Associates & Employees Restaurants Get Ready As Customers Are on Their Way It looks as if this is going to be one of the best holiday seasons for the restaurant sector, and that is simply good news according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. Yes, consumers are choosing restaurants this holiday season, according to a new National Restaurant Association survey showing two-thirds (63 […] Grocerant Guru December 9, 2023December 9, 2023 3 min read RestaurantsConsumersDept. GroceryHoliday & EventsMarketing: Social MediaData & InsightsTechnology & InnovationPredictions and ForecastsMeta (Facebook)TwitterDeliveryESG and CSRShoppersThick DataDept. BeverageAssociatesStrategyTikTokExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Associates & Employees Michelle Gass to Take the Reins at Levi’s when CEO Chip Bergh Retires in 2024 Current Levi Strauss & Co. President Michelle Gass will succeed CEO Chip Bergh when he retires next year, the company’s board of directors has announced. Gass will formally take the reins on Jan. 29, 2024, a few months prior to Bergh’s departure, which is scheduled for April 26, 2024. Bergh has been elected as Executive […] Retail TouchPoints December 9, 2023December 9, 2023 3 min read ExecutivesDept. GroceryPredictions and ForecastsKohlsOmnichannelResults & InvestmentAssociatesAcquisitionInternationalCOVID19Brick and MortarStart UpsConsumersMarketing: Social MediaTechnology & InnovationOwned Brands (Private Label)Sustainability 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Associates & Employees 5 things: Will pharmacists have a union vote? [[“value”:”Here’s 5 things you may have missed in grocery”]] Supermarket News December 8, 2023December 8, 2023 < 1 min read Associates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Associates & Employees Starbucks tells union it wants to resume contract talks in January [[“value”:”The potential restart of talks could open a window to resolve a stalemate in one of the most high-profile labor disputes in the U.S. in recent years.”]] CNBC December 8, 2023December 8, 2023 < 1 min read AssociatesRestaurants 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Associates & Employees Google’s Gemini Marketing Trick Google really didn’t have to exaggerate. When the company introduced Gemini this week — its stunning new AI model that beat OpenAI on multiple benchmarks and understands both text and images — it delivered a product that lived up to months of hype. Yet, as the company showed it to the world, it embellished. In […] Bigtechnology December 8, 2023December 8, 2023 4 min read Technology & InnovationAIGoogleData & InsightsChatGPTPodcastsAmazonMarketing: BroadcastStreamingMarketing: Social MediaBigTechTwitterExecutivesPredictions and ForecastsBig DataReturnsDept. BeverageMarketing: In StoreAssociatesBOPISMeta (Facebook)CryptoResults & InvestmentStore LocationHoliday & EventsLegal & Criminal 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Associates & Employees Are your Customers Happy? Chances are if customers come into your restaurant they are happier than if they simply order on-line according to new insights and Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® agrees and wants to share these new insight from Merchant Centric. Remember this term; The Happy Customer Index, based on Merchant Centric’s […] Grocerant Guru December 8, 2023December 8, 2023 4 min read Data & InsightsMarketing: UGCShoppersGoogleDeliveryRestaurantsDept. GroceryConsumersStore LocationMarketing: Social MediaAssociatesBOPISCOVID19UnileverTechnology & InnovationMarketing: Loyalty & Subscription 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Associates & Employees The Weekly Closeout: Claire’s expands into Mexico and Squishmallows collabs with H&M [[“value”:” This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. It’s been another week with far more retail news than there is time in the day. Below, we break down some things you may have missed during the week, and what we’re still thinking about. From Rent the Runway’s decision to restructure […] RetailDive December 8, 2023December 8, 2023 5 min read ExecutivesAssociatesInternationalInternational - North AmericaDept. ApparelBrick and MortarLegal & CriminalOperations & Supply ChainStore LocationData & InsightsPredictions and ForecastsDept. NonfoodPhilanthropyRestaurantsTechnology & InnovationFlagship StoresPress ReleaseDept. Toys & GamesAcquisitionConsumersGovernmentHoliday & EventsPricing & PromotionsEconomyResults & InvestmentThick DataUnileverDept. GroceryDept. FreshPartnerships 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Associates & Employees PSSI says ATP testing stands out among food safety technologies [[“value”:” ATP testing technology allows FSQA staff to swab surfaces before production begins. “]] 0 Author Missing December 8, 2023December 8, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. GroceryTechnology & InnovationAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Associates & Employees Help wanted: selling young people on a career in produce [[“value”:” Finding enough workers not only to pick and process fruits and vegetables, but to work all the way up the supply chain to retail grocery, continues to be a major industry challenge, said panelists at the 2023 Global Produce & Floral Show. “]] SMP Produce December 8, 2023December 8, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. FreshDept. PerimeterOperations & Supply ChainAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Associates & Employees New York State Could Ban Noncompete Agreements From the Wall Street Journal: “A ban on noncompete agreements could soon be coming to New York—potentially with a carve-out for higher earners. “New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is considering whether to sign or veto a bill that would prohibit noncompete agreements, which typically prevent workers from taking a new job or starting a business […] MorningNewsBeat December 7, 2023December 7, 2023 < 1 min read EconomyTechnology & InnovationAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Associates & Employees Your Views: We All Deserve A Break Today Lots or response to yesterday’s FaceTime, in which I went to McDonald’s to road test the supposedly new-and-improved burgers that have been seven years in the making. MNB reader Barbara Watters wrote: Love the morning FaceTimes. Your McDonald’s segment had me remembering my recent Big Mac a few weeks ago. Blah and bleg. The flavor […] MorningNewsBeat December 7, 2023December 7, 2023 10 min read Dept. PharmacyCVSDept. GroceryAssociatesRestaurantsBrick and MortarHealth & WellnessShoppersDeliveryHoliday & EventsTechnology & InnovationWalmartDept. OTCWeatherPredictions and ForecastsDept. FreshReturnsOperations & Supply ChainWalgreensLegal & CriminalNestlePartnershipsPricing & PromotionsGrubhubEconomyStore LocationFood DeliveryDept. DairyCoca ColaDept. PaperDept. Adult BevResults & Investment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Associates & Employees Unlocking Video Shopping’s Potential: 3 Essential Tips Video shopping has emerged as an interactive digital experience allowing shoppers to connect with knowledgeable experts in real time. However, brands seeking to capitalize on its potential are realizing that seamlessly executing video shopping poses intricate challenges. In my experience leading retail experience strategy for brands across 10 countries, I’ve seen firsthand the stumbling blocks […] Monica Majumdar December 7, 2023December 7, 2023 3 min read PartnershipsTechnology & InnovationShoppersStreamingMarketing: Digital MediaMarketing: Social MediaStrategysocial commerceData & InsightsMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionESG and CSRAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Associates & Employees The Chargebacks That Stole Christmas for Retail Merchants The peak holiday season usually brings a welcome boost in sales and festive cheer for merchants. Known shopping events such as Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Thanksgiving, and Christmas pique consumer interest and lead to increased customer traffic. But while you might support year-end customer activities with festive purchase options, there’s a potential threat to all […] Ariel Chen December 7, 2023December 7, 2023 4 min read Holiday & EventsConsumersShoppersLegal & CriminalDeliveryDept. NonfoodOperations & Supply ChainStore LocationConsultingReturnsDept. ApparelPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: TradePricing & PromotionsProcter & GambleResults & InvestmentExecutivesTechnology & InnovationUnileverData & InsightsData VisualizationGoogleDept. Toys & GamesHealth & WellnessDept. Natural / OrganicAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Associates & Employees Walmart’s hiring and wage pressures have eased, CEO says Walmart CEO Doug McMillon also said artificial intelligence is changing employees’ roles across stores and in warehouses. CNBC December 6, 2023December 7, 2023 < 1 min read WalmartExecutivesAssociatesAITechnology & InnovationBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Associates & Employees Wednesday Eye-Opener I: A Story I Got Right by Kevin Coupe Yesterday, in a parenthetical context, I wrote: “By the way, I see that Taylor Swift has been shortlisted for the Time Person of the Year cover. While I think the whole concept is anachronistic, I do think that there’s no question that she should be the winner – Taylor Swift has been […] MorningNewsBeat December 6, 2023December 6, 2023 3 min read Marketing: Social MediaWeatherTikTokShoppersMeta (Facebook)Marketing: In StoreGovernmentEconomyAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Associates & Employees Mintel Leap – Welcome to the future of Market Intelligence Instant answers to complex questions We are thrilled to officially announce the launch of Mintel Leap, our new AI solution that is set to fundamentally change how businesses conduct research. A closed-loop platform built exclusively on Mintel’s proprietary research and human analysis, there are no hallucinations. With speed, quality and accuracy, Mintel Leap delivers research […] Mintel December 6, 2023December 6, 2023 2 min read Technology & InnovationAIData & InsightsConsumersPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Social MediaDept. NonfoodAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Associates & Employees Sears is a shell of its former self. So why is it reopening some stores? [[“value”:” This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Sears and Kmart once dominated the retail landscape. When the companies merged in 2005, they had nearly 3,500 stores. For context, that’s more stores than Target, Macy’s and Lowe’s currentlyoperate. But years of business missteps have reduced the once mighty retailers to […] RetailDive December 6, 2023December 6, 2023 5 min read Technology & InnovationAIBrick and MortarStore LocationConsumersDept. NonfoodData & InsightsMerchandisingAcquisitionMarketing: Social MediaMeta (Facebook)ExecutivesMarketing: In StoreShoppersPredictions and ForecastsStore FormatDept. Toys & GamesResults & InvestmentTargetConsultingESG and CSRAgenciesAssociatesBed Bath & BeyondTrends: RetailCOVID19Dept. AppliancesLowes 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Associates & Employees Poultry supplier for Aldi, Grocery Outlet, and others found to have violated child labor laws [[“value”:”The supplier, Exclusive Poultry Inc., hired children as young as 14, an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor found”]] Supermarket News December 6, 2023December 6, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. FreshAssociatesRegional GroceryGrocery OutletGovernmentAldi 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Associates & Employees Comment: Here’s why you shouldn’t overlook the role of collaborative autonomous mobile robots Over the past three years, automation has gone from the background to the forefront of everyday business across industries, observes Gavin Donley, Head of Marketing at Brain Corp. Automation consists of many separate but related trends and sub-trends, but the burgeoning presence of collaborative autonomous mobile robots, or AMRs, stands as a defining force reshaping […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub December 6, 2023December 6, 2023 4 min read Technology & InnovationAIAssociatesTech: RoboticsMarketing: Social MediaOperations & Supply ChainTwitterTrends: TechData & InsightsPredictions and ForecastsConsultingSustainabilityInternationalConsumersWalmartExecutivesDept. Natural / OrganicThick DataBrick and MortarShoppersHealth & WellnessMarketing: In StoreMerchandising 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Associates & Employees Amazon Warehouse Workers Express Toxicity Worries The Seattle Times reports on how workers at a number of Amazon warehouse and fulfillment facilities are concerned about toxicity – not the workplace culture, but rather unsafe chemicals that could be putting them at risk. An excerpt: “Warehouse workers at some of Amazon’s facilities have to handle potentially hazardous materials every day … In […] MorningNewsBeat December 5, 2023December 5, 2023 < 1 min read AssociatesAmazonOperations & Supply ChainPackagingConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Associates & Employees How retail businesses can stay protected against natural disasters While many businesses are always out there trying to reduce costs so they can perfectly retain their business how it is, there’s one thing that can swiftly damage a business to the point of no recovery, and that’s a natural disaster. Now, dealing with a natural disaster is honestly everyone’s worst nightmare. They can take […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub December 5, 2023December 5, 2023 4 min read Dept. Natural / OrganicData & InsightsWeatherOperations & Supply ChainTechnology & InnovationInternational - UKAssociatesStore LocationMeta (Facebook)Dept. NonfoodDept. FuelDept. AppliancesMarketing: Social Media 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Associates & Employees Lawmakers ramp up scrutiny of Shein, call for proof it doesn’t use forced labor after retailer files for IPO [[“value”:”Lawmakers are ramping up their scrutiny of Shein and calling for proof it doesn’t use forced labor after the retailer confidentially filed to go public.”]] CNBC December 5, 2023December 5, 2023 < 1 min read GovernmentAssociatesStart UpsResults & Investment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Associates & Employees How Mideast Conflict Is Playing Out In One Workplace The Washington Post reports that “on Friday, more than 1,700 Amazon employees presented CEO Andy Jassy with a petition calling for the company to ‘rescind all contracts with the Israeli military and call for an immediate, durable, and sustained cease-fire.’ While that’s a small fraction of Amazon’s total workforce of more than 1 million, employees […] MorningNewsBeat December 4, 2023December 4, 2023 2 min read AmazonAssociatesExecutivesTechnology & InnovationInternational - UKGovernmentDept. Nonfood 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Associates & Employees Your Views: Even A Blind Man Knows Got the following email regarding my conversation with ReposiTrak’s Randy Fields and Dr. Benjamin Miller, executive vice president of regulatory and scientific affairs of The Acheson Group (TAG): Thank you for presenting the discussion about the FDA’s new traceability requirements. People in our industry are simply not aware of the impending, major disruption in logistics […] MorningNewsBeat December 4, 2023December 4, 2023 8 min read AITechnology & InnovationTargetRegional GroceryAssociatesDept. GroceryShoppersBrick and MortarConsumersAlbertsons / SafewayTech: CashierlessGhost KitchenAcquisitionExecutivesWalmartKrogerWhole FoodsOperations & Supply ChainEconomyRestaurantsBOPISMarketing: UGCStore LocationDept. PerimeterGovernmentOwned Brands (Private Label)Procter & GambleLegal & CriminalPepsiCoMerchandisingMergersCustomer ExperienceDept. FreshThick DataAhold DelhaizeWakefernAldiVendorsStrategyChatGPTCoca ColaCostco 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Associates & Employees Goodwill Debuts New ‘Mini Shop’ in NYC Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey (Goodwill NYNJ) has opened its first Mini Shop & Donation Drop location in Manhattan’s Upper East Side (UES). The 1,000-square-foot Goodwill Mini Shop & Donation Drop is a smaller-format store compared to traditional Goodwill stores and Donation Centers, and it offers a curated selection of pre-loved donated goods including […] Retail TouchPoints December 4, 2023December 4, 2023 < 1 min read PhilanthropyStore LocationHealth & WellnessMarketing: Social MediaBrick and MortarExecutivesDept. ApparelPricing & PromotionsHoliday & EventsAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Associates & Employees Absenteeism at work: Why it’s not always just sickness… Absenteeism in work can be hugely problematic for a business. It can cost money, see projects run behind schedule, and damage team morale. However, it’s also important to support the person who is off work. Businesses have a duty of care to an employee and in this day and age someone’s absenteeism could be for […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub December 4, 2023December 4, 2023 2 min read Health & WellnessAssociatesInternational - UKDept. Adult Bev 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Associates & Employees 3 ways retailers can leverage generative AI to stay ahead of the competition Some phrases become so common that they bring thinking to a grinding halt. A new one poses a special risk to retailers, because it may prevent them from seizing opportunities to keep up with competitors. The phrase in question? “The AI revolution.” To be clear, artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming retail. But retailers need to […] RetailDive December 4, 2023December 7, 2023 4 min read AITechnology & InnovationData & InsightsConsumersShoppersCompetitionWalmartAmazonRestaurantsPredictions and ForecastsChatGPTStrategyBig DataDept. NonfoodGoogleMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationThick DataDept. BakeryDept. Natural / OrganicTargetAssociatesConsulting 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Associates & Employees Top Companies for Employee Retention in the U.S. and UK Top Companies for Employee Retention in the U.S. and UK Workers weigh various factors when deciding to stay with a company for an extended period. These include a positive work environment, fair compensation, job security, opportunities for professional growth, and resilience against disruptive changes in the economy or technology. So, which companies excel in employee […] Visual Capitalist December 4, 2023December 4, 2023 3 min read AssociatesInternational - UKTechnology & InnovationSustainabilityResults & InvestmentHealth & WellnessEconomyDept. Adult BevData & InsightsCannabisCPG: Adult BeverageConsultingThick DataMarketing: Social MediaPricing & PromotionsConsumersDept. HBCDept. ApparelESG and CSROperations & Supply ChainUnilever 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Associates & Employees Ikea celebrates sales growth with lower prices [[“value”:”The home retailer is dropping prices on hundreds of products and delivering a $54.5 million bonus payout to some of its workers. “]] RetailDive December 3, 2023December 3, 2023 < 1 min read Associates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Associates & Employees Dollar Tree employees affected by third-party data breach impacting 2M [[“value”:”Social security numbers, other info was compromised”]] Supermarket News December 2, 2023December 2, 2023 < 1 min read Legal & CriminalDollar TreeData & InsightsAssociatesESG and CSR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Associates & Employees NRF Retracts Claim that Organized Retail Crime Accounted for ‘Nearly Half’ of Retail Shrink The National Retail Federation (NRF) has updated a report that had attributed “nearly half” of 2021’s $94.5 billion in retail shrink to organized retail crime, saying the data point was part of two-year-old testimony to a U.S. Senate committee by Ben Dugan, former President of the Organized Retail Crime Resource Center. The NRF report was […] Written by Retail TouchPoints December 7, 2023December 7, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Associates & Employees Walmart’s hiring and wage pressures have eased, CEO says Walmart CEO Doug McMillon also said artificial intelligence is changing employees’ roles across stores and in warehouses. Written by CNBC December 6, 2023December 7, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Associates & Employees Regional grocers’ e-commerce sales slip in Q3, research finds The drop is due to a higher rate of lapsed shoppers who have either gone back to in-store buying or switched to a competitor’s online services, a new Brick Meets Click and Mercatus report found. Written by Grocery Dive December 6, 2023December 7, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Associates & Employees Walmart CEO says consumers may not be as resilient next year, even as deflation starts to show In a CNBC interview, Walmart CEO Doug McMillon said the discounter is gearing up for a year when it faces tougher comparisons because of falling prices. Written by CNBC December 6, 2023December 7, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Associates & Employees DoorDash named one of Fortune’s Future 50 Companies The delivery company made the list out of 1,000 publicly traded companies that were considered Written by Supermarket News December 6, 2023December 7, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked