Owned Brands (Private Label) Innovation is next frontier for private brands: FMI While 82% of surveyed food retail executives said they are planning more store brand investments, only 10% said their organizations are “very far along” with innovation, per the trade group. Grocery Dive June 9, 2023June 9, 2023 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationOwned Brands (Private Label)StrategyExecutivesDept. Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Owned Brands (Private Label) Tesco Irish Price Cuts Instigate Price War “Supermarket price war: retailers to ‘come out fighting’ after Tesco’s pledge to cut more than 700 grocery items. “Move is likely to put pressure on other supermarket chains to follow suit, leading to significant savings for Irish consumers. “Ireland’s leading supermarkets are likely to follow Tesco’s lead in reducing the price of hundreds of products […] MorningNewsBeat June 9, 2023June 9, 2023 < 1 min read TescoLidlOwned Brands (Private Label)Dept. HBCAldiDept. NonfoodConsumersDept. GroceryEconomyBrick and MortarHealth & WellnessUnited Natural Foods 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Owned Brands (Private Label) Walmart Upgrades Its Digital Ad Network From Advertising Age: “Walmart Connect, which has made huge gains in recent years through digital advertising, is testing ways to bolster in-store pieces of its retail media network. “For the first time, Walmart Connect is selling ads on its revamped in-store radio network and integrating sampling programs with online offerings. While aspects of Walmart Connect’s […] MorningNewsBeat June 7, 2023June 8, 2023 2 min read WalmartMarketing: Retail MediaWalmart ConnectConsumersMarketing: In StoreMarketing: BroadcastGovernmentOwned Brands (Private Label)MergersKrogerAlbertsons / Safeway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Owned Brands (Private Label) Your Views: Business. Not Personal. Yesterday we took note of a Boston Globe story about how youth organizers with the Hyde Square Task Force in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, did significant market research and figured out that a grocery cart of items at their local Stop & Shop cost $34 more than the same products at the chain’s store in suburban […] MorningNewsBeat June 7, 2023June 7, 2023 12 min read EconomyAhold DelhaizeDept. FuelBrick and MortarWegmansShoppersAmazonStore LocationThick DataDollar GeneralDept. GroceryLegal & CriminalDept. BeverageTechnology & InnovationConsumersSustainabilityCOVID19Customer ExperienceAssociatesCompetitionWalmartHoliday & EventsMarketing: UGCDept. FreshMarketing: VoiceOwned Brands (Private Label)Albertsons / SafewayPredictions and ForecastsRestaurantsStrategyCPG: Adult BeverageDept. Adult BevOperations & Supply Chain 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Owned Brands (Private Label) Inflation, Recession, & The Bifurcated Consumer The Los Angeles Times has an excellent story about how Southern Californians are strategizing to save money at the grocery store. First, some context for their decision-making: “The U.S. is not in a recession, but the psychological weight of that possibility — combined with the effects of still-high inflation — have consumers bracing for the […] MorningNewsBeat June 6, 2023June 6, 2023 2 min read ConsumersEconomyRestaurantsData & InsightsThick DataShoppersCOVID19Owned Brands (Private Label)Dept. Toys & GamesDept. GroceryTrends: RetailPredictions and ForecastsDept. FreshDept. PetDept. NonfoodDept. RefrigeratedDept. DairyUnilever 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Owned Brands (Private Label) How 9 food retailers are jazzing up their private brands From expanding their store brand portfolios to creating new supplier partnerships, grocers and discounters are ramping up efforts to make their own products shine. Grocery Dive June 5, 2023June 5, 2023 < 1 min read Owned Brands (Private Label)Dept. GroceryPartnerships 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Owned Brands (Private Label) The Elusive Recession, & Not-So-Elusive Recessionary Mindset The Wall Street Journal this morning writes that “more than a year after the Federal Reserve began rapidly raising interest rates to tame inflation, the hallmarks of a widely expected recession remain elusive. “Employers are hiring aggressively, consumers are spending freely, the stock market is rebounding and the housing market appears to be stabilizing—the most […] MorningNewsBeat June 5, 2023June 5, 2023 3 min read EconomyAssociatesConsumersCOVID19CostcoData & InsightsResults & InvestmentGovernmentDept. FreshExecutivesMerchandisingOwned Brands (Private Label)Technology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Owned Brands (Private Label) Consumables Boost Dollar General Q1 Sales Officials with the retailer also reported growth in demand for private label products as economic headwinds impact shoppers. StoreBrands June 5, 2023June 5, 2023 < 1 min read Dollar GeneralShoppersEconomyOwned Brands (Private Label) 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Owned Brands (Private Label) Cost of Food Forcing Consumers to Switch Brands With inflation rising at 4.9% which is less than a year ago, all the while, food prices still rose 7.7% between April 2022 and April 2023 consumers don’t like it and are migrating to other food brands or restaurants and that shift aka trial 61.3 percent of time leads to customer migration according to Steven […] Grocerant Guru June 4, 2023June 5, 2023 3 min read ConsumersDept. GroceryData & InsightsDept. BeverageEconomyRestaurantsCOVID19GovernmentStreamingDept. FreshMarketing: Digital MediaOwned Brands (Private Label)ShoppersBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Owned Brands (Private Label) Albertsons gives its Signature private brands a single identity The grocer is bringing its Signature Farms, Signature Care and Signature Cafe private labels under its flagship Signature Select brand and has launched a new advertising campaign to promote the expanded product line. Dive Brief: Albertsons announced Wednesday it is bringing its Signature Farms, Signature Care and Signature Cafe private label products under its flagship Signature Select […] Grocery Dive May 31, 2023June 1, 2023 < 1 min read Owned Brands (Private Label)Albertsons / SafewayPackagingFlagship Stores 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Owned Brands (Private Label) Albertsons Rebrands ‘Signature’ Private Label Assortment The grocer is rolling out its Signature SELECT brand that features a new logo and packaging design to stores across the U.S. StoreBrands May 31, 2023May 31, 2023 < 1 min read Owned Brands (Private Label)MerchandisingAlbertsons / SafewayPackagingMarketing: BrandBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Owned Brands (Private Label) Doing damage control: How to deal with a reputation crisis According to actor Keith David, “publicity is publicity, controversy and all that, it’s all good”. Most marketers and business leaders would probably disagree. A lot of us like hearing about controversy, but we don’t necessarily want to be associated with it. If the news blacklisted our favorite clothing line, chances are we’d be less keen […] GWI (Global Web Index) May 30, 2023May 30, 2023 6 min read ConsumersMarketing: SocialData & InsightsDept. ApparelShoppersLegal & CriminalPhilanthropyData VisualizationGovernmentDept. BeverageSustainabilityESG and CSRPartnershipsAssociatesExecutivesInternational - UKStrategyTechnology & InnovationDept. GroceryKellogg'sMarketing: UGCTargetOwned Brands (Private Label)Operations & Supply ChainEconomyMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: BrandCPG: Adult BeverageDept. PaperDept. NonfoodWeather 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Owned Brands (Private Label) On Special: Town & Country Markets rolls out private label sushi brand The Seattle-area grocer has brought the staple supermarket food offering in-house, selling items like traditional rolls, hot rice bowls and fresh seafood under its new Maka store line. Grocery Dive May 30, 2023May 30, 2023 < 1 min read Owned Brands (Private Label)Dept. Fresh PreparedDept. GroceryDept. Fresh 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Owned Brands (Private Label) Publix ending its GreenWise store experiment Publix has confirmed that it will rebrand its eight GreenWise Market stores under its namesake banner. “Our customers’ shopping habits have reinforced that they enjoy the attributes of a Publix GreenWise Market location, but within their traditional Publix shopping setting,” said company spokesperson Hannah Herring. Publix will continue to sell private-label organic products under the… […] RetailWire May 23, 2023May 24, 2023 < 1 min read PublixStore LocationOwned Brands (Private Label)Meta (Facebook)Health & WellnessDept. Natural / OrganicBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Owned Brands (Private Label) American chains propel Q1 sales growth for Ahold Delhaize ZAANDAM, Netherlands — Ahold Delhaize reported better-than-expected first quarter sales, driven by strong performances by its U.S. businesses. The company’s U.S. operations, which include the Food Lion, Stop & Shop, Hannaford Bros., the GIANT Co. and Giant Food chains, posted net sales of €13.5 billion ($14.8 billion) for the quarter, an increase of 5.7% at […] MMR May 23, 2023May 23, 2023 2 min read Ahold DelhaizeDept. GroceryWeatherPepsiCoOwned Brands (Private Label)MerchandisingEconomyDept. FuelMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionOmnichannelExecutivesOperations & Supply ChainStrategySustainabilityResults & Investment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Owned Brands (Private Label) What Retailers Need to Know About How Today’s Shoppers Are Using Reviews In today’s competitive, increasingly omnichannel marketplace, retail leaders know great customer experiences (CX) are key to revenue growth, customer retention and long-term brand success. Investments in CX and building genuine customer relationships pay off by driving customer loyalty. In fact, Kroger shared that its loyal shoppers spend 10 times more than occasional shoppers. To see […] Cynthia Sener May 23, 2023May 23, 2023 3 min read Technology & InnovationAIConsumersShoppersMarketing: UGCCustomer ExperienceThick DataMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionData & InsightsDept. NonfoodStore LocationMarketing: SocialMetaverseOmnichannelTikTokKrogerChatGPTAmazonEconomyESG and CSRMarketing: In StoreTrends: TechOwned Brands (Private Label)Pricing & PromotionsTech: AIGoogle 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Owned Brands (Private Label) Flowers CEO certain private label shift temporary Company cuts guidance after tough quarter. Food Business News May 19, 2023May 19, 2023 < 1 min read Owned Brands (Private Label)Executives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Owned Brands (Private Label) CHPA Names head of regulatory & scientific affairs WASHINGTON – The Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) has appointed Lisa Parks to serve as its senior vice president of regulatory & scientific affairs. Parks will succeed Barbara Kochanowski, who is retiring in July after nearly four decades of regulatory leadership in the consumer healthcare industry. Parks will begin her work at CHPA on June […] MMR May 19, 2023May 19, 2023 3 min read ConsumersGovernmentHealth & WellnessExecutivesOwned Brands (Private Label)Dept. PharmacyDept. NonfoodCVSDept. GroceryDept. HBCTechnology & InnovationMarketing: SocialStrategySustainabilityDept. OTCConsulting 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Owned Brands (Private Label) How Sellers Can Make the Most of Amazon Marketplace’s Data-Driven Environment What makes an Amazon.com seller stand out on such a mammoth platform? What turns some sellers into Amazon Marketplace success stories and leaves others practically invisible? A leading brand on Amazon is one that manages to be a top seller in its category. However, volume alone doesn’t determine a leading brand; many large retailers dominate […] Lukas Helmers May 17, 2023May 17, 2023 3 min read AmazonData & InsightsConsumersSustainabilityShoppersDept. NonfoodStrategyBrick and MortarEconomyHealth & WellnessMarketing: TradeOwned Brands (Private Label)PartnershipsPricing & PromotionsResults & InvestmentDept. Fuel 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Owned Brands (Private Label) Target seeks to establish grocery cred Americans are reducing discretionary purchases to focus on everyday staples. Target is looking to capture a greater share of those purchases with an increased emphasis on its grocery business, including developing its own unique private-label items. Groceries account for 21 percent of Target’s sales, compared to rival Walmart’s 60 percent. RetailWire May 17, 2023May 17, 2023 < 1 min read TargetWalmartOwned Brands (Private Label) 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Owned Brands (Private Label) The State of Natural & Organic Embracing Change: Redefining Growth in the Natural Products Industry The natural products industry has always been about evolution and change. As we navigate the challenges and opportunities of today’s dynamic business landscape, reimagining growth has become more important than ever. In this keynote, the focus was on elevating nutrition, adopting a positive mindset, and embracing […] Spins May 17, 2023May 17, 2023 4 min read Dept. Natural / OrganicData & InsightsHealth & WellnessDept. BeverageConsumersDept. Adult BevShoppersDept. GrocerySustainabilityTechnology & InnovationOwned Brands (Private Label)Predictions and ForecastsPackagingUnileverDept. HBCDept. NonfoodMerchandisingCannabis 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
Owned Brands (Private Label) Dollar General Expands DG Fresh Footprint as it Bolsters Supply Chain Dollar General is beefing up its supply chain with of its first ground-up, dual facility in Blair, Neb. and two permanent regional distribution hubs in Newnan, Ga. and Fort Worth, Texas. The off-price retailer also is planning to expand its existing Jonesville, S.C. and Amsterdam, N.Y. facilities. The recently opened Blair facility combines the efficiencies […] Retail TouchPoints May 17, 2023May 17, 2023 2 min read Dollar GeneralOperations & Supply ChainDept. FreshPartnershipsShoppersAssociatesMeta (Facebook)Brick and MortarCompetitionExecutivesCustomer ExperienceDept. RefrigeratedResults & InvestmentStrategyInternationalOwned Brands (Private Label)Predictions and ForecastsEconomy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Owned Brands (Private Label) How Leadership Marketing Drives Wayfair’s Growth Wayfair CEO Niraj S. Shah recently told analysts that the Wayfair brand-business – home furnishings and décor – is “… clearly demonstrating that the Wayfair model is inherently profitable and that there is considerable opportunity in front of us to rapidly drive further margin expansion, while investing for future growth.“ About Wayfair’s progress on its […] Branding Strategy May 16, 2023May 16, 2023 7 min read ShoppersMarketing: BrandStrategyCustomer ExperiencePartnershipsExecutivesDept. NonfoodMarketing: In StoreDeliveryCompetitionData & InsightsMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionSustainabilityResults & InvestmentPredictions and ForecastsOwned Brands (Private Label)Dept. PerimeterOperations & Supply ChainUnileverInclusivityDept. AppliancesDept. FreshTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Owned Brands (Private Label) Dollar General Expands DG Fresh Footprint as it Bolsters Supply Chain Dollar General is beefing up its supply chain with of its first ground-up, dual facility in Blair, Neb. and two permanent regional distribution hubs in Newnan, Ga. and Fort Worth, Texas. The off-price retailer also is planning to expand its existing Jonesville, S.C. and Amsterdam, N.Y. facilities. The recently opened Blair facility combines the efficiencies […] Retail TouchPoints May 12, 2023May 12, 2023 2 min read Dollar GeneralOperations & Supply ChainDept. FreshPartnershipsShoppersAssociatesMeta (Facebook)Brick and MortarCompetitionExecutivesCustomer ExperienceDept. RefrigeratedResults & InvestmentStrategyInternationalOwned Brands (Private Label)Predictions and ForecastsEconomy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Owned Brands (Private Label) Why scent marketing makes sense for brands A Rolls Royce, a Holiday Inn, anywhere within 50 feet of an Abercrombie & Fitch store—nothing smells quite like a scent marketing gimmick that works. Scents have more mystery than sights and sounds. They make themselves known in the background, long before you can name them. They feel personal; they surface memories. And brands want […] Mintel May 11, 2023May 11, 2023 5 min read ConsumersMarketing: BrandResults & InvestmentConsultingDept. BeverageESG and CSRMarketing: SocialPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: TradeTargetStrategyStore LocationShoppersHoliday & EventsOwned Brands (Private Label)Marketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionInternational - UKDept. FreshDept. ApparelTrends: FinanceAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Owned Brands (Private Label) Capital One says Walmart didn’t support its private label credit card Capital One Financial claims that Walmart is trying to get out of its private label credit card deal after it failed to market the product as agreed. The financial firm alleges in a lawsuit that “Walmart is positioning itself to compete directly with Capital One to provide credit and payment products to Walmart customers.” Walmart […] RetailWire May 10, 2023May 10, 2023 < 1 min read Results & InvestmentWalmartOwned Brands (Private Label)Legal & Criminal 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Owned Brands (Private Label) U.S. brands drive strong Q1 at Ahold Delhaize ZAANDAM, the Netherlands — Ahold Delhaize reported better-than-expected first-quarter sales, driven by strong performances by its U.S. businesses. The company’s U.S. operations, which include the Food Lion, Stop & Shop, Hannaford Bros., the GIANT Co. and Giant Food chains, posted net sales of €13.5 billion ($14.8 billion) for the quarter, an increase of 5.7% at […] MMR May 10, 2023May 10, 2023 3 min read Ahold DelhaizeDept. GroceryWeatherOwned Brands (Private Label)Marketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMerchandisingEconomyBrick and MortarDept. FuelOmnichannelSustainabilityStrategyExecutivesOperations & Supply ChainPredictions and ForecastsResults & Investment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Owned Brands (Private Label) Successful Brands Use This Plan To Win On May 1, 2023, Sprouts Farmers Market reported very positive news during its earnings call. The Wall Street Journal’s Market Report indicated that Sprouts’ first quarter earnings rose 24%. Sprouts’ CEO Jack Sinclair told analysts, “We are pleased with our first quarter; we believe our long-term growth strategy is gaining traction and driving positive performance. […] Branding Strategy May 9, 2023May 9, 2023 6 min read ShoppersStrategyMarketing: BrandHealth & WellnessDept. FreshAssociatesDept. GroceryResults & InvestmentDept. PerimeterBrick and MortarTechnology & InnovationData & InsightsEconomyOwned Brands (Private Label)Marketing: In StoreTargetMerchandisingSustainabilityTrader JoesStore LocationESG and CSROmnichannelWhole FoodsMarketing: TradeOperations & Supply ChainDept. Natural / OrganicTrends: Food and BeverageMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationDept. DairyDept. HBCExecutivesMarketing: Loyalty & Subscription 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Owned Brands (Private Label) Uber Continues Commerce Media Push as Sprouts Launches its Own Media Network Powered by Instacart As the retail media landscape continues to grow, Uber is expanding the types of ads available to CPG brands on the Uber Eats platform, and Sprouts Famers Market is leveraging Instacart’s Carrot Ads platform to launch its own retail media network. Sprouts Expands Instacart Partnership to Include Retail Media Offerings Sprouts Farmers Market has launched […] Retail TouchPoints May 7, 2023May 7, 2023 4 min read InstacartDeliveryPartnershipsMarketing: Retail MediaConsumersPepsiCoUbereatsShoppersBOPISTechnology & InnovationMarketing: ShopperCustomer ExperienceDept. BeverageHealth & WellnessPredictions and ForecastsKraftHeinzDept. NonfoodMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionOwned Brands (Private Label)Marketing: SocialFood DeliveryGeneral MillsRestaurantsExecutivesDept. RefrigeratedDept. FreshDept. DairyDept. Adult BevResults & InvestmentData & InsightsTargetTrends: MarketingInternational - North America 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Owned Brands (Private Label) Will ChatGPT Transform Retail CX? Making the Case for AI in Customer Support Since its launch in November, Open AI’s ChatGPT has left no industry untouched and retail is no exception. Grocery delivery giant Instacart recently partnered with Open AI to launch a new artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot feature called “Ask Instacart.” Shopify has integrated ChatGPT into its Shop app. Many retailers are quickly realizing they need to […] Shannon Flanagan May 4, 2023May 12, 2023 3 min read AITechnology & InnovationShoppersCustomer ExperienceChatGPTData & InsightsMarketing: VoicePredictions and ForecastsInstacartConsumersDeliveryMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionShopifyDept. NonfoodMarketing: SocialCoca ColaTrends: RetailESG and CSRMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationOwned Brands (Private Label)Pricing & PromotionsStrategyTech: AITech: Robotics 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
Owned Brands (Private Label) Target Leapfrogs Walmart For Upscale Grocery Approach Bloomberg has a story about how “a slew of retailers are beefing up their grocery investments to lure in consumers cutting back on non-essentials like clothing and electronics. But as they lay out plans to improve their food offerings and supply chains, the big question is how does one compete with the mighty Walmart Inc. on […] Written by MorningNewsBeat June 8, 2023June 8, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Owned Brands (Private Label) Circana reveals 2022 New Product Pacesetters CHICAGO – Circana, formerly IRI and The NPD Group, has released its 2022 New Product Pacesetters, the 28th annual report revealing the top new product launches across food and beverage and nonfood sectors. The report illustrates the enduring power of CPG innovation, revealing that consumer spending on new product offerings remained elevated last year despite challenges […] Written by MMR June 8, 2023June 8, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Owned Brands (Private Label) Walmart Upgrades Its Digital Ad Network From Advertising Age: “Walmart Connect, which has made huge gains in recent years through digital advertising, is testing ways to bolster in-store pieces of its retail media network. “For the first time, Walmart Connect is selling ads on its revamped in-store radio network and integrating sampling programs with online offerings. While aspects of Walmart Connect’s […] Written by MorningNewsBeat June 7, 2023June 8, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Owned Brands (Private Label) H-E-B expands its discount format Several years after opening its last Joe V’s location, H-E-B is reigniting the banner with two locations set to open in Dallas by 2025. Dive Brief: H-E-B announced Tuesday it is opening two Joe V’s Smart Shop by H-E-B stores in Dallas, marking the first time the grocer’s discount format will appear outside of the Houston area. […] Written by Grocery Dive June 7, 2023June 8, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Owned Brands (Private Label) Giant Eagle launches in-house retail media network Leap The platform leverages the chain’s loyalty program, bringing personalized ads to shoppers in-store, in-app, on social media and elsewhere, said Damian Scott, who heads up the grocer’s retail media and front-end digital operations. Dive Brief: Giant Eagle announced on Wednesday the debut of Leap Media Group, an in-house retail media arm that leverages the regional […] Written by Grocery Dive June 7, 2023June 8, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked