Retail Ecosystem 5 takeaways from Groceryshop 2023 The annual industry event focused on practical solutions designed to address key priorities for retailers, including reducing shrink, improving checkout technology and cutting through the digital clutter. Grocery Dive September 25, 2023September 25, 2023 < 1 min read Industry Conferences and EventsTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem 6 cool tech things we saw at Groceryshop [[“value”:”Check out the tech on display at this year’s Groceryshop in Las Vegas”]] Supermarket News September 23, 2023September 23, 2023 < 1 min read Industry Conferences and EventsTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery SpartanNash e-commerce director details personal shopper training The certification process includes hours of “challenging” online courses and in-person testing, the company’s director of e-commerce and digital experience said at Groceryshop. Grocery Dive September 22, 2023September 22, 2023 < 1 min read SpartanNashShoppersRegional GroceryIndustry Conferences and Events 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem The Friday Checkout: Groceryshop gets back to basics The annual grocery industry conference pivoted this year toward a focus on efficiency and boosting profitability, with in-store technology playing a leading role on the show floor. Grocery Dive September 22, 2023September 22, 2023 < 1 min read Industry Conferences and EventsTechnology & InnovationMarketing: In Store 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces To Tackle Workforce Issues, Retail Leaders Need to Display Their Vulnerability With our Editors Perspectives column, you’ll get insights and opinions from the Retail TouchPoints editorial team as they dig into the latest trends in retail, marketing and tech. “Vulnerability is not winning or losing; it’s having the courage to show up and be seen when we have no control over the outcome. Vulnerability is not weakness; it’s […] Retail TouchPoints September 22, 2023September 22, 2023 4 min read Health & WellnessAssociatesExecutivesTechnology & InnovationConsumersMarketing: Social MediaData & InsightsTrader JoesTrends: RetailThick DataAmazonConsultingCOVID19DeliveryShoppersPredictions and ForecastsIndustry Conferences and EventsWalmart 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem The Innovation Conversation: In Search Of Actionable Data @ GroceryShop 2023 The continuing goal of “The Innovation Conversation” is to explore some facet of the fast-changing, technology-driven retail landscape and how it affects businesses and consumers. It is, we think, fertile territory … and one that Tom Furphy – a former Amazon executive who led the team that developed Amazon Fresh, and currently CEO and Managing […] MorningNewsBeat September 22, 2023September 22, 2023 < 1 min read Industry Conferences and EventsTechnology & InnovationData & InsightsConsumersMarketing: Social MediaAmazonExecutivesPartnershipsPredictions and ForecastsResults & InvestmentDept. FreshShoppersPodcastsTrends: Retail 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Hy-Vee launches RedMedia omnichannel retail media network Hy-Vee launched the full-scale version of its retail media network, called Hy-Vee RedMedia, at the Groceryshop 2023 conference this week in Las Vegas. The West Des Moines, Iowa-based retailer described the platform as a disruptor in the retail media landscape that will connect brands directly with Hy-Vee’s customer base across multiple platforms, including both online […] Supermarket News September 22, 2023September 25, 2023 2 min read Hy-VeeRegional GroceryMarketing: Retail MediaShoppersOmnichannelData & InsightsPartnershipsConsumersMarketing: In StorePredictions and ForecastsIndustry Conferences and EventsCustomer ExperienceDept. Adult BevDept. BeverageBrick and MortarMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationTrends: MarketingDept. HBCESG and CSRHealth & WellnessBig DataMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: TradeOperations & Supply ChainTargetDept. PharmacyAgencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem Thanks from the Content Guy Just wanted to say thank you to all the folks who showed up at our party last night at GroceryShop. We had a packed house – lots of longtime MNB readers, some newbies, and even a couple of folks who I think we converted to our little community. It was great fun! And one other […] MorningNewsBeat September 21, 2023September 21, 2023 < 1 min read Industry Conferences and EventsSponsored 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Study: Uptick In Online Grocery Shopping, Plus High Satisfaction Levels Acosta Group is out with its annual online grocery shopping study, concluding that there has been “a slight uptick in online grocery shopping over last year, with 55% of grocery shoppers buying groceries online at least some of the time. This upward trend is driven by more consumers who are shopping online regularly but still […] MorningNewsBeat September 20, 2023September 20, 2023 2 min read ConsumersShoppersDeliveryMarketing: In StoreVendorsBOPISOmnichannelPredictions and ForecastsIndustry Conferences and EventsInstacartDept. FreshCOVID19UnileverUbereatsPricing & PromotionsMarketing: TradeMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionDoorDashDept. RefrigeratedFood DeliveryEconomyExecutivesData & InsightsDept. PerimeterWalmartDept. DairyBig Data 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing FaceTime with the Content Guy: Nomad Feet & Wandering Toes As you read/watch this, I’m on my way to GroceryShop in Las Vegas, which is great for so many reasons. One of the best things about it – the MNB party that we’re doing on Wednesday night. Details below – I hope you can join us! The post FaceTime with the Content Guy: Nomad Feet […] MorningNewsBeat September 19, 2023September 19, 2023 < 1 min read Marketing: Social MediaIndustry Conferences and Events 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery SN Top 10: Kroger, Aldi, Sprouts top the week's headlines [[“value”:” In this week’s recap of the Top 10 most popular Supermarket News articles, Kroger, Albertsons may sell off stores to C&S Wholesale Grocers in anticipation of merger deal. Kroger and Albertsons could be close to selling an undisclosed number to C&S Wholesale Grocers, as a means towards cinching regulatory approval for the […] Supermarket News September 11, 2023September 11, 2023 2 min read Regional GroceryKrogerBrick and MortarAlbertsons / SafewayAldiLegal & CriminalAcquisitionExecutivesDivestituresWalgreensLidlIndustry Conferences and EventsWhole FoodsSustainabilityDept. FreshC&S Wholesale GrocersGovernmentMergersDept. GroceryAmazonDept. HBCAhold DelhaizeDept. DairyWalmartHEB 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Digital Influence in the Omnichannel World with Coca-Cola’s Walid Benchama The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by Walid Benchama, Global Director of Shopper & Channel Insights at the Coca-Cola Company, Follow Walid Benchama on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oualidbenchamaFollow Coca-Cola on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-coca-cola-company/ Follow Coca-Cola online at: https://www.coca-colacompany.com/ Walid answers these questions:1) Walid, your career journeys crosses countries and has both brand management and […] The CPG Guys September 9, 2023September 9, 2023 2 min read Coca ColaTechnology & InnovationMarketing: Social MediaOmnichannelAIData & InsightsPodcastsConsumersShoppersMarketing: ShopperMarketing: BrandAssociatesIndustry Conferences and Events 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem Groceryshop lineup features Kroger CEO [[“value”:”Ahold CEO JJ Fleeman will also lead a keynote”]] Supermarket News September 6, 2023September 18, 2023 < 1 min read Industry Conferences and EventsExecutivesKrogerAhold Delhaize 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Capturing the Growing Spending Power of Gen Z and Gen Alpha Gen Z and their younger counterparts in Gen Alpha are often referred to as “digital natives.” But what exactly does that mean? And more importantly, how does this “native” status impact the methods brands use to engage these current and future consumers? A panel at the June 2023 Retail Innovation Conference & Expo provided answers […] Retail TouchPoints August 18, 2023August 21, 2023 4 min read ConsumersShoppersSustainabilityReturnsMarketing: Social MediaRecommerceDept. ApparelDept. NonfoodTechnology & InnovationDept. FuelData & InsightsMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionAssociatesFood DeliveryDeliveryStore LocationStrategyOperations & Supply ChainIndustry Conferences and EventsPredictions and ForecastsBig DataTikTokEconomyMarketing: BrandDept. GroceryTrends: RetailDept. FreshAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem Come Join The Content Guy At GroceryShop 2023 I’ll be at GroceryShop 2023 in Las Vegas next month and am planning to host a get-together of MNB readers on Wednesday evening, September 20. If you’re going to be there and would like to join me, send me an email and I’ll start to pull together a list. I’ll send you details as we […] MorningNewsBeat August 15, 2023August 15, 2023 < 1 min read Industry Conferences and EventsStrategy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Why Images Are Essential for Best-In-Class Digital Experiences DSI “The role of the image as the first moment of truth in the gateway to consideration has never been more powerful.” — Jehan Hamedi, Founder and CEO, Vizit Product detail pages (PDPs) feature vital information customers need to make an informed buying decision, from product descriptions to pricing details. Many of these page elements produce […] Digital Shelf Institute August 14, 2023August 14, 2023 9 min read Technology & InnovationAIConsumersShoppersMerchandisingPackagingData & InsightsDept. GroceryCustomer ExperienceMarketing: In StoreOmnichannelMarketing: Social MediaExecutivesMarketing: ShopperDept. FreshDept. PerimeterPodcastsPartnershipsDept. PetTargetDept. HBCResults & InvestmentWalmartBig DataDept. NonfoodESG and CSRIndustry Conferences and EventsOwned Brands (Private Label)StrategySustainability 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing What It Takes to Maintain Youth Culture Relevance with Brie Olson CEO, PacSun Joining us for the second of three episodes recorded live at last month’s Lead Innovation Summit is Brie Olson, CEO of PacSun, a leading lifestyle brand that sells apparel and related items designed for teens and young adults. In a wide-ranging interview we explore how to be remarkably relevant with GenZ customers. In particular we […] Remarkable Retail Podcast August 8, 2023August 8, 2023 3 min read Marketing: Social MediaExecutivesTechnology & InnovationShoppersPodcastsAmazonCompetitionDept. ApparelTwitterIndustry Conferences and EventsMerchandisingInternational - North AmericaDept. GroceryPredictions and ForecastsResults & InvestmentStrategyMarketing: In StoreSustainabilityData & InsightsHealth & WellnessESG and CSREconomyTikTokConsumersConsultingPartnerships 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables Pornhub Apparel talks favourite products and style tips with Jada Kai for Model Spotlight section Adult entertainment site Pornhub’s e-commerce venture, Pornhub Apparel, has launched a Model Spotlight section, in which it chats to star performers about their top products and style tips, and offers people the chance to shop their favourite merch. The latest interview is with Jada Kai, aka Melissa Bulanhagui, a former Team USA figure skater who […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub July 30, 2023July 30, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. ApparelMarketing: Social MediaTwitterShopifyPop UpsDept. BeverageTechnology & InnovationPricing & PromotionsIndustry Conferences and EventsFood DeliveryDoorDashDeliveryBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces NGA applauds proposed updates to FTC, DOJ merger enforcement guidelines The trade group said the changes would “significantly” alter the review standards regarding mergers where a union of competing buyers lessens competition for other sellers. Grocery Dive July 20, 2023July 20, 2023 < 1 min read MergersGovernmentIndustry Conferences and EventsCompetitionAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces NGA Says It “Welcomes” Bipartisan Focus On Antitrust Policies The National Grocers Association (NGA) yesterday said that it was heartened by a bipartisan discussion of competition policy that took place during a House Judiciary Committee meeting last week at which Federal Trade Commissioner Chair Lina Khan testified. According to NGA’s statement, “Key Republicans and Democrats found some rare common ground in their lines of […] MorningNewsBeat July 19, 2023July 19, 2023 2 min read GovernmentIndustry Conferences and EventsLegal & CriminalCompetitionBrick and MortarMarketing: In StoreMergersExecutivesEconomyDept. GroceryShoppersTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category Right-Sizing Packages: Minimizing Costs, Environmental Impact, and Enhancing CX In today’s era of booming e-commerce, the significance of efficient packaging cannot be overstated. As we strive towards a greener and more sustainable future, it’s essential for companies to address this issue by implementing right-sizing strategies. By customizing packaging to fit each shipment precisely, businesses can enhance customer satisfaction, reduce costs, and mitigate the environmental […] Steve Larsen July 13, 2023July 13, 2023 2 min read SustainabilityPackagingConsumersCustomer ExperienceESG and CSRShoppersOperations & Supply ChainPredictions and ForecastsDept. FuelDeliveryIndustry Conferences and EventsThick Data 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem Pop Up Grocer a ‘platform for possibility’ for emerging brands Founder Emily Schildt discusses sourcing and merchandising strategies at Summer Fancy Food Show. Food Business News July 11, 2023July 11, 2023 < 1 min read Pop UpsMerchandisingIndustry Conferences and EventsDept. Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retailer Media A great exchange of ideas and new insights at the P2PI Retail Media Summit! In this MPG Wrap Up, Bryan Gildenberg talks with MPG omnichannel leader Heather Campain to get her takeaways on the evolution of retail media measurement, and the need for end-to-end planning in the ever-evolving omnichannel marketplace. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for the latest from Market Performance Group. Market Performance Group July 8, 2023July 8, 2023 < 1 min read Marketing: Retail MediaOmnichannelIndustry Conferences and EventsData & InsightsMarketing: Social MediaStrategy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem Retail Media Summit 2023 Recap The CPG Guys co-hosts PVSB 2nd Bryan Gildenberg are joined by Allume Group CEO and #Fresh4 co-host Andrea Leigh recording in Chicago at the Path to Purchase Institute Retail Media Summit 2023. Follow Andrea Leigh on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreakleigh/Follow Allume Group on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/allumegroup/Follow Allume Group online at: https://allumegroup.com/Follow the Path to Purchase Institute […] The CPG Guys June 30, 2023June 30, 2023 < 1 min read Marketing: Retail MediaPodcastsMarketing: Social MediaIndustry Conferences and EventsMarketing: ShopperTechnology & InnovationExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Customer Effort Score: What it is and How to Use it Broadly speaking, a customer effort score measures how easy or difficult it is for a customer to resolve a given issue with a company’s customer service team. Have you ever waited your turn to speak to a customer service representative, only to be transferred to another agent? Have you ever waited on hold so long […] Reilly Nolan June 29, 2023July 11, 2023 4 min read ShoppersIndustry Conferences and EventsCustomer ExperienceTechnology & InnovationAIThick DataConsumersOmnichannelInsight ProvidersMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: Social MediaStrategyExecutivesDept. Nonfood 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Restaurants Dom’s Kitchen and Market Summer Ready-2-Eat and Heat-N-Eat Restaurant Style Menu Diane Adam recently wrote: “Grocery stores are like people—they come in all different shapes and sizes. And here at The Local Checkout, I’ll be taking a closer look through a wide lens of independent grocery stores. Because just like people—they all matter” The team at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® home of the Grocerant […] Grocerant Guru June 28, 2023June 28, 2023 3 min read RestaurantsData & InsightsDept. GroceryMarketing: Social MediaBrick and MortarHealth & WellnessShoppersIndustry Conferences and EventsSustainabilityGovernmentTwitterMeta (Facebook)Dept. FreshConsumersPartnershipsESG and CSRDept. PerimeterDept. Fresh Prepared 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category Summer Fancy Food Show trends: Elevated snacks, alcohol-free sips, upgraded breakfast Specialty food market set to reach $207 billion in sales by year end. Food Business News June 26, 2023June 26, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. GroceryIndustry Conferences and EventsDept. Adult Bev 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
International Study reveals UK cities with cheapest and most expensive grocery shop The increased price of food shopping is the number one reason behind higher living costs, with 95% of households feeling the strain when it comes to their groceries, according to recent ONS data. With this in mind, CIA Landlord Insurance has looked into which cities across the UK offer the cheapest grocery shop, when buying […] Talking Retail June 22, 2023June 22, 2023 < 1 min read International - UKIndustry Conferences and EventsDept. GroceryData & InsightsConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem NGA, FMI endorse legislation prohibiting EBT processing fees The trade groups said the newly introduced Ensuring Fee-Free Benefit Transactions Act would address cost-prohibitive fees on EBT transactions. Grocery Dive June 16, 2023June 16, 2023 < 1 min read Industry Conferences and Events 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Virtual Reality Scott Galloway had an interesting take on Apple’s Vision Pro announcement last week: “It will officially be the most elegant final nail in the coffin of this sort of headset-driven VR consensual hallucination.” If it’s a “headset-driven VR consensual hallucination,” it includes not only the tech players, but all of the brands that jumped on […] Tom Fishburne June 11, 2023July 11, 2023 2 min read MetaverseFun & HumorTechnology & InnovationTech: AR and VRTrends: TechAIResults & InvestmentThick DataConsumersEconomyExecutivesIndustry Conferences and EventsMarketing: Social MediaTwitter 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Channel: Mass Department: Adult Beverage Department: Beverage Department: HBC ESG Partnerships & Alt Profit Media & Marketing Retailer Media Agencies & Vendors Retail Ecosystem Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Retail Operations Operations & Supply Chain Stores & Formats Hy-Vee launches RedMedia omnichannel retail media network Hy-Vee launched the full-scale version of its retail media network, called Hy-Vee RedMedia, at the Groceryshop 2023 conference this week in Las Vegas. The West Des Moines, Iowa-based retailer described the platform as a disruptor in the retail media landscape that will connect brands directly with Hy-Vee’s customer base across multiple platforms, including both online […] Written by Supermarket News September 22, 2023September 25, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Channel: Grocery Channel: Grocery - Natural Department: Food Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Corporate Finance Partnerships & Alt Profit Shopper & Customer Start Ups Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Associates & Employees Operations & Supply Chain Stores & Formats Instacart stock languishes after IPO Instacart saw its share price erode in the two days following its initial public offering, after it rose 12.7% in its first day of trading on the NASDAQ exchange. The stock settled down to just slightly over its IPO price of $30 per share on Wednesday, its first full day on the exchange, then ranged […] Written by Supermarket News September 22, 2023September 25, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retailer Media Retail Media Metrics #30DaysofRetailMedia | Day 21: Retail Media Metrics Metrics help brand advertisers measure retail media effectiveness. Key performance indicators (KPIs) span the full marketing funnel, as consumers can enter anywhere. Brand advertisers: 🎯 Choose KPIs according to their objectives📊 Measure baseline results for meaningful comparisons🌟 Review their metrics for data insights to optimize their processes and […] Written by Lisa Goller September 21, 2023September 25, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Shopper & Customer CPG companies aim to make recycling simpler for consumers Dispelling consumer confusion around plastics recycling, investing in local programs and embracing molecular technologies are some of the current steps the Consumer Brands Association and its members are taking to create a sustainably packaged future. Written by Supermarket Perimeter September 21, 2023September 21, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events Trends & External Forces Holiday & Events The big chill: Holiday retail sales 2023 expected to slow Experts predict slow growth in 2023 holiday sales as consumers tighten their belts in a tough economy, but e-commerce will remain a bright spot. Stores are filling with displays of holiday decorations and holiday-themed merchandise as retailers eagerly prepare for the annual shopping surge, but consumers may not be as excited. Forecasts for 2023 holiday […] Written by Future of Commerce September 21, 2023September 21, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked