Retail Ecosystem Should Your Retail Store Stock Alcohol? 3 Pros, 2 Cons, And 3 Key Considerations You already own a profitable retail store, so is there a point in adding liquor to your shelves? The answer to that question depends on the size of your storefront, funding, and several other factors. To help you make a decision, weigh the following pros, cons, and key considerations. What You Should Consider Before Stocking […] Retail Minded May 21, 2022May 21, 2022 3 min read Dept. Adult BevEconomyBrick and MortarDept. BeverageCompetitionShoppersGovernmentMerchandisingPackagingDept. FuelESG and CSRMarketing: SocialOperations & Supply ChainResults & InvestmentAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem Inside Natori’s Transformation from High-End Wholesaler to Omnichannel Brand A 45-year-old family-owned luxury business might not be the kind of company one expects to be at the cutting edge of digital commerce, but thanks to President Ken Natori, the company’s second-generation leader, Natori is just that. The designer fashion brand launched its own ecommerce operation in 2008, at a time when many other high-end […] Retail TouchPoints May 21, 2022May 21, 2022 6 min read PartnershipsOmnichannelDept. ApparelExecutivesBigCommerceBrick and MortarMerchandisingTechnology & InnovationDept. PetAmazonMarketing: SocialCOVID19StrategyShoppersOperations & Supply ChainESG and CSRsocial commerceMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionConsumersAssociatesMeta (Facebook)Data & InsightsDept. BeveragePackagingResults & InvestmentPredictions and ForecastsDept. HBC 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem Sainsbury’s clashes with M&S over online sales tax plans Sainsbury’s has hit back at M&S for suggesting that the online sales tax could damage the high street. The grocer’s finance director reiterated calls for an increased in taxes on… The post Sainsbury’s clashes with M&S over online sales tax plans appeared first on Latest Retail Technology News From Across The Globe – Charged. ChargedRetail May 21, 2022May 21, 2022 < 1 min read International - UKTechnology & InnovationResults & InvestmentGovernment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem LIVE Webinar: The Power of AI in Marketing Join this panel of experts as they dive into the current landscape of AI in marketing, the future and debunking the myths that may have deterred… View Article The Retail Bulletin May 21, 2022May 21, 2022 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem Ulta Launches Retail Media Network, Sephora Likely Not Far Behind Ulta Beauty is the latest retailer to launch a retail media network, aiming to tap into the growing pool of ad dollars flowing into closed-loop systems as marketers look beyond search engines and social media in preparation for a cookie-less future. Ulta’s new offering, which the retailer first announced in late 2021, is called UB […] Retail TouchPoints May 21, 2022May 21, 2022 2 min read Technology & InnovationMarketing: Retail MediaDept. HBCPartnershipsPredictions and ForecastsESG and CSRData & InsightsMarketing: SocialConsumersOperations & Supply ChainPricing & PromotionsStrategyConsulting 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem Can Restaurant Become Grocerants Looking for success clues restaurants continue to evolve in foodservice most completive space the Grocerant Niche. That space is wide open it is not dominated by Restaurants, Convenience Stores, Grocery Stores, Drug Stores, or Dollar stores according to Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® Grocerant Guru® Steven Johnson; who stated “retail foodservice is now about […] Grocerant Guru May 21, 2022May 21, 2022 4 min read Dept. GroceryConsumersRestaurantsData & InsightsDept. PerimeterBrick and MortarDept. FreshDept. Fresh PreparedDept. BakeryPredictions and ForecastsShoppersAhold DelhaizeDept. BeverageThick DataMarketing: In StoreTrends: Food and BeverageAmazonKrogerDept. PaperDept. DeliMerchandising 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem Consumer 360 Live! with Walmart’s Whitney Cooper The CPG Guys, Sri & PVSB, are joined in this episode by Whitney Cooper, Senior Director of Omnichannel Transformation & Commercialization Follow Whitney Cooper on LinkedIn at: Follow Walmart on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/walmart/ Follow Walmart Connect on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/walmart-connect/Follow Walmart online at: http://walmart.comFollow Walmart Connect online at: http://walmartconnect.com This episode is sponsored by NielsenIQ […] The CPG Guys May 21, 2022May 21, 2022 2 min read WalmartMarketing: SocialMarketing: Retail MediaConsumersShoppersPodcastsOmnichannelWalmart ConnectMerchandisingAcquisitionPredictions and ForecastsDept. ApparelCOVID19Technology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem Hy-Vee offers pediatric COVID-19 boosters WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Hy-Vee, Inc. announced Friday that free Pediatric Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine booster doses are now available by appointment only at select Hy-Vee Pharmacy locations for 5- to 11-year-olds at least 5 months after their second dose. Moderately to severely immunocompromised pediatric patients may also receive a booster dose at least 3 months after their […] MMR May 21, 2022May 21, 2022 < 1 min read Hy-VeeCOVID19Pricing & PromotionsDept. PharmacySustainabilityMarketing: SocialLegal & CriminalGoogleData & Insights 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem FedEx expands self driving HGV pilot FedEx Corp has expanded its pilot programme using self-driving HGVs to move goods between hubs in Texas. The Aurora self-driving technology is set up on Peterbilt 579 HGVs. As of… The post FedEx expands self driving HGV pilot appeared first on Latest Retail Technology News From Across The Globe – Charged. ChargedRetail May 21, 2022May 21, 2022 < 1 min read DeliveryAutonomous VehiclesTechnology & InnovationInternational - UK 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem Jiffy switches to software: a strategic pivot or a desperate move? It is no secret that the ultra-fast grocery delivery space is fiercely competitive and oversaturated, with several major players vying for investment and market share. In a surprising move, Jiffy… The post Jiffy switches to software: a strategic pivot or a desperate move? appeared first on Latest Retail Technology News From Across The Globe – […] ChargedRetail May 21, 2022May 21, 2022 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationInternational - UKResults & InvestmentDelivery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem Family Dollar To Permanently Close Rat-Infested Warehouse Family Dollar announced this week that it is closing down the West Memphis, Arkansas, warehouse that was discovered earlier this year to have a massive rodent infestation, which prompted a recall of items that were held there and might have been contaminated. However, the company maintained that the closure was not related to the Food […] MorningNewsBeat May 21, 2022May 21, 2022 2 min read Operations & Supply ChainFamily DollarGovernmentDeliveryBrick and MortarDollar TreeDept. GroceryAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem Travis Zigler of Profitable Pineapple Ads Explains the 80/20 Rule for PPC In this episode of Expert Connect, Jason Chan, customer success/product evangelist at Intentwise, speaks with Travis Zigler, CEO of Profitable Pineapple Ads. Continue reading Travis Zigler of Profitable Pineapple Ads Explains the 80/20 Rule for PPC at Blog. Intentwise May 20, 2022May 20, 2022 < 1 min read ShoppersExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem REI Appoints First Chief Supply Chain Officer to Support Growth Initiatives REI Co-op has named Sylvia Wilks to the newly created role of SVP, Chief Supply Chain Officer, effective May 23, 2022. Wilks will be responsible for the strategic leadership of REI’s global supply chain, working with other leaders across the organization to develop its network and support the company’s growth. Wilks has more than 25 […] Retail TouchPoints May 20, 2022May 20, 2022 2 min read Operations & Supply ChainDept. BeverageCOVID19Technology & InnovationStrategyShoppersRestaurantsExecutivesDept. GroceryConsumersConsulting 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem Ikea adjusting to changing consumer habits Retail Customer Experience May 20, 2022May 20, 2022 < 1 min read Consumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem Managing risks with new technology: Experts weigh in Investing in technology typically requires a certain amount of risk. By managing this risk, companies can achieve the benefits of new technology without incurring excessive losses. Retail Customer Experience May 20, 2022May 20, 2022 < 1 min read Technology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem Danone increases formula shipments to the U.S. Danone has increased shipments of infant formula to the U.S. from the UK and the Netherlands. The company is the second largest infant formula maker in the world but has a relatively small share in the U.S. “We understand how important it is for families to access these specialized formulas which is why our absolute […] RetailWire May 20, 2022May 20, 2022 < 1 min read International - UK 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem Americans keep driving despite record gas prices Americans who spent the past couple of years at home due to the pandemic are determined to travel, and they’re doing so even though the average cost for a gallon of gas in the U.S. has risen to $4.59. RetailWire May 20, 2022May 20, 2022 < 1 min read Dept. FuelCOVID19 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem Lack of competition has exacerbated formula shortage Three infant formula companies —Abbott Laboratories, Mead and Nestle — make up almost the entire U.S. market. That is why the closing of an Abbot facility led to such a dramatic shortage of products. European formula makers have seen the market stacked against them with a 17.5 percent tariff tied to imports. RetailWire May 20, 2022May 20, 2022 < 1 min read CompetitionGovernment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem UNFI expands American Artisan Cheese and Specialty Program Strong customer response extends initiative to second warehouse Supermarket News May 20, 2022May 20, 2022 < 1 min read Dept. DairyOperations & Supply ChainShoppers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem Introducing Raydiant’s On-Brand Digital Menu API For many businesses and fast-casual restaurants, digital menus are nothing new. They’re easy to use, with clean, concise, neatly arranged screens that display menus in accurate, vibrant ways. Plus, doing it all in real-time without the need for chalkboards, expensive cardboard printouts, or inefficient static signs is far more sustainable and cheaper in the long […] RayDiant May 20, 2022May 20, 2022 3 min read RestaurantsShoppersDept. BeverageMarketing: SocialStore LocationOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: OOHTechnology & InnovationOmnichannelDept. NonfoodMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionData & InsightsPricing & PromotionsSustainabilityCOVID19 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem Rite Aid offers COVID boosters for kids 5-11 PHILADELPHIA — Rite Aid will begin administering a booster dose of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine at select locations for eligible children ages 5 to 11, following approval by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration, the company said Friday. Bartell Drugs, owned by Rite Aid Corp., will also begin administering boosters […] MMR May 20, 2022May 20, 2022 2 min read COVID19Rite AidStore LocationPricing & PromotionsDept. PharmacyMarketing: SocialMarketing: In StoreLegal & CriminalGovernmentDept. Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem Demand for inclusivity in beauty gets louder: 25% of Gen Z feel left out of beauty advertisements While the beauty industry has made strides to become more inclusive, there is still room for improvement. According to the latest research from Mintel, almost one in five (17%) US consumers feel left out of beauty advertisements, rising to a quarter (25%) of Gen Z consumers*. Cookie-cutter beauty standards are losing favor, as nearly half […] Mintel May 20, 2022May 20, 2022 < 1 min read Dept. HBCConsumersInclusivityTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem Flowers Foods cuts guidance after strong quarter Sees challenges from costs inflation, supply chain disruptions. Food Business News May 20, 2022May 20, 2022 < 1 min read Operations & Supply ChainEconomy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem The Rise of Resale Programs: 5 Brands Leading the Charge in Sustainability The earth is changing, and so is the way consumers shop. With 77% of Americans concerned about the environmental impact of products they buy, retailers are revamping their business models to improve both the planet and their balance sheets. For years, the fashion industry has faced backlash for its climate-harming practices. Consider these facts: one new garment takes 77 […] Shopify May 20, 2022May 20, 2022 < 1 min read SustainabilityRecommerceShopifyDept. ApparelConsumersEconomyESG and CSR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem How Jack Dorsey’s Cash App plans to become a super app Jack Dorsey’s Cash App plans to be come a super app in order to rival PayPal as it aggressively integrates its buy now, pay later (BNPL) subsidiary Afterpay. Block, formerly… The post How Jack Dorsey’s Cash App plans to become a super app appeared first on Latest Retail Technology News From Across The Globe – […] ChargedRetail May 20, 2022May 20, 2022 < 1 min read International - UKTechnology & InnovationTrends: FinanceBNPL 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem Delivery the biggest deal-breaker for two-thirds of online marketplace shoppers Delivery is fast becoming one of the biggest deal-breakers for the ecommerce sector in the UK, with around two-thirds of UK consumers (65%) saying they wouldn’t order from a marketplace… The post Delivery the biggest deal-breaker for two-thirds of online marketplace shoppers appeared first on Latest Retail Technology News From Across The Globe – Charged. ChargedRetail May 20, 2022May 20, 2022 < 1 min read DeliveryShoppersInternational - UKTechnology & InnovationConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem How Inflation Has Deflated Some Of Amazon’s Short-Term Ambitions Business Insider has a story this morning about the degree to which inflation is affecting Amazon’s retail business. “The uncertainty over rising costs and consumer prices shows that even Amazon, a $1.1 trillion company obsessed with meticulous attention to detail, can be roiled by the rising inflation around the world — adding an unwelcome jolt […] MorningNewsBeat May 20, 2022May 20, 2022 4 min read AmazonEconomyExecutivesSustainabilityConsumersAssociatesResults & InvestmentOperations & Supply ChainDeliveryShoppersCOVID19Dept. FuelTargetMarketing: SocialTwitterESG and CSRPartnershipsLegal & CriminalVendors 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem FMI To Host Free “Active Assailant” Webinar FMI-The Food Industry Association said yesterday that it will host an online webinar designed to find a new approach to dealing with active assailants in retail stores. “As the recent events in Buffalo showed once again, tragic acts of violence continue to threaten the lives of our employees, consumers, and communities,” FMI said. “It’s a […] MorningNewsBeat May 20, 2022May 20, 2022 < 1 min read AssociatesConsumersPartnershipsDept. GroceryBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem Study: Membership Programs Grow, & Target Excels Data tracking company Numerator is out with a new analysis of the “omnichannel landscape of retail subscription models,” concluding that “while Amazon Prime retains the highest satisfaction rate and Walmart+ has shown the fastest adoption, Target’s Shipt Everyday is breaking out with same-day delivery and capturing more trips, spending, and share from subscribers than Amazon […] MorningNewsBeat May 20, 2022May 20, 2022 2 min read ConsumersMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionDeliveryAmazonWalmartTargetShoppersOmnichannelPredictions and ForecastsInsight ProvidersData & InsightsSustainability 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem Rustlers adds another burger to its range Rustlers is expanding its cook-in-box range with a Peri Peri Chicken Tenders Burger. The new burger is intended to provide customers with more choice and has a recommended retail price of £2.75. Elaine Rothballer, head of marketing for consumer brands at Rustlers owner Kepak, said: “From cold sandwiches and salads to wraps and pasta, chicken […] Talking Retail May 20, 2022May 20, 2022 < 1 min read Dept. OTCConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem Your Daily QuickWit (5/20): Top Retail News Yesterday's top retail news and most read stories Written by RetailWit May 20, 2022May 20, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem Flink, the German instant grocery upstart, snaps up France’s Cajoo for ~$93M, takes fresh Carrefour funding, sources say at $5B valuation Instant grocery startups sprang up and grew like weeds during COVID-19, fueled by consumers opting to practice social distancing and ready to order their food and sundries at the tap of an app, and VCs seeing an gap in the delivery market that had yet to be definitively filled. Now, perhaps inevitably, comes the consolidation. Written by Tech Crunch May 20, 2022May 20, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem Battle of the titans: Walmart marketplace shows big gains against Amazon Get a by-the-numbers view of Walmart's remarkable e-commerce growth and seller profitability. Written by Future of Commerce May 20, 2022May 20, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem Lowest consumer confidence for nearly 50 years A consumer confidence monitor that has been running since 1974 recorded its lowest-ever score this month. The well-established GfK index was down to -40 for May, meaning consumers are less confident now than at any time for nearly half a century. Joe Staton, client strategy director at GfK, said: “This comes as UK unemployment hits […] Written by Talking Retail May 20, 2022May 20, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem Success Does Leave Clues for Food Retailers Giving credit where credit is due. The grocerant niche filled with Ready-2-Eat and Heat-N-Eat fresh prepared food continues to drive top-line sales and bottom-line profits in every channel of retail foodservice. According to Steven Johnson, Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® the recent insights by the NPD group show just have important the […] Written by Grocerant Guru May 20, 2022May 20, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked