Stores & Formats Bensons for Beds boosted by strong ecommerce sales Bensons for Beds has recorded strong sales growth in the last three months of 2022, following investment in its stores and ecommerce site. The bed and mattress retailer saw its… The post Bensons for Beds boosted by strong ecommerce sales appeared first on Latest Retail Technology News From Across The Globe – Charged. ChargedRetail January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 < 1 min read International - UKTechnology & InnovationResults & InvestmentBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats Pacsun Names 17-Year Company Veteran Co-CEO Pacsun has appointed President Brie Olson to the role of Co-CEO alongside Co-CEO Mike Relich, effective March 9, 2023. Current Pacsun Co-CEO Alfred Chang will step down after 17 years with the company to join Fear of God as CEO. Chang will stay with Pacsun in his current capacity until March 8 to facilitate the […] Retail TouchPoints January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 2 min read ExecutivesTechnology & InnovationMetaversePartnershipsTrends: TechPredictions and ForecastsMerchandisingMarketing: SocialDept. ApparelBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats Baxters refreshes five soup recipes Food manufacturer Baxters has developed and refreshed five recipes within its Favourites soup range. The five enhanced soups include Cream of Tomato, Minestrone, Cream of Chicken, Carrot and Coriander and Country Garden, with Cream of Tomato leading the line-up. Available in stores now, Baxters’ new Favourites soups start from £1.60 for a 400g tin. The […] Talking Retail January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. GroceryBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats Boston Engineer Tests Pure-Play Curbside Pickup Store in Boston The Boston Globe writes about Addie’s, a new independent pickup-only grocery store that has opened in Norwood, Massachusetts, about 20 miles south of Boston. It is, the Globe writes, “the brainchild of Jim McQuade, an aerospace engineer by training, who says he became ‘obsessed’ with the online grocery concept more than a decade ago, after […] MorningNewsBeat January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 2 min read BOPISBrick and MortarTechnology & InnovationCompetitionResults & InvestmentPredictions and ForecastsDept. PerimeterDept. GroceryDept. FreshDept. DairyCOVID19Associates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats Bed Bath & Beyond Defaults On Its Loans The Wall Street Journal reports that “Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. said it doesn’t have the funds to repay its banks after they determined the retailer has defaulted on its credit lines. “The home-goods chain said Thursday it received a notice of default from JPMorgan Chase & Co. on Wednesday. The banks are calling for […] MorningNewsBeat January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 < 1 min read Bed Bath & BeyondPartnershipsEconomyBrick and MortarBankruptcy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats Food Lion launches ‘food pharmacy’ pilot program SALISBURY, N.C. — Food Lion and Novant Health are collaborating to launch a food pharmacy pilot program at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC. A leading omnichannel retailer serving towns and cities across 10 states, Food Lion is committed to nourishing neighbors and families, setting them up for success in life. […] MMR January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 2 min read Dept. GroceryAhold DelhaizeDept. PharmacyHealth & WellnessMerchandisingPartnershipsOmnichannelDept. FreshBrick and MortarExecutivesMarketing: UGCMarketing: BrandDept. DairyDept. PerimeterResults & InvestmentDept. BeverageData & InsightsPackagingStrategy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats Meijer Grocery format debuts with two new stores GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Supercenter pioneer Meijer opened its first two Meijer Grocery stores in the Detroit metro area on Friday, introducing a more streamlined, food-focused shopping experience to customers in communities where there is no room for a full-sized Meijer store. “As a company, we’ve opened more than 500 supercenters, neighborhood markets and Meijer […] MMR January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 3 min read MeijerBrick and MortarShoppersDept. GroceryStore LocationPhilanthropyDept. FreshExecutivesDept. RefrigeratedDept. PerimeterPartnershipsDept. BakeryDept. HBCDept. Fresh PreparedDept. DeliMarketing: In StoreTech: CashierlessInclusivityHealth & WellnessDept. NonfoodEconomyDept. PharmacyDeliveryTechnology & InnovationBOPIS 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats CVS, Walmart to cut pharmacy hours amid labor concerns NEW YORK — CVS Health and Walmart said they will be reducing pharmacy hours to address the ongoing pharmacist shortage, The Wall Street Journal reported Friday. CVS plans to cut or shift operating hours at about two-thirds of its 9,000-strong U.S. network in March, while Walmart intends to close most of its nearly 4,600 stores two […] MMR January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. PharmacyCVSAssociatesWalmartBrick and MortarWalgreensStrategyHealth & WellnessEconomy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats Ahold Delhaize USA pulls back the curtain on data Rom Kosla, chief information officer for the grocer’s Retail Business Services arm, shares how the company collects and stores information and turns it into actionable insights. Grocery Dive January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 < 1 min read Ahold DelhaizeData & InsightsExecutivesBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats Walmart-owned Sam’s Club plans to open about 30 new stores over next five years [[ Getty Images Walmart-owned Sam’s Club on Thursday said it will open more than 30 new stores in the U.S., marking its most aggressive expansion in years. The warehouse club’s next store is expected to open in Florida in 2024. Sam’s Club also plans to open five fulfillment and distribution centers this year, with the […] CNBC January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 4 min read Brick and MortarWalmartCostcoData & InsightsOperations & Supply ChainEconomyCOVID19Dept. FuelAssociatesDept. GrocerySams ClubShoppersBOPISBed Bath & BeyondBJ’s Wholesale ClubDept. BeverageDept. PetPackagingDept. NonfoodCompetitionDeliveryDept. Fresh PreparedDept. FreshTechnology & InnovationExecutivesOwned Brands (Private Label)Predictions and ForecastsDept. Paper 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats RTIH Top 100 Retail Technology Influencers List: this is your last chance to enter We’re gearing up to publish the latest edition of the RTIH Top 100 Retail Technology Influencers List. RTIH is scouring the retail tech world to find the most influential figures for this comprehensive list of people and trends that shaped the industry in 2022 and will continue to drive it further in 2023. With the […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationMarketing: SocialTech: CashierlessTwitterDeliveryBrick and MortarCOVID19MetaverseTrends: TechNFTQ Commerce 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats NRF 2023: Top Retail Influencers’ Key Takeaways The RETHINK Retail team ventured to NYC from January 14-17th for NRF 2023: Retail’s Big Show. While there, we had the opportunity to speak with attendees from our Top Retail Influencer community and learn about their event experience. #TRI members- April Sabral, Andrew Smith, Carl Boutet, Alberto Serrentino, Charles Haseman, Christine Russo, Guy Courtin, and […] Rethink Retail January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 5 min read Technology & InnovationMarketing: SocialData & InsightsOperations & Supply ChainShoppersPredictions and ForecastsExecutivesData VisualizationOmnichannelBrick and MortarCustomer ExperienceReturnsAssociatesTrends: RetailSustainabilityResults & InvestmentIndustry Conferences and EventsMerchandisingInsight ProvidersConsultingDept. ApparelVendorsMarketing: Loyalty & Subscription 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats Kohl’s moves closer to naming permanent CEO Kohl’s is reportedly in “late-stage talks” to give interim CEO Tom Kingsbury the job on a permanent basis. Mr. Kingsbury, who joined Kohl’s board in 2021, has over 40 years experience in retail, most recently serving as chairman, president and CEO of Burlington Stores. RetailWire January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 < 1 min read ExecutivesBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats Three Use Cases for Amazon Marketing Cloud It seems like everyone is talking about Amazon Marketing Cloud lately. You might be wondering why there is so much excitement for AMC, and how you can actually use Amazon’s newest analytics tool to grow your business. Today, we’ll walk through three categories of use cases that advertisers like yourself can start implementing today. What […] Intentwise January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 4 min read AmazonData & InsightsTechnology & InnovationShoppersTargetMarketing: ShopperStore LocationAcquisitionSustainabilityStrategy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats How to Get Discovered by U.K. Retailers: Understanding British Consumers Before you launch your brand in the United Kingdom, it’s important to know what’s going on in today’s U.K. retail market as it may differ from the markets your brand currently has a presence in. Whether the British market is familiar territory or completely new, here’s a deep dive into understanding the U.K.’s marketplace, retailers, […] RangeMe January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 4 min read ConsumersSustainabilityVendorsInternational - UKPackagingGovernmentTescoHealth & WellnessEconomyShoppersInclusivityDept. GroceryData & InsightsDept. BeveragePredictions and ForecastsOmnichannelMarketing: SocialDept. PetOperations & Supply ChainDept. NonfoodDept. Adult BevResults & InvestmentESG and CSRDept. HBCAldiMarketing: In StoreTargetMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionTechnology & InnovationAssociatesHoliday & EventsDept. FuelOwned Brands (Private Label)social commerceTrends: Food and BeverageTrends: RetailBrick and MortarInsight Providers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats How to Start a Retail Business Starting a business can be one of the most rewarding experiences of someone’s life, and the satisfaction that comes with owning a successful business can be life-changing. It isn’t all easy, but seeing your labor bear fruit can be worth the effort. Starting a retail business, in particular, is one of the most popular small […] RangeMe January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 8 min read ShoppersVendorsResults & InvestmentStrategyCompetitionTargetStore LocationDept. HBCMarketing: BrandOperations & Supply ChainDept. ApparelAssociatesTechnology & InnovationConsumersCustomer ExperienceLegal & CriminalDept. NonfoodDept. FreshPredictions and ForecastsExecutivesESG and CSRMarketing: SocialDept. Toys & GamesStart UpsPartnershipsData & InsightsBrick and MortarGovernment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats Aldi, H-E-B among growth leaders in 2022: Report Publix, Grocery Outlet also add new stores and expand in new markets Supermarket News January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 < 1 min read HEBAldiPublixBrick and MortarGrocery Outlet 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats New pickup grocer Addie’s opens first location The Norwood, Mass., store is the first of an expected 2,000 outlets Supermarket News January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 < 1 min read Store LocationBOPIS 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats The first smaller format Meijer Grocery stores open in Michigan The smaller format stores are designed to streamline shopping Supermarket News January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 < 1 min read Brick and MortarMeijer 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats Sam’s Club to Add 30+ Larger-Format Stores, 5 New Fulfillment Centers Sam’s Club is embarking on an ambitious expansion of its physical footprint, beginning with five new fulfillment and distribution centers opening this year — the first, in Georgia, in Q3 2023. The club retailer also plans to open more than 30 larger-format stores, most of which will include enhanced perimeter departments, bigger healthcare spaces and […] Retail TouchPoints January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 2 min read Brick and MortarBOPISHealth & WellnessOperations & Supply ChainDept. FreshSams ClubDept. FuelOmnichannelExecutivesDept. Fresh PreparedResults & InvestmentDept. DairyDept. RefrigeratedDept. PerimeterDept. Adult BevDeliveryTech: Robotics 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats Foot Locker Cuts Corporate Staff, Closing Sidestep Banner Foot Locker is making cuts to its staff and store fleet as it looks to trim costs under new leadership. The footwear retailer on Thursday announced that it would eliminate an undisclosed number of “corporate and support roles,” which the company expects to account for about $18 million in cost savings on an annualized basis starting […] Joe Keenan January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. ApparelAssociatesBrick and MortarMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionOmnichannelEconomyExecutivesMerchandisingStrategyGovernmentTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats Retail Traffic Trends #112: Consumer Habits 2023 While some trends come and go, there were a few trends that have stayed with consumers throughout the year. As online shopping continues to be a popular choice for consumers, physical stores can offer shoppers perks that e-commerce can’t replicate. This week we look at trends to increase foot traffic and customer loyalty. […] Doorcounts January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 2 min read Data & InsightsTechnology & InnovationConsumersStore LocationDeliveryShoppersPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: In StoreGoogleBrick and MortarReturnsHoliday & EventsTrends: ConsumerSustainabilityDept. ApparelMarketing: TradeChatGPTMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionGovernmentCOVID19Trends: Retail 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats FaceTime with the Content Guy: Flat Tire You may remember that earlier this week we had a story about how New Belgium Brewing is reformulating its flagship Fat Tire amber ale to what it is calling a “crisper golden ale” with some of the original’s “flavor threads.” I’m not sure about the new formulation, but I do know this – based on […] MorningNewsBeat January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 < 1 min read Marketing: SocialShoppersFlagship Stores 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats Harvey Nichols to go fur-free by the end of 2023 British department store Harvey Nichols has announced that it is planning to stop selling fur by the end of 2023. The decision comes after an investigation… View Article The Retail Bulletin January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 < 1 min read StrategyInternational - UKBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats Sam’s Club plans to add 30 new clubs BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Buoyed by record membership growth, Sam’s Club on Thursday announced plans to open more than 30 new clubs across the country, starting with a unit in Florida that is slated to open next year. The Walmart division also revealed a multiple-year plan to invest in and modernize its supply chain through new […] MMR January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 3 min read Operations & Supply ChainBOPISStore LocationOmnichannelDept. FreshDeliveryHealth & WellnessSustainabilityPredictions and ForecastsResults & InvestmentDept. FuelExecutivesDept. RefrigeratedTechnology & InnovationTech: RoboticsDept. DairySams ClubInclusivityDept. Fresh PreparedDept. Adult BevWalmart 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats Just Walk Out gives Whole Foods stores an edge, data shows The two stores in the chain outfitted with Amazon’s checkout-free technology did better in some ways than nearby locations without the automated system during the second half of 2022, Placer.ai found. Grocery Dive January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 < 1 min read Whole FoodsBrick and MortarData & InsightsTechnology & InnovationTech: CashierlessAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats Dollar General tests mobile healthcare clinics at three stores Dollar General is partnering with DocGo to test mobile healthcare clinics at three stores in Tennessee. The clinics will provide customers with access to “quick, easy health visits…right outside the store.” RetailWire January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 < 1 min read Health & WellnessDollar GeneralBrick and MortarPartnerships 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats VeraViews Welcomes Hoopla Digital as a Demand Partner VeraViews, the advertising technology platform built to deliver transparent and auditable invalid traffic (IVT) prevention, announced today that it had welcomed Hoopla Digital as a demand partner, as it continues to expand its demand sources amid the addition of growing numbers of clients to its ad stack. VeraViews’ new demand partner Hoopla Digital works with […] Modern Retail January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 < 1 min read PartnershipsInternational - UKTechnology & InnovationStore Location 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats CJ Lang selects Relex to automate and optimise supply chain processes CJ Lang & Son, the wholesaler for Spar in Scotland, has selected Relex Solutions, provider of unified supply chain and retail planning solutions, to automate and optimise its supply chain processes. Relex will deliver integrated store and DC forecasting and replenishment, as well as improved allocations and promotional forecasting for CJ Lang’s company owned stores […] Talking Retail January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 < 1 min read Operations & Supply ChainStrategyBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats The Home Depot’s VP of Technology: ‘Success is Removing Friction From the Customer’s Interconnected Journey’ The Home Depot is making technology investments to enhance an interconnected shopping journey for its customers. While at the National Retail Federation Big Show in New York City last week, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan spoke with Muzammil Akram, vice president of technology and store systems at The Home Depot, to learn more about the tools the home improvement retailer […] Kristina Stidham January 25, 2023January 26, 2023 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationHome DepotShoppersDept. NonfoodCustomer ExperienceAssociatesTrends: TechMarketing: SocialBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats Millennials Dominated Holiday Shopping Spend — Here’s What it Means for 2023 In a year when holiday spending on gifts, travel and entertainment was down 1 percent from the year prior, one age group bucked that trend in a huge way. Millennials, perhaps aided by increased incomes due to “The Great Reshuffle,” told us it would spend a whopping 11 percent more than it did in 2021, […] Written by Kelly Pedersen January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats Retail Traffic Trends #112: Consumer Habits 2023 While some trends come and go, there were a few trends that have stayed with consumers throughout the year. As online shopping continues to be a popular choice for consumers, physical stores can offer shoppers perks that e-commerce can’t replicate. This week we look at trends to increase foot traffic and customer loyalty. […] Written by Doorcounts January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats Just Walk Out gives Whole Foods stores an edge, data shows The two stores in the chain outfitted with Amazon’s checkout-free technology did better in some ways than nearby locations without the automated system during the second half of 2022, Placer.ai found. Written by Grocery Dive January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats ShopRite adds online filters to help shoppers choose products and recipes The improvements are intended to help shoppers find products and recipes that meet specific criteria, such as dairy-free, vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free. Written by Grocery Dive January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats 7 online grocery trends for retailers to watch Online grocery shopping is here to stay. Top online grocery trends include AI tools, drone delivery, data security, and ready-made meals. Written by Future of Commerce January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked