Partnerships & Alt Profit The Range partners with Ideal World to reinvent TV shopping through live shoppable content The Range and Ideal World TV are partnering to launch The Range TV, a new live-shopping initiative. The retailer-shopping-channel partnership will see The Range livestream product demos from Ideal World’s… The post The Range partners with Ideal World to reinvent TV shopping through live shoppable content appeared first on Latest Retail Technology News From Across […] ChargedRetail May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 < 1 min read PartnershipsMarketing: BroadcastInternational - UKTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Nomagic picks up $22M for its e-commerce warehouse picking robots Robotics are playing a growing role in the world of e-commerce logistics and fulfillment — where they are seen not just as a way to speed up operations but to drastically reduce the costs of running them — and today a startup developing software and hardware specifically in the area of robot picking is announcing […] Tech Crunch May 24, 2022May 24, 2022 3 min read Technology & InnovationTech: RoboticsOperations & Supply ChainDept. NonfoodExecutivesResults & InvestmentCOVID19AssociatesOcadoDept. ApparelData & InsightsPredictions and ForecastsSustainabilityAmazonConsumersDept. Consumer ElectronicsDept. Toys & GamesGovernmentMarketing: BroadcastPartnerships 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Associates & Employees New Mobile App for Brick-and-Mortar Spurs Workplace Engagement Real-time news flashes Effective workplace communication ensures employee retention, happiness, and success. Some reports even show that productivity increases up to 25% in well-connected teams. Still, reaching employees with the relevant information to succeed day to day can prove challenging. With over 72% of the brick-and-mortar workforce having no access to a company email or phone, […] RayDiant May 23, 2022May 23, 2022 3 min read AssociatesTechnology & InnovationDept. NonfoodMarketing: SocialData & InsightsMarketing: BroadcastEconomyStrategyConsultingESG and CSRGoogleMarketing: In StoreMarketing: OOHShoppersStore Location 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Campo Viejo encourages customers to drink with friends Spanish wine producer Campo Viejo, known for its Rioja, has launched a major social media, video and radio campaign in time for the summer. The “Decanta La Vida” (live every day to the fullest) campaign aims to celebrate the sociable Spanish way of life and to encourage drinkers to share a bottle with friends and […] Talking Retail May 23, 2022May 23, 2022 < 1 min read Dept. BeverageDept. Adult BevMarketing: SocialMarketing: BroadcastESG and CSR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables eBay becomes Love Island’s first pre-loved fashion partner eBay UK has become the first pre-loved fashion partner to couple up with the Love Island TV show. The collaboration will see Love Islanders wear pre-loved… View Article The Retail Bulletin May 19, 2022May 19, 2022 < 1 min read Dept. ApparelPartnershipsInternational - UKMarketing: Broadcast 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Streaming climbs to new heights again in April despite a dip in total TV viewing April marked yet another milestone for streaming, as audiences spent more than 30% of their total TV time watching over-the-top video content. This is the first time streaming has eclipsed 30% of total TV usage. The increased share was backed by almost the same volume of streaming as in March, despite a 2.1% dip in […] Nielsen May 19, 2022May 19, 2022 3 min read StreamingMarketing: Digital MediaMarketing: BroadcastInsight ProvidersData & InsightsMarketing: SocialConsumersData VisualizationDeliveryTechnology & InnovationStrategyExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Digital Video Ad Spend Increased 49% in 2021 and Expected to Reach Nearly $50 Billion in 2022, According to IAB’s 2021 Video Ad Spend and 2022 Outlook Report Connected TV Makes Up Largest Ad Spend Amongst Digital Video Advertising NEW YORK — May 2, 2022 —Digital video advertising spend surged 49% in 2021 and is expected to increase an additional 26% to $49.2B in 2022 according to IAB’s “2021 Video Ad Spend and 2022 Outlook” report. Released at the 2022 IAB NewFronts, in […] IAB May 19, 2022May 19, 2022 5 min read StreamingMarketing: BroadcastData & InsightsTechnology & InnovationAgenciesStrategyEconomyESG and CSRThick DataTargetAssociatesPredictions and ForecastsConsumersDept. NonfoodMarketing: OOHStore LocationInclusivityPricing & PromotionsPartnershipsMarketing: Digital Media 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit Love Island announces partnership with eBay eBay has been tapped up by popular ITV reality TV programme Love Island to become the show’s first pre-owned fashion partner. The move comes off the back off of research… The post Love Island announces partnership with eBay appeared first on Latest Retail Technology News From Across The Globe – Charged. ChargedRetail May 19, 2022May 19, 2022 < 1 min read PartnershipsTechnology & InnovationMarketing: BroadcastInternational - UKDept. Apparel 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Seven retail technology funding rounds you need to know about RTIH rounds up the retail systems ventures who have been making waves with major investments, including Flink, buymie, Next, Storyblok, and GreyOrange. 1. Nexite Nexite, whose Bluetooth tag and SaaS merchandise platform delivers real-time in-store sales intelligence aligned to customer behaviour, has raised $67 million in a Series C round of funding, and $100 million […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub May 19, 2022May 19, 2022 3 min read Technology & InnovationResults & InvestmentMarketing: SocialTwitterPartnershipsDeliveryExecutivesOperations & Supply ChainStart UpsQ CommerceShoppersConsumersMarketing: In StoreTech: RoboticsBrick and MortarDept. GroceryWalmartOmnichannelDept. ApparelInternational - North AmericaMarketing: Broadcast 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Unless the numbers reflect people, they’re just numbers For the media industry, the period between March and May is go time. Across the many upfront events that span the media landscape, which are no longer bound to individual platforms and technologies, the expanding content marketplace presents both a wealth of opportunity and an expanse of information for ad buyers and sellers to navigate, […] Nielsen May 18, 2022May 18, 2022 4 min read Data & InsightsBig DataStreamingMarketing: BroadcastConsumersMarketing: Digital MediaInsight ProvidersDept. NonfoodInclusivityPredictions and ForecastsTrends: Marketing 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Walmart To Host One-Weekend-Only Savings Event Exclusively for Walmart+ Members BENTONVILLE, Ark., May 18, 2022 — Today, Walmart announced the arrival of Walmart+ Weekend, an online savings event exclusively for Walmart+ members that stretches over three days. The fun begins on Walmart.com at 12 p.m. PT/3 p.m. ET on Thursday, June 2, with the deals ending at 4 p.m. PT/7 p.m. ET on Sunday, June […] Walmart News May 18, 2022May 18, 2022 4 min read WalmartMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: SocialBrick and MortarOperations & Supply ChainAssociatesDept. FuelHoliday & EventsMarketing: BroadcastStore LocationTwitterPhilanthropyDeliveryTechnology & InnovationMeta (Facebook)SustainabilityStreamingMarketing: TradeMarketing: In StoreDept. Toys & GamesTech: RoboticsExecutivesESG and CSRDept. NonfoodPricing & Promotions 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Cheez-It taps Pandora to produce ‘sonically-aged’ cheddar crackers Drawing on an obscure study that suggests sound can strengthen the taste and smell of cheese, the brand developed a product that embraces hip-hop culture. MarketingDive May 17, 2022May 17, 2022 < 1 min read StreamingMarketing: BroadcastDept. PerimeterDept. FreshDept. Dairy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Retailers Competing Hard For Media/Ad Dollars Business Insider reports on how “retailers are gunning for advertising dollars. “Retail ad is predicted to grow 31% to $41 billion this year, and, Amazon, Walmart, Instacart, and others are building ad businesses to get a piece of it. “They’re betting on the growth of e-commerce and the hope of offsetting retail’s thin margins by […] MorningNewsBeat May 17, 2022May 17, 2022 2 min read Data & InsightsAmazonInstacartInternationalMarketing: Retail MediaShopifyTargetConsumersWalmartMarketing: SocialShoppersMeta (Facebook)GoogleDeliveryWalgreensMarketing: BroadcastPredictions and ForecastsExecutivesESG and CSREconomyDept. HBCTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Lovesac’s Product Expansion Strategy: ‘Shrink and Eat the Pie’ In episode 349 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Shawn Nelson, founder and CEO of Lovesac, the ultimate modern furniture store featuring high-quality bean bag chairs, sectionals and accessories. Nelson shares Lovesac’s origin story, how the brand’s products and business has evolved over time, and some of the factors that have fueled its […] Joe Keenan May 16, 2022May 16, 2022 < 1 min read StrategyExecutivesSustainabilityPredictions and ForecastsPodcastsMarketing: SocialMarketing: BroadcastConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Go Outdoors opens new Swindon store with Julia Bradbury and Ross Kemp Go Outdoors has launched a new store in Swindon’s Team Valley with TV presenters Julia Bradbury and Ross Kemp attending an official ribbon cutting event. Customers… View Article The Retail Bulletin May 16, 2022May 16, 2022 < 1 min read Marketing: Broadcast 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Jack in the Box has New Brand Electricity Gamming It’s time to start saving gas as the price of gasoline seems to be going up day after day. If you’re looking to avoid driving around with rising gas prices but are missing the immaculate drive-thru vibes, Jack in the Box here to help by launching its first virtual drive-thru on Tuesday via Twitch. Until May […] Grocerant Guru May 14, 2022May 14, 2022 3 min read Marketing: SocialRestaurantsDept. GroceryData & InsightsDept. FreshDept. FuelDept. PerimeterShoppersMarketing: BroadcastTechnology & InnovationPepsiCoTech: AIDeliveryPartnershipsOperations & Supply ChainTrends: TechESG and CSRAI / ML 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Peloton CEO surprised at how entrenched the issues are at the company Peloton’s new CEO Barry McCarthy has said that he was surprised at how deep-rooted the issues were at the company upon his arrival. The ex-Spotify and Netflix exec was concerned… The post Peloton CEO surprised at how entrenched the issues are at the company appeared first on Latest Retail Technology News From Across The Globe […] ChargedRetail May 14, 2022May 14, 2022 < 1 min read ExecutivesInternational - UKTechnology & InnovationStreamingMarketing: Broadcast 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Inside TikTok’s Explosive Growth Photo by Obi – @pixel6propix on Unsplash When Oscar Orozco, the director of forecasting at eMarketer, set forth to model TikTok’s growth for 2021, he thought it had to slow down. People used TikTok for 38.6 minutes each day in 2020, approximating Facebook’s all-time high of 39.8 minutes. That was a year of lockdowns. And […] Bigtechnology May 13, 2022May 19, 2022 4 min read Marketing: SocialTikTokTechnology & InnovationMeta (Facebook)PodcastsTwitterConsumersBigTechESG and CSRData & InsightsEconomyCryptoTrends: TechMetaverseNFTDept. HBCStreamingMarketing: BroadcastGoogleExecutivesDeliveryBankruptcyOperations & Supply ChainPartnershipsDept. NonfoodAutonomous Vehicles 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Your Views: Open Letter, Open Question We had an open letter to Jeff Bezos the other day that was highly critical of a new Amazon Fresh store, prompting MNB reader Monte Stowell to write: This open letter to Jeff Bezos by the 69 year old shopper is a call to action by Jeff Bezos. Does one believe that Jeff Bezos is […] MorningNewsBeat May 12, 2022May 12, 2022 5 min read ShoppersAmazonTechnology & InnovationGovernmentStreamingConsumersAssociatesHealth & WellnessDept. NonfoodStore FormatEconomyMarketing: Digital MediaBest BuyLegal & CriminalBrick and MortarCryptoDept. FreshDept. FuelDept. GroceryMarketing: PrintMarketing: In StoreMarketing: Broadcast 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Snow is Dazzled by Cutting-Edge ROS Functionality For most brands, winning endorsement from Kim Kardashian, with her 290 million Instagram followers, is the stuff dreams are made of. For oral cosmetics brand Snow, the Kardashian seal of approval is one in a long line of celebrity recommendations, including from film stars such as Chris Pratt, TV legends such as Ellen DeGeneres, and […] Mark Hook May 11, 2022May 11, 2022 5 min read ShoppersOperations & Supply ChainCustomer ExperienceCustomer ExperienceInternationalPredictions and ForecastsConsumersPartnershipsData & InsightsDept. NonfoodShopifyTechnology & InnovationWalgreensMarketing: SocialStrategyResults & InvestmentPricing & PromotionsMeta (Facebook)Marketing: TradeBrick and MortarAssociatesHealth & WellnessMarketing: BroadcastDept. HBCBest BuyCOVID19DeliveryAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery Gopuff May See Its Ambitions Go Up In Smoke The Information has a story about how food delivery firm Gopuff, while at one point during the pandemic being valued at $15 billion, is experiencing some growing pains. According to the story, “Last fall, discussions led by the founders about raising up to $1 billion in new funding fizzled after some investors balked at Gopuff’s […] MorningNewsBeat May 11, 2022May 11, 2022 3 min read GopuffDeliveryFood DeliveryQ CommerceAssociatesTechnology & InnovationAcquisitionCOVID19Marketing: BroadcastEconomyResults & InvestmentMeta (Facebook)Marketing: SocialDoorDashGovernmentExecutivesDept. PharmacyDept. GrocerySustainability 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
Media & Marketing Suffolk cider makes its TV debut Suffolk-based cider maker Aspall will run its first-ever television advertisement later this year. The Molson Coors-owned cider will make a £3m investment in the campaign, which will include television, video-on-demand, social media and brand exposure in both shops and hospitality venues. The campaign follows a £13m investment in the Aspall Cyder House in Suffolk. A […] Talking Retail May 11, 2022May 11, 2022 < 1 min read Marketing: BroadcastResults & InvestmentCPG: Adult BeverageMarketing: SocialESG and CSRDept. Adult Bev 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Nexite raises $67M for its new approach to tagging and tracking merchandise in physical stores When it comes to commerce innovation, physical retail often feels like it gets the short end of the development stick against newer, faster-growing, more quantifiable (and still far from perfect) digital channels. But physical retail is far from disappearing altogether, and today a company that’s built a solution very specifically targeted at improving data around […] Tech Crunch May 11, 2022May 11, 2022 5 min read Data & InsightsTechnology & InnovationBrick and MortarMarketing: BroadcastShoppersDept. ApparelResults & InvestmentStart UpsOperations & Supply ChainPartnershipsTargetSustainabilityExecutivesLegal & CriminalMarketing: In StoreTech: IoTPackagingConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Eurovision-ary: How performers capture the ears—and moods—of global audiences The 66th season of the Eurovision Song Contest is here, and if previous years are any indication 2022 will be another heavy hitter when it comes to viewership. But at the same time, the international music competition also provides insight into the emotions of the audience—through the mood of the songs they vote to win. […] Nielsen May 10, 2022May 10, 2022 4 min read CompetitionConsumersData & InsightsStreamingInsight ProvidersInternationalCOVID19Marketing: Digital MediaEconomyMarketing: OOHData VisualizationInclusivityMarketing: BroadcastMeta (Facebook)Operations & Supply ChainPricing & PromotionsAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing How streaming TV platforms upped their games at the NewFronts Roku, Tubi and FuboTV pitched advertisers around measurement and targeting at a time when both the streaming and digital ad landscapes are in flux. MarketingDive May 9, 2022May 9, 2022 < 1 min read StreamingMarketing: BroadcastMarketing: Digital MediaDept. Toys & GamesDept. Nonfood 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Convenience At 7-Eleven Partnerships Matter More and More If success leaves clues and it does, 7-Eleven has found some new success clues within its video game partnership with Rocket League that are driving new electricity into the 7-Eleven brand, according to Steven Johnson, Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. So, following 7-Eleven, exciting collaboration with Rocket League. You know the popular […] Grocerant Guru May 9, 2022May 9, 2022 4 min read 7-Eleven & SpeedwayDept. GroceryMarketing: SocialData & InsightsDept. BeveragePartnershipsCompetitionDept. FreshExecutivesDept. PerimeterTechnology & InnovationPepsiCoMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionTwitterMeta (Facebook)DeliveryBrick and MortarConsultingAI / MLTrends: TechTech: AIOperations & Supply ChainDept. FuelDept. OTCESG and CSRInternational - North AmericaMarketing: Broadcast 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Sports Direct launches carbon-neutral bumblebee TV ad Sports Direct has teamed up with creative agency Cult to launch a multi-level environmental campaign focused on the importance of bumblebees and helping the declining population. This is one of… The post Sports Direct launches carbon-neutral bumblebee TV ad appeared first on Latest Retail Technology News From Across The Globe – Charged. ChargedRetail May 8, 2022May 8, 2022 < 1 min read Marketing: BroadcastInternational - UKTechnology & InnovationSustainabilityESG and CSR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Associates & Employees Economic Indicators: Productivity, Unemployment, Job Creation CNBC reports that “worker productivity fell to start 2022 at its fastest pace in nearly 75 years while labor costs soared as the U.S. struggled with surging Covid cases, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Thursday. “Nonfarm productivity, a measure of output against hours worked, declined 7.5% from January through March, the biggest fall since […] MorningNewsBeat May 6, 2022May 6, 2022 2 min read AssociatesEconomyResults & InvestmentCOVID19Marketing: BroadcastData & InsightsOperations & Supply ChainPricing & Promotions 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category OffBeat: No Cliché There is a moment at the end of the first episode of season two of “Stanley Tucci: Searching For Italy,” when a chef with whom the urbane host is chatting says, “Italy is not a cliché.” I take her point, though I’m not sure I entirely agree. Best I can tell, based on the first […] MorningNewsBeat May 6, 2022May 6, 2022 3 min read Dept. GroceryMarketing: BroadcastDept. NonfoodTechnology & InnovationDept. BeverageDept. Adult BevAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Pandora hails strong organic growth Jewellery brand Pandora achieved 21% organic growth in its first quarter following a strong performance from collaborations including a Marvel launch. The brand also benefited from… View Article The Retail Bulletin May 6, 2022May 6, 2022 < 1 min read StreamingMarketing: BroadcastHealth & WellnessDept. Natural / OrganicDept. Apparel 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Shopper & Customer How to create the best delivery experience: 3 key factors As more consumers go online for their purchases, good delivery has become more important than ever. Find out how to step up your delivery game. Written by Future of Commerce May 27, 2022May 27, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value Channel: Dollar/Value Corporate Strategy Corporate Finance Department: Consumer Durables Media & Marketing Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Operations & Supply Chain Stores & Formats Dollar General post strong sales gains in first quarter GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. — Dollar General on Thursday reported net sales of $8.8 billion for its fiscal year 2022 first quarter, an increase of 4.2% over the prior-year period. The net sales increase was primarily driven by positive sales contributions from new stores, partially offset by a slight decline in same-store sales and the impact of […] Written by MMR May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Corporate Strategy Department: HBC Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Merchandising CVS to launch virtual primary care solution WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health announced on Thursday the launch of CVS Health Virtual Primary Care, a new virtual care solution available through a single digital platform. The offering connects CVS Health’s services, clinical expertise, and data for a more coordinated and consumer-centric health care experience. The company said the new solution enables consumers to […] Written by MMR May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retailer Media Corporate Strategy Media & Marketing Retailer Media Data & Insights 22% Of Brands Are Unhappy With How They Allocate Their Retail Media Budget. But There’s a Better Way Retail media networks (RMNs) are an exciting place to run ads, because of the valuable first-party data that retailers have about their customers. RMNs create an ability to target a specific retailer’s customers and provide valuable insights into how people shop. And brands certainly are not hurting for choices. Just last week, Ulta announced a media network and the hotel chain, Marriott, the week prior. Written by Bobsled Marketing May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Finance Retail Earnings Confuse Rather than Clarify Earnings, and retail earnings in particular, are not as straightforward as they sometimes seem. Written by NASDAQ May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked