Trends & External Forces Funding the vape war will cost £140m for an army of inspectors, says ACS The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has called on the government to provide trading standards in England with £140m over the next five years to fund 400 enforcement officers, aimed at tackling the rising tide of illegal vape devices being distributed in England. Research released… This story continues at Funding the vape war will cost […] Talking Retail April 26, 2024April 26, 2024 < 1 min read GovernmentTechnology & InnovationPredictions and ForecastsBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Mars Wrigley unveils Skittles Giants Gooey Mars Wrigley has launched Skittles Giants Gooey, the confectioner’s most ambitious new product development to date. Skittles Giants Gooey fill soft, fruity-flavoured giant candy with a gooey citrus core, “delivering a tangy hit of zestiness”. Alice Maramotti, Skittles senior brand manager, comments: “We have a track record… This story continues at Mars Wrigley unveils Skittles Giants Gooey […] Talking Retail April 26, 2024April 26, 2024 < 1 min read Mars Inc.Predictions and ForecastsDept. Bakery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Kikkoman fires up for BBQ season Kikkoman is rolling out a programme of support for the summer months to demonstrate its commitment to remain front of mind as “the nation’s favourite soy sauce”. Under the tag line ‘Fire Up the Umami’ a dedicated BBQ themed neck hanger will appear on over… This story continues at Kikkoman fires up for BBQ season […] Talking Retail April 26, 2024April 26, 2024 < 1 min read Predictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery New flavour for Carr’s Melts Pladis presents new Caramelised Red Onion flavour to its Carr’s Melts range. With a chutney-inspired flavour baked in, the new launch sees these crisp wheaten biscuits infused with the sweet and smoky flavour of caramelised red onion. “We’re seeing consistently high demand for top-quality and… This story continues at New flavour for Carr’s Melts Or […] Talking Retail April 26, 2024April 26, 2024 < 1 min read Predictions and ForecastsAlbertsons / Safeway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category Golden Wonder new Chilli and Lime Transform-A-Snack Golden Wonder has added a new addition to its £1 PMP range with Chilli and Lime Transform-A-Snack A spokesperson for the company said: “For generations, Golden Wonder Transform-a-Snack has been the tasty snacks that allow you to build your own out-of-this-world car before experiencing a cosmic flavour journey and… This story continues at Golden Wonder new Chilli and Lime Transform-A-Snack […] Talking Retail April 26, 2024April 26, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. GroceryPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Walmart+ Members will Get First Dibs on New Products During 24-Hour Event From 12 noon ET on Monday, April 29 through noon on April 30, the Walmart+ Early Access online sales event will offer program members a curated assortment of products new to Walmart — including Dolly Parton’s Rockin’ New Baking Collection, Doritos Flamin’ Hot Mystery Flavor, Pampers diapers and men’s and women’s shoes from Reebok. “Walmart+ […] Retail TouchPoints April 26, 2024April 26, 2024 2 min read WalmartMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionAmazonHoliday & EventsGovernmentDeliveryDept. FreshPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Social MediaWhole FoodsDept. ApparelDept. BabyProcter & GambleMerchandisingOperations & Supply ChainPepsiCoPricing & Promotions 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery Foxtrot & Dom’s Market Sudden Closure: The Broader Impact On April 23, 2024, Chicago-based premium convenience stores Foxtrot Market and Dom’s Kitchen & Market permanently and abruptly closed all 35 locations with news of a Chapter 7 filing for bankruptcy. The news sent shockwaves through Chicago and other major cities. In recent years, Foxtrot expanded to new markets in Washington, D.C., Dallas and Austin […] Mintel April 26, 2024April 26, 2024 3 min read Q CommerceConsumersDept. GroceryDept. BeveragePredictions and ForecastsEconomyTrends: ConsumerBankruptcyBrick and MortarTechnology & InnovationDeliveryDept. Adult BevTrends: RetailAssociatesMergersAI 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Breaking Down Barriers: Helping Patients Get Therapies Quickly Today’s guest post comes from Kevin Kettler, President of CoverMyMeds. Kevin asks: What if there were no barriers across the therapy access and reimbursement process? In his view, eliminating barriers requires a combination of expert insight, actionable data, and simplification of the providers’ experiences. Click here to learn more about CoverMyMeds’ comprehensive technology solutions. Meet […] Drug Channels April 26, 2024April 26, 2024 2 min read Data & InsightsMarketing: Social MediaSponsoredPredictions and ForecastsTechnology & InnovationShoppersMeta (Facebook) 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Operations & Supply Chain Five Shipping Tips To Benefit Your Ecommerce SMB Strategy The growing ecommerce landscape represents an incredible opportunity for SMBs, allowing them to expand their reach into new geographies and connect with customers worldwide. That said, ecommerce growth does come with challenges to overcome. One of the most significant issues of all is figuring out how you’re going to manage the complexities of shipping, both […] Retail Minded April 26, 2024April 26, 2024 5 min read Operations & Supply ChainDeliveryTechnology & InnovationStrategyShoppersAIPartnershipsInternationalCustomer ExperiencePredictions and ForecastsDept. NonfoodPackagingConsumersSustainabilityGoogleData & InsightsPricing & PromotionsDept. FuelMarketing: TradeMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: In Store 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Google enters its ‘Gemini era’ as search, YouTube ride healthy ad demand While robust ad spending and generative AI bolstered the tech giant’s biggest moneymaker in Q1, analysts cautioned the future isn’t assured. MarketingDive April 26, 2024April 26, 2024 < 1 min read Marketing: Social MediaGoogleTechnology & InnovationPredictions and ForecastsAI 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Drug Walgreens Looks to ‘Break Through Health Care Silos’ with New Specialty Pharmacy Division Image courtesy Walgreens Walgreens is bringing all of its specialty pharmacy services into one integrated unit and expanding its offerings for patients suffering from complex chronic conditions with an investment in gene and cell services. It’s all part of what the company described as the “latest step to leverage its neighborhood pharmacies into fast-growing areas […] Retail TouchPoints April 26, 2024April 26, 2024 2 min read WalgreensDept. PharmacyHealth & WellnessOperations & Supply ChainDept. HBCMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: BrandInsight ProvidersPredictions and ForecastsResults & InvestmentPartnershipsESG and CSRTechnology & InnovationDept. NonfoodData & Insights 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Are LLMs About To Hit A Wall? Each new generation of large language model consumes a staggering amount of resources. Meta, for instance, trained its new Llama 3 models with about 10 times more data and 100 times more compute than Llama 2. Amid a chip shortage, it used two 24,000 GPU clusters, with each chip running around the price of a […] Bigtechnology April 26, 2024April 26, 2024 5 min read Technology & InnovationAIData & InsightsAmazonDept. GroceryPredictions and ForecastsMeta (Facebook)PodcastsBigTechSustainabilityExecutivesResults & InvestmentGoogleMarketing: Social MediaGovernmentTikTokMarketing: BroadcastAssociatesStreamingCryptoChatGPTDept. FreshStrategyDept. NonfoodDept. PerimeterDept. Toys & GamesDept. Fuel 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Grocerant Guru’s Full-Flavored Forecast: 2024’s Flavorful Trends Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a peek at what’s hot in the culinary world! Once again Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® and his team, are seeing some new signals of our ever-evolving consumer focused adoption of fresh food with functionality; including botanical infusions, and even a […] Grocerant Guru April 26, 2024April 26, 2024 3 min read Technology & InnovationAIDept. GroceryConsumersData & InsightsHealth & WellnessPredictions and ForecastsDept. FreshDept. DairyInternationalShoppersTrends: Food and BeverageDept. NonfoodRestaurantsPackagingMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationDept. Natural / OrganicDept. RefrigeratedDept. PerimeterDept. AppliancesSustainability 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Elastomers: Shaping the Future of Global Industries Have you ever noticed how important elastomers are in our daily lives? Let’s take a closer look at what they do. BCC Research April 26, 2024April 26, 2024 < 1 min read Predictions and ForecastsMarketing: Social Media 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Surge in violent shoplifting increases calls for more police support This week’s official figures showing a 37% increase in shoplifting in one year have reinforced demands for greater protection for retailers. The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) is among those that have called for more to be done. John Halliday, Bira’s marketing director, said: “The… This story continues at Surge in violent shoplifting increases calls […] Talking Retail April 26, 2024April 26, 2024 < 1 min read Legal & CriminalPredictions and ForecastsInternational - UK 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit Kettle Chips launches Virgin Experiences on-pack promotion Kettle Chips has announced its partnership with Virgin Experiences for an exclusive on-pack promotion. The partnership will offer consumers the chance to win Virgin Experience vouchers every hour and also include 20% off Virgin Experience purchases with every pack. Kettle Chips’ partnership will offer a… This story continues at Kettle Chips launches Virgin Experiences on-pack […] Talking Retail April 26, 2024April 26, 2024 < 1 min read PartnershipsConsumersPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category Working lunch In focus: Food-to-go Once again, lifestyles are changing. Workers are going back to the office, if not full-time then at least two or three days a week, which means popping out to the shops for a grab-and-go al fresco or ‘al desko’ lunch is back on the agenda.… This story continues at Working lunch In focus: Food-to-go Or […] Talking Retail April 26, 2024April 26, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. GroceryPredictions and ForecastsDept. NonfoodAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
International UK’s hotspots for illegal vapes revealed by local authorities Manchester and London are among the UK’s hotspots for illegal vapes, a freedom of information request to local authorities has revealed. The information request, put in by Vape Club, the online retailer, found more than 1.5 million illegal vapes were confiscated in 2023. Greater Manchester… This story continues at UK’s hotspots for illegal vapes revealed […] Talking Retail April 26, 2024April 26, 2024 < 1 min read International - UKPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats Asda’s c-stores trialling display screens for spirits sales Asda is running a trial of digital spirits display screens in 23 of its Express stores, in partnership with Diageo. The screens allow customers to select from a larger choice of spirits, with the range increasing from 13 or 26 products to 50. The screens… This story continues at Asda’s c-stores trialling display screens for […] Talking Retail April 26, 2024April 26, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. BeverageDept. Adult BevBrick and MortarPredictions and ForecastsPartnershipsCPG: Adult Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Nonfood How Bark is Creating Products and Experiences that Pups (and Pup Parents) Love Americans spent $136.8 billion on their pets in 2022, up from $123.6 billion in 2021, according to the American Pet Products Association. Half of these pet-owning households are run by millennials and Gen Zers, who don’t just look at their pets as “furry friends” but as their children. Bark is one company that is laser-focused […] Retail TouchPoints April 26, 2024April 26, 2024 5 min read Dept. PetConsumersPartnershipsData & InsightsTechnology & InnovationDept. GroceryShoppersMarketing: Social MediaTargetPredictions and ForecastsDept. NonfoodDept. Toys & GamesAcquisitionConagraThick DataDept. Natural / OrganicESG and CSRMerchandisingOperations & Supply ChainStore Location 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights The Estée Lauder Companies and Microsoft look to reimagine the beauty industry with generative AI tools The Estée Lauder Companies and Microsoft Corp. have announced the creation of an AI Innovation Lab as an expansion of their global strategic relationship. Leveraging generative AI capabilities in Microsoft’s Azure OpenAI Service, the companies will work together to develop solutions for ELC’s more than 20 prestige beauty brands with the aim of creating closer […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub April 26, 2024April 26, 2024 2 min read Technology & InnovationAIData & InsightsConsumersDept. HBCDept. NonfoodPartnershipsInternational - UKChatGPTExecutivesInclusivityMarketing: VoicePredictions and ForecastsShoppers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Ford’s Total EV Sales Post $1.3 Billion Loss in Q1 Ford’s EV division, known as Model e, faced a tough start to 2024. RetailWire April 26, 2024April 26, 2024 < 1 min read Predictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Last Week’s Retail Performance Highlights Last week, foot traffic in the furniture industry was 48% higher on the West Coast compared to the east, and 33% higher than the industry average. In this week’s newsletter, we’ll dive into the latest trends and insights from the furniture and mattress industry’s performance last week. Discover how these trends will impact the industry […] Trakwell.ai (formerly Doorcounts) April 26, 2024April 26, 2024 2 min read Data & InsightsTechnology & InnovationAIPredictions and ForecastsThick DataConsumersEconomyStore LocationBrick and MortarHoliday & EventsSustainabilityShoppersTrends: Retail 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Rebag, Newegg Join Growing List of Retailers Launching Membership Programs Membership programs are quickly becoming 2024’s hottest accessory, whether you’re a luxury resale platform or an electronics ecommerce site. Online marketplaces Rebag and Newegg have joined the growing roster of retailers launching membership programs. This year alone, the list of retailers that have launched or beefed up their loyalty and membership programs includes Albertsons, Carter’s, PetSmart, Target, Sunglass […] Retail TouchPoints April 26, 2024April 26, 2024 2 min read RecommerceMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionShoppersPredictions and ForecastsReturnsRegional GroceryAlbertsons / SafewayPricing & PromotionsLowesCVSTargetMarketing: TradeMarketing: Social MediaOperations & Supply ChainDept. NonfoodDeliveryBrick and MortarMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationExecutivesResults & InvestmentDept. HBCDept. Consumer ElectronicsConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Merchandising Indochino launches its first ready-to-wear suit collection The custom suiting brand is going after convenience with the new line, and said it plans to expand its ready-to-wear assortment in the future. RetailDive April 26, 2024April 26, 2024 < 1 min read Predictions and ForecastsMerchandising 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Hugo Boss launches Boss House Bali virtual experience The brand’s digital experience for the release of its spring-summer 2024 collection mimics its in-person luxury resort based in Bali. RetailDive April 26, 2024April 26, 2024 < 1 min read Predictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit Mud House partners with Coolstays Mud House is teaming up with Coolstays – the home of unique and unusual places to stay across the UK, Europe and worldwide – to launch a new on-pack promotion. For five months fifteen Mud House shoppers will win a getaway, with an additional £1000… This story continues at Mud House partners with Coolstays Or […] Talking Retail April 25, 2024April 25, 2024 < 1 min read PartnershipsShoppersPredictions and ForecastsInternational - UKDept. Adult Bev 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Country Choice appoints allergen awareness ambassador Country Choice, the provider of in-store bakery solutions for the convenience retail sector, has appointed its technical manager, Kerry Primarolo, as an ambassador for allergen awareness. Primarolo will be providing training to colleagues so that they can help customers to identify best practice in allergen… This story continues at Country Choice appoints allergen awareness ambassador […] Talking Retail April 25, 2024April 25, 2024 < 1 min read Predictions and ForecastsMarketing: In StoreDept. PerimeterDept. Bakery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value Co-op further drives growth ambitions with appointment of former Lidl property boss Rachel Hargreaves has joined Co-op as director of property, development and estates, as the convenience retailer drives strategic growth plans. Joining Co-op from Lidl Great Britain, Rachel’s position involves a focus on ensuring Co-op is at the forefront of landowners, developers and agents minds as… This story continues at Co-op further drives growth ambitions with […] Talking Retail April 25, 2024April 25, 2024 < 1 min read LidlPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
International Promotional feature Boost your sales by tapping into the demand for spicy snacks PepsiCo explores the rising demand for spicy snacks amongst UK consumers, why working together is key to maximise the growth opportunity NPD has to offer, and how momentum can be maintained in the months ahead. Heating up the Savoury Snacking category Snacking remains hugely popular… This story continues at Promotional feature Boost your sales by […] Talking Retail April 25, 2024April 25, 2024 < 1 min read PepsiCoConsumersPredictions and ForecastsInternational - UK 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Channel: Mass Department: Consumer Durables Department: Nonfood Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Merchandising Operations & Supply Chain 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 […] Written by Earnest Research April 25, 2024April 25, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Stores & Formats 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 […] Written by Earnest Research April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Corporate Finance Corporate Purpose ESG Media & Marketing Data & Insights Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Associates & Employees 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 […] Written by Visual Capitalist April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Technology & Innovation AI boosts innovation in ingredient selection, formulation AI could minimize the traditional trial-and-error approach in product development. Written by Supermarket Perimeter April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Data & Insights Trends & External Forces Google Won’t Pull Cookies In 2024 Google announces it’s delaying its self-imposed deadline to deprecate third-party cookies on Chrome for the third time. The post Google Won’t Pull Cookies In 2024 appeared first on AdExchanger. Written by AdExchanger April 23, 2024April 24, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked