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10 Takeaways From Tech’s Biggest News Week of the Year

A month’s worth of tech news dropped in four days this week. Microsoft, Google, and Anthropic held developer conferences filled with new models and product releases. OpenAI acquired Jony Ive’s IO device startup. And Apple’s plan to release smart glasses in 2026 became public. I spent the week in Silicon Valley, attending Google and Anthropic’s […]
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Food sales boost retail rise in April, but inflation casts a shadow

Food led the way in a broad-based increase in retail sales in April, with a rise of 3.9% in the month for food compared with an overall jump of 1.2%. The rise in food sales revealed by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) data was… This story continues at Food sales boost retail rise in […]
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Amazon revamps online store to mark International Women’s Football Day as Euro 2025 fast approaches

To mark International Women’s Football Day and less than 50 days until the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025, Amazon is kicking off a series of initiatives for fans. This includes a refreshed online store, and a UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 ticket giveaway. The storefront features thousands of products and offers fast delivery for Prime members on […]
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Memorial Day Travel Food Favorites: A Grocerant Guru’s Guide to Snacking Across America

  Memorial Day weekend is about to set new records — not just for travel, but for tasty road trip bites, hotel-room feasts, and foodie-favorite restaurants across the country. According to AAA, over 45 million Americans will hit the roads, rails, and runways from May 22 to May 26. That’s a whole lot of mouths […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

How small c-stores can survive

​[[{“value”:” From the rise and fall of the COVID-19 pandemic to ballooning inflation and interest rates, difficult economic conditions have forced many small c-store operators to sell to competitors that are seeking more scale.  Large c-store companies have pricing power and economies of scale that make it easier to weather turbulent economic times, while their […]
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  1. Data & Insights

Building Loyalty That Connects: Four Key Strategic Priorities for Your Brand

Discover how economic uncertainty is reshaping consumer behavior and why loyalty program strategies are becoming critical for building long-term brand connections. Our latest thought piece from Mintel Consulting explores how brands can adapt their strategies with value-driven rewards, personalization, and emotional engagement to stay ahead in challenging times. Download this free analysis below to start […]
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  1. Media & Marketing

Connected TV is transforming advertising

Streaming and connected TV (CTV) are increasingly becoming a dominant force in the television landscape and a critical component of modern advertising strategies. For marketers around the world, understanding how others are strategically leveraging CTV is essential for staying competitive and maximizing ROI.  The rise of CTV and ad-supported streaming Ten years ago, streaming was […]
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  1. Channel: Mass

Walmart and Partners Make Powerful $750K Commitment to Tornado-Affected Communities

Walmart Inc., Sam’s Club, and the Walmart Foundation are working to support tornado-impacted communities in Illinois, Kentucky, and Missouri by committing $750,000 to support relief efforts across the impacted areas. Per AccuWeather, the tornado that struck St. Louis on May 16, 2025, was an EF-3, with winds up to 152 mph. It barreled through the […]
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A Stitch in Time: How Ono Hawaiian BBQ’s New Disney Partnership Proves Small Brands Can Win Big with Social Media and Smart Collaborations

  The grocerant space—where convenience, quality, and experience collide—is more dynamic than ever. Case in point: Ono Hawaiian BBQ, a beloved family-owned fast-casual brand, just teamed up with Disney for a limited-time Lilo & Stitch collaboration. And guess what? You don’t need to be a national juggernaut to make waves on social media—you just need […]
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Your Views:  “If You Aren’t Learning, You’re Dying”

Michael Sansolo wrote a column this week about the awful Colorado Rockies, a baseball team that refuses to invest in the kind of technology and analytics that help other teams succeed.  Michael used that as a metaphor for what every business needs to do, and MNB reader James Kines, Jr responded: Always enjoy a great sports analogy.  […]
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NtelCare and Vayyar Join Forces to Provide Proactive, Passive Remote Monitoring Solutions for Senior Care

Source: NtelCare (EZ Newswire) FORT WORTH, TX — NtelCare, an AI-first platform redefining senior care, is proud to announce a new partnership with Vayyar, a global leader in 4D radar technology. This collaboration delivers a comprehensive and proactive solution for fall detection and bed exit alerts—ushering in a new era of safety, dignity, and predictive […]
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Why Edge Computing is the Missing Piece in Retail’s AI Revolution

The promise of artificial intelligence in retail is no longer theoretical — it’s rapidly becoming a competitive necessity. Gartner predicts key enterprise computer vision markets will pass $386 billion by 2031, with retail among the sectors offering the fastest revenue growth opportunities. But there’s a critical challenge that rarely makes headlines: How do you effectively deploy and […]
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From Steaks to Shakes: Understanding the US Protein Market

Protein consumption in the US has reached new heights, driven by its strong associations with health, fitness, and overall lifestyle needs. Consumers see protein as essential not only for athletic performance, but also for maintaining energy, satiety, and supporting healthy ageing. This article will take you through the key protein trends, consumer behaviors, and technological […]
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White Castle and Heelys Launch Iconic Nostalgia-Fueled Collaboration

White Castle has partnered with Heelys to launch a limited-edition collection of White Castle-branded Heelys shoes. The original wheeled sneaker’s collaboration with the legendary fast-food restaurant is currently available on Heelys’ website. These new, branded shoes are named “White Castle Slider Riders.” Heelys are versatile sneakers designed with a hidden twist: removable wheels in the heels. With […]
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  1. Channel: Dollar/Value

Dollar General Makes Southern Charm Affordable With Dolly Parton’s New Line

Dolly Parton’s latest collaboration with Dollar General brings affordable Southern charm to customers via a new entertaining line. In response to ongoing customer demand, Dollar General has expanded its collaboration with the beloved country icon to launch a third kitchen and housewares collection for summer 2025. This newest effort builds on past budget collections, reflecting […]
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  1. Channel: Grocery

eCommerce Fulfillment Strategy with Ahold Delhaize USA’s Daniël van Gool

The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by Daniël van Gool, VP of Fulfillment Strategies & Solutions at Ahold Delhaize USA. Find Daniel on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dvangool/Find AD USA on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ahold-delhaize-usa/Find AD USA online at: https://www.adusa.com/ Daniël answers these questions: You are an OG of ecommerce, going back as far as early […]
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  1. Data & Insights

The Elephant & The Bookstore: How Mental Barriers Limit Success

In this week’s blog, we explored how invisible barriers can silently limit your growth through something called “learned helplessness”. Today, we’re examining real-world examples of retailers who’ve broken free from these mental constraints—from Barnes & Noble’s remarkable turnaround to lesser-known success stories where small mindset shifts led to massive results. Our newly released guidebook, “Breaking the […]
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  1. International

Majority of UK adult vapers support the ban on disposable vapes, data shows

New data from global insights platform GWI reveals that six in 10 (61%) UK vapers support the proposed ban on disposable vapes. This news comes ahead of the UK government’s decision on whether to ban single use vapes on the 1 of June. The new… This story continues at Majority of UK adult vapers support […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

In defence of Marks and Spencer as UK retailer gears up for eye watering £300 million profit hit from cyber attack

Over the last few weeks, there’s been a lot of noise surrounding a high profile cyber attack on M&S. some of it informed, some of it not. As someone who works in cybersecurity, Mark Hughes, CSO at The National Lottery, has taken to social media to add a more grounded perspective. As it released full […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

Lowe’s Delivers Earnings Beat, Revenue Miss in Q1 2025 Results as Consumers Still ‘Sitting on the Sidelines’

Despite a dip in sales and diluted earnings per share (EPS) exhibited during its most recent Q1 2025 earnings results, shared via a May 21 press release, home improvement and hardware retailer Lowe’s maintained its full-year guidance — and beat at least one Wall Street expectation. Sales ticked downward in the first quarter of this […]
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  1. Channel: Restaurants

Burger King’s ‘How To Train Your Dragon’ Collab Part of New ‘Family-First’ Marketing Strategy

Fans (and investors) watching Burger King may be pleased to note that the fast-food chain is apparently leaning heavily into its turnaround — nearly three years into the initiative, per CNBC. On May 27, a slew of menu items related to the upcoming live-action movie release of “How To Train Your Dragon” — originally presented […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Google Brings Advanced AI Capabilities to Search, Including Virtual Try-On, Agentic Checkout

Shopping is one of the primary tasks for which people use Google; in fact, people shop across Google properties 1 billion times every day, so it’s not surprising that, as AI capabilities rapidly advance, Google is bringing more and more of that functionality to the forefront in order to enhance the shopping experience on its […]
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  1. Media & Marketing

How the IRA’s Part B Coinsurance Inflation Adjustments Can Raise Seniors’ Drug Costs

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is triggering increases in Medicare beneficiaries’ spending on their Part B drugs. Though CMS touts that the IRA’s inflation-based coinsurance adjustments will “lower out-of-pocket costs,” the results have been more complicated. Below, we update and expand on our previous analysis. We find that a growing number of Part B drugs […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Harmons Grocery rolls out Tally inventory robot in Utah stores as Simbe upgrades Vision platform

US retailer Harmons Grocery has deployed autonomous Tally robots from Simbe to scan inventory and verify prices in stores. These are currently in use at five locations in Utah, with the aim of better supporting store teams and improving shelf accuracy. The roll-out comes as Simbe announces advancements to Simbe Vision, its AI powered computer […]
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  1. Channel: Restaurants

Chipotle Rolls Out Huge ‘Summer of Extras,’ $1M in Free Burritos Up for Grabs

Chipotle’s new “Summer of Extras” promotion promises to reward loyal customers with $1 million in free burritos. The Mexican-inspired eatery’s latest promo is all about giving back to its fans. Chipotle Rewards members across the U.S. can unlock extra perks, earn bonus points, and win free Chipotle. Plus, one lucky customer in each of the […]
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  1. Media & Marketing

Chuck E. Cheese, Campus Retailer Follett Enter Retail Media Arena

The world of retail media has two interesting new entrants — the Chuck E. Cheese chain of family entertainment centers and campus retailer Follett Higher Education. These new offerings highlight the growing breadth of the retail media landscape, which increasingly encompasses much more than just traditional retailers. Chuck E. Cheese Aims to Become a ‘Family […]
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  1. Data & Insights

The Invisible Ceiling: How Learned Helplessness Silently Limits Your Growth

As a child growing up in Sacramento, California in the 60’s, I was mesmerized by the animals at the zoo. But one image stands out decades later: a full-grown elephant, standing calmly among the crowds, “secured” by nothing more than a thin rope tied to her leg and anchored to a small stake in the […]
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  1. Channel: Ecommerce & Digital

Sansolo Speaks:  Rocky Mountain Low

by Michael Sansolo Keeping up with the competition is never easy. It requires investments of time, money and personnel.  It rarely is cheap and often is uncomfortable. But also is essential, especially if you have any interest in improving your sales and profits. Leading off as an example of managerial ineptitude:  Major League Baseball’s Colorado […]
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Charted: How Do U.S. Universities Make Their Money?

See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Charted: How Are American Universities Funded? This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways More than half of American public college and […]
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Week in Review: Instacart CEO heads to OpenAI

Welcome back to Week in Review! We’ve got lots of news for you this week: There were CEO shake-ups at Instacart and 11x; the web series is back — kind of; Threads is getting video ads; and much more. Let’s get to it! Big move: Instacart CEO Fidji Simo will become OpenAI’s CEO for Applications, […]
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What’s next for Instacart as CEO Fidji Simo announces decision to join OpenAI as head of applications?

Instacart CEO Fidji Simo is departing the grocery technology company to join OpenAI as its Chief of Applications. In an email to employees, she said: “Let me start by saying this was an incredibly hard decision because I love this company. We are operating incredibly well as our last earnings results have shown. Our strategy […]
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Personalized Disruption: Grocery’s Secret to Breaking Old Habits

There’s no shortage of talk about technology that’s going to redefine, dominate, or transform retail this year. Much of this language boils down to marketing speech, and often, true industry disruption fails to materialize. There is no shortage of tech hyperbole in retail. But then there’s the occasional exception — a technology that genuinely does […]
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State of the Consumer Report

[Week of May 9] Timely insights on consumer behavior, pricing, and retail trends This weekly snapshot highlights the most relevant signals shaping where and how consumers are spending—from e-commerce and inflation shifts to essential vs. discretionary demand. What you’ll get from this week’s report: Cross-border e-commerce slowdown: Learn how tariff pressures are reshaping sales trends […]
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