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: Grocery Aldi, H-E-B among growth leaders in 2022: Report Publix, Grocery Outlet also add new stores and expand in new markets Supermarket News January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 < 1 min read HEBAldiPublixBrick and MortarGrocery Outlet 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Consumers Blurring Shopping Lines Between Channels At the intersection of what’s for dinner, where will I get dinner, more and more consumers are asking what is the fastest solution (84.6%), then what is the cheapest (51.4), and will everyone be happy with the food (49.2%) according to Foodservice Solutions® most recent grocerant scorecards. Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA […] Grocerant Guru January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 3 min read ConsumersData & InsightsDept. GroceryMarketing: SocialAlimentation Couche-TardInternational - UKBrick and Mortar7-Eleven & SpeedwayCircle KTwitterMeta (Facebook)Whole FoodsAlbertsons / SafewayTrader JoesSoutheastern GrocersTechnology & InnovationStrategyAldiRestaurantsPublixMarketing: UGCKrogerDept. FreshESG and CSR 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
Retail Operations Amazon tops ranking for customer experience US ecommerce giant Amazon has topped a survey which asked shoppers about their spending habits from Retail Week. Both UK grocers Tesco and Asda both followed with Aldi bringing up… The post Amazon tops ranking for customer experience appeared first on Latest Retail Technology News From Across The Globe – Charged. ChargedRetail January 17, 2023January 17, 2023 < 1 min read Customer ExperienceAmazonShoppersInternational - UKTescoTechnology & InnovationThick DataAldi 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value Aldi launches budgeting advice hub Aldi has stepped up support for cost-conscious customers with the development of its budgeting advice hub. Aldi’s ‘Amazing Savings’ page now offers customers access to a… View Article The Retail Bulletin January 15, 2023January 15, 2023 < 1 min read AldiPricing & PromotionsDept. BeverageDept. Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces The Friday Checkout: Discounters reap the rewards of 2022 inflation Aldi, Lidl and Grocery Outlet have already seen increased foot traffic and store expansion coming off years of pandemic-influenced shopping behavior, supply chain disruptions and inflation. Grocery Dive January 6, 2023January 6, 2023 < 1 min read EconomyLidlStore LocationShoppersOperations & Supply ChainGrocery OutletCOVID19Aldi 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Aldi UK retail technology veteran Sireesh Nallanthighal starts new chapter Sireesh Nallanthighal has left Aldi UK, where he spent the past 16 years in various roles, most recently serving as Digital Transformation Lead. He is now Co-founder and CTO at TheCarCrowd, pitched as the UK’s first investment platform for classic and prestige cars. In a LinkedIn post, he said: “I have been blessed to have […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub January 3, 2023January 3, 2023 2 min read Technology & InnovationAldiInternational - UKMarketing: SocialTech: CashierlessExecutivesResults & InvestmentPartnerships 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Drones, awards, and e-commerce evolution: RTIH’s biggest retail technology articles on LinkedIn We’re big fans of LinkedIn and are busy building an amazing community of retail tech enthusiasts on the social media platform. These are the articles that are currently on their radars, including Walmart, DroneUp, Advanced Commerce, Metapack’s The Delivery Conference 2023, TalkShopLive, and JLo Beauty. UK e-commerce startup Advanced Commerce bags funding for merchandising platform […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub January 1, 2023January 1, 2023 4 min read Technology & InnovationMarketing: SocialTwitterDeliveryWalmartInternational - UKPredictions and ForecastsDept. HBCBrick and MortarOperations & Supply ChainPartnershipsConsumersShoppersAmazonMerchandisingTrends: TechOmnichannelExecutivesResults & InvestmentDept. NonfoodShopifyDept. ApparelESG and CSRFlagship StoresGoogleHEBMetaverseTech: AR and VRStore LocationQ CommerceMarketing: UGCAldi 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category Aldi is the first supermarket to add podback recycling scheme Aldi is set to become the first supermarket member of the Podback recycling scheme, helping customers to recycle their used coffee, tea and hot chocolate pods…. View Article The Retail Bulletin December 16, 2022December 16, 2022 < 1 min read SustainabilityAldiDept. BeverageDept. Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Trader Joe’s Grocerant Mix & Match Meal Components, Resonate with Consumers Regular reader of this blog know that the halo of ‘better for you’ is one of the key drivers of the successful growth and consumer adoption of the grocerant niche. According to Steven JohnsonGrocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® Trader Joe’s focus on food quality, variety, portion size, combined with a true understanding […] Grocerant Guru December 7, 2022December 7, 2022 2 min read ConsumersTrader JoesTechnology & InnovationDept. GroceryData & InsightsShoppersBrick and MortarWhole FoodsOwned Brands (Private Label)Dept. HBCWalmartTargetPepsiCoPartnershipsCOVID19Marketing: SocialAldiHealth & WellnessDept. ApparelCostcoAssociatesAmazon7-Eleven & Speedway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
Channel: Dollar/Value Dollar General announces executive moves Ariel dela Cruz GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. — Ariel dela Cruz has joined Dollar General as divisional vice president of store operations, in one of three executive moves announced by the company on Monday. Tim Jagneaux has joined Dollar General as vice president of construction, and Megan Kokoska has come aboard as vice president of digital engagement. […] MMR December 6, 2022December 6, 2022 2 min read Dollar GeneralExecutivesOperations & Supply ChainProcter & GambleShoppersMarketing: SocialTractor Supply CompanyResults & InvestmentFamily DollarDollar TreeDept. HBCAssociatesAldi 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Specialty & Other Inflation continues, Home Values Drop, However, if you Bought Near the Right Grocer, You’re in Luck Food matters even when it come to home value. Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® shares with our regular readers year after year the research from California-based Attom Data Solutions, a provider of real estate and property data. So, here we go, according to a new analysis from Attom, Trader Joe’sleads the […] Grocerant Guru December 4, 2022December 4, 2022 3 min read Trader JoesDept. GroceryData & InsightsWhole FoodsAldiMarketing: SocialStore LocationEconomyReturnsBrick and MortarTwitterMeta (Facebook)ConsumersDept. FreshESG and CSRMarketing: In StoreExecutivesTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value Aldi increases foodbank help for Christmas Aldi is to run an emergency winter foodbank fund this Christmas to support local charities, foodbanks, and community groups. The fund will see the supermarket donate £250,000 to help organisations as they prepare to face heightened demand on their services. It builds on Aldi’s partnership with community engagement platform Neighbourly, which enables all of Aldi’s […] Talking Retail November 23, 2022November 23, 2022 < 1 min read AldiHoliday & EventsPartnerships 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category Aldi announces Emergency Winter Foodbank Fund Aldi is to support local charities, foodbanks, and community groups this Christmas through its Emergency Winter Foodbank Fund. The supermarket will be donating £250,000 to help… View Article The Retail Bulletin November 22, 2022November 22, 2022 < 1 min read Dept. GroceryAldiHoliday & EventsDept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery - Natural Chicago Mayor Decries Whole Foods Closure On South Side The Chicago Tribune reports that Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has described Amazon-owned Whole Foods as “not a good partner, period” for its closure of a once highly touted store in the city’s Englewood neighborhood. The store was originally opened six year ago, subsidized with $10.7 million in city money, and lauded for being part of […] MorningNewsBeat November 18, 2022November 18, 2022 2 min read Whole FoodsDept. GrocerySave A LotBrick and MortarAldiStore LocationAmazonResults & InvestmentPartnershipsAcquisition 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery PLMA unveils 2022 Salute to Excellence Award-winning products Walmart, Albertsons, Kroger, Hy-Vee, Aldi and Southeastern Grocers among honored retailers Supermarket News November 15, 2022November 15, 2022 < 1 min read Owned Brands (Private Label)Southeastern GrocersHy-VeeWalmartKrogerAldiAlbertsons / Safeway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Owned Brands (Private Label) PLMA’s 2022 Salute to Excellence award winners CHICAGO — Walmart’s Sam’s Choice oatmilk chocolate bar; Albertsons’Signature Reserve ravioli with porcini mushrooms and truffle; and biodegradable household cleaner from Sprouts Farmers Market are among PLMA’s 2022 Salute to Excellence award winners for store brand innovation. They join nearly 100 other Salute to Excellence winners announced today at PLMA’s 2022 Private Label Trade Show […] MMR November 14, 2022November 14, 2022 2 min read Owned Brands (Private Label)Health & WellnessDept. GroceryDept. Natural / OrganicDept. BeverageDept. DairyWhole FoodsDept. NonfoodKrogerDept. HBCPackagingHy-VeeAssociatesSoutheastern GrocersTrends: Food and BeverageWalmartAlbertsons / SafewayMarketing: BrandShoppersAldiGoogleDept. RefrigeratedData & InsightsSustainabilityTechnology & InnovationDept. FuelDept. FreshCVSConsumersBrick and MortarMarketing: Social 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery SN Top 10: Kroger, Save Mart, Aldi top the week's headlines In this week’s recap of the Top 10 most popular Supermarket News articles, Kroger-Albertsons urged to delay merger-related $4 billion dividend ranked as the week’s most-read story. D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine (D.), who’s lea Supermarket News November 7, 2022November 7, 2022 < 1 min read KrogerAldiResults & InvestmentMergersAlbertsons / Safeway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value Aldi, Lidl serve up Thanksgiving price breaks IRI projects holiday meal to cost over 13% more this year Supermarket News November 3, 2022November 3, 2022 < 1 min read LidlHoliday & EventsAldiInsight ProvidersBig Data 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value Aldi, Lidl roll out low-price Thanksgiving essentials as high inflation hovers The two hard discounters’ holiday deals come as food prices remain elevated and the threat of a turkey shortage looms. Grocery Dive November 3, 2022November 3, 2022 < 1 min read LidlHoliday & EventsEconomyAldiDept. Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Your Views: Choose Your Corner On Friday, we took note of a Wall Street Journal story about how “the U.S. economy grew at a 2.6% annual rate in the third quarter despite a slowdown in consumer spending during the summer amid high inflation and rising interest rates.” I commented about the mixed messages: I’m not an economist, and have […] MorningNewsBeat October 31, 2022October 31, 2022 5 min read Technology & InnovationEconomyBrick and MortarAssociatesConsumersMergersDept. GroceryDept. FuelExecutivesCompetitionAmazonKrogerTrader JoesAhold DelhaizeAlbertsons / SafewayAldiResults & InvestmentOperations & Supply ChainCOVID19Dept. DairyMerchandisingDivestituresWalmart 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Associates & Employees Aldi puts hourly starting pay up to £11 Aldi is to increase minimum hourly pay for its UK staff to £11 an hour from the start of next year. Starting rates will be even higher for those working in London – defined as within the M25 – at £12.45 an hour. The supermarket says this maintains its position as the highest-paying supermarket, with […] Talking Retail October 28, 2022October 28, 2022 < 1 min read AssociatesAldiInternational - UK 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value Aldi developing its own online grocery platform The discount supermarket chain is working with German e-commerce technology company Spryker on a service that reduces its reliance on Instacart. Grocery Dive October 27, 2022October 27, 2022 < 1 min read AldiInstacartTechnology & InnovationDelivery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value Aldi U.S. to up the ante in online grocery Discount grocer pilots full e-commerce website, with rollout upcoming Supermarket News October 25, 2022October 25, 2022 < 1 min read Aldi 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Drug Your Views: Forks & Knives More comments from the MNB community about the proposed Kroger-Albertsons deal… One MNB reader wrote: One key learning after going through this process that I feel is evident to both Kroger and Albertsons management is the follow up to divestiture. Recall the Haggen’s debacle, where Albertsons sold some 88 stores to Haggen, (who failed miserably […] MorningNewsBeat October 21, 2022October 21, 2022 3 min read Albertsons / SafewayConsumersLidlAldiCompetitionKrogerOwned Brands (Private Label)Dollar GeneralBrick and MortarResults & InvestmentRite AidWalgreensEconomyMergersUnileverOperations & Supply ChainDivestituresMerchandisingMarketing: In StoreInternational - UKGovernmentAhold Delhaize 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Kroger, Albertsons tie-up faces hurdles in Texas and Illinois Data powered by Earnest’s Orion spend dataset. Supermarket sales excludes food sales at big box and warehouse club retailers like Walmart and Costco. Albertson’s (ACI) short run as a public company may be coming to a close as it enters talks to merge with the nation’s second largest grocer and largest supermarket chain, Kroger (KR). […] Earnest Research - DataBites October 21, 2022October 21, 2022 2 min read Technology & InnovationAlbertsons / SafewayKrogerData & InsightsDeliveryQ CommerceInstacartEconomyConsumersMarketing: SocialResults & InvestmentWeatherCOVID19Trader JoesPartnershipsOperations & Supply ChainShoppersFood DeliveryStart UpsTargetBrick and MortarWalmartGrocery OutletHEBDoorDashDept. GroceryDept. FuelCostcoAldi 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
Channel: Dollar/Value Aldi on the hunt for area managers Aldi is looking to fill up to 100 roles for area managers and has opened up applications for its latest training programme. Those enrolled on the… View Article The Retail Bulletin October 20, 2022October 20, 2022 < 1 min read AldiDept. BeverageDept. Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value Aldi’s Approach To Price, Value, Continues To Win UK Fans Bloomberg reports on how German discounter Aldi continues to gain market share in the UK, “gaining market share from bigger rivals as millions of Britons search for cheaper bills on their weekly shop.” It is, the story suggests, “a repeat of the aftermath of the financial crisis when Aldi and its fellow German discounter Lidl […] MorningNewsBeat October 19, 2022October 19, 2022 2 min read AldiInternational - UKLidlTescoShoppersEconomyResults & InvestmentInsight ProvidersOwned Brands (Private Label)Dept. BakeryDept. BeverageDept. DairyDollar GeneralData & InsightsMarketing: In StoreMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMerchandising 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value Aldi introduces cardboard porridge pots Aldi is moving to cardboard packaging for its own-brand porridge pots as part of its commitment to reduce and remove unnecessary plastic from its products. The… View Article The Retail Bulletin October 14, 2022October 14, 2022 < 1 min read AldiPackagingOwned Brands (Private Label)Dept. GroceryDept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Department: Nonfood Corporate Strategy Corporate Finance ESG Media & Marketing Agencies & Vendors Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Holiday & Events Operations & Supply Chain Millennials Dominated Holiday Shopping Spend — Here’s What it Means for 2023 In a year when holiday spending on gifts, travel and entertainment was down 1 percent from the year prior, one age group bucked that trend in a huge way. Millennials, perhaps aided by increased incomes due to “The Great Reshuffle,” told us it would spend a whopping 11 percent more than it did in 2021, […] Written by Kelly Pedersen January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Department: Consumer Durables ESG Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Holiday & Events Operations & Supply Chain Stores & Formats Retail Traffic Trends #112: Consumer Habits 2023 While some trends come and go, there were a few trends that have stayed with consumers throughout the year. As online shopping continues to be a popular choice for consumers, physical stores can offer shoppers perks that e-commerce can’t replicate. This week we look at trends to increase foot traffic and customer loyalty. […] Written by Doorcounts January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery - Natural Channel: Grocery - Natural Data & Insights Technology & Innovation Stores & Formats Just Walk Out gives Whole Foods stores an edge, data shows The two stores in the chain outfitted with Amazon’s checkout-free technology did better in some ways than nearby locations without the automated system during the second half of 2022, Placer.ai found. Written by Grocery Dive January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Channel: Grocery Department: Food Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces ShopRite adds online filters to help shoppers choose products and recipes The improvements are intended to help shoppers find products and recipes that meet specific criteria, such as dairy-free, vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free. Written by Grocery Dive January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Department: Nonfood Data & Insights Technology & Innovation 7 online grocery trends for retailers to watch Online grocery shopping is here to stay. Top online grocery trends include AI tools, drone delivery, data security, and ready-made meals. Written by Future of Commerce January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked