Channel: Delivery 7-Eleven Acquires Skipcart, Restaurant Food Delivery Business The Information reports that 7-Eleven has acquired Skipcart, described as “a four-year-old startup that developed a major network of drivers for fast delivery of restaurant food and other goods in the U.S.” Terms of the deal were not disclosed, though two years ago Skipcart was valued at $65 million; according to the story, “the company […] MorningNewsBeat August 5, 2022August 5, 2022 < 1 min read Food Delivery7-Eleven & SpeedwayDeliveryRestaurantsDept. GroceryDoorDashGopuffCompetitionDept. Natural / OrganicHealth & WellnessDept. Adult BevQ Commerce 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Convenience 7-Eleven reduces corporate head count Retail Customer Experience August 3, 2022August 3, 2022 < 1 min read 7-Eleven & Speedway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Restaurants, Grocerants, C-Stores Should Source Local Brand Local Supply chain problems? When it comes to retail foodservice including C-stores, delis, and restaurants Steven Johnson, Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® believes the same way Joseph Bona & James Owens do. Joseph Bona is founding partner and president of Bona Design Lab and James Owens, AIA, NCARB, is a vice president and […] Grocerant Guru August 1, 2022August 1, 2022 5 min read Dept. GroceryBrick and MortarAmazonConsumersRestaurantsData & InsightsShoppersMarketing: SocialDept. FreshDept. FuelStore LocationTechnology & InnovationEconomyDept. Adult BevOperations & Supply ChainDept. BeverageTwitterESG and CSRMeta (Facebook)PackagingNestleDept. PetMarketing: In StoreMerchandisingDept. ApparelPartnershipsPepsiCoStore FormatStrategyCPG: Adult BeverageCoca ColaBOPIS7-Eleven & Speedway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Convenience 7-Eleven Brightens Up Walking Summer time is outdoor time for most of us. Getting away from the gym, getting outdoors and walking, hiking, or running being outdoors brightens our days. 7-Eleven has given everyone many reasons to get out and stop by their stores this summer including free Slurpee’s, Big Bites for a buck, and a chance now to […] Grocerant Guru July 29, 2022July 29, 2022 3 min read 7-Eleven & SpeedwayDept. ApparelDept. BeverageDept. GroceryGoogleBig DataData & InsightsBrick and MortarPepsiCoExecutivesMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: SocialInternationalCoca ColaMarketing: BrandDeliveryPartnershipsRestaurants 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
Technology & Innovation Boots hooks up with MongoDB for first Innovation Station broadcast The Tech At Boots team has showcased MongoDB in the first ever Innovation Station broadcast. This is part of the Boots INNOVATE workspace, which launched last week in partnership with TCS at the retailer’s site in Nottingham. In a LinkedIn post, Lesley Caddow, Enterprise Account Executive at MongoDB, said: “With such a strong strategic partnership […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub July 25, 2022July 25, 2022 2 min read Technology & InnovationPartnershipsMarketing: SocialTwitterInternational - UKExecutivesPredictions and ForecastsDept. HBCDeliveryPricing & PromotionsMarketing: In Store7-Eleven & Speedway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Convenience 7-Eleven lays off about 880 corporate workers 7-Eleven is letting 880 corporate workers go following its acquisition of Speedway, announced in 2020. “We are just over a year into our integration process following the $21 billion Speedway acquisition and have made significant progress. As with any integration, our approach includes assessing our combined organization structure,” said a company spokesperson. RetailWire July 22, 2022July 22, 2022 < 1 min read 7-Eleven & SpeedwayAssociatesAcquisition 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Convenience 7-Eleven Cuts 880 Corporate Jobs as Part of Restructuring Convenience store chain 7-Eleven has cut roughly 880 corporate jobs in the United States, CNBC has learned, roughly a year after it completed its $21 billion acquisition of rival C-store and gas station business Speedway. The cuts were of certain jobs in the company’s Irving, Texas, and Enon, Ohio, support centers, as well as field […] Joe Keenan July 21, 2022July 22, 2022 < 1 min read 7-Eleven & SpeedwayDept. FuelGovernmentEconomyAcquisitionConsumersCOVID19Brick and MortarLegal & CriminalMergers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
Channel: Convenience Convenience store chain 7-Eleven cuts 880 corporate jobs as part of restructuring Convenience store chain 7-Eleven has cut 880 jobs in the United States, CNBC has learned. CNBC July 21, 2022July 21, 2022 < 1 min read 7-Eleven & Speedway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Boots INNOVATE launches in partnership with TCS and focuses on emerging tech Boots UK has launched a new INNOVATE workspace in partnership with TCS at its site in Nottingham. The aim is to encourage and nurture a startup culture. INNOVATE has been designed to be an agile incubator combining creative space with top talent and evolving technology. The workspace is made up of a variety of collaboration […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub July 21, 2022July 21, 2022 2 min read Technology & InnovationPartnershipsInternational - UKMarketing: SocialTwitterExecutivesDeliveryMarketing: In StorePricing & Promotions7-Eleven & Speedway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing DPD UK teams with Quadient on network of smart parcel lockers Parcel delivery firm DPD has partnered with Quadient to access a new UK wide network of smart parcel lockers. Quadient will initially install 500 contactless locker stations this year, with a plan for 5,000 in the coming years. 200 of the initial installations will be 24/7 outdoor facilities, and locations could include shopping precincts, housing […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub July 19, 2022July 19, 2022 2 min read Marketing: SocialTwitterDeliveryInternational - UKBOPISExecutivesTechnology & InnovationResults & InvestmentLegal & CriminalSustainabilityShoppersDept. Natural / OrganicESG and CSRDept. NonfoodCOVID19ConsumersBrick and Mortar7-Eleven & Speedway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Morrisons extends Worldline in-store payments partnership Morrisons is adopting Worldline’s Lane/3000 PIN Pad as a core part of its in-store payment system. This will help the UK grocery giant manage the millions of multi-lane, self-check and restaurant transactions that are processed each day, enabling consumers to pay faster at the tills and reduce overall waiting times. Worldline has been supplying the […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub July 18, 2022July 18, 2022 < 1 min read ShoppersMarketing: SocialTwitterPartnershipsMarketing: In StoreTechnology & InnovationBrick and MortarInternational - UKRestaurantsOmnichannelCustomer ExperienceConsumersDept. Nonfood7-Eleven & Speedway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery Victoria’s Secret, Gopuff Cut Jobs to Streamline Operations Amid Economic Challenges Victoria’s Secret (VS&Co.) and Gopuff have become the latest retailers to make significant cuts to their workforce. VS&Co. is laying off about 5% of its home management staff, consisting of about 160 roles, as part of a wider reorganization effort that will unite the Victoria’s Secret, PINK and Beauty operations under one business structure. Gopuff […] Retail TouchPoints July 15, 2022July 15, 2022 4 min read GopuffQ CommerceDeliveryFood DeliveryOperations & Supply ChainExecutivesEconomyAssociatesPartnershipsShoppersCompetitionSustainabilityAmazonAlbertsons / SafewayMerchandisingDept. HBCGrubhubInternationalPredictions and ForecastsOmnichannelAcquisitionMergersRecommerce7-Eleven & SpeedwayTechnology & InnovationStart UpsResults & InvestmentDept. ApparelHoliday & EventsOwned Brands (Private Label)Strategy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats How 7-Eleven’s Evolution Stores Power Innovation Chainwide 7-Eleven has been expanding the boundaries of the convenience store concept with ongoing launches of its Evolution Stores. The retailer uses each of the nine locations to gain a better understanding of what shoppers want in their respective markets, and these actionable insights in turn power innovation and development for the chain as a whole. […] Retail TouchPoints July 6, 2022July 6, 2022 4 min read 7-Eleven & SpeedwayBrick and MortarShoppersTechnology & InnovationStore LocationRestaurantsDept. BeverageConsumersDept. GroceryMarketing: In StoreDept. Adult BevWeatherOmnichannelData & InsightsStrategyPredictions and ForecastsDeliveryMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationBig DataMarketing: SocialPricing & PromotionsTech: CashierlessTrends: ConsumerDept. OTC 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing One on One Marketing Drives Food Sales Hand held digital marketing is the key to drive incremental traffic, sales, and profits at restaurants, grocery stores, convenience stores and dollar stores according to Steven Johnson, Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® Consumers are dynamic not static. The buying journey has been forever changed, and digital is now the starting point […] Grocerant Guru July 5, 2022July 5, 2022 3 min read Marketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionDept. GroceryShoppersConsumersGoogleData & InsightsBig DataTechnology & InnovationRestaurantsBrick and MortarDept. FreshDept. PerimeterPricing & PromotionsMarketing: SocialDept. NonfoodTargetAlbertsons / SafewayCasey's General StoresDeliveryTrends: TechAI / MLOperations & Supply ChainPartnershipsPredictions and ForecastsStore LocationStrategyTech: AIExecutives7-Eleven & Speedway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery SN Top 10: Kroger, 7-Eleven, Walmart top the week's headlines In this week’s recap of the Top 10 most popular Supermarket News articles, the top story was Grocery Outlet opens first store in Maryland. Emeryville, Calif.-based Grocery Outlet opened the doors to a store at 1713 Massey Blvd. in Hage Supermarket News June 27, 2022June 27, 2022 < 1 min read WalmartKroger7-Eleven & Speedway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Summer is Here it’s time for a Free Slurpee Once again, the weather has warmed up and 7-Eleven is planning an extra-large celebration for its 95th birthday on July 11, aka 7/11. For the first time ever, 7-Eleven will hold Slurpee Day at all 7-Eleven, Speedway and Stripes stores and give customers 11 days to redeem their free small Slurpee drink. The Grocerant […] Grocerant Guru June 26, 2022June 26, 2022 3 min read 7-Eleven & SpeedwayBig DataData & InsightsDept. BeverageMarketing: In StoreMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionDeliveryDept. GroceryExecutivesWeatherCoca ColaMarketing: SocialDept. BakeryPricing & PromotionsShoppersStrategySustainabilityBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Convenience 7-Eleven adds Waitr to delivery lineup On-demand service joins c-store giant’s roster of online ordering partners Supermarket News June 20, 2022June 20, 2022 < 1 min read Food DeliveryDelivery7-Eleven & SpeedwayPartnerships 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy 7-Eleven Adds Another On-Demand Delivery Option at 700+ Stores 7-Eleven has partnered with Waitr to add another delivery option at more than 700 of its stores. Waitr specializes in on-demand restaurant and grocery store delivery in 1,000 U.S. cities, and 7-Eleven is the platform’s first national convenience store partner. Waitr will join the range of other delivery options 7-Eleven offers, including: The 7NOW Gold […] Retail TouchPoints June 14, 2022June 14, 2022 2 min read 7-Eleven & SpeedwayDeliveryPartnershipsFood DeliveryBrick and MortarInstacartPricing & PromotionsGrubhubCOVID19Dept. BeverageDept. Adult BevAmazonCompetitionPostmates DoorDashDept. GroceryDept. FrozenDept. NonfoodAlbertsons / SafewayDept. OTCExecutivesGoogleRestaurantsSustainability 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Associates & Employees Rutter’s Paying Up Pays Off In the sixties at the intersection of the War and Civil Rights movement it seems as if “the times they are a changin” right in front of our eyes as Bob Dylanwrote. It would seem today the same can be said as the country seems as divided as it was back in the day. […] Grocerant Guru June 10, 2022June 10, 2022 3 min read AssociatesMarketing: SocialDept. GroceryData & InsightsBig DataBrick and Mortar7-Eleven & SpeedwayTwitterMeta (Facebook)Dept. FuelEconomyESG and CSRInternational - North AmericaStore LocationConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Convenience Taco Bell, 7-Eleven Push Envelope With New Formats Two stories this morning about how a pair of companies are testing new formats as a way of expanding their appeal. • The Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal reports that there is a new two-story Taco Bell drive-through-only format – named “Defy” – opened in the Brooklyn Park section of the Twin Cities. The format, which […] MorningNewsBeat June 7, 2022June 7, 2022 2 min read 7-Eleven & SpeedwayRestaurantsDept. Adult BevBrick and MortarShoppersStore LocationPredictions and ForecastsDept. BeverageDept. GroceryStrategyDoorDashTechnology & InnovationConsumersFood DeliveryBOPISExecutivesDeliveryUbereats 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Convenience 7-Eleven unveils latest Evolution Store in Dallas Next-gen concept store features Laredo Taco Company restaurant, specialty coffee drinks, mobile checkout Supermarket News June 6, 2022June 7, 2022 < 1 min read 7-Eleven & SpeedwayDept. BeverageRestaurants 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Convenience 7-Eleven’s unveils latest Evolution Store in Dallas Next-gen concept store features Laredo Taco Company restaurant, specialty coffee drinks, mobile checkout Supermarket News June 6, 2022June 6, 2022 < 1 min read 7-Eleven & SpeedwayDept. BeverageRestaurants 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Albertsons Adds Product Reviews Across Multiple Banners’ Websites Albertsons has introduced consumer-generated ratings and review functionality on 11 of its banners’ sites, including Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco and Shaw’s. The launch is likely related to Albertsons’ plans to re-enter the marketplace arena; the retailer’s Senior Director of Marketplaces Jasmin Krdzalic provided a “sneak peek” at the May 2022 RICE conference in Chicago. PowerReviews is […] Retail TouchPoints June 5, 2022June 5, 2022 < 1 min read Albertsons / SafewayMarketing: UGCShoppersPartnershipsGoogleDeliveryTechnology & InnovationCompetitionCustomer ExperienceMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionConsumersExecutivesDoorDashFood Delivery7-Eleven & Speedway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer 7-Eleven Adapting Technology Elevating Consumer Relevance Yes, the company that branded the Slurpee back in 1966 and is famous for it around at over 79, 115 stores continues to listen to its customers and elevate hot button consumer focused issues according to Steven Johnson, Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®.Consumers are dynamic not static and legacy brands need […] Grocerant Guru June 4, 2022June 4, 2022 4 min read 7-Eleven & SpeedwayTechnology & InnovationShoppersDeliveryData & InsightsConsumersDept. BeverageDept. GroceryBrick and MortarDept. Adult BevTrends: TechCustomer ExperienceMarketing: SocialMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationAssociatesMerchandisingPredictions and ForecastsDept. NonfoodAutonomous VehiclesCOVID19Tech: RoboticsTech: CashierlessRestaurantsPricing & PromotionsOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionExecutivesDept. PerimeterDept. Fresh 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Operations & Supply Chain 7-Eleven ‘Brands with Heart’ program for new products returns Innovative brands invited to submit products for placement at convenience giant’s stores Supermarket News May 9, 2022May 9, 2022 < 1 min read Returns7-Eleven & SpeedwayBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Convenience At 7-Eleven Partnerships Matter More and More If success leaves clues and it does, 7-Eleven has found some new success clues within its video game partnership with Rocket League that are driving new electricity into the 7-Eleven brand, according to Steven Johnson, Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. So, following 7-Eleven, exciting collaboration with Rocket League. You know the popular […] Grocerant Guru May 9, 2022May 9, 2022 4 min read 7-Eleven & SpeedwayDept. GroceryMarketing: SocialData & InsightsDept. BeveragePartnershipsCompetitionDept. FreshExecutivesDept. PerimeterTechnology & InnovationPepsiCoMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionTwitterMeta (Facebook)DeliveryBrick and MortarConsultingAI / MLTrends: TechTech: AIOperations & Supply ChainDept. FuelDept. OTCESG and CSRInternational - North AmericaMarketing: Broadcast 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Associates & Employees 7-Eleven Launches Latest Hiring Push With Goal of Adding 60,000 Workers 7-Eleven, Speedway and Stripes will host a National Hiring Event on May 3 across more than 13,000 stores in the U.S. and Canada, with the goal of collectively onboarding 60,000 employees. The retailers are looking for both associate and management positions inside the store as well as support roles, numerous IT positions and maintenance technicians, […] Retail TouchPoints April 29, 2022April 29, 2022 2 min read Associates7-Eleven & SpeedwayBrick and MortarPricing & PromotionsWalmartDept. ApparelTechnology & InnovationStreamingKrogerSustainabilityOperations & Supply ChainDeliveryShoppersDept. NonfoodInternational - North AmericaMarketing: Digital MediaMarketing: TradeStore LocationExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category Roller Grills Fuel Franchisees Till but leave Customers Wondering Operational efficiencies that save labor while reducing food cost are in demand during times of inflation. Many fresh food retailers are taking one step back to edify their franchise system adding new roller grill items while asking their fresh food customers just to turn away from the grill and keep buying fresh. According to […] Grocerant Guru April 26, 2022April 26, 2022 3 min read 7-Eleven & SpeedwayShoppersDept. GroceryGoogleData & InsightsDept. BeverageDept. FreshDeliveryDept. DairyDept. Adult BevMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionDept. PerimeterRestaurantsDept. FuelPredictions and ForecastsConsumersAssociatesInternationalSustainabilityBrick and MortarDept. NonfoodEconomy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Convenience Former Uber exec to join 7-Eleven parent’s board Elizabeth Miin Meyerdirk, a founding member of Uber Eats, has been nominated to serve as a new outside director to the board of Seven & i Holdings Co, the parent company of 7-Eleven. Ms. Meyerdirk will join the board as Seven & i seeks to grow its business in North America. RetailWire April 19, 2022April 19, 2022 < 1 min read 7-Eleven & SpeedwayExecutivesUbereats 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Associates & Employees Restaurants Missing Out Once Again as Speedway turns to 7-Eleven Opportunity cost is the loss of potential gain from other alternative when one alternative is chosen over another. In this case the cost of customer acquisition just went up for many restaurants trying to garner trial, customer migration, top-line sales, and bottom-line profits according to Steven Johnson, Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice […] Grocerant Guru April 9, 2022April 9, 2022 3 min read Restaurants7-Eleven & SpeedwayDept. GroceryShoppersDept. BeverageData & InsightsMarketing: SocialStore LocationDept. Adult BevDept. FreshInternational - North AmericaBrick and MortarInternationalAcquisitionMeta (Facebook)Pricing & PromotionsTwitterDept. FuelAssociatesConsumersOperations & Supply ChainESG and CSRExecutivesDept. Perimeter 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Department & Category Department: Beverage Department: Food ESG Agencies & Vendors Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Retail Operations Holiday & Events Merchandising Three Trends Driving Vitamins and Supplements Why Amazon, Attributes, and Label Claims Matter According to the Nutrition Business Journal’s Supplement Business Report, supplements showed staying power in 2021 even as shoppers returned to more traditional shopping behavior. The beginning of the pandemic spurred historic 14.5% growth in 2020, a rate that was destined to level off once the world moved away […] Written by Spins August 4, 2022August 4, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Department & Category Department: Consumer Durables Department: HBC Corporate Strategy Partnerships & Alt Profit Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Retail Operations Associates & Employees Merchandising Operations & Supply Chain Stores & Formats Reports: Walmart Reportedly Lays Off 200 Corporate Executives to Position Itself for the Future Walmart reportedly is laying off some corporate employees to “better position the company for a strong future,” according media reports. Walmart did not confirm the number of job cuts, but the layoffs will reportedly impact about 200 employees across the merchandising, global technology and real estate teams, people familiar with the matter told The Wall […] Written by Retail TouchPoints August 4, 2022August 4, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Trends & External Forces Associates & Employees Beyond Meat cuts revenue outlook, says it’s trimming workforce KEY POINTS Beyond Meat lowered its 2022 revenue forecast and announced it will trim its workforce by 4% The company cited inflation, rising interest rates and recession concerns for the revised outlook. The company’s net sales also dropped 1.6% to $147 million and its net loss widened. Vegetarian sausages from Beyond Meat Inc, the vegan burger maker, […] Written by CNBC August 4, 2022August 4, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
ESG ESG Trends & External Forces Ahold Delhaize appoints first chief sustainability officer Dive Brief: Ahold Delhaize announced on Wednesday it has named Jan Ernst de Groot as its first chief sustainability officer. In the newly created role, de Groot will head up Ahold Delhaize’s Environmental Social Governance (ESG) work. De Groot will also retain his role as chief legal officer for the grocery company. Ahold Delhaize noted that de Groot has a “track record of leading transformative sustainability programs at companies and supervisory […] Written by Grocery Dive August 4, 2022August 4, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
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