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  1. Corporate Finance

Express Files for Bankruptcy, to Close Nearly 100 Stores

Longtime mall retailer Express filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Monday, however, a group of investors led by brand management firm WHP Global is looking to save the company by acquiring it. Express, whose portfolio includes its namesake banner, Bonobos and UpWest, said it will close 95 of its eponymous shops and all of […]
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  1. CPG: Food

Cadbury takes 200th anniversary celebrations to One Stop

One Stop customers will be able to participate in Cadbury’s 200th anniversary celebrations this April. From the 23 April until the 19 May, 20 One Stop stores will be having a purple take over to mark the iconic Cadbury brand’s landmark milestone. From bunting, posters,… This story continues at Cadbury takes 200th anniversary celebrations to […]
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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. Trends & External Forces

Walmart adding 22 health clinics

BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Wal­mart said it will open 22 Walmart Health clinics this year, including 18 in Texas. With the additions, Walmart will operate more than 70 physician-staffed health clinics in five states by year’s end. The company plans to introduce the clinics to a sixth market, Arizona, in 2025. “Walmart Health remains focused on […]
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  1. Department & Category

After 25 Years, a Rebrand is Just the Beginning for Edible

Twenty-five years ago, Tariq Farid saw some fruit displayed in a unique way at an event. He turned the idea into a business — and Edible Arrangements into a household name. But his daughter, Somia Farid Silber, who’s now the company’s President, isn’t coasting on the company’s past success — she’s too busy thinking about […]
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  1. Retail Ecosystem

Inside the World’s Most Innovative Retail Stores

As Head of Trends for Insider Trends, Jack Stratten has toured some of the world’s newest, and most innovative, retail stores. Through these tours, he has been able to uncover how consumer behaviors have shaped storytelling techniques, technology integration and more.  During the NRF Big Show, Jack sat down with host Alicia Esposito to discuss […]
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  1. Media & Marketing

Cookieless In-store Identity Resolution with Bridg’s Neil Murphy

The CPG Guys are joined for this episode by Neil Murphy, Chief Revenue Officer at Bridg, a data and audience platform built exclusively for brick and mortar retailers and their CPG partners that powers retail media success. The platform solves a longstanding challenge – identifying and targeting in-store customers that aren’t part of loyalty or […]
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  1. Channel: Restaurants

Restaurants vs. Grocery Stores: The Battle for the Plate

  Regular readers of this blog know that for decades, grocery stores reigned supreme as the go-to for meal preparation and home meal replacement. However, the evolving consumer has been migrating.  Recent trends show a shift in consumer behavior, with restaurants steadily chipping away at the grocery sector’s market share. According to Steven Johnson Grocerant […]
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  1. Department & Category

Cautious optimism remains despite slight fall in food sales in March

Food sales in shops fell slightly in March compared with the previous month, according to official figures. The latest numbers from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that sales in food retailers fell while overall retail sales remained flat and non-food stores saw a… This story continues at Cautious optimism remains despite slight fall […]
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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. Stores & Formats

Four stores raided in Darlington vape and cigarette crackdown

About 140 illegal vapes and 12,000 cigarettes have been seized from four Darlington stores and a vehicle during a joint operation carried out by Darlington Council trading standards and Durham police. In addition, 6.5kg of hand-rolling tobacco was discovered and seized, with the help of… This story continues at Four stores raided in Darlington vape […]
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  1. Stores & Formats

Mini profile: Bigger town, bigger store 

When spades entered the ground for a housing project in Beaminster, Dorset, it was clear that the town was going to need more shopping space to serve new residents. That’s when a major extension to the Beaminster Spar store was conceived and carried out, as… This story continues at Mini profile: Bigger town, bigger store  […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

Rowan CEO on the Power of People in Creating Joyful Retail Moments

Louisa Serene Schneider did not set out to be a CEO, let alone a founder. But inspiration struck while she was working for a retail-focused hedge fund and realized the lack of safe piercing options for consumers. This white space became even more obvious to Schneider when she was looking for a safe place to […]
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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. Trends & External Forces

NACDS lauds enactment of Oregon PBM Reform Bill

SALEM, OR – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) is applauding the enactment of Oregon House Bill (HB) 4149. The measure, which was signed into law by Governor Tina Kotek (D), promises to help reduce prescription drug costs and preserve Oregonians’ vital access to pharmacy care by holding pharmacy benefit managers (PBM) accountable. […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

Michaels lowers prices on thousands of items

IRVING, Texas — The arts & crafts specialty retailer Michaels has announced lower prices on over 5,000 items, offering its customers the opportunity to save on the products they buy most, the company said on Thursday. Lower prices are now in effect across such categories as home décor, art supplies, seasonal items, kids’ projects, wall […]
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  1. Data & Insights

Just Released: Q1 Home Furnishing Benchmark

Exciting news – our Q1 Home Furnishing Benchmark Report is now available! In this week’s newsletter, we’ll dive into the latest trends and insights from the furniture and mattress industry’s performance at the beginning of the year. Join us as we uncover what these trends signify for the months ahead and how they might shape […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

Once Again Fresh Food Focus Pays Off as Busy Consumers Embrace C-Store Eats

  Time-starved consumers are increasingly turning to convenience stores for their prepared food needs, according to new research I’ve been digging into. This is a major win for the c-store industry, which has invested heavily in recent years to develop high-quality, fresh food offerings. The 2024 Convenience Store News Realities of the Aisle Study, surveying […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Why Amazon’s Just Walk Out initiative failed – and why it’s not the end of checkout free technology

It recently emerged that Amazon’s Just Walk Out offering is being dropped from Amazon Fresh stores. However, it’s not checkout-free tech that’s failing, it’s the fact that Amazon’s checkout free solution doesn’t work, especially in grocery retailers, argues Will Glaser, Founder and CEO at Grabango. In the dynamic grocery retail landscape, a transformative wave is […]
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  1. Media & Marketing

JCPenney Aims to Give $500 Million Back to Customers with Revamped Rewards Program

JCPenney is the latest retailer to reconfigure its rewards program with the debut of a simplified loyalty offering that nearly doubles the rate at which members earn rewards. With this enhanced earning potential, JCPenney estimates that it could return as much as half-a-billion dollars back to its customers in the form of rewards, said Katie […]
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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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