Associates & Employees Top Companies for Employee Retention in the U.S. and UK Top Companies for Employee Retention in the U.S. and UK Workers weigh various factors when deciding to stay with a company for an extended period. These include a positive work environment, fair compensation, job security, opportunities for professional growth, and resilience against disruptive changes in the economy or technology. So, which companies excel in employee […] Visual Capitalist December 4, 2023December 4, 2023 3 min read AssociatesInternational - UKTechnology & InnovationSustainabilityResults & InvestmentHealth & WellnessEconomyDept. Adult BevData & InsightsCannabisCPG: Adult BeverageConsultingThick DataMarketing: Social MediaPricing & PromotionsConsumersDept. HBCDept. ApparelESG and CSROperations & Supply ChainUnilever 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: HBC What Can Retailers Learn from Cannabis Brands? Once illegal and highly stigmatized, cannabis has become a legitimate, diverse and thriving market. Not only has the cannabis industry experienced significant growth over the past few years, it has also driven significant innovation in marketing, store design and customer experience. Despite this positive disruption, the cannabis retail space still faces its fair share of […] Retail Remix Podcast December 4, 2023December 4, 2023 < 1 min read CannabisDept. HBCPodcastsMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationCustomer ExperienceData & InsightsTechnology & InnovationConsumersMarketing: Social MediaPredictions and ForecastsShoppersSponsoredMarketing: In StoreBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: HBC CBD market remains in limbo Lack of federal regulation still key hurdle for category growth. Food Business News November 24, 2023November 24, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. HBCCannabisGovernment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces New York is cracking down on illegal weed stores as legal market struggles to take hold New York is stepping up its efforts to stop unlicensed smoke shops from selling marijuana, as the state struggles to boot up its legal marketplace. CNBC September 18, 2023September 18, 2023 < 1 min read Legal & CriminalBrick and MortarCannabis 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: HBC New York expands legal marijuana licenses — but some would-be retailers feel left behind [[“value”:”New York is easing restrictions on who can apply for marijuana retail licenses as it struggles to open dispensaries.”]] CNBC September 14, 2023September 14, 2023 < 1 min read CannabisLegal & Criminal 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Restaurants Wonder What to Do with the ‘Sober Curious Mindful-Drinking’ Customers Have you noticed that younger generations are practicing “mindful drinking,” a philosophy that promotes meditation and awareness of the impact that alcohol has on overall mental health. If not you’re, not the only one Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® had not either. However, after reading new research; he suggested […] Grocerant Guru August 30, 2023August 30, 2023 5 min read ConsumersDept. Adult BevDept. BeverageMarketing: BroadcastData & InsightsStreamingShoppersHealth & WellnessTargetESG and CSRMarketing: TradeCannabisMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationDept. HBCRestaurantsPartnershipsTechnology & InnovationMarketing: UGCEconomyStore LocationPricing & PromotionsPredictions and ForecastsPepsiCoMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: In StoreMarketing: Digital MediaLegal & Criminal 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Lab grown diamonds are forever: check out last week’s most read RTIH retail technology articles These are the RTIH articles that caught your fancy last week, including Temu, Marks and Spencer, Aldi UK, New Look, EE, and Amazon Fresh. Consumption nation: Here’s what American retailers can learn from booming Chinese shopping app Temu US retailers beware. Riding high with Temu, the Chinese are coming and they’re coming to win. That’s […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub August 29, 2023August 29, 2023 5 min read Technology & InnovationInternational - UKShoppersMarketing: Social MediaTwitterAmazonPartnershipsSustainabilityReturnsCustomer ExperienceRegional GroceryAldiDept. FreshDept. NonfoodBrick and MortarData & InsightsTech: CashierlessMarketing: In StoreDept. ApparelOmnichannelExecutivesDeliveryTrends: TechPackagingPredictions and ForecastsInternationalOperations & Supply ChainCOVID19TargetAssociatesConsumersStart UpsInternational - North AmericaDept. Adult BevCannabisDept. HBCESG and CSRFlagship Stores 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Slideshow: Crackers category calls on innovation Cannabis, vegetable flour among ingredients manufacturers are using to spark demand. Food Business News August 24, 2023August 24, 2023 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationCannabisDept. HBC 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: HBC Poseidon Dynamic Cannabis ETF to close as investors lose interest in marijuana industry [[“value”:”The Poseidon Dynamic Cannabis ETF is closing up shop and cashing out to its shareholders nearly two years after it launched and following a sharp drop.”]] CNBC August 15, 2023August 15, 2023 < 1 min read CannabisDept. HBC 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: HBC Rise Dispensaries Revamps Store Design with Latest Rebrand Rise Dispensaries, a cannabis retail chain owned by Green Thumb Industries Inc., has revitalized its brand identify and refreshed retail stores across 14 markets. The new branding, developed in partnership with design firms Turner Duckworth and Brand Bureau, aims to better establish Rise’s awareness and positioning in the U.S. — especially as cannabis enters the mainstream. […] Retail TouchPoints August 15, 2023August 15, 2023 2 min read CannabisDept. HBCShoppersSustainabilityBrick and MortarStore LocationMarketing: Social MediaData & InsightsTechnology & InnovationStore FormatPartnershipsMarketing: Brand 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer The Latest Consumer Buzz About Sports Nutrition Products The sports nutrition market is rapidly expanding. Driving this trend is a growing awareness of the benefits of proper nutrition on athletic performance. Sports nutrition products have become integral to an athlete’s diet and training regimen. These products aim to improve performance, aid recovery after intense workouts, and reduce muscle soreness. Today, sports nutrition products […] RangeMe August 7, 2023August 7, 2023 4 min read ConsumersDept. BeverageHealth & WellnessTechnology & InnovationAIESG and CSRMarketing: Social MediaDept. DairyVendorsTrends: Food and BeverageData & InsightsDept. NonfoodCannabisDept. HBCBig DataPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces FDA cracking down on copycat food products Six companies face regulatory action for selling copycat products formulated with Delta-8 THC. Food Business News July 6, 2023July 6, 2023 < 1 min read GovernmentDept. GroceryCannabis 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats 12 Benefits Of Local Stores That Are Difficult Or Impossible To Replicate Online In an increasingly digital world, it’s easy to overlook the numerous advantages that local stores still have to offer. The charm and personal touch that comes with shopping at your favorite little neighborhood store are unmatched by online retail experiences, and we want to explore why. From developing lasting connections with shop owners to discovering […] Retail Minded June 23, 2023June 23, 2023 3 min read Brick and MortarShoppersMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationSustainabilityEconomyMarketing: UGCPackagingCannabisCOVID19DeliveryPartnershipsMetaverseAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces CRN adds Lewantowicz to government affairs team WASHINGTON – The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has added Emily Lewantowicz as a legal and government affairs assistant, working collaboratively with both the Legal and Government Relations departments. Lewantowicz joined CRN immediately after graduating from George Mason University in Fairfax, Va., with a bachelor’s degree in communications and two concentrations in political communications and […] MMR June 22, 2023June 22, 2023 < 1 min read GovernmentLegal & CriminalDept. HBCCannabisUnileverThick DataTargetResults & InvestmentHealth & WellnessConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Retail TouchPoints Reveals Latest 40 Under 40 Award Winners Retail TouchPoints and Design:Retail have unveiled the 2023 winners of the annual 40 Under 40 Awards, representing a dynamic and diverse class of executives who have contributed to industry progress. The 40 Under 40 Awards have evolved to spotlight the personal and professional accomplishments of executives across the retail industry — from store design to CX […] Retail TouchPoints May 23, 2023May 24, 2023 3 min read ExecutivesTechnology & InnovationOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: Retail MediaOmnichannelRestaurantsCannabisCustomer ExperienceShoppersInternationalMarketing: ShopperStrategyMarketing: Social MediaMerchandisingStreamingMarketing: TradePhilanthropyRecommercePartnershipsMondelezMarketing: BroadcastSustainabilityTrends: RetailAldiCPG: Adult BeverageData & InsightsDept. Adult BevDept. ApparelDept. HBCWalmartIndustry Conferences and EventsLowesAlbertsons / Safeway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: HBC Report: Record Number Of US Workers Test Positive For Marijuana The Wall Street Journal reports that on a new study from Quest Diagnosticssaying that “as legal marijuana expands in the U.S., a record share of workers is testing positive for the substance in workplace drug screening … Of the more than six million general workforce tests that Quest screened for marijuana in 2022, 4.3% came […] MorningNewsBeat May 18, 2023May 18, 2023 2 min read CannabisAssociatesLegal & CriminalKraftHeinzEconomy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food The State of Natural & Organic Embracing Change: Redefining Growth in the Natural Products Industry The natural products industry has always been about evolution and change. As we navigate the challenges and opportunities of today’s dynamic business landscape, reimagining growth has become more important than ever. In this keynote, the focus was on elevating nutrition, adopting a positive mindset, and embracing […] Spins May 17, 2023May 17, 2023 4 min read Dept. Natural / OrganicData & InsightsHealth & WellnessDept. BeverageConsumersDept. Adult BevShoppersDept. GrocerySustainabilityTechnology & InnovationOwned Brands (Private Label)Predictions and ForecastsPackagingUnileverDept. HBCDept. NonfoodMerchandisingCannabis 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
Department: HBC Twitter relaxes rules for cannabis advertisers Twitter was the first social media site to allow cannabis advertising. It is now further relaxing its rules for weed ads to include product photos. “Going forward, certified advertisers may feature packaged cannabis products in ad creative. They may also continue responsibly linking to their owned and operated web pages and e-commerce experiences for CBD, […] RetailWire April 27, 2023April 27, 2023 < 1 min read CannabisDept. HBCMarketing: Social MediaTwitterESG and CSR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: HBC New Jersey’s cannabis board says ‘no’ to renewing Curaleaf’s license The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission declined to renew Curaleaf’s annual license to sell marijuana in the state. Curaleaf, the largest producer and seller of legal cannabis in New Jersey, called the decision “an outrageous act of political retaliation” without legal merit. The company said it would use “any legal means necessary” to reverse the […] RetailWire April 15, 2023April 15, 2023 < 1 min read CannabisDept. HBCLegal & CriminalGovernment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: HBC Pro Boxer Pivots to CBD Wellness Mike Lee was once a 12-0 professional boxer who fought for a world title. Then anxiety and injuries took a toll. Soul, his CBD brand, is the result. The post Pro Boxer Pivots to CBD Wellness appeared first on Practical Ecommerce. Practical Ecommerce April 14, 2023April 14, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. HBCCannabisHealth & WellnessData & Insights 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Legal weed sales will top chocolate, craft beer and eggs this year Legal marijuana sales are expected to surpass $33.5 billion this year, up $4 billion from 2022, according to a new report from MJBiz. Sales are expected to climb to $57 billion by 2028. RetailWire April 13, 2023April 13, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. Adult BevLegal & CriminalDept. DairyDept. BeveragePredictions and ForecastsCannabis 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: HBC Cannabis infused snacks — What’s next? The cannabis-infused snacks and edibles market is expected to hit $6 billion by 2025. Food Business News March 23, 2023March 23, 2023 < 1 min read CannabisDept. HBCPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: HBC What’s next for CBD? Selling CBD-containing products will require proficiency in state laws. Food Business News March 16, 2023March 16, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. HBCCannabisGovernment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer The New CPG Playbook: Embrace Product, Marketing and Experience Innovation to Drive Growth The digital surge during COVID-19 accelerated the introduction of direct-to-consumer CPG brands selling online, but three interlocking trends could hobble their continued growth. One is simple competition: more brands and more products competing for consumer wallet and mind share. The second is inflation, which is causing consumers to adjust their purchasing patterns. In the U.S. […] Retail TouchPoints March 8, 2023July 11, 2023 7 min read Technology & InnovationConsumersAIShoppersOmnichannelHealth & WellnessPartnershipsSustainabilityDept. PetDept. GroceryData & InsightsCompetitionMarketing: Social MediaDept. HBCCOVID19Marketing: In StoreHoliday & EventsPredictions and ForecastsThick DataPackagingReturnsTikTokDept. Natural / OrganicTrends: MarketingIndustry Conferences and EventsConsultingMarketing: BroadcastInsight ProvidersTrends: RetailDept. NonfoodDept. RefrigeratedEconomyESG and CSRExecutivesBig DataMarketing: BrandMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationTrends: ManufacturerCannabisTrends: Food and BeverageDept. ApparelDept. BabyDept. BakeryDept. BeverageDept. DairyDept. FreshDept. FuelMarketing: Loyalty & Subscription 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: HBC They were convicted on marijuana charges. Now they’re first in line to sell it legally [[“value”:” Tahir Johnson said he’s on track to be one of the first people with a marijuana related conviction to open a licensed dispensary in New Jersey. “The generational wealth this will create for my family is surreal,” he said. Stefan Sykes for CNBC TRENTON, N.J. — Tahir Johnson has been arrested on marijuana possession […] CNBC February 17, 2023February 17, 2023 5 min read CannabisLegal & CriminalData & InsightsAssociatesDept. HBCGovernmentESG and CSRDept. NonfoodStore LocationResults & InvestmentDept. GroceryInclusivityRestaurants 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: HBC Canopy Growth cutting 60 percent of its workforce Canopy Growth, the second-largest producer of marijuana in Canada, said it will cut about 60 percent of its workforce because of disappointing results. The company points to black market competition as a major factor in lower-than-expected sales in Canada. “Today, there are two very different cannabis markets in Canada. One that’s legal, highly taxed and […] RetailWire February 12, 2023February 12, 2023 < 1 min read CannabisInternational - North AmericaAssociatesCompetitionLegal & CriminalExecutivesDept. HBC 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: HBC Cannabis legalization is spreading like wildfire and related industries are booming The global outlook for cannabis has never been better. The last month alone saw marijuana stocks soar when the American Medical Association alleged that medical marijuana could help solve the opioid crisis. As more and more governments look to cannabis for its medicinal properties, the market grows stronger by the day. And that, by default, […] BCC Research February 7, 2023February 7, 2023 < 1 min read CannabisDept. HBCPackagingWeatherMarketing: Social Media 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: HBC Disclosure Rules for Alcohol, Cannabis Sales Online sellers of alcohol and marijuana face a slew of disclosure requirements, such as permissible age, allowable products, shipping restrictions, and more. The post Disclosure Rules for Alcohol, Cannabis Sales appeared first on Practical Ecommerce. Practical Ecommerce February 1, 2023February 1, 2023 < 1 min read CannabisDept. Adult BevDept. HBCData & InsightsOperations & Supply ChainDelivery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: HBC FDA says CBD may not be safe in food and supplements The Food and Drug Administration yesterday said that products infused with CBD do not meet federal safety standards and require stricter regulations. The use of products with CBD has grown in recent years and the FDA’s announcement is likely to have a negative impact on businesses manufacturing and selling them. The FDA has asked Congress […] RetailWire January 29, 2023January 29, 2023 < 1 min read GovernmentDept. HBCCannabisDept. GroceryOperations & Supply Chain 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Sales of herbal immune supplements rise ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – During the final quarter of 2022, even as the U.S. grappled with a “tripledemic” of flu, RSV and COVID-19, unit sales of vitamins and health supplements declined over the prior year while average unit prices rose, according to shopper intelligence leader Catalina. A clear exception was Herbal Immune Supplements, unit sales of […] MMR January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 2 min read ShoppersDept. OTCData & InsightsMarketing: In StoreAgenciesHealth & WellnessCOVID19ConsumersData VisualizationDept. DairyDept. HBCDept. Natural / OrganicCannabisMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationPricing & PromotionsMarketing: Print 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Channel: Mass Department: Consumer Durables Department: Nonfood Corporate Strategy Corporate Finance Partnerships & Alt Profit Media & Marketing Agencies & Vendors Data & Insights Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Stores & Formats NRF Retracts Claim that Organized Retail Crime Accounted for ‘Nearly Half’ of Retail Shrink The National Retail Federation (NRF) has updated a report that had attributed “nearly half” of 2021’s $94.5 billion in retail shrink to organized retail crime, saying the data point was part of two-year-old testimony to a U.S. Senate committee by Ben Dugan, former President of the Organized Retail Crime Resource Center. The NRF report was […] Written by Retail TouchPoints December 7, 2023December 7, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Corporate Strategy Data & Insights Technology & Innovation Associates & Employees Stores & Formats Walmart’s hiring and wage pressures have eased, CEO says Walmart CEO Doug McMillon also said artificial intelligence is changing employees’ roles across stores and in warehouses. Written by CNBC December 6, 2023December 7, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Media & Marketing Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Regional grocers’ e-commerce sales slip in Q3, research finds The drop is due to a higher rate of lapsed shoppers who have either gone back to in-store buying or switched to a competitor’s online services, a new Brick Meets Click and Mercatus report found. Written by Grocery Dive December 6, 2023December 7, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Corporate Strategy Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Walmart CEO says consumers may not be as resilient next year, even as deflation starts to show In a CNBC interview, Walmart CEO Doug McMillon said the discounter is gearing up for a year when it faces tougher comparisons because of falling prices. Written by CNBC December 6, 2023December 7, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Trends & External Forces DoorDash named one of Fortune’s Future 50 Companies The delivery company made the list out of 1,000 publicly traded companies that were considered Written by Supermarket News December 6, 2023December 7, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked