Retail Ecosystem 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
Retail Ecosystem High-end appliance retailer Pirch to liquidate in bankruptcy The company faces lawsuits from customers and vendors, including one from American Express alleging potential fraud. RetailDive April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 < 1 min read BankruptcyLegal & CriminalVendors 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem UK-based JD Sports to buy rival retailer Hibbett for $1.1B The combined company would have a global portfolio of about 25 brands and North American revenue of about $5.9 billion. RetailDive April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 < 1 min read International - UK 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem Advancements in Insulin Drug Delivery: A Focus on Syringes and Vials Insulin drug and delivery technology Insulin is a crucial lifeline for millions of people worldwide who manage diabetes. Insulin delivery systems are essential for the care and management of diabetes patients. BCC Research has classified these systems into four categories: syringes, insulin pens, insulin pumps, and smart pens. Our latest report on insulin drug and […] BCC Research April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 < 1 min read DeliveryTechnology & InnovationHealth & WellnessPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Social Media 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem RangeMe Review: How Due Diligence & Custom Offerings Land 2×4 Nutrition onto Retail Shelves Nothing irks a buyer more than a brand that goes into a meeting unprepared. In fact, the most common advice I hear from buyers with regards to supplier meeting prep is, “Do your homework.” You should have an idea about the buyer’s organization, the markets it serves, and – whenever possible – actual boots-on-the-ground experience […] RangeMe April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 4 min read VendorsShoppersWalmartMerchandisingData & InsightsDept. OTCTechnology & InnovationPackagingConsumersBrick and MortarMarketing: Social MediaCVSPricing & PromotionsSustainabilityDept. NonfoodExecutivesOperations & Supply ChainDept. Natural / OrganicBig Data 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem Trends in Retail: How Product Startups Can Adapt to Changing Consumer Behavior Retail is an ever-evolving industry that has seen its fair share of changes over the years. From traditional brick-and-mortar stores to the rise of e-commerce, product startups have had to adapt and keep up with changing consumer behavior. In recent years, technological advancements and shifting consumer preferences have caused significant disruptions in the retail landscape. […] Retail Bound April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 3 min read Technology & InnovationConsumersAIShoppersPredictions and ForecastsData & InsightsTrends: RetailCustomer ExperienceMarketing: Social MediaSustainabilityESG and CSRTargetMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationTech: AR and VRBrick and MortarMetaverseAssociatesMerchandisingMeta (Facebook)Operations & Supply Chain 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem The Unseen Ethical Considerations in AI Practices: A Guide for the CEO Adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) is only accelerating among global corporate enterprises, thus CEOs and business leaders are positioned at the confluence of innovation and ethics as it relates to implementing AI projects within their businesses. While technical prowess and business potential are usually the focus of conversations around AI, the ethical considerations are sometimes […] TotalRetail April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationAIExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem Coca-Cola Sparks AI Transformation With $1.1B Microsoft Cloud Expansion Over the next five years, Coca-Cola will be focused on global productivity and innovation, adopting leading-edge tech with cloud and AI platforms as the foundation. Get the details. Consumer Goods Technology April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationAICoca ColaPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem Tropicana launches second campaign Tropicana has launched its second campaign under the ‘It’s That Juice’ platform, which highlights the concept that ‘the things that make you shine brighter is what’s on the inside’. The £3.5m ‘Not all oranges are the same’ campaign continues to ground itself in the brand’s philosophy… This story continues at Tropicana launches second campaign Or just […] Talking Retail April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 < 1 min read PepsiCoDept. BeveragePredictions and ForecastsDept. Fresh 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem Barbie World In focus: Summer food and drink As the evenings gradually get lighter, it’s a signal that the barbecue season is almost upon us. Eating and drinking al fresco after the dark months of winter is a real sales stimulator. Added to that, shoppers have cut down on eating out and made… This story continues at Barbie World In focus: Summer food […] Talking Retail April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. BeverageDept. GroceryShoppersPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem Chupa Chups launches new Flavour Playlist XXL Perfetti Van Melle has unveiled Chupa Chups Flavour Playlist XXL – a fusion of five flavours in one lollipop. Available in all channels from May, for RRP 50p, Flavour Playlist XXL offers a medley of Cola, Cherry, Lemon, Lime, with Strawberry bubble-gum at its core.… This story continues at Chupa Chups launches new Flavour Playlist […] Talking Retail April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 < 1 min read Pricing & PromotionsPredictions and ForecastsDept. Bakery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem Quaker Oats expands protein range Quaker Oats is expanding its Protein range with the introduction of a new Peanut Butter flavour. Divesh Parmar, Quaker UK general manager at PepsiCo, said: “Protein porridge is undergoing a huge perception change. Having become more mainstream, it’s no longer just for shoppers looking to… This story continues at Quaker Oats expands protein range Or […] Talking Retail April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 < 1 min read PepsiCoShoppersPredictions and ForecastsInternational - UK 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem Spar UK activates new retailer recruitment incentive Spar UK will highlighting its most recent retailer recruitment opportunity, designed to encourage forward thinking independent retailers to join Spar at an upcoming industry event. The symbol group is offering independent retailers from England, Scotland and Wales, who join Spar, £100,000 worth of free stock… This story continues at Spar UK activates new retailer recruitment […] Talking Retail April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 < 1 min read International - UKAssociatesPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem Walmart Suppliers Deliver Greenhouse Gas Reductions 6 Years Early Here’s some positive sustainability news for Earth Month. Walmart introduced Project Gigaton in 2017 with an ambitious goal: reducing, avoiding or sequestering one gigaton — that’s 1 billion metric tons — of greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. The more than 5,900 Walmart suppliers that now participate in the Project Gigaton consortium have delivered on that […] Retail TouchPoints April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 2 min read SustainabilityWalmartPredictions and ForecastsDept. FuelOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: Social MediaTechnology & InnovationDept. NonfoodExecutivesESG and CSR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem 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
Retail Ecosystem Disney Technology Executive Leaves Company for Personal Reasons Aaron LaBerge will stay on at Disney until June 2024. RetailWire April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationExecutivesPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem 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
Retail Ecosystem CDR, MMR partner with ECRM for special event TUCSON — Chain Drug Review and Mass Market Retailers have partnered with ECRM for Founders’ Innovation Day, an exclusive event designed for D2C and emerging brands to make the most of their potential at food, drug and mass retailers, and from e-commerce. The “day of insight, connection and growth” is being held on June 3 […] MMR April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 2 min read PartnershipsTechnology & InnovationExecutivesDept. HBCDept. Natural / OrganicVendorsOmnichannelMarketing: Social MediaMerchandisingOperations & Supply ChainPredictions and ForecastsResults & InvestmentStart UpsSustainabilityDept. GroceryData & Insights 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem Federal court recognizes CRN’s ‘standing’ to sue WASHINGTON — The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the leading trade association for the dietary supplement and functional food industry, announced today that a federal judge in New York State’s age restriction law case ruled that the association has standing to sue on behalf of its members, allowing the case to move forward. A motion for […] MMR April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 2 min read ConsumersLegal & CriminalHealth & WellnessDept. HBCPredictions and ForecastsExecutivesDept. Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem Ahold Delhaize USA names new chief legal officer The grocery company has tapped Kim Lyda, who previously worked in its Retail Business Services unit, for the position. Grocery Dive April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 < 1 min read Ahold DelhaizeLegal & Criminal 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem Albertsons sees more turmoil ahead as it closes the books on a tough year The grocer posted anemic same-store sales growth during its latest quarter, with lower inflation and a growing reliance on pharmacy posing key challenges. Grocery Dive April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 < 1 min read Regional GroceryAlbertsons / SafewayDept. PharmacyEconomy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem PepsiCo earnings beat estimates but product recalls, weaker lower-income consumer hurt U.S. sales PepsiCo’s volume and sales growth were better in most international markets than in its North America markets. CNBC April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 < 1 min read PepsiCoResults & InvestmentConsumersInternational 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem Walmart-backed fintech One introduces buy now, pay later as it prepares bigger push into lending One’s expanding role at Walmart raises the possibility that the company could force Affirm and others out of some of the most coveted partnerships in retail. CNBC April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 < 1 min read WalmartTrends: FinanceTechnology & InnovationPartnerships 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem Snickers takes to the skies in air-travel focused campaign With international travel expected to surge 15%, the Mars brand hopes to build on its momentum by taming the nerves of stressed-out passengers. MarketingDive April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 < 1 min read Mars Inc.International 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem 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
Retail Ecosystem Why California Restaurants Can Rest Easy: The Enduring Appeal of Dining Out The restaurant industry has been obsessing with the rise of the minimum wage in California. Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® continues to insist that there are many more reasons the long-term outlook for the California restaurant sector is bright. So, here we go. In California, approximately 49.3% of households consist […] Grocerant Guru April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 4 min read RestaurantsConsumersDept. GroceryData & InsightsESG and CSRMarketing: Social MediaDept. NonfoodSustainabilityHealth & WellnessDeliveryEconomyDept. FreshTwitterPackagingUnileverConsultingTechnology & InnovationPredictions and ForecastsMeta (Facebook)InclusivityTrends: Food and BeverageAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem Leaders Leap Book Launch: Get Ready To Leap! We have an fantastic episode for you featuring the virtual launch event for Steve’s brand-new book, Leaders Leap, recorded Monday April 22nd. Steve is joined by a panel of extraordinary guests, all of whom are leaders in their respective fields. We have the privilege of hosting best-selling author and friend Seth Godin, an entrepreneur and […] Remarkable Retail Podcast April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 2 min read Technology & InnovationAIInternational - North AmericaPodcastsConsumersMarketing: Social MediaExecutivesDept. GroceryIndustry Conferences and EventsTractor Supply CompanyPredictions and ForecastsCustomer ExperienceTrends: RetailShoppersStrategyKrogerMeta (Facebook)TikTokStreamingConsultingAmazonMarketing: BroadcastInternational - UKBrick and MortarESG and CSRData & InsightsWalmart 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem Mingle Mocktails aims to spark a zero-proof cocktail craze The nonalcoholic brand says its products, which don’t directly mimic the taste of alcohol, cater to consumers looking for alternatives in social situations. RetailDive April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. Adult BevConsumersESG and CSRDept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem Choosing the Right Funding to Fuel Your Brand’s Growth Growing your business to a household name is the dream of every entrepreneur. However, achieving this level of recognition requires more than just ambition; it demands strategic planning, resource allocation, and often, significant financial investment. Access to capital isn’t always easy to come by, however. In fact, a study by U.S. Bank found that eighty-two […] RangeMe April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 5 min read Results & InvestmentOperations & Supply ChainShoppersDept. NonfoodVendorsDept. FuelStrategyAmazonGoogleWalmartConsumersPartnershipsMarketing: TradeMarketing: Social MediaStore LocationESG and CSRTargetData VisualizationPepsiCo 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem The Video Advertising Playbook: Driving New Customers on Social Social media is no longer just a place to connect with friends; it has transformed into a powerful engine for businesses to acquire new customers. A recent survey revealed that a staggering 97 percent of marketers are leveraging social media to reach their target audiences. And the numbers don’t lie — brands that embrace social […] TotalRetail April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 < 1 min read ESG and CSRMarketing: Social MediaThick DataTargetAcquisition 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem Coca-Cola Sparks AI Transformation With $1.1B Microsoft Cloud Expansion Over the next five years, Coca-Cola will be focused on global productivity and innovation, adopting leading-edge tech with cloud and AI platforms as the foundation. Get the details. Written by Consumer Goods Technology April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem Ranked: The Largest U.S. Corporations by Number of Employees See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. The Largest U.S. Corporations by Number of Employees 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. Revenue and profit are common measures for measuring the size of […] Written by Visual Capitalist April 21, 2024April 21, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem Walmart’s new combo will aid suppliers Walmart Luminate and Walmart Connect to become Walmart Luminate Insights Activation Written by Supermarket News April 18, 2024April 18, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem Amazon introduces shoppable, ad-supported channel to Prime Video, Freevee The channel leverages Amazon’s “shop the show” technology to enable viewers to easily purchase content seen on their TV screen via a mobile device. Written by MarketingDive April 18, 2024April 18, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem Asics creates a circular shoe, returns program The sporting goods company designed a shoe ready to undergo recycling at the end of its use. Written by RetailDive April 18, 2024April 18, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked