Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers NRF Hot 25 List Spotlights Fastest-Growing Retailers Mexican grocer Chedraui, Raley’s Supermarkets and Primark Stores have topped the National Retail Federation’s 2023 Hot 25 Retailers list, which ranks the fastest-growing retail companies in the U.S. The annual ranking is compiled by global marketing consultancy Kantar and is determined by comparing year-over-year increases in domestic sales (in the case of the 2023 list, […] Retail TouchPoints August 12, 2023October 24, 2023 4 min read ConsumersAcquisitionMarketing: Retail MediaBrick and MortarMergers7-Eleven & SpeedwayDept. HBCEconomyDept. GroceryDept. PetData & InsightsBJ’s Wholesale ClubRegional GroceryOperations & Supply ChainDept. BeverageDept. Adult BevInsight ProvidersMarketing: Social MediaLidlCostcoStore LocationTechnology & InnovationChewyExecutivesShoppersPublixDept. ApparelGrocery OutletCOVID19International - North AmericaDeliveryDept. Nonfood 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers NRF Hot 25 List Spotlights Fastest-Growing Retailers Mexican grocer Chedraui, Raley’s Supermarkets and Primark Stores have topped the National Retail Federation’s 2023 Hot 25 Retailers list, which ranks the fastest-growing retail companies in the U.S. The annual ranking is compiled by global marketing consultancy Kantar and is determined by comparing year-over-year increases in domestic sales (in the case of the 2023 list, […] Retail TouchPoints August 12, 2023October 24, 2023 4 min read ConsumersAcquisitionMarketing: Retail MediaBrick and MortarMergers7-Eleven & SpeedwayDept. HBCEconomyDept. GroceryDept. PetData & InsightsBJ’s Wholesale ClubRegional GroceryOperations & Supply ChainDept. BeverageDept. Adult BevInsight ProvidersMarketing: Social MediaLidlCostcoStore LocationTechnology & InnovationChewyExecutivesShoppersPublixDept. ApparelGrocery OutletCOVID19International - North AmericaDeliveryDept. Nonfood 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Convenience 7-Eleven redesigns its mobile app The updated platform features several upgrades aimed at improving the user experience for both shoppers and employees. Grocery Dive August 10, 2023August 10, 2023 < 1 min read 7-Eleven & SpeedwayAssociatesShoppers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Convenience 7-Eleven’s Pumpkin Spice Fall Flavors are Back At 7-Eleven the food marketing tool kit is on target and on time according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. When asked what keeps customers coming back to 7-Eleven Johnson replied a keen focus on customer relevance with limited time offerings and seasonal relevant messaging. We are still in […] Grocerant Guru August 5, 2023August 5, 2023 2 min read 7-Eleven & SpeedwayDept. GroceryDept. BeverageShoppersData & InsightsAmazonMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionBrick and MortarDept. BakeryInternationalDept. PerimeterDept. PetExecutivesMerchandisingRestaurantsTarget 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Grocers atop latest Hot 25 Retailers list WASHINGTON – Grocery retailers occupy the top two spots on a ranking of the fastest-growing U.S. retailers in 2022. Grocers command three of the top five spots on the latest Hot 25 Retailers list, released this week by the National Retail Federation, which collaborates with Kantar in putting together the annual ranking. Mexico City-based Grupo […] MMR August 2, 2023October 24, 2023 2 min read AcquisitionBrick and MortarRegional GroceryCOVID19Dept. BeverageInsight ProvidersDept. Adult BevDept. ApparelOperations & Supply ChainMergers7-Eleven & SpeedwayLidlInternational - North AmericaPublixInternational - UKDept. HBCHEBGrocery OutletDept. NonfoodBJ’s Wholesale ClubChewyCostcoExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage 7-Eleven rolling out refreshed coffee program, more private label goods to stores The company has upgraded to bean-to-cup machines and iced coffee options in more than 4,800 stores so far. Grocery Dive July 17, 2023July 17, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. BeverageBrick and MortarOwned Brands (Private Label)7-Eleven & Speedway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Convenience 7-Eleven debuts digital collectibles Customers can mix their favorite Slurpee flavors in a virtual Vibe Check Machine to get the collectible, which can be minted as an NFT. MarketingDive July 14, 2023July 14, 2023 < 1 min read 7-Eleven & SpeedwayCryptoNFT 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing 7-Eleven, Flo Milli drop Slurpee-inspired track ‘Anything Flows’ The chain is encouraging consumers on Instagram Reels and TikTok to put their own spin on the song for the chance to be featured in a future remix. MarketingDive June 29, 2023June 29, 2023 < 1 min read 7-Eleven & SpeedwayMarketing: Social MediaConsumersTikTokPredictions and ForecastsMeta (Facebook) 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Convenience 7-Eleven refreshes Slurpee with ‘Anything Flows’ campaign Each of four new TV spots focuses on a different Slurpee flavor and features a diverse cast of individuals that embrace self-expression. MarketingDive June 12, 2023June 12, 2023 < 1 min read 7-Eleven & SpeedwayMarketing: Broadcast 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Convenience Wawa and 7-Eleven recently split their president and CEO roles. Here’s why that’s significant. The move is becoming increasingly common among large, complex companies and those growing rapidly, according to an expert on corporate leadership. RetailDive June 12, 2023June 12, 2023 < 1 min read WaWaExecutives7-Eleven & Speedway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing How Creators Are Challenging Traditional Brand Strategy I recently put a post up on LinkedIn asking whether the creators are taking over from the ‘traditional’ brands. Why I asked this question was that I was inspired by a twitter post, saying that Mr Beast’s new bar is being distributed to every 7/11 in the USA. As well as this, there was also […] Branding Strategy May 30, 2023May 30, 2023 3 min read StrategyMarketing: BrandDept. BeverageInternational - UK7-Eleven & SpeedwayPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Social MediaEconomyTwitterTechnology & InnovationOperations & Supply Chain 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Finance Activist investor wants to oust Seven & i Holdings’ president ValueAct Capital thinks it’s time for Ryuichi Isaka, president of Seven & i Holdings, to go. The activist investor has been pushing for a spinoff or sale of the 7-Eleven convenience store business to return greater value to shareholders. RetailWire April 22, 2023April 22, 2023 < 1 min read Results & Investment7-Eleven & Speedway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Walmart To Add EV Chargers To Thousands Of Stores Walmart late last week announced plans “to make electric vehicle (EV) ownership more accessible, reliable, convenient and affordable for them across the country.” Vishal Kapadia, the company’s senior vice president or Energy Transformation, said that “by 2030, we intend to build our own EV fast-charging network at thousands of Walmart and Sam’s Club locations coast-to-coast. […] MorningNewsBeat April 11, 2023April 11, 2023 2 min read WalmartBrick and MortarSustainabilityGovernmentPredictions and ForecastsTechnology & InnovationExecutivesDept. FuelConsumers7-Eleven & Speedway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Amazon, Walmart Rev Up EV Initiatives in Advance of Earth Day The future is looking increasingly electric, with both Amazon and Walmart announcing major investments in their electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure. As part of the White House’s new EV Acceleration Challenge, Amazon has announced an expansion in its efforts to electrify its fleet of delivery vehicles, while Walmart said it plans to have its own fast-charging […] Retail TouchPoints April 7, 2023July 11, 2023 4 min read AmazonWalmartDeliveryPredictions and ForecastsSustainabilityStore LocationHoliday & EventsBrick and MortarResults & Investment7-Eleven & SpeedwayEconomyDept. NonfoodDept. BeveragePackagingTechnology & InnovationAutonomous VehiclesDept. GroceryDept. Natural / OrganicTrends: TechAIESG and CSRExecutivesGoogleAhold DelhaizeInternational - North AmericaKraftHeinzMarketing: Social MediaData & Insights 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Convenience Activist Investor Pushes for Tax-Free 7-Eleven Spinoff Activist investor ValueAct Capital sent an open letter to Seven & I Holdings asking the company to spin off 7-Eleven as its own company. ValueAct is pushing for a re-evaluation of the company and a restructuring that would create a “global champion 7-Eleven company.” The activist investor owns a 4.4% stake in the retailer and […] Retail TouchPoints April 3, 2023April 3, 2023 < 1 min read 7-Eleven & SpeedwayResults & InvestmentStrategy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Convenience 7-Eleven parent company pressured to remove four directors A San Francisco-based shareholder said it believes the parent company has dropped the ball on strategy Supermarket News March 29, 2023March 29, 2023 < 1 min read 7-Eleven & SpeedwayStrategy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer 7-Eleven Is Getting All Charged Up for the Next Generation of Customers Looking a customer ahead is what good companies do. It is one of the successes that Steven Johnson our Grocerant Guru® regularly discuses on this blog. 7-Eleventhe world’s largest convenience store chain has picked up and shared more success clues than almost any other retail food chain. Now 7‑Eleven Inc. is getting into the […] Grocerant Guru March 25, 2023March 25, 2023 3 min read Shoppers7-Eleven & SpeedwayGoogleData & InsightsConsumersDept. GroceryDept. FuelBrick and MortarSustainabilityPricing & PromotionsPress ReleasePredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Social MediaInternational - North AmericaExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Convenience 7-Eleven Launches 7Charge, New EV Charging Network Dallas Innovates reports that “7-Eleven today announced the rollout of 7Charge, which has begun delivering ‘a convenient and reliable fast-charging experience’ at several 7-Eleven stores locations in Texas, Florida, Colorado, and California—including at least two locations in Dallas and Fort Worth.” According to the story, “7-Eleven says it intends to build ‘one of the largest and most […] MorningNewsBeat March 17, 2023March 17, 2023 < 1 min read 7-Eleven & SpeedwayConsumersSustainabilityMarketing: In StoreBrick and MortarShoppersResults & InvestmentPricing & PromotionsInternational - North America 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Merchandising Convenience Stores Lenten Fish Copycat Marketing Challenges Restaurants Chain restaurants have catered to consumers Lenten increase in fish consumption for years with “limited time offers” (LTO’s). According to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® chain restaurants have set a standard for Lenten LTO’s by offering fish options while eating out. This year convenience store retailers are offering a […] Grocerant Guru March 3, 2023March 3, 2023 3 min read Dept. GroceryRestaurantsData & Insights7-Eleven & SpeedwayConsumersBrick and MortarDept. DairyPricing & PromotionsDept. FreshMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionPartnershipsMarketing: Social MediaInternationalDept. BakeryDept. Fresh Prepared 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Hy-Vee announces 100 million meals challenge WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Hy-Vee is launching a major campaign to provide 100 million meals to the Feeding America network of partner food banks across the Midwest between now and the end of the year. This collaborative campaign brings together Feeding America partner food banks, manufacturers and suppliers, as well as Hy-Vee customers, to […] MMR March 2, 2023March 2, 2023 2 min read Hy-VeeDept. GroceryPartnershipsShoppersPhilanthropyDept. FreshMarketing: Social MediaGoogleExecutivesDeliveryData & InsightsBrick and MortarAssociates7-Eleven & Speedway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category Bing is quickly learning about the Grocerant Niche Are You Top of the day to you! The team at Foodservice Solutions® wants to thank Microsoft’s Bingfor writing today’s Blog. Our team ask some basic questions about the grocerant niche and here is what Bing came up with: According to the web search results, Steven Johnson is the founder of Foodservice Solutions® and the resident […] Grocerant Guru February 20, 2023February 20, 2023 3 min read Dept. GroceryConsumersRestaurantsBrick and MortarData & InsightsDept. FreshSustainabilityDept. Fresh PreparedAlbertsons / SafewayMarketing: Social MediaKrogerWaWaWhole FoodsEconomyDept. ApparelMarketing: In StoreShoppersAssociatesDept. PerimeterHealth & WellnessInclusivityOperations & Supply ChainPepsiCoPredictions and ForecastsPricing & PromotionsStrategyGiant Eagle7-Eleven & Speedway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer 7-Eleven Free Large Pizzas on Super Bowl Sunday Free works. Are you looking for a way to extend you brand value. Do you have a menu item that consumers continue to buy, sales are increasing, customer like, but not enough consumers think of your brand first or second when that think of that menu item. If that is the case they you […] Grocerant Guru February 9, 2023February 9, 2023 3 min read Dept. Grocery7-Eleven & SpeedwayData & InsightsMarketing: Social MediaShoppersHoliday & EventsConsumersDeliveryPricing & PromotionsTwitterMeta (Facebook)Dept. FreshAcquisitionESG and CSRDept. DairyBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Consumers Blurring Shopping Lines Between Channels At the intersection of what’s for dinner, where will I get dinner, more and more consumers are asking what is the fastest solution (84.6%), then what is the cheapest (51.4), and will everyone be happy with the food (49.2%) according to Foodservice Solutions® most recent grocerant scorecards. Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA […] Grocerant Guru January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 3 min read ConsumersData & InsightsDept. GroceryMarketing: Social MediaAlimentation Couche-TardInternational - UKBrick and Mortar7-Eleven & SpeedwayCircle KTwitterMeta (Facebook)Whole FoodsAlbertsons / SafewayTrader JoesSoutheastern GrocersTechnology & InnovationStrategyAldiRestaurantsPublixMarketing: UGCKrogerDept. FreshESG and CSR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Amazon Fresh UK pulls plug on Just Walk Out technology powered Dalston, London store Amazon Fresh UK has closed its Dalston, London location, less than 18 months after opening it in a blaze of autonomous retail glory. Amazon did not respond to our request for comment. Its first UK checkout-free store arrived in March 2021, in Ealing, west London. It then quickly opened another 18, predominantly in the capital, […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub January 22, 2023January 22, 2023 2 min read OcadoTechnology & InnovationAmazonInternational - UKDept. FreshBrick and MortarTech: CashierlessMarketing: Social MediaAcquisitionTwitterStore LocationKrogerShoppersStrategyEconomyTrends: TechDeliveryExecutivesOperations & Supply ChainPredictions and ForecastsResults & Investment7-Eleven & Speedway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Where arrogance and sophistication collide: the week’s six biggest retail technology news stories It’s Friday, the weekend is almost upon us, so let’s kick back and reflect on another eventful week for the retail systems space. Here’s your briefing on the most important stories from the past five days, including H-E-B, AutoStore, Sainsbury’s, Just Eat, Wakefern Food Corp., and Trigo. 1. H-E-B taps AutoStore tech for ‘world’s most […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub January 20, 2023January 20, 2023 4 min read Technology & InnovationMarketing: Social MediaDept. NonfoodTwitterPartnershipsTrends: TechAmazonInternational - UKDept. ApparelFood DeliveryWakefernHEBTescoAldiConsumersDept. GroceryExecutivesDeliveryHy-VeeCustomer ExperienceBrick and MortarPredictions and ForecastsDept. FreshAssociatesStore FormatTech: CashierlessDept. Adult BevStrategyDept. BeverageShoppersStore LocationMerchandisingDept. DairyPress ReleaseOperations & Supply ChainEconomyESG and CSRAhold Delhaizesocial commerceQ CommerceResults & InvestmentWalmartTikTokDept. Perimeter7-Eleven & Speedway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Digital Food Messaging Is the Foundation for Food Marketing in 2023 Your customers first option when looking up “what’s for dinner” is on a hand-held device, either a phone or tablet. Digital food marketing is simply the cost of admission in the world of fresh food marketing according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. Outside eyes and open our eyes […] Grocerant Guru January 19, 2023January 19, 2023 3 min read Dept. GroceryShoppersData & InsightsGoogleMarketing: Social MediaBrick and MortarTechnology & InnovationDeliveryBOPISWaWaRestaurantsStore LocationConsumersDept. FuelMeta (Facebook)Twitter7-Eleven & SpeedwayDept. FreshMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationMarketing: BrandInternational - North AmericaInsight ProvidersAmazonExecutivesDept. PerimeterESG and CSRDept. NonfoodPartnershipsDept. BeveragePricing & PromotionsBig DataAssociatesMarketing: Loyalty & Subscription 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retailer Media C-store chains are betting on retail media in 2023. But at what cost? On the heels of 7-Eleven announcing its first venture into the space, retail media promises to bring new growth and opportunities — as well as challenges — for c-stores. MarketingDive January 13, 2023January 13, 2023 < 1 min read Marketing: Retail MediaBrick and Mortar7-Eleven & Speedway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation NRF Big Show to Spotlight Innovative Consumer Products and Workforce Solutions Everyone in the retail industry knows January means two things: lots of holiday returns and the venerable NRF Big Show, running Jan. 15-17, 2023 and featuring more than 950 exhibitors and 100 educational sessions. High-profile speakers for the event at New York City’s Javits Center include Olympic gymnast Simone Biles, actor and writer Kal Penn […] Retail TouchPoints January 13, 2023July 11, 2023 4 min read Technology & InnovationMetaverseBrick and MortarTrends: TechConsumersAssociatesHoliday & EventsMarketing: Social MediaDept. NonfoodMarketing: Retail MediaStore LocationLowesDept. ApparelData & InsightsStrategyPodcastsPartnershipsWalgreensKrogerOmnichannelAICompetitionInclusivityAmazonStreamingDept. BeverageShoppersConsultingMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationDept. Toys & GamesTargetReturnsTwitterDept. HBCNFTMarketing: Digital MediaInsight ProvidersOperations & Supply ChainGooglePredictions and ForecastsHome DepotWalmartTech: RoboticsTikTokHealth & WellnessExecutivesBest BuyDollar GeneralDeliveryCVSDept. Grocery7-Eleven & Speedway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 4
Shopper & Customer How Retailers Are Adding Value and Driving Loyalty Through Digital Touchpoints While many point to the pandemic as the catalyst responsible for changing today’s retail customers, in reality, the “retail customer” has been evolving for some time. Over the past several decades, consumers’ lives have grown busier and more complex while also being offered more choices spanning retail and digital, and shoppers have come to expect […] Jamison Jaworski January 9, 2023January 9, 2023 4 min read ConsumersShoppersResults & InvestmentMarketing: In StoreMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionCompetitionStore LocationStrategyDept. NonfoodTechnology & InnovationPredictions and ForecastsBrick and MortarTrends: FinanceDollar GeneralMarketing: ShopperPartnershipsOperations & Supply ChainBOPISBNPLExecutivesHealth & WellnessDept. Toys & GamesDept. GroceryCOVID19Dept. BabyWalmart7-Eleven & Speedway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retailer Media Casey’s to enter the retail media game in early 2023 The Ankeny, Iowa-based company follows 7-Eleven as the next major c-store chain to launch its own retail media network. Dive Brief: As a next step in its continuing digital transformation efforts, Casey’s General Stores will launch its own retail media network in early 2023, according to an emailed announcement. Through its network — called Casey’s Access — […] MarketingDive December 14, 2022December 14, 2022 < 1 min read Marketing: Retail MediaPredictions and Forecasts7-Eleven & Speedway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retailer Media Channel: Mass Corporate Strategy Partnerships & Alt Profit Media & Marketing Retailer Media Agencies & Vendors Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Kroger Delivers its First-Party Data to the Yahoo DSP Yahoo Advertising and Kroger Precision Marketing (KPM) — the retail media business of Kroger, powered by 84.51° — are teaming up to bring Kroger’s first-party, purchase-based audiences to the Yahoo Demand-Side Platform (DSP). Yahoo DSP advertisers can now activate KPM’s audiences to reach targeted consumers with their advertising and measure campaign results. While off-site advertising […] Written by Retail TouchPoints May 2, 2024May 2, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Technology & Innovation Amazon services outpace retail growth in Q1 The e-commerce giant’s third-party services, advertising, subscriptions and cloud unit generated double-digit revenue increases in the period. Written by RetailDive May 1, 2024May 2, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Channel: Grocery - Natural Department: Nonfood Corporate Finance Media & Marketing Retailer Media Data & Insights International Technology & Innovation Stores & Formats Amazon tops expectations for revenue, earnings SEATTLE – Amazon posted better-than-expected revenue and earnings in the quarter ended March 31. Net sales increased 13% from a year earlier to $143.3 billion. The company reported first-quarter net income of $10.4 billion, or 98 cents a diluted share, compared to $3.2 billion a year earlier. Amazon’s operating income surged to $15.3 billion, up […] Written by MMR May 1, 2024May 2, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers 5 things top news: Kroger tries to strengthen merger deal The most impactful news in the grocery industry for the week ending April 26 Written by Supermarket News April 30, 2024April 30, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Department & Category Department: Food Department: HBC Corporate Strategy ESG Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Associates & Employees Stores & Formats Walmart to close all 51 health centers BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart today said it has made the “difficult decision” to close its Walmart Health and Walmart Virtual Care clinics, citing a lack of profitability. “The decision to close all 51 health centers across five states and shut down the virtual care offering was not easy. We understand this change affects lives – […] Written by MMR April 30, 2024May 1, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked