Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Boston Engineer Tests Pure-Play Curbside Pickup Store in Boston The Boston Globe writes about Addie’s, a new independent pickup-only grocery store that has opened in Norwood, Massachusetts, about 20 miles south of Boston. It is, the Globe writes, “the brainchild of Jim McQuade, an aerospace engineer by training, who says he became ‘obsessed’ with the online grocery concept more than a decade ago, after […] MorningNewsBeat January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 2 min read BOPISBrick and MortarTechnology & InnovationCompetitionResults & InvestmentPredictions and ForecastsDept. PerimeterDept. GroceryDept. FreshDept. DairyCOVID19Associates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category Food Lion launches ‘food pharmacy’ pilot program SALISBURY, N.C. — Food Lion and Novant Health are collaborating to launch a food pharmacy pilot program at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC. A leading omnichannel retailer serving towns and cities across 10 states, Food Lion is committed to nourishing neighbors and families, setting them up for success in life. […] MMR January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 2 min read Dept. GroceryAhold DelhaizeDept. PharmacyHealth & WellnessMerchandisingPartnershipsOmnichannelDept. FreshBrick and MortarExecutivesMarketing: UGCMarketing: BrandDept. DairyDept. PerimeterResults & InvestmentDept. BeverageData & InsightsPackagingStrategy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Sam’s Club to Add 30+ Larger-Format Stores, 5 New Fulfillment Centers Sam’s Club is embarking on an ambitious expansion of its physical footprint, beginning with five new fulfillment and distribution centers opening this year — the first, in Georgia, in Q3 2023. The club retailer also plans to open more than 30 larger-format stores, most of which will include enhanced perimeter departments, bigger healthcare spaces and […] Retail TouchPoints January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 2 min read Brick and MortarBOPISHealth & WellnessOperations & Supply ChainDept. FreshSams ClubDept. FuelOmnichannelExecutivesDept. Fresh PreparedResults & InvestmentDept. DairyDept. RefrigeratedDept. PerimeterDept. Adult BevDeliveryTech: Robotics 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Sales of herbal immune supplements rise ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – During the final quarter of 2022, even as the U.S. grappled with a “tripledemic” of flu, RSV and COVID-19, unit sales of vitamins and health supplements declined over the prior year while average unit prices rose, according to shopper intelligence leader Catalina. A clear exception was Herbal Immune Supplements, unit sales of […] MMR January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 2 min read ShoppersDept. OTCData & InsightsMarketing: In StoreAgenciesHealth & WellnessCOVID19ConsumersData VisualizationDept. DairyDept. HBCDept. Natural / OrganicCannabisMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationPricing & PromotionsMarketing: Print 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats Sam’s Club plans to add 30 new clubs BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Buoyed by record membership growth, Sam’s Club on Thursday announced plans to open more than 30 new clubs across the country, starting with a unit in Florida that is slated to open next year. The Walmart division also revealed a multiple-year plan to invest in and modernize its supply chain through new […] MMR January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 3 min read Operations & Supply ChainBOPISStore LocationOmnichannelDept. FreshDeliveryHealth & WellnessSustainabilityPredictions and ForecastsResults & InvestmentDept. FuelExecutivesDept. RefrigeratedTechnology & InnovationTech: RoboticsDept. DairySams ClubInclusivityDept. Fresh PreparedDept. Adult BevWalmart 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer 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. Grocery Dive January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 < 1 min read ShoppersWakefernHealth & WellnessDept. RefrigeratedDept. FreshDept. Dairy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Prices remain high even as inflation cools The annual rate of inflation has dropped for six consecutive months, but prices still remain substantially higher than a year ago. Some goods, notably eggs, have been hit with continually rising prices, well above the inflation rate. RetailWire January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 < 1 min read EconomyDept. Dairy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food At The Border, The Yolk Is On The Smugglers National Public Radio reports that “as the price of eggs continues to rise, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials are reporting a spike in people attempting to bring eggs into the country illegally from Mexico, where prices are lower. “The jump in sightings of the contraband product can be best explained by the high price […] MorningNewsBeat January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. DairyInternational - North AmericaAmazonShoppersMarketing: Broadcast 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Mars unveils Valentine’s Day offerings NEWARK, N.J. — Mars has unveiled a variety of new limited-edition offerings from M&M’S, DOVE and Ethel M Chocolates, as well as personalized options on MMS.com, to help consumers choose gifts for Valentine’s Day. “While Valentine’s Day has historically been tied to couples, shopper data reveals an evolution in consumers’ patterns around Valentine’s Day,” said […] MMR January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 2 min read ConsumersShoppersMars Inc.UnileverData & InsightsMerchandisingMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationDept. NonfoodDept. DairyDept. BeveragePackaging 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Inflation is cooling, but prices on many items are going to stay high for months Inflation may be cooling. But, for most Americans, the price of a cup of coffee or a bag of groceries hasn’t budged. In the months ahead, the big question is whether consumers will start to feel relief, too. Over the past few months, many of the key factors that fueled a four-decade high in inflation […] CNBC January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 6 min read EconomyConsumersData & InsightsAssociatesOperations & Supply ChainExecutivesDept. BeverageCOVID19RestaurantsShoppersOwned Brands (Private Label)PackagingHoliday & EventsKrogerPricing & PromotionsMarketing: TradeDept. GroceryData VisualizationDept. FreshResults & InvestmentDept. PerimeterInternationalProcter & GambleDept. NonfoodDept. BakeryBrick and MortarStrategyDeliveryDept. DairyDept. ApparelDept. BabyDept. LaundryPredictions and ForecastsDept. Sporting goodsDept. OTCDept. Appliances 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Cadbury relaunches Easter shell-eggs and announces two new eggs Cadbury has announced a relaunch and repositioning of its Easter eggs this year, which will see its full Easter shell-egg range divided into three distinct categories. The new categories include Surprise & Delight, Traditional Gift and Special Gesture, which the confectionery brand said have been designed to make the positioning of each pack clearer for […] Talking Retail January 24, 2023January 24, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. DairyHoliday & EventsMondelezDept. Bakery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category C-Stores are Food Sales Daypart Disruptors Just in case you were ever wondering why Convenience Stores started selling, then branding both pizza and chicken because they drive top-line sales and bottom-line profits. According to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® C-stores exploited restaurants weakness of daypart limitations. Most C-stores are open more hours and give consumers […] Grocerant Guru January 22, 2023January 22, 2023 5 min read Dept. GroceryBrick and MortarData & InsightsConsumersShoppersHoliday & EventsDept. FuelDept. FreshSustainabilityDept. DairyMarketing: BrandAssociatesGovernmentDept. FrozenRestaurantsResults & InvestmentStore LocationExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value Vasos extolled for accomplishments GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. — Todd Vasos began an exciting new leadership chapter at Dollar General Corp. on November 1 as he transitioned from chief executive officer to senior advisor. The new role underscores the leadership, mentorship and perpetual evolution that has defined Vasos’ retail career for nearly four decades. MMR is proud to honor Vasos with […] MMR January 20, 2023January 20, 2023 5 min read Dollar GeneralExecutivesBrick and MortarMerchandisingDept. NonfoodOperations & Supply ChainShoppersDept. FreshCOVID19Dept. GroceryStore FormatDept. HBCDept. RefrigeratedConsumersInclusivityInternationalAssociatesDept. PharmacyDept. PerimeterHealth & WellnessDept. DairyDept. DeliBOPISUnileverDept. FrozenTech: CashierlessStrategyPredictions and ForecastsOwned Brands (Private Label)International - North AmericaDept. Fresh Prepared 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Where arrogance and sophistication collide: the week’s six biggest retail technology news stories It’s Friday, the weekend is almost upon us, so let’s kick back and reflect on another eventful week for the retail systems space. Here’s your briefing on the most important stories from the past five days, including H-E-B, AutoStore, Sainsbury’s, Just Eat, Wakefern Food Corp., and Trigo. 1. H-E-B taps AutoStore tech for ‘world’s most […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub January 20, 2023January 20, 2023 4 min read Technology & InnovationMarketing: SocialDept. NonfoodTwitterPartnershipsTrends: TechAmazonInternational - UKDept. ApparelFood DeliveryWakefernHEBTescoAldiConsumersDept. GroceryExecutivesDeliveryHy-VeeCustomer ExperienceBrick and MortarPredictions and ForecastsDept. FreshAssociatesStore FormatTech: CashierlessDept. Adult BevStrategyDept. BeverageShoppersStore LocationMerchandisingDept. DairyPress ReleaseOperations & Supply ChainEconomyESG and CSRAhold Delhaizesocial commerceQ CommerceResults & InvestmentWalmartTikTokDept. Perimeter7-Eleven & Speedway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Campaign Trail: Kraft Mac & Cheese animates the transformative power of noodles Made in collaboration with agency Johannes Leonardo, short-form ads turn “struggles” into “snuggles” and “rush hour” into “happy hour.” MarketingDive January 20, 2023January 20, 2023 < 1 min read KraftHeinzDept. Dairy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer More With Less: How SKU Reduction Can Drive Category Volume One of the most persistent trends of the last 30 years of CPG marketing has been SKU (Stock-Keeping Unit) proliferation – the addition of more products and a variety of products based on changes to the market, such as adding several new flavors of a top-selling beverage. However, this trend is coming to an end. […] RangeMe January 20, 2023January 20, 2023 4 min read ShoppersMerchandisingDept. BeverageInsight ProvidersBig DataOperations & Supply ChainData & InsightsDept. FrozenVendorsDept. NonfoodMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionTechnology & InnovationDept. DairyDept. RefrigeratedCOVID19AssociatesInclusivityPartnershipsDept. GroceryAhold Delhaize 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing The price of eggs got you down? Try leaning on Instagram Reels. Uncle Giuseppe’s in New York used social to promote its $3.99 store-brand cartons amid soaring prices Supermarket News January 20, 2023January 20, 2023 < 1 min read Meta (Facebook)Marketing: SocialDept. DairyESG and CSR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Sargento appoints six company leaders to new roles The family-owned cheese maker’s new platform development team within its innovation division has a new senior vice president in Rod Hogan, as well as a new vice president in Holly Baumgart. SMP Dairy January 20, 2023January 20, 2023 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationExecutivesDept. Dairy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Changing the narrative about the power of dairy protein Adjustments afoot in standards for measuring protein quality. Food Business News January 19, 2023January 19, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. RefrigeratedDept. FreshDept. Dairy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Slideshow: Innovation outside the milk jug Product developers are formulating dairy ingredients into a variety of applications. Food Business News January 18, 2023January 18, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. DairyTechnology & InnovationDept. BeverageDept. RefrigeratedDept. Fresh 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Veganuary: The Future of Plant-Based Food and Drink The “plant-based” category is at a crossroads. The term “plant-based” has evolved from produce to something that is meant to replace animal meat and dairy (e.g. looks like a hamburger but is made with plants). Some argue that the term has been co-opted to give a health halo to highly processed foods that may not […] Mintel January 18, 2023January 18, 2023 < 1 min read Health & WellnessTrends: Food and BeverageDept. GroceryPredictions and ForecastsDept. BeverageDept. FreshDept. RefrigeratedDept. PerimeterDept. Dairy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category Maverik Stores Breakfast is Fresh and Fast Consumers around the world define what they like to eat for breakfast by what they buy and where they buy it. More and more grocerant niche Ready-2-Eat and Heat-N-Eat fresh food is being consumed that is bought at convenience stores. Maverik — Adventure’s First Stop is unveiling the top products sold across its convenience […] Grocerant Guru January 18, 2023January 18, 2023 3 min read Dept. GroceryPepsiCoData & InsightsBrick and MortarDept. FreshDept. DairyInternationalConsumersDept. BeverageInternational - North AmericaDept. PerimeterRestaurantsWeather 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Yeo Valley Organic removes single-use lids As of January 2023, Yeo Valley Organic 350g and 450g tubs of yogurt will no longer be sold with single-use plastic lids. Instead, reusable lids will be available via the company’s online loyalty scheme by exchanging ‘Yeokens’. In the build-up to the change, products featured a message telling consumers that the old clip-lids were going […] Talking Retail January 18, 2023January 18, 2023 < 1 min read SustainabilityHealth & WellnessDept. Natural / OrganicConsumersMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionDept. Dairy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer How To Deliver a Seamless Omnichannel Experience DSI “It’s not brick and mortar or ecommerce — it’s brick and mortar and ecommerce.” — Lauren Livak, Director of the Digital Shelf Institute Today, most brands’ products exist not just on the physical shelf but also the digital shelf. However, the main problem is that most companies haven’t found a way to seamlessly connect these […] Digital Shelf Institute January 17, 2023January 17, 2023 13 min read ConsumersTechnology & InnovationOmnichannelMerchandisingMarketing: Retail MediaMarketing: In StoreShoppersMarketing: ShopperPackagingOperations & Supply ChainJohnson & JohnsonData & InsightsBrick and MortarHealth & WellnessStrategyMarketing: SocialTrends: Food and BeverageMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationAmazonTargetSustainabilityResults & InvestmentDept. DairyInternationalGoogleTech: AIPricing & PromotionsPepsiCoDanoneMeta (Facebook)WalmartDept. NonfoodDept. BeverageDept. HBCAI / ML 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer The Friday Checkout: High egg prices have shoppers boiling Prices for eggs broke through $4 per dozen on average in December and grocery shoppers are having trouble finding the commodity on store shelves. When might the pressure simmer down? Grocery Dive January 14, 2023January 14, 2023 < 1 min read ShoppersDept. Dairy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food In focus Crack Squad: Filled and mini eggs For many, January is a time for New Year’s resolutions, healthy eating and renewed gym memberships, but the prospect of Easter soon begins to loom large on the horizon. This year, Easter Sunday does not fall until 9 April, but the first tell-tale signs of the new season begin to appear in stores as soon […] Talking Retail January 13, 2023January 13, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. DairyHoliday & EventsBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG & FMCG An array of new ice-cream flavours from Magnum for 2023 Magnum has unveiled an assortment of products to welcome in the new year. New to the ice-cream brand’s ‘Double’ range includes Magnum Double Starchaser, featuring a swirled popcorn and caramel flavour ice-cream, encased in a caramel sauce and coated in milk chocolate with crunchy caramelised corn pieces. The second addition to the Double range this […] Talking Retail January 12, 2023January 12, 2023 < 1 min read UnileverDept. FreshMerchandisingDept. DairyDept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Ahold Delhaize’s finance chief to leave company ZAANDAM, the Netherlands — Ahold Delhaize today announced that chief financial officer Natalie Knight is leaving the company to pursue another career opportunity. A search for a successor has begun, the company said. Knight joined Ahold Delhaize as executive vice president, finance, in 2020 after more than four years as chief financial officer at European […] MMR January 11, 2023January 11, 2023 2 min read Ahold DelhaizeResults & InvestmentExecutivesSustainabilityDept. GroceryAssociatesDept. ApparelPredictions and ForecastsDept. DairyMarketing: BrandMergersDeliveryDept. FreshInclusivityCOVID19FreshDirectDept. Refrigerated 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
Media & Marketing Chipotle Utilizes Interactive Participatory Technology for Marketing Messaging Do you ever ask yourself what is the value of a partnership? At Chipotle the question is top of mind when thinking about how to drive growth in the messaging while edifying the brands message. According to Steven Johnson the first step is focus on the success of grocerant niche ‘halo’ of better for […] Grocerant Guru January 7, 2023January 7, 2023 3 min read Marketing: SocialConsumersDept. GroceryTechnology & InnovationRestaurantsDept. FreshData & InsightsHealth & WellnessMeta (Facebook)Dept. PerimeterDept. DairyTwitterExecutivesTech: AIPartnershipsMetaverseOperations & Supply ChainPredictions and ForecastsPress ReleaseData VisualizationTech: AR and VRTrends: TechESG and CSRDeliveryCOVID19Dept. ApparelDept. Natural / OrganicAI / ML 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Hy-Vee to host Best of Local Brands Summit WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Hy-Vee will host its next quarterly Best of Local Brands Summit in March to expand and enhance the product offerings at its more than 285 retail stores in Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wisconsin. Since the Best of Local Brands summits began in early 2021, more […] MMR January 5, 2023January 5, 2023 < 1 min read Hy-VeeVendorsDept. HBCDept. FreshInclusivityDept. DeliDept. Fresh PreparedDept. PerimeterDept. RefrigeratedHealth & WellnessPredictions and ForecastsDept. DairyBrick and Mortar 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