Corporate Strategy Nike lays off ‘limited number’ of tech employees The layoffs, which are the result of changes announced last week, come amid a broader turnaround strategy under new CEO Elliott Hill. RetailDive May 23, 2025May 23, 2025 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationDept. ApparelAssociatesStrategyExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Walmart and Partners Make Powerful $750K Commitment to Tornado-Affected Communities Walmart Inc., Sam’s Club, and the Walmart Foundation are working to support tornado-impacted communities in Illinois, Kentucky, and Missouri by committing $750,000 to support relief efforts across the impacted areas. Per AccuWeather, the tornado that struck St. Louis on May 16, 2025, was an EF-3, with winds up to 152 mph. It barreled through the […] RetailWire May 22, 2025May 22, 2025 2 min read WalmartWeatherData & InsightsBrick and MortarExecutivesGovernmentMarketing: Social MediaInternational - UKSams ClubAssociatesConsumersShoppersSustainabilityPress ReleaseDept. GroceryDept. LaundryDept. Natural / OrganicProcter & GambleOperations & Supply Chain 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Walmart Cutting Approximately 1,500 Corporate Jobs Walmart will lay off approximately 1,500 U.S. corporate workers, according to the Wall Street Journal. The retail giant has “identified opportunities to remove layers and complexity, speed up decision-making and help associates innovate rapidly,” according to an internal memo sent to Walmart office-based associates on May 21 and provided by the retailer to Retail TouchPoints. […] Retail TouchPoints May 22, 2025May 22, 2025 < 1 min read WalmartAssociatesGovernmentDept. NonfoodMarketing: Social MediaExecutivesEconomyPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Retail MediaStrategyTechnology & InnovationOperations & Supply ChainWalmart Connect 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Target Has Tough Q1; Outlook Isn’t Promising Target Corp. yesterday reported that its Q1 sales were $23.8 billion, 2.8 percent lower than $24.5 billion generated during the same period in 2024. The company said that “comparable sales decreased 3.8 percent in the first quarter, reflecting a comparable store sales decline of 5.7 percent and comparable digital sales growth of 4.7 percent.” The […] MorningNewsBeat May 22, 2025May 22, 2025 4 min read TargetGovernmentExecutivesResults & InvestmentInclusivityDept. NonfoodWalmartPredictions and ForecastsShoppersConsumersEconomyDept. ApparelESG and CSRHome DepotMarketing: Social MediaAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation NtelCare and Vayyar Join Forces to Provide Proactive, Passive Remote Monitoring Solutions for Senior Care Source: NtelCare (EZ Newswire) FORT WORTH, TX — NtelCare, an AI-first platform redefining senior care, is proud to announce a new partnership with Vayyar, a global leader in 4D radar technology. This collaboration delivers a comprehensive and proactive solution for fall detection and bed exit alerts—ushering in a new era of safety, dignity, and predictive […] Bigtechnology May 22, 2025May 22, 2025 2 min read Technology & InnovationAIData & InsightsHealth & WellnessTech: RoboticsGovernmentExecutivesDept. NonfoodDept. GroceryAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Why Edge Computing is the Missing Piece in Retail’s AI Revolution The promise of artificial intelligence in retail is no longer theoretical — it’s rapidly becoming a competitive necessity. Gartner predicts key enterprise computer vision markets will pass $386 billion by 2031, with retail among the sectors offering the fastest revenue growth opportunities. But there’s a critical challenge that rarely makes headlines: How do you effectively deploy and […] Retail TouchPoints May 22, 2025May 22, 2025 3 min read Technology & InnovationAIStore LocationShoppersData & InsightsInsight ProvidersMarketing: OOHAssociatesBrick and MortarAcquisitionOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: Social MediaResults & InvestmentTrends: TechSustainabilityStrategyStart UpsMarketing: In StoreMarketing: ShopperHealth & WellnessUnileverMarketing: BrandMarketing: Trade 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Tesla ‘Extremely Paranoid’ About Robotaxi Rollout in Austin Residents of Austin, Texas, will see Tesla’s robotaxis driving the streets late next month. To start with, about 10 automated vehicles will launch into service. If everything goes well, thousands more will follow. “It’s prudent for us to start with a small number, confirm that things are going well and then scale it up,” Tesla […] RetailWire May 22, 2025May 22, 2025 2 min read GovernmentAutonomous VehiclesMarketing: Social MediaTrends: TechAITechnology & InnovationStore LocationExecutivesDept. PerimeterDept. FreshAssociatesPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights White Castle and Heelys Launch Iconic Nostalgia-Fueled Collaboration White Castle has partnered with Heelys to launch a limited-edition collection of White Castle-branded Heelys shoes. The original wheeled sneaker’s collaboration with the legendary fast-food restaurant is currently available on Heelys’ website. These new, branded shoes are named “White Castle Slider Riders.” Heelys are versatile sneakers designed with a hidden twist: removable wheels in the heels. With […] RetailWire May 22, 2025May 22, 2025 2 min read RestaurantsData & InsightsDept. ApparelMarketing: Social MediaMeta (Facebook)Dept. BeverageAIChatGPTDept. Adult BevNFTCryptoDept. GroceryPartnershipsTechnology & InnovationDeliveryPress ReleaseOperations & Supply ChainAssociatesDept. FreshESG and CSRGovernment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights The Elephant & The Bookstore: How Mental Barriers Limit Success In this week’s blog, we explored how invisible barriers can silently limit your growth through something called “learned helplessness”. Today, we’re examining real-world examples of retailers who’ve broken free from these mental constraints—from Barnes & Noble’s remarkable turnaround to lesser-known success stories where small mindset shifts led to massive results. Our newly released guidebook, “Breaking the […] Trakwell.ai (formerly Doorcounts) May 22, 2025May 22, 2025 4 min read Data & InsightsTechnology & InnovationAIDeliveryShoppersBrick and MortarStore LocationAssociatesExecutivesPredictions and ForecastsLegal & CriminalInstacartAcquisitionUnileverTargetStrategyAmazonMars Inc.WalmartConsumersCOVID19Economy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Home Improvement Lowe’s reaffirms full-year guidance despite Q1 sales dip [[{“value”:” Dive Brief The home improvement retailer saw comparable sales slide during Q1, partially due to unfavorable weather in the first half of the quarter. Published May 21, 2025 Two Lowe’s employees loading lumber into a truck. Courtesy of Lowe’s “}]] RetailDive May 21, 2025May 21, 2025 < 1 min read LowesMarketing: Social MediaWeatherTechnology & InnovationTargetDept. NonfoodAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Lowe’s Delivers Earnings Beat, Revenue Miss in Q1 2025 Results as Consumers Still ‘Sitting on the Sidelines’ Despite a dip in sales and diluted earnings per share (EPS) exhibited during its most recent Q1 2025 earnings results, shared via a May 21 press release, home improvement and hardware retailer Lowe’s maintained its full-year guidance — and beat at least one Wall Street expectation. Sales ticked downward in the first quarter of this […] RetailWire May 21, 2025May 21, 2025 2 min read LowesConsumersResults & InvestmentData & InsightsShoppersEconomyAssociatesExecutivesGovernmentPredictions and ForecastsTechnology & InnovationWeatherDept. NonfoodPress ReleaseTarget 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Harmons Grocery rolls out Tally inventory robot in Utah stores as Simbe upgrades Vision platform US retailer Harmons Grocery has deployed autonomous Tally robots from Simbe to scan inventory and verify prices in stores. These are currently in use at five locations in Utah, with the aim of better supporting store teams and improving shelf accuracy. The roll-out comes as Simbe announces advancements to Simbe Vision, its AI powered computer […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub May 21, 2025May 21, 2025 3 min read Technology & InnovationAIData & InsightsOperations & Supply ChainMerchandisingInternational - UKOmnichannelMarketing: Social MediaTech: RoboticsBrick and MortarDept. FreshMarketing: In StoreShoppersTrends: TechConsumersTwitterAssociatesDept. NonfoodGovernmentExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights The Invisible Ceiling: How Learned Helplessness Silently Limits Your Growth As a child growing up in Sacramento, California in the 60’s, I was mesmerized by the animals at the zoo. But one image stands out decades later: a full-grown elephant, standing calmly among the crowds, “secured” by nothing more than a thin rope tied to her leg and anchored to a small stake in the […] Trakwell.ai (formerly Doorcounts) May 20, 2025May 20, 2025 3 min read Data & InsightsTechnology & InnovationAIEconomyConsumersDept. NonfoodDeliveryAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Truth & Consequences: Tariffs, Retailers, & Your Views There continues to be reaction to President Trump’s insistence that Walmart should not raise its prices to compensate for the costs of tariffs and that instead should simply eat the extra costs because it made so much money last year. Here’s what was said: I commented on this story yesterday, writing, in part: Have I […] MorningNewsBeat May 20, 2025May 20, 2025 5 min read GovernmentWalmartEconomyShoppersResults & InvestmentConsumersPredictions and ForecastsExecutivesDept. BeverageMarketing: Social MediaStrategyPhilanthropyDept. Toys & GamesKrogerAssociatesESG and CSRAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Wakefern looks to streamline in-store communication among workers The grocery company partnered with VoCoVo to provide 30 ShopRite locations with new headsets that allow staffers to be in close communication and receive operations updates. Grocery Dive May 20, 2025May 20, 2025 < 1 min read WakefernMarketing: In StoreAssociatesRegional GroceryOperations & Supply Chain 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Costco To Close All US Locations for 24 Hours in May Costco is following the tradition of closing all stores for major holidays, and the same will be true this month. According to Men’s Journal, the warehouse club will close all its locations on May 26, 2025, the last Monday in May. This day is traditionally honored as Memorial Day in the United States, which “honors […] RetailWire May 20, 2025May 20, 2025 2 min read CostcoGovernmentHoliday & EventsMeta (Facebook)Marketing: Social MediaEconomyConsumersData & InsightsAssociatesBrick and MortarResults & InvestmentTrends: RetailMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionOperations & Supply ChainPredictions and ForecastsTarget 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Drug Rite Aid To Close All Stores Following Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. Here’s a Full List of Affected Locations Rite Aid filed for bankruptcy for a second time earlier this month. Despite the store’s promise to remain open despite the filing, the retailer has announced that it will be closing all locations remaining in its inventory. Here’s a full list of affected locations. A Full List of Closing Rite Aid Locations According to Newsweek, […] RetailWire May 20, 2025May 20, 2025 3 min read Brick and MortarBankruptcyRite AidWalgreensDept. PharmacyCVSMarketing: Social MediaMeta (Facebook)AssociatesData & InsightsExecutivesOperations & Supply ChainRegional GroceryDivestituresGiant EagleHealth & WellnessKrogerResults & InvestmentAlbertsons / Safeway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights What’s Next for Retail Pharmacy: Data, Debate, and Disruption (NEW Live Video Webinar) Dr. Adam J. Fein, president of Drug Channels Institute (DCI) and the author of Drug Channels, invites you to join him for DCI’s new live video webinar: What’s Next for Retail Pharmacy: Data, Debate, and Disruption This event will be broadcast live on: Friday, June 20, 2025 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. ET Dr. Fein […] Drug Channels May 20, 2025May 20, 2025 5 min read Data & InsightsDept. PharmacyStore LocationTechnology & InnovationMarketing: Social MediaAcquisitionPredictions and ForecastsStreamingPricing & PromotionsMarketing: TradeGovernmentAssociatesBrokersEconomyExecutivesResults & InvestmentKraftHeinzMarketing: In StoreShoppersMeta (Facebook)Operations & Supply ChainMarketing: Digital Media 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Inflation expected to surge to 7.3% in a year, fueled by tariff worry Consumer sentiment has slumped this year even as recent “hard data” reveal stable prices and robust hiring. RetailDive May 20, 2025May 20, 2025 < 1 min read GovernmentEconomyData & InsightsConsumersAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables Bath & Body Works Taps Nike Exec to Lead Company Bath & Body Works has named Daniel Heaf as its new CEO, effective immediately. He replaces Gina Boswell, who is stepping down from the post and the company’s board. Heaf brings two decades of experience, most recently as Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer at Nike and featuring stints at Burberry and BBC Worldwide. No specific […] Retail TouchPoints May 19, 2025May 19, 2025 2 min read Dept. ApparelExecutivesConsumersMarketing: Social MediaGovernmentTechnology & InnovationCOVID19UnileverMeta (Facebook)Operations & Supply ChainResults & InvestmentShoppersStrategySustainabilityBrick and MortarAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Dave & Buster’s Launches Exciting New Summer Season Pass: All the Money-Saving Details Dave & Buster’s has announced a new Summer Season Pass, giving customers a new way to play and save money. According to a press release, this exciting upgrade includes unlimited video gameplay, daily deals on food and drinks, access to exclusive new games, and the chance to score awesome prizes. It’s everything customers need for […] RetailWire May 19, 2025May 19, 2025 3 min read ShoppersDept. BeverageData & InsightsDept. GroceryDept. Toys & GamesPricing & PromotionsDept. NonfoodMeta (Facebook)Marketing: Social MediaExecutivesDept. FuelTech: AR and VRMarketing: TradeMars Inc.Press ReleaseRestaurantsAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Associates & Employees Walmart family plans university to expand STEM workforce The institution will be housed at the company’s former headquarters and is expected to welcome 1,500 undergrads and 500 nondegree learners. RetailDive May 19, 2025May 19, 2025 < 1 min read WalmartAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights The power of local: 3 reasons CPG marketers are turning to mid-market retail media [[{“value”:” The big dogs of retail media would like more money from CPG marketers, please. Take Walmart, for instance. In April, Adweek reported that the retail giant is asking some brands “to increase their annual retail media spend by approximately 25% compared with the year before.” This is not exactly surprising. As part of their […] RetailDive May 19, 2025May 19, 2025 3 min read Technology & InnovationAIMarketing: Retail MediaConsumersMarketing: In StoreRegional GroceryWalmartData & InsightsVendorsShoppersStore LocationBig DataDept. DairyMarketing: TradeTargetdunnhumbyCompetitionInsight ProvidersAcquisitionEconomyMarketing: Digital MediaMerchandisingMarketing: OOHAssociatesExecutivesWalmart ConnectAmazonBrick and MortarPartnerships 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Recall Alert: Market 32 and Price Chopper Chicken Wraps Pulled Over Listeria Risk There has been a voluntary recall on selected chicken wraps sold by Market 32 and Price Chopper Supermarkets. Per Price Chopper, the manufacturer is recalling these products due to possible Listeria contamination. The impacted products were produced by Rachael’s Food Corporation and include: Chicken Caesar, UPC 4173500762 Buffalo Chicken, UPC 4173500763 Chicken Bacon Ranch UPC […] RetailWire May 19, 2025May 19, 2025 2 min read Regional GroceryDept. GroceryShoppersData & InsightsMarketing: Social MediaTwitterDept. DeliHealth & WellnessBrick and MortarDept. Fresh PreparedConsumersDept. RefrigeratedPackagingMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionDept. OTCAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Ryde: and Heidi Montag Team Up To Challenge Unrealistic Wellbeing Standards With Bold US Launch Heidi Montag is lending her voice and visibility to a bold new campaign from Ryde:, the global wellness brand that is officially launching in the U.S. market with a mission to simplify personal wellbeing. The campaign, titled “Wellbeing Made Easier,” challenges the increasingly complex and often unrealistic standards perpetuated by the modern wellness industry. Ryde: […] RetailWire May 17, 2025May 17, 2025 2 min read Health & WellnessData & InsightsDept. BeverageMarketing: Social MediaMeta (Facebook)Marketing: BroadcastAssociatesPricing & PromotionsExecutivesDept. ApparelAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Associates & Employees Kroger looks to hire 15K workers The grocer said it wants to add employees to serve in a variety of roles, including cashiers, baggers, pharmacy techs and delivery drivers. Grocery Dive May 17, 2025May 17, 2025 < 1 min read AssociatesKrogerDept. PharmacyDelivery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Drug Rite Aid Is Selling 1,000 Stores to Competitors, Including CVS and Walgreens Defunct pharmacy chain Rite Aid is offloading assets, including over 1,000 stores. Seeing an opportunity, several other retailers, including longtime rivals, are lining up to buy them. So far, CVS Pharmacy is taking the lion’s share. The top drugstore chain in the country wants 625 Rite Aid pharmacies across 15 states as well as 64 […] RetailWire May 16, 2025May 16, 2025 2 min read Rite AidBankruptcyWalgreensBrick and MortarCVSDept. PharmacyHealth & WellnessLegal & CriminalAssociatesConsumersRegional GroceryGiant EagleKrogerResults & InvestmentExecutivesAlbertsons / Safeway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights The paradox of leadership: When letting go creates better results I’ve been reflecting on something Dee Hock, my business hero, once wrote that keeps coming back to me: “Simple, clear purpose and principles give rise to complex, intelligent behavior. Complex rules and regulations give rise to simple, stupid behavior.” It is from his book “Birth of the Chaordic Age.” The title combines “chaos” and “order” […] Trakwell.ai (formerly Doorcounts) May 16, 2025May 16, 2025 2 min read Data & InsightsTechnology & InnovationAIDeliveryShoppersCompetitionAssociatesDept. Natural / Organic 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Klarna CEO: We’re Giving AI More Customer Service Work, Not Less Over the past week, a slew of headlines claimed Klarna’s aggressive push to automate customer service with generative AI had failed. The Swedish fintech company last year said it automated the equivalent of 700 customer service jobs with AI. And after it announced a new plan to hire human agents, the conventional wisdom was that […] Bigtechnology May 16, 2025May 16, 2025 3 min read Technology & InnovationAIShoppersData & InsightsExecutivesMarketing: Social MediaAssociatesMarketing: BroadcastStreamingChatGPTGoogleBigTechTrends: FinanceMarketing: In StorePodcastsPredictions and ForecastsPricing & PromotionsThick DataHealth & Wellness 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Kroger Accused Of Systemic Overcharging Of Customers Consumer Reports this week published the results of a new investigation, arguing that Kroger shoppers “have been unknowingly paying full price at checkout for scores of items – from meat and vegetables to juice, rice, and alcohol – that have been advertised as discounted or on sale.” CR said that it “began checking grocery prices […] MorningNewsBeat May 16, 2025May 16, 2025 3 min read KrogerShoppersConsumersGovernmentAssociatesDept. FreshBrick and MortarDept. BeverageMerchandisingEconomyExecutivesDept. OTCPackagingAcquisitionConagraAlbertsons / SafewayDept. GroceryDept. PetDept. PerimeterRegional GroceryPricing & PromotionsOwned Brands (Private Label)Technology & InnovationMarketing: TradeHealth & WellnessGeneral MillsDept. Adult BevDept. Pharmacy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Media & Marketing Data & Insights Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Charted: How Do U.S. Universities Make Their Money? See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Charted: How Are American Universities Funded? This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways More than half of American public college and […] Written by Visual Capitalist May 11, 2025May 11, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Corporate Strategy Media & Marketing Data & Insights Technology & Innovation Week in Review: Instacart CEO heads to OpenAI Welcome back to Week in Review! We’ve got lots of news for you this week: There were CEO shake-ups at Instacart and 11x; the web series is back — kind of; Threads is getting video ads; and much more. Let’s get to it! Big move: Instacart CEO Fidji Simo will become OpenAI’s CEO for Applications, […] Written by TechCrunch May 11, 2025May 11, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Channel: Mass Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Corporate Strategy Corporate Finance Corporate Purpose Media & Marketing Data & Insights International Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Retail Operations Associates & Employees Operations & Supply Chain Stores & Formats What’s next for Instacart as CEO Fidji Simo announces decision to join OpenAI as head of applications? Instacart CEO Fidji Simo is departing the grocery technology company to join OpenAI as its Chief of Applications. In an email to employees, she said: “Let me start by saying this was an incredibly hard decision because I love this company. We are operating incredibly well as our last earnings results have shown. Our strategy […] Written by Retail Technology Innovation Hub May 10, 2025May 11, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Channel: Dollar/Value Channel: Grocery Channel: Mass Department & Category Department: Nonfood Corporate Strategy Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Retail Operations Merchandising Operations & Supply Chain Stores & Formats Personalized Disruption: Grocery’s Secret to Breaking Old Habits There’s no shortage of talk about technology that’s going to redefine, dominate, or transform retail this year. Much of this language boils down to marketing speech, and often, true industry disruption fails to materialize. There is no shortage of tech hyperbole in retail. But then there’s the occasional exception — a technology that genuinely does […] Written by Retail TouchPoints May 10, 2025May 11, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Department: Nonfood Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Holiday & Events Operations & Supply Chain State of the Consumer Report [Week of May 9] Timely insights on consumer behavior, pricing, and retail trends This weekly snapshot highlights the most relevant signals shaping where and how consumers are spending—from e-commerce and inflation shifts to essential vs. discretionary demand. What you’ll get from this week’s report: Cross-border e-commerce slowdown: Learn how tariff pressures are reshaping sales trends […] Written by Yipitdata May 10, 2025May 11, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked