Operations & Supply Chain Five Shipping Tips To Benefit Your Ecommerce SMB Strategy The growing ecommerce landscape represents an incredible opportunity for SMBs, allowing them to expand their reach into new geographies and connect with customers worldwide. That said, ecommerce growth does come with challenges to overcome. One of the most significant issues of all is figuring out how you’re going to manage the complexities of shipping, both […] Retail Minded April 26, 2024April 26, 2024 5 min read Operations & Supply ChainDeliveryTechnology & InnovationStrategyShoppersAIPartnershipsInternationalCustomer ExperiencePredictions and ForecastsDept. NonfoodPackagingConsumersSustainabilityGoogleData & InsightsPricing & PromotionsDept. FuelMarketing: TradeMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: In Store 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Campaign Trail: Sheetz encourages fans to unleash their inner Freakz Consumer ids come to life as red plushies in ads from Red Tettemer O’Connell + Partners that marry value propositions and human truths. MarketingDive April 26, 2024April 26, 2024 < 1 min read PartnershipsConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Grocerant Guru’s Full-Flavored Forecast: 2024’s Flavorful Trends Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a peek at what’s hot in the culinary world! Once again Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® and his team, are seeing some new signals of our ever-evolving consumer focused adoption of fresh food with functionality; including botanical infusions, and even a […] Grocerant Guru April 26, 2024April 26, 2024 3 min read Technology & InnovationAIDept. GroceryConsumersData & InsightsHealth & WellnessPredictions and ForecastsDept. FreshDept. DairyInternationalShoppersTrends: Food and BeverageDept. NonfoodRestaurantsPackagingMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationDept. Natural / OrganicDept. RefrigeratedDept. PerimeterDept. AppliancesSustainability 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit Kettle Chips launches Virgin Experiences on-pack promotion Kettle Chips has announced its partnership with Virgin Experiences for an exclusive on-pack promotion. The partnership will offer consumers the chance to win Virgin Experience vouchers every hour and also include 20% off Virgin Experience purchases with every pack. Kettle Chips’ partnership will offer a… This story continues at Kettle Chips launches Virgin Experiences on-pack […] Talking Retail April 26, 2024April 26, 2024 < 1 min read PartnershipsConsumersPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Nonfood How Bark is Creating Products and Experiences that Pups (and Pup Parents) Love Americans spent $136.8 billion on their pets in 2022, up from $123.6 billion in 2021, according to the American Pet Products Association. Half of these pet-owning households are run by millennials and Gen Zers, who don’t just look at their pets as “furry friends” but as their children. Bark is one company that is laser-focused […] Retail TouchPoints April 26, 2024April 26, 2024 5 min read Dept. PetConsumersPartnershipsData & InsightsTechnology & InnovationDept. GroceryShoppersMarketing: Social MediaTargetPredictions and ForecastsDept. NonfoodDept. Toys & GamesAcquisitionConagraThick DataDept. Natural / OrganicESG and CSRMerchandisingOperations & Supply ChainStore Location 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights The Estée Lauder Companies and Microsoft look to reimagine the beauty industry with generative AI tools The Estée Lauder Companies and Microsoft Corp. have announced the creation of an AI Innovation Lab as an expansion of their global strategic relationship. Leveraging generative AI capabilities in Microsoft’s Azure OpenAI Service, the companies will work together to develop solutions for ELC’s more than 20 prestige beauty brands with the aim of creating closer […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub April 26, 2024April 26, 2024 2 min read Technology & InnovationAIData & InsightsConsumersDept. HBCDept. NonfoodPartnershipsInternational - UKChatGPTExecutivesInclusivityMarketing: VoicePredictions and ForecastsShoppers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital FTC Refunds Ring Customers $5.6 Million for Video Privacy Issues The FTC is giving back $5.6 million to consumers due to a settlement with Ring, an Amazon-owned company. The issue arose when Ring failed to protect customers’ private video footage from unauthorized access. RetailWire April 26, 2024April 26, 2024 < 1 min read AmazonGovernmentConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Last Week’s Retail Performance Highlights Last week, foot traffic in the furniture industry was 48% higher on the West Coast compared to the east, and 33% higher than the industry average. In this week’s newsletter, we’ll dive into the latest trends and insights from the furniture and mattress industry’s performance last week. Discover how these trends will impact the industry […] Trakwell.ai (formerly Doorcounts) April 26, 2024April 26, 2024 2 min read Data & InsightsTechnology & InnovationAIPredictions and ForecastsThick DataConsumersEconomyStore LocationBrick and MortarHoliday & EventsSustainabilityShoppersTrends: Retail 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Rebag, Newegg Join Growing List of Retailers Launching Membership Programs Membership programs are quickly becoming 2024’s hottest accessory, whether you’re a luxury resale platform or an electronics ecommerce site. Online marketplaces Rebag and Newegg have joined the growing roster of retailers launching membership programs. This year alone, the list of retailers that have launched or beefed up their loyalty and membership programs includes Albertsons, Carter’s, PetSmart, Target, Sunglass […] Retail TouchPoints April 26, 2024April 26, 2024 2 min read RecommerceMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionShoppersPredictions and ForecastsReturnsRegional GroceryAlbertsons / SafewayPricing & PromotionsLowesCVSTargetMarketing: TradeMarketing: Social MediaOperations & Supply ChainDept. NonfoodDeliveryBrick and MortarMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationExecutivesResults & InvestmentDept. HBCDept. Consumer ElectronicsConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
International Promotional feature Boost your sales by tapping into the demand for spicy snacks PepsiCo explores the rising demand for spicy snacks amongst UK consumers, why working together is key to maximise the growth opportunity NPD has to offer, and how momentum can be maintained in the months ahead. Heating up the Savoury Snacking category Snacking remains hugely popular… This story continues at Promotional feature Boost your sales by […] Talking Retail April 25, 2024April 25, 2024 < 1 min read PepsiCoConsumersPredictions and ForecastsInternational - UK 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation TelevisaUnivision to Debut Shoppable TV Experience at Latin American Music Awards Spanish-language media and content company TelevisaUnivision has partnered with Shopsense AI to make some of its programming, on both linear and streaming platforms, shoppable. Using onscreen QR codes and dedicated URLs, the Shopsense technology makes onscreen content shoppable via mobile devices by directing viewers to a show-specific digital store. The partnership will kick off […] Retail TouchPoints April 25, 2024April 25, 2024 2 min read Technology & InnovationAIPartnershipsMarketing: BroadcastIndustry Conferences and EventsMarketing: Retail MediaStreamingMarketing: Digital MediaMarketing: Social MediaConsumersAmazonMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionPredictions and ForecastsInternational - North AmericaExecutivesWalmart 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing 2024 Annual Marketing Report 2024 Annual Marketing Report Maximizing ROI in a fragmented world Discover how global marketers are allocating budgets, measuring success and what these trends mean for your own impact planning. Download the report 2024 Annual Marketing Report Maximizing ROI in a fragmented world Discover how global marketers are allocating budgets, measuring success and what these trends […] Nielsen April 25, 2024April 25, 2024 2 min read Marketing: Social MediaPredictions and ForecastsInsight ProvidersBig DataDanoneData & InsightsMarketing: Retail MediaReturnsTechnology & InnovationStrategyThick DataDept. NonfoodStreamingOperations & Supply ChainTargetESG and CSREconomyConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Nonfood Swipe fee costs average household more than $1,100 WASHINGTON – Soaring credit and debit card swipe fees cost the average U.S. household more than $1,100 last year, the Merchants Payments Coalition said. “American families should not get bilked for more than $1,100 each year on swipe fees,” MPC Executive Committee member and National Retail Federation Senior Director of Government Relations Dylan Jeon said. […] MMR April 25, 2024April 25, 2024 2 min read Dept. NonfoodGovernmentResults & InvestmentConsumersCompetitionLegal & CriminalExecutivesCOVID19Associates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Mother’s Day spending expected to hit $33.5 billion WASHINGTON – Mother’s Day spending is expected to reach $33.5 billion this year, according to the annual consumer survey by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. The figure is the second highest in the history of the survey, following last year’s record $35.7 billion. “Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate the […] MMR April 25, 2024April 25, 2024 2 min read ConsumersDept. NonfoodHoliday & EventsThick DataExecutivesData & InsightsBrick and MortarShoppersStrategy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category FMI taps Julie Savoie to lead workforce initiatives ARLINGTON, VA – FMI – The Food Industry Association, has tapped Julie Savoie to lead the association’s strategic direction for, and implementation of, member workplace and workforce initiatives. She will also help oversee the FMI sustainability agenda. Julie Savoie “Workforce capabilities are one of FMI’s Imperative Issues and have become particularly urgent in recent years,” […] MMR April 25, 2024April 25, 2024 2 min read SustainabilityAssociatesPredictions and ForecastsUnileverMarketing: Social MediaExecutivesDept. NonfoodDept. GroceryData & InsightsConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Influencers sway consumers but authenticity loses some clout, study says Attitudes toward AI creators are mixed, and only 35% of Gen Zers say authenticity is what they care most about from influencers. MarketingDive April 25, 2024April 25, 2024 < 1 min read ConsumersTechnology & InnovationAI 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category Handheld Happiness: The Battle for the Burger Bite According to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®, handheld food for immediate consumption is driving consumer migration when eating out. Foodservice Solutions® recently conducted grocerant scorecards reveled that 81.6 percent of consumers prefer entrees that can be consumed by hand when not eating at home. That said it is a […] Grocerant Guru April 25, 2024April 25, 2024 3 min read Dept. GroceryRestaurantsData & InsightsConsumersShoppersNestlePricing & PromotionsDeliveryUnileverMars Inc.PepsiCoMarketing: Trade 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats Making AI Really Work for Retail Like every industry, retail is experiencing an artificial intelligence boom — and like other industries that operate with such small profit margins, any competitive edge is not only welcome but necessary to survive. AI offers benefits in five key areas for retailers: personalization, visual search, virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR), predictive analytics, and […] TotalRetail April 25, 2024April 25, 2024 4 min read Technology & InnovationAIShoppersCustomer ExperienceData & InsightsTech: AR and VRWalmartMarketing: VoiceMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationPartnershipsPredictions and ForecastsTargetCOVID19ConsumersBrick and MortarOperations & Supply ChainInternational - North AmericaMetaversePackagingDept. ApparelPricing & PromotionsMarketing: In Store 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category PepsiCo: Popping Performance and Refreshing Returns PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP) is a global powerhouse in the food and beverage industry, a part of the consumer staples sector. PepsiCo’s earnings report for the first quarter of 2024 (Q1FY2024) offered valuable insights into the company’s current performance and future trajectory. Pepsi NASDAQ - Earnings April 25, 2024April 25, 2024 < 1 min read PepsiCoAgenciesReturnsPredictions and ForecastsDept. BeverageResults & InvestmentDept. GroceryData & InsightsConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Target’s April 2024 Circle Sale was its largest by sales lift Track General Merchandise spending free Access chart in Dash. Target’s April Circle Sale generated 7% more sales than the weekly average in the previous 4 weeks according to Earnest credit card data. This represents a 2 point acceleration in the Circle Sale’s contribution to Target’s topline compared to Target’s October sale. Target Circle is a […] Earnest Research April 25, 2024April 25, 2024 < 1 min read TargetData & InsightsPredictions and ForecastsData VisualizationAmazonMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionDept. NonfoodConsumersDept. ApparelDeliveryMarketing: TradeOperations & Supply ChainPricing & Promotions 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events Retailer’s Holiday Strategy: Leveraging Christmas Saving Clubs Retailers are increasingly recognising the importance of strategic planning for holiday shopping, with Christmas saving clubs being a notable element of this approach. These clubs, which have been a fixture for generations, allow consumers to set aside funds throughout the year specifically for their festive expenditures. By incorporating the mechanism of Park Christmas Savings, retailers […] Modern Retail April 25, 2024April 25, 2024 < 1 min read Holiday & EventsStrategyInternational - UKConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Cantaloupe report: cashless, touchless payments surging MALVERN, Pa. – Cantaloupe Inc., a leading provider of end-to-end technology solutions for self-service commerce, has released its highly anticipated Cantaloupe 2024 Micropayment Trends Report. The report analyzes payment transaction data from a sample of more than 600,000 (out of 1.2 million) Cantaloupe card readers on food & beverage vending and amusement/gaming machines, as well as […] MMR April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 3 min read Dept. FreshData & InsightsTechnology & InnovationConsumersDept. BeverageAIPredictions and ForecastsGamingDept. GroceryExecutivesCOVID19Trends: Consumer 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery DoorDash and Walgreens to empower SNAP recipients SAN FRANCISCO — DoorDash is collaborating with Walgreens to offer SNAP/EBT payment at nearly 7,800 Walgreens stores across the country. DoorDash says it is the first platform to enables SNAP customers to make purchases directly from Walgreens using their SNAP/EBT cards, and is also the first third-party delivery service provider to offer SNAP/EBT as a […] MMR April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 2 min read WalgreensFood DeliveryDoorDashDeliveryDept. GroceryBrick and MortarConsumersShoppersPredictions and ForecastsRestaurantsPricing & PromotionsPartnershipsExecutivesMarketing: Social Media 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Acosta: Grocery channel can grow with HBC/GM JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The opportunities for grocery retailers to grow their health and beauty care and general merchandise sales are exponential, according to a new study by Acosta Group. In advance of this week’s 2024 National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Annual Meeting, Acosta Group has shared the results of its recent proprietary Shopper […] MMR April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 3 min read Dept. HBCShoppersVendorsMarketing: In StoreConsumersDept. BeverageDept. GroceryDept. NonfoodBrick and MortarMarketing: TradeHealth & WellnessExecutivesStrategyPricing & PromotionsData & InsightsOmnichannelBig DataPredictions and ForecastsOwned Brands (Private Label)Dept. OTCMarketing: Loyalty & Subscription 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Reiser’s Pieces: Rebalancing Brand vs. Performance Marketing to Accelerate Growth Funny how quickly things change. Remember when a prominent speaker at Cannes this past June declared, “The era of the brand is over!” and escalated the debate about how to invest marketing dollars? Flash-forward to December, though, and over a third of marketers told WARC they planned to significantly increase their brand marketing while lowering […] Market Performance Group April 24, 2024April 25, 2024 6 min read ConsumersTechnology & InnovationAIMarketing: Retail MediaResults & InvestmentMarketing: BrandShoppersStreamingOmnichannelMarketing: BroadcastPackagingData & InsightsTargetCOVID19Marketing: ShopperMerchandisingMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionStrategyMarketing: Digital MediaHealth & WellnessDept. GroceryESG and CSRGoogleMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationMarketing: In StoreSustainabilityOwned Brands (Private Label)PartnershipsPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Wh-The-Tech with Nestlé Purina’s Padma Hari & Maesa’s Oshiya Savur In this episode, the CPG Guys speak with Padma Hari, Chief Digital Officer at Nestlé Purina & Oshiya Savur, Chief Brand & Marketing Officer at Maesa. Both co-host the “Wh-The-Tech” podcast. Subscribe to the “Wh-The-Tech” podcast: Apple Spotify Follow Padma on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/padma-hari/ Follow Oshiya on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oshiya-savur/ Padma & Oshiya answered these […] The CPG Guys April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 2 min read Technology & InnovationPodcastsAIMarketing: Social MediaOmnichannelStreamingNestleMarketing: BroadcastConsumersExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing The Grocerant Guru: Why Foxtrot and Dom’s Couldn’t Outfox the Market Urban darlings Foxtrot and Dom’s, known for their unique grocery-restaurant hybrid concept, recently shuttered their doors. This surprise move comes just months after their merger into Outfox Hospitality. As the Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® let’s dissect six reasons why this innovative concept may not have survived the test of time. […] Grocerant Guru April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 2 min read Data & InsightsDept. GroceryMarketing: Social MediaConsumersQ CommerceRestaurantsOperations & Supply ChainTwitterCOVID19DeliveryMeta (Facebook)CompetitionPredictions and ForecastsESG and CSRDept. FreshPricing & PromotionsShoppersTrends: ConsumerMergers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer What Q1’s retail sales say about the consumer in 2024 In the first three months of the year, a strong job market and wage gains helped buoy consumer spending, but some analysts warn it may not last. RetailDive April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 < 1 min read ConsumersPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights AI’s Impact On The Pursuit Of Brand Difference The biggest challenge brands face is standing out from the crowd. Kantar’s BrandZ tracking of brands across all categories worldwide finds that year-in and year-out roughly eight-in-ten brands fall short on consumer perceptions of difference. Even more brands fall short on difference that is meaningful and relevant. Difference is rare because difference is hard. The […] Branding Strategy April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 4 min read Technology & InnovationAIStrategyMarketing: BrandConsumersData & InsightsOwned Brands (Private Label)PackagingBig DataPredictions and ForecastsAgenciesResults & InvestmentInsight ProvidersMarketing: In StoreESG and CSRDept. FreshMarketing: Social Media 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Merchandising Win the Digital Shelf with Digital Shelf Optimization In eCommerce, winning the digital shelf isn’t just about being visible; it’s about mastering the art of digital shelf optimization. This strategy is pivotal for sustainable, profitable growth in the online marketplace. But what does digital shelf optimization really entail and how can it make a difference to your brand? The Cost of Ignoring Digital […] Wiser Retail Strategies April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 3 min read MerchandisingConsumersMarketing: UGCData & InsightsStrategyDept. NonfoodSustainabilityPredictions and ForecastsMeta (Facebook)Store LocationTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Channel: Mass Department: Consumer Durables Department: Nonfood Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Merchandising Operations & Supply Chain Target’s April 2024 Circle Sale was its largest by sales lift Track General Merchandise spending free Access chart in Dash. Target’s April Circle Sale generated 7% more sales than the weekly average in the previous 4 weeks according to Earnest credit card data. This represents a 2 point acceleration in the Circle Sale’s contribution to Target’s topline compared to Target’s October sale. Target Circle is a […] Written by Earnest Research April 25, 2024April 25, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Stores & Formats TikTok Shop customers spend more at lower ticket apparel retailers Download full TikTok Shop report Access TikTok and Panel data in Dash. TikTok Shop customers spent 26% of their apparel wallet on Off-Price Department Stores and 11% on Fast Fashion in the 12-months ended February 2024, compared to 24% and 7% for the average shopper. Conversely, TikTok Shop users spent less than their peers at […] Written by Earnest Research April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Corporate Finance Corporate Purpose ESG Media & Marketing Data & Insights Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Associates & Employees Where Does One U.S. Tax Dollar Go? See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Where Does One U.S. Tax Dollar Go? This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on Apple or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Come tax season, a common refrain is: “what do my taxes even […] Written by Visual Capitalist April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Technology & Innovation AI boosts innovation in ingredient selection, formulation AI could minimize the traditional trial-and-error approach in product development. Written by Supermarket Perimeter April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Data & Insights Trends & External Forces Google Won’t Pull Cookies In 2024 Google announces it’s delaying its self-imposed deadline to deprecate third-party cookies on Chrome for the third time. The post Google Won’t Pull Cookies In 2024 appeared first on AdExchanger. Written by AdExchanger April 23, 2024April 24, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked