Corporate Strategy Macy’s Settles Proxy Fight With Activist Arkhouse, Adds 2 Directors Macy’s announced on Wednesday that it has settled its proxy fight with real estate investor Arkhouse, appointing two of the firm’s nominees to its 15-person board. Ric Clark and Rick Markee will join Macy’s board effective immediately. They’ll be part of the committee that’s in charge of overseeing and evaluating Arkhouse’s bid to take the […] TotalRetail April 12, 2024April 12, 2024 < 1 min read Predictions and ForecastsStrategyExecutivesIndustry Conferences and EventsAcquisitionTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Macy’s Adds 2 Arkhouse Directors to Board in Deal to End Proxy Fight As part of an agreement with activist investor Arkhouse Management, Macy’s Inc. has named Arkhouse candidates, Richard (Ric) Clark and Richard (Rick) L. Markee, as independent members of its board of directors. Arkhouse has withdrawn its other director nominations as part of the deal, and Clark and Markee will join the board’s finance committee, which […] Retail TouchPoints April 10, 2024April 10, 2024 2 min read AcquisitionPredictions and ForecastsResults & InvestmentExecutivesMarketing: Social MediaBrick and MortarMergersPartnerships 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Maison Solutions buys Arizona grocer for $22M The acquisition of Lee Lee Oriental Supermart will add $70 million in annual revenue to Maison, effectively doubling its sales. Grocery Dive April 10, 2024April 10, 2024 < 1 min read Acquisition 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers The Fundraiser’s Field Guide to Donor Optimization Learn how to elevate every aspect of your fundraising programs—from acquisition to reactivation, digital co-targeting to housefile optimization. Packed with practical advice and proven best practices, the Field Guide will help you boost the performance of your direct mail and digital fundraising, and serve as a collaborative checklist of tactics for you team. Download your […] 0 Author Missing April 9, 2024April 9, 2024 < 1 min read Acquisition 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights 6 Post-Purchase Pain Points & Solutions for E-commerce Customers If you’re an e-commerce merchant who wants their business to become successful, you need to become the customers’ favorite (offer them a great experience, stay ahead of the competition, improve profit margins, and whatnot). However, a customer’s journey with your e-commerce business is filled with multiple issues regarding the website, payment, checkout, and much more… […] Latest Shipment April 9, 2024April 9, 2024 5 min read Data & InsightsDeliveryShoppersReturnsOperations & Supply ChainPackagingMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationAcquisitionCompetitionResults & InvestmentMarketing: UGCTechnology & InnovationMarketing: TradeMarketing: Social MediaESG and CSRTarget 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing The Future of Loyalty Programs: Community, Crowdsourcing and Beyond Brands and retailers that specialize in formal events and big “life moments” (think weddings, proms and the like) need to think about customer loyalty — how to win it and how to keep it — in a completely different way. For example, David’s Bridal has leaned into community and crowdsourcing to create programs that allow […] Retail Remix Podcast April 8, 2024April 8, 2024 < 1 min read Marketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: Social MediaConsumersPodcastsTechnology & InnovationPredictions and ForecastsTikTokData & InsightsAcquisitionShoppersCustomer ExperienceTrends: FinanceThick DataResults & InvestmentEconomyPartnershipsTrends: RetailIndustry Conferences and EventsBNPLMarketing: Direct & Personalization 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers YETI Debuts on Fifth Avenue After MYSTERY RANCH Acquisition YETI, the outdoor gear retailer, has officially opened its doors in the heart of Manhattan. RetailWire April 6, 2024April 6, 2024 < 1 min read Acquisition 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights New Results from the Fall 2023 Edition of The CMO Survey AI bolsters marketing returns, weaker Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion investments and impact, and brand activism shifts to hot-button societal issues are among the results of the Fall 2023 edition. Results are based on a sample of 316 marketing leaders at for-profit U.S. companies, 96% of whom hold positions of VP-level or higher. Marketer Optimism Rises, […] 0 Author Missing April 5, 2024April 5, 2024 5 min read Thick DataExecutivesTechnology & InnovationAIMarketing: Social MediaESG and CSRShoppersData & InsightsCOVID19InclusivityReturnsMeta (Facebook)AcquisitionEconomyMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: MobileResults & InvestmentStrategyTwitterTrends: MarketingAssociatesBig DataConsumersData VisualizationDept. NonfoodPricing & PromotionsPartnershipsMarketing: Digital Media 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Ad Tech’s Performance Review TV ad buying platform Cadent acquires AdTheorent, setting its sights on omnichannel. Also in this episode: The less-than-kosher attribution game that retail media networks are playing with brands. The post Ad Tech’s Performance Review appeared first on AdExchanger. AdExchanger April 5, 2024April 24, 2024 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationData & InsightsOmnichannelMarketing: Retail MediaMarketing: BroadcastAcquisition 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers FullBeauty Brands acquires plus marketplace Dia & Co. Within the past year the company also purchased Eloquii and Cuup, expanding its portfolio of plus and size-inclusive labels. RetailDive April 4, 2024April 4, 2024 < 1 min read AcquisitionInclusivityPackaging 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Walmart Connect Extends Retail Media Reach with More In-Store Opportunities, Access for Non-Endemic Advertisers Walmart plans to take its Connect retail media offering “to the next level” this year, by expanding access to international and non-endemic advertisers, doubling down on self-serve capabilities across its spectrum of advertiser tools and expanding in-store, onsite and offsite advertising opportunities. “The role of our advertising business is earning increased attention — especially after […] Retail TouchPoints April 3, 2024April 3, 2024 3 min read WalmartMarketing: Retail MediaMarketing: In StorePartnershipsWalmart ConnectMarketing: BroadcastOmnichannelInternationalAcquisitionSponsoredTargetDept. NonfoodMarketing: Social MediaTechnology & InnovationShoppersMergersPredictions and ForecastsVendorsAIBrick and MortarData & InsightsUnileverExecutivesTikTokStreamingMarketing: Digital MediaResults & InvestmentRestaurants 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit Beyond Partners with X to Build Up its Growing Slate of Brands Beyond, Inc. — parent company of the newly relaunched Overstock.com as well as Bed Bath & Beyond and Zulily — has entered a long-term strategic partnership with X even as other advertisers flee the scandal-plagued social media platform. Beyond was formed following Overstock’s June 2023 acquisition of Bed Bath & Beyond, followed by its March […] Retail TouchPoints April 2, 2024April 2, 2024 < 1 min read PartnershipsAcquisitionMarketing: Social MediaPredictions and ForecastsExecutivesBed Bath & BeyondESG and CSRHoliday & EventsMeta (Facebook)ShoppersTargetMarketing: BrandTwitter 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Drug What CVS Pharmacy’s New Cost-Plus Reimbursement Approach Means for PBMs, Pharmacies, Plan Sponsors, and Prescription Prices (rerun) This week, I’m rerunning some popular posts while I prepare for Friday’s live video webinar: Drug Channel Implications of the Inflation Reduction Act. For more on acquisition cost reimbursement for pharmacies, see Sections 8.4. and 12.3.4. of our new 2024 Economic Report on U.S. Pharmacies and Pharmacy Benefit Managers. Click here to see the original […] Drug Channels April 2, 2024April 2, 2024 3 min read Dept. PharmacyCVSPredictions and ForecastsHealth & WellnessMarketing: Social MediaEconomyData & InsightsWalgreensAcquisitionMeta (Facebook) 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Could Aldi surpass Kroger Co. store count? Closure of Southeastern Grocers acquisition sets the stage for the German discount grocer to take on the country’s top supermarket chain Supermarket News April 2, 2024April 2, 2024 < 1 min read Regional GroceryKrogerAldiSoutheastern GrocersAcquisition 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Want Continuity in Brand Messaging Online Ordering is your Best Option Food retailers striving for a consistent brand message too edify their relationship with the consumers can find that empowering consumers to utilize their digital platform for online ordering is more effective than in person experience according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. That said, it doesn’t matter if […] Grocerant Guru March 29, 2024March 29, 2024 5 min read ShoppersMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionData & InsightsRestaurantsDept. GroceryConsumersMarketing: UGCFood DeliveryAcquisitionPricing & PromotionsDoorDashInternationalPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: In StoreESG and CSRMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationGrubhubDeliveryUbereatsTarget 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Home Improvement Home Depot to acquire building products supplier for $18.25B The move to buy SRS Distribution will help the home improvement company lean in to its plan to boost business with its pro customers. RetailDive March 29, 2024March 29, 2024 < 1 min read Home DepotAcquisitionOperations & Supply Chain 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Minnesota Timberwolves sale to Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore falls apart Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore planned to acquire a majority stake in the NBA’s Minnesota Timberwolves and the WNBA’s Lynx. CNBC March 28, 2024March 28, 2024 < 1 min read Acquisition 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers The Home Depot Acquiring Supplier to Professional Contractors The Home Depot said yesterday it is acquiring SRS Distribution Inc. (SRS) — a materials provider across several verticals serving professional roofers, landscapers and pool contractors — in a deal valued at approximately $18.25 billion. It would be Home Depot’s largest acquisition in its history. The home improvement retailer expects the acquisition to close this […] TotalRetail March 28, 2024March 28, 2024 < 1 min read AcquisitionData & InsightsHome DepotDeliveryOperations & Supply ChainInternationalResults & InvestmentDept. AppliancesDept. Nonfood 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Home Depot Acquires SRS for $18.25B, Boosting Pro Sales Home Depot recently announced its acquisition of SRS Distribution for a whopping $18.25 billion. This hefty investment marks the company’s boldest stride yet to seize a larger share of the professional market, particularly targeting contractors and roofers. RetailWire March 28, 2024April 9, 2024 < 1 min read AcquisitionHome DepotResults & InvestmentOperations & Supply ChainMondelez 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Home Improvement Home Depot Boosts Pro Offering with $18.25B Acquisition of SRS Distribution The Home Depot is acquiring building products distributor SRS Distribution for $18.25 billion in a bid to accelerate the growth of its pro offerings. The deal, which is expected to close by the end of the retailer’s fiscal 2024 in late January 2025, is subject to customer closing conditions and will be funded through a […] Retail TouchPoints March 28, 2024March 28, 2024 2 min read AcquisitionHome DepotOperations & Supply ChainShoppersPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: Social MediaExecutivesInternationalLowesDept. NonfoodDept. AppliancesDeliveryBrick and MortarAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Home Improvement Home Depot is acquiring specialty distributor SRS for $18.25 billion in huge bet on growing pro sales Home Depot is making the largest acquisition in its history as its sales growth stagnates. CNBC March 28, 2024March 28, 2024 < 1 min read Home DepotAcquisition 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery ALDI to add 800 stores over five years BATAVIA, Ill. — ALDI, a retailer already known for its rapid growth, has unveiled plans to increase its store count by 800 locations across the country by the end of 2028. The ambitious five-year expansion plan involves opening new stores and converting existing ones. As part of this expansion effort, ALDI announced that it has […] MMR March 26, 2024March 26, 2024 2 min read Regional GroceryAldiBrick and MortarSoutheastern GrocersAcquisitionPredictions and ForecastsConsumersExecutivesShoppersOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: Retail MediaInsight ProvidersBig DataHealth & WellnessEconomyDept. Natural / OrganicDeliverydunnhumbyStrategy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem ThirdLove’s Co-Founder Shares the Brand’s Customer Acquisition and Retention Approach In episode 445 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews David Spector, co-founder and chairman of ThirdLove, a women’s intimates and lifestyle brand. Listen in as Spector shares the genesis of the company (0:45), his professional background prior to co-founding the company (4:20), his current role at the business (6:10), and how ThirdLove approaches […] TotalRetail March 25, 2024March 26, 2024 < 1 min read AcquisitionIndustry Conferences and EventsShoppersGoogleExecutivesMarketing: Social MediaData & InsightsConsumersResults & InvestmentPodcastsConsultingESG and CSRPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionPartnershipsStrategy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Refrigeration revolution: How Daikin’s acquisition of AHT changes the game Refrigerated cases are a workhorse in any supermarket, presenting a tantalizing display of grocery staples and indulgences alike. Grocery Dive March 25, 2024March 25, 2024 < 1 min read AcquisitionDept. Refrigerated 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Even Late to the Paid Membership Party, Target Believes it’s ‘Starting from a Position of Strength’ Target’s announcement earlier this month that it was launching a paid membership plan almost felt like a foregone conclusion. Amazon’s Prime membership has been paying dividends for the company for decades, and after Walmart followed suit with Walmart+ in 2020, it was only a matter of time before Target entered the mix. With the addition […] Retail TouchPoints March 22, 2024March 22, 2024 5 min read ConsumersTargetPartnershipsDeliveryMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionIndustry Conferences and EventsWalmartWalgreensShoppersAmazonStreamingDept. FreshExecutivesPredictions and ForecastsPricing & PromotionsTechnology & InnovationMergersMarketing: Social MediaBrick and MortarDept. HBCResults & InvestmentOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: BroadcastHealth & WellnessMarketing: Digital MediaData & InsightsHome DepotMarketing: TradeMarketing: BrandLowesDept. Fresh PreparedMarketing: In StoreDept. FuelBig LotsDept. DeliConsultingAcquisition 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage How Fire Department Coffee Turned Customers Into Investors With Equity Crowdfunding During yesterday’s webcast, Fire Department Coffee CEO, Luke Schneider, discussed how he raised $1.8M for his business through crowdfunding with the help of StartEngine. The webcast also included Harrison Bert, Director of Sales for StartEngine and was moderated by Wayne Bennett, SVP of Retail for ECRM and RangeMe. For those of you not familiar with […] RangeMe March 21, 2024March 21, 2024 3 min read Dept. BeverageResults & InvestmentVendorsBrick and MortarPhilanthropyExecutivesAcquisitionMarketing: Social MediaESG and CSRPredictions and ForecastsWalmartDept. NonfoodMeijerRegional GrocerySponsoredStart UpsConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Darden posts first same-store sales decline since pandemic, offset by Ruth’s Chris acquisition LongHorn Steakhouse was the company’s only division to report same-store sales growth. CNBC March 21, 2024March 21, 2024 < 1 min read AcquisitionCOVID19 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing MNTN Integrates with Popular Measurement Platform MNTN has fully integrated with Rockerbox, allowing marketers to more accurately measure the influence of their connected TV (CTV) advertising on conversions and revenue alongside other marketing channels directly within the Rockerbox platform. The integration includes MNTN’s proprietary Verified Visits attribution, which is designed to attribute site visits to CTV ads only when the ads […] Retail TouchPoints March 20, 2024March 20, 2024 < 1 min read Marketing: BroadcastStreamingAcquisitionTargetMarketing: Social MediaData & InsightsPredictions and ForecastsPartnershipsMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationDept. FreshDelivery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Kroger to Sell Specialty Pharmacy Business Amid Merger Discussions As it faces regulatory scrutiny over its potential merger with Albertsons, grocery chain Kroger has decided to sell off its specialty pharmacy business to CarelonRx, a subsidiary of Elevance Health. In a press release Monday, Kroger said the sale is expected to close in the second half of the year. “As part of our regular […] Marie Albiges March 20, 2024March 21, 2024 < 1 min read KrogerDept. PharmacyMergersRegional GroceryAlbertsons / SafewayAssociatesGovernmentAcquisitionConsumersDivestituresHealth & WellnessBrick and MortarC&S Wholesale GrocersLegal & CriminalOperations & Supply ChainPredictions and ForecastsPress Release 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Cisco Acquires Splunk for $28 Billion After months of anticipation, Cisco has finalized the acquisition of Splunk, marking a significant milestone for both companies. RetailWire March 20, 2024March 20, 2024 < 1 min read Acquisition 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