Channel: Mass “Technical Issues” Hit Global Retailers Bloomberg reports that in the UK, both Tesco and J Sainsbury suffered disruptions over the weekend caused by “technical disruptions.” According to the story, “J Sainsbury Plc, the country’s second-largest grocer, experienced ‘issues’ with contactless payments and won’t be able to deliver the ‘vast majority’ of the day’s online orders … Sainsbury’s Chief Executive Officer […] MorningNewsBeat March 18, 2024March 18, 2024 2 min read TescoTechnology & InnovationShoppersRestaurantsDept. GroceryExecutivesESG and CSRMarketing: Social MediaDeliveryPredictions and ForecastsSustainabilityInternational - UKBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events This Year Consider Catering options for your Easter Dinner At the intersection of time starved consumers and family fun at our house Easter was alive with activity both inside and out and always included extended family members the help make that day special. Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® believes that the more time you have to spend with […] Grocerant Guru March 18, 2024March 18, 2024 4 min read Holiday & EventsData & InsightsRestaurantsDept. GroceryBOPISDept. FreshConsumersSustainabilityOperations & Supply ChainPepsiCoPartnershipsDept. BeverageMarketing: In StoreDept. OTCDept. DairyDeliveryUnilever 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Foodservice Solutions® Top Six Reasons Consumer Buy Prepared Meals Consumers are dynamic not static according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. So, the question becomes just why are consumers in 2024 time-starved? Ok, let’s see a few reasons: · Busy Lives: The juggle of work, family, and personal commitments continue to be a major time drain. · Economic Factors: With […] Grocerant Guru March 16, 2024March 16, 2024 3 min read ConsumersDept. GroceryData & InsightsTechnology & InnovationMarketing: Social MediaAIDept. FreshBrick and MortarDept. PerimeterTwitterEconomyDept. Fresh PreparedMeta (Facebook)COVID19DeliveryESG and CSRDept. NonfoodHealth & WellnessInclusivityPredictions and ForecastsPricing & PromotionsRestaurantsShoppersUnilever 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
Channel: Restaurants Footprint vs. Soul: The Starbucks Conundrum Starbucks has reached a footprint landmark – having opened about 3,000 locations in 2023, it now has more units than Subway, and has become the second-largest restaurant chain in the world as measured by locations. Technomic reports that Starbucks now has 2,000 more locations than Subway, with 38,587 stores. McDonald’s is the biggest chain in […] MorningNewsBeat March 15, 2024March 15, 2024 < 1 min read RestaurantsPredictions and ForecastsBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category Hand Held Food for Immediate Consumption Will Drive Casey’s General Stores Growth At the intersection of consumers trends, pizza delivery success, and branded line extensions Casey’s General Stores have added new hand-held food menu items for immediate consumption is a perfect fit Edifying its consumer focused grocerant niche Ready-2-Eat and Heat-N-Eat fresh prepared menu in the minds-eye of the consumer, according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® […] Grocerant Guru March 13, 2024March 13, 2024 3 min read Dept. GroceryCasey's General StoresDept. Fresh PreparedConsumersData & InsightsBrick and MortarDept. BakeryDept. FreshPackagingPredictions and ForecastsShoppersDept. BeverageDept. DairyRestaurantsPartnershipsDeliveryOperations & Supply ChainExecutivesDept. PerimeterDept. FuelSustainabilityAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Hudson’s Bay Brings Target Kids Brand to Canada Strategic brand partnerships and collaborations can help merchants raise brand awareness and expand into new markets. Target is partnering with Hudson’s Bay to bring its popular kids apparel brand, Cat & Jack, to Canada. Target made its official exit from Canada in 2015, with CEO Brian Cornell reporting that area of the business was “losing […] Retail TouchPoints March 13, 2024March 13, 2024 2 min read TargetInternational - North AmericaDept. PetMerchandisingBrick and MortarOwned Brands (Private Label)ExecutivesMarketing: Social MediaPartnershipsDept. ApparelPredictions and ForecastsConsumersRestaurantsShoppers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category Supermarket Seafood Sales Down, But Opportunities Beckon FMI-The Food Industry Association is out with the 2024 version of the Power of Seafood report, which finds that “seafood volume and dollar amounts have decreased. However, the study says, “consumers are choosing to cook seafood dishes at home. With these shifts in purchasing and consumption, food retailers can attract seafood shoppers by emphasizing nutrition, […] MorningNewsBeat March 12, 2024March 12, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. GroceryDept. FreshConsumersHealth & WellnessPredictions and ForecastsThick DataEconomySustainabilityShoppersRestaurants 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Restaurants Oakland Taco Bell Locations Close Indoor Dining Amid Safety Concerns Taco Bell customers in Oakland are facing a change in their dining experience. Recent reports confirm that multiple Taco Bell restaurants in the city have closed their indoor dining areas. KRON4 reporters visited two locations, one at 3535 35th Ave. and another at 630 Hegenberger Road, and confirmed the shutdown of their dining rooms. RetailWire March 12, 2024March 12, 2024 < 1 min read Restaurants 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor: Sales grew in February WASHINGTON – Retail sales continued to grow in February, building off solid gains from January, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released today by the National Retail Federation. Click here to access February’s retail data.Total retail sales, excluding automobiles and gasoline, were up 1.06% seasonally adjusted month over month and up 6.3% […] MMR March 12, 2024March 12, 2024 2 min read Brick and MortarData & InsightsDept. NonfoodDept. FuelHealth & WellnessDept. Sporting goodsConsumersDept. BeverageDept. ApparelEconomyExecutivesPredictions and ForecastsRestaurantsThick Data 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing 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 […] Grocerant Guru March 11, 2024March 14, 2024 3 min read Dept. GroceryDept. DairyData & InsightsRestaurantsMarketing: Social MediaPricing & PromotionsDept. Toys & GamesDept. NonfoodGamingTwitterMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: TradeESG and CSRDept. FreshMeta (Facebook)Predictions and ForecastsSustainabilityConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: HBC Worth Watching: Scott Moses Makes The Case Scott Moses, partner and Head of the Grocery, Pharmacy & Restaurants Investment Banking practice at Solomon Partners, appeared on Yahoo Finance the other day to talk about the issue of shrinkflation, but the conversation evolved into a discussion of the rationale for the Kroger-Albertsons deal. No matter how you feel about the proposed deal – […] MorningNewsBeat March 11, 2024March 11, 2024 < 1 min read PartnershipsMarketing: Social MediaGovernmentResults & InvestmentRestaurantsRegional GroceryPredictions and ForecastsKrogerDept. PharmacyAlbertsons / Safeway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Restaurants McDonald’s and other restaurant chains look to the Sun Belt for growth as population soars As the population of the Sun Belt grows, restaurant chains such as McDonald’s and Portillo’s are looking to those states for future sales growth. CNBC March 9, 2024March 9, 2024 < 1 min read RestaurantsPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Restaurants Restaurants have an Advantage is Selling Meals To-Go Grocery stores and Convenience stores may be selling more grocerant niche Ready-2-Eat and Heat-N-Eat meals and meal component that ever, however Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® strongly believes that restaurants hold several advantages over convenience stores (c-stores) and grocery stores when it comes to selling meals to-go: Specialization in […] Grocerant Guru March 8, 2024March 8, 2024 3 min read RestaurantsBrick and MortarDept. GroceryData & InsightsPackagingShoppersMarketing: In StoreDept. FreshMarketing: TradeMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationOwned Brands (Private Label) 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Reasons Why Grocerants Are Gaining Steam It is at the intersection of cooking dinner/a meal at home, ordering takeout, or buying fresh prepared meals or meal components from a grocery store, restaurant, convenience store, dollar store etc. that the concept of the “grocerant,” continues to thrive in the minds-eye of the consumer according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, […] Grocerant Guru March 6, 2024March 6, 2024 3 min read ConsumersData & InsightsDept. GroceryDept. Fresh PreparedDept. FreshRestaurantsDept. DeliHealth & WellnessPredictions and ForecastsBrick and MortarDept. PerimeterPackagingMarketing: In StoreNestlePepsiCoShoppersSustainabilityMerchandisingTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation 3 Keys to Creating Experiences that Gen Alpha Loves Gen Alpha is poised to reach 2 billion people by 2025, making it the largest generation in history, according to Matt Smith, Trends Manager at GWI. However, the influence and impact of this consumer base already are significant, considering the heightened role they’ve played in household decision-making processes since the start of the pandemic. “Families […] Retail TouchPoints March 5, 2024March 5, 2024 4 min read ConsumersTechnology & InnovationGamingMarketing: Social MediaESG and CSRData & InsightsHealth & WellnessDept. NonfoodPredictions and ForecastsExecutivesCompetitionCOVID19ShoppersMetaverseOmnichannelStrategyRestaurantsDept. Toys & GamesBrick and MortarTrends: TechDept. GroceryDept. HBCAcquisition 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category What’s Lay’s and IHOP Now Offering Rooty Tooty Fresh ‘N Fruity Chips Food Marketers have great jobs and most have lots of fun while working. Imagine being the new person on the marketing staff and tasked with driving brand awareness while driving top-line sales and bottom-line profits for the brand. According to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® blending pancakes and potato […] Grocerant Guru March 4, 2024March 4, 2024 3 min read Dept. GroceryDept. FreshData & InsightsPepsiCoDept. PerimeterTechnology & InnovationMarketing: Social MediaAIRestaurantsWalmartBrick and MortarAssociatesDept. ApparelDept. FrozenDept. Natural / OrganicOperations & Supply ChainPartnershipsTrends: TechDelivery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces NRF Economist: Inflation remains key WASHINGTON – Inflation and the Federal Reserve’s efforts to bring it under control will remain big factors in the economy this year, according to National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz.“With the U.S. economy’s strength resting heavily on household spending, all eyes are on the consumer – and how consumers will respond the next few […] MMR March 4, 2024March 4, 2024 2 min read EconomyConsumersAssociatesCOVID19Data & InsightsTargetDept. NonfoodExecutivesHealth & WellnessRestaurantsResults & InvestmentDept. HBC 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Restaurants In-N-Out Burger Plans To Open First Restaurant in Washington In-N-Out Burger, a popular fast-food institution originating in California, is gearing up to open its first location in Washington state. RetailWire March 3, 2024March 3, 2024 < 1 min read RestaurantsStore LocationDept. Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Restaurants Opinion: New opportunities emerging as restaurant industry adapts Underpinning the restaurant industry’s recovery has been significant changes in the category. Food Business News March 2, 2024March 2, 2024 < 1 min read Restaurants 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Restaurants At Starbucks, The Schultz Era May Actually Be Over Bloomberg has a good piece about how the Howard Schultz era (eras?) at Starbucks finally is over. Here’s how Bloomberg frames the story: “Howard Schultz officially stepped down as chief executive of Starbucks Corp. in March 2023. But with Schultz, you’re never really sure that he’s gone. “Twice before the longtime CEO has handed over […] MorningNewsBeat March 1, 2024March 1, 2024 2 min read RestaurantsAssociatesExecutivesPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Your Views: SSNIPT Blues Got this email from an MNB reader: I believe the final ruling on the merger will come down to who best defines “grocery store” for the courts. If it’s the broader definition that includes WMT, Costco, Dollar General, Target, delivery & remote options, etc., Kroger will prevail. If the 1980s / FTC definition of […] MorningNewsBeat March 1, 2024March 1, 2024 2 min read MergersGovernmentRegional GroceryBrick and MortarKrogerAlbertsons / SafewayCompetitionLegal & CriminalDollar GeneralRestaurantsPredictions and ForecastsCostcoTargetDept. GroceryDeliveryAssociatesAgencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Restaurants Can Darden Restaurants Missteps of the past Help Light the Path Forward Time and time again we all stumble. Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® believes that good companies are simply better at recovering from those stumbles. Let’s take a look at Darden Restaurants, the parent company of Olive Garden and other popular restaurant chains, has faced its share of challenges and […] Grocerant Guru March 1, 2024March 1, 2024 4 min read RestaurantsData & InsightsShoppersCOVID19SustainabilityDept. GroceryCustomer ExperiencePricing & PromotionsResults & InvestmentMarketing: Social MediaHealth & WellnessMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionESG and CSRAssociatesOperations & Supply ChainPackagingTechnology & InnovationDept. BeverageDept. Adult BevMarketing: TradeConsumersPartnershipsPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: UGC 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Restaurants Chick-fil-A Recalls Polynesian Sauce Due to Potential Allergens Chick-fil-A has initiated a recall of its Polynesian sauce, citing potential wheat and soy allergens. Customers who have acquired Polynesian dipping cups from Chick-fil-A between Feb. 14-27, 2024, are advised to discard them promptly. RetailWire March 1, 2024March 1, 2024 < 1 min read RestaurantsPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category “Breaking Down Barriers” To Healthy Living Forbes has a piece about online membership retailer Thrive Market and the value proposition core to its operation. An excerpt: “For Thrive Market CEO Nick Green, access to good food is personal. Green grew up in the midwest in a middle class family. His mother, who’s Mexican-American, worked hard to get healthy, wholesome food on […] MorningNewsBeat February 29, 2024February 29, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. GroceryPredictions and ForecastsExecutivesRestaurantsInternational - North America 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Associates & Employees Retail Employers Face New Challenges From Pro-Labor Measures Implemented by Biden NLRB in 2023 In 2023, the Biden National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or Board) and its General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo continued implementing a highly pro-labor agenda that has significantly changed the union and labor landscape for retail employers. In addition, Abruzzo and the Board’s regional directors are imposing and enforcing aggressively some of their most controversial new measures […] Robert Quackenboss February 29, 2024February 29, 2024 5 min read AssociatesGovernmentPredictions and ForecastsOperations & Supply ChainLegal & CriminalHealth & WellnessBrick and MortarShoppersRestaurantsCannabisTrader JoesExecutivesStrategyResults & InvestmentPartnershipsEconomyInclusivityESG and CSRDept. PharmacyDept. HBCConsumersAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Restaurants Wendy’s Is Giving Away Free Cinnabon Pull-Aparts on Leap Day Wendy’s, in sync with the quadrennial occurrence of leap day, is commemorating the four-year milestone of serving breakfast with a special treat for customers. RetailWire February 29, 2024February 29, 2024 < 1 min read Restaurants 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category Is Self-Checkout Technology Better than an Employee In a time when there are more digital natives working and spending money than ever before retailers are evolving to give them what they want and according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® that means technology. There is no doubt that more and more retail foodservice executives are embracing […] Grocerant Guru February 29, 2024February 29, 2024 3 min read Dept. GroceryData & InsightsTech: CashierlessExecutivesTechnology & InnovationDept. FuelShoppersPredictions and ForecastsAssociatesRestaurantsCustomer ExperienceInternationalThick DataOperations & Supply ChainStore FormatStrategy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Associates & Employees Starbucks, Workers United Union Agree on ‘Constructive Path Forward’ for Organizing Starbucks and the Workers United union have agreed on a framework for collective bargaining discussions for the nearly 400 stores represented by the union. They also have aligned on how to resolve litigation between the union and the company and are seeking to establish a fair process for workers to organize. As a sign of […] Retail TouchPoints February 28, 2024February 28, 2024 2 min read AssociatesRestaurantsBrick and MortarPartnershipsOperations & Supply ChainExecutivesPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Social MediaDept. BeverageEconomy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Restaurants Wendy’s Plans Surge Pricing. Maybe? There were numerous press reports yesterday that fast feeder Wendy’s plans to institute surge pricing – charging higher prices at high-demand times – sometime next year. The reports seemed to emanate from comments made earlier this month by the company’s new CEO-president, Kirk Tanner, who said that the chain plans to rollout “dynamic pricing,” enabled […] MorningNewsBeat February 28, 2024March 4, 2024 2 min read RestaurantsStrategyExecutivesWeatherPricing & PromotionsPredictions and ForecastsPress ReleaseMarketing: TradeMarketing: Social MediaESG and CSR 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