Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Amazon Fresh: The Copycat Grocer Abandoning Innovation for Imitation From the outset, Amazon has been synonymous with innovation. The company disrupted the entire retail landscape with its commitment to price competitiveness, customer-centric operations, and an unmatched logistical network. Now then according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® believes, in a perplexing pivot, Amazon Fresh has devolved into a […] Grocerant Guru September 6, 2024September 6, 2024 4 min read AmazonDept. FreshConsumersData & InsightsTechnology & InnovationShoppersTescoOperations & Supply ChainDeliveryInternationalTech: CashierlessRestaurantsRegional GroceryPricing & PromotionsPredictions and ForecastsOwned Brands (Private Label)International - UKMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: In StoreKrogerBrick and MortarDept. NonfoodWalmartAlbertsons / Safeway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Nonfood The Growing Pet Wellness Market: Trends and Opportunities for Retailers By Matt Simon, Executive Director, Retail Ask any pet parent and they’ll likely agree: The saying “you’re only as happy as your saddest child” doesn’t just apply to the parents of humans. Our Shopper Insights Survey found 86% of respondents in households with a dog or a cat said their pets contribute to their overall […] Circana September 6, 2024September 6, 2024 3 min read Dept. PetConsumersHealth & WellnessDept. GroceryInsight ProvidersDept. RefrigeratedThick DataDept. FreshData & InsightsExecutivesEconomyShoppersOwned Brands (Private Label)Dept. Natural / OrganicCOVID19Dept. Toys & GamesBig DataESG and CSRDept. NonfoodAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces In Vitro Diagnostics Quality Controls: Safeguarding Precision in Diagnostics Worldwide introduction: In vitro diagnostics (IVD) have become indispensable in modern healthcare, helping clinicians diagnose, monitor, and treat diseases precisely. These tests are crucial in patient care, from detecting infectious diseases to assessing chronic conditions. But behind every accurate and reliable test lies a robust system of quality controls (QCs), ensuring that these diagnostic tools deliver […] BCC Research September 6, 2024September 6, 2024 < 1 min read Marketing: Social MediaHealth & WellnessDept. Nonfood 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation The cloud hosting dilemma: navigating the options for your business Deciding on cloud hosting for your business can feel like venturing into a labyrinth of technical jargon and endless options. With promises of scalability, cost-efficiency, and security, the cloud offers undeniable benefits, but how do you choose the right path for your business? The truth is, cloud hosting isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution. Different businesses have […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub September 6, 2024September 6, 2024 4 min read Technology & InnovationData & InsightsOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: In StoreSustainabilityPricing & PromotionsAssociatesResults & InvestmentDept. NonfoodShoppersStrategyTargetHealth & WellnessTwitter 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Why Sephora sponsored Remezcla’s beauty vertical to reach Latin consumers The retailer is working to create “the world’s most inclusive beauty community,” even as DEI and purpose-driven marketing face backlash. MarketingDive September 6, 2024September 6, 2024 < 1 min read ConsumersDept. HBCSponsoredInclusivity 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Labor Day Recap We hope everyone had a fantastic Labor Day Weekend! In this edition, we’ll analyze the performance of the furniture and mattress industries during this holiday week compared to last year. Analyzing the data from Labor Day weekends in 2023 and 2024 provides valuable insights into how these sectors performed over the holiday, highlighting significant changes […] Trakwell.ai (formerly Doorcounts) September 6, 2024September 6, 2024 4 min read Data & InsightsAITechnology & InnovationAssociatesHoliday & EventsMarketing: Social MediaStore LocationDeliveryConsumersPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: TradeTrends: MarketingData VisualizationPricing & PromotionsStrategyTrends: Retail 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Adult Beverage Molson Coors Walks Away from DEI Policies Molson Coors has joined the growing list of large consumer-facing companies to disavow their diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies, according to Bloomberg. Brewbound September 6, 2024September 6, 2024 < 1 min read CPG: Adult BeverageInclusivityConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Merchandising Walmart expands marketplace offerings with StockX sneaker deal The big box retailer executive Manish Joneja said the broadened assortment should draw more buyers. RetailDive September 5, 2024September 5, 2024 < 1 min read WalmartRecommerceMerchandisingExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights From Reactive to Proactive: Predictive Analytics in Retail Predictive analytics is revolutionizing the retail industry by shifting the business approach from reactive to proactive. Utilizing historical data, predictive models forecast future trends, customer behaviors, and potential market changes, allowing retailers to anticipate and prepare rather than simply react. Understanding Predictive Analytics Predictive analytics involves using data, statistical algorithms, and machine learning techniques to […] Wiser Retail Strategies September 5, 2024September 5, 2024 2 min read Data & InsightsShoppersPredictions and ForecastsOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: In StoreStrategyDept. NonfoodAIConsumersCompetitionMarketing: Loyalty & Subscription 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Marketers Need Authority To Build Profitable Brands Strong brands produce significant, sustainable value for the firm. There is no real debate about this fact. The value of a brand can also be readily measured: it is the price premium the brand commands relative to a comparable unbranded product. And, unlike other easily imitated product or service differences, like quality and price, a […] Branding Strategy September 5, 2024September 5, 2024 3 min read Marketing: BrandStrategyThick DataExecutivesOperations & Supply ChainShoppersAssociatesSustainabilityResults & InvestmentConsumersPricing & PromotionsMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: Digital MediaData & InsightsHealth & WellnessESG and CSRDept. PerimeterDept. FreshTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Amazon Vs. Walmart: Revenue And Profit Comparison, 2010–2024 Forrester Principal Forecast Analyst Jitender Miglani analyzes Amazon’s year-over-year revenue growth in comparison to Walmart in this blog. Forrester September 5, 2024September 9, 2024 < 1 min read WalmartAmazonPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
Corporate Strategy Is Your Vision Guiding Or Misguiding Your Strategy? Here’s one of the most popular and least effective management methods: a strategy template that starts with a company’s Vision and Mission and cascades down to Strategies and Objectives. This strategy template has many problems, such as not mentioning customers’ priorities or your competitive strengths (these should be foundational!). It often produces vague, generic results […] Branding Strategy September 5, 2024September 5, 2024 2 min read StrategyMarketing: BrandTechnology & InnovationAIPredictions and ForecastsShoppersRestaurantsSustainabilityStore LocationOwned Brands (Private Label)Marketing: In StoreDept. Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation How to Get My Invention Developed in The U.S. In 2024, product development is still going strong. If you’re an aspiring inventor with a great idea that could change the world, you might wonder how to make it a reality. So, how do you bring an invention to life? This article will guide you through the process of developing your idea. It will start […] Retail Bound September 5, 2024September 5, 2024 6 min read Technology & InnovationLegal & CriminalOperations & Supply ChainResults & InvestmentConsumersCompetitionPartnershipsStrategyTargetGovernmentData & InsightsPredictions and ForecastsDept. NonfoodESG and CSRPepsiCoMarketing: Social MediaShoppersMarketing: In Store 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit Illicit vapes seized from Rochdale shops by police and Trading Standards Rochdale’s Neighbourhood Team are continuing to target illicit vapes, illegal products, and unlicensed premises with days of action with partner agencies within the community. Last week Greater Manchester Police officers joined members of Rochdale’s Trading Standards team and licensing officers to visit a range of… This story continues at Illicit vapes seized from Rochdale shops […] Talking Retail September 5, 2024September 5, 2024 < 1 min read TargetPartnershipsAgencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: HBC Olbas launches return-to-school campaign As children return to school this week, Olbas has launched a new campaign to raise awareness of the benefits of its products to stave of winter illnesses. Dr Roger Henderson, family GP and spokesperson for Olbas, said: “Siblings may be more prone to catching something… This story continues at Olbas launches return-to-school campaign Or just […] Talking Retail September 5, 2024September 5, 2024 < 1 min read Health & WellnessDept. HBC 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer FSA warns c-stores and consumers of potentially deadly fake vodka The FSA (Food Standards Agency) has been made aware of the production and distribution of counterfeit vodka labelled as Glen’s Vodka. Genuine Glen’s Vodka is widely sold in convenience stores across the UK. Food Standards Scotland, external (FSS) had previously warned that fake Glen’s Vodka had been… This story continues at FSA warns c-stores and consumers of […] Talking Retail September 5, 2024September 5, 2024 < 1 min read ConsumersDept. Adult BevLegal & CriminalBrick and MortarDept. GroceryOperations & Supply ChainInternational - UK 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Restaurants Chipotle and Spirit Team Up for Costume Collection Launch in Time for Halloween Chipotle is the first restaurant brand to create meme-inspired costumes with Spirit Halloween. RetailWire September 5, 2024September 5, 2024 < 1 min read RestaurantsHoliday & Events 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Nonfood New Ecommerce Tools: September 5, 2024 This week: holiday selling, recommerce platforms, AI-powered sales assistants, payments, search optimization, and last-mile delivery management. The post New Ecommerce Tools: September 5, 2024 appeared first on Practical Ecommerce. Practical Ecommerce September 5, 2024September 5, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. NonfoodData & InsightsRecommerceTechnology & InnovationHoliday & EventsDeliveryAI 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Birkenstock program members spend 25% more than other consumers [[{“value”:” Dive Brief The footwear company is looking to expand its brick-and-mortar footprint and grow its online membership to create lifelong customers. Published Sept. 5, 2024 Pedestrians pass a Birkenstock store on Oct. 10, 2023, in Venice, California. Ethan Swope via Getty Images “}]] RetailDive September 5, 2024September 5, 2024 < 1 min read ConsumersDept. Apparel 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value Dollar General and Dollar Tree see lackluster Q2 results but bright spot with consumables Pressures on consumer spending are impacting both discounters, executives noted in their recent earnings calls. Grocery Dive September 5, 2024September 5, 2024 < 1 min read Dollar TreeDollar GeneralResults & InvestmentExecutivesConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Hy-Vee streamlines c-store food ordering tech The retailer’s Fast & Fresh banner partnered with Deliverect to automate order input, improve curbside pickup notifications and make other changes. Grocery Dive September 5, 2024September 5, 2024 < 1 min read Hy-VeeTechnology & InnovationRegional GroceryDept. GroceryBOPISDept. Fresh 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Associates & Employees Aldi hiring more than 13K new employees The fast-growing discount grocer plans to bring on thousands of store and warehouse workers and increase its national average hourly pay. Grocery Dive September 5, 2024September 5, 2024 < 1 min read AssociatesRegional GroceryAldiOperations & Supply Chain 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Pizza Hut turns TikTok content into real-world currency for My Box promo Focused in the UAE, the “Pay With Your Trend” effort asks consumers to post a trendy video on TikTok featuring the customizable meal to earn free food. MarketingDive September 5, 2024September 5, 2024 < 1 min read TikTokMarketing: Social MediaRestaurantsConsumersDept. Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing ‘The year of implementation’: How marketers are leveraging AI on mobile While AI has its place in the realms of social media, mobile commerce, apps and more, a sea of questions remain around regulation and brand safety. MarketingDive September 5, 2024September 5, 2024 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationAIMobile commerceMarketing: Social MediaGovernmentESG and CSR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Tilray Brands Cuts Jobs Within Beverage Division Tilray Brands has restructured its workforce and cut “a limited number of employees across various departments,” the company confirmed to Brewbound. Brewbound September 5, 2024September 5, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. BeverageAssociatesDept. Adult Bev 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit When Food Marketing Partnerships Go Wrong: 7 Key Mistakes and 7 Ways to Prevent Them Consumers are dynamic not static according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® thus, partnerships between brands and other entities, such as sports teams or entertainment franchises, can be a powerful way to boost visibility, connect with consumers, and drive sales. However, when these partnerships go wrong, the fallout can […] Grocerant Guru September 5, 2024September 5, 2024 4 min read PartnershipsData & InsightsDept. GroceryConsumersLegal & CriminalResults & InvestmentMarketing: Social MediaStrategyRestaurantsMeta (Facebook)ConsultingTwitterESG and CSRShoppersTargetTechnology & InnovationWalmart 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Drug Walgreens sued by shareholder amid plummeting stock price The company’s top directors — including CEO Tim Wentworth and CFO Manmohan Mahajan — allegedly breached their fiduciary duty by inflating Walgreens’ performance projections. RetailDive September 5, 2024September 5, 2024 < 1 min read WalgreensExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Kroger and Albertsons CEOs testify in antitrust case The heads of the two grocery giants defend their merger proposal in week two of the trial in Oregon Supermarket News September 5, 2024September 5, 2024 < 1 min read Regional GroceryLegal & CriminalKrogerGovernmentAlbertsons / SafewayMergers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Finance Caseys Announces First Quarter Results ANKENY, Iowa–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Casey’s General Stores, Inc. (“Casey’s” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: CASY) one of the leading convenience store chains in the United States, today announced financial results for the three months ended July 31, 2024. First Quarter Key Highlights Diluted EPS of $4.83, up 7% from the same period a year ago. Net income was […] BusinessWire - Conference Calls September 5, 2024September 5, 2024 < 1 min read Results & InvestmentCasey's General StoresBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables NIKE, Inc. Announces First Quarter Fiscal 2025 Earnings and Conference Call BEAVERTON, Ore.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–NIKE, Inc. (NYSE: NKE) plans to release its first quarter fiscal 2025 financial results on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at approximately 1:15 p.m. PT, following the close of regular stock market trading hours. Following the news release, NIKE, Inc. management will host a conference call beginning at 2:00 p.m. PT to review results. […] BusinessWire - Conference Calls September 5, 2024September 5, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. ApparelResults & InvestmentPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Corporate Strategy Six issues Brian Niccol will have to fix at Starbucks as he takes over as CEO Former Chipotle CEO Brian Niccol is starting as chief executive of Starbucks. Written by CNBC September 9, 2024September 9, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Trends & External Forces The Friday Checkout: How strong can C&S be without Safeway? In a letter that surfaced during the federal Kroger-Albertsons merger trial, C&S told the FTC it would be able to “compete more effectively” if the grocers divest a stronger banner. Written by Grocery Dive September 6, 2024September 9, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Channel: Mass Walmart Tops List of Leading US Retailers By 2023 Sales Walmart leads Forrester’s 2023 US retailer ranking, with Amazon in second. The top 10, representing 38% of total retail sales, remain unchanged from 2022. Walmart has once again secured the top position in Forrester’s annual ranking of the 67 largest US retailers (ranked by 2023 US net retail sales), with Amazon following closely in second […] Written by Forrester September 5, 2024September 9, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Increasing ROI From In-Store Promotions The post Increasing ROI From In-Store Promotions appeared first on SPINS. Written by Spins September 5, 2024September 5, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Charts: U.S. Consumer Outlook Q3 2024 Per a new McKinsey survey, U.S consumers are increasingly optimistic about the economy. Some even “splurged” on spending this summer. The post Charts: U.S. Consumer Outlook Q3 2024 appeared first on Practical Ecommerce. Written by Practical Ecommerce September 5, 2024September 9, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked