Department: Food Reese’s Fast Break bar to hit shelves The Reese’s brand is expanding its UK portfolio with the launch of the Reese’s Fast Break bar, a combination of chewy nougat and peanut butter in a milk chocolate-flavour coating. The launch aims to add a fresh twist to traditional chocolate bars, says Reese’s, which… This story continues at Reese’s Fast Break bar to hit […] Talking Retail October 8, 2024October 8, 2024 < 1 min read International - UKDept. FreshDept. DairyDept. BeverageDept. BakeryChewy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events The Weekly Closeout: Retailers gear up for the holidays, Figs opens second store [[{“value”:” This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. It’s been another week with far more retail news than there is time in the day. Below, we break down some things you may have missed during the week and what we’re still thinking about. From the U.S. Postal Service’s partnership with […] RetailDive September 20, 2024September 20, 2024 5 min read Holiday & EventsDept. NonfoodPartnershipsDept. Toys & GamesDept. ApparelGovernmentExecutivesDeliveryData & InsightsShoppersHealth & WellnessPricing & PromotionsDept. PetAmazonTargetAcquisitionReturnsAssociatesCostcoMerchandisingConsumersStore LocationWalmartResults & InvestmentUnileverAgenciesESG and CSRBest BuyKraftHeinzLegal & CriminalMarketing: In StoreMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: TradeOperations & Supply ChainBrick and MortarPredictions and ForecastsPress ReleaseChewyStrategyWeatherBig LotsBankruptcyMarketing: Social Media 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Specialty & Other The Weekly Closeout: Chewy plans $500M share buyback, Conn’s receives Nasdaq delinquency notice The online pet retailer agreed to repurchase shares from its largest shareholder, while the home retailer received the notification after not filing its latest quarterly report. RetailDive June 29, 2024June 29, 2024 < 1 min read ChewyDept. Pet 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food New Magic Cubes bubble gum from Chupa Chups Chupa Chups has launched Magic Cubes colour-changing bubble gum. Soft and chewy in texture, the Magic Cubes have three different colour combinations in a tutti-fruity flavour. Available from June across the convenience channel, an engaging, organic social media campaign will support the launch, ensuring awareness… This story continues at New Magic Cubes bubble gum from […] Talking Retail June 12, 2024June 12, 2024 < 1 min read Marketing: Social MediaHealth & WellnessESG and CSRDept. Natural / OrganicDept. BakeryChewy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Specialty & Other Chewy posts 3.1% sales gain in Q1, announces $500M share repurchase program The online pet retailer boosted its profits during the quarter even as its active customer base continues to shrink. RetailDive May 29, 2024May 29, 2024 < 1 min read ChewyDept. PetShoppers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Nonfood Droopy Dog or Contagious Cat? Call New Walmart+ Telehealth Vet Service Walmart+ has added a new membership benefit designed to appeal to the more than 75% of its members who are pet owners: 24/7 veterinary telehealth services offered in partnership with Pawp. The retailer piloted the offering last year and it became the loyalty program’s most successful limited-time offer of 2023. Key features of Pawp for […] Retail TouchPoints May 24, 2024May 24, 2024 2 min read Dept. PetWalmartHealth & WellnessMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionPartnershipsChewyTechnology & InnovationPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Social MediaDeliveryDept. HBCShoppersExecutivesData & InsightsMarketing: In StoreMarketing: Direct & Personalization 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Specialty & Other Chewy posts 4.2% sales gain in Q4 even as active customers decline The online pet retailer benefited from sales in the non-discretionary and health categories, as well as its Autoship subscription service. RetailDive March 21, 2024March 21, 2024 < 1 min read ChewyMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionDept. PetHealth & Wellness 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Long-Term Themes Webcast Join YipitData Product Expert Manager Katie Tang, Research Specialist Nitin Reddy, and Research Associate Geoffrey Tseng on Wednesday, March 6th at 12:30pm ET as they describe data insights and long-term themes for Wayfair (W) and Chewy (CHWY). The team will discuss: Market share dynamics in home goods and pet retail spaces Competitive landscape and exposure […] Yipitdata February 29, 2024February 29, 2024 < 1 min read Data & InsightsTechnology & InnovationDept. PetMondelezDept. NonfoodChewyPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Retail Customer Satisfaction On The Upswing The American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) Retail and Consumer Shipping Study 2023-2024 is out, concluding that “overall customer satisfaction surging 4% to a score of 78.0 (out of 100).” According to the report, “More than 60% of retailers measured see their individual ACSI scores improve in 2024 … Customer satisfaction with online retailers remains unchanged […] MorningNewsBeat January 31, 2024January 31, 2024 2 min read ShoppersRegional GroceryConsumersHoliday & EventsCostcoPredictions and ForecastsDept. FuelTrader JoesAmazonPublixHEBDept. PetChewyWalmartMarketing: OOHTech: AR and VROwned Brands (Private Label)Operations & Supply ChainMetaverseMeijerAssociatesDeliveryMarketing: In StoreSustainabilityEconomyTechnology & InnovationDept. GroceryCustomer ExperienceWakefernMarketing: Trade 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Nonfood Chewy Invests in Pet Health Through Vet Clinics, Insurance Offering In a keynote session during the final day of the NRF Big Show in New York City last week, Sumit Singh, CEO of pet brand Chewy, outlined the company’s vision for the future, including the growing importance of pet healthcare to the business. Singh was interviewed by Phil Wahba, senior writer at Fortune. Here are […] Joe Keenan January 25, 2024January 25, 2024 3 min read Dept. PetHealth & WellnessChewyTechnology & InnovationResults & InvestmentPredictions and ForecastsOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationExecutivesDept. Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Nonfood Are Generalists Pushing Out Pet Supply Pure Players? Pet supplies saw immense growth in 2023, with GMV among top retailers up 16% vs 2022. Generalists Amazon and Walmart contributed largely to the category’s growth, growing their market share at the expense of pet supply pure players, Petco and Chewy. Amazon saw the largest market share gains in the category, up +2.2 pp, while […] 0 Author Missing January 25, 2024January 25, 2024 2 min read Dept. PetData & InsightsWalmartDept. GroceryAmazonCostcoChewyTargetNestle 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces As consumers pull back on discretionary spending, Chewy focuses on healthcare The online pet retailer’s CEO discussed its recent launch into vet clinics and what’s driving the increased demand for pet health. RetailDive January 19, 2024January 19, 2024 < 1 min read Health & WellnessConsumersChewyDept. PetExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing New Haven-Style Pizza Is Having A Moment The New York Times has a piece about how New Haven-style pizza suddenly seems to be all the rage – with expanding popularity even in its hometown of New Haven, Connecticut, and growing popularity outside the region. Here’s how the Times sketches out the situation: “The pies are distinct: more of a meal than the […] MorningNewsBeat January 3, 2024January 3, 2024 2 min read Store LocationPredictions and ForecastsPodcastsPartnershipsMeta (Facebook)Marketing: Social MediaMarketing: In StoreInternational - UKDept. GroceryDept. FreshChewy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Amazon Private Label Disrupting Pet Hard Goods Players In recent years, there has been a noticeable shift from traditional brick-and-mortar shopping to a preference for online retail among consumers. The pet industry seems to be following suit and embracing the digital shift. This trend is supported by the market share that Amazon has gained in this sector. Within the pet supplies market holistically, […] 0 Author Missing December 14, 2023December 14, 2023 2 min read Data & InsightsDept. PetAmazonOwned Brands (Private Label)Marketing: In StoreConsumersChewy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy GameStop’s potential new strategy: Let Ryan Cohen buy other stocks with company cash Struggling retailer GameStop is giving its CEO and chair Ryan Cohen even more control, including the ability to use company cash to buy other stocks. In its quarterly report released Wednesday night, GameStop announced two changes to its corporate investment plan: company cash can now be used to buy equities instead of just short-term debt, […] CNBC December 8, 2023December 8, 2023 2 min read ExecutivesResults & InvestmentStrategyData & InsightsDept. FuelEconomyBankruptcyBed Bath & BeyondChewyBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Chewy facing softening new customer growth Download full report: Chewy’s Battle to Retain Customer Loyalty Historically, Chewy’s revenue growth was largely driven by a growing customer count. However, following the pandemic boom, Net Sales per Active Customer (NSPAC) has become the larger contributor to top-line growth amid an elevated inflationary environment, while Chewy’s customer count growth has slowed dramatically. According to […] Earnest Research December 8, 2023December 11, 2023 < 1 min read ShoppersChewyData & InsightsMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionTargetSustainabilityData VisualizationCOVID19Consumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Specialty & Other Chewy names new CFO [[“value”:” Dive Brief The DTC pet supplies retailer has been looking for someone to fill the role on a permanent basis after Mario Marte stepped down from the role in July. Published Dec. 7, 2023 A Chewy fulfillment center. David Reeder joins the online pet supplies retailer from semiconductor manufacturer GlobalFoundries where he served as […] RetailDive December 7, 2023December 7, 2023 < 1 min read ChewyExecutivesDept. Pet 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Specialty & Other Chewy Announces Third Quarter 2023 Financial Results PLANTATION, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Chewy, Inc. (NYSE: CHWY) (“Chewy”), a trusted destination for pet parents and partners everywhere, has released its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2023 ended October 29, 2023, and posted a letter to its shareholders on its investor relations website at https://investor.chewy.com. Fiscal Q3 2023 Highlights: Net sales of $2.74 […] BusinessWire - Conference Calls December 7, 2023December 19, 2023 < 1 min read ChewyResults & InvestmentDept. PetPartnerships 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Retail Media is Omni-Funnel: How to Master It When you imagine retail media’s place in a marketing funnel, do your eyes look toward the bottom? If so, you may miss out on the full-funnel benefits of retail media networks (RMNs). As marketers, we’re already sold on the performance advantages of RMNs: enormous sets of first-party consumer data, precise attribution and analysis, a future […] Retail TouchPoints November 28, 2023November 28, 2023 4 min read Marketing: Retail MediaConsumersMarketing: Social MediaData & InsightsShoppersTikTokAmazonTechnology & InnovationESG and CSRTargetStrategyDept. PetDept. GroceryStreamingMarketing: In StoreWalmartsocial commerceAlbertsons / SafewaySponsoredRegional GroceryAgenciesMeta (Facebook)Marketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionPredictions and ForecastsOperations & Supply ChainOwned Brands (Private Label)Pricing & PromotionsEconomyTrends: MarketingWalmart ConnectMarketing: BroadcastDept. NonfoodGoogleChewyMarketing: Digital MediaMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationPartnerships 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Holiday sales below year-ago levels as 2023 season begins Key Takeaways Online Marketplaces like Temu and Amazon are outperforming Share of sales online is stable or rising across most categories Luxury and home goods are underperforming Holiday sales decline for first time in years Contact Sales for more details. Holiday sales are down 1.7% YoY in the first 8 days of the holiday season according […] Earnest Research November 16, 2023November 20, 2023 3 min read Holiday & EventsData & InsightsDept. NonfoodDept. ApparelAmazonShoppersBrick and MortarHealth & WellnessConsumersCOVID19DeliveryDept. Toys & GamesDept. PetDept. Sporting goodsData VisualizationMarketing: TradeChewyBest BuyHome DepotOperations & Supply ChainPartnershipsRecommerceSustainabilityTrends: ShoppingWalmart 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
Partnerships & Alt Profit Amazon Going To The Dogs (& Cats, & More)? CNBC reports that “Amazon is considering an expansion into veterinary telehealth in its latest bid to compete with Walmart, which began offering the service to Walmart+ subscribers earlier this year.” According to the story, Amazon, “which has already expanded into human health with its acquisition of One Medical, is a dominant player in pet food […] MorningNewsBeat October 25, 2023October 25, 2023 < 1 min read AmazonDept. PetHealth & WellnessWalmartHoliday & EventsPartnershipsMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionCOVID19AcquisitionDept. GroceryDept. FuelChewy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Mars unveils new brand experience with Uber Eats CHICAGO — Mars Snacking, a global leader in the treats and snacks category, announced today a new collaboration with Uber and SKITTLES , with a new brand campaign launching across Uber and Uber Eats. The new collaboration, a first of its kind for Mars, delivers a sweet new experience for hungry Uber Rides and Eats consumers. The new […] MMR October 24, 2023October 24, 2023 2 min read ConsumersStore LocationUbereatsMars Inc.PartnershipsOmnichannelTechnology & InnovationShoppersDept. NonfoodDeliveryChewyBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy GameStop Names Ryan Cohen CEO, Won’t Receive Salary GameStop announced Thursday morning that billionaire activist investor Ryan Cohen would take over as the video game retailer’s chief executive, chairman and president effective immediately — and he won’t be collecting a salary. GameStop’s board, with Cohen abstaining, unanimously voted to appoint the entrepreneur as the retailer’s top executive on Wednesday. Cohen had previously held the title […] Joe Keenan September 29, 2023October 5, 2023 < 1 min read ExecutivesDept. PetDept. GroceryChewyPredictions and ForecastsInclusivity 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Figs names new chief technology officer [[“value”:” Dive Brief The healthcare apparel brand has tapped Mark Bixby for the role, who brings experience from GameStop and Chewy. Published Sept. 19, 2023 Figs healthcare apparel. The company recently partnered with Eko Health for a digital stethoscope. Courtesy of FIGS “]] RetailDive September 19, 2023September 19, 2023 < 1 min read Health & WellnessTechnology & InnovationDept. ApparelMarketing: VoiceChewy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Specialty & Other Chewy sales up 14% in Q2, beating expectations [[“value”:” Dive Brief However, executives noted consumer shifts that signal shoppers may be seeking out more value in light of economic uncertainty. Published Aug. 31, 2023 Chewy packages being loaded onto a truck. The online pet retailer reported sales of $2.8 billion in the second quarter. Permission granted by Chewy “]] RetailDive August 31, 2023August 31, 2023 < 1 min read ChewyMarketing: Social MediaTargetShoppersExecutivesEconomyDept. PetConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category Surprising WHYs Behind Gen Z’s Snack Decisions At the intersection of successful growth and looking a customer ahead is information that helps you drive branding ideations, and customer focused planning. To that end Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® wants to share with you some new insights via a guest blog, that can assist you in looking […] Grocerant Guru August 27, 2023August 27, 2023 4 min read Dept. GroceryConsumersData & InsightsShoppersMarketing: Social MediaESG and CSRHealth & WellnessTechnology & InnovationStrategyConsultingTwitterMeta (Facebook)Owned Brands (Private Label)Pricing & PromotionsDept. FreshMarketing: BrandWalmartEconomyData VisualizationChewy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers NRF Hot 25 List Spotlights Fastest-Growing Retailers Mexican grocer Chedraui, Raley’s Supermarkets and Primark Stores have topped the National Retail Federation’s 2023 Hot 25 Retailers list, which ranks the fastest-growing retail companies in the U.S. The annual ranking is compiled by global marketing consultancy Kantar and is determined by comparing year-over-year increases in domestic sales (in the case of the 2023 list, […] Retail TouchPoints August 12, 2023October 24, 2023 4 min read ConsumersAcquisitionMarketing: Retail MediaBrick and MortarMergers7-Eleven & SpeedwayDept. HBCEconomyDept. GroceryDept. PetData & InsightsBJ’s Wholesale ClubRegional GroceryOperations & Supply ChainDept. BeverageDept. Adult BevInsight ProvidersMarketing: Social MediaLidlCostcoStore LocationTechnology & InnovationChewyExecutivesShoppersPublixDept. ApparelGrocery OutletCOVID19International - North AmericaDeliveryDept. Nonfood 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Nonfood Who’s Laughing Now? Trademark, Parody Products, and the First Amendment Everyone loves parody products, those clever almost-branded gifts that draw in a customer, whether online or in a brick-and-mortal store. Everyone, that is, except the trademark owner. In a recent trademark case, the U.S. Supreme Court made it easier for big brands to enforce their trademarks against joke products. The case involved Silly Squeakers, a […] Warren Braunig July 19, 2023July 19, 2023 3 min read ConsumersDept. PetDept. NonfoodDept. Toys & GamesTechnology & InnovationDept. Adult BevDept. BeverageLegal & CriminalPackagingCPG: Adult BeverageDept. GroceryPartnershipsShoppersChewyBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Specialty & Other Chewy shares surge after earnings beat on top and bottom lines [[“value”:”Chewy shares surged in extended trading after the company beat earnings estimates on the top and bottom lines.”]] CNBC May 31, 2023May 31, 2023 < 1 min read Results & InvestmentChewy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Specialty & Other Chewy Casting Call for Yoda Pet Lookalikes Chewy Casting Call for Yoda Pet Lookalikes Chewy is searching for a Yoda pet lookalike to star in an out-of-this-galaxy Star Wars campaign. The best Yoda will embark on an epic mission and receive a custom professional photoshoot, spotlight on Chewy’s website and social media, along with fun items from The Star Wars Collection at Chewy and Chewy’s Personalized Shop. The Star Wars Collection at Chewy has all […] Chewy May 3, 2023May 3, 2023 2 min read ChewyDept. PetMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationESG and CSRMeta (Facebook)Dept. Toys & GamesDept. NonfoodDept. Apparel 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Channel: Restaurants Department & Category Department: Nonfood ESG Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Associates & Employees Operations & Supply Chain Ranked: The Fastest Shrinking Jobs in the U.S. (2023-2033F) See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Ranked: Occupations With the Most Projected Job Cuts This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. As the economy shifts, the employment landscape changes. […] Written by Visual Capitalist September 26, 2024September 26, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces US Government Accuses Visa of Being an Illegal Monopoly The Department of Justice alleges Visa has an excessive stranglehold on debit card transactions. Written by RetailWire September 26, 2024September 26, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events Department: Consumer Durables Department: Nonfood Corporate Finance ESG Partnerships & Alt Profit Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Associates & Employees Holiday & Events Merchandising Stores & Formats Adobe Predicts 8.4% Growth in Online Holiday Sales, Driven by Discounting Adobe expects U.S. online sales to hit a record $240.8 billion this holiday shopping season (covering the period from Nov. 1 to Dec. 31), representing 8.4% growth year-over-year. Shopping on mobile devices also is expected to hit a new milestone, growing 12.8% YoY to contribute a record $128.1 billion, which would represent a 53.2% share of online spend this season […] Written by Retail TouchPoints September 26, 2024September 26, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Retail Ecosystem Trends & External Forces Future of Marketing: Part One Today, we’re kicking off a special two-part series answering your questions about all things marketing. Scott puts on his professor hat and answers your questions surrounding common marketing misconceptions, the power of community-driven marketing, and what the future holds for the industry. Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Subscribe to No Mercy / No Malice Buy “The […] Written by The Prof G Show September 20, 2024September 20, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Corporate Finance Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Charted: Maxed-Out Credit Cards by Generation See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Credit Card Utilization By Generation This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. In the first quarter of 2024, the nationwide aggregate credit card […] Written by Visual Capitalist September 20, 2024September 20, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked