Media & Marketing BONUS EPISODE: NRF “Big Show” Recap We’re just back from New York and the 2023 edition of the National Retail Federation’s Big Show. As we rest our weary legs, we hop back on the mic to share some of our key takeaways gleaned from the Expo floor, the conference stages, conversations in the halls, and at various events we attended. We […] Remarkable Retail Podcast January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 2 min read Marketing: SocialPodcastsShoppersTechnology & InnovationTwitterDept. GroceryInternational - North AmericaAmazonData & InsightsConsultingStrategyExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Should Your Business Invest in Technology Now? The big takeaway Your customers will respond to offerings that are genuinely useful and helpful to them, even in an economic downturn. The key is investing in innovation that adds value, rather than chasing what’s trendy. Need proof? Beauty giant L’Oreal has invested more in research and development every year, even in tough times. That […] Salesforce January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 5 min read Technology & InnovationShoppersResults & InvestmentDept. HBCExecutivesEconomyStrategyData & InsightsInsight ProvidersMetaverseMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationConsumersMarketing: SocialMerchandisingTargetTech: AR and VR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer The Evolution of Medical Benefit Contracting: How Pharma Can Prepare Today’s guest post comes from Saket Patel, Consultant, Advisory Services at MMIT. Saket discusses market access and contracting strategies for medical benefit products when pharmacy benefit biosimilar therapies launch. He then describes how to automate formulary and medical policies to protect manufacturers from overpayment. Click here to learn about MMIT’s Contract Validation solution. Read on […] Drug Channels January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 2 min read Dept. PharmacyData & InsightsMarketing: SocialConsultingShoppersMeta (Facebook)ESG and CSR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces CVS Health launches Community Equity Alliance WOONSOCKET, R.I. —CVS Health announced a new initiative that will address barriers to care in underserved communities across the country. The CVS Health Community Equity Alliance is being established to expand the community health worker workforce, enhance connections between health care institutions and communities and address disparities in heart health and mental health outcomes. The Alliance […] MMR January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 3 min read Health & WellnessCVSAssociatesDept. HBCPartnershipsStrategyESG and CSRTechnology & InnovationOmnichannelData & InsightsDept. NonfoodExecutivesInclusivityMarketing: SocialGoogle 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: Grocery Ahold Delhaize USA pulls back the curtain on data Rom Kosla, chief information officer for the grocer’s Retail Business Services arm, shares how the company collects and stores information and turns it into actionable insights. Grocery Dive January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 < 1 min read Ahold DelhaizeData & InsightsExecutivesBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Restaurants Chipotle seeks to hire 15,000 restaurant workers ahead of busy spring months [[ Getty Images Chipotle Mexican Grill is seeking to hire 15,000 restaurant workers ahead of its busiest time of the year, which runs from March to May. In recent months, restaurants have found it easier to attract and retain workers, a reversal after the labor crunch that ensued after pandemic lockdowns. However, the sector has […] CNBC January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 < 1 min read RestaurantsAssociatesTechnology & InnovationCOVID19EconomyHealth & WellnessConsumersMeta (Facebook)Dept. HBCData & InsightsPricing & PromotionsResults & InvestmentTargetInternational - North AmericaAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Walmart-owned Sam’s Club plans to open about 30 new stores over next five years [[ Getty Images Walmart-owned Sam’s Club on Thursday said it will open more than 30 new stores in the U.S., marking its most aggressive expansion in years. The warehouse club’s next store is expected to open in Florida in 2024. Sam’s Club also plans to open five fulfillment and distribution centers this year, with the […] CNBC January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 4 min read Brick and MortarWalmartCostcoData & InsightsOperations & Supply ChainEconomyCOVID19Dept. FuelAssociatesDept. GrocerySams ClubShoppersBOPISBed Bath & BeyondBJ’s Wholesale ClubDept. BeverageDept. PetPackagingDept. NonfoodCompetitionDeliveryDept. Fresh PreparedDept. FreshTechnology & InnovationExecutivesOwned Brands (Private Label)Predictions and ForecastsDept. Paper 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables Hasbro warns of weak holiday quarter results, cuts 15% of its workforce [[ Getty Images Hasbro said Thursday it would eliminate around 1,000 employee positions and warned of weak holiday-quarter results. Shares of the toy maker fell more than 6% in extended trading. “Despite strong growth in Wizards of the Coast and Digital Gaming, Hasbro Pulse, and our licensing business, our Consumer Products business underperformed in the […] CNBC January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 2 min read Dept. Toys & GamesHoliday & EventsConsumersAssociatesResults & InvestmentSustainabilityStrategyPredictions and ForecastsOperations & Supply ChainExecutivesEconomyData & InsightsCOVID19 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Finance NRF 2023: Top Retail Influencers’ Key Takeaways The RETHINK Retail team ventured to NYC from January 14-17th for NRF 2023: Retail’s Big Show. While there, we had the opportunity to speak with attendees from our Top Retail Influencer community and learn about their event experience. #TRI members- April Sabral, Andrew Smith, Carl Boutet, Alberto Serrentino, Charles Haseman, Christine Russo, Guy Courtin, and […] Rethink Retail January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 5 min read Technology & InnovationMarketing: SocialData & InsightsOperations & Supply ChainShoppersPredictions and ForecastsExecutivesData VisualizationOmnichannelBrick and MortarCustomer ExperienceReturnsAssociatesTrends: RetailSustainabilityResults & InvestmentIndustry Conferences and EventsMerchandisingInsight ProvidersConsultingDept. ApparelVendorsMarketing: Loyalty & Subscription 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation 5 Ways to Use ChatGPT for SEO Google thus far disallows AI-generated content in its index. But the SEO benefit of ChatGPT and similar tools is increased productivity, not producing entire articles. The post 5 Ways to Use ChatGPT for SEO appeared first on Practical Ecommerce. Practical Ecommerce January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 < 1 min read ChatGPTData & InsightsTechnology & InnovationGoogleDept. Nonfood 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Three Use Cases for Amazon Marketing Cloud It seems like everyone is talking about Amazon Marketing Cloud lately. You might be wondering why there is so much excitement for AMC, and how you can actually use Amazon’s newest analytics tool to grow your business. Today, we’ll walk through three categories of use cases that advertisers like yourself can start implementing today. What […] Intentwise January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 4 min read AmazonData & InsightsTechnology & InnovationShoppersTargetMarketing: ShopperStore LocationAcquisitionSustainabilityStrategy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Sweatcoin steps up personalisation with MoEngage Crypto-rewards health & fitness app, Sweatcoin, steps up personalisation with MoEngage. Sweatcoin, the step counting app that pays customers to get active by converting their steps into currency, has partnered with MoEngage, the leading insights-led customer engagement platform, to enhance customer engagement as it fuels the growth of its Movement Economy. Sweatcoin is a new breed of […] Modern Retail January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 < 1 min read ShoppersInternational - UKHealth & WellnessEconomyCryptoData & Insights 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer How to Get Discovered by U.K. Retailers: Understanding British Consumers Before you launch your brand in the United Kingdom, it’s important to know what’s going on in today’s U.K. retail market as it may differ from the markets your brand currently has a presence in. Whether the British market is familiar territory or completely new, here’s a deep dive into understanding the U.K.’s marketplace, retailers, […] RangeMe January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 4 min read ConsumersSustainabilityVendorsInternational - UKPackagingGovernmentTescoHealth & WellnessEconomyShoppersInclusivityDept. GroceryData & InsightsDept. BeveragePredictions and ForecastsOmnichannelMarketing: SocialDept. PetOperations & Supply ChainDept. NonfoodDept. Adult BevResults & InvestmentESG and CSRDept. HBCAldiMarketing: In StoreTargetMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionTechnology & InnovationAssociatesHoliday & EventsDept. FuelOwned Brands (Private Label)social commerceTrends: Food and BeverageTrends: RetailBrick and MortarInsight Providers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer How to Start a Retail Business Starting a business can be one of the most rewarding experiences of someone’s life, and the satisfaction that comes with owning a successful business can be life-changing. It isn’t all easy, but seeing your labor bear fruit can be worth the effort. Starting a retail business, in particular, is one of the most popular small […] RangeMe January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 8 min read ShoppersVendorsResults & InvestmentStrategyCompetitionTargetStore LocationDept. HBCMarketing: BrandOperations & Supply ChainDept. ApparelAssociatesTechnology & InnovationConsumersCustomer ExperienceLegal & CriminalDept. NonfoodDept. FreshPredictions and ForecastsExecutivesESG and CSRMarketing: SocialDept. Toys & GamesStart UpsPartnershipsData & InsightsBrick and MortarGovernment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables Nike’s Journey To Marketing Excellence When Nike’s ten business development principles were written by Rob Strasser in 1977 the words marketing, systems, research and planning were all dirty words inside of Nike’s culture. I know, I was there at a critical time in Nike’s growth. During those days Nike had very idiosyncratic, gruff, scruffy but brilliant leaders, who even thought […] Branding Strategy January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 8 min read Dept. ApparelStrategyMarketing: BrandTechnology & InnovationAmazonResults & InvestmentMarketing: TradeConsumersPartnershipsExecutivesOperations & Supply ChainData & InsightsDept. NonfoodData VisualizationTargetSustainabilityPredictions and ForecastsEconomy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Planning for 2023 Retail Success in the Face of Evolving Consumer Behaviors In this informative and interactive webinar, attendees will receive data and insights from Sensormatic’s annual retailer post-holiday roundup. In addition, attendees will hear real-world insights from retail executives on how their businesses are approaching 2023. kkling January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 < 1 min read StrategyConsumersData & InsightsHoliday & EventsExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer 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, […] Kelly Pedersen January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 3 min read ConsumersHoliday & EventsESG and CSRMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionReturnsConsultingHealth & WellnessData & InsightsMarketing: SocialTrends: FinanceBNPLDeliveryDept. NonfoodMarketing: In StoreOperations & Supply ChainStrategySustainabilityAI / ML 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights 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. […] Doorcounts January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 2 min read Data & InsightsTechnology & InnovationConsumersStore LocationDeliveryShoppersPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: In StoreGoogleBrick and MortarReturnsHoliday & EventsTrends: ConsumerSustainabilityDept. ApparelMarketing: TradeChatGPTMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionGovernmentCOVID19Trends: Retail 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Your Views: Spotlight We had a story the other day about a poll suggesting that while ;people were cutting back on day to day expenses, they still want to indulge in occasional luxuries, which prompted MNB reader Rich Heiland to write: I used to use a statistic about Millennials in one of my presentations about finding and attracting […] MorningNewsBeat January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 4 min read ConsumersDept. BeverageDeliveryTechnology & InnovationResults & InvestmentHoliday & EventsGovernmentExecutivesDept. NonfoodDept. ApparelData & InsightsCOVID19Associates 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
Channel: Grocery - Natural 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. Grocery Dive January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 < 1 min read Whole FoodsBrick and MortarData & InsightsTechnology & InnovationTech: CashierlessAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights 7 benefits of combining social and survey data Big news, people: GWI has partnered with Audiense, the leading audience intelligence solution. “So what?” we hear you ask. Well, insights drawn from different sources – in this case GWI’s survey data and Audiense’s social data – paint a more detailed and reliable picture of what audiences think, feel and do. Or to put it […] GWI (Global Web Index) January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 4 min read Data & InsightsESG and CSRThick DataMarketing: SocialPartnershipsTechnology & InnovationConsumersDept. BeverageMarketing: In StoreShoppersTargetGovernmentHealth & WellnessUnileverOperations & Supply ChainPredictions and ForecastsStrategyTwitterMarketing: BroadcastAgencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
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. Future of Commerce January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationDept. NonfoodDeliveryData & Insights 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Merchandising Mobile signal booster: your complete guide Do you pay for internet data service but suffer every time you try to load a web page? Don’t worry, we will help you find issues with sky mobile signal! With a mobile signal booster, you will solve the problem of mobile phone coverage in an instant. But first, you should know all the subtleties […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 4 min read Dept. NonfoodData & InsightsTechnology & InnovationPricing & PromotionsInternational - UKDept. Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food The Fresh Market Lowers Customer Acquisition Cost with Technology What is freshness? How do your consumers know that the meal they buy from you is fresh other than searching the package looking for the date made or time cooked? So, we ask. What’s more relevant than livestream meal prep or cooking of dinner? Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®, […] Grocerant Guru January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 3 min read Dept. FreshThe Fresh MarketDept. GroceryShoppersMarketing: SocialConsumersData & InsightsAcquisitionMarketing: Retail MediaTechnology & InnovationHoliday & EventsTwitterMeta (Facebook)StrategyPredictions and ForecastsOperations & Supply ChainMerchandisingDept. PerimeterExecutivesMarketing: In StoreESG and CSR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer 3 Ways Retailers Can Unlock New Levels of Customer Engagement in 2023 The beginning of the year is a time of great momentum and in the ever-evolving retail industry, you must always be prepared for what’s coming down the pipeline. In the past few years, I’ve seen a significant shift in retailers using technology to create more meaningful and personalized engagement strategies to inspire consumers to take […] Catherine Tabor January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 3 min read ShoppersTechnology & InnovationData & InsightsPartnershipsMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationConsumersMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionCustomer ExperienceAssociatesEconomyCompetitionExecutivesDept. NonfoodStrategy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Associates & Employees Walmart Raises Wages For All Hourly US Employees Walmart said yesterday that it is raising wages for all hourly workers in the US, a reflection of a continuing reality for retailers – front line staff shortages that are having an operational impact. In a memo to all US employees, John Furner, president and CEO, Walmart U.S., announced four ways in which he said […] MorningNewsBeat January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 3 min read AssociatesWalmartEconomyTechnology & InnovationData & InsightsBrick and MortarConsumersDept. NonfoodExecutivesGoogleOperations & Supply ChainDept. ApparelAmazon 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
Shopper & Customer NRF: Consumers to spend more for Valentine’s Day WASHINGTON – Consumers are expected to spend $25.9 billion on Valentine’s Day this year, up from $23.9 billion in 2022 and one of the highest spending years on record, according to the annual survey released Wednesday by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. “Valentine’s Day is a special occasion to shop for […] MMR January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 2 min read ConsumersDept. NonfoodBrick and MortarExecutivesData & InsightsStrategyThick DataDept. ApparelHoliday & EventsMarketing: In StoreMarketing: TradeAssociates 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