Media & Marketing Lightbox launches digital video grocery network Out-of-home media provider adds 2,800 locations, including Albertsons, Giant Eagle stores Supermarket News July 1, 2022July 1, 2022 < 1 min read StreamingMarketing: OOHGiant EagleBrick and MortarAlbertsons / Safeway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Usage of top grocery apps hits record in Q1, data shows Kroger had the highest market share among grocery store apps as measured by user sessions and downloads during the quarter, but its edge over second-place Albertsons has been declining, according to data from Apptopia. Grocery Dive June 30, 2022June 30, 2022 < 1 min read Data & InsightsBig DataResults & InvestmentKrogerAlbertsons / Safeway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer 5 online privacy trends: what consumers are really thinking In 1994, a 24-year-old programmer named Lou Montolli wrote a document describing how an internet browser could store data to remember that Wile E. Coyote had ordered a rocket launcher from the Acme Corporation. This was the first ever description of a “persistent client state object” – better known as a cookie. Cookies are used […] GWI (Global Web Index) June 27, 2022June 27, 2022 6 min read ConsumersBig DataData & InsightsTechnology & InnovationDeliveryGovernmentMarketing: SocialPredictions and ForecastsData VisualizationGoogleAmazonResults & InvestmentPricing & PromotionsDept. ApparelInternational - UKHoliday & EventsHealth & WellnessAlbertsons / Safeway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retailer Media Albertsons' retail media arm aims to ‘close loop’ between ad spend, sales Collaboration with The Trade Desk includes CPG leaders PepsiCo, Unilever Supermarket News June 22, 2022June 22, 2022 < 1 min read Marketing: Retail MediaAlbertsons / SafewayPepsiCoUnilever 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery The renaissance of supermarkets Amid the myriad retailing developments that have distinguished — for good or ill — the retail landscape thus far in 2022, perhaps the most surprising (though not entirely unexpected) alteration has been the emergence (or reemergence) of the supermarket segment of the mass retailing community. If this re-ignition has taken some industry people by surprise, […] MMR June 20, 2022June 20, 2022 3 min read Health & WellnessCompetitionDept. GroceryHy-VeeWegmansKrogerDept. HBCAlbertsons / SafewayDept. PharmacyHEBConsumersPublixBrick and MortarWeis MarketsMarketing: SocialPredictions and ForecastsSustainabilityTrends: RetailWakefernAhold Delhaize 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
Media & Marketing Albertsons taps TikTok to promote Soleil brand relaunch Social media platform’s influencers help market sparkling water’s ‘Soleil Vibe’ Supermarket News June 16, 2022June 16, 2022 < 1 min read Marketing: SocialTikTokAlbertsons / SafewayDept. BeverageESG and CSR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy 7-Eleven Adds Another On-Demand Delivery Option at 700+ Stores 7-Eleven has partnered with Waitr to add another delivery option at more than 700 of its stores. Waitr specializes in on-demand restaurant and grocery store delivery in 1,000 U.S. cities, and 7-Eleven is the platform’s first national convenience store partner. Waitr will join the range of other delivery options 7-Eleven offers, including: The 7NOW Gold […] Retail TouchPoints June 14, 2022June 14, 2022 2 min read 7-Eleven & SpeedwayDeliveryPartnershipsFood DeliveryBrick and MortarInstacartPricing & PromotionsGrubhubCOVID19Dept. BeverageDept. Adult BevAmazonCompetitionPostmates DoorDashDept. GroceryDept. FrozenDept. NonfoodAlbertsons / SafewayDept. OTCExecutivesGoogleRestaurantsSustainability 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Albertsons expands access to on-site advertising More brands can connect with more customers in new partnership with Pacvue Supermarket News June 9, 2022June 9, 2022 < 1 min read Albertsons / SafewayMarketing: Retail MediaPartnerships 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Is Starbucks’ Board Guilty Of Governance Ineptitude? Excellent piece in Inc. that analyzes a story from earlier this week, in which Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz, back for his third turn of duty, said that he will remain in the job until next spring rather than leaving in the fall as originally planned. In addition, Schultz said that the decision has been made […] MorningNewsBeat June 8, 2022June 8, 2022 2 min read RestaurantsExecutivesStrategyPredictions and ForecastsTechnology & InnovationDept. BeverageWalmartTech: AIGoogleCOVID19ConsumersAlbertsons / SafewayAI / ML 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Albertsons ‘not in a hurry’ to finish strategic review, top executive says The grocery chain is working through the appraisal process to place a value on its extensive real estate holdings as it evaluates its options, President and CFO Sharon McCollam said Thursday. Grocery Dive June 6, 2022June 6, 2022 < 1 min read ExecutivesAlbertsons / Safeway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy No Surprise: Schultz Will Remain Starbucks CEO Longer Than Planned The Wall Street Journal reports that the once-and-current CEO of Starbucks, Howard Schultz, plans to stay in the job longer than originally scheduled. His current timetable is to stay until next March, at which point he will be succeeded by someone from outside the organization. The Journal writes that “Schultz – who said he isn’t […] MorningNewsBeat June 6, 2022June 6, 2022 2 min read ExecutivesRestaurantsOperations & Supply ChainConsumersWalmartPredictions and ForecastsEconomyDept. OTCDept. BeverageCOVID19Albertsons / Safeway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Albertsons Adds Product Reviews Across Multiple Banners’ Websites Albertsons has introduced consumer-generated ratings and review functionality on 11 of its banners’ sites, including Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco and Shaw’s. The launch is likely related to Albertsons’ plans to re-enter the marketplace arena; the retailer’s Senior Director of Marketplaces Jasmin Krdzalic provided a “sneak peek” at the May 2022 RICE conference in Chicago. PowerReviews is […] Retail TouchPoints June 5, 2022June 5, 2022 < 1 min read Albertsons / SafewayMarketing: UGCShoppersPartnershipsGoogleDeliveryTechnology & InnovationCompetitionCustomer ExperienceCustomer ExperienceMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionConsumersExecutivesDoorDashFood Delivery7-Eleven & Speedway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Don’t Let the Labor Shortage Short Circuit Your Customer Loyalty It’s no secret when it comes to the value of loyalty. Existing customers spend 31 percent more, on average, than new ones. They’re also 50 percent more likely to try new products. As a result, more and more retailers, including Albertsons, Rite Aid, and The Container Store, are doubling down on loyalty programs to drive […] JD Dillon June 2, 2022June 2, 2022 < 1 min read Marketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionShoppersAssociatesRite AidAlbertsons / Safeway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Albertsons Cos. launches online product reviews Partnership with PowerReviews brings ratings system to 11 grocery retail banners Supermarket News June 1, 2022June 1, 2022 < 1 min read Marketing: UGCAlbertsons / SafewayPartnerships 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Albertsons debuts online consumer reviews and ratings Dive Brief: Albertsons has made consumer product ratings and reviews available on 11 of its grocery banners’ websites, according to an announcement Wednesday morning from PowerReviews, the technology company powering the new tool. The shopper feedback program, which is now available at Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco and Shaw’s, among other chains, also lets brands syndicate user-generated content to […] Grocery Dive June 1, 2022June 1, 2022 2 min read Marketing: UGCAlbertsons / SafewayConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 4
Media & Marketing PowerReviews and Albertsons Cos. partner CHICAGO — Consumer-generated product ratings and reviews, enabled by PowerReviews, are now live on Albertsons Cos.’ websites. For the first time, shoppers can browse and interact with authentic product ratings and reviews on 11 of Albertsons Cos.’ retail websites, including Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco and Shaw’s. PowerReviews is providing ratings and reviews technology and services to Albertsons Cos., […] MMR June 1, 2022June 1, 2022 < 1 min read Marketing: UGCShoppersAlbertsons / SafewayPartnershipsCustomer ExperienceCustomer ExperienceTechnology & InnovationExecutivesConsumersGoogleMarketing: SocialData & Insights 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Top 10 Trends Driving Retail Growth There are a lot of people making a good living forecasting what’s going to happen in retail. Things like ecommerce will soon eclipse brick-and-mortar, retail is facing an apocalypse or delivery to home will become the norm in grocery shopping. None of these is true, but it doesn’t stop people from predicting them, and others […] Retail TouchPoints June 1, 2022June 1, 2022 4 min read ShoppersBrick and MortarHealth & WellnessTechnology & InnovationWalmartTargetDeliveryStore LocationConsumersMetaverseMarketing: In StoreStrategyBOPISTescoTech: AR and VRInstacartThick DataIndustry Conferences and EventsAmazonLowesMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationMarketing: SocialKrogerOperations & Supply ChainPricing & PromotionsTech: CashierlessTrends: RetailTrends: TechAldiDept. NonfoodDept. PetCVSBed Bath & BeyondDept. BeverageDept. Natural / OrganicAssociatesDept. Toys & GamesDoorDashExecutivesFood DeliveryGiant EagleGoogleCOVID19Albertsons / Safeway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category Delivery has reduced food deserts in the US The growth of online ordering and delivery has transformed the food economy over the last two years. Delivery is no longer for people to order Domino’s pizza or get an Amazon order. One of the most profound ways that delivery has helped people is by increasing access to quality fruit and vegetables and reducing food […] fooddeliverynews.com May 31, 2022May 31, 2022 4 min read Dept. GroceryDeliveryFood DeliveryDept. FreshInstacartGovernmentAmazonDoorDashBrick and MortarCOVID19Ahold DelhaizeConsumersDept. PerimeterExecutivesWalmartData & InsightsTechnology & InnovationGopuffHy-VeeWhole FoodsEconomyQ CommercePartnershipsBOPISStore LocationUbereatsWakefernAlbertsons / SafewayAldiOperations & Supply Chain 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
International US, Canadian Regulators Probe Hepatitis Outbreak The Washington Post reports that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Public Health Agency of Canada are investigating a hepatitis outbreak, positing that it may be linked to fresh organic strawberries. According to the story, “The agencies said the strawberries were purchased between March 5 and April 25. They were sold at […] MorningNewsBeat May 31, 2022May 31, 2022 < 1 min read International - North AmericaDept. FreshHealth & WellnessGovernmentDept. GroceryConsumersTrader JoesWalmartAldiBrick and MortarDept. Natural / OrganicKrogerMerchandisingAlbertsons / SafewayAgencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Worth Reading: Re-thinking Welch’s CEO Juice Fascinating piece in the New York Times by columnist David Gelles, based on his book “The Man Who Broke Capitalism,” which looks to re-evaluate the influence of Jack Welch, the influential former CEO of GE. Gelles writes: “During Mr. Welch’s two decades in power — from 1981 to 2001 — he turned G.E. into the […] MorningNewsBeat May 24, 2022May 24, 2022 3 min read ExecutivesDept. BeverageEconomyAssociatesHome DepotDept. NonfoodCompetitionMergersTwitterGovernmentMarketing: SocialAmazonAlbertsons / Safeway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retailer Media Albertsons’ head of retail media on the company’s ‘late mover’ advantage and what’s next in digital advertising Kristi Argyilan, who previously headed Target Roundel, says the company is able to build digital advertising services and technology aimed at the current market. But it needs to move fast. Grocery Dive May 24, 2022May 24, 2022 < 1 min read Marketing: Retail MediaMarketing: In StoreAlbertsons / SafewayTechnology & InnovationTargetRoundel 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value Flanigan and Gatta join Dollar Tree’s leadership CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Dollar Tree Inc. has added two members to its leadership team, naming John Flanigan chief supply chain officer and Larry Gatta chief merchandising officer for its Family Dollar banner. Both Flanigan and Gatta spent time at Dollar General Corp. during the tenure of Rick Dreiling, the former Dollar General chief executive who […] MMR May 23, 2022May 23, 2022 2 min read ExecutivesOperations & Supply ChainDollar GeneralDollar TreeFamily DollarDept. BeverageDept. NonfoodDept. GroceryStore FormatAlbertsons / SafewayBrick and MortarDept. PetConsumersAssociatesMerchandisingRite AidShoppersStore LocationEconomyTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Grocery Outlet Teams with Uber for On-Demand Delivery Value supermarket Grocery Outlet has teamed up with Uber to pilot on-demand and scheduled delivery at 72 of its stores across California, Oregon and Washington. “We think it’s important to make our great-value products available across another platform and to a greater audience, introducing Grocery Outlet to customers who may not have shopped with us […] Retail TouchPoints May 22, 2022May 22, 2022 < 1 min read DeliveryAcquisitionPartnershipsSoutheastern GrocersUbereatsBrick and MortarAlbertsons / Safeway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery Albertsons to Launch Smart Shopping Carts at Select Stores Albertsons Companies will launch cart-based smart checkout technology later this year at select supermarkets throughout the country, in partnership with Veeve Smart Carts. The carts use computer vision to identify items by extracting visual features (including barcodes) of the items placed within them, and a built-in scale calculates totals for produce. Shoppers can check in […] Retail TouchPoints May 20, 2022May 20, 2022 2 min read Technology & InnovationAlbertsons / SafewayBrick and MortarConsumersInstacartKrogerMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionDeliveryShoppersAcquisitionCOVID19Dept. PerimeterAmazonExecutivesMarketing: In StorePartnershipsTech: CashierlessDept. Fresh 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Veeve and Albertsons Cos. partner on AI-powered carts SEATTLE — Albertsons Cos. is working with Veeve Inc. on a test of the tech startup’s smart shopping carts at a few dozen stores across the country later this year. Consumers at the stores will be able to use the smart carts to skip the checkout line for a faster, more convenient and contactless shopping […] MMR May 20, 2022May 20, 2022 2 min read Technology & InnovationAlbertsons / SafewayPartnershipsConsumersMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionShoppersBrick and MortarMarketing: In StoreDept. FreshDept. PerimeterMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationMarketing: SocialTech: CashierlessExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Albertsons to test Veeve smart shopping cart Several dozen stores to pilot technology later this year Supermarket News May 20, 2022May 20, 2022 < 1 min read Albertsons / SafewayBrick and MortarTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Ex-Amazon engineers roll out their smart shopping carts in Albertsons stores Companies like Amazon, Instacart and others have launched smart grocery carts that aim to speed up the shopping process. CNBC May 19, 2022May 19, 2022 < 1 min read AmazonBrick and MortarAlbertsons / SafewayInstacartDelivery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit Uber, Grocery Outlet partner to pilot on-demand and scheduled grocery delivery Uber is partnering with Grocery Outlet to pilot on-demand and scheduled grocery delivery, the company announced on Thursday. Starting today, users can shop at 72 Grocery Outlet stores in California, Oregon and Washington state via the Uber or Uber Eats app. The new partnership signifies Uber’s push into on-demand and scheduled grocery delivery. Oskar Hjertonsson, […] Tech Crunch May 19, 2022May 19, 2022 2 min read PartnershipsDeliveryAlbertsons / SafewayBrick and MortarUbereatsInternational - North AmericaConsumersDept. ApparelRestaurantsData & Insights 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Newsweek Most Trusted Grocers List Dominated By Walmart Newsweek is out with a list, generated by BrandSpark International, of the “most trusted grocery stores as voted by American shoppers. BrandSpark surveyed 3200 Americans to capture their real opinions of what grocery store brands they trust the most.” The national top four: Walmart, Kroger, Aldi, and Meijer. The northeast top four: ShopRite, Walmart, Aldi, […] MorningNewsBeat May 18, 2022May 18, 2022 < 1 min read WalmartDept. GroceryKrogerAldiTrader JoesMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMeijerInternationalWegmansAlbertsons / SafewayWakefernHEBShoppersPublixCostcoBrick and MortarAhold Delhaize 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category RICE 2022: Albertson’s Provides Sneak Peek at Plans for Upcoming Marketplace Third-party marketplaces have emerged as one of the biggest growth opportunities for retailers this year, with companies from Macy’s and Bed Bath & Beyond to Giant Food and Michaels launching marketplaces (or announcing plans to do so) in the last six months alone. Albertson’s will soon join that mix as well, and the company’s Senior […] Retail TouchPoints May 16, 2022May 16, 2022 5 min read Dept. GroceryShoppersConsumersPartnershipsAlbertsons / SafewayTechnology & InnovationData & InsightsOperations & Supply ChainDept. DairyStrategyAhold DelhaizeInclusivityPricing & PromotionsDept. HBCMarketing: TradeKrogerIndustry Conferences and EventsPredictions and ForecastsBrick and MortarMarketing: SocialHealth & WellnessAmazonDept. FuelBed Bath & BeyondTrends: Retail 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Restaurants CPG: NonFood Channel: Restaurants Department & Category Department: Consumer Durables Department: HBC ESG Partnerships & Alt Profit Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces How the KFC Crocs shoe became the hottest item at Fashion Week The KFC x Crocs Clogs sold out quickly after New York Fashion Week influencer event, winning KFC an award in the ‘Events: New Product or Service Launch’ category of Ragan’s 2021 Media Relations Awards. After grabbing attention with its Extra Crispy Sunscreen, fried chicken-scented scratch ‘n’ sniff Valentine’s Day cards, and an 11 Herbs & […] Written by PR Daily July 1, 2022July 1, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Corporate Strategy Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Associates & Employees Holiday & Events The 2022 Back to School Survey: 1,400 Moms Talk BTS Shopping What do you get when you combine one of the largest shopping events of the year with historic levels of inflation, stock shortages, and labor issues? We’ll tell you exactly what you get… You get the 2022–23 Back to School (BTS) shopping season. As noted in Field Agent’s Back to School Success Kit: How Brands […] Written by Field Agent July 1, 2022July 1, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Consumers rank planetary health over population health Issues related to transparency and building consumer trust have led Innova Market Insights’ trend reports for several years. Now those trends are zeroing in on sustainability with a shift in key consumer concerns about the environment. Written by Food Business News July 1, 2022July 1, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Finance Department: HBC Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Corporate Strategy Corporate Finance ESG Data & Insights International Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Merchandising Operations & Supply Chain Kohl’s Ends Sales Talks With FRG, Citing Uncertain Retail and Financial Environment Kohl’s is off the sales block following the end of talks with Franchise Group (FRG), which has been the highest bidder for the company since the retailer began seeking a buyer in January 2022. When exclusive acquisition negotiations began in early June, FRG proposed $60 per share for Kohl’s, a valuation of $8 billion, eventually […] Written by Retail TouchPoints July 1, 2022July 1, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Associates & Employees Department: Foodservice Underground Donut Tour Launches in Dublin Today, the Underground Donut Tour, the World's Best Donut Tour, is launching their first tour within the European Union, specifically, in Dublin, Ireland. The Underground Donut Tour has been running for 7 years across the US and the UK, including Chicago, Philadelphia, New York City, Portland, Seattle, Boston, Nashville, New Orleans, London and now adding Dublin to our roster. Hosting thousands of guests from around the world and showcasing the best doughnuts each city has to offer. Written by PR Newswire July 1, 2022July 1, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked