Retail Operations U.S. SMI Core Release Note – September 2022 [[{“value”:” SMI Core data captures the actual spend data from the SMI Pool partners of major holding companies and large independent agencies, representing up to 95% of all US national brand ad spending, to provide a complete monthly view of the SMI Pool market size, investment share and category performance. Core Data delivers detailed ad intelligence across all […] Standard Media Index January 19, 2025January 19, 2025 3 min read Data & InsightsResults & InvestmentMarketing: BroadcastMeta (Facebook)GoogleDept. PharmacyHoliday & EventsPartnershipsMarketing: OOHMarketing: Digital MediaDept. NonfoodAgencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Operations BitconeMine Cloud Mining Platform Offers Path to Financial Freedom Through Cryptocurrency LONDON, United Kingdom — BitconeMine, a leading UK-based cryptocurrency mining platform, today provided insights on how it can help crypto investors create a path to financial freedom through cryptocurrency by potentially generating passive income of more than $1,000 per day. Unlike other platforms, BitconeMine uses GPU-AI smart chips to integrate ASIC, maximize the energy of […] Bigtechnology January 19, 2025January 19, 2025 2 min read CryptoTechnology & InnovationAIResults & InvestmentInternational - UKPricing & PromotionsSustainabilityLegal & CriminalDept. NonfoodReturnsData & InsightsInternational - North AmericaOperations & Supply ChainPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Trade 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Operations Amazon RTO Hampered by Office Theft, Cramped Parking Lots, Lack of Office Space After kicking off its return-to-office policy on Jan. 2, Amazon’s corporate employees are issuing a litany of complaints. RetailWire January 19, 2025January 19, 2025 < 1 min read Dept. NonfoodAmazonLegal & CriminalAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Operations Unexpected Pros of Slow Business: Dry January Spurs Taproom and Brewery Renovation Projects As many drinkers take a break from craft beer and other alcoholic beverages in January, craft breweries such as Notch are using the month and its lighter traffic to close taprooms temporarily as they undertake renovation projects. Brewbound January 18, 2025January 18, 2025 < 1 min read Dept. Adult BevStore LocationDept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Operations Retail Media is Here in a Big Way: Should Search be Worried? [[{“value”:” By John Spiropoulos Media is filled with evolutionary step-change transitions which permanently alter the marketplace. Each evolutionary event, seen in terms of advertiser outlays – the media mix – is driven by incremental change during economic uncertainty. This is particularly true – and trackable – in modern times. Some of these events were covered […] Standard Media Index January 18, 2025January 18, 2025 5 min read ConsumersMarketing: Retail MediaEconomyData & InsightsResults & InvestmentAmazonData VisualizationStrategyAgenciesMarketing: Digital MediaOperations & Supply ChainGoogleMarketing: Social MediaDept. NonfoodDept. ApparelPartnershipsPredictions and ForecastsStore LocationAssociatesMarketing: BroadcastESG and CSR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Operations Walmart Makes Deal to Purchase Robotics Tech for 400 Pickup and Delivery Centers Walmart will sell its Advanced Systems and Robotics business to Symbotic for $200 million. As part of the deal, the robotics solution provider will engage in a Walmart-funded development program to enhance the retailer’s current online pickup and delivery fulfillment systems. Walmart has committed to purchasing and deploying systems from Symbotic for 400 Accelerated Pickup […] Retail TouchPoints January 18, 2025January 18, 2025 2 min read Technology & InnovationWalmartTech: RoboticsDeliveryBOPISOperations & Supply ChainExecutivesMarketing: Social MediaShoppersBrick and MortarMarketing: In StoreDept. Natural / OrganicPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Operations Dunkin’ Stores Are Mysteriously Missing Doughnuts — And No One Knows Why Some Dunkin’ stores are running short on doughnuts. RetailWire January 18, 2025January 18, 2025 < 1 min read RestaurantsBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Operations Holiday Sales Grew 4% to Top $994 Billion, Exceeding Expectations Bearing out earlier reports of solid sales increases during the 2024 holiday season, U.S. Census Bureau data revealed that core retail sales increased by an unexpectedly robust 4% over 2023 to a record $994.1 billion, topping the National Retail Federation (NRF)’s forecast of 2.5% to 3.5% growth. Full-year 2024 retail sales also showed healthy growth […] Retail TouchPoints January 18, 2025January 18, 2025 2 min read Holiday & EventsConsumersDept. NonfoodHealth & WellnessEconomyMarketing: Social MediaDept. BeveragePredictions and ForecastsCOVID19Data & InsightsDept. ApparelDept. AppliancesDept. Sporting goodsBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Operations Pet Retailer Chewy Sees Surge In Demand Due To Coronavirus Lockdown Chewy is hiring between 6,000 and 10,000 employees at its fulfillment centers to handle a spike in orders. Joan Verdon - Forbes January 18, 2025January 18, 2025 < 1 min read ChewyDept. PetCOVID19Associates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Operations U.S. Holiday Online Sales Reach Over $240 Billion, Up 8.7% Consumers used their smartphones, took recommendations from chatbots, and leveraged discounts to buy higher priced goods this holiday season. Joan Verdon - Forbes January 18, 2025January 18, 2025 < 1 min read Holiday & EventsConsumersPricing & PromotionsMarketing: Trade 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Operations AI Takes Center Stage As Retail Industry Gathers For Annual Trade Show This holiday season retailers saw the advantages of AI, and they arrived at the National Retail Federation show ready to invest in it. Joan Verdon - Forbes January 18, 2025January 18, 2025 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationAIHoliday & Events 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Operations Amazon to lay off 200 people in its North America retail operations The e-commerce giant said it is cutting a small number of roles after a routine evaluation of its team structures and ability to “move fast.” RetailDive January 18, 2025January 18, 2025 < 1 min read Operations & Supply ChainAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Operations Food Retailers Adopting ‘Quick Commerce’: How Foodora’s Technology is Reshaping Retail Europe’s retail landscape is undergoing a seismic shift, driven by the rise of “quick commerce”—a model that promises rapid delivery of groceries, meals, and essential items in as little as 15-30 minutes. Leading the charge is Foodora, which under the visionary leadership of Herbert Haas, is deploying cutting-edge technology to reinvigorate food retail and […] Grocerant Guru January 18, 2025January 18, 2025 4 min read Dept. GroceryTechnology & InnovationAIData & InsightsRestaurantsShoppersQ CommerceOperations & Supply ChainBrick and MortarConsumersMarketing: Social MediaDeliveryPartnershipsMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationDept. FreshMarketing: TradePredictions and ForecastsTwitterMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMeta (Facebook)Trends: RetailSustainabilityPricing & PromotionsDept. Natural / OrganicDept. NonfoodESG and CSR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Operations U.S. SMI Core Release Note – October 2022 [[“value”:” SMI Core data captures the actual spend data from the SMI Pool partners of major holding companies and large independent agencies, representing up to 95% of all US national brand ad spending, to provide a complete monthly view of the SMI Pool market size, investment share and category performance. Core Data delivers detailed ad intelligence across all […] Standard Media Index January 18, 2025January 18, 2025 3 min read Results & InvestmentData & InsightsMarketing: BroadcastDept. NonfoodDept. ApparelGoogleMarketing: OOHTechnology & InnovationDept. PharmacyPartnershipsRestaurantsHoliday & EventsAgencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Operations How RangeMe Leveled the Playing Field for This Startup Bandage Brand The bandage category is not an easy one to break into. Scan the first aid aisle of any store and you’ll see a wall of products that are primarily from a couple of national brands or else are the retailer’s private label products. Beginning in March, however, you’ll find colorful and playfully-designed boxes of bandages […] RangeMe January 17, 2025January 17, 2025 6 min read VendorsDept. PetPackagingDept. NonfoodMerchandisingBrick and MortarOperations & Supply ChainDept. HBCDeliveryESG and CSRMarketing: Social MediaWeatherAssociatesOwned Brands (Private Label)PhilanthropyShoppersStrategyHealth & WellnessAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Operations Generation next | The Big Story All businesses need young blood, and independent retail is no exception. But there are challenges in attracting younger talent into convenience stores, not least the long hours and level of commitment required. Familiarity might be why a good proportion of the next generation are the… This story continues at Generation next | The Big Story […] Talking Retail January 17, 2025January 17, 2025 < 1 min read Predictions and ForecastsBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Operations Blue Monday: Spar Scotland tries to cheer up the year’s gloomiest day In an effort to give customers a boost on what has been labelled “the most depressing day of the year”, Spar stores in Scotland are trebling customer rewards on Monday (20 January). Customers buying from Barista Bar stations in more than 100 selected stores on… This story continues at Blue Monday: Spar Scotland tries to […] Talking Retail January 17, 2025January 17, 2025 < 1 min read ShoppersBrick and MortarPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Operations Forget the ‘Wirkin’ — Rebag Joins Walmart Marketplace, Offering Walmart Customers Real Birkins and More Even as Walmart’s Birkin dupe — dubbed the “Wirkin” — continues to sell like hotcakes, the retailer has announced a new deal that will give its customers access to the real thing. Luxury resale marketplace Rebag has joined the Walmart marketplace, making its selection of secondhand luxury handbags, jewelry and watches available on Walmart.com and […] Retail TouchPoints January 17, 2025January 17, 2025 < 1 min read WalmartRecommercePredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Social MediaOmnichannelPartnershipsDept. ApparelBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Operations Barilla Brings Back ‘Love Pasta’ To Celebrate All Forms of Love “Love Pasta” by Barilla is the ultimate Valentine’s Day meal. RetailWire January 17, 2025January 17, 2025 < 1 min read Holiday & Events 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Operations Trade Desk buys ad data firm Sincera as brands seek objective insights Sincera positions itself as a data company versus a data provider, a distinction that could appeal to marketers seeking transparency. MarketingDive January 17, 2025January 17, 2025 < 1 min read Data & InsightsAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Operations Kurt Geiger is ‘Going Big in North America’ with Plans for 50 U.S. Stores British footwear and accessories label Kurt Geiger has unveiled plans to bring its London verve across the pond in a big way. Following the opening of its first U.S. store, at the Mall at Millenia in Orlando in early 2024, the brand has opened its next three U.S. stores at Roosevelt Field Mall in Garden […] Retail TouchPoints January 17, 2025January 17, 2025 3 min read Brick and MortarInternational - UKDept. ApparelPredictions and ForecastsInternational - North AmericaMarketing: Social MediaExecutivesPodcastsFlagship StoresESG and CSRDept. Fresh 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Operations Retailers have made progress on phasing out harmful chemicals, nonprofits say Reports from Toxic-Free Future and Clean Production Action analyzed how companies are addressing PFAS, PVC and other chemicals of concern in plastics, packaging and more. RetailDive January 17, 2025January 17, 2025 < 1 min read PackagingPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Operations Walmart opens new Arkansas corporate headquarters About 15,000 associates will occupy the new campus that includes collaborative work and gathering spaces, public retail, eateries and a hotel. RetailDive January 17, 2025January 17, 2025 < 1 min read WalmartAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Operations Wings and Rings Branded Partnerships Drive Sales From a historical grocerant perspective, branded partnerships have long been a cornerstone for driving consumer interest and boosting sales in the foodservice industry. By combining iconic flavors, recognizable brands, and promotional synergies, successful partnerships have created memorable dining experiences that resonate with customers and spur repeat visits according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at […] Grocerant Guru January 17, 2025January 17, 2025 4 min read PartnershipsDept. GroceryData & InsightsDept. Adult BevDept. BeverageDept. DairyShoppersMarketing: TradeUnileverConsumersRestaurantsTechnology & InnovationESG and CSRStrategyWeatherDept. Fresh PreparedDept. OTCMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionPepsiCoPredictions and ForecastsPricing & PromotionsMarketing: Social MediaCoca Cola 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Operations Shoppers believe best holiday deals are after holidays A good number of consumers, over 77%, believe there are better deals available after the holidays, and nearly 51% plan to take advantage by making a large purchase in late December and January. Those are top findings from a Holiday Green survey, from CouponCabin, regarding consumer habits in the post-holiday time frame. When it comes to post-holiday […] Retail Customer Experience January 17, 2025January 17, 2025 < 1 min read Holiday & EventsShoppers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Operations Lidl to make big change to packaging THE RETAIL BULLETIN – The home of retail news FOOD AND DRINK NEWS UK 17 January, 2025 | by Lidl will be removing all packaging designs deemed attractive to children from its least healthy own-brand products. With the change due to be made by mid-2025, the products will no longer feature design elements such as […] The Retail Bulletin January 17, 2025January 17, 2025 < 1 min read LidlPackagingPredictions and ForecastsDept. GroceryDept. BeverageInternational - UKOwned Brands (Private Label)Dept. FreshConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Operations Official figures confirm weaker Christmas food sales this year Food sales volumes fell by 1.9% in December compared with the same month a year before, according to Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures. The ONS said sales volumes fell most in supermarkets, but also dropped in smaller specialist food stores as well as “off-licences… This story continues at Official figures confirm weaker Christmas food […] Talking Retail January 17, 2025January 17, 2025 < 1 min read Dept. GroceryHoliday & EventsPredictions and ForecastsDept. NonfoodBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Operations DTLR, Shoe Palace Shift to Mobile POS at 450 U.S. Stores Lifestyle retailer DTLR and footwear and apparel chain Shoe Palace — both owned by JD Sports — will deploy mobile POS and inventory orchestration solutions from Jumpmind across their combined 450 stores in the U.S. The UK-based JD Sports acquired Shoe Palace in December 2020 and DTLR in February 2021 as part of a push […] Retail TouchPoints January 17, 2025January 17, 2025 2 min read AssociatesBrick and MortarTechnology & InnovationAcquisitionExecutivesInternational - UKMarketing: Social MediaOperations & Supply ChainPredictions and ForecastsDept. ApparelMergersPartnershipsPop UpsPricing & Promotions 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Operations Walkbase Millimeter Wave Sensor Solution now available for retailers following US grocery store trials STRATACACHE company Walkbase, an in-store analytics solutions provider for retailers, has unveiled new millimeter wave sensor technology. On display this week at NRF in New York, it provides retailers and premises owners a way to accurately measure in-store customer behaviour without collecting or divulging the personal identifying information (PII) of customers. “For retailers looking to […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub January 17, 2025January 17, 2025 3 min read Technology & InnovationData & InsightsMarketing: In StoreMarketing: Retail MediaMarketing: Social MediaShoppersOmnichannelTescoTech: CashierlessResults & InvestmentTrends: TechStore LocationOperations & Supply ChainInclusivityCOVID19TwitterDeliveryDept. NonfoodExecutivesInternational - UKMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Operations Target Triumphs With Unexpected Holiday Sales Surge but Struggles To Boost Profits Target predicts decent sales gains for the fourth quarter. RetailWire January 17, 2025January 17, 2025 < 1 min read TargetHoliday & Events 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Operations Shoppers believe best holiday deals are after holidays A good number of consumers, over 77%, believe there are better deals available after the holidays, and nearly 51% plan to take advantage by making a large purchase in late December and January. Those are top findings from a Holiday Green survey, from CouponCabin, regarding consumer habits in the post-holiday time frame. When it comes to post-holiday […] Written by Retail Customer Experience January 17, 2025January 17, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Operations 2025 Outlook: A Snapshot into Ad Spend, Opportunities, and Strategies for Growth IAB’s 2025 Outlook: A Snapshot into Ad Spend, Opportunities, and Strategies for Growth offering an early glimpse into ad spending trends for the coming year. The report is a must-read to gain and understanding of brand and agency buyers’ growth strategies and the challenges they foresee. The report covers: 2025 projections for the market overall […] Written by IAB January 16, 2025January 17, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Operations A major shift in North American grocery retail Spending is migrating away from traditional supermarkets and hypermarkets to channels that better align with busy lifestyles. The post A major shift in North American grocery retail appeared first on Retail Insight Network. Written by Retail Insights Network January 14, 2025January 14, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Operations AI at the retail edge: What’s possible now There’s been a lot of talk lately about artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI (GenAI) and how these technologies are going to revolutionize retail. But the retail revolution can’t be accomplished with sweeping generalizations about putting more technology into stores. Successful retail outcomes are built using technology to solve specific challenges, expanding on wins and […] Written by RetailDive January 13, 2025January 13, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Operations Some retailers would benefit from a TikTok ban in 2025 TikTok Shop took the market by storm in just two years. The social media platform sold more merchandise than Sephora [LVMUY] in late 2024 according to Earnest credit card data. TikTok Shop also handily outperformed during the 2024 holiday season. But a potential ban could result in brands losing access to a vital marketing and […] Written by Earnest Research January 9, 2025January 14, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked