Predictions and Forecasts

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

  1. Agencies & Vendors

How to Measure the Impact of Inclusive Marketing 

By Erika Digirolamo, Senior Director, Media & Analytics and Yeimy Garcia Smith, SVP, Global Measurement Some of this year’s most notable Super Bowl ads didn’t just focus on showcasing products like body wash, pharmaceuticals, and athletic apparel — they sought to connect deeply and emotionally with women of all ages. Messages centered on breast cancer […]
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  1. Operations & Supply Chain

FedEx Launches Returns Service with 3,000 Dropoff Locations

FedEx has introduced FedEx Easy Returns, a box- and label-free returns solution supported by approximately 3,000 brick-and-mortar dropoff locations that include FedEx Office and Kohl’s stores. When the program, powered by Blue Yonder, officially begins this summer, it will route returned items through a reverse logistics facility for optimal recovery, helping retailers ensure accuracy and […]
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  1. Data & Insights

How are your peers splitting their media budget between traditional and digital channels?

With the increasing prominence of social and retail media, how can advertisers strategically allocate resources between digital channels, optimized for bottom-funnel conversions, and traditional channels, like TV and radio, for building brand equity and awareness at the top of the funnel? It’s been a favorite question among marketing pundits, and the consensus today is that […]
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  1. Stores & Formats

Advance Auto Parts Plans 30 New Stores in 2025, Promises More Expansion

Advance Auto Parts will open 30 new U.S. stores this year, moving toward a goal of adding at least 100 new locations through 2027. The retailer, which currently operates nearly 4,800 stores, was closing locations as recently as November 2024, but its footprint optimization efforts have concluded and the retailer is ready to return to […]
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  1. Data & Insights

Can Walmart Succeed in the C-Store Space? Five Hurdles They Must Overcome

  For decades, grocery retailers have struggled to break into the convenience store (C-store) space. While on the surface, grocery and C-store operations may seem similar—both selling food and essentials—the reality is vastly different. Grocery chains that have attempted to transition into C-store retail, such as Safeway, Kroger, and Albertsons, have largely failed because they […]
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  1. Data & Insights

Cloud – Spot Pricing Webcast

Join YipitData’s Nicholas Shields and Matt Wegner on April 1, 2025 at 1:00 PM EDT for our Webcast on Cloud – Spot Pricing. The team will discuss: How we track AWS compute capacity trends, including distinctions between CPU and GPU supply Observed impacts on GPU pricing following the emergence of DeepSeek Trends in AI services […]
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  1. Operations & Supply Chain

Finding Your Perfect 3PL Partner – Tips for Product Startups

For many product startups, the magic of third-party logistics (3PL) is an unsung hero in their success story. Imagine launching your dream product, only to be swamped with the logistics of getting it from production to your customer’s doorstep. That’s where 3PLs step in, offering expertise in inventory management, shipping, and distribution. This blog post […]
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  1. Channel: Grocery

Hy-Vee RMN Deploys Carrot Ads Solution; Instacart Extends Ad Placements to Smart Carts

The 570-store Midwestern supermarket retailer Hy-Vee will expand its partnership with Instacart by adopting the platform’s Carrot Ads solution. This new integration will give Hy-Vee RedMedia access both to Instacart’s ad technology and its CPG advertising ecosystem, which delivers advertiser demand from more than 7,000 brands. All those brands will also now have access to […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

IV Therapy and Vein Access: The Future of Patient Care

In the ever-evolving healthcare landscape, intravenous (IV) therapy and vein access devices have emerged as critical components, driving significant advancements in patient care. According to BCC Research, the global market for IV therapy and venous access devices is ready for remarkable growth, from $57.0 billion in 2024 to an impressive $74.4 billion by 2029. This […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

BuyBuy Baby Sets Due Date for Online (Re)Birth

BuyBuy Baby will officially re-enter the world of online retail on May 8, 2025, just days before Mother’s Day. This rebirth of sorts will kick off with a “Baby Days” event featuring daily giveaways and top-rated baby essentials. Beyond Inc. acquired BuyBuy Baby in February 2025 for $5 million, reuniting the brand with its former […]
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  1. Media & Marketing

Reflections and Photos from the Inaugural Drug Channels Leadership Forum 2025

Wow! What an absolutely incredible time at the inaugural Drug Channels Leadership Forum (DCLF)! Paula and I are beyond grateful to everyone who took the stage to share their insights and to all who participated in making this event so impactful. (Even Paula got on the main stage!) The event was packed with thought-provoking discussions, […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

Casey’s Evolving Success with Migrating Consumers

  The convenience store landscape has undergone a dramatic transformation over the past two decades, evolving from a quick stop for fuel and packaged snacks to a robust competitor in the foodservice industry according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. Leading the charge in this evolution is Casey’s General Stores, […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Why Amazon Can’t Crack Grocery and the Rise of Social Commerce with Jason Goldberg, Chief Commerce Strategy Officer at Publicis (Part 2)

In the latest episode of Remarkable Retail, hosts Michael LeBlanc and Steve Dennis kick off with a roundup of the week’s most impactful retail news. They dive into the potential liquidation of Hudson’s Bay Company, examining the challenges the iconic retailer faces amid financial turbulence. With speculation swirling around the sale of HBC’s heritage Stripes […]
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  1. Corporate Strategy

AI-First

Organizations have been sending very mixed signals with AI. Many have claimed a strategy of being “AI-first” in one breath, while setting confusing draconian guardrails in the next. The promise of AI has outpaced our organization’s ability to adopt it. I like how Oguz Acar, professor at King’s Business School advocated for a more balanced […]
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  1. Department & Category

Food Traceability: How Technology Allows Food and Beverage Businesses to Meet the Challenge

The food industry is essential because it provides nourishment to people worldwide. Besides feeding the population, it also plays a significant role in the global economy. The Food Traceability: Technologies and Global Markets is expected to generate $23.8 billion in revenue in 2024 and is projected to grow to $38.5 billion by 2029, with an […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

As Retail Media Networks Grow, Amazon is Changing the Game and Driving Consolidation

As retail media networks (RMNs) continue to expand, marketers are facing an increasingly complex landscape. With more than 200 RMNs now out there, each operating differently with unique requirements, the options for advertisers are endless — and overwhelming. Earlier this year, Amazon announced its Retail Ad Service, which could reshape the retail advertising landscape, offering […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

Amazon’s Struggles in the Grocery Sector: Lessons from Pricing Policies and Market Dynamics

  Amazon’s ambitious entry into the grocery sector has been marked by a series of strategic shifts, yet it continues to face significant challenges in solidifying its position according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. Recent developments, including the merging of corporate teams at Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go, have […]
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  1. Channel: Restaurants

KFC Stumbles with Pricing: A Look at How the Once-Dominant Brand Lost Its Way

  For decades, KFC reigned supreme in the home meal replacement category, offering families an affordable and convenient way to enjoy fried chicken at home. As consumer preferences evolved, so did the competition, with grocery stores expanding their ready-to-eat meal options and fast-food rivals introducing budget-friendly deals. KFC, once a leader in value, has struggled […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

Danielle Crawford Media: Guiding Businesses Towards a Stronger Online Reputation

Source: Danielle Crawford Media (EZ Newswire) NEW YORK, NY — In today’s digital era, a business’s reputation is no longer confined to word-of-mouth recommendations or physical interactions. The online landscape has dramatically expanded how companies are perceived, making online reputation management (ORM) a critical factor for success. New York-based Danielle Crawford Media specializes in helping […]
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  1. Corporate Strategy

Container Store CEO Out Following Tumultuous 6 Months

Less than two months after emerging from bankruptcy, The Container Store’s top executive — CEO Satish Malhotra — has stepped down, according to an internal memo from board chair Joel Bines that was obtained by multiple news outlets. Malhotra, who has led the retailer since 2021 after more than two decades at Sephora, will be […]
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  1. Media & Marketing

How to Build Brand Identity Through Recipe Development

A picture is worth a thousand words, right? In today’s fast-paced digital world this has never been truer. With 65% of people being visual learners, it’s clear that the way you present your brand visually makes all the difference.   Research shows that 95% of viewers can retain a message when it’s experienced visually, compared […]
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  1. Department & Category

Who is Eating What When?

  The food and beverage retail world is undergoing a significant transformation according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. Consumers are reshaping their eating habits, with a remarkable return to home-prepared meals—a trend not seen at this level since 2000. That said, let’s see look at some of what The […]
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  1. Data & Insights

Daily Market Review by Goldman Markets Enhances Trading With Daily AI Powered Market Analysis

Source: Goldman Markets (EZ Newswire) TORRALBA DEL PINAR, Spain — Goldman Markets, a leading online trading platform and financial services provider, today announced that it has expanded its AI-driven trading platform, offering real-time insights, automated strategies, and robust security for forex, stocks, commodities, indices, and cryptocurrencies. Daily Market Review: AI Powered Insights Goldman Markets elevates […]
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  1. Department & Category

Edible Leans into its Name with Launch of Marketplace for Hemp-Based Products

Edible Arrangements, know for its colorful fruit bouquets, rebranded as Edible Brands in late 2023. Now the company is leaning into potential confusion around its name with the debut of an ecommerce marketplace focused on hemp-based products — Edibles.com. The site launched in Texas on March 20, and Edible Brands plans to quickly expand it […]
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  1. Trends & External Forces

Exploring the Future of Instrumentation & Sensors

Instrumentation and sensors are essential components of most modern technology products. Their applications range from simple switches and temperature-sensing devices in basic home appliances to advanced manufacturing equipment and factory automation systems.
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  1. Data & Insights

Is Your Store Giving Customers a Reason to Visit?

Is your store still just a place to buy things, or have you transformed it into an experience your customers can’t resist? This week we are exploring innovative approaches to driving foot traffic and boosting sales in today’s challenging retail environment. From creating immersive in-store experiences that shoppers can’t get online to creative team contests […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

You Don’t Have Customers, you Have Fans, so Put on a Show

There’s a lot retailers can learn from the success of immersive location-based entertainment spaces this past year. The Sphere in Las Vegas reimagined concertgoing, giving music lovers 360 degrees of eye-popping real-time visuals synced to music; Meow Wolf has reimagined museum visits; and Hollywood is taking its first stab at immersing fans in their favorite […]
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Walgreens Agrees to $10B Sycamore Partners Acquisition

Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) has finalized a deal with private equity firm Sycamore Partners to take the company private after being in the stock market for nearly 100 years. Sycamore will pay $11.45 per share in cash for the Walgreens business, according to a company announcement. Shareholders can receive up to $3 more per share […]
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Kroger Announces Resignation of CEO Rodney McMullen

The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced that Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Rodney McMullen has resigned from the Company following a Board investigation of his personal conduct that, while unrelated to the business, was inconsistent with Kroger's Policy on Business Ethics.
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Valentine’s Day flower sales could shift to FTD, other brands in 2025

1-800-Flowers still leads in US, FTD is gaining share 1-800-Flowers is the largest flower service by sales headed into Valentine’s Day 2025, according to Earnest credit card data. However, the industry stalwart is likely to lose share this season if recent trends continue. Access chart in Dash. 1-800-Flowers commanded 37.0% of Valentine’s Day flower sales […]
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