Department: Beverage Fat Tire Gets New Story, Recipe Axios reports that “Fat Tire Ale, the iconic craft brew that inspired a generation of independent beer fans, is getting a new recipe and a new look meant to attract climate-conscious consumers … The prior easy-drinking amber is now a crisper golden ale meant to appeal to the tailgate crowd — but the brewer says […] MorningNewsBeat January 23, 2023January 23, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. Adult BevDept. BeveragePackagingConsumersFlagship StoresExecutivesCoca Cola 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy FMI elects new board members ORLANDO – FMI – The Food Industry Association announced on Monday its 2023 board of directors elected at the association’s annual Midwinter Executive Conference in Orlando. The new slate will guide the implementation of FMI’s 2023-approved strategic plan during a time of rapidly evolving industry challenges and opportunities and reflects the breadth of the product […] MMR January 23, 2023January 23, 2023 4 min read ExecutivesDept. GroceryBrick and MortarInternationalAssociatesKraftHeinzWakefernHy-VeeAhold DelhaizeKellogg'sDept. FreshMondelezThe Fresh MarketPublixResults & InvestmentSpartanNashSustainabilityTargetTechnology & InnovationOperations & Supply ChainEconomyUnileverHEBAlbertsons / SafewayC&S Wholesale GrocersCoca ColaCPG: Adult BeverageDanoneHealth & WellnessWalmartGeneral MillsGiant EaglePartnerships 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value DG pilots mobile health clinics GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. – Dollar General is introducing mobile health care services via a trial program with partner DocGo Inc. DocGo On-Demand clinics, hosted in vans in store parking lots, are staffed by clinicians who can perform tests, prescribe medications, provide urgent care and treat common ailments in adults and children. Dollar General said customers can […] MMR January 23, 2023January 23, 2023 2 min read Dollar GeneralHealth & WellnessBrick and MortarDept. HBCConsumersExecutivesPepsiCoKellogg'sPartnershipsResults & InvestmentProcter & GambleUnileverOwned Brands (Private Label)NestleGeneral MillsDept. PharmacyCoca ColaAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Merchandising Simply brand to debut Mixology assortment Simply, a brand of Atlanta-based The Coca-Cola Co., will expand its portfolio with the brand’s first-of-its-kind mixology assortment: Simply Mixology. Simply Mixology will be available in three flavor ― Strawberry Guava Mojito, Lime Margarita and Peach Sour ― which were carefully selected based on consumer and industry trends. bevindustry.com January 13, 2023January 13, 2023 < 1 min read MerchandisingConsumersCoca Cola 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital CCEP unveils new taste Dr Pepper Zero Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) has launched “a new and improved” taste for Dr Pepper Zero, to unlock continued growth for the no.2 flavoured carbonates brand in GB. This month, consumers will be able to sample Dr Pepper Zero’s new and improved taste at universities and through food delivery services. The sampling activity will be supported […] Talking Retail January 11, 2023January 11, 2023 < 1 min read Food DeliveryConsumersPartnershipsDept. GroceryDeliveryCoca Cola 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Restaurants Why restaurant chains are investing in robots and what it means for workers Restaurant chains experimented with automation this year as the labor crunch pressured their profits.[[ Getty Images And on an earnings call this summer, McDonald CEO Chris Kempczinski threw cold water on the feasibility of total automation. “The idea of robots and all those things, while it maybe is great for garnering headlines, it’s not practical […] CNBC December 27, 2022December 27, 2022 < 1 min read RestaurantsAssociatesResults & InvestmentExecutivesDept. OTCCoca Cola 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Convenience staple products re-take their pre-pandemic territory Convenience store staple products are returning to pre-pandemic normality, according to new data from NielsenIQ. In a survey for The Grocer’s top products 2022, the analyst found that traditional convenience store favourites topped the list this year. They included carbonated drinks (up £264m), sport and energy drinks (up £251m) and bagged snacks (up £229m). Coca-Cola […] Talking Retail December 17, 2022December 17, 2022 < 1 min read COVID19Thick DataSustainabilityDept. BeverageData & InsightsCoca Cola 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Beverage Consumption-Based Forecasting & Planning with SAS’s Charles Chase The CPG Guys, Sri and guest co-host Bryan Gildenberg are joined in this episode by Charles Chase, Executive Industry Consultant for Retail & Consumer Goods at SAS, the leader in business analytics software and services, and the largest independent vendor in the business intelligence market. This episode is sponsored by SAS. Follow Charles on LinkedIn […] The CPG Guys December 17, 2022December 17, 2022 2 min read Insight ProvidersConsumersStrategyPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: SocialPodcastsEconomyShoppersOperations & Supply ChainCOVID19Data & InsightsTechnology & InnovationOmnichannelDept. FuelExecutivesCoca Cola 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Expanding the ‘Digital Closet’: Warner Music Group Invests in DressX Warner Music Group (WMG) will partner with and invest in digital fashion retailer DressX, gaining a platform for select WMG artists to design their own virtual fashion lines. These artists will collaborate directly with DressX to design and launch 3D and AR virtual clothing that their fans can collect across Instagram, Snapchat and other platform […] Retail TouchPoints December 17, 2022December 17, 2022 2 min read MetaverseDept. ApparelMeta (Facebook)PartnershipsTrends: TechMarketing: Retail MediaWalmart ConnectConsumersSustainabilityMarketing: SocialOmnichannelTechnology & InnovationPredictions and ForecastsCryptoExecutivesGoogleHoliday & EventsCoca ColaTech: AR and VRblockchainNFTOperations & Supply ChainAI / ML 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Coca-Cola promotes sustainability advances with ‘Recycled Records’ The campaign includes a tie-up with Mark Ronson and Madlib and comes as Sprite, Fresca and Seagram’s switch from green to clear plastic bottles. MarketingDive December 14, 2022December 14, 2022 < 1 min read SustainabilityCoca Cola 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Albertsons turns to the metaverse On Cyber Monday, the grocery company started selling bundles of private label pretzels, peanut butter cups and a pack of Coca-Cola in its pilot experience on virtual platform Decentraland. Grocery Dive December 14, 2022December 14, 2022 < 1 min read MetaverseTrends: TechAlbertsons / SafewayOwned Brands (Private Label)Holiday & EventsCoca Cola 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Coke’s holiday strategy leans into streaming with Prime Video anthology A series of shorts come from a new “Real Magic Presents” banner and highlight diverse storytellers from around the globe. MarketingDive December 9, 2022December 9, 2022 < 1 min read StreamingStrategyMarketing: Digital MediaHoliday & EventsCoca Cola 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Coke names new marketing lead for North America amid strategy shift The appointment is one of several leadership changes taking effect in January as the company tries to reduce complexity and improve speed. MarketingDive December 1, 2022December 1, 2022 < 1 min read StrategyCoca Cola 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Operations & Supply Chain Multi-million-pound Schweppes Christmas campaign returns Schweppes, manufactured and supplied by Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) in GB, has announced the return of its multi-million-pound Christmas marketing campaign to keep the brand front of mind for consumers over the festive period. The brand is back with its light-hearted TV advert, airing from early December, centred around family and friends enjoying the festivities […] Talking Retail November 29, 2022November 29, 2022 < 1 min read ReturnsCoca ColaHoliday & EventsConsumersPartnershipsMarketing: Broadcast 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events Coca-Cola kickstarts Christmas with karaoke takeover of London’s Piccadilly Circus On Thursday evening, one of London’s most famous landmarks lit up in Coca-Cola red as thousands came together for a festive sing-along. Following the first ever live karaoke experience on the Piccadilly Lights in 2019, Coca-Cola returned this year to lead people in Christmas carols and, of course, the Holidays Are Coming song from the […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub November 26, 2022November 26, 2022 < 1 min read Holiday & EventsCoca ColaInternational - UKTechnology & InnovationMarketing: SocialTwitterMeta (Facebook)ESG and CSRblockchain 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Lori Stillman, VP Research, National Association of Convenience Stores We are excited to release two bonus episodes recorded live at the MarketDial podcast studio at the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) conference in Las Vegas. Our first special guest is Lori Stillman, Vice President, Research for NACS, who helps us understand some of the fun facts and figures about the industry, before we […] Remarkable Retail Podcast November 18, 2022November 18, 2022 2 min read Technology & InnovationMarketing: SocialData & InsightsExecutivesBrick and MortarPodcastsDept. GroceryShoppersAcquisitionAssociatesBig DataAmazonConsultingInternational - North AmericaTwitterCoca ColaDept. FuelMarketing: In StoreInsight ProvidersPartnershipsPredictions and ForecastsStore LocationTech: CashierlessTrends: Retail 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Agencies & Vendors Walmart ranks No. 1 in 2022 Kantar PoweRanking NEW YORK — Walmart took the top spot in Kantar’s PoweRanking report for the 26th consecutive year, a feat that Kantar calls a testament to the retailer’s strength, scale, and focus over time. PoweRanking is the industry’s leading assessment of best-in-class manufacturers and retailers. Chosen by their peers, leaders are ranked on a range of […] MMR November 17, 2022November 18, 2022 2 min read Insight ProvidersWalmartPepsiCoSustainabilityPartnershipsDept. HBCESG and CSRData & InsightsKrogerNestleAmazonShoppersTargetThick DataUnileverDept. GroceryCPG: Adult BeverageConsumersDept. NonfoodHealth & WellnessStrategyMarketing: BrandPredictions and ForecastsCoca ColaConsultingCostcoExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category Nativ Foods Vegan Holiday Meals Available Nationwide Are you have a vegan over this holiday season? Do you have friends or family visiting over the holiday season that are all vegans? Well, we have some help for you this year. The help comes via Native Foods according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. In case you […] Grocerant Guru November 16, 2022November 16, 2022 3 min read Dept. GroceryHealth & WellnessHoliday & EventsData & InsightsMarketing: SocialDept. FreshTrends: Food and BeverageRestaurantsMeta (Facebook)DeliveryOperations & Supply ChainTwitterConsumersESG and CSRCoca ColaMarketing: In StoreChewy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Hy-Vee to host Veterans Day events WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — All Hy-Vee stores will host a free buffet-style breakfast for veterans and active-duty military members on Veterans Day beginning at 6 a.m. Additionally, all veterans and active service members will receive a 15% discount on grocery purchases all day. The Veterans Day breakfast is just one way that Hy-Vee is […] MMR November 10, 2022November 10, 2022 < 1 min read Hy-VeeHoliday & EventsGoogleData & InsightsShoppersDept. FreshBrick and MortarPartnershipsCoca ColaMarketing: Social 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Beverage Coca-Cola kicks off Christmas countdown with on-pack promo Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) kicks off its annual Coca-Cola Christmas countdown this month with the launch of a brand new on-pack promotion, to help cover the cost of special festive moments, whether that be mealtimes or gifts for friends and family. Festive-themed sharing packs of Coca-Cola Original Taste, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar and for the first […] Talking Retail November 2, 2022November 2, 2022 < 1 min read Coca ColaHoliday & EventsPartnershipsDept. Nonfood 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Ranked: Gen Z’s Favorite Brands, Compared with Older Generations Can I share this graphic? Yes. Visualizations are free to share and post in their original form across the web—even for publishers. Please link back to this page and attribute Visual Capitalist. When do I need a license? Licenses are required for some commercial uses, translations, or layout modifications. You can even whitelabel our visualizations. […] Visual Capitalist November 2, 2022November 4, 2022 4 min read ConsumersMarketing: SocialDept. ApparelStreamingGoogleTikTokAssociatesPepsiCoSustainabilityData & InsightsAmazonWalmartMarketing: BroadcastKraftHeinzGovernmentMeta (Facebook)Dollar TreeDoorDashESG and CSRFood DeliveryDept. NonfoodMondelezThick DataDept. Toys & GamesDept. HBCMars Inc.TwitterCoca ColaConsultingTechnology & InnovationTargetKellogg's 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation How Brands Can Use Web3 To Their Advantage There’s no doubt about it – web3 and blockchain technology is poised to become a pillar of our economy in the coming years. But for now, can brands really benefit from web3 technology? The answer is a resounding YES. Today, we’ll explore some of the ways that brands can leverage web3 to stand out from […] Branding Strategy October 27, 2022October 27, 2022 4 min read CryptoNFTTechnology & InnovationStrategyMarketing: BrandConsumersMetaverseDept. ApparelTrends: TechMarketing: In StoreEconomyCustomer ExperiencePartnershipsPredictions and ForecastsDept. FuelblockchainCompetitionMarketing: SocialPhilanthropyDept. Toys & GamesDept. NonfoodTargetMarketing: TradePricing & PromotionsCoca ColaCPG: Adult BeverageConsultingESG and CSR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation How Retailers Can Find Success in the Metaverse Customer experience (CX) is as important as ever, but meeting customers where they are has become significantly more complex. As technology adoption has exploded, consumers get and engage with content from many sources, including the metaverse. Though it has existed in certain circles for years, the public really became aware of the metaverse when Facebook […] Shannon Flanagan October 26, 2022October 26, 2022 3 min read MetaverseConsumersMeta (Facebook)Trends: TechCustomer ExperienceShoppersTechnology & InnovationDept. ApparelMarketing: SocialCompetitionMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: In StoreESG and CSRCoca ColaMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionThick DataEconomyBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Finance Coca-Cola raises full-year outlook as earnings beat expectations Coca-Cola on Tuesday raised its full-year outlook for adjusted earnings per share and organic revenue growth. CNBC October 26, 2022October 26, 2022 < 1 min read Results & InvestmentCoca ColaDept. Natural / OrganicHealth & Wellness 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Top 100 Retail Technology Influencers List interview: Celia Van Wickel As part of a series of interviews with those who made it on to the RTIH Top 100 Retail Technology Influencers List, we discuss the likes of rapid delivery services, the metaverse, drones, micro-fulfilment, and autonomous solutions with Celia Van Wickel, Global Director and Head of Omnichannel Analytics at Mars Wrigley Confectionery. RTIH: What does […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub October 21, 2022October 21, 2022 5 min read Technology & InnovationMarketing: SocialDeliveryTrends: TechMetaverseAmazonData & InsightsQ CommerceCOVID19Marketing: Retail MediaBOPISPredictions and ForecastsCostcoInstacartShoppersBig DataResults & InvestmentOperations & Supply Chainsocial commerceOmnichannelTargetBrick and MortarESG and CSRTescoKrogerKellogg'sTikTokStart UpsStrategyWalmartTrends: RetailInternational - UKMars Inc.AssociatesAutonomous VehiclesCoca ColaInsight ProvidersDept. BakeryHealth & WellnessDept. FreshAI / ML 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Former Best Buy CEO Brad Anderson joins Spacee advisory board Spacee, a US-based startup which provides computer vision and AI solutions for businesses, has added Bradbury “Brad” Anderson, the former Best Buy CEO and Vice Chairman, to its advisory board. Anderson retired from Best Buy in 2009 after 36 years with the company. He started as a salesperson for Sound of Music, a small chain […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub October 19, 2022October 19, 2022 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationExecutivesMarketing: SocialBest BuyTwitterBrick and MortarMetaverseCoca ColaDept. FreshOperations & Supply ChainShoppersTrends: TechWalmart 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Retail tech startup Flux closes digital receipts network in UK Digital receipts startup Flux is shutting down operations in the UK. Founded in 2016, the firm was accepted on to the Barclays London-based FinTech accelerator programme, Rise, and graduated in 2017. Barclays took a minority stake in the company in 2020. Those using its app received digital receipts and cash back offers from such retailers […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub October 13, 2022October 13, 2022 2 min read International - UKTechnology & InnovationMarketing: SocialTwitterConsumersShoppersExecutivesPricing & PromotionsOperations & Supply ChainTrends: FinanceDept. BeverageCoca Cola 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers How To Build the Most Profitable Ecommerce Business and a Sure-fire Plan for a Successful Exit | DSI “[In] today’s market, acquirers want to buy a fully-formed asset. There was a time when every big conglomerate had a venture fund that was created to get into companies early and acquire them before they had to overpay. Now, these big conglomerates are willing to overpay. They’re willing to overpay for a more fully-formed company […] Digital Shelf Institute October 10, 2022October 10, 2022 6 min read AcquisitionMerchandisingPartnershipsOperations & Supply ChainResults & InvestmentGovernmentTargetPredictions and ForecastsPodcastsLegal & CriminalEconomyMarketing: SocialStrategyOmnichannelMergersConsumersMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: In StoreShoppersAssociatesDept. GroceryDept. BeverageData & InsightsStart UpsCoca ColaAmazonPepsiCoVendors 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category Burts’ festive Maple Glazed Pigs in Blankets chips return Independent snack maker, Burts Chips, is bringing back its Christmas inspired Maple Pigs in Blankets potato chips for 2022. On the back of phenomenal sales in 2021 with the crisps exclusively available via Costa Coffee, the flavour will now be available to all outlets. This year Burts Chips has brought a raft of NPD and […] Talking Retail October 6, 2022October 6, 2022 < 1 min read Dept. GroceryHoliday & EventsDept. BeverageCoca Cola 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Beverage Coca-Cola kicks off football World Cup marketing campaign Coca-Cola will today launch its FIFA World Cup 2022 campaign, “Believing is Magic”. The new campaign will run across TV, Radio, out-of-home, social media and digital platforms into November. The new TV advert will air for the first time during the Women’s England vs USA match this Friday. Also, for the fifth time, Coca-Cola and […] Talking Retail October 5, 2022October 5, 2022 < 1 min read Coca ColaMarketing: BroadcastMarketing: SocialMarketing: OOHESG and CSR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Department: Nonfood Corporate Strategy Corporate Finance ESG Media & Marketing Agencies & Vendors Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Holiday & Events Operations & Supply Chain Millennials Dominated Holiday Shopping Spend — Here’s What it Means for 2023 In a year when holiday spending on gifts, travel and entertainment was down 1 percent from the year prior, one age group bucked that trend in a huge way. Millennials, perhaps aided by increased incomes due to “The Great Reshuffle,” told us it would spend a whopping 11 percent more than it did in 2021, […] Written by Kelly Pedersen January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Department: Consumer Durables ESG Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Holiday & Events Operations & Supply Chain Stores & Formats Retail Traffic Trends #112: Consumer Habits 2023 While some trends come and go, there were a few trends that have stayed with consumers throughout the year. As online shopping continues to be a popular choice for consumers, physical stores can offer shoppers perks that e-commerce can’t replicate. This week we look at trends to increase foot traffic and customer loyalty. […] Written by Doorcounts January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery - Natural Channel: Grocery - Natural Data & Insights Technology & Innovation Stores & Formats Just Walk Out gives Whole Foods stores an edge, data shows The two stores in the chain outfitted with Amazon’s checkout-free technology did better in some ways than nearby locations without the automated system during the second half of 2022, Placer.ai found. Written by Grocery Dive January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Channel: Grocery Department: Food Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces ShopRite adds online filters to help shoppers choose products and recipes The improvements are intended to help shoppers find products and recipes that meet specific criteria, such as dairy-free, vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free. Written by Grocery Dive January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Department: Nonfood Data & Insights Technology & Innovation 7 online grocery trends for retailers to watch Online grocery shopping is here to stay. Top online grocery trends include AI tools, drone delivery, data security, and ready-made meals. Written by Future of Commerce January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked