Technology & Innovation Beyond AI: Emerging Technologies That Are Reshaping Retail In today’s dynamic world of retail, the spotlight remains on artificial intelligence (AI) — and for good reason. AI is undoubtedly transformative, reshaping the future of retail. In addition to AI, other technologies are also making significant strides. Radio-frequency identification (RFID), replacing barcodes, revolutionizes supply chain and inventory management. Video analytics leverages computer vision to […] Isaac Krakovsky March 18, 2024March 18, 2024 3 min read Technology & InnovationAIConsumersOperations & Supply ChainData & InsightsConsultingShoppersTech: RoboticsStore LocationPredictions and ForecastsResults & InvestmentMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationTech: IoTDept. GroceryAssociatesMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: In StoreTrends: RetailTrends: TechMarketing: BroadcastPartnershipsMarketing: TradeStore FormatStrategySustainability 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Richmond sausages roll out new £2.6m advertising push Richmond, the sausage brand, has kicked off a £2.6m marketing campaign including a TV ad, video-on-demand, outdoor posters, social media and in-store promotions. The “Good Times” brand campaign is designed to highlight the brand’s “unique heritage whilst also providing a look ahead to the future… This story continues at Richmond sausages roll out new £2.6m […] Talking Retail March 18, 2024March 18, 2024 < 1 min read Predictions and ForecastsMarketing: TradeMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: In StoreMarketing: BroadcastESG and CSR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Onken recruits Paddy McGuinness for ad campaign The Onken yogurt brand, part of the Emmi Group, has announced a year-long campaign partnership with TV presenter and comedian Paddy McGuinness to drive awareness and growth of its entire portfolio. The integrated campaign will set out to help the nation make time to ‘feed… This story continues at Onken recruits Paddy McGuinness for ad […] Talking Retail March 15, 2024March 15, 2024 < 1 min read Predictions and ForecastsPartnershipsMarketing: BroadcastDept. Dairy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Will Search Engine Traffic Really Drop 25% by 2026, As Gartner Predicts? Late last month, Gartner made a stunning prediction, forecasting an imminent and dramatic decline in search engine traffic. “By 2026, traditional search engine volume will drop 25%,” the research firm said. “with search marketing losing market share to AI chatbots and other virtual agents.” The prediction seemed aggressive, especially given that Microsoft Bing — with its […] Bigtechnology March 15, 2024March 15, 2024 7 min read Technology & InnovationAIBigTechPredictions and ForecastsData & InsightsStore LocationAmazonInsight ProvidersPodcastsChatGPTGoogleMarketing: VoiceMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: BroadcastStrategyTikTokStreamingConsumersVendorsExecutivesGovernmentOperations & Supply ChainESG and CSR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Five Iron Golf’s Beverage Partnership is Branding Coup Five Iron Golf, the nation’s leading indoor golf and entertainment space that is consumer focused, interactive, participatory and selling both food and beverage recently announced a partnership with Rehab Monster proving you don’t have to have 100 plus locations to garner marketing partnerships that drive new electricity. Now according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® […] Grocerant Guru March 15, 2024March 15, 2024 4 min read SustainabilityDept. BeverageMarketing: Social MediaDept. GroceryData & InsightsPartnershipsESG and CSRMeta (Facebook)Dept. FreshTechnology & InnovationRestaurantsMarketing: BrandTwitterDept. PerimeterAIExecutivesInternationalConsumersTrends: TechDeliveryDept. ApparelMarketing: BroadcastOperations & Supply ChainPricing & Promotions 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Chocomel launches new TV ad campaign Chocomel is launching TV ads designed to raise brand awareness and increase penetration under the banner: ‘When Life Gives You Chocomel’. Jake Rylands, UK brand manager for Chocomel, said: “Deliciously indulgent Chocomel has gone from strength to strength since launching in the UK back in… This story continues at Chocomel launches new TV ad campaign […] Talking Retail March 15, 2024March 15, 2024 < 1 min read Marketing: BroadcastInternational - UKPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Seeking Dignity In Life & In An Amazon Warehouse Teen Vogue has a really interesting story entitled, “What It’s Like To Organize My Amazon Warehouse As A Young Queer Person.” The piece is by Ash Judd, described as “a 20-year-old queer person who has worked at the Amazon STL8 warehouse in St. Peters, Missouri, since December 2021.” Here’s how Judd sets up the story: […] MorningNewsBeat March 14, 2024March 14, 2024 4 min read AmazonAssociatesOperations & Supply ChainHealth & WellnessInclusivitySustainabilityPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: TradeMarketing: BroadcastDept. NonfoodGovernment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Need to Know: What is advanced audience targeting and why is it important? Have you ever received an ad that felt incredibly specific? One that seems to understand exactly what stage of life you’re in and the kind of items you’re looking to buy? That is advanced audience targeting at work. Follow along as we break down what advanced audiences are, why they matter and how they’re changing […] Nielsen March 12, 2024March 12, 2024 5 min read Data & InsightsBig DataInsight ProvidersConsumersMarketing: BroadcastPredictions and ForecastsStrategyPartnershipsMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationStreamingTikTokDeliveryDept. BeverageMarketing: UGCMarketing: VoiceSustainabilityThick DataAI 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Women’s sports score high for TV advertisers in new research Individual athletes including NCAA superstar Caitlin Clark also demonstrated significant starpower. MarketingDive March 12, 2024March 12, 2024 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationMarketing: Broadcast 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Kerrygold new advertising campaign Kerrygold is to return to British TV screens this Spring as part of a major new advertising campaign that will run throughout 2024. The multi-channel campaign ‘May your table always be full’ explores the power of reconnecting with friends and family at mealtimes amid the… This story continues at Kerrygold new advertising campaign Or just […] Talking Retail March 8, 2024March 8, 2024 < 1 min read Predictions and ForecastsMarketing: BroadcastInternational - UK 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats NGA Unveils Creative Choice Award Winners The National Grocers Association (NGA) has revealed the winners of the annual Creative Choice Awards, which “recognizes the best marketing and merchandising programs among independent grocery retailers.” The following are the 2024 Creative Choice Awards recipients: • Connections Through Omnichannel Smaller operator (1-15 stores) Winner: Trig’s Cheese of the Month Honorable Mention: Pay-Less Supermarkets Explore […] MorningNewsBeat March 4, 2024March 4, 2024 2 min read Brick and MortarRegional GroceryIndustry Conferences and EventsSpartanNashDept. FreshDept. GroceryWakefernDept. Adult BevPredictions and ForecastsDept. DairyOmnichannelMarketing: BroadcastKellogg'sPartnershipsMerchandisingMarketing: Social MediaDept. BeverageStore LocationHoliday & EventsESG and CSRUnileverDept. Center StoreDept. BakerySave A LotDept. HBC 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Adapting to Change: How to Get a Grip on Retail Crime With the rise in retail crime consistently making the headlines, many retailers are finding themselves struggling to keep both their staff and their stores secure. Retailers continue to have challenges when it comes to security and loss prevention, and are looking for ways to increase profits, reduce theft, and make efficiencies. The British Retail Consortium […] John Hayes-Warren March 4, 2024March 4, 2024 3 min read Technology & InnovationAILegal & CriminalOperations & Supply ChainData & InsightsInternational - UKShoppersAssociatesBrick and MortarDept. NonfoodMarketing: BroadcastSustainabilityExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing The RadioShack story: from boom to bust to reboot From its inception as a humble mail-order business catering to radio aficionados to its zenith as a global electronics giant, RadioShack’s trajectory has been nothing short of extraordinary. The post The RadioShack story: from boom to bust to reboot appeared first on Retail Insight Network. Retail Insights Network March 4, 2024March 4, 2024 < 1 min read Marketing: BroadcastDept. Nonfood 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Inside the Crisis at Google It’s not like artificial intelligence caught Sundar Pichai off guard. I remember sitting in the audience in January 2018 when the Google CEO said it was as profound as electricity and fire. His proclamation stunned the San Francisco audience that day, so bullish it still seems a bit absurd, and it underscores how bizarre it […] Bigtechnology March 2, 2024March 2, 2024 5 min read Technology & InnovationAIGoogleBigTechData & InsightsPredictions and ForecastsAmazonPodcastsMarketing: Social MediaExecutivesChatGPTAssociatesLegal & CriminalMarketing: BroadcastMarketing: VoiceStore LocationStreamingAutonomous VehiclesESG and CSRVendorsGovernmentInclusivityInsight ProvidersStrategy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Beverage Diet Coke unveils new ‘evolved’ ad campaign Diet Coke has announced its new campaign, ‘Love What You Love, By You’, an evolution of its brand campaign launched in 2022, ‘Love What You Love’. The integrated consumer marketing campaign includes a brand-new TV advert inspired by real breaks, video-on-demand, out of home and… This story continues at Diet Coke unveils new ‘evolved’ ad […] Talking Retail March 2, 2024March 2, 2024 < 1 min read Coca ColaPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: BroadcastConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights How audience measurement innovation benefits the media industry The media ecosystem is changing—70.6% of U.S. TV homes have a smart TV, up from 62.3% two years ago1. With widespread connected TV (CTV) adoption2 and increasing high-speed internet availability, new ways of watching have introduced new (and bigger) data sets. Innovations in audience measurement are critical to keep pace with audiences’ evolving media habits. […] Nielsen March 1, 2024March 1, 2024 5 min read Big DataData & InsightsMarketing: BroadcastInsight ProvidersTechnology & InnovationMarketing: UGCConsumersPredictions and ForecastsDept. NonfoodStreamingMarketing: OOHMarketing: Social MediaDept. Natural / OrganicOperations & Supply ChainStrategyMarketing: Digital MediaAgencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Four reasons Walmart wants to buy smart TV maker Vizio With the move, the big-box retailer is pushing deeper into the world of advertising. CNBC February 27, 2024February 27, 2024 < 1 min read WalmartMarketing: Broadcast 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Whither Self-Checkout? The San Francisco Chronicle reports that “as more retailers fret over theft in California stores, it appears another major chain is reconsidering its use of self-checkout machines. “Following in Target’s footsteps, at least one California Walmart has roped off its self-checkout area, reports KTLA. The store is in West Hills, a community in Los Angeles […] MorningNewsBeat February 27, 2024February 27, 2024 < 1 min read Tech: CashierlessTechnology & InnovationWalmartThick DataBrick and MortarConsumersTrends: TechVendorsTargetPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: In StoreMarketing: BroadcastLegal & CriminalIndustry Conferences and EventsDept. NonfoodStore Location 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Exclusive: How Daniel’s Jewelers is Using Vision AI to Better Serve its Customers In the more than 70 years since Joseph Sherwood bought a bankrupt jewelry store in Bell Gardens, Calif., much has changed in the world, and in retail. That post-WWII period in the Western U.S. was marked by the Dust Bowl Exodus, now a distant memory for most. Since then, the demographic makeup of California has […] Retail TouchPoints February 26, 2024February 26, 2024 7 min read Technology & InnovationAIShoppersAssociatesBrick and MortarStore LocationData & InsightsOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: Social MediaDept. NonfoodAcquisitionMarketing: In StoreCustomer ExperiencePredictions and ForecastsSustainabilityStrategyPricing & PromotionsPartnershipsMarketing: BroadcastConsumersLegal & CriminalESG and CSREconomyExecutivesBankruptcyVendorsDept. HBCDept. OTC 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
International Rock legend Roger Daltrey to perform at Annual Meeting ARLINGTON, Va. — Rock legend Roger Daltry will perform at the National Association of Chain Drug Stores’ 2024 Annual Meeting in Palm Beach, Fla., the association said Wednesday. His performance will be part of the grand finale during the Directors Dinner & Entertainment, which will be held on Tuesday, April 30th, from 7:30 p.m. to […] MMR February 21, 2024February 21, 2024 2 min read International - UKHoliday & EventsSustainabilityPredictions and ForecastsPhilanthropyMarketing: BroadcastExecutivesBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Walmart Releases Strong Financial Results For Q4, Fiscal Year Walmart this morning released its final results for Q4 and the just completed fiscal year, saying that Q4 revenue was $173.4 billion, up 5.7 percent from the same period a year ago. Q4 operating income was up 13 percent to $7.3 billion. US same store sales for the quarter were up four percent. Global e-commerce […] MorningNewsBeat February 21, 2024February 29, 2024 < 1 min read WalmartResults & InvestmentEconomyShoppersPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Broadcast 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Kroger, Albertsons Hit With Unfair Labor Practices Charge Colorado Public Radio reports that “a union representing workers at local grocery stores filed unfair labor practice charges against grocery store chains Kroger and Albertsons on Thursday because of an alleged illegal ‘no poaching’ agreement between the two chains. “The complaint was filed by UFCW Local 7 with the National Labor Relations Board. It came […] MorningNewsBeat February 21, 2024February 21, 2024 < 1 min read AssociatesRegional GroceryKrogerAlbertsons / SafewayMergersLegal & CriminalBrick and MortarDept. NonfoodMarketing: BroadcastPredictions and ForecastsDept. Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Walmart to Buy TV Maker Vizio for $2.3B Walmart has agreed to buy TV maker Vizio, the companies announced Tuesday, as the largest U.S. retailer grows its high-profit ad business, reports CNBC. Walmart will acquire Vizio for $2.3 billion, or $11.50 per share, in cash. The big-box retailer announced the acquisition as it reported its fourth-quarter earnings. Walmart and its Sam’s Club warehouse […] Kristina Stidham February 21, 2024February 21, 2024 < 1 min read WalmartMarketing: BroadcastMarketing: Retail MediaAcquisitionData & InsightsPredictions and ForecastsWalmart ConnectAlbertsons / SafewayAmazonCVSRegional GroceryShoppersOperations & Supply ChainResults & InvestmentTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Finance Walmart beats Wall Street’s holiday expectations as e-commerce sales soar Walmart beat holiday-quarter earnings expectations and said it would buy smart TV maker Vizio. CNBC February 20, 2024February 20, 2024 < 1 min read WalmartHoliday & EventsEconomyResults & InvestmentMarketing: Broadcast 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Walmart to buy TV maker Vizio for $2.3 billion in move to grow its ad business Walmart touted the ability to grow its ad business through a Vizio TV platform that allows users to watch free ad-supported content. CNBC February 20, 2024February 20, 2024 < 1 min read WalmartMarketing: Broadcast 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Colder weather and NFL playoffs drive increased TV usage in January Audiences stream a record 40.8 billion viewing minutes on Jan. 13, 2024 Chilly weather, coupled with the excitement of the NFL playoffs, helped boost total TV viewership 3.7% in January. While historically characteristic for the month, the uptick was perhaps more noteworthy because it was 1.4% above its level last year—a reporting period that was […] Nielsen February 20, 2024February 20, 2024 5 min read StreamingMarketing: Digital MediaMarketing: BroadcastWeatherInsight ProvidersBig DataData & InsightsPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Social MediaData VisualizationMarketing: UGCGamingHoliday & EventsAmazonConsumersDeliveryDept. FuelDept. NonfoodDept. Toys & GamesInclusivityMarketing: Loyalty & Subscription 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Bed Bath & Beyond, Overstock Get New CEOs Beyond, Inc. — parent company of Bed Bath & Beyond and Overstock.com — has appointed new CEOs for both brands, and also named Camping World CEO and TV personality Marcus Lemonis as Executive Chairman of its board of directors. The appointments follow the abrupt departure of former Beyond CEO Jonathan Johnson in November 2023. Johnson […] Retail TouchPoints February 20, 2024February 20, 2024 3 min read ExecutivesBed Bath & BeyondInsight ProvidersBig DataPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: BroadcastShoppersData & InsightsResults & InvestmentAssociatesAcquisitionBankruptcyWalmartTargetDept. Nonfood 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Horlicks makes TV comeback Hot beverage brand Horlicks is returning to TV screens for the first time in 20 years via AdSmart from Sky. The first month-long campaign will launch today with the commercial airing in 30-second slots. Utilising Sky Media’s addressable targeting technology, the campaign will reach specific audiences in Sky… This story continues at Horlicks makes TV comeback Or just […] Talking Retail February 20, 2024February 20, 2024 < 1 min read Marketing: BroadcastDept. BeverageTechnology & InnovationPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Operations & Supply Chain How SMBs Can Compete in an Era of Free Returns It’s the way of the world that giant corporations have the resources to crush their competition, especially when they attain a dominant position in the marketplace. The goliaths of Amazon.com and eBay did this to SMBs when they started offering FREE returns of online purchases. To be fair, the big companies probably didn’t foresee the […] Mikel Lindsaar February 19, 2024February 19, 2024 3 min read ReturnsShoppersConsumersLegal & CriminalTechnology & InnovationData & InsightsCompetitionResults & InvestmentAmazonExecutivesMarketing: BroadcastAssociatesMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationMarketing: Social MediaPartnershipsSustainabilityHealth & Wellness 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Countering Retail Theft Without Sacrificing Customer Experience A concerning trend has emerged in the evolving retail landscape over the past few years: the spike in retail theft. As examples, Los Angeles and Dallas experienced staggering increases of 109 percent and 73 percent, respectively, in shoplifting incidents from H1 2022 to H2 2023. As the problem intensifies, communities are left grappling with the […] Raphy Soussan February 19, 2024February 19, 2024 3 min read Legal & CriminalShoppersCustomer ExperienceAssociatesConsumersBrick and MortarStore LocationThick DataPredictions and ForecastsInternationalOperations & Supply ChainDept. ApparelTech: CashierlessHoliday & EventsMarketing: BroadcastMarketing: In StorePartnershipsStrategySustainabilityTechnology & InnovationTrends: Retail 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Trends & External Forces Court sets late August start date for hearing on Kroger-Albertsons merger A federal judge in Oregon will decide during the proceeding whether to grant the FTC’s request to block the transaction. Written by Grocery Dive March 12, 2024March 14, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Channel: Restaurants Department & Category Department: Consumer Durables Department: Food Department: Nonfood ESG Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Merchandising Kids Like to Go Out to Eat ask Chuck E. Cheese Don’t want to cook, don’t want to do dishes, well according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® your kids don’t want you hear you complain about cooking dinner either. Chuck E. Cheese has a new program for that has a great chance to make the entire family happy according […] Written by Grocerant Guru March 11, 2024March 14, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Corporate Finance Publix reports 49% growth in net earnings in FY23 US supermarket chain Publix has reported net earnings of $4.3bn in FY23, marking a 49% increase from FY22’s $2.9bn. The post Publix reports 49% growth in net earnings in FY23 appeared first on Retail Insight Network. Written by Retail Insights Network March 8, 2024March 8, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Corporate Finance Media & Marketing Agencies & Vendors Data & Insights Trends & External Forces Target Q4 2023 Earnings Recap Target reported Q4 and 2023 financial results at its annual investor day on March 5, 2024. Quarterly comp performance improved sequentially from Q2 to Q4, but 2023 ended with comps down -3.7%. Profitability outperformed expectations as the company realized $2B of operating income growth in 2023 and reported notable gross margin improvements. The stock was […] Written by The Harvest Group March 8, 2024March 8, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces CPG: Food Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Channel: Grocery Channel: Mass Department & Category Department: Beverage Department: Food Department: HBC Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Corporate Strategy Corporate Finance ESG Partnerships & Alt Profit Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Retail Operations Associates & Employees Operations & Supply Chain Owned Brands (Private Label) Stores & Formats Kroger Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2023 Results, Announces Guidance for 2024 Comments from Chairman and CEO Rodney McMullen. "Kroger achieved strong 2023 results, in line with our long-term growth model and built upon three consecutive years of historic growth. Written by Kroger March 7, 2024March 8, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked