Retailer Media Kroger cuts jobs at 84.51° The layoffs at the grocer’s retail analytics subsidiary reflect an effort by the company to “focus on the key priorities that power our go-to-market strategy,” a spokesperson said. Grocery Dive March 18, 2025March 18, 2025 < 1 min read VendorsMarketing: Retail MediaKrogerInsight ProvidersBig Data84.51Data & InsightsStrategy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Operations THE OMNIES -The 2024 CPGGUYS Omnichannel Awards with NielsenIQ This special episode of The CPGGUYS features four guests – the WINNERS of our 2024 Omnichannel awards – ‘The OMNIES’. The Omnies recognizes a select few every year that have dedicated a career to evolving from brick & mortar to being truly omnichannel and championing it in the industry. Our four winners this past year […] The CPG Guys February 22, 2025February 22, 2025 2 min read OmnichannelMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: Retail MediaStrategyVendorsInsight ProvidersPodcastsBrokersTechnology & Innovation84.51PepsiCoWalmart ConnectAhold DelhaizeBig DataKrogerWalmart 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retailer Media Live from Groceryshop With Henkel’s Karen Satterlie, Pacvue’s Melissa Burdick & 84.51’s Barbara Connors The CPG Guys are joined by Karen Satterlie, Director of eCommerce Marketing & Shopper Marketing at Henkel, Melissa Burdick, president of Pacvue & Barbara Connors, VP Strategy & Acceleration at 84.51 a division of Kroger. The episode was recorded in Las Vegas at Groceryshop 2024. This episode is sponsored by 84.51. Follow Karen Satterlie on […] The CPG Guys December 7, 2024December 7, 2024 2 min read Marketing: Retail MediaMarketing: Social MediaInsight Providers84.51Industry Conferences and EventsBig DataVendorsOmnichannelBrokersPodcastsStrategyShoppersConsumersKrogerMarketing: ShopperSponsoredExecutivesTechnology & InnovationMarketing: Loyalty & Subscription 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces What’s in store for grocers by 2027? Increased adoption of tools like smart carts and digital coupon apps plus heightened interest in certain nutritional benefits are among the developments forecast in a new 84.51° report. Grocery Dive October 23, 2024October 24, 2024 < 1 min read Predictions and ForecastsMarketing: Retail MediaInsight ProvidersDept. NonfoodBig Data84.51 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
Retail Operations A Roadmap for Rethinking Your Omnichannel Strategy | DSI “There needs to be a digital fluency, but really there needs to be an omni fluency.” — Chris Perry, Chief Learning Officer, firstmovr Every brand is laser-focused on growth and profitability. While there’s not a one-size-fits-all strategy to get there, brands that focus on developing and executing an omnichannel strategy will achieve these aims faster. […] Digital Shelf Institute October 7, 2024October 7, 2024 7 min read OmnichannelMerchandisingMarketing: Retail MediaStrategyData & InsightsConsumersShoppersPodcastsTechnology & InnovationMarketing: Social MediaProcter & GambleMarketing: UGCWalmartTargetSustainabilityRoundelKrogerPricing & PromotionsOperations & Supply ChainBig DataMarketing: In StoreInsight ProvidersMarketing: BrandWalmart Connect84.51 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Andy Beilke of General Mills: How Grocery Tech Drives Connected Commerce | DSI “From a connected commerce perspective, we want to reach consumers whenever, wherever, however, they’re shopping. We want them to find our brands accessible.”— Andy Beilke, Senior Development Manager, Ecommerce Strategy and Capabilities, General Mills According to Supermarket News, grocery is one of the least developed online categories in retail, as brick-and-mortar stores accounted for over […] Digital Shelf Institute September 30, 2024September 30, 2024 8 min read Technology & InnovationAIGeneral MillsConsumersOmnichannelMerchandisingShoppersData & InsightsStrategyPartnershipsCustomer ExperienceMarketing: Retail MediaBig DataPredictions and ForecastsOwned Brands (Private Label)Marketing: VoiceMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: In StoreKrogerDept. GroceryWalmartChatGPTAssociatesBrick and MortarDept. ApparelDept. HBCInsight ProvidersOperations & Supply ChainTarget84.51 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Kroger Reports First Quarter 2024 Results and Reaffirms Guidance The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today reported its first quarter 2024 results, reaffirmed guidance and updated investors on how Leading with Fresh and Accelerating with Digital continues to position Kroger for long-term sustainable growth. Kroger June 20, 2024June 23, 2024 7 min read KrogerResults & InvestmentDept. FuelHealth & WellnessEconomyAssociatesGovernmentShoppersConsumersDept. FreshSustainabilityPredictions and ForecastsDept. PharmacyStrategyDept. GroceryExecutivesCompetitionCustomer ExperienceDivestituresAlbertsons / SafewayDeliveryBOPISMarketing: BrandMergersOperations & Supply ChainOwned Brands (Private Label)SponsoredESG and CSRReturnsPartnershipsMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationWeatherBrick and MortarTargetDept. Natural / OrganicData & Insights84.51Press ReleaseUnileverRegional GroceryMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: Retail MediaMarketing: TradeMeta (Facebook)Pricing & PromotionsTrends: ConsumerHoliday & Events 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Execs from Target, Hy-Vee and Five Below Top 2024 Retail Innovator Award Winners List In the simplest terms, an innovator is someone who creates or introduces something new. But in the world of retail, innovators have the power and potential to do so much more: they drive cutting-edge tech implementations, unlock new revenue opportunities and help drive a brand into a new era of relevance and impact. This year’s […] Retail TouchPoints June 10, 2024June 10, 2024 2 min read ExecutivesHy-VeeRegional GroceryStrategyTargetOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: Retail MediaTechnology & InnovationData & InsightsAlbertsons / SafewayMarketing: Social MediaMerchandising84.51KrogerInsight ProvidersCVSAssociatesDollar GeneralDept. Toys & GamesDept. PetConsumersBig DataGeneral Mills 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Club Meet Our 40 Under 40 Winners of 2024 For the fourth year, Retail TouchPointsand Design:Retailare revealing a new class of emerging leaders worth knowing. The 40 Under 40 Awards and its winners represent the diversity of the retail industry and its various players: brands, technology vendors, agencies and consultancies, and design firms. And at the brand level, we have the honor of spotlighting […] Retail TouchPoints June 4, 2024June 4, 2024 2 min read Technology & InnovationAIExecutivesDept. NonfoodOperations & Supply ChainPredictions and ForecastsMerchandisingStrategyPartnershipsAgenciesMarketing: Retail MediaOmnichannel84.51VendorsConsumersDept. HBCTractor Supply CompanyMarketing: Social MediaInclusivityResults & InvestmentPodcastsKrogerRegional GroceryBJ’s Wholesale ClubTech: RoboticsLowesInternational - North AmericaInsight ProvidersGiant EagleBig DataData & InsightsMarketing: Brand 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery NBCUniversal, Instacart Link Up to Bring Retail Media Opportunities to TV NBCUniversal and Instacart are expanding their existing partnership to include a new retail media workstream that will enable Instacart’s CPG advertisers to connect with consumers via NBCU’s streaming and linear television content. In late 2023, the companies teamed up to include access to NBCU’s streaming platform Peacock as part of the Instacart+ membership package. Now, […] Retail TouchPoints May 6, 2024May 9, 2024 2 min read InstacartDeliveryMarketing: Retail MediaPartnershipsData & InsightsStreamingConsumersMarketing: Digital MediaMarketing: BroadcastShoppersMarketing: Social MediaSustainabilityKrogerTargetMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionPredictions and Forecasts84.51 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retailer Media 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 […] Retail TouchPoints May 2, 2024May 2, 2024 2 min read Marketing: Retail MediaKrogerData & Insights84.51Predictions and ForecastsStreamingInsight ProvidersTargetMarketing: Social MediaGoogleConsumersCompetitionMarketing: Digital MediaExecutivesBig DataPartnerships 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retailer Media What the IAB/MRC New Retail Media Guidelines Means for Brands DSI “If we can hold everybody accountable to meeting these standards, I think it’s going to be really a sea change in how we do business.” — Kelly Kachnowski, VP of Marketing Tech at The Mars Agency From Walmart Connect to Target Roundel and Amazon, brands have an array of choices for where to buy media. But as retail media has […] Digital Shelf Institute April 8, 2024April 8, 2024 11 min read Marketing: Retail MediaData & InsightsMerchandisingTechnology & InnovationResults & Investment84.51AgenciesPredictions and ForecastsKrogerWalmartStrategyTrends: RetailPodcastsMarketing: In StoreInsight ProvidersShoppersDeliveryAmazonMarketing: Social MediaTargetRoundelBig DataMarketing: Digital MediaMarketing: ShopperPartnershipsSustainabilityGoogleWalmart Connect 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Tailored to Perfection: Creating a Hyper-Local Shopping Experience with AI It’s easy to understand, emotionally, why consumers would want to shop from a store that tailors its product assortments to the neighborhood they live in. For large chain retailers, it’s a way of letting the community know that consumers are seen and that the store wants to be part of the community. Ultimately, it sounds […] Retail TouchPoints February 29, 2024February 29, 2024 3 min read AITechnology & InnovationMerchandisingData & InsightsConsumersKrogerShoppersPartnershipsBrick and MortarPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationStore Location84.51Insight ProvidersIndustry Conferences and EventsExecutivesMarketing: Retail MediaCompetitionStrategyWalmartMarketing: Social MediaConsultingBig DataDept. NonfoodAssociatesMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionOperations & Supply Chain 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Study: Defining Omnichannel Shoppers 84.51° is out with a new report that “examines who omnichannel shoppers are, where they shop, and some of the reasons why they choose to shop in-store and online.” Some key findings: • “This shopper is likely to be Millennial or Gen Z, is engaged with natural and organic, is more likely to have children, […] MorningNewsBeat February 21, 2024February 29, 2024 < 1 min read ShoppersOmnichannelMarketing: In StoreDept. FreshDept. DeliDept. Fresh PreparedDept. PerimeterDept. NonfoodDept. Natural / OrganicDeliveryBOPISDept. BakeryConsumersBig DataHealth & WellnessInsight ProvidersMarketing: Retail MediaMerchandisingPredictions and Forecasts84.51 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Your Views: Making Up For Lost Time Reacting to Amazon’s plan to create a pay tier for its Alexa smart speaker system, one MNB reader wrote: Our main household use for Alexa is to control lights, heat, and A/C. If they start charging for it, we will stop using it. There are many other platforms available for home control that do not […] MorningNewsBeat February 1, 2024February 1, 2024 16 min read Technology & InnovationAIStreamingShoppersDept. GroceryDept. NonfoodAssociatesTech: CashierlessMarketing: Digital MediaDept. Toys & GamesCostcoMarketing: BroadcastAmazonRegional GroceryDept. FreshKrogerRestaurantsAlbertsons / SafewayConsumersPredictions and ForecastsEconomyHealth & WellnessDollar GeneralPackagingExecutivesDeliveryCVSMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: In StoreWalmartDept. PerimeterOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: TradeWegmansWhole FoodsWalgreensReturnsHoliday & EventsGovernmentMarketing: VoiceDept. BeverageData & InsightsInsight ProvidersOwned Brands (Private Label)MergersMarketing: Retail MediaPartnershipsAhold DelhaizePricing & PromotionsBig DataSustainabilityDept. OTCStrategyDept. HBCDept. BakeryDept. Natural / OrganicBrick and Mortar84.51 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights CES 2024 Recap – Retail Media Rules Sri & PVSB recap the highlights of their tip to Las Vegas for CES 2024. This episode is sponsored by Cornell University’s Johnson School of Business “Omnichannel Leadership Program” being held June 13-15 at Cornell Tech in New York City. Learn more about the program here: http://tinyurl.com/cornellomni Topics they cover include: CES established as THE […] The CPG Guys January 18, 2024January 18, 2024 2 min read Technology & InnovationAIMarketing: Retail MediaIndustry Conferences and EventsPredictions and ForecastsInstacartPodcastsPartnershipsOmnichannelInclusivityStreamingWalmartBig DataConsumersDeliveryInsight ProvidersMarketing: Digital MediaSponsoredMarketing: In StoreDept. NonfoodKrogerMarketing: BroadcastData & InsightsAssociatesGoogleDept. Fuel84.51 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Study: What Customers Want Retail data science company 84.51° yesterday released a new infographic entitled “What Customers Want,” which you can view below: KC’s View: To me, the two most interesting data points are number one in the ‘current experience” column, and one if the “future experience” column. The first says that 63 percent of respondents use self-checkout – […] MorningNewsBeat January 17, 2024January 17, 2024 < 1 min read Predictions and ForecastsTechnology & InnovationTech: CashierlessShoppersData & InsightsMarketing: Retail MediaInsight ProvidersData VisualizationBig Data84.51 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Kroger, private equity firm join forces to invest in emerging CPG brands The grocer is participating in the new venture, known as MPearlRock, through its 84.51° retail analytics unit. Grocery Dive January 12, 2024January 12, 2024 < 1 min read KrogerMarketing: Retail MediaInsight ProvidersData & InsightsBig Data84.51 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Top 10 2023 DSI Content Picks for Digital Leaders DSI The Digital Shelf Institute (DSI) is committed to igniting your passion for what’s possible in the world of digital commerce. With our prolific podcast series, extensive research, and forward-thinking thought leadership from digital leaders, you’ll get the answers to your burning commerce questions. As we close out 2023, here are the DSI’s top 10 content […] Digital Shelf Institute December 11, 2023December 11, 2023 9 min read Technology & InnovationAIMerchandisingMarketing: Retail MediaMarketing: Social MediaPodcastsOmnichannelStrategyConsumersData & InsightsAmazonShoppersCompetitionColgate-PalmoliveMarketing: UGCPredictions and ForecastsOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: In Store84.51KrogerExecutivesDept. FreshMarketing: ShopperPricing & PromotionsCOVID19PartnershipsDept. NonfoodMarketing: OOHAgenciesTrends: Retail 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Kroger Q3 2023 Earnings Recap In Kroger’s Q3 earnings release on November 30th, the company signaled a continued conservatism in consumer shopping habits, leading to identical store sales declining by 0.6%. Additionally, Kroger updated its full year guidance, lowering estimates of same-store sales growth between 0.6 and 1%. This is down from previous guidance of 1-2% growth. These results point […] The Harvest Group December 4, 2023December 4, 2023 < 1 min read KrogerResults & InvestmentConsumersWalmartVendorsMarketing: Retail Media84.51 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Kroger Blueprint 2023 Event Recap Last month our Harvest Group Kroger team hosted our annual Kroger Blueprint event in Cincinnati. We created our series of Blueprint events to remove the barrier between retailer strategy and our clients by hearing directly from retailer executives about the strategies for growth in the coming year and how they apply specifically to your business. […] The Harvest Group December 4, 2023December 4, 2023 3 min read Data & InsightsKrogerMarketing: Retail MediaConsumersStrategyVendorsMarketing: Social MediaExecutives84.51MerchandisingBig DataInsight ProvidersPredictions and ForecastsResults & InvestmentTechnology & InnovationMergersAlbertsons / SafewaySustainabilityMarketing: TradeDept. Center StorePartnershipsRegional GroceryOperations & Supply Chain 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retailer Media Kroger to track carbon footprint of its retail media [[“value”:” Kroger has announced it will work with a media emission tracker Scope3 to measure the carbon performance linked with offsite media campaigns conducted by Kroger Precision Marketing, reports Yahoo! Finance. The company claims that it is the first time a retail media network is tracking carbon emissions. Kroger Precision Marketing is […] Supermarket News October 25, 2023October 25, 2023 < 1 min read Marketing: Retail MediaKroger84.51Results & InvestmentSustainabilityEconomyData & InsightsAgencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Kroger Reports Second Quarter 2023 Results and Reaffirms Guidance The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today reported its second quarter 2023 results, reaffirmed 2023 guidance and updated investors on how Leading with Fresh and Accelerating with Digital continues to position Kroger for long-term sustainable growth. Kroger September 8, 2023September 8, 2023 8 min read KrogerResults & InvestmentDept. FuelShoppersPredictions and ForecastsEconomyGovernmentSustainabilityHealth & WellnessInclusivityConsumersDept. FreshMergersStrategyRegional GroceryDept. DairyOperations & Supply ChainCOVID19PartnershipsPress ReleasePhilanthropyOwned Brands (Private Label)Dept. PharmacyDept. GroceryExecutivesMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationWeatherReturnsTargetUnileverDeliveryDivestituresData & InsightsDept. PerimeterDept. Natural / OrganicESG and CSRHomeChefVendorsTrends: ConsumerPricing & PromotionsMarketing: Retail MediaMarketing: Loyalty & Subscription 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Kroger Reports First Quarter 2023 Results and Reaffirms Full-Year Identical Sales Without Fuel and Adjusted EPS Guidance Company Release – 6/15/2023 First Quarter Highlights CINCINNATI, June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today reported its first quarter 2023 results, reaffirmed 2023 guidance for identical sales without fuel and adjusted EPS and updated investors on how Leading with Fresh and Accelerating with Digital continues to position Kroger for long-term sustainable growth. Comments from Chairman and […] Kroger Press Releases June 15, 2023June 15, 2023 8 min read KrogerResults & InvestmentDept. FuelSustainabilityAssociatesShoppersDept. FreshHealth & WellnessEconomyPredictions and ForecastsGovernmentStrategyDeliveryDept. GroceryOperations & Supply ChainConsumersReturnsDept. PharmacyBrick and MortarOwned Brands (Private Label)ExecutivesDept. Fresh PreparedCOVID19TargetPackagingMergersWeatherMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationAlbertsons / SafewayCompetitionUnileverPress ReleasePartnershipsMarketing: Retail MediaMarketing: BroadcastMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionUbereatsESG and CSRTrends: ConsumerData & InsightsDept. PerimeterDept. Natural / Organic84.51 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Kroger Reports Third Quarter 2022 Results and Raises Full-Year Guidance The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today reported its third quarter 2022 results and will update investors on how Leading with Fresh and Accelerating with Digital continues to position Kroger for long-term sustainable growth. Kroger Press Releases December 1, 2022December 1, 2022 8 min read KrogerAssociatesDept. FuelShoppersSustainabilityResults & InvestmentHealth & WellnessDept. FreshPredictions and ForecastsEconomyGovernmentTechnology & InnovationStrategyOwned Brands (Private Label)COVID19Dept. GroceryReturnsBrick and MortarOperations & Supply ChainExecutivesPartnershipsWeatherDept. Fresh PreparedCompetitionMergersPress ReleasePhilanthropyConsumersDept. PharmacyDept. DairyTargetAlbertsons / SafewayUnileverMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionDeliveryData & InsightsMarketing: Retail MediaMarketing: BroadcastHomeChefHoliday & EventsMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationFood DeliveryMarketing: Digital MediaESG and CSRDept. DeliTrends: Food and BeverageTrends: ConsumerMarketing: TradeDoorDashDept. PerimeterDept. Natural / Organic84.51 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
Retailer Media Kroger Precision Marketing enters CTV advertising partnership Magnite platform to pair KPM retail sales data with streaming video programming for CPG brands Supermarket News September 14, 2022September 14, 2022 < 1 min read StreamingMarketing: Retail MediaPartnershipsKroger84.51Marketing: Digital MediaData & Insights 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retailer Media Kroger Precision Marketing Expands Access to On-Site Advertising Inventory Through Three Leading Ad-Management Platforms Kroger Precision Marketing (KPM), the retail media business of the Kroger Co. powered by 84.51°, is expanding access to its on-site advertising inventory. Yahoo March 28, 2022March 28, 2022 2 min read Marketing: Retail MediaKroger84.51Insight ProvidersOperations & Supply ChainConsumersDept. NonfoodTechnology & InnovationAgenciesData & InsightsShoppersMerchandisingMarketing: In StoreMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionStrategyResults & InvestmentPricing & PromotionsPartnerships 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
Retail Ecosystem We’ve Reached 100 Episodes! We’re celebrating 100 episodes of the Retail Remix podcast! We were feeling a bit nostalgic, so the team looked back into the archives and uncovered the five most-downloaded conversations. They paint a fascinating picture about how far the show, and the retail industry, has come over the past two years. Listen to get a […] Retail TouchPoints March 14, 2022March 14, 2022 < 1 min read PodcastsMarketing: Retail MediaShopifyTechnology & InnovationAmazonBrick and MortarCOVID19Data & InsightsMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationExecutives84.51KrogerInsight Providers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Kroger Reports Third Quarter 2021 Results and Raises Full-Year Guidance The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today reported its third quarter 2021 results and will update investors on how key initiatives are positioning the company for long-term sustainable growth. Kroger Press Releases December 2, 2021December 5, 2021 8 min read KrogerAssociatesCOVID19Dept. FuelDeliveryEconomyDept. FreshConsumersHealth & WellnessInclusivityGovernmentDept. GroceryData & InsightsExecutives84.51CompetitionBrick and MortarResults & InvestmentDept. PharmacyInstacartDept. DairyOperations & Supply ChainHoliday & EventsPartnershipsPredictions and ForecastsBed Bath & BeyondAgenciesDept. BakeryMarketing: BrandDept. Natural / OrganicOwned Brands (Private Label)PhilanthropyInsight ProvidersOcadoMarketing: Retail MediaMarketing: In StoreHomeChefMerchandisingMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationEditor's Choice 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
RetailWit QuickWit Cookiegeddon is coming & Last Week’s Top Stories Cookiegeddon is coming and it won’t be easy street. From Google Analytics to Retail Media, there will be a significant level of added complexity to prepare for. Here’s a primer from our good friends at dunnhumby (the OG of Retail Media). The cookie unified digital marketing. Until (and if) another standard takes its place, the […] RetailWit March 29, 2021July 12, 2023 < 1 min read Marketing: Retail MediaData & InsightsEconomyMarketing: Social MediaInsight ProvidersDeliveryFood DeliveryBrick and MortarAssociatesAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
Channel: Drug Department: HBC Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Corporate Strategy Corporate Finance Media & Marketing Retailer Media Retail Ecosystem Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Retail Operations Associates & Employees Stores & Formats Walgreens Agrees to $10B Sycamore Partners Acquisition Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) has finalized a deal with private equity firm Sycamore Partners to take the company private after being in the stock market for nearly 100 years. Sycamore will pay $11.45 per share in cash for the Walgreens business, according to a company announcement. Shareholders can receive up to $3 more per share […] Written by Retail TouchPoints March 7, 2025March 7, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Corporate Strategy Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen resigns after ethics review His departure follows a company board investigation into conduct “unrelated to the business,” the grocer said. Written by Grocery Dive March 3, 2025March 3, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Department & Category Department: Food Department: HBC Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Corporate Strategy Corporate Finance ESG Partnerships & Alt Profit Media & Marketing Agencies & Vendors Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Associates & Employees Operations & Supply Chain Owned Brands (Private Label) Stores & Formats Kroger Announces Resignation of CEO Rodney McMullen The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced that Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Rodney McMullen has resigned from the Company following a Board investigation of his personal conduct that, while unrelated to the business, was inconsistent with Kroger's Policy on Business Ethics. Written by Kroger Press Releases March 3, 2025March 3, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Partnerships & Alt Profit Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Valentine’s Day flower sales could shift to FTD, other brands in 2025 1-800-Flowers still leads in US, FTD is gaining share 1-800-Flowers is the largest flower service by sales headed into Valentine’s Day 2025, according to Earnest credit card data. However, the industry stalwart is likely to lose share this season if recent trends continue. Access chart in Dash. 1-800-Flowers commanded 37.0% of Valentine’s Day flower sales […] Written by Earnest Research February 11, 2025February 11, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events Holiday & Events Shoppers believe best holiday deals are after holidays A good number of consumers, over 77%, believe there are better deals available after the holidays, and nearly 51% plan to take advantage by making a large purchase in late December and January. Those are top findings from a Holiday Green survey, from CouponCabin, regarding consumer habits in the post-holiday time frame. When it comes to post-holiday […] Written by Retail Customer Experience January 17, 2025January 17, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked