Media & Marketing Exclusive: Google Debuts New Retail Media Solution with Lowe’s as First Beta Tester Google wants a bigger piece of the traffic driven by retail media advertising. To start getting it, the tech company has launched a new offsite retail media solution in closed beta. Lowe’s has signed on to be one of the first retailers to test the solution for what will be the first offsite retail media […] Retail TouchPoints March 18, 2024March 18, 2024 3 min read Marketing: Retail MediaGooglePartnershipsLowesData & InsightsOperations & Supply ChainAgenciesMarketing: Social MediaPredictions and ForecastsConsumersStore LocationDept. HBCTechnology & InnovationShoppersTargetSustainabilityBrick and MortarTrends: Retail 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Harnessing QR codes on social networks In today’s digital age, where social media platforms like TikTok and Facebook reign supreme, businesses are constantly seeking innovative ways to stand out and connect with their target audience. One such method gaining traction is the strategic utilisation of QR codes within these social networks. By integrating TikTok QR code into marketing strategies, businesses can […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub March 18, 2024March 18, 2024 4 min read Marketing: Social MediaTikTokMeta (Facebook)ESG and CSRData & InsightsConsumersPricing & PromotionsMarketing: TradeTechnology & InnovationMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionPredictions and ForecastsCompetitionDept. NonfoodTargetShoppersDept. Natural / OrganicCustomer ExperienceTrends: MarketingMarketing: In StoreStore LocationHealth & Wellness 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Apple Could Collaborate With Google for Gemini-Powered Feature on iPhones Apple and Google are in discussions to reach a partnership agreement to leverage the power of Google’s Gemini artificial intelligence tool to diversify features on the iPhone. RetailWire March 18, 2024March 18, 2024 < 1 min read GoogleAITechnology & InnovationPartnerships 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing How to tackle measurement as Google rolls out open-source marketing mix modeling Meridian arrives as MMMs are having a moment and the tech giant’s deprecation of third-party cookies begins to upend long-standing tactics. MarketingDive March 18, 2024March 18, 2024 < 1 min read GoogleAITechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Epsilon partners with Comscore for contextual ad program Proximic’s natural language processing and AI contextual categorization will support Epsilon’s ad-tech platform. MarketingDive March 18, 2024March 18, 2024 < 1 min read Insight ProvidersPartnershipsTechnology & InnovationDept. Natural / OrganicAI 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Joann Enters Structured Bankruptcy; Stores and Site to Remain Operational As it seeks to find firmer footing, Joann has entered a Transaction Support Agreement (TSA) with a majority of its financial stakeholders and other parties that includes commitments for approximately $132 million in new financing. The 800+-store crafts retailer has initiated voluntary prepackaged Chapter 11 cases in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of […] Retail TouchPoints March 18, 2024March 18, 2024 2 min read BankruptcyBrick and MortarPredictions and ForecastsResults & InvestmentMarketing: Social MediaDept. NonfoodExecutivesVendorsShoppersOperations & Supply ChainAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Epsilon launching next-generation retail media platform LAS VEGAS – Epsilon, a global advertising and marketing technology company, today announced the launch of the next generation of its retail media platform. Epsilon Retail Media applies artificial intelligence and person-first identity in the ad server, unlocking opportunities to drive stronger outcomes with shoppers on retailers’ properties, across the open web or in tandem. […] MMR March 18, 2024March 18, 2024 2 min read AITechnology & InnovationMarketing: Retail MediaInsight ProvidersShoppersExecutivesData & InsightsAcquisitionMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionAhold DelhaizePredictions and ForecastsConsumersVendorsDeliveryMarketing: Social MediaTrends: Marketing 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing 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
Media & Marketing Joann files for Chapter 11 with a plan to cut $500M in debt Thanks to an agreement with lenders, stores will be open and vendors paid throughout the bankruptcy process, which could be completed next month. RetailDive March 18, 2024March 18, 2024 < 1 min read BankruptcyVendorsBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Why is the Global Market for Multi-Cancer Tests Seeing a Surge in Demand? Cancer is one of the leading causes of mortality globally. The currently available methods to detect cancer are based on invasive procedures and can detect only a single cancer type. Cancers that are detected at late stages in patients have poor prognosis and may not be curable. That’s why there’s a pressing demand for early […] BCC Research March 18, 2024March 18, 2024 < 1 min read Marketing: Social Media 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Kroger, Albertsons Fire Back At FTC Kroger and Albertsons have argued in separate legal filings that the federal Trade Commission (FTC) is misguided and flat-out wrong in opposing their $24.6 billion merger. Both retailers contend that the FTC, in suggesting that the deal would give the combined companies an unfair competitive advantage, ignores the fact that they would also be competing […] MorningNewsBeat March 18, 2024March 18, 2024 2 min read KrogerGovernmentRegional GroceryAlbertsons / SafewayAssociatesMarketing: In StoreMergersLegal & CriminalCompetitionTargetAmazonDivestituresCostcoBrick and MortarPredictions and ForecastsWalmart 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing “Technical Issues” Hit Global Retailers Bloomberg reports that in the UK, both Tesco and J Sainsbury suffered disruptions over the weekend caused by “technical disruptions.” According to the story, “J Sainsbury Plc, the country’s second-largest grocer, experienced ‘issues’ with contactless payments and won’t be able to deliver the ‘vast majority’ of the day’s online orders … Sainsbury’s Chief Executive Officer […] MorningNewsBeat March 18, 2024March 18, 2024 2 min read TescoTechnology & InnovationShoppersRestaurantsDept. GroceryExecutivesESG and CSRMarketing: Social MediaDeliveryPredictions and ForecastsSustainabilityInternational - UKBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing In Tests, Amazon’s Rufus Falls Short Of Expectations Washington Post columnist Shira Ovide has a piece in which she tested Rufus, Amazon’s new artificial intelligence chatbot that the company says is designed to help people figure out what to buy based on vocal prompts. She writes, “In general, I thought the shopping bot was at best a slight upgrade on searching Amazon, Google […] MorningNewsBeat March 18, 2024March 18, 2024 2 min read AIAmazonMarketing: VoiceTechnology & InnovationGoogleWeatherPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Upside, Downside: How To Define Retail Responsibility The New York Times had a piece over the weekend about how young people, largely because of the impact of TikTok and other social media sites, have turned Sephora into a “retailer of choice.” According to the story, “Teenagers in the United States have said Sephora is their favorite beauty retailer, surpassing Ulta, according to […] MorningNewsBeat March 18, 2024March 18, 2024 2 min read ShoppersMarketing: Social MediaDept. HBCTikTokThick DataESG and CSRPredictions and ForecastsTrends: ConsumerResults & InvestmentOwned Brands (Private Label)ExecutivesConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Speak the CFO’s Language To Grow Digital Shelf Investments DSI “A lot of business cases, they depend on internal efficiency gains. But if you don’t measure this … then it will never lead to project success or success on the digital shelf … Have a measuring mindset.” — Ilse Goverts-van Kesteren, Lead Business Consultant, Wunderman Thompson When Wunderman Thompson asked […] Digital Shelf Institute March 18, 2024March 18, 2024 10 min read MerchandisingResults & InvestmentData & InsightsExecutivesConsumersPodcastsTargetMarketing: Social MediaPartnershipsReturnsKrogerPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Gen AI and Retail: How the Industry is Harnessing Disruptive Transformation Generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) is spurring organizations across different sectors to fundamentally reimagine their approach to digital transformation. Nowhere is its disruptive potential more evident than in retail, where Gen AI’s ever-increasing capabilities are powering a new age of customer-centric innovation. Retailers are exploring use cases across a wide range of functions, from new […] Sanjay Jain March 18, 2024March 18, 2024 3 min read Technology & InnovationAIData & InsightsShoppersMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationThick DataPartnershipsPredictions and ForecastsDept. FuelMarketing: In StoreOperations & Supply ChainPricing & Promotions 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Beyond AI: Emerging Technologies That Are Reshaping Retail In today’s dynamic world of retail, the spotlight remains on artificial intelligence (AI) — and for good reason. AI is undoubtedly transformative, reshaping the future of retail. In addition to AI, other technologies are also making significant strides. Radio-frequency identification (RFID), replacing barcodes, revolutionizes supply chain and inventory management. Video analytics leverages computer vision to […] Isaac Krakovsky March 18, 2024March 18, 2024 3 min read Technology & InnovationAIConsumersOperations & Supply ChainData & InsightsConsultingShoppersTech: RoboticsStore LocationPredictions and ForecastsResults & InvestmentMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationTech: IoTDept. GroceryAssociatesMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: In StoreTrends: RetailTrends: TechMarketing: BroadcastPartnershipsMarketing: TradeStore FormatStrategySustainability 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Richmond sausages roll out new £2.6m advertising push Richmond, the sausage brand, has kicked off a £2.6m marketing campaign including a TV ad, video-on-demand, outdoor posters, social media and in-store promotions. The “Good Times” brand campaign is designed to highlight the brand’s “unique heritage whilst also providing a look ahead to the future… This story continues at Richmond sausages roll out new £2.6m […] Talking Retail March 18, 2024March 18, 2024 < 1 min read Predictions and ForecastsMarketing: TradeMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: In StoreMarketing: BroadcastESG and CSR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing 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
Media & Marketing Investigating the Evolved Customer Journey: Trends, Challenges & Priorities Retailers know that digital influences the customer journey, from initial awareness to post-purchase. So why is there still such a staggering divide between consumers’ digital and physical brand experiences? We explore the gaps, challenges and opportunities on this week’s Retail Remix with Justin Racine and Zach Zalowitz of Perficient. Together with host Alicia Esposito, they […] Retail Remix Podcast March 18, 2024March 18, 2024 < 1 min read OmnichannelShoppersPodcastsCustomer ExperiencePredictions and ForecastsOperations & Supply ChainConsumersTechnology & InnovationStore LocationSponsoredMarketing: In Store 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Keys to Success: The 3 Dualities. Successful leaders, teams and companies that endure over the long run seek to find ways to balance, unite and integrate opposing dualities into a harmonic and flexible approach that leverage opposing tendencies without merging or averaging them. Here are three key dualities we should all become masters of managing whether it be personally or for […] Rishad Tobaccowala March 17, 2024March 17, 2024 6 min read Technology & InnovationData & InsightsAILegal & CriminalStreamingResults & InvestmentGeneral BusinessMarketing: Social MediaPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Digital MediaDept. Toys & GamesDept. NonfoodWeather 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing From Rotisserie Riches to Rags: Learning from Boston Market’s Decline If success does leave clues, then failure leaves many as well. Regular readers of this blog know that Boston Market, once a pioneer of rotisserie chicken and home-style meals, finds itself facing a slow fade. This isn’t the first time a seemingly established brand has fallen from grace. The story of Boston Market’s decline […] Grocerant Guru March 17, 2024March 17, 2024 3 min read Data & InsightsShoppersResults & InvestmentSustainabilityHealth & WellnessConsumersAssociatesVendorsStrategyPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Social Media 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Utilizing the External Data Boom for Digital Shelf Optimization Publications about marketing often invoke the comparison of a digital shelf with a physical one. After all, a digital shelf displays your products for the customer to browse, just like a shelf in a brick-and-mortar store would. This comparison, however, has its limits. While customers come to browse the physical shelf, your digital shelf goes […] Retail TouchPoints March 16, 2024March 16, 2024 5 min read Data & InsightsMerchandisingShoppersTechnology & InnovationAICompetitionPredictions and ForecastsDept. NonfoodOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: Social MediaBig DataCustomer ExperienceMarketing: In StoreStore LocationESG and CSRTargetMarketing: UGCGoogleAmazonThick Data 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Walmart Commerce Technologies makes award winning AI powered logistics product available to all businesses Walmart is making its AI powered logistics technology – Route Optimisation – available to all businesses as a Software as a Service (SaaS) solution through Walmart Commerce Technologies. “We have invested significant time, resources and operational knowhow into building solutions like Route Optimisation, but that can be a barrier for many businesses,” says Anshu Bhardwaj, […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub March 16, 2024March 16, 2024 2 min read Technology & InnovationAIWalmartDeliveryShoppersData & InsightsOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionExecutivesDept. NonfoodBOPISPredictions and ForecastsDept. AppliancesDept. Apparel 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing 5 Ways To Boost Your Retail Business Productivity Through AI Struggling to keep up with the pace of modern retail? You’re not alone. The retail landscape is evolving rapidly, and maintaining productivity can feel like chasing a moving target. Enter Artificial Intelligence (AI) – your new strategic partner. Retailers are discovering that AI can do more than just data analysis. It’s time to harness AI […] Retail Minded March 16, 2024March 16, 2024 3 min read Technology & InnovationAIShoppersData & InsightsOperations & Supply ChainAssociatesPredictions and ForecastsConsumersTech: CashierlessMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationStrategyDept. NonfoodConsultingDept. FuelDept. Natural / OrganicTrends: RetailOwned Brands (Private Label)PartnershipsSustainabilityTargetMarketing: Loyalty & Subscription 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing #RICE24 Community Convos: Liz Primm, VP of Strategic Partnerships & Business Development, Babylist Retail TouchPoints March 16, 2024March 16, 2024 < 1 min read PartnershipsMarketing: Social MediaData & InsightsPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Foodservice Solutions® Top Six Reasons Consumer Buy Prepared Meals Consumers are dynamic not static according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. So, the question becomes just why are consumers in 2024 time-starved? Ok, let’s see a few reasons: · Busy Lives: The juggle of work, family, and personal commitments continue to be a major time drain. · Economic Factors: With […] Grocerant Guru March 16, 2024March 16, 2024 3 min read ConsumersDept. GroceryData & InsightsTechnology & InnovationMarketing: Social MediaAIDept. FreshBrick and MortarDept. PerimeterTwitterEconomyDept. Fresh PreparedMeta (Facebook)COVID19DeliveryESG and CSRDept. NonfoodHealth & WellnessInclusivityPredictions and ForecastsPricing & PromotionsRestaurantsShoppersUnilever 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Ulta Beauty Plans 2025 Expansion to Mexico Ulta Beauty, which posted strong financial results for 2023, will move into Mexico next year as part of a joint venture with global brands operator Axo. The retailer’s $11.2 billion in net sales for FY 2023, which ended Feb. 3, 2024, was 9.8% higher than the previous year, fueled by a comparable sales rise of […] Retail TouchPoints March 16, 2024March 16, 2024 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationDept. HBCPredictions and ForecastsInternational - North AmericaMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: In StoreMarketing: Social MediaResults & InvestmentExecutivesHoliday & EventsShoppersStore LocationMerchandisingBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Grocery giant Sainsbury’s battles payments and online delivery issues as IT meltdown hits hard Sainsbury’s has today been hit by an IT meltdown following an ‘error with an overnight software update’ that has prevented the grocery retailer from being able to fulfil online orders and accept contactless payments in stores. “We’re experiencing technical issues affecting some stores, our Groceries Online service and our ability to contact customers. Unfortunately, we will […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub March 16, 2024March 16, 2024 2 min read Technology & InnovationShoppersBrick and MortarMarketing: Social MediaDeliveryInternational - UKOmnichannelPartnershipsTwitterData & InsightsPredictions and ForecastsCOVID19StrategyMarketing: In StoreGoogleExecutivesESG and CSRDept. Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Dick’s to Open 16 Next-Gen ‘50K’ Stores, Expand House of Sport Format in 2024 Dick’s Sporting Goods posted strong results in fiscal 2023, which ended Feb. 3, 2024, with $13 billion in net sales, 5% higher than the previous year, and a 2.4% increase in comp store sales. For the coming fiscal year, the retailer is planning $800 million in CapEx expenditures to fund a major brick-and-mortar expansion that […] Retail TouchPoints March 16, 2024March 16, 2024 2 min read Predictions and ForecastsBrick and MortarStore LocationOmnichannelResults & InvestmentMarketing: Social MediaDept. ApparelTargetReturnsExecutivesStrategyDept. Sporting goodsDept. NonfoodOperations & Supply Chain 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing 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
Media & Marketing 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
Media & Marketing 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
Media & Marketing 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
Media & Marketing 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