Retailer Media Exclusive: Google Debuts New Retail Media Solution with Lowe’s as First Beta Tester Google wants a bigger piece of the traffic driven by retail media advertising. To start getting it, the tech company has launched a new offsite retail media solution in closed beta. Lowe’s has signed on to be one of the first retailers to test the solution for what will be the first offsite retail media […] Retail TouchPoints March 18, 2024March 18, 2024 3 min read Marketing: Retail MediaGooglePartnershipsLowesData & InsightsOperations & Supply ChainAgenciesMarketing: Social MediaPredictions and ForecastsConsumersStore LocationDept. HBCTechnology & InnovationShoppersTargetSustainabilityBrick and MortarTrends: Retail 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retailer Media Wakefern launches retail media network with self-service capabilities Powered by Inmar Intelligence, the platform aims to offer advertisers with cross-channel optimization and easy management campaign building platforms. Grocery Dive March 16, 2024March 16, 2024 < 1 min read Marketing: Retail MediaWakefernAgencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Visible and invisible tech stacks, and the upsides and downsides of “shadow IT” in martech and beyond Tech stacks are large. The empirical stack data we recently shared from Zylo, a leading SaaS management platform, showed that even after a year of belt-tightening, the average SMB (500 employees or less) still has 162 SaaS apps. Mid-market companies (500 to 2,500 employees) have 245. And large enterprises have 650. This isn’t particularly surprising […] chiefmartec March 13, 2024March 13, 2024 7 min read Technology & InnovationPredictions and ForecastsAssociatesData & InsightsSustainabilityStrategyESG and CSRDept. ApparelDept. NonfoodGoogleMetaverseMarketing: In StoreMarketing: Social MediaResults & InvestmentInsight ProvidersAgencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer A Journey From Shameless Consumer to Conscious Consumer … and Maybe Even Eco-Warrior Whether we all realize it or not, there has been a shift in the force. We’re changing our stripes as a consumer-based society. Where once choice was primarily driven only by factors like quality, price, brand affinity, and even endorsement, now other, larger existential factors are impacting how we make purchase decisions — namely, how […] Mike Robinson March 13, 2024March 13, 2024 4 min read ConsumersSustainabilityData & InsightsDeliveryTechnology & InnovationAmazonMarketing: In StoreESG and CSROperations & Supply ChainResults & InvestmentAssociatesAgencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery - Natural Amazon’s Missteps with Whole Foods Market Again? While the acquisition of Whole Foods by Amazon in 2017 brought potential benefits, there have also been criticisms of Amazon’s approach, including our own Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions. Here are 8 points often mentioned: 1. Branding: Buying Whole Food aka ‘Whole Paycheck’ Amazon missed an opportunity to reposition […] Grocerant Guru March 12, 2024March 12, 2024 3 min read Whole FoodsDept. GroceryAmazonData & InsightsConsumersShoppersRegional GroceryMarketing: BrandDept. FreshBrick and MortarAcquisitionOwned Brands (Private Label)AgenciesMarketing: Retail MediaAssociatesKrogerMarketing: In StoreMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: ShopperMarketing: Social MediaSustainabilityDept. Perimeter 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Why Minute Maid Zero Sugar hired Jon Hamm to pitch juice that ‘Sells Itself’ Studio X, the execution arm of WPP’s bespoke Open X unit for Coca-Cola, spearheaded the brand’s first global campaign. MarketingDive March 11, 2024March 11, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. BeverageCoca ColaAgencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces 2024 Brought New PCI Requirements. Hackers Can Help You Keep Up As the average cost of a breach hits $4.45 million, regulatory authorities are driving more industrywide requirements to address growing threats. The critical role payment and financial services play in the global economy means companies in this industry will be some of the first mandated to comply. That’s why it’s no surprise that the Payment […] Retail TouchPoints March 9, 2024March 9, 2024 3 min read Predictions and ForecastsResults & InvestmentLegal & CriminalData & InsightsMarketing: Social MediaEconomyExecutivesMarketing: In StoreVendorsOperations & Supply ChainPartnershipsTechnology & InnovationAssociatesAgencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights SharkNinja taps Horizon next to fuel data powered growth SharkNinja, a global product design and technology company, today named Horizon Next as their Media Agency of Record across the US and Canada. SharkNinja has engaged Next to design a data powered strategy that balances innovation and advanced analytics to accelerate retail and DTC growth. Next will leverage its game-changing proprietary connected marketing platform, blu., to identify actionable […] Martechcube March 7, 2024March 8, 2024 < 1 min read Data & InsightsConsumersDept. FuelStrategyStore LocationTechnology & InnovationAIInternational - North AmericaPartnershipsESG and CSRMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationMarketing: OOHBig DataAssociatesMarketing: Digital MediaAgencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Loss Prevention Trends shaping retail in 2024 Loss prevention in the retail sector is undergoing a transformative phase in 2024, necessitated by the imperative to protect profits amid a multitude of challenges. From the surge in shoplifting to broader concerns like shrinkage, retailers are confronted with multifaceted issues demanding innovative solutions. This report delves into key trends in loss prevention, shedding light […] The Retail Bulletin March 6, 2024March 6, 2024 6 min read Technology & InnovationAILegal & CriminalInternational - UKPredictions and ForecastsAssociatesPartnershipsHealth & WellnessShoppersAcquisitionDept. GroceryAgenciesSustainabilityData & InsightsTrends: RetailStore FormatTescoMarketing: In StoreStore LocationTech: CashierlessWalmartBrick and MortarDept. BeverageAmazonOperations & Supply ChainDept. NonfoodExecutivesPhilanthropyMarketing: Social Media 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Convenience Wawa’s New Revenue Stream via New Retail Media Network So, Wawa recently launched the Goose Media Network, a retail media network (RMN) designed to enhance offerings for its dedicated consumer base. According to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® this moved with edify Wawa’s relationship with consumers and brands driving Top-line sales and Bottom-line profits. Through this network, Wawa’s customers can engage with partner […] Grocerant Guru March 3, 2024March 3, 2024 3 min read WaWaPartnershipsShoppersDept. GroceryData & InsightsMarketing: Retail MediaConsumersCustomer ExperienceAgenciesTechnology & InnovationDept. FreshDept. PerimeterPricing & PromotionsAIMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: TradeBrick and MortarTargetTrends: TechDeliveryDept. FuelOperations & Supply ChainInsight ProvidersMarketing: OOHDept. Apparel 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Your Views: SSNIPT Blues Got this email from an MNB reader: I believe the final ruling on the merger will come down to who best defines “grocery store” for the courts. If it’s the broader definition that includes WMT, Costco, Dollar General, Target, delivery & remote options, etc., Kroger will prevail. If the 1980s / FTC definition of […] MorningNewsBeat March 1, 2024March 1, 2024 2 min read MergersGovernmentRegional GroceryBrick and MortarKrogerAlbertsons / SafewayCompetitionLegal & CriminalDollar GeneralRestaurantsPredictions and ForecastsCostcoTargetDept. GroceryDeliveryAssociatesAgencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights How audience measurement innovation benefits the media industry The media ecosystem is changing—70.6% of U.S. TV homes have a smart TV, up from 62.3% two years ago1. With widespread connected TV (CTV) adoption2 and increasing high-speed internet availability, new ways of watching have introduced new (and bigger) data sets. Innovations in audience measurement are critical to keep pace with audiences’ evolving media habits. […] Nielsen March 1, 2024March 1, 2024 5 min read Big DataData & InsightsMarketing: BroadcastInsight ProvidersTechnology & InnovationMarketing: UGCConsumersPredictions and ForecastsDept. NonfoodStreamingMarketing: OOHMarketing: Social MediaDept. Natural / OrganicOperations & Supply ChainStrategyMarketing: Digital MediaAgencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Convenience Wawa Joins Retail Media Network Club Wawa has launched Goose Media Network, the c-store chain’s retail media network (RMN), to give brands the opportunity to reach Wawa customers online as well as via the mobile app and videos played at the gas pump. Wawa worked with Publicis Groupe’s Publicis Sapient, Epsilon and CitrusAd to create the new offering. “Goose Media Network […] Retail TouchPoints February 27, 2024February 29, 2024 < 1 min read WaWaMarketing: Retail MediaAgenciesSustainabilityPricing & PromotionsPredictions and ForecastsPartnershipsMarketing: Social MediaInsight ProvidersHealth & Wellness7-Eleven & SpeedwayDept. Fuel 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation WPP feels pinch of tech pullback as AI strategy comes into focus The key U.S. market had a battering close to the year, with like-for-like organic revenue dropping 4.5% in the region. MarketingDive February 26, 2024February 26, 2024 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationStrategyAIAgenciesHealth & WellnessDept. Natural / Organic 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Your Views: No Real Future MNB reader Rich Heiland had a thought about out continuing conversation about CVS’s shortcomings: I consider drug stores a commodity. None of them do anything to distinguish themselves from one another in any significant way. I live in a downtown area. There is a Rite-Aid a block or so away. I go there. If there […] MorningNewsBeat February 26, 2024February 26, 2024 5 min read Brick and MortarWalmartPredictions and ForecastsConsumersAssociatesMergersAlbertsons / SafewayShoppersDept. PerimeterDept. FreshKrogerGovernmentCompetitionRegional GroceryGhost KitchenEconomyAmazonCVSSoutheastern GrocersAcquisitionWhole FoodsExecutivesPackagingDept. GroceryHealth & WellnessMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMerchandisingStreamingRite AidTargetWakefernAgenciesAhold DelhaizeDept. Natural / OrganicOperations & Supply Chain 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Future-Proofing Retail Through Wi-Fi Automation The modern retail business owner knows these facts: their customers expect an experience that’s efficient, effortless, and caters to their preferred way of buying. As consumer shopping habits continue to evolve — expedited in part due to the global pandemic that forever changed how we buy — retail operators must remain at the forefront of […] Roger Sands February 20, 2024February 20, 2024 3 min read Technology & InnovationAIConsumersShoppersAssociatesCustomer ExperienceMarketing: In StorePredictions and ForecastsOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: TradeStore LocationExecutivesTech: AR and VRResults & InvestmentRestaurantsOwned Brands (Private Label)Brick and MortarMetaverseMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationTrends: TechDept. GroceryCOVID19DeliveryAgencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Remarkably Creative Commerce with Beth Ann Kaminkow, Global CEO, VMLY&R Our guest this week is Beth Ann Kaminkow, Global CEO, VMLY&R who joins us to talk about the ever changing landscape of retail and consumer branding, customer engagement, and loyalty. In particular with dip into what defines high performance retail and the emerging world of “creative commerce.” We also get a sneak preview of her […] Remarkable Retail Podcast February 20, 2024February 20, 2024 3 min read ExecutivesGovernmentPodcastsMarketing: Social MediaPredictions and ForecastsData & InsightsTechnology & InnovationShoppersAgenciesPartnershipsConsumersDept. GroceryInternational - North AmericaConsultingIndustry Conferences and EventsESG and CSRResults & InvestmentAmazonEconomyBrick and MortarMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: BrandPhilanthropyRestaurantsShopifyInsight Providers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
International Vision Express branches see major store refits, renovations across the UK UK shoppers are set for a new era of eye care as various Vision Express branches across the country shut down temporarily to make way for renovations. In August 2023, Vision Express’s Freshney Place Shopping Centre branch relocated to a new unit while their original spot on Newbiggin Walk underwent remodelling. They continue to offer […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub February 19, 2024February 19, 2024 3 min read International - UKData & InsightsOmnichannelConsumersStrategyBrick and MortarMarketing: In StoreThick DataStore LocationInclusivityRecommerceShoppersPredictions and ForecastsAgencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer 4 Consumer Behaviors That Will Continue Into 2024 As we are 45 days in 2024, the echoes of pandemic-driven shifts and emerging economic realities continue to shape consumer behavior. While some consumer trends may fade, others are poised to solidify and transform the way people shop, interact with brands, and prioritize their well-being. Value-driven purchasing The economic environment will remain a key driver of consumer trends. Affordability […] Retail Bound February 15, 2024February 15, 2024 2 min read ConsumersSustainabilityHealth & WellnessPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationESG and CSRTechnology & InnovationShoppersTrends: ConsumerPartnershipsEconomyDept. GroceryCOVID19PackagingOmnichannelMetaverseAssociatesPricing & PromotionsResults & InvestmentMarketing: TradeTech: AR and VRCryptoTrends: FinanceMarketing: UGCMarketing: Social MediaDept. NonfoodblockchainDept. ApparelDept. BeverageMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionTrends: Food and BeverageAgencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Speakers announced for 2024 NACDS Annual Meeting ARLINGTON, VA. — NACDS has announced the Business Program speakers for the 2024 NACDS Annual Meeting, which will be hosted April 27-30 in Palm Beach, FL. Author, journalist and professor Walter Isaacson will speak during the Sunday Business Program on April 28. Author and social scientist Arthur C. Brooks is set to speak at the […] MMR February 9, 2024February 9, 2024 3 min read Predictions and ForecastsExecutivesESG and CSRMarketing: Social MediaResults & InvestmentPodcastsPartnershipsGovernmentData & InsightsAgencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy FMI backs proposed national food waste strategy In written comments, the trade group offered recommendations to the three agencies behind the Draft National Strategy for Reducing Food Loss and Waste and Recycling Organics. Grocery Dive February 7, 2024February 7, 2024 < 1 min read SustainabilityStrategyDept. GroceryAgencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Omnicom Is Prioritizing Commerce Over Its Generative AI Ambitions While other holding companies are making flashy announcements about their AI roadmaps, Omnicom is focusing more on a different shiny object: retail and commerce media. Omnicom closed its $845 million acquisition of ecommerce platform Flywheel Digital in early January – the biggest acquisition in the company’s history. But the hefty price tag is worth it, Omnicom […] AdExchanger February 7, 2024March 6, 2024 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationAIAcquisitionData & InsightsAgencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit Selling Products in Europe – Interview with Unlock EMEA At Retailbound, we help clients launch their product brands with retailers in North America. For product brands that want to expand to Europe, we highly recommend they work with Unlock EMEA, Europe’s leading sales agency. This month, we sat down with Paul McCafferty, the Managing Director at Unlock EMEA to ask him the following questions. […] Retail Bound February 6, 2024February 6, 2024 6 min read PartnershipsPackagingConsumersInternational - UKCOVID19TargetAssociatesSustainabilityStart UpsPredictions and ForecastsEconomyOwned Brands (Private Label)GovernmentDept. OTCDept. NonfoodTechnology & InnovationAgencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Agencies & Vendors Google’s cookie deprecation plans draw fresh watchdog pushback The IAB Tech Lab emphasized significant cost burdens on ad-tech firms and operational, financial and legal headaches for brands and agencies. MarketingDive February 6, 2024February 6, 2024 < 1 min read GoogleDept. FreshTechnology & InnovationResults & InvestmentLegal & CriminalAgencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing ROI, Conversions, Loyalty, and More — Getting the Most from Your CPG Marketing Spend In the past few columns in our CPG Marketing Magic series, we’ve embarked on an exciting journey through the realms of branding, user experience, inventory movement, and digital advertising. Now, it’s time to delve into the pivotal role of metrics in your marketing strategy. In this article, we’re diving into the world of analytics, where […] RangeMe February 5, 2024February 5, 2024 7 min read Marketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionTechnology & InnovationAIMarketing: Social MediaData & InsightsDept. BeverageConsumersVendorsStrategyPartnershipsDept. NonfoodMarketing: BrandDept. GroceryShoppersESG and CSROperations & Supply ChainMarketing: UGCMeta (Facebook)Results & InvestmentMarketing: TradePhilanthropyPredictions and ForecastsPricing & PromotionsMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationStore LocationTargetTikTokGoogleDept. Natural / OrganicDept. HBCInclusivityAgencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Every marketer a data analyst and an engineer… delusion or destiny? “Everyone within Publicis will become a data analyst, an engineer, an intelligence partner, with all the information they need at their fingertips to supercharge client growth.” Publicis Groupe made that bold statement last week in a press release and presentation celebrating their performance from last year “after shifting from a holding company to a platform” […] chiefmartec February 1, 2024February 1, 2024 5 min read Technology & InnovationData & InsightsAIPredictions and ForecastsOperations & Supply ChainAgenciesShoppersMarketing: Social MediaPartnershipsExecutivesBig DataDept. NonfoodStrategyAmazonDept. Natural / OrganicPress ReleaseMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationTwitter 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Including Saledock and TrusTrace: six retail technology funding rounds you need to know about RTIH rounds up six retail systems ventures who have recently secured significant investments in their businesses, including Cart.com, Krepling, Leal, and PRIMIS. 1. Saledock Solid Bond reports an undisclosed investment into Saledock’s £150,000 pre-seed round. This will enable the Yorkshire-based startup to grow its team and continue to serve SME clients with a retail solution […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub February 1, 2024February 1, 2024 3 min read Technology & InnovationResults & InvestmentShoppersSustainabilityCustomer ExperiencePartnershipsPredictions and ForecastsEconomyMarketing: Social MediaExecutivesTwitterOperations & Supply ChainDept. ApparelStart UpsDept. FuelInternational - UKConsumersDept. NonfoodConsultingStrategyMarketing: In StoreAgencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer How Retailers Can Prevent Wilting ID Rates Identification helps retailers create more informed marketing and customer experiences, from personalizing messages early in their journey to treating loyalists like loyalists. The more site visitors can be identified, the more retailers can provide relevant, timely experiences that drive other critical performance metrics. A retailer that does very little to increase its visitor identification typically […] Bradford Johnson January 31, 2024February 1, 2024 4 min read ShoppersData & InsightsConsumersCustomer ExperiencePricing & PromotionsMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionDeliveryPredictions and ForecastsStrategyDept. Natural / OrganicVendorsMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationConsultingSustainabilityTechnology & InnovationHoliday & EventsAgencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights How Bayer Is Using Creative Analytics To Cure Its Data Divide Although thought leaders love to pontificate about the convergence of media and creative on stage at industry conferences, media and creative teams at most brands operate as if they’re allergic to each other. Not only are these teams siloed internally, they even work with separate agencies, and the data generated by what should be complementary […] AdExchanger January 31, 2024January 31, 2024 < 1 min read Data & InsightsAgencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Beyond big data: The audience watching over the air There is no mistaking the impact of connectivity on how audiences are watching TV. In just the past five years, the number of households in the U.S. that get their TV content from an internet connection has increased by more than 210%1. The allure of an internet’s worth of content notwithstanding, a smaller, yet consistent, […] Nielsen January 25, 2024January 25, 2024 4 min read Marketing: BroadcastBig DataData & InsightsInsight ProvidersDept. NonfoodConsumersPredictions and ForecastsStreamingMarketing: Social MediaAgenciesMarketing: Digital MediaStrategyInclusivityTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Trends & External Forces Court sets late August start date for hearing on Kroger-Albertsons merger A federal judge in Oregon will decide during the proceeding whether to grant the FTC’s request to block the transaction. Written by Grocery Dive March 12, 2024March 14, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Channel: Restaurants Department & Category Department: Consumer Durables Department: Food Department: Nonfood ESG Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Merchandising Kids Like to Go Out to Eat ask Chuck E. Cheese Don’t want to cook, don’t want to do dishes, well according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® your kids don’t want you hear you complain about cooking dinner either. Chuck E. Cheese has a new program for that has a great chance to make the entire family happy according […] Written by Grocerant Guru March 11, 2024March 14, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Corporate Finance Publix reports 49% growth in net earnings in FY23 US supermarket chain Publix has reported net earnings of $4.3bn in FY23, marking a 49% increase from FY22’s $2.9bn. The post Publix reports 49% growth in net earnings in FY23 appeared first on Retail Insight Network. Written by Retail Insights Network March 8, 2024March 8, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Corporate Finance Media & Marketing Agencies & Vendors Data & Insights Trends & External Forces Target Q4 2023 Earnings Recap Target reported Q4 and 2023 financial results at its annual investor day on March 5, 2024. Quarterly comp performance improved sequentially from Q2 to Q4, but 2023 ended with comps down -3.7%. Profitability outperformed expectations as the company realized $2B of operating income growth in 2023 and reported notable gross margin improvements. The stock was […] Written by The Harvest Group March 8, 2024March 8, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces CPG: Food Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Channel: Grocery Channel: Mass Department & Category Department: Beverage Department: Food Department: HBC Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Corporate Strategy Corporate Finance ESG Partnerships & Alt Profit Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Retail Operations Associates & Employees Operations & Supply Chain Owned Brands (Private Label) Stores & Formats Kroger Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2023 Results, Announces Guidance for 2024 Comments from Chairman and CEO Rodney McMullen. "Kroger achieved strong 2023 results, in line with our long-term growth model and built upon three consecutive years of historic growth. Written by Kroger March 7, 2024March 8, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked