Retail Operations 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 Operations Asda extends staff discount and reinstates ‘Blue Light’ discount Asda has today confirmed it will waive the qualifying period for its colleague discount as well as reinstating its offer of 10% off in stores to… View Article The Retail Bulletin May 21, 2022May 21, 2022 < 1 min read AssociatesBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Operations 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 Operations 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 Operations 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 Operations NJ mall is first to attract Nerf Action Xperience The Westfield Garden State Plaza in Paramus, NJ, will be the home of the first Nerf Action Xperience in North America. The 25,000 square-foot attraction will enable visitors to play with Nerf blasters and host meetings, children’s parties and other events. RetailWire May 21, 2022May 21, 2022 < 1 min read Dept. Toys & GamesBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Operations 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 Operations 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 Operations 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 Operations John Lewis appoints new executive director for people, Lisa Cherry The John Lewis Partnership has announced the appointment of Lisa Cherry as its executive director for people. Starting September, Cherry will be joining the Partnership from… View Article The Retail Bulletin May 20, 2022May 20, 2022 < 1 min read ExecutivesPartnershipsBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Operations 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 Operations 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 Operations 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 Operations 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 Operations 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 Operations 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 Operations 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 Operations 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 Operations Albertsons to Launch Smart Shopping Carts at Select Stores Albertsons Companies will launch cart-based smart checkout technology later this year at select supermarkets throughout the country, in partnership with Veeve Smart Carts. The carts use computer vision to identify items by extracting visual features (including barcodes) of the items placed within them, and a built-in scale calculates totals for produce. Shoppers can check in […] Retail TouchPoints May 20, 2022May 20, 2022 2 min read Technology & InnovationAlbertsons / SafewayBrick and MortarConsumersInstacartKrogerMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionDeliveryShoppersAcquisitionCOVID19Dept. PerimeterAmazonExecutivesMarketing: In StorePartnershipsTech: CashierlessDept. Fresh 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Operations Grocery Outlet partners with Uber on delivery pilot The test, which involves 72 locations in California, Oregon and Washington, follows the retailer’s recent expansion of Instacart service to nearly 400 stores. Grocery Dive May 20, 2022May 20, 2022 < 1 min read DeliveryPartnershipsInstacartBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Operations Foot Locker’s Nike replacement efforts working ‘exceptionally well’ CEO Dick Johnson said Foot Locker is underpenetrated in “virtually all of our brands outside of our top three.” That leaves room for growth. RetailDive May 20, 2022May 20, 2022 < 1 min read Dept. ApparelExecutivesOwned Brands (Private Label) 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Operations Family Dollar to shutter rat infested warehouse Family Dollar is permanently closing a distribution center in Arkansas that was found earlier this year to be infested with rodents. The infestation led to the temporary closures of more than 400 stores as goods shipped from the warehouse were potentially contaminated. RetailWire May 20, 2022May 20, 2022 < 1 min read Operations & Supply ChainFamily DollarBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Operations Retailers have a lot of unwanted inventory Retailers that stocked up due to pandemic-related supply chain challenges are finding that customers don’t want to buy much of what they have to sell. Chains including Kohl’s, Target and Walmart report high inventory levels, and discounters such as Burlington and Ross Stores say they are finding deals as brands and retailers look to move […] RetailWire May 20, 2022May 20, 2022 < 1 min read Operations & Supply ChainWalmartTargetCOVID19Brick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Operations MeMD becomes Walmart Health Virtual Care SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The telehealth company MeMD has changed its name to Walmart Health Virtual Care, reflecting the final stages of its acquisition by Walmart Health, which was announced last May. “In this next evolution of MeMD, we are excited to begin officially delivering services as Walmart Health Virtual Care, bringing affordable, high-quality telehealth options […] MMR May 20, 2022May 20, 2022 1 min read Health & WellnessWalmartAcquisitionPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: SocialAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Operations Veeve and Albertsons Cos. partner on AI-powered carts SEATTLE — Albertsons Cos. is working with Veeve Inc. on a test of the tech startup’s smart shopping carts at a few dozen stores across the country later this year. Consumers at the stores will be able to use the smart carts to skip the checkout line for a faster, more convenient and contactless shopping […] MMR May 20, 2022May 20, 2022 2 min read Technology & InnovationAlbertsons / SafewayPartnershipsConsumersMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionShoppersBrick and MortarMarketing: In StoreDept. FreshDept. PerimeterMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationMarketing: SocialTech: CashierlessExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Operations Liberty London appoints Future Workforce for online product launches Liberty London has tapped Future Workforce to support the roll-out of robotic process automation. The two brands will partner on critical business tasks which will allow the ecommerce teams to… The post Liberty London appoints Future Workforce for online product launches appeared first on Latest Retail Technology News From Across The Globe – Charged. ChargedRetail May 20, 2022May 20, 2022 < 1 min read International - UKPredictions and ForecastsAssociatesTechnology & InnovationTech: RoboticsPartnerships 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Operations 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. Tech Crunch May 20, 2022May 20, 2022 4 min read Q CommerceDeliveryPartnershipsTechnology & InnovationFood DeliveryDept. FreshConsumersAcquisitionCOVID19GopuffDoorDashShoppersResults & InvestmentData & InsightsInternationalESG and CSRDept. GroceryBrick and MortarExecutivesOperations & Supply ChainMerchandisingInternational - UKSustainability 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
Retail Operations Interactive Advertising Bureau Warns Senate Bill Could Be Destructive To Competitive Ad Market, U.S. Economy NEW YORK – May 19, 2022 – Interactive Advertising Bureau CEO David Cohen released the following response to the Competition and Transparency in Digital Advertising Act introduced today in the U.S. Senate, which would bar digital advertising companies from providing both ad-buying and ad-selling technology, as well as online exchanges facilitating those transactions: “This legislation […] IAB May 20, 2022May 20, 2022 2 min read EconomyTechnology & InnovationAgenciesCompetitionConsumersDept. NonfoodMarketing: Retail MediaOperations & Supply ChainStreamingExecutivesGovernmentInclusivityMarketing: Digital MediaPricing & PromotionsResults & InvestmentAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Operations Co-op to launch ‘walking deliveries’ from stores Co-op is to become the first UK supermarket to launch ‘walking deliveries’ to homes and workplaces situated up to a 15 minute walk from its stores…. View Article The Retail Bulletin May 20, 2022May 20, 2022 < 1 min read Brick and MortarInternational - UKDept. BeverageDept. Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Operations 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 […] Talking Retail May 20, 2022May 20, 2022 < 1 min read ConsumersInsight ProvidersStrategyInternational - UKAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
Retail Operations 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 Operations 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 Operations 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 Operations 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 Operations 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