Department: HBC Disclosure Rules for Alcohol, Cannabis Sales Online sellers of alcohol and marijuana face a slew of disclosure requirements, such as permissible age, allowable products, shipping restrictions, and more. The post Disclosure Rules for Alcohol, Cannabis Sales appeared first on Practical Ecommerce. Practical Ecommerce February 1, 2023February 1, 2023 < 1 min read CannabisDept. Adult BevDept. HBCData & InsightsOperations & Supply ChainDelivery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events Smirnoff to unveil inaugural cocktail coordinator during Super Bowl LVII The winner of the season-long contest will join Smirnoff as guest of honor for the big game as marketers embrace pre-game hype. MarketingDive February 1, 2023February 1, 2023 < 1 min read Holiday & EventsDept. Adult BevShoppers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Absolut launches new limited edition vodka bottle Launching today (1 February), vodka brand Absolut has revealed its latest limited edition bottle design. The 700ml bottle will be available from all major grocers with an RRP of £21. A one-litre format will also be available from Amazon and Costco with an RRP of £25.50. To support the launch of the new bottle, in-store […] Talking Retail February 1, 2023February 1, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. Adult BevMarketing: In StoreCostcoAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events Busch Light enlists Sarah McLachlan for Super Bowl LVII The beer brand’s game day commercial will revive the singer’s ASPCA anthem, “Angel,” as part of a playful miscommunication about outdoor survival tips. MarketingDive January 31, 2023January 31, 2023 < 1 min read Holiday & EventsDept. BeverageDept. Adult Bev 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Costcutter owner Bestway snaps up £193m share of Sainsbury’s One of Britain’s biggest family-owned businesses has snapped up a £193m stake in Sainsbury’s. Bestway, which owns Costcutter and Bargain Booze, said it had acquired a 3.45pc… View Article The Retail Bulletin January 29, 2023January 29, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. Adult Bev 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Amass Brands acquires operating assets of wine company Winc The spirits conglomerate is taking on several brands from Winc’s portfolio, which filed for bankruptcy in December due in part to declining DTC sales. RetailDive January 28, 2023January 28, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. BeverageDept. Adult BevAcquisitionBankruptcy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage What Alcohol Brands Need to Know to Score Big with Football Fans Before Super Bowl LVII Regardless of who makes it to the Super Bowl this year, one thing is for sure, American Football fans will be drinking on (and leading up to) Super Bowl LVII on February 12th. Americans spend $1.3 Billion on beer alone for the Super Bowl (not including wine, liquor, or other spirits). Ahead of this momentous occasion for sports and alcohol, it’s important to know how consumers are likely to shop and drink this year. MikMak took a closer look at current trends, and here’s what we found. MikMak January 28, 2023January 28, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. Adult BevHoliday & EventsDept. BeverageConsumersMarketing: SocialDept. Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
Corporate Finance Bestway buys £195m slice of Sainsbury’s The Bestway group this morning reported that it has taken a £193m stake in Sainsbury’s and might buy more shares in the supermarket. Bestway, which operates Costcutter, Best-one and Bargain Booze in the independent convenience sector, now has a 3.45% stake in Sainsbury’s. It has indicated that this is purely an investment and is not […] Talking Retail January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 < 1 min read Results & InvestmentDept. Adult Bev 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer How to Get Discovered by U.K. Retailers: Understanding British Consumers Before you launch your brand in the United Kingdom, it’s important to know what’s going on in today’s U.K. retail market as it may differ from the markets your brand currently has a presence in. Whether the British market is familiar territory or completely new, here’s a deep dive into understanding the U.K.’s marketplace, retailers, […] RangeMe January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 4 min read ConsumersSustainabilityVendorsInternational - UKPackagingGovernmentTescoHealth & WellnessEconomyShoppersInclusivityDept. GroceryData & InsightsDept. BeveragePredictions and ForecastsOmnichannelMarketing: SocialDept. PetOperations & Supply ChainDept. NonfoodDept. Adult BevResults & InvestmentESG and CSRDept. HBCAldiMarketing: In StoreTargetMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionTechnology & InnovationAssociatesHoliday & EventsDept. FuelOwned Brands (Private Label)social commerceTrends: Food and BeverageTrends: RetailBrick and MortarInsight Providers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Sam’s Club to Add 30+ Larger-Format Stores, 5 New Fulfillment Centers Sam’s Club is embarking on an ambitious expansion of its physical footprint, beginning with five new fulfillment and distribution centers opening this year — the first, in Georgia, in Q3 2023. The club retailer also plans to open more than 30 larger-format stores, most of which will include enhanced perimeter departments, bigger healthcare spaces and […] Retail TouchPoints January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 2 min read Brick and MortarBOPISHealth & WellnessOperations & Supply ChainDept. FreshSams ClubDept. FuelOmnichannelExecutivesDept. Fresh PreparedResults & InvestmentDept. DairyDept. RefrigeratedDept. PerimeterDept. Adult BevDeliveryTech: Robotics 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats Sam’s Club plans to add 30 new clubs BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Buoyed by record membership growth, Sam’s Club on Thursday announced plans to open more than 30 new clubs across the country, starting with a unit in Florida that is slated to open next year. The Walmart division also revealed a multiple-year plan to invest in and modernize its supply chain through new […] MMR January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 3 min read Operations & Supply ChainBOPISStore LocationOmnichannelDept. FreshDeliveryHealth & WellnessSustainabilityPredictions and ForecastsResults & InvestmentDept. FuelExecutivesDept. RefrigeratedTechnology & InnovationTech: RoboticsDept. DairySams ClubInclusivityDept. Fresh PreparedDept. Adult BevWalmart 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events Dogfish Head’s budget big game ad showcases electric football The craft brewer spent only $7,000 on a hyper-local ad to promote its role as the official beer of the Electric Football World Championship. MarketingDive January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 < 1 min read Holiday & EventsDept. BeverageDept. Adult Bev 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Tech layoffs? Great companies are actively hiring marketing technology talent In my previous post, I boldly predicted that we’re on the verge of a whole series of martech innovations: AI, composability, AR/VR, even, yes, “Web3”. While I agree with the pessimists that 2023 will be a challenging year for a lot of martech vendors, I believe this is more of a business cycle bump in […] chiefmartec January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 4 min read Technology & InnovationOperations & Supply ChainAssociatesGoogleConsultingPredictions and ForecastsCompetitionTech: AR and VRMarketing: SocialMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationDept. Adult BevCryptoVendors 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit Carling kicks off partnerships with the Emirates FA Cup and Vitality Women’s FA Cup Carling is becoming the official beer partner to the Emirates FA Cup and Vitality Women’s FA Cup. The partnership has been announced ahead of the fourth round of both the men’s and women’s competitions, which takes place over the weekend of Saturday 28 January 2023. As part of the deal, which will run until at […] Talking Retail January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 < 1 min read PartnershipsDept. Adult BevDept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Your Views: Legacies & Ironies Got the following email from MNB reader Cindee Lolik: Just wanted to comment on the comment about employers taking on the cost of ServSafe certification. Our Co-op has always picked up the cost of certification for our Food Service Managers, but when I read the article, I immediately looked for an alternative to the National […] MorningNewsBeat January 24, 2023January 24, 2023 2 min read Dept. FreshDept. Adult BevDept. PerimeterPackagingDept. BeverageAssociatesRestaurantsPredictions and ForecastsMerchandisingMarketing: BrandDept. Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Nonfood 1-800-Flowers.com Introduces Marketplace to Expand Gift Options, Support Independent Sellers Just in time for Valentine’s Day, 1-800-Flowers.com has launched a “Gifts & More” marketplace designed to provide shoppers with a wider range of gift options. The site will initially include a curated selection of products from more than 200 brands across 15 categories, including home décor, spa gift baskets, party supplies and DIY activities. Additionally, […] Retail TouchPoints January 24, 2023January 25, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. NonfoodShoppersPredictions and ForecastsMerchandisingDept. FreshDept. BeverageDept. Adult Bev 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Great Ways AI Can Positively Influence Your Retail Business Artificial intelligence has made huge strides in the last decade, transforming almost every aspect of life. One area where artificial intelligence has helped add real value is the way businesses operate. However, many business people are still skeptical about the role of AI in business, thus losing out on a resource that could make a […] Retail Minded January 24, 2023January 24, 2023 3 min read Technology & InnovationShoppersLegal & CriminalOperations & Supply ChainAI / MLTargetData & InsightsChatGPTTech: AIMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationGoogleDept. Adult BevMarketing: VoiceResults & InvestmentMarketing: In StoreSustainabilityDept. NonfoodThick Data 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Business groups urge government to rethink energy support reduction Business groups including the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS), the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) and the British Independent Retail Association (BIRA), have written to the Business Secretary, calling on him to rethink plans to slash the support provided to shops, pubs and other local businesses amid fears […] Talking Retail January 23, 2023January 23, 2023 < 1 min read GovernmentSustainabilityInternational - UKDept. Adult BevDept. BeverageBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Fat Tire Gets New Story, Recipe Axios reports that “Fat Tire Ale, the iconic craft brew that inspired a generation of independent beer fans, is getting a new recipe and a new look meant to attract climate-conscious consumers … The prior easy-drinking amber is now a crisper golden ale meant to appeal to the tailgate crowd — but the brewer says […] MorningNewsBeat January 23, 2023January 23, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. Adult BevDept. BeveragePackagingConsumersFlagship StoresExecutivesCoca Cola 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Yes Bojangles Partnership with Appalachian Mountain Brewery Works Bojangles new brand messaging with a real kick! In an effort to drive brand awareness, brand relevance, and internet buzz all with edifying the Bojanglesbrand with some new electricity, according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. So, that’s why Bojangles and Appalachian Mountain Brewery (AMB) have partnered to brew […] Grocerant Guru January 22, 2023January 22, 2023 3 min read Dept. BeverageDept. Adult BevDept. GroceryData & InsightsDept. FreshMarketing: SocialPartnershipsTechnology & InnovationDept. PerimeterCPG: Adult BeverageGeneral MillsRestaurantsOperations & Supply ChainIngles MarketTrends: TechTech: AILowesLegal & CriminalKrogerConsumersDept. Natural / OrganicAI / MLWalmartDept. ApparelAlimentation Couche-TardCircle KDeliveryAhold Delhaize 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food OffBeat: Beating Heart “A Heart That Works,” by Rob Delaney, is, I think, a remarkable piece of writing. The book, by a writer and comedian perhaps best known for “Catastrophe,” is a memoir about Delaney’s son, Henry, who was diagnosed with a brain tumor at age one and – spoiler alert – passed way just before his third […] MorningNewsBeat January 21, 2023January 21, 2023 3 min read Marketing: SocialDept. BeverageDept. Adult BevDept. FreshUnileverDept. GroceryAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Southeastern Grocers opens standalone liquor store in Miami The new location, which sports the chain’s Fresco y Más banner, carries over 1,400 varieties of liquor, more than 500 wines and an assortment of rums, mixers, drinkware and other products. Grocery Dive January 20, 2023January 20, 2023 < 1 min read Southeastern GrocersDept. Adult BevStore LocationMerchandisingDept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Retail Traffic Trends #111: Q4 benchmark is here! The National Retail Federation reported that in the past five years, shrinkage has increasingly become a $100 billion problem for retailers. Now, tech companies are getting involved to help fight theft in the retail industry. As we start the new year, this week we release our Q4 Benchmark and look into four trends […] Doorcounts January 20, 2023January 20, 2023 2 min read Data & InsightsTechnology & InnovationDeliveryStore LocationPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: BroadcastLegal & CriminalHoliday & EventsDept. ApparelConsumersPackagingDept. Adult BevEconomyOperations & Supply ChainPricing & Promotions 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: SocialDept. 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
Holiday & Events Online sales bucked negative trend during holiday season Retail sales fell 1.1 in December and one percent in November, but online sales were up, according to a variety of sources. Jim Monkmeyer, president of transportation for DHL Supply Chain, North America, said, “E-commerce is continuing to boom.” Mr. Monkmeyer pointed to food and high-end consumer products and spirits among fast-growing categories online. RetailWire January 19, 2023January 19, 2023 < 1 min read Holiday & EventsOperations & Supply ChainDept. GroceryDept. BeverageDept. Adult BevConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Operations & Supply Chain Holiday retail sales tanked, but trucking data shows e-commerce wasn’t the issue [[ Getty Images The market did not like what it saw from the final retail holiday sales numbers for 2022 which sets up a tough year for retailers, but e-commerce is continuing to boom, including in areas outside the core retail consumer. Trucking data shared by DHL with CNBC shows that while the core consumer […] CNBC January 18, 2023January 18, 2023 2 min read Operations & Supply ChainConsumersHoliday & EventsData & InsightsEconomyPricing & PromotionsMarketing: TradePredictions and ForecastsCOVID19Dept. Adult BevDept. BeverageDept. FuelDept. GroceryTechnology & InnovationExecutivesDept. Nonfood 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category Your Views: Fees, Allowances & Fines (Oh, My!) Responding to last week’s In Conversation piece with David Friedler, president and managing partner of Simpactful, about the current state of vendor fees and deductions, one MNB reader wrote: Congratulations for having this conversation about vendor fees and deductions. Over the years, I felt that you were ALWAYS siding with the trade because you never […] MorningNewsBeat January 18, 2023January 18, 2023 6 min read Dept. GroceryWhole FoodsBrick and MortarWeatherDept. Adult BevAmazonDept. FreshMarketing: In StoreMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionConsumersShoppersHome DepotThick DataPredictions and ForecastsPartnershipsOperations & Supply ChainResults & InvestmentDept. Natural / OrganicMerchandisingExecutivesDept. NonfoodDept. BeverageCOVID19AssociatesESG and CSR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Elevated convenience, nuanced heat among Winter Fancy Food Show trends Additional key themes include globally inspired pantry staples, alcohol-free spirits. Food Business News January 17, 2023January 17, 2023 < 1 min read Industry Conferences and EventsDept. GroceryDept. Adult BevDept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Ketel One vodka embraces cocktail culture in new campaign The Diageo brand showcases how it can elevate classic cocktails amid a consumer shift toward premium alcohol offerings. MarketingDive January 17, 2023January 17, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. Adult BevCPG: Adult BeverageConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery The goal is to help local communities through service JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Southeastern Grocers Inc. (SEG), parent company and home of Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, has announced plans to open three new Winn-Dixie stores to support economic growth in its communities. The first Winn-Dixie store was opened shortly before Christmas in the rapidly growing Grand Cypress neighborhood in a […] MMR January 17, 2023January 17, 2023 3 min read Southeastern GrocersBrick and MortarAssociatesInclusivityResults & InvestmentMarketing: TradeDeliveryPricing & PromotionsExecutivesPhilanthropyOwned Brands (Private Label)EconomyHoliday & EventsHealth & WellnessDept. GroceryDept. Adult BevWeather 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
International Department: Food Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Corporate Finance International Trends & External Forces Mondelēz International Reports Q4 and FY 2022 Results Full Year Highlights Net revenues for the full year increased +9.7% driven by Organic Net Revenue1 growth of +12.3% with underlying Volume/Mix of +2.7%. For the fourth quarter, Net revenues increased +13.5% driven by Organic Net Revenue1 growth of +15.4% with underlying Volume/Mix of +1.6% Diluted EPS was $1.96, down 35.5%; Adjusted EPS1 was $2.95, up +11.9% on […] Written by Mondelez February 1, 2023February 1, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Associates & Employees Robots could surpass workers at Amazon by 2030, Cathie Wood says KEY POINTS “We are just at the dawn of the robotics age. And I would say artificial intelligence and battery technology are all a part of that movement as well,” Cathie Wood said. Amazon had more than 1.6 million workers at the end of 2021, according to its most recent annual report. Wood’s Ark Innovation […] Written by CNBC February 1, 2023February 1, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value Department & Category ESG Partnerships & Alt Profit International Stores & Formats Aldi expands Too Good To Go partnership nationwide following successful trial Aldi is rolling out its partnership with the world’s largest surplus food platform, Too Good To Go, across all of its 990 UK stores. Following a successful trial last year, Aldi is now offering surplus food bags available nationwide, in a bid to tackle food waste while also offering even lower prices to customers. The […] Written by Talking Retail February 1, 2023February 1, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Channel: Grocery Department & Category Department: Nonfood Corporate Strategy Corporate Finance Media & Marketing Retailer Media Agencies & Vendors Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Retail Operations Stores & Formats dunnhumby’s Sixth Annual Retailer Preference Index (RPI) for U.S. GroceryTHE GROCERS BEST ‘BUILT TO LAST’ H-E-B, Costco Best Navigate The 2020 – 2022 Pandemic Grocery Market Upheaval, Bumping Amazon From Its Top Ranking Customers emerged from 2020 – 2022 placing more importance than ever on finding the right balance of savings and quality while placing less importance on saving time. Pandemic surge in retailer digital capabilities and consumer digital adoption […] Written by dunnhumby February 1, 2023February 1, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Department & Category Department: Food Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Associates & Employees Holiday & Events Charted: U.S. Egg Prices More Than Double in 2022 Charted: U.S. Egg Prices Double in 2022 Eggs are a staple food for many countries around the world, and the U.S. is no exception. Americans eat between 250‒280 eggs a year on average. Eggs are also easy to cook, protein-dense and supply many daily vitamins needed for healthy living, making them a popular meal or […] Written by Visual Capitalist February 1, 2023February 1, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked