Channel: Delivery SN Top 10: Dollar Tree, Kroger, Doordash top the week's headlines In this week’s recap of the Top 10 most popular Supermarket News articles, the top story was FTC turns to competition about Kroger / Albertsons merger. According to a Wall Street Journal report, the FTC wants to know how retailers Supermarket News March 21, 2023March 21, 2023 < 1 min read KrogerFood DeliveryDoorDashDollar TreeGovernmentCompetitionMergersEconomyAlbertsons / Safeway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Schultz Gives Up Starbucks CEO Job Two Weeks Early Starbucks announced yesterday that its “interim” CEO Howard Schultz, who took the job for the third time last April after Kevin Johnson stepped down, has passed the CEO baton to Laxman Narasimhan, who also becomes a member of the company’s board. This time around, Schultz will remain on the board, pledging to remain involved in […] MorningNewsBeat March 21, 2023March 21, 2023 2 min read ExecutivesRestaurantsAssociatesPepsiCoOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: SocialConsultingReturnsBrick and MortarDept. BeverageDept. FuelMars Inc.Predictions and ForecastsAlbertsons / Safeway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Thoughts on the Kroger, Albertsons merger (Part 1) A three-part op-ed examining the good and bad of the potential Kroger, Albertsons merger Supermarket News March 20, 2023March 20, 2023 < 1 min read MergersKrogerAlbertsons / Safeway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces FTC turns to competition about Kroger / Albertsons merger Government agency wants to know everything about how the deal could change the market landscape Supermarket News March 18, 2023March 18, 2023 < 1 min read CompetitionGovernmentMergersKrogerAlbertsons / SafewayPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Albertsons Redesigns and Expands Open Nature Own Label Line Albertsons yesterday unveiled what it said was “the redesign of its Open Nature brand as the company strives to become the brand of choice for those health-conscious shoppers seeking a more balanced lifestyle. Open Nature, which is part of Albertsons Cos. Own Brands portfolio, provides shoppers with tasty foods made with thoughtfully chosen ingredients that […] MorningNewsBeat March 17, 2023March 17, 2023 2 min read Dept. DairyAlbertsons / SafewayDept. FreshDept. RefrigeratedHealth & WellnessOwned Brands (Private Label)ShoppersDept. GroceryTrends: Food and BeverageMerchandisingDept. BeverageExecutivesPricing & PromotionsTechnology & InnovationPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 3
Department & Category FaceTime with the Content Guy: Mindful vs. Mindless Shopping Today I am reporting in from the first day of the Western Michigan University Food Marketing & Supply Chain Conference, when Albertsons CEO Vivek Sankaran spelled out the reasons he believes the Kroger-Albertsons deal makes sense, why “growth is oxygen” for the best organizations, and the importance of eliminating friction from what he called “mindless […] MorningNewsBeat March 16, 2023March 16, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. GroceryAlbertsons / SafewayOperations & Supply ChainKrogerExecutivesDept. BakeryBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Albertsons expands Open Nature and gives the brand a makeover The grocer has added 12 new plant-based products, including yogurt alternatives, and now offers 100% domestically raised, grass-fed Angus beef. Grocery Dive March 16, 2023March 16, 2023 < 1 min read Albertsons / SafewayTrends: Food and BeveragePricing & PromotionsDept. DairyHealth & Wellness 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Your Views: Seems Like Old Times Yesterday I featured an email from an MNB reader that read: I was in the Kansas City airport, the 2nd day of the “new” airport. Down in baggage claim of all places is an Amazon Go store. Now I don’t know what title the people assisting shoppers are called (mentors, geniuses, etc.) but they had […] MorningNewsBeat March 16, 2023March 16, 2023 9 min read Technology & InnovationAmazonConsumersShoppersAssociatesRestaurantsLegal & CriminalDept. BeverageWalmartDept. FuelGovernmentDept. Adult BevDept. DairyKraftHeinzDept. PetKrogerMergersPredictions and ForecastsBrick and MortarAlbertsons / Safeway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Albertsons Companies Reveals Redesign of its Open Nature® Brand and Reaffirms ‘Free From’ Promise as Shoppers Seek Better-For-You Options BOISE, Idaho–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Open Nature brand debuts new dairy-free plant-based products and boasts one of the largest private label domestic grass-fed beef programs. BusinessWire - Supermarket March 16, 2023March 16, 2023 < 1 min read ShoppersAlbertsons / SafewayTrends: Food and BeverageOwned Brands (Private Label)Health & WellnessDept. RefrigeratedDept. FreshDept. Dairy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Coalition Lines Up To Oppose Kroger-Albertsons Deal Common Dreams reports that “a progressive coalition of more than 100 unions and consumer advocacy groups from across the United States has come together to build the ‘Stop the Merger’ campaign, a national and state-level effort to prevent Kroger from acquiring Albertsons and establishing the country’s most powerful grocery cartel. “On Tuesday, the coalition announced […] MorningNewsBeat March 15, 2023March 15, 2023 < 1 min read KrogerAlbertsons / SafewayMergersGovernmentConsumersLegal & CriminalDept. NonfoodDept. GroceryAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retailer Media Why Retail Media and CTV Are Set to Have a Very Happy 2023 For an advertiser looking for real-time conversions on its ads, retail media is nothing short of magic. Retail media ads connect impressions directly to purchases. You can see exactly how many people saw your ad and then completed a transaction. No other ad medium comes close. With retail media, brands can reach tens of millions […] Amit Nigam March 15, 2023March 15, 2023 3 min read Marketing: Retail MediaMarketing: BroadcastStreamingData & InsightsConsumersMarketing: SocialKrogerWalmartInstacartDeliveryShoppersPartnershipsAlbertsons / SafewayOperations & Supply ChainConsultingDrizlyMarketing: Digital MediaTikTokAgenciesTargetGopuffBrick and MortarWalgreensLowesMergersFood DeliveryESG and CSREconomyStore LocationQ CommerceResults & InvestmentCVSBig DataBest BuyAmazonTechnology & InnovationMars Inc. 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 4
Channel: Grocery Massive coalition out to stop Kroger / Albertsons deal A coalition of 100 organizations representing diverse interests from around the country have joined forces in the “Stop the Merger” campaign, a national and state-level effort to oppose the proposed $25 billion merger of grocery store chain giants Kroger and Albertsons. The announcement was made March 14. The coalition is announcing the launch of its […] Supermarket News March 14, 2023March 15, 2023 2 min read KrogerAlbertsons / SafewayMergers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 4
Trends & External Forces Your Views: Oiled Up Yesterday we pointed out a Wall Street Journal piece about how, as people return to physical stores, retail theft is rising, cutting into companies’ profits. There are, the story notes, two kinds of theft – shoplifting and organized retail theft, which is a much bigger problem. I commented: The Journal story says that there are […] MorningNewsBeat March 14, 2023March 14, 2023 5 min read Legal & CriminalDept. FuelGovernmentDept. BeverageAssociatesBrick and MortarRestaurantsWalgreensConsumersAcquisitionAlbertsons / SafewayDept. NonfoodESG and CSRKrogerOperations & Supply ChainShoppersEconomy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Your Views: Conservative Values Last week we had a story about Kroger saying it would make “a more than $770 million incremental investment in its associates during 2023 … to raise average hourly rates, improve healthcare options, build new training and development opportunities, and more.” One MNB reader – obviously someone better at math than I am – wrote: […] MorningNewsBeat March 13, 2023March 13, 2023 3 min read AssociatesKrogerWalmartDept. BeverageAmazonDept. Adult BevCompetitionGovernmentPredictions and ForecastsAcquisitionAlbertsons / SafewayHealth & WellnessMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionResults & InvestmentShoppers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery BONUS EPISODE: Suzanne Long, Chief Sustainability and Transformation Officer, Albertsons, Previews Her World Retail Congress Keynote Welcome to a bonus episode of the Remarkable Retail podcast, presented by MarketDial. Steve and I are excited to take the podcast to the World Retail Congress at the Hotel Arts in Barcelona, April 25th – 27th. Steve will also be joining an amazing roster of speakers to present his take on why organizations need […] Remarkable Retail Podcast March 10, 2023March 10, 2023 3 min read SustainabilityMarketing: SocialGovernmentDept. NonfoodIndustry Conferences and EventsPodcastsAlbertsons / SafewayDept. GroceryConsultingTechnology & InnovationData & InsightsESG and CSRStrategyInternational - North AmericaTwitterAmazonKrogerPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Boehner To Become Speaker Of The Merger Kroger said yesterday that it has hired John Boehner – the former Congressman from Ohio who served as Speaker of the House of Representatives from 2011 to 2015 – to help its lobbying effort aimed at federal approval of its proposed $24.6 billion acquisition of Albertsons. The Hill reports that “Boehner, who works for law […] MorningNewsBeat March 10, 2023March 10, 2023 < 1 min read MergersKrogerGovernmentAlbertsons / SafewayAcquisitionLegal & CriminalExecutivesAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Associates & Employees Kroger To Invest $770 Million In Associates This Year Kroger yesterday announced “a more than $770 million incremental investment in its associates during 2023. The company will use this investment to raise average hourly rates, improve healthcare options, build new training and development opportunities, and more.” The company said that this “builds on the $1.9 billion incremental investments in wages and comprehensive benefits Kroger […] MorningNewsBeat March 7, 2023March 7, 2023 2 min read AssociatesKrogerResults & InvestmentExecutivesHealth & WellnessPricing & PromotionsMergersAlbertsons / Safeway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Albertsons looks to appeal to shoppers’ emotions with new marketing campaign Through the multimedia effort, known as “Sincerely, Food,” the supermarket operator wants consumers to associate food and other products it sells with key moments in their lives. Grocery Dive March 6, 2023March 7, 2023 < 1 min read ShoppersAlbertsons / SafewayDept. GroceryConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit Claire’s Aims High (and Wide) with Next-Gen Paris Store, U.S. Grocery Expansion Claire’s is celebrating the opening of its next-generation store in Paris with a Fashion Week event on March 6, 2023 that will spotlight the brand’s partnership with fashion designer Nicola Formichetti and V Magazine. At the same time the brand also is expanding its presence across grocery stores in the U.S. Parisian Store Offers Glimpse […] Retail TouchPoints March 6, 2023March 6, 2023 3 min read PartnershipsConsumersStore LocationDept. ApparelMetaverseMarketing: SocialPredictions and ForecastsExecutivesTrends: TechWalmartMeta (Facebook)Brick and MortarKrogerShoppersPricing & PromotionsPop UpsOperations & Supply ChainDept. FreshInternational - UKGovernmentGiant EagleMarketing: In StoreDept. GroceryESG and CSRAlbertsons / Safeway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Kroger posts solid 4Q, full-year 2022 results CINCINNATI — The Kroger Co. today reported sales growth for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended January 28. For the fourth quarter, net sales increased 5.9% to $34.82 billion. Comparable-store sales (excluding fuel) increased 6.2% from a year ago. Fourth-quarter sales of its Our Brands merchandise increased 10.1%. Kroger in the quarter celebrated the […] MMR March 2, 2023March 2, 2023 2 min read KrogerResults & InvestmentExecutivesSustainabilityAssociatesReturnsDept. FreshDept. FuelEconomyMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationStrategyDept. Natural / OrganicOwned Brands (Private Label)Dept. GroceryHealth & WellnessMarketing: TradeMergersPartnershipsAlbertsons / Safeway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Kroger Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2022 Results Announces Growth Expectations for 2023 Company Release – 3/2/2023 Fourth Quarter Highlights Fiscal 2022 Highlights CINCINNATI, March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today reported its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2022 results, provided 2023 guidance 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 CEO Rodney […] Kroger Press Releases March 2, 2023March 2, 2023 9 min read KrogerAssociatesResults & InvestmentDept. FuelShoppersEconomySustainabilityPredictions and ForecastsDept. GroceryHealth & WellnessGovernmentDept. FreshStrategyOperations & Supply ChainReturnsDept. PharmacyBrick and MortarMergersDept. DairyOwned Brands (Private Label)DeliveryAlbertsons / SafewayCOVID19Marketing: Direct & PersonalizationConsumersDept. Natural / OrganicPartnershipsExecutivesWeatherUnileverCompetitionTargetPress ReleaseInclusivityData & InsightsTrends: Food and BeverageTrends: ConsumerMarketing: TradeMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionESG and CSRMarketing: In Store 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
Shopper & Customer Retailers Are Finally Bringing Digital Shopping Into Physical Stores During the early 2000s, while the retail industry was getting battered by e-commerce, grocery stores were seemingly safe. Twenty years — and a pandemic — later, much has changed; e-commerce and delivery services have transformed grocery retail. Today, when consumers visit a store, they enter with much higher expectations. A convenient and smooth, seamless shopping […] Or Shin March 2, 2023March 5, 2023 3 min read ShoppersTechnology & InnovationAmazonBrick and MortarConsumersStore LocationMarketing: In StoreTargetData & InsightsEconomyMarketing: ShopperMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationAssociatesAlbertsons / SafewayKrogerDeliveryWalmartBig DataStore FormatResults & InvestmentPricing & PromotionsCOVID19SustainabilityOperations & Supply ChainData VisualizationMerchandisingDept. Adult BevDept. BakeryDept. BeverageMarketing: UGCMarketing: TradeInsight Providers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Specialty Retailers Make Progress In Customer Satisfaction Scores The American Customer Satisfaction Index’s (ACSI) Retail and Consumer Shipping Study 2022-2023 is out, reporting that “while overall customer satisfaction with the Retail Trade sector slips 0.5% to a score of 74.7 (out of 100),” significant ground has been gained by a number of retailers, especially those with a specialty focus. Some excerpts: • “Customer […] MorningNewsBeat February 23, 2023February 23, 2023 2 min read ShoppersWalmartCostcoTargetBJ’s Wholesale ClubWegmansWalgreensTrader JoesSoutheastern GrocersWhole FoodsOperations & Supply ChainAhold DelhaizeHEBPublixLowesKrogerAmazonGiant EagleAlbertsons / SafewayAldiBest BuyBig LotsChewyConsumersDeliveryDept. ApparelDollar GeneralDollar TreeHome Depot 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category Bing is quickly learning about the Grocerant Niche Are You Top of the day to you! The team at Foodservice Solutions® wants to thank Microsoft’s Bingfor writing today’s Blog. Our team ask some basic questions about the grocerant niche and here is what Bing came up with: According to the web search results, Steven Johnson is the founder of Foodservice Solutions® and the resident […] Grocerant Guru February 20, 2023February 20, 2023 3 min read Dept. GroceryConsumersRestaurantsBrick and MortarData & InsightsDept. FreshSustainabilityDept. Fresh PreparedAlbertsons / SafewayMarketing: SocialKrogerWaWaWhole FoodsEconomyDept. ApparelMarketing: In StoreShoppersAssociatesDept. PerimeterHealth & WellnessInclusivityOperations & Supply ChainPepsiCoPredictions and ForecastsPricing & PromotionsStrategyGiant Eagle7-Eleven & Speedway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Arizona launches antitrust investigation into Kroger-Albertsons merger State AG Kris Mayes cites potential impact on consumers, workers, farmers, and ranchers Supermarket News February 18, 2023February 18, 2023 < 1 min read MergersLegal & CriminalKrogerGovernmentAlbertsons / SafewayConsumersAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Arizona AG to investigate Kroger/Albertsons merger The Arizona Attorney General will investigate the proposed merger between Kroger and Albertsons over concerns that it could result in higher grocery prices for consumers. Kroger operates Fry’s Food & Drug Stores and Smith’s Food & Drug Stores in the state. Albertsons’ stores include its namesake chain and Safeway. RetailWire February 18, 2023February 18, 2023 < 1 min read KrogerAlbertsons / SafewayMergersBrick and MortarDept. GroceryConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Arizona A.G. Launches Antitrust Probe Into Kroger-Albertsons Deal Attorney General Kris Mayes yesterday announced that her office “is launching an anti-trust investigation of the proposed merger between The Kroger Co., parent company of Smith’s and Fry’s Food & Drug Stores, and Albertsons Companies, which operates supermarkets under the Albertsons and Safeway brands in Arizona.” “Hardworking Arizonans struggle daily to put fresh, healthy food on […] MorningNewsBeat February 17, 2023February 17, 2023 < 1 min read Albertsons / SafewayKrogerLegal & CriminalGovernmentMergersConsumersDept. GroceryAssociatesDept. NonfoodDept. FreshBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing H&M, Bloomingdale’s, Zappos and Randalls among the loyalty program elites Newsweek has published a list of the best loyalty (rewards) programs in the U.S. and H&M (specialty apparel), Bloomingdale’s (department stores), Zappos (footwear)and Randalls (supermarkets) toped their respective verticals. RetailWire February 17, 2023February 17, 2023 < 1 min read Marketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionAmazonAlbertsons / SafewayDept. ApparelBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Justice Dept. Increases Apple Scrutiny The Wall Street Journal reports that the US Department of Justice is “ramping up” work on an antitrust complaint against Apple Inc., focusing in part on “Apple’s policies governing mobile third-party software on its devices, which has been the focus of much of the criticism targeting Apple’s competitive practices. The department is also looking at […] MorningNewsBeat February 16, 2023February 16, 2023 < 1 min read GovernmentLegal & CriminalCompetitionTechnology & InnovationKrogerEconomyAmazonAlbertsons / Safeway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Google, Accenture Deepen Relationship to Help Retailers Harness and Optimize Their Data Google Cloud and Accenture are expanding their strategic partnership with a series of new initiatives to help retailers modernize their businesses and transform store operations. Accenture’s AI.Retail platform — which helps retailers better utilize data and artificial intelligence to optimize common operations such as customer acquisition, pricing and promotions, assortment and supply chain — […] Retail TouchPoints February 16, 2023February 17, 2023 3 min read Technology & InnovationData & InsightsOperations & Supply ChainGoogleConsultingShoppersMerchandisingPartnershipsAssociatesAcquisitionAIExecutivesAlbertsons / SafewayMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationBrick and MortarStrategyDept. NonfoodConsumersMarketing: TradeMergersPredictions and ForecastsTech: AIMarketing: Loyalty & Subscription 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass International Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Tesco infuriates shoppers as it slashes Clubcard points value Supermarket giant Tesco came under fire following the announcement that it will be reducing the value of Clubcard reward vouchers from June 2023. The reduction will come into force after… The post Tesco infuriates shoppers as it slashes Clubcard points value appeared first on Latest Retail Technology News From Across The Globe – Charged. Written by ChargedRetail March 21, 2023March 21, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Corporate Strategy Corporate Finance Partnerships & Alt Profit Media & Marketing Agencies & Vendors Data & Insights International Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation aisle 3 exits the CSS business and uses proceeds to support growth in sneaker category AI powered shopping platform aisle 3 has completed the sale of its Google Comparison Shopping Site (CSS) service to Product Hero. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, other than it being all cash. The sale consolidates market share for CSS service provider Product Hero, which works with the likes of Rituals and Ikea. […] Written by Retail Technology Innovation Hub March 17, 2023March 17, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation The Daily QuickWit (3/17): The Top Retail News The top retail news and most read stories in commerce. Written by RetailWit March 17, 2023March 21, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit Partnerships & Alt Profit Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Kroger lands deal for self-driving truck deliveries Get ready because the empty truck cabs in motion are coming. Gatik, which is involved in autonomous middle-mile logistics, has announced a multi-year commercial collaboration to transport customer orders within Kroger’s Dallas distribution network. The operations will launch in a few weeks. Under the collaboration, Gatik’s medium-duty autonomous box trucks will transport fresh, customer-favorite products from […] Written by Supermarket News March 17, 2023March 17, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Channel: Grocery Department & Category Department: Beverage Department: Food Corporate Strategy Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Merchandising Owned Brands (Private Label) Albertsons Redesigns and Expands Open Nature Own Label Line Albertsons yesterday unveiled what it said was “the redesign of its Open Nature brand as the company strives to become the brand of choice for those health-conscious shoppers seeking a more balanced lifestyle. Open Nature, which is part of Albertsons Cos. Own Brands portfolio, provides shoppers with tasty foods made with thoughtfully chosen ingredients that […] Written by MorningNewsBeat March 17, 2023March 17, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked