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Articles on associates and employees in the retail industry.

  1. Department: Food

Meijer plans to open two supercenters in Ohio, one in Michigan

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Meijer will open two new 159,000-square-foot supercenters, in Alliance and North Canton, Ohio, on May 14, increasing the retailer’s store count to 55 in the state. Meijer previously announced plans to open a 159,000-square-foot supercenter in Hillsdale, Mich. That store is also scheduled to open on May 14. The Ohio supercenters […]
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  1. Trends & External Forces

Moderate growth seen for retail sales this year

WASHINGTON — Retail sales this year will increase between 2.5% and 3.5% from 2023 levels, according to the latest forecast from the National Retail Federation (NRF), which foresees sales rising to between $5.23 trillion and $5.28 trillion. “The resiliency of consumers continues to power the American economy, and we are confident there will be moderate […]
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  1. Channel: Ecommerce & Digital

Why It’s Time for Brands To Rethink Their Amazon Growth Strategy DSI

“We cannot expect Amazon to develop or innovate in our category because that is not necessarily their desire.” — Martin Heubel, Founder of Consulterce As more brands search for ways to boost their profit margins both holistically and on specific retail channels, Amazon is undergoing its own transformation that could make it even harder for brands to be […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

What Emerging Retail Trends Savvy Retailers Should Monitor

In an era defined by rapid transformation and technological innovation, the retail sector finds itself at the forefront of adaptation and change. Staying ahead of emerging trends is about setting the pace and leveraging new opportunities to outstrip competitors. For savvy retailers, this means continuously monitoring developments across multiple fronts, from experiential shopping to advanced […]
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  1. Channel: Mass

Wrangler, M&S, Anthropologie and More Mark Earth Day with New Sustainability Initiatives

Brands have been touting their green credentials and launching new initiatives all month in the leadup to Earth Day, and those efforts have peaked now that that April 22 has arrived. Among the brands that saved their announcements for the day itself are Kering, Marks & Spencer, Wrangler, Asics and Anthropologie, all of which showcased […]
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  1. Trends & External Forces

Retail economic indicators: the question of the UK’s floor space

There are millions of economic indicators guiding policy around the world. However, just eight are considered Main Indicators, including GDP, interest, and inflation growth rates. All of these add up to create a country’s economic profile. That’s in the grand scheme of things. Down at street level, many of the same indicators apply to people […]
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  1. Data & Insights

Peaks and valleys: Ad spending trends around the world

Where should I advertise and when? This is probably one of the most frustrating questions in the marketing book. Today as always, every company must carefully study its markets, decide where to allocate its media budget, and measure the performance of its campaigns. But the time window to do those things has compressed considerably. Consumers […]
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  1. Data & Insights

Accelerate Retail Success in 2024 with These Four Pillars

Retailers must be smart, proactive, and decisive about their strategic planning, tech investments, and integration processes. That’s not always easy, but there’s a lot of guidance in the form of best practices, industry experts, and partnerships that can help retailers thrive in the current market.  To dig deeper into these resources, RETHINK Retail recently held […]
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  1. Data & Insights

Visit Drug Channels in Booth #1801 at #Asembia24 for a Special “Ask Me Anything With Adam” (#AMAWA)

Next week, the Drug Channels Institute team will be attending Asembia’s AXS24 Summit at the wonderful Wynn Las Vegas. And for the first time—thanks to our new friends at HMP Global—DCI will have its very own booth! (Click here for a special sneak peek.) As you might expect, we will hit Vegas in true Drug […]
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  1. Corporate Strategy

Marketing Seat at the Table

“A sign of success by any marketer is if they get sponsorship around the boardroom table.” I like this observation from Abigail Comber, former CMO at Debenhams.  It’s a reminder of how much of the marketing role is an inside job — the ability of marketers to influence the rest of the organization. MarketingWeek reported […]
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  1. Data & Insights

The Age of “De-Bossification”.

In many industries particularly “White-collar” ones the era of “bosses” is in decline. There is a rise in the need for leaders, guides, coaches, mentors, role-models, creators, and builders. Less of a clamoring for bosses, managers, controllers, monitors, evaluators, and paper pushers. This shift has been driven by changing demographics, the spread of technology, the […]
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  1. Associates & Employees

Ranked: The Largest U.S. Corporations by Number of Employees

See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. The Largest U.S. Corporations by Number of Employees This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on Apple or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Revenue and profit are common measures for measuring the size of […]
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  1. Media & Marketing

Wayfair Welcomes Consumers to the ‘Wayborhood’ with Refreshed Branding, First Store

[Update as of 4/19/2024] Wayfair has provided more details on its inaugural large-format store. The 150,000-square-foot location will open on May 23, 2024 in Wilmette, Ill.’s Edens Plaza. The grand opening celebration that weekend will feature exclusive deals and family-friendly activities for shoppers; further details will be made available here in the run-up to the […]
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  1. Channel: Home Improvement

‘Fútbol’ Superstar Lionel Messi Set to Score with Lowe’s Loyalty Members

Lowe’s has partnered with the world’s best-known soccer player, Lionel Messi, and his MLS Club Inter Miami CF, for programs that spotlight Messi’s skills at assisting on the field. Members of both the MyLowe’s Rewards and MVPs Pro Rewards loyalty programs will receive an “assist” in the form of 100 points to bring them closer […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Beware of The Fake Podcast Invite Scam

Two weeks ago, a podcast with a “top 1%” audience, whose listener net worth averaged $2.5 million, asked me to join as a guest. The host was familiar with my work, citing a recent CNBC appearance, and seemed ready to hold an engaging conversation. It seemed worthwhile, except the podcast was fake.  With a bit […]
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  1. Trends & External Forces

EZ Newswire Selected as a Winner of The MBA Fund’s Sixth Annual Pitch Competition

NEW YORK, NY — EZ Newswire, an AI-enabled platform that makes it easy for businesses to create and publish their news, today announced that it was selected as a winner in The MBA Fund’s sixth annual pitch competition for pre-seed and seed startups. In addition to the investment from The MBA Fund, Contour Ventures committed […]
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  1. Department: Food

Convenience Stores Elevated Fresh Foods Sales Success Crushing Blow for Grocery Deli’s

  At the intersection of growth fresh food sales specifically Ready-2-Eat and Heat-N-Eat prepared food the convenience store sector is simply trouncing the grocery store sector.  In fact, Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® stated, grocery stores should be embarrassed by the way the convenience store sector and garnered share of […]
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  1. Media & Marketing

The Total Retail Edge: Ultra-Precise, Fast, Hyperpersonalized Direct Mail

For retail marketing executives, one area that must not be overlooked is the value of utilizing extremely precise, high-speed, hyperpersonalized direct mail. Despite the rise of digital marketing, direct mail is still broadly utilized by retailers (and other industries) to get marketing messages out to target audiences. This article examines the benefits for retailers in […]
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  1. Associates & Employees

Publix honors associates for community service

LAKELAND, Fla. — Publix honored six of its associates for their community involvement, recognizing them with the Mr. George Community Service Award for outstanding commitment to their communities during the company’s annual stockholders’ meeting. The company notes that Publix founder George Jenkins, affectionately known as Mr. George, believed that Publix and its associates should make […]
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  1. Department: Consumer Durables

Corporate Social Responsibility: What Retailers Need to Know

Corporate social responsibility (CSR), once a differentiator for brands, is now the norm. Today’s consumers expect those they do business with, including retailers, will have positive impacts on the world. In fact, Gen Z consumers are three times as likely to say that the “purpose of business is to serve communities and society” rather than […]
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  1. Data & Insights

Red Lobster’s Short-Term Gain from lease-buybacks Results in Long-Term Pain

  Hedge fund Heaven, take the money and run! While making a presentation the other day Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® was asked if he knew what “Hedge fund Heaven was”, he answered from my mind-eye its, take the money and run. Johnson noted consumers want meals, meal components, fresh, […]
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  1. Stores & Formats

How Malls Are Making a Comeback in 2024

Shopping Centers have proved their resilience over the past couple of years, staging an impressive comeback following the back-to-back challenges of COVID restrictions and inflation. But although foot traffic is bouncing back, shopping habits are changing — and leading malls are trying new tactics to draw consumers through their doors. Analyzing location intelligence metrics for […]
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  1. Trends & External Forces

Usdaw calls for protections for shopworkers policing Tobacco and Vapes Bill

Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed the health benefits that should arise from the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, which MPs are debating today for the first time in the House of Commons. The union has called on the government to urgently bring forward substantial protections… This story continues at Usdaw calls for protections for shopworkers […]
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  1. Media & Marketing

College basketball boosts U.S. cable viewing in March

Seasonality plays a role in an overall television usage decline of 3% during the month Following seasonal viewing trends that typically begin in February, overall television usage in the U.S. dipped again in March. Despite declines across categories, cable and streaming saw their share of TV viewing increase in this month’s report of The GaugeTM […]
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  1. Data & Insights

The Grocerant Guru: Unveiling the Efficiency Engine of the Future – The Rise of Grocerants

  Steven Johnson is the Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®.  He has spent years dissecting the ever-evolving food industry landscape. Today, he wants to delve into a niche that’s not only thriving but fundamentally transforming how we source, prepare, and consume food: the grocerant niche. For the uninitiated, grocerants are establishments including […]
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Target’s April 2024 Circle Sale was its largest by sales lift

Track General Merchandise spending free Access chart in Dash. Target’s April Circle Sale generated 7% more sales than the weekly average in the previous 4 weeks according to Earnest credit card data. This represents a 2 point acceleration in the Circle Sale’s contribution to Target’s topline compared to Target’s October sale. Target Circle is a […]
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TikTok Shop customers spend more at lower ticket apparel retailers

Download full TikTok Shop report Access TikTok and Panel data in Dash. TikTok Shop customers spent 26% of their apparel wallet on Off-Price Department Stores and 11% on Fast Fashion in the 12-months ended February 2024, compared to 24% and 7% for the average shopper. Conversely, TikTok Shop users spent less than their peers at […]
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Where Does One U.S. Tax Dollar Go?

See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Where Does One U.S. Tax Dollar Go? This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on Apple or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Come tax season, a common refrain is: “what do my taxes even […]
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