Holiday & Events This Year Consider Catering options for your Easter Dinner At the intersection of time starved consumers and family fun at our house Easter was alive with activity both inside and out and always included extended family members the help make that day special. Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® believes that the more time you have to spend with […] Grocerant Guru March 18, 2024March 18, 2024 4 min read Holiday & EventsData & InsightsRestaurantsDept. GroceryBOPISDept. FreshConsumersSustainabilityOperations & Supply ChainPepsiCoPartnershipsDept. BeverageMarketing: In StoreDept. OTCDept. DairyDeliveryUnilever 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events Ulta Beauty Plans 2025 Expansion to Mexico Ulta Beauty, which posted strong financial results for 2023, will move into Mexico next year as part of a joint venture with global brands operator Axo. The retailer’s $11.2 billion in net sales for FY 2023, which ended Feb. 3, 2024, was 9.8% higher than the previous year, fueled by a comparable sales rise of […] Retail TouchPoints March 16, 2024March 16, 2024 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationDept. HBCPredictions and ForecastsInternational - North AmericaMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: In StoreMarketing: Social MediaResults & InvestmentExecutivesHoliday & EventsShoppersStore LocationMerchandisingBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events Rough Week for Retail CEOs: Top Execs Out at Petco, Under Armour, Fossil It was a tough week to be at the top in retail with a number of companies announcing CEO switch-ups following disappointing performances, including Petco, Under Armour, Fossil Group and, as Retail TouchPoints previously reported, Allbirds. Former Best Buy COO to Lead Petco While CEO Search Gets Underway Ron Coughlin — who led Petco through […] Retail TouchPoints March 15, 2024March 15, 2024 4 min read ExecutivesPredictions and ForecastsResults & InvestmentMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionStrategyShoppersHealth & WellnessBest BuyDept. ApparelPartnershipsMarketing: Social MediaReturnsCustomer ExperienceInternationalOperations & Supply ChainHoliday & EventsLowesConsumersStart UpsTechnology & InnovationDeliveryBrick and MortarCOVID19EconomyAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events Retail’s Great Balancing Act and Why Crowdsourcing is Key Consumers want convenience, personalization and value — it’s what pushed the U.S. retail market to a record $5.13 trillion in 2023. As inflation subsides, what shoppers want and how they spend will keep playing a big role in how the market evolves. Retailers need to keep pace with a more connected, savvy and discerning customer […] Dennis Moon March 14, 2024March 14, 2024 3 min read ShoppersConsumersDeliveryTechnology & InnovationOmnichannelOperations & Supply ChainConsultingData & InsightsMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationEconomyReturnsWhole FoodsCompetitionHoliday & EventsMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionCOVID19ExecutivesInclusivityBrick and MortarMarketing: In StorePricing & PromotionsResults & InvestmentESG and CSRAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events Shares of Dick’s Sporting Goods soar 15% on holiday earnings beat, dividend raise Dick’s Sporting Goods said its holiday quarter was the strongest sales period in the company’s history, leading it to raise its dividend by 10%. CNBC March 14, 2024March 14, 2024 < 1 min read Results & InvestmentHoliday & EventsDept. Sporting goodsDept. Nonfood 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events Tuesday Eye-Opener: Off-Key at H-E-B by Kevin Coupe The San Antonio Express News reports that “on an unofficial subreddit dedicated to H-E-B, several posters identifying themselves as current and former employees have said that the 1999 song by German singer Lou Bega was the most annoying that’s played — often — over the grocer’s sound system. “‘I’m going to pull the fire […] MorningNewsBeat March 13, 2024March 13, 2024 2 min read Regional GroceryHEBAssociatesPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Social MediaHoliday & EventsDept. PerimeterDept. FreshBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events Heinz serves up gravy ‘hot takes’ to boost condiment beyond the holidays Part of the “It Has to be Heinz” platform, the effort leverages the brand’s icon status to encourage consumers to use gravy how they use ketchup. MarketingDive March 13, 2024March 13, 2024 < 1 min read KraftHeinzHoliday & EventsConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events Kohl’s brings in Babies R Us after rough holiday quarter The struggling department store is increasingly relying on other brands, including Amazon and Sephora, to draw customers to its stores. RetailDive March 12, 2024March 12, 2024 < 1 min read Holiday & EventsBrick and MortarAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events Kroger/Albertsons vs. FTC Court Case Scheduled For Late August Mark your calendars. Set your alarm. August 26, 2024, has been set foe the beginning of the trial that will determine whether the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will be able to block Kroger’s $24.6 acquisition of Albertsons. The trial will take place in the Us District Court in Portland, Oregon, and is expected to last […] MorningNewsBeat March 12, 2024March 12, 2024 2 min read Albertsons / SafewayRegional GroceryKrogerGovernmentBrick and MortarAssociatesConsumersAcquisitionPredictions and ForecastsCostcoDivestituresC&S Wholesale GrocersAmazonWalmartHoliday & EventsMergersPiggly WigglyUnilever 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events Walmart Provides Managers With Compassion Lessons The New York Times this morning has a story about Walmart’s Manager Academy, to which it flies store managers from all over the country with the goal of teaching them that “Walmart’s success is possible only if the store managers take care of their workers and the customers and community where they operate.” Context from […] MorningNewsBeat March 12, 2024March 12, 2024 2 min read WalmartAssociatesHoliday & EventsHealth & WellnessCompetitionThick DataTechnology & InnovationPredictions and ForecastsExecutivesDept. NonfoodBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events Kohl’s is Expecting…Babies ‘R’ Us Shop-in-Shops to Arrive at 200 Locations Later This Year WHP Global is following a familiar playbook for its relaunch of Babies ‘R’ Us. After opening the brand’s first brick-and-mortar location since its 2018 bankruptcy in July 2023, the company has now announced plans to bring Babies ‘R’ Us shop-in-shops to 200 Kohl’s locations this year. After filing for bankruptcy and shuttering all its U.S. stores, Babies […] Retail TouchPoints March 12, 2024March 12, 2024 2 min read Store LocationDept. NonfoodDept. Toys & GamesKohlsMerchandisingBrick and MortarHoliday & EventsBankruptcyMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: In StorePredictions and ForecastsPartnershipsFlagship StoresExecutivesDept. ApparelStrategy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events GNC fuels everyday workout routines for March Madness tie-up The nutrition brand partnered with Team Whistle for an episode of the latter’s “No Days Off” YouTube series ahead of the college basketball tournaments. MarketingDive March 12, 2024March 12, 2024 < 1 min read Holiday & EventsMarketing: Social Media 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events Babies R Us is coming to about 200 Kohl’s stores Kohl’s announced the deal with WHP Global as it released holiday-quarter earnings. CNBC March 12, 2024March 12, 2024 < 1 min read KohlsBrick and MortarResults & InvestmentHoliday & Events 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events Costco misses holiday-quarter revenue expectations despite online growth E-commerce sales grew 18.4% in the quarter compared with the year earlier. CNBC March 8, 2024March 8, 2024 < 1 min read Holiday & EventsCostco 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events Gap shares pop as company’s holiday earnings blow past estimates, Old Navy returns to growth Sales at Gap’s largest banner Old Navy have been down for more than a year but that trend reversed on Thursday when the retailer reported a 6% jump in revenue. CNBC March 7, 2024March 7, 2024 < 1 min read ReturnsResults & InvestmentHoliday & Events 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events Gap shares pop as company’s holiday earnings blow past estimates, Old Navy returns to growth Sales at Gap’s largest banner Old Navy have been down for more than a year but that trend reversed on Thursday when the retailer reported a 6% jump in revenue. CNBC March 7, 2024March 7, 2024 < 1 min read ReturnsResults & InvestmentHoliday & Events 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events When In Doubt, Launch A Marketplace CNBC reports that Nordstrom is compensating for muted projections for the coming year in part by launching “an online marketplace on Nordstrom’s website to expand its merchandise assortment with inventory that’s owned and sold by third-party vendors. Marketplaces tend to be more profitable for retailers, since the company does not take on the risk of […] MorningNewsBeat March 7, 2024March 7, 2024 2 min read Operations & Supply ChainShoppersPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Retail MediaCustomer ExperienceConsumersVendorsMerchandisingHoliday & EventsEconomyDept. ApparelBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events Don’t Let Customer Journeys Be Misunderstood The plea of the song “Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood” is spot on for customer journeys: In the 60 years since the track was written, a variety of artists are still creating their own versions. Made a classic by Nina Simone, the Animals turned it into a commercial, upbeat tune; the group Santa Esmeralda into […] Forrester March 7, 2024March 8, 2024 < 1 min read ShoppersHoliday & Events 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events One Stop Easter campaign includes community grants across the UK One Stop has announced its 2024 Easter campaign, which includes the convenience retailer giving away £1,000 community grants to 25 community and charity groups across the UK. Customers will have the opportunity to nominate a community group or charity of their choice and outline why… This story continues at One Stop Easter campaign includes community […] Talking Retail March 7, 2024March 7, 2024 < 1 min read International - UKHoliday & EventsPredictions and ForecastsPhilanthropy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events Wednesday Eye-Opener: The Avenue That Used To Be Known As A1A by Kevin Coupe Florida Politics reports that the state Senate has unanimously approved – one observer called it “the most popular bill of session” – a bill that would rename State Road A1A as Jimmy Buffett Highway, after the iconic singer who lost a four-year battle against cancer last year. Florida’s House voted unanimously in […] MorningNewsBeat March 6, 2024March 6, 2024 < 1 min read Holiday & EventsAssociatesPredictions and ForecastsGovernment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events 3 Ways Retailers Can Increase In-Store Foot Traffic For small businesses with brick-and-mortar stores, foot traffic is (almost) everything. That’s bad news for both rural towns and small business hubs like San Francisco or New York, which haven’t yet recovered to pre-pandemic foot traffic levels. With fewer people walking along city streets and a seasonal dip in sales after the holidays, small retailers […] Pranay Agrawal March 6, 2024March 6, 2024 3 min read ConsumersShoppersMarketing: In StoreStore LocationBOPISESG and CSRTechnology & InnovationThick DataMarketing: Social MediaBrick and MortarPricing & PromotionsMarketing: TradeDept. Adult BevDept. NonfoodPredictions and ForecastsHoliday & EventsMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionDept. BeverageDept. ApparelCOVID19SustainabilityDept. Toys & Games 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events Abercrombie & Fitch beats holiday estimates as sales soar again, helped by higher prices Abercrombie & Fitch has been on a rollercoaster of growth over the last year and Wall Street will be keen to see if it can sustain the momentum. CNBC March 6, 2024March 6, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. ApparelHoliday & EventsEconomy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events Foot Locker shares plunge nearly 30% as retailer posts holiday loss, delays key financial target Foot Locker reported earnings as CEO Mary Dillon leads the legacy retailer through an ambitious turnaround. But some analysts say it has gone too slowly. CNBC March 6, 2024March 6, 2024 < 1 min read Results & InvestmentTargetHoliday & EventsExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events Citing momentum over the holidays, Nordstrom moves deeper into off-price The retailer will open even more of its Rack stores this year than in 2023, but analysts warned that its full-line business also requires attention. RetailDive March 6, 2024March 6, 2024 < 1 min read Holiday & EventsBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events Kestral continues Santa Pod Raceway sponsorship Kestrel Beer has renewed its sponsorship agreement with the drag racing venue Santa Pod Raceway. The package sees Kestrel continue the high-profile sponsorship as the official left lane sponsor at the North Bedfordshire motorsport venue. Santa Pod’s commercial manager, Caroline Holden, said: “We are delighted… This story continues at Kestral continues Santa Pod Raceway sponsorship […] Talking Retail March 5, 2024March 5, 2024 < 1 min read Holiday & EventsDept. Adult BevPredictions and ForecastsDept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events Walmart, Target highlight value as Easter approaches The mass merchants both announced Monday that they are offering promotions including a complete holiday meal for under $10 per person. Grocery Dive March 5, 2024March 5, 2024 < 1 min read Holiday & EventsWalmartTargetMarketing: Trade 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events Retailing in a Time of Mass Distraction with Andrea Dorigo, Adidas Head of Global Retail Our guest this week is Andrea Dorigo Head of Global Retail for Adidas. Andrea shares many strategic leadership lessons gleaned from his incredibly deep and diverse experience working across a spectrum of international brands. Now he leads a network of more than 2,000 stores for one of the world’s most iconic vertically integrated brands. We […] Remarkable Retail Podcast March 5, 2024March 5, 2024 2 min read PodcastsGovernmentMarketing: Social MediaPredictions and ForecastsDept. ApparelShoppersInternational - North AmericaDept. GroceryData & InsightsResults & InvestmentPartnershipsTechnology & InnovationInternationalIndustry Conferences and EventsBrick and MortarConsumersESG and CSRConsultingHoliday & EventsWarby ParkerBest BuyStart UpsStrategyLowesAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events UK Homeware Trends Report The UK homeware market has shown remarkable resilience and adaptability in recent years, having faced the extended hiatus of the COVID-19 outbreak and a cost of living crisis which squeezed budgets back to the essentials. The high interest rates of 2023 also impacted homebuyers – a key target market for this sector. Despite these challenges, […] Mintel March 5, 2024March 5, 2024 4 min read ConsumersInternational - UKESG and CSRSustainabilityBrick and MortarMarketing: Social MediaPackagingPredictions and ForecastsShoppersResults & InvestmentHoliday & EventsDept. FreshData & InsightsDept. ApparelCOVID19Dept. PerimeterDeliveryDept. GroceryDept. NonfoodHealth & WellnessMarketing: In StoreOperations & Supply ChainPhilanthropyTargetTechnology & InnovationEconomyTrends: Consumer 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events NGA Unveils Creative Choice Award Winners The National Grocers Association (NGA) has revealed the winners of the annual Creative Choice Awards, which “recognizes the best marketing and merchandising programs among independent grocery retailers.” The following are the 2024 Creative Choice Awards recipients: • Connections Through Omnichannel Smaller operator (1-15 stores) Winner: Trig’s Cheese of the Month Honorable Mention: Pay-Less Supermarkets Explore […] MorningNewsBeat March 4, 2024March 4, 2024 2 min read Brick and MortarRegional GroceryIndustry Conferences and EventsSpartanNashDept. FreshDept. GroceryWakefernDept. Adult BevPredictions and ForecastsDept. DairyOmnichannelMarketing: BroadcastKellogg'sPartnershipsMerchandisingMarketing: Social MediaDept. BeverageStore LocationHoliday & EventsESG and CSRUnileverDept. Center StoreDept. BakerySave A LotDept. HBC 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events Wiliot recognised as a Visionary in Gartner Magic Quadrant for Indoor Location Services Internet of Things specialist, Wiliot, has been recognised as a Visionary in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Indoor Location Services. This is the first time that it has been included in a Gartner Magic Quadrant report, and it comes on the heels of its recognition in eight Gartner Hype Cycle reports. In 2022, Wiliot was […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub March 4, 2024March 4, 2024 2 min read Technology & InnovationTech: IoTInsight ProvidersMarketing: Social MediaOperations & Supply ChainTwitterStore LocationAssociatesData & InsightsInternational - UKOmnichannelSustainabilityDept. GroceryVendorsDept. ApparelDept. FreshHoliday & EventsMerchandisingExecutivesDept. Perimeter 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events Court sets late August start date for hearing on Kroger-Albertsons merger A federal judge in Oregon will decide during the proceeding whether to grant the FTC’s request to block the transaction. Written by Grocery Dive March 12, 2024March 14, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events Kids Like to Go Out to Eat ask Chuck E. Cheese Don’t want to cook, don’t want to do dishes, well according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® your kids don’t want you hear you complain about cooking dinner either. Chuck E. Cheese has a new program for that has a great chance to make the entire family happy according […] Written by Grocerant Guru March 11, 2024March 14, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events Publix reports 49% growth in net earnings in FY23 US supermarket chain Publix has reported net earnings of $4.3bn in FY23, marking a 49% increase from FY22’s $2.9bn. The post Publix reports 49% growth in net earnings in FY23 appeared first on Retail Insight Network. Written by Retail Insights Network March 8, 2024March 8, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events Target Q4 2023 Earnings Recap Target reported Q4 and 2023 financial results at its annual investor day on March 5, 2024. Quarterly comp performance improved sequentially from Q2 to Q4, but 2023 ended with comps down -3.7%. Profitability outperformed expectations as the company realized $2B of operating income growth in 2023 and reported notable gross margin improvements. The stock was […] Written by The Harvest Group March 8, 2024March 8, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events Kroger Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2023 Results, Announces Guidance for 2024 Comments from Chairman and CEO Rodney McMullen. "Kroger achieved strong 2023 results, in line with our long-term growth model and built upon three consecutive years of historic growth. Written by Kroger March 7, 2024March 8, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked