Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Drone Company Focuses On Safe Landing In US CNBC reports that Zipline, which has “flown more than 38 million miles with its autonomous electric delivery drones since the company was founded in 2014,” last week “showed off its next-generation aircraft, which it hopes will make rapid aerial deliveries an everyday convenience for customers throughout the U.S., even in densely populated urban areas.” According […] MorningNewsBeat March 20, 2023March 20, 2023 2 min read Technology & InnovationDeliveryShoppersWeatherConsumersTrends: TechPredictions and ForecastsAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Restaurants Payment Technology Drives Customer Adoption for Restaurants Big and Small It is at the intersection of hand held marketing, mobile devise ordering, and payments that time starved consumers of all ages have become familiar with, accepting, and adopting digital restaurant and foodservice payments. If you are not looking a customer ahead, you are losing ground. According to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA […] Grocerant Guru March 20, 2023March 20, 2023 5 min read RestaurantsShoppersAssociatesDept. GroceryTechnology & InnovationData & InsightsMarketing: SocialCustomer ExperienceConsumersDept. DairyCOVID19ConsultingTwitterMeta (Facebook)ESG and CSROperations & Supply ChainStrategyBrick and MortarDept. NonfoodEconomy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables Foot Locker touts ‘renewed’ Nike relationship as it reports slide in holiday-quarter profit [[“value”:”Foot Locker touted a ‘renewed’ relationship with Nike after the sneaker maker moved away from wholesalers for its direct to consumer channels.”]] CNBC March 20, 2023March 20, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. ApparelHoliday & EventsConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem How LePrix is Using Tech to Advance Luxury Wholesale Retail TouchPoints has been studying and reporting on the evolution of resale for years. Over this time, we’ve seen consumer behaviors shift and demand accelerate, which means retailers have had to rethink the way they research and source “pre-loved” goods. How do they find the right wholesale partners? What are the risks they face while […] Retail Remix Podcast March 20, 2023March 20, 2023 < 1 min read RecommerceTechnology & InnovationMarketing: SocialTwitterData & InsightsPartnershipsTrends: RetailTrends: TechIndustry Conferences and EventsExecutivesESG and CSRDept. Apparelsocial commerceConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Tech Stack Examples and Best Practices That Will Set You Up for Ecommerce Success DSI “It’s important to think about this [a tech stack] as something that’s designed, orchestrated, measured, and improved over time, and being in pursuit of solving specific problems in specific ways, rather than a collection of one-off choices.” — Matt Powell, Chief Technology Officer, FTD To succeed on digital and physical shelves, brands need enabling technology. […] Digital Shelf Institute March 20, 2023March 20, 2023 10 min read Technology & InnovationPartnershipsAIMerchandisingStrategyMarketing: SocialOmnichannelConsumersData & InsightsDeliveryDept. FreshDept. NonfoodMarketing: In StorePodcastsSustainabilityTech: AI 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery Just Eat and Iceland team up to deliver rapid groceries Food delivery app Just Eat has launched a new partnership with Iceland to bring affordable food to households across the UK. The partnership will initially launch with more than 200 Iceland sites by the end of April with over 5,000 products available to customers, in locations including London, Manchester, Belfast and Leeds with plans to […] Talking Retail March 20, 2023March 20, 2023 < 1 min read Food DeliveryPartnershipsDept. GroceryInternational - UKDeliveryConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing 3 Reasons Why Retailers Must Use TikTok to Grow Their Business I grew up with a self-employed retail family. Our “family trips” to other cities always involved going to a trade show or to see a new vendor. As a child, I felt slighted and disappointed that these “family trips” were really focused on work. However, as I got older and began working in my family’s […] Louie Bischoff March 20, 2023March 20, 2023 3 min read Marketing: SocialTikTokConsumersTargetStore LocationESG and CSRAgenciesVendorsTechnology & InnovationMeta (Facebook)Data & InsightsBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Stella Artois crashes into dining trends, shifts brand positioning The AB InBev brand is putting a bigger focus on casual dining in an attempt to court consumers as dinner habits evolve. MarketingDive March 20, 2023March 20, 2023 < 1 min read CPG: Adult BeverageConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Kwik Trip Growth with a Focus on Hot Spot Food Consumers want grocerant niche Ready-2-Eat and Heat-N-Eat fresh prepared food with full flavor, fresh, and fast according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. Johnson stated, “In every sector of retail foodservice it is grocerant Ready-2-Eat and Heat-N-Eat that consumers are migrating too according to Nielsenand the team at Foodservice […] Grocerant Guru March 18, 2023March 18, 2023 4 min read Dept. GroceryData & InsightsBrick and MortarDept. FreshConsumersDept. BeverageDept. PerimeterDept. DairyDept. BakeryDept. Fresh PreparedOperations & Supply ChainEconomyDeliveryMarketing: SocialInsight ProvidersExecutivesBig DataDept. FuelPricing & PromotionsStore LocationTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Check out these five retail store design tips In today’s digital era, most consumers prefer shopping online, resulting in less retail store foot traffic. However, implementing an effective store design that offers customers better and richer retail experiences can help combat this effect. An excellent retail design combines physical layout, interior décor, and advertising usage within your shop. It can be the difference […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub March 18, 2023March 18, 2023 3 min read ConsumersShoppersData & InsightsStore LocationTechnology & InnovationMarketing: In StoreCustomer ExperienceBrick and MortarTargetMarketing: BrandStrategyPricing & PromotionsPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Meet the TRI Q&A: Andrew Neelon Get to know RETHINK Retail’s Top Retail Influencers through the “Meet the TRI” Q&A series! Dive in to learn about a member of the thought leader community and follow their work and insights across our content and their social channels. Hi, I’m Andrew Neelon, Founder & CEO, 1REC. Connect with me on LinkedIn! “Tell us […] Rethink Retail March 18, 2023March 18, 2023 8 min read Technology & InnovationAIResults & InvestmentConsumersMarketing: SocialData & InsightsBrick and MortarReturnsOperations & Supply ChainOmnichannelShoppersStrategyESG and CSRSustainabilityWalmartDept. ApparelAcquisitionAssociatesExecutivesPredictions and ForecastsVendorsConsultingEconomyWarby ParkerDept. HBCGovernmentPodcastsTrends: ConsumerDept. Dairy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing FTC wants to know how social sites screen for ad scams The U.S. Federal Trade Commission asked Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Snap, TikTok, Twitch, Twitter and YouTube to provide details on how they screen for misleading ads run on their social media sites. “Social media has been a gold mine for scammers who tout sham products and other scams that have cost consumers enormously in recent years,” […] RetailWire March 18, 2023March 18, 2023 < 1 min read Marketing: SocialESG and CSRGovernmentConsumersMeta (Facebook)TwitterTikTok 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Restaurants Grocery-restaurant price gap narrows in February, Consumer Price Index indicates Analyst expects menu prices, up 8.4% in month, to rise at faster pace than usual in first half of 2023 Supermarket News March 18, 2023March 18, 2023 < 1 min read RestaurantsConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Consumer engagement drives innovation at Frito-Lay Frito-Lay’s vice president of innovation describes how the snack producer relies on consumer insights to bolster its powerhouse brands. Food Business News March 18, 2023March 18, 2023 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationPepsiCoConsumersDept. GroceryData & InsightsBig Data 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Vanessa Hudgens’ Know Beauty relaunches on Amazon The brand initially launched in 2021, aiming to tackle consumers’ entire skin care regimes. Now, it’s prioritizing one product at a time. RetailDive March 18, 2023March 18, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. HBCAmazonConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Serve Up Convenience with Wallet-based Payment and Loyalty in One [[“value”:” Share: The world is digitally transforming, and the pandemic has only accelerated the pace of that transformation. Customer expectations are skyrocketing, and they are demanding frictionless and seamless interactions with brands. Loyalty programs are no exception. While most businesses have launched loyalty programs to drive retention and growth, many struggle to deliver the results […] Partech March 17, 2023March 17, 2023 2 min read Marketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionData & InsightsConsumersShoppersPredictions and ForecastsInternational - North AmericaDeliveryCOVID19 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Beverage Campaign Trail: Smartwater elevates hydration with athletes — and Pete Davidson The Coca-Cola brand teamed with VMLY&R to show how its latest innovation helps consumers elevate their lives in a variety of ways. MarketingDive March 17, 2023March 17, 2023 < 1 min read Coca ColaConsumersTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation As Retailers Brace for a Potential Recession, CX Investments Are More Important Than Ever 2023 will continue to come with challenges for the retail industry. One that remains front and center is recruiting and retaining customer facing employees. While 223,000 jobs were added in the U.S. in December, the retail industry continues to struggle. In our most recent research report, The Future of Retail Customer Service, the #1 barrier […] Rethink Retail March 17, 2023March 17, 2023 5 min read Technology & InnovationAIShoppersData & InsightsCustomer ExperienceMetaverseAssociatesConsumersResults & InvestmentTrends: TechEconomyBrick and MortarPredictions and ForecastsTech: AR and VRStrategyStreamingDept. NonfoodWalmartMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationAmazonMarketing: UGCMarketing: Digital MediaUnileverTrends: RetailBest BuyESG and CSRTech: AIOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: Loyalty & Subscription 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Convenience 7-Eleven Launches 7Charge, New EV Charging Network Dallas Innovates reports that “7-Eleven today announced the rollout of 7Charge, which has begun delivering ‘a convenient and reliable fast-charging experience’ at several 7-Eleven stores locations in Texas, Florida, Colorado, and California—including at least two locations in Dallas and Fort Worth.” According to the story, “7-Eleven says it intends to build ‘one of the largest and most […] MorningNewsBeat March 17, 2023March 17, 2023 < 1 min read 7-Eleven & SpeedwayConsumersSustainabilityMarketing: In StoreBrick and MortarShoppersResults & InvestmentPricing & PromotionsInternational - North America 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG & FMCG Worth Reading: What Gen Z Workers Want The Conference Board is out with a new report that it says “reveals the most important motivators for Gen Z workers. They place the biggest premium on five critical values in the workplace: adequate compensation, control, safety and wellness, growth, and purpose … While these objectives are important to all generations of employees, for Gen Zers, […] MorningNewsBeat March 17, 2023March 17, 2023 < 1 min read ConsumersAssociatesCOVID19Predictions and ForecastsUnileverTechnology & InnovationMarketing: SocialHealth & WellnessESG and CSREconomy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: HBC Your Views: Great Experiences Yesterday we took note of a Fast Company piece arguing that it is an over-generalization to say that Gen Z is made up largely of people who are “quiet quitting” or doing the bare minimum at work, that they are devoid of a work ethic or any sort of ambition. The larger problem, the author […] MorningNewsBeat March 17, 2023March 17, 2023 2 min read Technology & InnovationAmazonProcter & GambleMars Inc.Marketing: SocialDept. FreshConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Post-purchase delivery communication is critical for avoiding negative reviews Two-thirds (64%) of customers will leave a negative review when their delivery is delayed or they receive an unsatisfactory response to a “where is my order” (WISMO) query, highlighting the critical role of real-time post-purchase delivery information and customer communication in avoiding potentially damaging negative online reviews. Original research of 1,000 UK consumers in the Last […] Modern Retail March 17, 2023March 17, 2023 < 1 min read Marketing: UGCDeliveryInternational - UKShoppersConsumersTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
International Customers are the ‘life-blood’ of any ecommerce company Today’s consumers have seemingly less time (and patience!) than ever before and with the growing culture of app-based “click and collect” permeating society, companies are now having to satisfy their customers’ needs, faster and more precisely – the introduction of warehouse automation is vital to addressing this requirement. Current market drivers and market trends – […] Modern Retail March 17, 2023March 17, 2023 < 1 min read International - UKConsumersOperations & Supply ChainBOPIS 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer The Future is Diverse, so Retailers Must Shift from a ‘Mass’ to a ‘Micro’ Model to Keep Up Society is changing rapidly, and retail needs to evolve just as rapidly to keep up, according to the Buying Into Better: The Future of the Consumer Industry report by Deloitte. The headline is that retailers can’t just invest in outside programs or initiatives that focus on diversity and sustainability — changing demographics and customer demands […] Retail TouchPoints March 17, 2023March 17, 2023 4 min read ConsumersPredictions and ForecastsShoppersHealth & WellnessInclusivityConsultingMerchandisingMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationSustainabilityTargetBrick and MortarData & InsightsExecutivesMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionOperations & Supply ChainTechnology & InnovationData VisualizationTrends: Consumer 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category US favourite snack launches in UK A favourite snack brand in the US, Chipoys crunchy rolled tortilla chips, have made their way across the Pond Authentically produced in Mexico, the bagged snacks provide consumers with the big, bold flavours that are in such high demand and will appeal to consumers looking for something new in the crisps, snacks and nuts category. […] Talking Retail March 17, 2023March 17, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. GroceryInternational - UKConsumersInternational - North America 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Five Below to Target High Earners With 400 More Five Beyond Stores Five Below plans to expand its higher-priced Five Beyond concept by converting 400 more store locations, reports PYMNTS. The specialty discount store is looking to appeal to a new demographic of customers with its Five Beyond concept, which sells items priced above $5 but “still below the rest,” according to the company website. The new store prototype is […] Kristina Stidham March 17, 2023March 17, 2023 < 1 min read Brick and MortarConsumersTargetShoppersResults & InvestmentCOVID19Customer ExperienceEconomyExecutivesOperations & Supply ChainPress ReleaseStore FormatTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Northwestern Mutual, Pinterest team to give free financial advice to Gen Z “From Pinning to Planning” includes an online quiz that users can take to reveal their Pinterest Persona and receive custom financial advice. MarketingDive March 17, 2023March 17, 2023 < 1 min read Results & InvestmentMarketing: SocialConsumersStrategy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Kellogg’s snack business gets new name ahead of spinoff Snack brands Pringles and Cheez-Its will operate under Kellanova, the new name of Kellogg’s snack division. The consumer packaged goods giant plans to split its businesses into separate and independent operations. The other unit will be known as WK Kellog Co. RetailWire March 17, 2023March 17, 2023 < 1 min read Kellogg'sDept. GroceryOperations & Supply ChainConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Emotional support snacks? How brands can capitalize on shifting snack market Most consumers aren’t just eating to live, and, especially with snacks, hunger will not always be driving the occasion. Brands have an opportunity, both with messaging and product development, to reimagine what a snack is and what snacking can mean. Provide emotional support snacks Consumers are most likely to choose snacks to meet emotional needs, […] 0 Author Missing March 17, 2023March 17, 2023 2 min read ConsumersDept. GroceryPackagingUnileverTechnology & InnovationPredictions and ForecastsDept. Bakery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: HBC Walmart Launches Clean Beauty: Affordable, Accessible and Transparent With 5.8 million posts on Instagram and 1.3 billion views on TikTok, #cleanbeauty is gaining momentum among customers. While Millennial and Gen Z interest is leading the charge, according to Statista more than 70% of consumers across all generations are seeking beauty products that align with their values. Walmart’s Vice President of Beauty Creighton Kiper and […] Walmart News March 17, 2023March 17, 2023 3 min read Dept. HBCWalmartShoppersSustainabilityConsumersESG and CSRMarketing: SocialPackagingExecutivesMeta (Facebook)Predictions and ForecastsPricing & PromotionsTikTok 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Corporate Strategy Corporate Finance Partnerships & Alt Profit Media & Marketing Agencies & Vendors Data & Insights International Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation aisle 3 exits the CSS business and uses proceeds to support growth in sneaker category AI powered shopping platform aisle 3 has completed the sale of its Google Comparison Shopping Site (CSS) service to Product Hero. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, other than it being all cash. The sale consolidates market share for CSS service provider Product Hero, which works with the likes of Rituals and Ikea. […] Written by Retail Technology Innovation Hub March 17, 2023March 17, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation The Daily QuickWit (3/17): The Top Retail News The top retail news and most read stories in commerce. Written by RetailWit March 17, 2023March 17, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit Partnerships & Alt Profit Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Kroger lands deal for self-driving truck deliveries Get ready because the empty truck cabs in motion are coming. Gatik, which is involved in autonomous middle-mile logistics, has announced a multi-year commercial collaboration to transport customer orders within Kroger’s Dallas distribution network. The operations will launch in a few weeks. Under the collaboration, Gatik’s medium-duty autonomous box trucks will transport fresh, customer-favorite products from […] Written by Supermarket News March 17, 2023March 17, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Channel: Grocery Department & Category Department: Beverage Department: Food Corporate Strategy Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Merchandising Owned Brands (Private Label) Albertsons Redesigns and Expands Open Nature Own Label Line Albertsons yesterday unveiled what it said was “the redesign of its Open Nature brand as the company strives to become the brand of choice for those health-conscious shoppers seeking a more balanced lifestyle. Open Nature, which is part of Albertsons Cos. Own Brands portfolio, provides shoppers with tasty foods made with thoughtfully chosen ingredients that […] Written by MorningNewsBeat March 17, 2023March 17, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats Corporate Finance Trends & External Forces Associates & Employees Stores & Formats Dollar General investing $100M in its stores, with a focus on boosting labor Dive Brief: Dollar General posted net sales of $10.2 billion during the fourth quarter of 2022, a figure that was up 17.9% compared with the same period in 2021, the discount retail chain reported Thursday. Comparable-store sales rose 5.7% year-over-year in Q4, while operating profit was up 17.1%. CEO Jeff Owen said Dollar General intends to invest about […] Written by Grocery Dive March 17, 2023March 17, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked