumers Are Heading Retail foodservice is undergoing a seismic shift, driven by changing consumer preferences, technological advancements, and the desire for convenience without compromising quality according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. As the industry evolves, certain sectors are emerging as the frontrunners, attracting consumers in droves and setting the stage for […] Grocerant Guru September 9, 2024September 9, 2024 4 min read ConsumersTechnology & InnovationDept. GroceryAISustainabilityHealth & WellnessData & InsightsDept. FreshPredictions and ForecastsRestaurantsBrick and MortarInternationalWaWaDept. PerimeterDept. Natural / OrganicTrends: Food and BeveragePackagingMarketing: In StoreMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationNestleOperations & Supply ChainDept. BeverageShoppersStore LocationTrends: RetailESG and CSRDept. Fresh PreparedDeliveryCOVID197-Eleven & Speedway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Elevating the Bodega Experience Bodegas are a fixture in local communities and large cities alike. Rachel Krupa has her own fond memories of local corner stores, which is why she’s leveraging her deep CPG experience to reimagine and elevate the experience. During this episode of Retail Remix, Rachel provides insight into why she founded The Goods Mart, and how […] Retail Remix Podcast September 9, 2024September 9, 2024 < 1 min read PodcastsStrategyMarketing: Social MediaHoliday & EventsStore LocationPartnershipsBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Deloitte Study: Seven Out of Ten Organizations Embrace Marketing Technologies, Including Gen AI CMO Survey Results Share Tweet Share Email The post Deloitte Study: Seven Out of Ten Organizations Embrace Marketing Technologies, Including Gen AI appeared first on The CMO Survey. 0 Author Missing September 9, 2024September 9, 2024 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationAIConsultingMarketing: Social MediaThick DataExecutivesData & InsightsTwitterMeta (Facebook) 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing 4 keys to getting shipping right for e-commerce SMBs Small-to-medium-sized e-commerce businesses benefit from partnering with a shipping solution that can support their growth. RetailDive September 9, 2024September 9, 2024 < 1 min read Operations & Supply ChainDeliveryPartnershipsMarketing: Social Media 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Why Accurate Retail Media Measurement Is Now Non-Negotiable | DSI “If manufacturers don’t have that shopping list of what it is that they want in return for their investment, they’re effectively giving money [away for] free.” — Gregor Murray, Vice President of Strategy, Digital Commerce Global The retail media business is booming, with ad spend in the category expected to grow to nearly $130 billion […] Digital Shelf Institute September 9, 2024September 9, 2024 10 min read Marketing: Retail MediaData & InsightsResults & InvestmentShoppersStrategyMerchandisingPredictions and ForecastsPodcastsPartnershipsTechnology & InnovationPricing & PromotionsMarketing: TradeAmazonMarketing: Social MediaCompetitionMarketing: ShopperMarketing: In StoreMarketing: Digital MediaSponsoredSustainability 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Prof G Markets: Why Are Millionaires Moving Abroad? + The Biggest Deals in Podcasting Subscribe to Prof G Markets: Apple Podcasts Spotify Scott and Ed open the show by discussing the UK’s investigation into Microsoft’s Inflection acquihire, as well as Nippon Steel’s potential acquisition of US Steel and Andreesen Horowitz’s decision to close its Miami office. Then Scott shares his thoughts on why millionaires are flocking to the Middle […] The Prof G Show September 9, 2024September 9, 2024 < 1 min read PodcastsMarketing: Social MediaMeta (Facebook)StreamingMarketing: BroadcastAcquisitionTwitterInternational - UKGovernmentDept. Nonfood 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Meta’s Llama 3.1 is Advancing AI and Amazon AWS Helps The evolution of AI has reached a new level with Meta’s Llama 3.1, along with Microsoft’s Orca 2, when it comes to Large Language Models (LLMs). RetailWire September 9, 2024September 9, 2024 < 1 min read AmazonTechnology & InnovationMeta (Facebook)AI 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing News Roundup: Elon Musk and Electric Vehicles A combination of news regarding Elon Musk, xAI, and electric vehicles culminated over the weekend. RetailWire September 9, 2024September 9, 2024 < 1 min read Marketing: Social Media 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Legacy Grocery Store Market Share Capitulation a Continuing Trend It’s clear that legacy grocery stores, once the dominant force in food retail, are now navigating a challenging landscape marked by significant market share capitulation according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. This shift has been driven by three prominent trends: the encroachment of dollar stores, drug stores, and […] Grocerant Guru September 8, 2024September 8, 2024 5 min read Brick and MortarConsumersDept. GroceryRestaurantsLidlRegional GroceryData & InsightsAldiCompetitionMarketing: Social MediaDept. FreshWaWaDeliveryShoppersCOVID19Food DeliveryDept. PerimeterWalgreensStore FormatOwned Brands (Private Label)Predictions and ForecastsTwitterMeta (Facebook)MerchandisingCVSStrategyTrends: RetailUbereatsDollar GeneralDoorDashESG and CSRGrubhubOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: Loyalty & Subscription7-Eleven & Speedway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing DIRECTV Announces Upcoming Price Increases for Packages and Services DIRECTV has announced upcoming changes to its pricing structure, effective on or after October 6, 2024. Customers will notice adjusted rates on their next billing cycle. The company is updating prices for both its satellite and internet-based packages to remain competitive and address rising content distribution fees from TV networks. RetailWire September 7, 2024September 7, 2024 < 1 min read Marketing: BroadcastOperations & Supply Chain 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing REI Celebrates Member Days With 11 Days of Exclusive Discounts and Offers REI Co-op is rolling out its Member Days from Sept. 6 through 16, providing an array of exclusive discounts and offers. RetailWire September 7, 2024September 7, 2024 < 1 min read Pricing & PromotionsMarketing: Trade 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Inflation and Private Label with NielsenIQ’s Steve Zurek The CPGGUYS are joined in this episode by Steve Zurek, VP of thought leadership at NielsenIQ. Sri and Steve have a debate and dialogue on private label leadership, the current inflationary trends and the display pressure of the store environment and a reality check on what’s really true at retail vs sensationalizing the outcomes.Find Steve […] The CPG Guys September 7, 2024September 7, 2024 2 min read EconomyInsight ProvidersPodcastsOwned Brands (Private Label)Marketing: Social MediaStreamingMarketing: BroadcastConsumersPepsiCoSustainabilityData & InsightsStrategyPredictions and ForecastsTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Foodservice Retail Discontinuity Continues Driven by Gen Z and Millennial Adoption Notice was first given in 1991 when Foodservice Solutions®, Grocerant Guru® Steven Johnson, warned foodservice industry professionals about the shifting consumer mindset at COEX. Then, in 1996, Johnson coined the term “grocerants” in an Op-Ed article published in both FoodService Director and Nation’s Restaurant News. Fast forward to today, and the foodservice industry is […] Grocerant Guru September 7, 2024September 7, 2024 3 min read ConsumersDept. GroceryRestaurantsData & InsightsBrick and MortarMarketing: Social MediaDept. FreshDeliveryDept. PerimeterAmazonTescoFood DeliveryLidlMeta (Facebook)TwitterConsultingRegional GroceryDept. Fresh PreparedInternational - UKOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionPredictions and ForecastsESG and CSRDept. FrozenResults & InvestmentShoppersStrategyGrubhubWalmartAldi 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing What Price Loyalty? | Big story Clever marketing ploy or brazen rip-off? Whatever your view of loyalty pricing, it’s hard to miss at the moment. Tesco is pushing hard on its Clubcard Prices though TV advertising, while rival multiples including Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and the Co-op have jumped on board with their… This story continues at What Price Loyalty? | Big story […] Talking Retail September 6, 2024September 6, 2024 < 1 min read Marketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionTescoMarketing: Broadcast 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing New York State Mandates Panic Buttons for Retail Workplaces New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed the Retail Worker Safety Act (RSWA), mandating the installation of panic buttons in the workplaces of retailers with 500 or more employees nationwide. The buttons will need to be in accessible locations; retailers also will have the option to provide wearable panic buttons or deploy mobile phone-based alarms. […] Retail TouchPoints September 6, 2024September 6, 2024 < 1 min read AssociatesMarketing: Social MediaPredictions and ForecastsConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Three Areas to Watch: The Inflation Reduction Act and Prescription Pricing Today’s guest post comes from H. John Beardsley, Senior Vice President of Corporate Strategy at CoverMyMeds John discusses how the new maximum fair prices (MFPs) published by the Centers for Medicaid & Medicare Services (CMS) will affect medication affordability, formulary negotiations, evidence-based strategies, and other aspects of the market. To learn more, register for CoverMyMeds’ […] Drug Channels September 6, 2024September 6, 2024 2 min read EconomyData & InsightsMarketing: Social MediaStrategyShoppersMeta (Facebook)Executives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing For online shoppers, Friday is the best day to score a discount, report finds Online shopping discounts reach their peak on Fridays, a recent report found. Here’s how to make the most of the deals while avoiding the pitfalls of “spaving.” CNBC September 6, 2024September 6, 2024 < 1 min read ShoppersPricing & PromotionsMarketing: Trade 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Walmart Taps StockX to Bolster Marketplace Sneaker Assortment Walmart has forged a new partnership with StockX that will bring pre-verified sneakers from the resale site to the retailer’s online marketplace. With this partnership, StockX will bring “hundreds of listings” to Walmart’s site, reaffirming the company’s focus on growing its resale business, according to Bloomberg. Although specific styles were not shared, brands ranging from […] Retail TouchPoints September 6, 2024September 6, 2024 < 1 min read WalmartRecommercePartnershipsDept. ApparelMerchandisingMarketing: Social MediaOmnichannelConsumersOperations & Supply ChainAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Amazon Fresh: The Copycat Grocer Abandoning Innovation for Imitation From the outset, Amazon has been synonymous with innovation. The company disrupted the entire retail landscape with its commitment to price competitiveness, customer-centric operations, and an unmatched logistical network. Now then according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® believes, in a perplexing pivot, Amazon Fresh has devolved into a […] Grocerant Guru September 6, 2024September 6, 2024 4 min read AmazonDept. FreshConsumersData & InsightsTechnology & InnovationShoppersTescoOperations & Supply ChainDeliveryInternationalTech: CashierlessRestaurantsRegional GroceryPricing & PromotionsPredictions and ForecastsOwned Brands (Private Label)International - UKMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: In StoreKrogerBrick and MortarDept. NonfoodWalmartAlbertsons / Safeway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing LL Flooring to liquidate, close all stores after no buyer found “This is not the outcome that any of us had hoped for,” CEO Charles Tyson said in messages to customers and vendors. RetailDive September 6, 2024September 6, 2024 < 1 min read Brick and MortarExecutivesVendors 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing The Growing Pet Wellness Market: Trends and Opportunities for Retailers By Matt Simon, Executive Director, Retail Ask any pet parent and they’ll likely agree: The saying “you’re only as happy as your saddest child” doesn’t just apply to the parents of humans. Our Shopper Insights Survey found 86% of respondents in households with a dog or a cat said their pets contribute to their overall […] Circana September 6, 2024September 6, 2024 3 min read Dept. PetConsumersHealth & WellnessDept. GroceryInsight ProvidersDept. RefrigeratedThick DataDept. FreshData & InsightsExecutivesEconomyShoppersOwned Brands (Private Label)Dept. Natural / OrganicCOVID19Dept. Toys & GamesBig DataESG and CSRDept. NonfoodAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing In Vitro Diagnostics Quality Controls: Safeguarding Precision in Diagnostics Worldwide introduction: In vitro diagnostics (IVD) have become indispensable in modern healthcare, helping clinicians diagnose, monitor, and treat diseases precisely. These tests are crucial in patient care, from detecting infectious diseases to assessing chronic conditions. But behind every accurate and reliable test lies a robust system of quality controls (QCs), ensuring that these diagnostic tools deliver […] BCC Research September 6, 2024September 6, 2024 < 1 min read Marketing: Social MediaHealth & WellnessDept. Nonfood 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Six issues Brian Niccol will have to fix at Starbucks as he takes over as CEO Former Chipotle CEO Brian Niccol is starting as chief executive of Starbucks. Written by CNBC September 9, 2024September 9, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing The Friday Checkout: How strong can C&S be without Safeway? In a letter that surfaced during the federal Kroger-Albertsons merger trial, C&S told the FTC it would be able to “compete more effectively” if the grocers divest a stronger banner. Written by Grocery Dive September 6, 2024September 9, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Walmart Tops List of Leading US Retailers By 2023 Sales Walmart leads Forrester’s 2023 US retailer ranking, with Amazon in second. The top 10, representing 38% of total retail sales, remain unchanged from 2022. Walmart has once again secured the top position in Forrester’s annual ranking of the 67 largest US retailers (ranked by 2023 US net retail sales), with Amazon following closely in second […] Written by Forrester September 5, 2024September 9, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Increasing ROI From In-Store Promotions The post Increasing ROI From In-Store Promotions appeared first on SPINS. Written by Spins September 5, 2024September 5, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Charts: U.S. Consumer Outlook Q3 2024 Per a new McKinsey survey, U.S consumers are increasingly optimistic about the economy. Some even “splurged” on spending this summer. The post Charts: U.S. Consumer Outlook Q3 2024 appeared first on Practical Ecommerce. Written by Practical Ecommerce September 5, 2024September 9, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked