Stores & Formats Retail, CPG, logistics location intelligence startup dataplor secures Series A funding round led by Spark Capital Global location intelligence provider, dataplor, has announced a $10.6 million Series A funding round led by Spark Capital. This takes the total raised to date to $20.3 million. The round, which included participation from Quest Venture Partners, Acronym Venture Capital, Circadian Ventures, Two Lanterns Venture Partners and APA Venture Partners, will boost dataplor’s expansion plans, […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub April 18, 2024April 18, 2024 2 min read Data & InsightsResults & InvestmentPartnershipsTechnology & InnovationStore LocationMarketing: Social MediaOperations & Supply ChainTwitterStart UpsPredictions and ForecastsAIExecutivesInternationalConsumersPricing & Promotions 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats NACDS lauds enactment of Oregon PBM Reform Bill SALEM, OR – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) is applauding the enactment of Oregon House Bill (HB) 4149. The measure, which was signed into law by Governor Tina Kotek (D), promises to help reduce prescription drug costs and preserve Oregonians’ vital access to pharmacy care by holding pharmacy benefit managers (PBM) accountable. […] MMR April 18, 2024April 18, 2024 2 min read Health & WellnessMarketing: Social MediaDept. PharmacyPredictions and ForecastsGovernmentExecutivesConsumersBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats Michaels lowers prices on thousands of items IRVING, Texas — The arts & crafts specialty retailer Michaels has announced lower prices on over 5,000 items, offering its customers the opportunity to save on the products they buy most, the company said on Thursday. Lower prices are now in effect across such categories as home décor, art supplies, seasonal items, kids’ projects, wall […] MMR April 18, 2024April 18, 2024 2 min read ShoppersData & InsightsMerchandisingMarketing: In StorePricing & PromotionsMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationInternational - North AmericaExecutivesDept. ApparelBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats Three Prevalent Threats Against Online Shoppers In 2024 Online shopping continues to grow as a significant part of modern commerce. Data from Forbes Advisor shows that global retail e-commerce sales will hit $6.3 trillion in 2024, making up around a fifth of all retail transactions. The rise of online shopping has been advantageous but has also brought a host of challenges. Consumers, in […] Retail Minded April 18, 2024April 18, 2024 4 min read Technology & InnovationAIShoppersLegal & CriminalMarketing: Social MediaESG and CSRPredictions and ForecastsData & InsightsConsumersDeliveryMeta (Facebook)Pricing & PromotionsResults & InvestmentStore LocationMarketing: BrandTikTok 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats Just Released: Q1 Home Furnishing Benchmark Exciting news – our Q1 Home Furnishing Benchmark Report is now available! In this week’s newsletter, we’ll dive into the latest trends and insights from the furniture and mattress industry’s performance at the beginning of the year. Join us as we uncover what these trends signify for the months ahead and how they might shape […] Trakwell.ai (formerly Doorcounts) April 18, 2024April 18, 2024 2 min read Data & InsightsTechnology & InnovationAIPredictions and ForecastsShoppersDept. ApparelMars Inc.BNPLThick DataTrends: FinanceBrick and MortarConsumersMarketing: TradeRecommerceTech: IoTPepsiCoTrends: Retail 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats Influencer-Inspired Resale Site Detoure Opens First Store in LA Image courtesy Detoure Detoure, a resale marketplace that curates styles from influencers, will open its first permanent brick-and-mortar thrift store April 20 on Los Angeles’ Melrose Avenue. Over the past three years the site has hosted more than 50 pop-ups across the U.S. that regularly go viral on social media. Launched in 2021, Detoure sources secondhand […] Retail TouchPoints April 18, 2024April 18, 2024 < 1 min read Marketing: Social MediaMeta (Facebook)ESG and CSRShoppersPredictions and ForecastsConsumersRecommerceStore LocationOperations & Supply ChainDept. ApparelDelivery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats Once Again Fresh Food Focus Pays Off as Busy Consumers Embrace C-Store Eats Time-starved consumers are increasingly turning to convenience stores for their prepared food needs, according to new research I’ve been digging into. This is a major win for the c-store industry, which has invested heavily in recent years to develop high-quality, fresh food offerings. The 2024 Convenience Store News Realities of the Aisle Study, surveying […] Grocerant Guru April 18, 2024April 18, 2024 3 min read Dept. GroceryConsumersData & InsightsMarketing: Social MediaDept. FreshBrick and MortarDept. PerimeterDept. BeverageTwitterDept. DeliDept. Fresh PreparedMeta (Facebook)Dept. NonfoodESG and CSRPredictions and ForecastsShoppersTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats Kendra Scott teams up with LoveShackFancy on capsule collection The six-piece collection ties in design elements from both brands and will be available for purchase online and in Kendra Scott’s stores. RetailDive April 18, 2024April 18, 2024 < 1 min read Brick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats Amazon begins offering Dash Carts to other grocers The plan comes a few weeks after the company announced it was pulling Just Walk Out technology from Amazon Fresh stores. RetailDive April 18, 2024April 18, 2024 < 1 min read AmazonTechnology & InnovationTech: CashierlessDept. FreshBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats Why Amazon’s Just Walk Out initiative failed – and why it’s not the end of checkout free technology It recently emerged that Amazon’s Just Walk Out offering is being dropped from Amazon Fresh stores. However, it’s not checkout-free tech that’s failing, it’s the fact that Amazon’s checkout free solution doesn’t work, especially in grocery retailers, argues Will Glaser, Founder and CEO at Grabango. In the dynamic grocery retail landscape, a transformative wave is […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub April 18, 2024April 18, 2024 3 min read Technology & InnovationAmazonMarketing: Social MediaTwitterTech: CashierlessShoppersMerchandisingConsumersPredictions and ForecastsDept. FreshAldiRegional GroceryBrick and MortarStore FormatDept. PerimeterTrends: TechDept. Natural / OrganicCustomer ExperienceMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionExecutivesHealth & WellnessTrends: RetailMarketing: TradeTrends: ConsumerSponsored 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats JCPenney Aims to Give $500 Million Back to Customers with Revamped Rewards Program JCPenney is the latest retailer to reconfigure its rewards program with the debut of a simplified loyalty offering that nearly doubles the rate at which members earn rewards. With this enhanced earning potential, JCPenney estimates that it could return as much as half-a-billion dollars back to its customers in the form of rewards, said Katie […] Retail TouchPoints April 18, 2024April 18, 2024 2 min read Marketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionShoppersTargetRegional GroceryAlbertsons / SafewayPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Social MediaCustomer ExperienceLowesCVSPricing & PromotionsStrategyDept. HBCExecutivesBrick and MortarMarketing: TradeMarketing: Direct & Personalization 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats ACS highlights scale of crime against c-stores to Home Affairs Select Committee ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) has given evidence to the Home Affairs Select Committee, highlighting the human impact of crime on local shops and the challenges retailers face when reporting crime to the police. The Home Affairs Select Committee is taking evidence from the… This story continues at ACS highlights scale of crime against […] Talking Retail April 17, 2024April 17, 2024 < 1 min read Brick and MortarPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats BP invests in Auror retail crime intelligence platform and Reveal body cameras BP has announced it is continuing to invest in the security of its retail team members by rolling out the Auror retail crime intelligence platform across its 300 company-owned stores and is implementing Reveal body worn cameras at stores experiencing higher levels of abuse and… This story continues at BP invests in Auror retail crime […] Talking Retail April 17, 2024April 17, 2024 < 1 min read BPBrick and MortarPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats URBN to Deploy Common Payments Infrastructure Across Brands URBN, parent company of Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie, Free People and FP Movement, will adopt Stripe as its primary payments infrastructure for both online and in-store sales, consolidating the majority of its North American payments volume onto the solution provider. “Payments are a critical link between our brands and millions of URBN customers who expect checkouts […] Retail TouchPoints April 17, 2024April 17, 2024 < 1 min read Results & InvestmentOwned Brands (Private Label)Marketing: Social MediaExecutivesPredictions and ForecastsStore LocationShoppersMarketing: In StoreDept. NonfoodData & InsightsBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats Walmart teams with Jessica Simpson on apparel line BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart is collaborating with celebrity Jessica Simpson’s apparel brand on a new collection of women’s clothing, swimwear and jewelry, including many items designed exclusively for Walmart. “I am so excited to partner with Walmart to bring our collection to a whole new group of dynamic and beautiful customers,” said Jessica Simpson. “Walmart […] MMR April 17, 2024April 17, 2024 2 min read Dept. ApparelWalmartShoppersSustainabilityPartnershipsExecutivesBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats Q1 2024 State of the Industry with Sri & PVSB Sri & PVSB use this episode to riff on the state of the omnichannel industry and current topics: What’s the latest perspective on retail media with a new name for The Dome depot media? It just doesn’t slow down, does it? Is it really return to store? Is traffic back and does focus really need […] The CPG Guys April 17, 2024April 17, 2024 2 min read Technology & InnovationAIPodcastsOmnichannelPredictions and ForecastsStreamingMarketing: BroadcastMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: Retail MediaStore Locationsocial commerceESG and CSRTikTok 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats Beyoncé’s LEVII’S JEANS: A Retail Revival Fueled by Star Power In an era when online shopping dominates the retail landscape, Beyoncé’s new hit single, LEVII’S JEANS, is proving that the right cultural moment, fueled by star power, can still drive fans to brick-and-mortar stores in droves. According to data from geospatial insights company pass_by, Levi’s stores across the U.S. witnessed a remarkable 19.87 percent surge […] TotalRetail April 17, 2024April 17, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. ApparelBrick and MortarData & InsightsTrends: RetailPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats Bath & Body Works opens first store in London A second location will open in the city this fall, as the company looks internationally to spur growth. RetailDive April 16, 2024April 16, 2024 < 1 min read International - UKStore Location 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats How Malls Are Making a Comeback in 2024 Shopping Centers have proved their resilience over the past couple of years, staging an impressive comeback following the back-to-back challenges of COVID restrictions and inflation. But although foot traffic is bouncing back, shopping habits are changing — and leading malls are trying new tactics to draw consumers through their doors. Analyzing location intelligence metrics for […] TotalRetail April 16, 2024April 17, 2024 3 min read Brick and MortarTechnology & InnovationAIConsumersPredictions and ForecastsStore LocationCOVID19Pop UpsDeliveryOperations & Supply ChainAssociatesData & InsightsWeatherEconomyDept. FuelHoliday & EventsMarketing: In StoreShoppersSustainability 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats New Report Identifies the US Merchants With the Best Gift Card Programs For the seventh consecutive year, NAPCO Research and Blackhawk Network have partnered to produce an industry-leading report on U.S. merchants’ gift card programs. The 2024 assessment included a review of retailers’ e-commerce gift card offerings (desktop, mobile web, mobile app, device agnostic), including the purchaser and recipient experience for both digital and physical cards of […] TotalRetail April 16, 2024April 17, 2024 3 min read Predictions and ForecastsData & InsightsHoliday & EventsTechnology & InnovationMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionConsumersShoppersDept. PerimeterDept. FreshGamingData VisualizationDeliveryMarketing: TradeBrick and MortarAcquisition 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats Hunts Spar group launches in-store Parcel+ concept Lawrence Hunt & Co has introduced an innovative solution into one of its Spar stores that it said could be a gamechanger for how the group handles parcels. The company’s new package handling concept under a freshly created Parcel+ brand has launched at Spar Willow… This story continues at Hunts Spar group launches in-store Parcel+ […] Talking Retail April 16, 2024April 16, 2024 < 1 min read Marketing: In StorePredictions and ForecastsBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats From Reusable to Recycled: Walmart Canada Pilots Program Giving New Life to Blue Bags Walmart Canada, in partnership with TerraCycle, will mark Earth Day on April 22 with a “Fresh Start” Day of Action, encouraging consumers to recycle their used blue Walmart shopping bags as part of a free national recycling pilot program. TerraCycle will launder usable bags and donate them for reuse by charity partners; bags that are […] Retail TouchPoints April 16, 2024April 16, 2024 2 min read SustainabilityWalmartInternational - North AmericaDeliveryPartnershipsMarketing: Social MediaOperations & Supply ChainPhilanthropyConsumersPredictions and ForecastsHoliday & EventsExecutivesDept. GroceryDept. FreshStore Location 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats The Grocerant Guru: Unveiling the Efficiency Engine of the Future – The Rise of Grocerants Steven Johnson is the Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. He has spent years dissecting the ever-evolving food industry landscape. Today, he wants to delve into a niche that’s not only thriving but fundamentally transforming how we source, prepare, and consume food: the grocerant niche. For the uninitiated, grocerants are establishments including […] Grocerant Guru April 16, 2024April 16, 2024 3 min read Data & InsightsDept. GroceryRestaurantsDept. FreshPredictions and ForecastsAssociatesDept. Fresh PreparedDept. DeliShoppersOperations & Supply ChainCustomer ExperienceInternationalSustainabilityBrick and MortarDept. PerimeterMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationMarketing: TradeNestle 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats How Your Retail Location Can Maximize Foot Traffic Retail sales were reported to have dropped in January after a busy holiday season and we’ve entered what’s traditionally the slowest season in retail. This post-holiday slump has coincided with lasting inflation and a significant drop in foot traffic, according to Adentro. However, although spending typically slows this time of year, it’s far from standstill. […] TotalRetail April 16, 2024April 17, 2024 < 1 min read Store LocationHoliday & EventsEconomy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats Parfetts’ Birmingham depot reaches Go Local stores milestone Parfetts has marked the first anniversary of its Birmingham depot by reaching the milestone of 60 Go Local stores in the region. The Birmingham-based team of retail development advisors has grown to 10 to support further expansion. Parfetts is celebrating the milestone with a ‘Birmingham… This story continues at Parfetts’ Birmingham depot reaches Go Local […] Talking Retail April 16, 2024April 16, 2024 < 1 min read Brick and MortarPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats Morrisons Media Group ramps up retail media offering, including digital screens on Market Street food counters Morrisons Media Group (MMG) is introducing new retail media opportunities in a bid to further connect Morrisons customers with their favourite brands. First up, digital screens are being introduced at Morrisons Market Street food counters. The screens provide brands the opportunity to promote products that complement the counter range on offer as well as an additional […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub April 16, 2024April 16, 2024 2 min read Technology & InnovationAIShoppersMarketing: Retail MediaData & InsightsPricing & PromotionsDept. GroceryDept. DeliDept. Fresh PreparedMeta (Facebook)Brick and MortarMarketing: Social MediaInternational - UKMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: In StoreDept. FreshPartnershipsPredictions and ForecastsCOVID19Agencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats How Boisson Unlocked New Opportunities for NA Boisson was created to make it easier for consumers to discover and learn about non-alcoholic beverage brands. The company helped jumpstart the market, which is projected to have a 25% compound annual growth rate through 2028. Founder Nick Bodkins had a vision where Boisson was “the Sephora of NA,” bringing together the power of an […] Retail Remix Podcast April 15, 2024April 15, 2024 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationPodcastsPredictions and ForecastsDept. BeverageOmnichannelTrends: RetailBrick and MortarIndustry Conferences and EventsMarketing: Social MediaConsumersOperations & Supply ChainStrategyBankruptcyData & InsightsShoppersResults & InvestmentExecutivesAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats Fly by Jing lowers prices as it expands into over 2K Walmart stores The price reductions come as consumers feel the pressure of inflation, especially in the grocery category. RetailDive April 15, 2024April 15, 2024 < 1 min read WalmartBrick and MortarConsumersEconomy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats Report: Retail Sales Grew at a Steady Pace in March Retail sales grew at a steady pace in March in part due to wage gains and easing inflation for goods, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor report, powered by Affinity Solutions, released on Monday by the National Retail Federation (NRF). According to the Retail Monitor report, total retail sales were up 2.72 percent unadjusted year-over-year […] 0 Author Missing April 15, 2024April 15, 2024 2 min read ConsumersEconomyPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: UGCBrick and MortarRestaurantsData & InsightsDept. FuelDept. Sporting goodsExecutivesHealth & WellnessDept. NonfoodAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats Unlock Omnichannel Customer Loyalty With Composable Commerce Regardless of the time, location or platform that customers choose to interact with their favorite brands, they expect a personalized and engaging experience. And for businesses that can deliver a unified experience, meeting customers’ heightened expectations is a great opportunity to outperform rivals. In fact, 80 percent of customers admit that the experience a company […] 0 Author Missing April 15, 2024April 15, 2024 3 min read ShoppersOmnichannelCustomer ExperienceDept. NonfoodMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionData & InsightsStrategyPricing & PromotionsTechnology & InnovationMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationMarketing: Social MediaStore LocationBrick and MortarExecutivesMeta (Facebook)Results & InvestmentSustainabilityTikTok 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats Walmart’s new combo will aid suppliers Walmart Luminate and Walmart Connect to become Walmart Luminate Insights Activation Written by Supermarket News April 18, 2024April 18, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats Amazon introduces shoppable, ad-supported channel to Prime Video, Freevee The channel leverages Amazon’s “shop the show” technology to enable viewers to easily purchase content seen on their TV screen via a mobile device. Written by MarketingDive April 18, 2024April 18, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats Asics creates a circular shoe, returns program The sporting goods company designed a shoe ready to undergo recycling at the end of its use. Written by RetailDive April 18, 2024April 18, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats Retailers Gain Control of Their Sustainability Goals as the ESG Storm Clouds Start to Gather Over Operations Using event-driven architecture (EDA), retailers must link essential data at speed and scale throughout their ecosystems near and far to come to grips with now essential environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting in three key areas. 1. Dead Heading — Optimizing Transportation/Emissions on Every Journey When it comes to transportation within the retail sector, any […] Written by TotalRetail April 18, 2024April 18, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats Why Amazon’s Just Walk Out initiative failed – and why it’s not the end of checkout free technology It recently emerged that Amazon’s Just Walk Out offering is being dropped from Amazon Fresh stores. However, it’s not checkout-free tech that’s failing, it’s the fact that Amazon’s checkout free solution doesn’t work, especially in grocery retailers, argues Will Glaser, Founder and CEO at Grabango. In the dynamic grocery retail landscape, a transformative wave is […] Written by Retail Technology Innovation Hub April 18, 2024April 18, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked