Data & Insights Worth Reading: “The Worst Retail Job in America” Bloomberg Businessweek has a cover story about Dollar General, which it describes as “America’s most ubiquitous retailer,” with more than 19,000 US locations, “more than Walmart Inc. and Wendy’s Co. combined. Its main competitor, Dollar Tree Inc., has thousands fewer, even after acquiring rival Family Dollar some years back. Dollar General’s stores seem to be […] MorningNewsBeat September 25, 2023September 25, 2023 2 min read AssociatesDollar GeneralGovernmentBrick and MortarDollar TreeWalmartSustainabilityEconomyFamily DollarRestaurantsDept. DairyData & InsightsThick Data 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Hy-Vee Launches Proprietary Retail Media Network The Des Moines Register reports that Hy-Vee las launched “a marketing media subsidiary … RedMedia will allow companies to reach consumers through various Hy-Vee platforms, including advertising in Hy-Vee stores and on Hy-Vee’s digital websites. The business-to-business marketing firm will be at least the 10th Hy-Vee subsidiary. The story says that RedMedia is designed to […] MorningNewsBeat September 25, 2023September 25, 2023 < 1 min read Hy-VeeRegional GroceryMarketing: Retail MediaConsumersShoppersCustomer ExperienceData & InsightsBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Confused About Retail Food Channel Blurring Food that can be found at the intersection of cook from scratch at home and retailer prepared fresh food sold as a meal component is Grocerant niche food. The Grocerant niche targets the time-starved consumers, not with ingredients rather with Ready-2-Eat or Heat-N-Eat fresh prepared meals and meal components that can be bundled into a […] Grocerant Guru September 25, 2023September 25, 2023 2 min read Dept. GroceryData & InsightsConsumersDept. Fresh PreparedDept. DeliBrick and MortarDept. FreshMarketing: Social MediaRestaurantsDept. PerimeterMeta (Facebook)DeliveryTargetTwitter 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Dissolving martech? Tech stack aggregation brings more power to marketing, more control to IT Was it John Lennon who wrote, “Imagine there’s no martech, I wonder if you can?” I may be misremembering that lyric. But it’s what came to mind when I saw the above chart. It’s from a new Gartner report, 4 Actions to Improve Martech ROI, and it reveals a pretty dramatic shift in ownership of […] chiefmartec September 25, 2023September 25, 2023 6 min read Technology & InnovationData & InsightsOperations & Supply ChainPredictions and ForecastsShoppersInclusivityMarketing: Social MediaInsight ProvidersDept. NonfoodAcquisitionExecutivesESG and CSRVendorsAssociatesData VisualizationConsumersPartnershipsPricing & PromotionsStrategySustainabilityTikTokTrends: MarketingMarketing: Direct & Personalization 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights The Digital Metrics That Matter for Commerce Success Today DSI “Not all sales are created equal. We’re kind of starting a new startup cycle. At the same time, I don’t want to say ending the old cycle, but you’re slowing down the traditional cycle. We have to invest ahead of the curve, or we won’t be around to use what we already have.” — Chris […] Digital Shelf Institute September 25, 2023September 25, 2023 9 min read Marketing: Retail MediaMerchandisingOperations & Supply ChainConsumersResults & InvestmentOmnichannelSustainabilityPodcastsDeliveryPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Social MediaData & InsightsCOVID19Marketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionPartnershipsShoppersStrategyAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights How to Win in Retail: Less Science, More Art By Doug Stephens Over the last 20 years, technology has transformed retail. Mobile phones have become essential conduits for communication, entertainment and commerce. Technologies like augmented reality, once a novelty, have become commonplace digital merchandising and selling tools. E-commerce, which in 2003 amounted to a rounding error on most retailers’ profit and loss statements, has […] Retail Prophet September 25, 2023September 25, 2023 7 min read Technology & InnovationAIConsumersShoppersData & InsightsESG and CSRCustomer ExperienceCompetitionSustainabilityResults & InvestmentDept. ApparelBrick and MortarDept. NonfoodInternationalDept. Toys & GamesAmazonPredictions and ForecastsMerchandisingDept. BeverageDept. HBCDept. Adult BevCOVID19Trends: RetailDept. PerimeterInternational - UKMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: Social MediaMetaverseTech: AR and VRDept. Fresh 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights 89 Power Words That Will Help Your Marketing Stand Out [Infographic] Are you looking for ways to improve the quality of your marketing copy? Want to grab attention and close more business with the words you write? The team from Jansen Communications share their copywriting tips in this infographic. They break things down as follows: Cost Superlatives Size Adjectives Verbs / adverbs FOMO Trust Check out the infographic for more […] Social Media today September 25, 2023September 25, 2023 < 1 min read Data Visualization 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Elicit is building a tool to automate scientific literature review For researchers, reading scientific papers can be immensely time-consuming. According to one survey, scientists spend seven hours each week searching for information. Another survey suggests that systematic reviews of literature — scholarly syntheses of the evidence on a particular topic — take an average of 41 weeks for a five-person research team. But it doesn’t […] TechCrunch September 25, 2023September 25, 2023 < 1 min read Thick DataTechnology & InnovationMarketing: UGC 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Amex Is Making A Statement With Closed-Loop Measurement American Express doesn’t just issue credit cards; it’s also in the attribution business. Because Amex can see both sides of a transaction, it’s able to collect insights about buying behavior The post Amex Is Making A Statement With Closed-Loop Measurement appeared first on AdExchanger. AdExchanger September 25, 2023September 25, 2023 < 1 min read Data & Insights 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights What’s the Marketing ROI? At the Cannes Lions a few months ago, Mastercard CMO Raja Rajamannar and CFO Sachin Mehra gave a joint talk on the CMO/CFO relationship called “Happy Tension.” Raja described the typical dynamic this way: “It’s shocking that less than 40% of the finance people think that marketers can make sound commercial decisions, leaving the remaining […] Tom Fishburne September 24, 2023September 24, 2023 3 min read Fun & HumorExecutivesResults & InvestmentSponsoredPartnershipsTargetProcter & GambleData & Insights 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights EXCLUSIVE: The 340B Program Reached $54 Billion in 2022—Up 22% vs. 2021 Drug Channels has just obtained new details on the size of the 340B Drug Pricing Program. I couldn’t wait to share the news, hence this special Sunday post. For 2022, discounted purchases under the 340B program reached a record $53.7 billion—an astonishing $9.8 billion (+22.3%) higher than its 2021 counterpart. The difference between list prices […] Drug Channels September 24, 2023September 24, 2023 2 min read Data & InsightsMarketing: Social MediaHealth & WellnessConsultingMeta (Facebook)EconomyDept. PharmacyDept. HBC 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Four ways technology impacts healthcare Technological advancements over the years can be described as mind blowing and have impacted many aspects of life. Healthcare is no exception to this incredible journey; it goes beyond fancy gadgets to how technology improves healthcare for patients or medical professionals. Unsurprisingly, UK research has suggested that groundbreaking healthcare tech could transform medical procedures and […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub September 24, 2023September 24, 2023 3 min read Technology & InnovationHealth & WellnessData & InsightsAIInternational - UKBig DataShoppersDept. NonfoodPredictions and ForecastsTrends: Tech 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights FreshTake will Extend and Expand Mitchell Grocery Interactive and participatory a new foodservice concept, FreshTake, will feature several foodservice concepts, extensive seating, and multiple entertainment options to entice consumers to stay longer, come back more frequently, and spend more according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. Here is a little background, Jackson Mitchell, is a fourth-generation […] Grocerant Guru September 24, 2023September 24, 2023 3 min read Dept. GroceryDept. FreshData & InsightsDept. BeverageMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: BroadcastDeliveryDept. Adult BevMarketing: In StoreConsumersInstacartStrategyDept. RefrigeratedWhole FoodsDept. Fresh PreparedMeta (Facebook)TwitterConsultingPartnershipsDoorDashESG and CSRExecutivesFood DeliveryPredictions and ForecastsDept. PerimeterDept. BakeryPricing & PromotionsRestaurantsUbereatsDept. PharmacyBOPIS 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Engaging Consumers through Last Mile Delivery with Shipt’s Katie Stratton The CPG Guys are joined by Katie Stratton, Chief Growth Officer at Shipt which provides personal shopping and delivery and is available to 80% of households in more than 5,000 U.S. cities. Follow Katie Stratton on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katieserkinstrattonFollow Shipt on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shipt/Follow Shipt online at: http://shipt.com Katie answers the following questions: Can you […] The CPG Guys September 23, 2023September 23, 2023 2 min read DeliveryConsumersMarketing: Social MediaPredictions and ForecastsPodcastsPartnershipsData & InsightsShoppersTechnology & InnovationMeta (Facebook)Trends: Retail 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights 7-Eleven Expanding it’s ‘Halo’ of Better-4-You Doing good work while working to do good is a formula that edifies both customers and employees to your brand. In the case of 7-Eleven focusing on doing good, will benefit Children’s Miracle Network hospitals, employees while garnering favor with consumers according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. So, […] Grocerant Guru September 23, 2023September 23, 2023 3 min read 7-Eleven & SpeedwayData & InsightsConsumersInternationalExecutivesSustainabilityDept. ApparelAssociatesDeliveryDept. NonfoodDept. Toys & GamesMarketing: In StoreMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: Social MediaMeta (Facebook)PartnershipsRestaurantsHealth & Wellness 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Study: Ultra-Processed Food, Beverages Linked To Female Depression USA Today reports that “consuming high amounts of ultra-processed food and drinks could increase the risk of developing depression in women, new research suggests. “The findings indicate this is especially true with the consumption of artificial sweeteners and artificially sweetened beverages, according to the study published Wednesday in the journal JAMA Network Open … The […] MorningNewsBeat September 23, 2023September 23, 2023 2 min read Dept. GroceryTechnology & InnovationHealth & WellnessDept. FrozenData & InsightsConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Webinar: Cracking the code of brand success in emerging media channels Webinar Sep 21, 2023 Cracking the code of brand success in emerging media channels Watch the webinar Are you ready to decode the secrets behind building powerful brands in today’s ever-evolving media landscape? Tune in to this insightful webinar as we delve into our “Secrets of Success: Building Brands with Emerging Media” report. In this […] Nielsen September 22, 2023September 22, 2023 2 min read Insight ProvidersBig DataMarketing: Social MediaData & InsightsPredictions and ForecastsPodcastsTrends: MarketingStrategyESG and CSRConsulting 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights A Clear Path to Education Affordability Requires Meeting Patients Where They Are Today’s guest post comes from Kristina Crockett, VP of Product Management at CoverMyMeds. Kristina shares the story of a patient who cut pills in half to extend her prescriptions. Unfortunately, this patient didn’t know about manufacturer affordability programs. In this article, Kristina reviews how brands can help patients make connections that address medication affordability challenges, […] Drug Channels September 22, 2023September 22, 2023 2 min read Data & InsightsMarketing: Social MediaConsultingSponsoredShoppersMeta (Facebook)Marketing: UGCDept. PharmacyDept. Nonfood 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights The Big Story: Quitting Over The Trust Deficit The widening “trust gap” between consumers and the ad industry is enough to make a chief privacy officer quit. So Arielle Garcia did. She explains why. The post The Big Story: Quitting Over The Trust Deficit appeared first on AdExchanger. AdExchanger September 22, 2023September 22, 2023 < 1 min read Data & InsightsConsumersPodcasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights CADS helps Henderson Group to transform its retail space planning with StoreSpace solution Retail space planning specialist CADS has helped Northern Ireland’s largest Spar retailer and wholesaler, Henderson Group, improve its space management process with StoreSpace. Henderson Group reached out to CADS following a recommendation from Nielsen, which provides Spaceman planogram technology that partners with StoreSpace. “Our StoreSpace software makes it easier for retailers to optimise their retail […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub September 22, 2023September 22, 2023 2 min read Technology & InnovationBrick and MortarStrategyAcquisitionMarketing: Social MediaTwitterShoppersResults & InvestmentData & InsightsOmnichannelSponsoredMarketing: In StoreTrends: TechBig DataPartnershipsInternational - UKInsight ProvidersVendors 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Brand interactions evolve on social media: Here’s what the numbers say If marketers wish to keep up with shifting consumer demands, artificial intelligence may prove to be the key, per a new Sprout Social report. MarketingDive September 22, 2023September 22, 2023 < 1 min read ESG and CSRMarketing: Social MediaAITechnology & InnovationConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Casey’s General Store Technology Solutions Make Us Better Casey’s General Stores continues looking a customer ahead entering into new technology partnerships that will reduce ‘pain-points’ for both customers and employees according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. Casey’s is upgrading its foodservice program with two new technology solutions that will streamline operations and while adding convenience to the ordering […] Grocerant Guru September 22, 2023September 22, 2023 3 min read Casey's General StoresTechnology & InnovationDept. GroceryData & InsightsOperations & Supply ChainPartnershipsShoppersExecutivesBrick and MortarAIPackagingDept. BeverageAssociatesGovernmentPepsiCoPredictions and ForecastsPress ReleaseRestaurantsDept. Natural / Organic 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights To Tackle Workforce Issues, Retail Leaders Need to Display Their Vulnerability With our Editors Perspectives column, you’ll get insights and opinions from the Retail TouchPoints editorial team as they dig into the latest trends in retail, marketing and tech. “Vulnerability is not winning or losing; it’s having the courage to show up and be seen when we have no control over the outcome. Vulnerability is not weakness; it’s […] Retail TouchPoints September 22, 2023September 22, 2023 4 min read Health & WellnessAssociatesExecutivesTechnology & InnovationConsumersMarketing: Social MediaData & InsightsTrader JoesTrends: RetailThick DataAmazonConsultingCOVID19DeliveryShoppersPredictions and ForecastsIndustry Conferences and EventsWalmart 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights The Innovation Conversation: In Search Of Actionable Data @ GroceryShop 2023 The continuing goal of “The Innovation Conversation” is to explore some facet of the fast-changing, technology-driven retail landscape and how it affects businesses and consumers. It is, we think, fertile territory … and one that Tom Furphy – a former Amazon executive who led the team that developed Amazon Fresh, and currently CEO and Managing […] MorningNewsBeat September 22, 2023September 22, 2023 < 1 min read Industry Conferences and EventsTechnology & InnovationData & InsightsConsumersMarketing: Social MediaAmazonExecutivesPartnershipsPredictions and ForecastsResults & InvestmentDept. FreshShoppersPodcastsTrends: Retail 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Operation Omnichannel: A Seamless and Cohesive Shopping Experience With the popularity of online shopping, it’s critical for retail brands to have a strong online presence and make their products easily accessible. However, many consumers still prefer an in-store shopping experience. A dual approach capturing all retail channels allows brands to reach the widest possible audience of consumers. For retail brands, the concept of […] Marly Sohr September 22, 2023September 22, 2023 3 min read ConsumersOmnichannelMarketing: In StoreMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationShoppersStrategyMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionData & InsightsMarketing: BroadcastConsultingTechnology & InnovationBOPISMarketing: TradePredictions and ForecastsPricing & PromotionsEconomyAI 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Why Retailers Should Reassess Their Data Tracking Strategies Ahead of the Holidays With online shopping maintaining its edge over the in-store experience post-pandemic, brands are already focusing on their e-commerce advertising strategies ahead of the holidays — from social media integration to maximizing their use of consumer data. According to a recent survey, a staggering 66 percent of e-commerce decision makers said they were prioritizing collecting first-party customer data in […] Jean-Paul Schmetz September 22, 2023September 22, 2023 3 min read Data & InsightsTechnology & InnovationConsumersAIHoliday & EventsShoppersTargetReturnsGoogleMarketing: Social MediaStrategyESG and CSRCOVID19Brick and MortarAssociatesAmazonThick DataExecutivesGovernmentMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationMarketing: In StoreMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMeta (Facebook) 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights ’Tis the Season to Bust 3 Customer Experience Myths The holidays are filled with myths, misconceptions and half-truths. We’ve all heard them: “Santa is real,” “I love this heinous sweater,” or “I’m not sure where that last cookie went.” When it comes to the retail industry, myths about customer experience (CX) are some of the most pervasive. During the holiday season, it’s critical for […] Candy Digges September 22, 2023September 22, 2023 3 min read Customer ExperienceShoppersTechnology & InnovationAIConsumersHoliday & EventsTech: RoboticsConsultingThick DataDept. Natural / OrganicMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionExecutivesPredictions and ForecastsDept. ApparelMarketing: In StoreDept. OTCDept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Hy-Vee launches RedMedia omnichannel retail media network Hy-Vee launched the full-scale version of its retail media network, called Hy-Vee RedMedia, at the Groceryshop 2023 conference this week in Las Vegas. The West Des Moines, Iowa-based retailer described the platform as a disruptor in the retail media landscape that will connect brands directly with Hy-Vee’s customer base across multiple platforms, including both online […] Supermarket News September 22, 2023September 25, 2023 2 min read Hy-VeeRegional GroceryMarketing: Retail MediaShoppersOmnichannelData & InsightsPartnershipsConsumersMarketing: In StorePredictions and ForecastsIndustry Conferences and EventsCustomer ExperienceDept. Adult BevDept. BeverageBrick and MortarMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationTrends: MarketingDept. HBCESG and CSRHealth & WellnessBig DataMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: TradeOperations & Supply ChainTargetDept. PharmacyAgencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Starring Asda, Walmart, and Decathlon: RTIH’s biggest retail technology news stories of the week It’s Friday, the weekend is almost upon us, so let’s kick back and reflect on another eventful week for the retail systems space. Here’s your briefing on the most important stories from the past five days, including autonomous stores, virtual commerce, Just Walk Out tech meets RFID, and phone shops reinvented. 1. Pixevia works with […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub September 22, 2023September 22, 2023 5 min read Technology & InnovationAIMarketing: Social MediaWalmartTwitterBrick and MortarAmazonShoppersTech: CashierlessExecutivesDept. ApparelMeta (Facebook)Trends: TechInternational - UKDeliveryStore LocationCustomer ExperienceTescoStore FormatOperations & Supply ChainConsultingStrategyBest BuyDept. BeverageDept. FreshDept. Grocerysocial commerceInternational - North AmericaLegal & CriminalAssociatesPredictions and ForecastsMerchandising 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Uber Eats To Accept Food Stamps, Healthcare Benefits The Verge reports that Uber Eats “will start accepting food stamps and healthcare benefits as payment for grocery delivery orders.” Starting in 2024, the story says, “Anyone with a valid Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card, which disburses funds for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, or food stamps), will be eligible to use their funds […] MorningNewsBeat September 21, 2023September 21, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. GroceryUbereatsHealth & WellnessDeliveryAITechnology & InnovationConsumersFood DeliveryInstacartWalmartAmazonCOVID19KrogerMarketing: In StoreMarketing: VoicePredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Hy-Vee launches RedMedia omnichannel retail media network Hy-Vee launched the full-scale version of its retail media network, called Hy-Vee RedMedia, at the Groceryshop 2023 conference this week in Las Vegas. The West Des Moines, Iowa-based retailer described the platform as a disruptor in the retail media landscape that will connect brands directly with Hy-Vee’s customer base across multiple platforms, including both online […] Written by Supermarket News September 22, 2023September 25, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Instacart stock languishes after IPO Instacart saw its share price erode in the two days following its initial public offering, after it rose 12.7% in its first day of trading on the NASDAQ exchange. The stock settled down to just slightly over its IPO price of $30 per share on Wednesday, its first full day on the exchange, then ranged […] Written by Supermarket News September 22, 2023September 25, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Retail Media Metrics #30DaysofRetailMedia | Day 21: Retail Media Metrics Metrics help brand advertisers measure retail media effectiveness. Key performance indicators (KPIs) span the full marketing funnel, as consumers can enter anywhere. Brand advertisers: 🎯 Choose KPIs according to their objectives📊 Measure baseline results for meaningful comparisons🌟 Review their metrics for data insights to optimize their processes and […] Written by Lisa Goller September 21, 2023September 25, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights CPG companies aim to make recycling simpler for consumers Dispelling consumer confusion around plastics recycling, investing in local programs and embracing molecular technologies are some of the current steps the Consumer Brands Association and its members are taking to create a sustainably packaged future. Written by Supermarket Perimeter September 21, 2023September 21, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights The big chill: Holiday retail sales 2023 expected to slow Experts predict slow growth in 2023 holiday sales as consumers tighten their belts in a tough economy, but e-commerce will remain a bright spot. Stores are filling with displays of holiday decorations and holiday-themed merchandise as retailers eagerly prepare for the annual shopping surge, but consumers may not be as excited. Forecasts for 2023 holiday […] Written by Future of Commerce September 21, 2023September 21, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked