Predictions and Forecasts

Gazing into the crystal ball and predicting what the future will hold.

  1. Corporate Strategy

Patagonia Joins Sustainable Packaging Initiative, Seeks Non-Tree-Based Solutions

Patagonia has joined the Pack4Good sustainability initiative from Canopy as it seeks next-generation packaging solutions that are made from non-tree sources such as agricultural waste and non-forest alternative fibers. The retailer already uses 100% recycled content for its packaging and catalogs but is seeking solutions that significantly reduce reliance on primary forest resources. Zara parent […]
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  1. Data & Insights

Overcoming outcomes challenges for brands

Nielsen’s Head of Advertisers and Agencies Matt Devitt discusses the changing landscape of outcomes-based marketing, brand building and how AI could help measure media impact. Outcomes are top of mind for brands, but understanding how to plan for, measure and improve them have never been more challenging. From the rise of live sports to the […]
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  1. Data & Insights

Family Dollar Selects AI-Powered Solution to Enhance Category Management

Family Dollar will use solutions from Dunnhumby to make merchandising and category management more customer-centric across its store network. Dunnhumby will use customer data science as well as consumer-led insights and collaboration to help Family Dollar make merchandising decisions that drive greater engagement with the retailer’s 66 million shoppers. The Family Dollar platform will be […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

The Next Big Thing in Retail Foodservice: Where Consumers Are Heading

  Retail foodservice is undergoing a seismic shift, driven by changing consumer preferences, technological advancements, and the desire for convenience without compromising quality according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. As the industry evolves, certain sectors are emerging as the frontrunners, attracting consumers in droves and setting the stage for […]
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  1. Retailer Media

Why Accurate Retail Media Measurement Is Now Non-Negotiable | DSI

“If manufacturers don’t have that shopping list of what it is that they want in return for their investment, they’re effectively giving money [away for] free.” — Gregor Murray, Vice President of Strategy, Digital Commerce Global The retail media business is booming, with ad spend in the category expected to grow to nearly $130 billion […]
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  1. Trends & External Forces

3 Up, 3 Down: Non-Alc Beer Outpaces Total Bev-Alc, Diverging Trends in Beyond Beer and Spirits

In this latest installment of 3 Up, 3 Down, 3 Tier consultant Danelle Kosmal shares a trio of insights on industry growth and three underperforming areas during the summer selling season, with NIQ off-premise data through August 10, 2024.
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  1. Data & Insights

Rethinking Work.

This post provides an update and a request before we return to regular posts next week. The Update For the past 18 months I have been working on my second book which after having been edited, fact checked, proof read and indexed by a team at HarperCollins is ready to go into production in Hardcover, […]
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  1. Stores & Formats

Legacy Grocery Store Market Share Capitulation a Continuing Trend

  It’s clear that legacy grocery stores, once the dominant force in food retail, are now navigating a challenging landscape marked by significant market share capitulation according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. This shift has been driven by three prominent trends: the encroachment of dollar stores, drug stores, and […]
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  1. Media & Marketing

Inflation and Private Label with NielsenIQ’s Steve Zurek

The CPGGUYS are joined in this episode by Steve Zurek, VP of thought leadership at NielsenIQ. Sri and Steve have a debate and dialogue on private label leadership, the current inflationary trends and the display pressure of the store environment and a reality check on what’s really true at retail vs sensationalizing the outcomes.Find Steve […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

Foodservice Retail Discontinuity Continues Driven by Gen Z and Millennial Adoption

  Notice was first given in 1991 when Foodservice Solutions®, Grocerant Guru® Steven Johnson, warned foodservice industry professionals about the shifting consumer mindset at COEX. Then, in 1996, Johnson coined the term “grocerants” in an Op-Ed article published in both FoodService Director and Nation’s Restaurant News. Fast forward to today, and the foodservice industry is […]
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  1. Associates & Employees

New York State Mandates Panic Buttons for Retail Workplaces

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed the Retail Worker Safety Act (RSWA), mandating the installation of panic buttons in the workplaces of retailers with 500 or more employees nationwide. The buttons will need to be in accessible locations; retailers also will have the option to provide wearable panic buttons or deploy mobile phone-based alarms. […]
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  1. Channel: Ecommerce & Digital

Amazon Fresh: The Copycat Grocer Abandoning Innovation for Imitation

  From the outset, Amazon has been synonymous with innovation. The company disrupted the entire retail landscape with its commitment to price competitiveness, customer-centric operations, and an unmatched logistical network. Now then according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® believes, in a perplexing pivot, Amazon Fresh has devolved into a […]
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  1. Data & Insights

Labor Day Recap

We hope everyone had a fantastic Labor Day Weekend! In this edition, we’ll analyze the performance of the furniture and mattress industries during this holiday week compared to last year.  Analyzing the data from Labor Day weekends in 2023 and 2024 provides valuable insights into how these sectors performed over the holiday, highlighting significant changes […]
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  1. Data & Insights

From Reactive to Proactive: Predictive Analytics in Retail

Predictive analytics is revolutionizing the retail industry by shifting the business approach from reactive to proactive. Utilizing historical data, predictive models forecast future trends, customer behaviors, and potential market changes, allowing retailers to anticipate and prepare rather than simply react. Understanding Predictive Analytics Predictive analytics involves using data, statistical algorithms, and machine learning techniques to […]
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  1. Data & Insights

Exploring the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Life Sciences

Artificial intelligence (AI) involves developing ‘intelligent machines’ that can replicate, and occasionally surpass, human intelligence. The progress in AI systems and models represents one of the most remarkable technological advancements in recent years. In the life sciences sector, AI has notably accelerated drug discovery and enhanced patient care, with its impact anticipated to expand even […]
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  1. Agencies & Vendors

Sustainability Begins with the Circular Economy

Sustainability Begins with the Circular Economy Anonymous (not verified) Thu, 09/05/2024 – 12:34pm By Thomas Borders, VP & GM, Product Lifecycle Solutions: A Common Misconception Before delving into a discussion on the circular economy, I think a quick level set is in order since “sustainability” and “circular economy” are often used interchangeably. While these terms […]
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  1. Corporate Strategy

Is Your Vision Guiding Or Misguiding Your Strategy?

Here’s one of the most popular and least effective management methods: a strategy template that starts with a company’s Vision and Mission and cascades down to Strategies and Objectives. This strategy template has many problems, such as not mentioning customers’ priorities or your competitive strengths (these should be foundational!). It often produces vague, generic results […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

How to Get My Invention Developed in The U.S.

In 2024, product development is still going strong. If you’re an aspiring inventor with a great idea that could change the world, you might wonder how to make it a reality. So, how do you bring an invention to life? This article will guide you through the process of developing your idea. It will start […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

Retailers’ Secret Weapon for Holiday Success: Server-Side Tagging

E-commerce holiday spending reached an impressive peak of $1.17 trillion in 2023, up 3 percent from 2022. If this trend continues — as many analysts expect — then retailers are in for a challenging but lucrative 2024 season. Retailers’ obstacle (or their opportunity) will be to capitalize on increased consumer spending while heeding shifting consumer […]
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  1. Department: Consumer Durables

NIKE, Inc. Announces First Quarter Fiscal 2025 Earnings and Conference Call

BEAVERTON, Ore.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–NIKE, Inc. (NYSE: NKE) plans to release its first quarter fiscal 2025 financial results on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at approximately 1:15 p.m. PT, following the close of regular stock market trading hours. Following the news release, NIKE, Inc. management will host a conference call beginning at 2:00 p.m. PT to review results. […]
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  1. Data & Insights

Need to Know: Why do we need cross-media measurement?

When we read about cross-media measurement in the trade press or hear industry leaders talk about it at industry conferences, it’s often presented as a distant dream that will never fully materialize. The media world is always going to outpace our ability to measure it, the thinking goes, and rather than chasing the ultimate solution, […]
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  1. Merchandising

Sustainable Plastic Packaging Market – Shaping the Future of Packaging

In the face of increasing environmental concerns, the demand for sustainable plastic packaging is rapidly growing, making it one of the most dynamic segments of the global packaging industry. As consumers and governments push for greener alternatives, companies worldwide are pivoting towards innovative solutions that balance functionality, cost, and environmental impact.
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  1. Trends & External Forces

U.S. elections are won in the media first. How will candidates use their political advertising dollars?

It’s an election year in the U.S., and the stakes couldn’t be higher. Political advertising spending in 2024 was already forecasted to leap past previous records, and the recent assassination attempt on Donald Trump and President Joe Biden’s unexpected exit have injected new energy—and funds—into the race at the top of the ticket, and a […]
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  1. Channel: Drug

Humira Biosimilar Price War Update: Should We Be Glad that CVS Health and Express Scripts Are Using Private Label Products to Pop the Gross-to-Net Bubble?

The Humira biosimilar market just took another step forward—but remains far from its ideal state. Last week, Cigna’s Express Scripts announced that it that will follow CVS Health’s CVS Caremark business and remove Humira from its largest commercial formulary in favor of multiple biosimilars. Below, we review the 18 products competing with Humira—including four private-label […]
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  1. Operations & Supply Chain

Mango extends e-commerce operations to 12 new markets

​[[{“value”:” Dive Brief The company also named Marlies Hersbach as its new e-commerce executive director as its online business accelerates. Published Sept. 4, 2024 By Tatiana Walk-Morris A Mango storefront in New York City. Earlier this year the company announced plans to open 500 new stores by 2026. Courtesy of Mango “}]] 
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  1. Department: Beverage

Constellation Brands Revises Guidance, Will Take Impairment on Wine & Spirits Biz

Constellation Brands has revised its 2025 fiscal outlook amid ongoing struggles in its wine and spirits business and consumer headwinds. The company revised its wine and spirits net sales projections for its wine and spirits business from between -0.5% and +0.5%, to between -6% and -4%. The importer of Mexican brands Corona, Modelo, Pacifico and […]
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Walmart Tops List of Leading US Retailers By 2023 Sales

Walmart leads Forrester’s 2023 US retailer ranking, with Amazon in second. The top 10, representing 38% of total retail sales, remain unchanged from 2022. Walmart has once again secured the top position in Forrester’s annual ranking of the 67 largest US retailers (ranked by 2023 US net retail sales), with Amazon following closely in second […]
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