Department: Beverage New Bacardi and Coke RTD Bacardi and Coca-Cola have partnered to launch a new ready-to-drink (RTD) serve. While this is the first time Bacardi and Coca-Cola have launched in a RTD format, the brand wants to highlight that the story started more than a century ago. Elaine Maher, associate director,… This story continues at New Bacardi and Coke RTD Or […] Talking Retail April 17, 2025April 17, 2025 < 1 min read CPG: Adult BeverageCoca ColaDept. BeverageDept. Adult Bev 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Inside BodyArmor’s new visual identity and largest campaign to date The Coca-Cola-owned beverage aims to separate itself from a crowded category with a bold new look and ads that ask consumers to “Choose Better.” MarketingDive April 17, 2025April 17, 2025 < 1 min read Dept. BeverageConsumersCoca Cola 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats Coca-Cola highlights role of convenience stores as it celebrates 125th GB anniversary Britain’s high streets may be suffering amid the cost-of-living crisis, but according to new research released today (16 April), its ‘corner shops’ are enjoying a resurgence – with nearly a quarter of consumers (23%) depending on them more than any other retail outlet. The research… This story continues at Coca-Cola highlights role of convenience stores […] Talking Retail April 16, 2025April 16, 2025 < 1 min read Coca ColaBrick and MortarTechnology & InnovationConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Rob Barnes departs Asda and CIO role after driving technology change across the business Rob Barnes has left grocery giant Asda where, for the past 15 months, he held the position of Chief Information Officer. In a LinkedIn post, Barnes, who joined Asda from Marks and Spencer, said: “Thanks for your messages this week folks! As some of you have seen, I’ve taken the decision to leave Asda. It’s […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub April 16, 2025April 16, 2025 5 min read Technology & InnovationAIData & InsightsShoppersMarketing: Social MediaCustomer ExperienceDept. NonfoodESG and CSROmnichannelExecutivesInternational - UKOperations & Supply ChainBrick and MortarPredictions and ForecastsWalmartDeliveryMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: In StoreMarketing: TradePricing & PromotionsStrategySustainabilityTargetTech: CashierlessTikTokTwitterTrends: TechVendorsGovernmentAssociatesCoca ColaConsumersDept. ApparelDept. BeverageStore Location 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Beverage Why Minute Maid is teaming with WWE to punch up its new brand platform The sponsorship supports “Bring the Juice,” which serves as the culmination of several years of brand transformation work. MarketingDive April 10, 2025April 10, 2025 < 1 min read Coca ColaDept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Costco Destination Dinning Costco has long been recognized as a destination for consumers seeking Ready-to-Eat (RTE) and Heat-and-Eat fresh prepared foods. This strategic focus has significantly enhanced customer satisfaction and loyalty, positioning Costco as a leader in the grocerant niche—a sector characterized by the fusion of grocery and restaurant-quality offerings. Steven Johnson, Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA-based […] Grocerant Guru April 6, 2025April 6, 2025 4 min read CostcoShoppersData & InsightsDept. GroceryConsumersDept. FreshDept. BeverageDept. PetCompetitionCustomer ExperiencePredictions and ForecastsDept. PerimeterTechnology & InnovationTrends: RetailMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionDeliveryDept. NonfoodOperations & Supply ChainPepsiCoPricing & PromotionsRestaurantsStrategyThick DataTrends: Food and BeverageDept. Fresh PreparedCoca Cola 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Absolut Vodka & Sprite launches watermelon variant Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) has unveiled Absolut Vodka & Sprite Watermelon – the brand’s first-ever flavour innovation. Available nationwide now, the 250ml cans combine Sprite’s signature crisp taste with Absolut Vodka’s smoothness and a burst of refreshing watermelon – the flavour of summer in a… This story continues at Absolut Vodka & Sprite launches watermelon […] Talking Retail April 1, 2025April 1, 2025 < 1 min read Coca ColaDept. Adult BevDept. FreshTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Beverage Coca-Cola relaunches ‘Share a Coke’ campaign Coca-Cola is bringing back its ‘Share a Coke’ campaign, offering fresh brand experiences and inviting a new generation to experience the magic of personalised connection. The first-of-its-kind campaign, which sparked a global phenomenon by swapping iconic Coca-Cola logos for personalised names, returns with “an even… This story continues at Coca-Cola relaunches ‘Share a Coke’ campaign […] Talking Retail March 27, 2025March 27, 2025 < 1 min read Coca ColaReturnsDept. Fresh 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Beverage Coke refreshes ‘Share a Coke’ to reach Gen Z with digital experiences The brand is bringing back an iconic effort with a focus on shareability and customization to engage a cohort of digital natives that crave authenticity. MarketingDive March 26, 2025March 26, 2025 < 1 min read Coca ColaConsumersCustomer Experience 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation You Don’t Have Customers, you Have Fans, so Put on a Show There’s a lot retailers can learn from the success of immersive location-based entertainment spaces this past year. The Sphere in Las Vegas reimagined concertgoing, giving music lovers 360 degrees of eye-popping real-time visuals synced to music; Meow Wolf has reimagined museum visits; and Hollywood is taking its first stab at immersing fans in their favorite […] Retail TouchPoints March 20, 2025March 20, 2025 4 min read Technology & InnovationAIShoppersConsumersDept. NonfoodMarketing: Social MediaDept. Toys & GamesResults & InvestmentCoca ColaDept. ApparelExecutivesBrick and MortarData & InsightsPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationMeta (Facebook)Marketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: In StoreESG and CSRStreamingStore LocationOwned Brands (Private Label)GoogleInternational - UKHoliday & EventsGovernmentTikTokDept. BeverageCOVID19Agencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Beverage Coke Zero Sugar applauds sports fans’ hard work in March Madness campaign The brand is extending its “Best Coke Ever?” platform with an effort spanning TV, out-of-home, experiential and a Coke Zero Sugar Thirsty Fan Cam. MarketingDive March 18, 2025March 18, 2025 < 1 min read Coca ColaHoliday & EventsMarketing: OOHMarketing: Broadcast 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Beverage Publicis’ Coke media account win could be landing at just the right time Activity in the prebiotic soda space is primed to ramp up as Coke promotes its first offering in the category and PepsiCo acquires Poppi. MarketingDive March 17, 2025March 17, 2025 < 1 min read Coca ColaAgenciesPepsiCoDept. BeverageAcquisition 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Consumers Know What is Right and What They Want: The Role of Legacy DEI Programs in the Food Industry Consumers have long demonstrated that they know what is right and what they want when it comes to corporate policies, including Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. The recent consumer-driven responses to major retailers’ handling of DEI initiatives—such as Costco’s increase in web […] Grocerant Guru March 12, 2025March 12, 2025 4 min read ConsumersInclusivityDept. GroceryData & InsightsRestaurantsMarketing: BrandPepsiCoTargetCostcoMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionWalmartStore LocationESG and CSRCoca ColaShoppersEconomyConsultingDept. FuelBrick and MortarOperations & Supply ChainVendorsExecutivesAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation What Coca-Cola has learned on its generative AI journey so far Pratik Thakar, head of generative AI for The Coca-Cola Company, explains how the beverage giant is applying the tech throughout its organization. MarketingDive March 10, 2025March 10, 2025 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationAICoca ColaDept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Merchandising Monster Energy offers chance to win UFC experience Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) has announced the launch of Monster Energy’s latest promotion in partnership with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC. From now until Wednesday 30th April, Monster Energy fans can scan QR codes on in-store POS or visit MonsterEnergy.com to enter for a chance… This story continues at Monster Energy offers chance to win […] Talking Retail March 6, 2025March 6, 2025 < 1 min read Pricing & PromotionsMarketing: In StoreCoca Cola 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Beverage Why Sprite is making Chill a permanent part of its brand portfolio Sprite brand director Kate Schaufelberger details how last year’s sales benchmarks made the shift from LTO to permanent addition a “no-brainer.” MarketingDive March 3, 2025March 3, 2025 < 1 min read Coca Cola 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Beverage How Powerade’s March Madness campaign takes aim at Gatorade CMO Tom Gargiulo explains how “It Takes More To Get This Far” seeks to build on the Coca-Cola brand’s recent momentum. MarketingDive February 25, 2025February 25, 2025 < 1 min read Coca ColaPepsiCoHoliday & EventsExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights RTIH’s Secret Shopper heads to Regent Street, London and lululemon’s biggest EMEA store lululemon is one of those brands that, once you try it, you’re hooked. Their leggings fit like a dream, their loungewear is effortlessly chic, and their accessories blend practicality with style. So, when I heard they were opening a brand new flagship store on Regent Street, I knew I had to be there on opening […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub February 24, 2025February 24, 2025 6 min read Data & InsightsMarketing: Social MediaMeta (Facebook)Dept. ApparelShoppersTechnology & InnovationDept. BeverageInternational - UKAssociatesDept. DairyStore LocationFlagship StoresBrick and MortarOcadoPricing & PromotionsOmnichannelMarketing: In StoreSustainabilityResults & InvestmentPop UpsOwned Brands (Private Label)Health & WellnessMarketing: TradeHoliday & EventsDept. FuelCoca ColaDept. NonfoodDept. FreshDept. GroceryTwitter 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing How the Rise of Streaming is Democratizing TV Advertising As connected TV (CTV) rapidly becomes the dominant method for consuming television, it also has become the fastest-growing ad channel in the U.S., accounting for one in every 10 dollars spent on digital advertising, according to Emarketer. In fact, U.S. brands alone spent more than $28 billion on CTV advertising last year, making up one-third of the total […] Retail TouchPoints February 22, 2025February 22, 2025 5 min read Marketing: BroadcastStreamingTechnology & InnovationAIESG and CSRMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: Digital MediaConsumersTargetDept. FreshStrategyMeta (Facebook)ExecutivesCoca ColaDept. PerimeterDept. NonfoodGooglePredictions and ForecastsDept. FuelSponsoredDept. DairyData & InsightsAgencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Beverage Campaign Trail: Sprite locks in NBA stars Anthony Edwards, Kevin Garnett Johannes Leonardo helped craft a social-first campaign that captures true-to-life conversations between stars from different generations. MarketingDive February 21, 2025February 21, 2025 < 1 min read Coca ColaESG and CSR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Adobe secures data collaborations between brands, publishers with new tool Warner Bros. Discovery is the latest publisher to integrate with an offering that has been piloted by Coca-Cola and GroupM’s Wavemaker. MarketingDive February 20, 2025February 20, 2025 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationData & InsightsCoca Cola 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Coca-Cola takes on Olipop and Poppi with new prebiotic soda brand, Simply Pop The U.S. prebiotic soda category has more than doubled over the last five years. CNBC February 18, 2025February 18, 2025 < 1 min read Dept. BeverageCoca Cola 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage How Coca-Cola is marketing Simply Pop, its first prebiotic soda As consumers increasingly reach for better-for-you options, the beverage giant is entering a market dominated by brands like Poppi and Olipop. MarketingDive February 18, 2025February 18, 2025 < 1 min read Dept. BeverageCoca ColaConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation London calling as Landsec extends its long-term Piccadilly Lights partnership with Ocean Outdoor Landsec has extended its partnership with Ocean Outdoor which manages the digital out of home (DOOH) contract for Piccadilly Lights in London. Under the terms of the agreement, Ocean will continue to manage content for the advertising DOOH screen well into the next decade, and work with Landsec on The Venue which sits beneath the […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub February 17, 2025February 17, 2025 3 min read Technology & InnovationAIInternational - UKMarketing: OOHData & InsightsMarketing: Social MediaCoca ColaOmnichannelHoliday & EventsTescoTech: CashierlessPepsiCoPredictions and ForecastsTikTokPricing & PromotionsTrends: TechOperations & Supply ChainDeliveryTwitterBrick and MortarCOVID19Dept. ApparelExecutivesDept. HBCInclusivityMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionAgencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Beverage Coca-Cola says it will sell more soda in plastic bottles if aluminum tariffs take effect Coca-Cola can also find domestic aluminum sources and increase the price for customers, CEO James Quincey said. CNBC February 11, 2025February 11, 2025 < 1 min read Coca ColaGovernmentDept. BeverageExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Beverage Fanta adds more fruity twists to its Zero Sugar range Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) has launched three new Zero Sugar flavour variants – Fanta Zero Apple, Fanta Zero Raspberry and limited-edition Fanta Tutti Frutti Zero Sugar. Rob Yeomans, vice-president, commercial development at Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) GB, said: “We’re excited to be expanding our core… This story continues at Fanta adds more fruity twists to […] Talking Retail February 11, 2025February 11, 2025 < 1 min read Coca ColaGovernment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Beverage Coca-Cola sales easily top estimates as global demand rises Shares of Coke have risen 7% over the past year, raising its market cap up to $275 billion. CNBC February 11, 2025February 11, 2025 < 1 min read Coca Cola 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Beverage Coke rolls out an ice cream truck to boost new orange cream flavor Soundtracked by Mariah Carey’s “Fantasy,” ads for the latest launch tap into childhood nostalgia. MarketingDive February 10, 2025February 10, 2025 < 1 min read Dept. FrozenCoca Cola 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Boom Times For ChatGPT ChatGPT vs. the competition. Source: SimilarWeb ChatGPT is booming. After months of stagnant usage in early 2024, the chatbot hit an inflection point and is now far outpacing its competition, according to new data from analytics firm Similarweb. OpenAI’s flagship bot hit 3.8 billion visits on desktop and mobile web in January 2025, more than […] Bigtechnology February 7, 2025February 7, 2025 5 min read AITechnology & InnovationChatGPTData & InsightsBigTechAmazonPodcastsCompetitionMarketing: Social MediaLegal & CriminalAssociatesGoogleHoliday & EventsStreamingMarketing: BroadcastExecutivesGovernmentData VisualizationMarketing: VoiceAcquisitionStrategyResults & InvestmentFlagship StoresOperations & Supply ChainCoca ColaSponsoredStore LocationTech: RoboticsAutonomous VehiclesDelivery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Beverage Campaign Trail: Coca-Cola travels across decades to tell a family story A culturally rich short film by “Black-ish” creator Kenya Barris captures how the marketer’s portfolio and the world have evolved over the years. MarketingDive February 7, 2025February 7, 2025 < 1 min read Coca Cola 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Operations & Supply Chain International Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Operations & Supply Chain Q1 2025 Top Retail Trends What happened in retail in Q1? (A lot!) What’s up: 🔺 Tariffs 🔺 Supply chain shifts 🔺 AI adoption 🔺 Value-oriented retailers’ store counts What’s down 🔻 Retailers with declining relevance 🔻 The status quo and certainty 🔻 DEI programs Written by Lisa Goller March 24, 2025March 24, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Drug Department: HBC Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Corporate Strategy Corporate Finance Media & Marketing Retailer Media Retail Ecosystem Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Retail Operations Associates & Employees Stores & Formats Walgreens Agrees to $10B Sycamore Partners Acquisition Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) has finalized a deal with private equity firm Sycamore Partners to take the company private after being in the stock market for nearly 100 years. Sycamore will pay $11.45 per share in cash for the Walgreens business, according to a company announcement. Shareholders can receive up to $3 more per share […] Written by Retail TouchPoints March 7, 2025March 7, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Corporate Strategy Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen resigns after ethics review His departure follows a company board investigation into conduct “unrelated to the business,” the grocer said. Written by Grocery Dive March 3, 2025March 3, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Department & Category Department: Food Department: HBC Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Corporate Strategy Corporate Finance ESG Partnerships & Alt Profit Media & Marketing Agencies & Vendors Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Associates & Employees Operations & Supply Chain Owned Brands (Private Label) Stores & Formats Kroger Announces Resignation of CEO Rodney McMullen The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced that Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Rodney McMullen has resigned from the Company following a Board investigation of his personal conduct that, while unrelated to the business, was inconsistent with Kroger's Policy on Business Ethics. Written by Kroger Press Releases March 3, 2025March 3, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Partnerships & Alt Profit Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Valentine’s Day flower sales could shift to FTD, other brands in 2025 1-800-Flowers still leads in US, FTD is gaining share 1-800-Flowers is the largest flower service by sales headed into Valentine’s Day 2025, according to Earnest credit card data. However, the industry stalwart is likely to lose share this season if recent trends continue. Access chart in Dash. 1-800-Flowers commanded 37.0% of Valentine’s Day flower sales […] Written by Earnest Research February 11, 2025February 11, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked