Shopper & Customer The Grocerant Revolution: How Mix-and-Match Meal Components Are Winning Over Consumers What do consumers think a Grocerant is? According to Steven Johnson, the Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA-based Foodservice Solutions®, the man who coined the term “Grocerant,” it is “any retail food item that is fresh prepared Ready-2-Eat or Heat-N-Eat.” Traditionally, these items have been found in grocery store service delis, convenience store prepared food […] Grocerant Guru February 10, 2025February 10, 2025 4 min read ConsumersDept. GroceryRestaurantsDept. FreshData & InsightsBrick and MortarDeliveryWaWaDept. PerimeterCostcoDept. NonfoodShoppersDept. Fresh PreparedPackagingMarketing: In StoreCompetitionPredictions and ForecastsBOPISDept. ApparelSustainabilityDept. DeliTechnology & InnovationPop UpsPlatedMarketing: BrandMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationOperations & Supply Chain 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Ikea lands 3,700+ applications for new Oxford Street London store roles as it preps Spring opening Ikea says that it has received 3,730 applications in just six days for its new Oxford Street, London store. Interest in the 150 available positions marks the largest ever response the home furnishing retailer has seen in the UK. It provides the independently set Real Living Wage of £13.85 per hour alongside benefits including flexible […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub February 7, 2025February 7, 2025 3 min read Technology & InnovationInternational - UKData & InsightsMarketing: Social MediaDept. DeliDept. Fresh PreparedAssociatesOmnichannelStrategyEconomyTescoTech: CashierlessSustainabilityStore LocationPredictions and ForecastsBrick and MortarOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionCOVID19DeliveryTwitterInclusivityTrends: Tech 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category Grocerant Guru Says Wingstop & OPI’s ‘Snack in :60 Challenge’ is a Brand Invitation Others Should Have Thought of First Food marketing is all about relevance, timing, and creating a brand invitation that turns heads. The latest collaboration between Wingstop and OPI hits all three marks, proving once again that consumer behavior is the key to unlocking incremental sales growth according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. In a […] Grocerant Guru January 31, 2025January 31, 2025 3 min read Dept. GroceryConsumersRestaurantsData & InsightsMarketing: Social MediaBrick and MortarDept. DeliDept. FreshESG and CSRMeta (Facebook)TwitterMarketing: TradeDeliveryPredictions and ForecastsTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Restaurants What Grocery Stores Don’t Understand About Restaurants in Their Stores In today’s dynamic food landscape, grocery stores and supermarkets are venturing boldly into the restaurant space, attempting to compete with quick-service and sit-down dining establishments. Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® was the first to predict that this venture would present challenges, as these grocery-restaurant hybrids frequently misunderstand the core […] Grocerant Guru January 28, 2025January 28, 2025 4 min read RestaurantsConsumersData & InsightsBrick and MortarHy-VeeDept. GroceryRegional GroceryMarketing: In StoreStrategyOperations & Supply ChainInternationalPredictions and ForecastsPartnershipsCompetitionShoppersDept. DeliTechnology & InnovationDept. NonfoodTrends: Food and Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights The 7 Undercurrents Driving Grocerant Niche Adoption in 2025 The evolution of Ready-2-Eat and Heat-N-Eat fresh food has surged over the years, with 2025 proving to be a landmark moment for the grocerant niche. These retail food solutions cater to time-starved consumers seeking convenience, quality, and value. Steven Johnson, Foodservice Solutions® Grocerant Guru®, based in Tacoma, WA identifies seven powerful undercurrents driving this […] Grocerant Guru January 25, 2025January 25, 2025 6 min read Technology & InnovationAIConsumersDept. GroceryData & InsightsRestaurantsPredictions and ForecastsShoppersMarketing: Social MediaRegional GroceryPartnershipsDept. FreshMarketing: TradeHealth & WellnessBrick and MortarDept. DeliMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionDept. Fresh PreparedSustainabilityTrends: Food and BeverageCompetitionPricing & PromotionsPackagingTescoHy-VeeMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationAmazonLidlKrogerOperations & Supply ChainMeta (Facebook)WaWaQ CommerceDeliveryDept. PerimeterBOPISTrends: MarketingTwitterAlbertsons / SafewayDollar GeneralGhost KitchenHEBAldi7-Eleven & SpeedwaySave A LotPublixDept. BakeryAlimentation Couche-TardStore LocationDept. BeverageCircle KESG and CSR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Grocers vs. Restaurants: Can Kids Eat Free Platforms Succeed Everywhere? Kids Eat Free promotions have long been a cornerstone for family-oriented restaurants like IHOP and Denny’s, offering a compelling traffic-driving incentive for parents. However, as guest traffic declines across restaurant categories, this once-exclusive restaurant strategy is now being adopted by non-traditional fresh food retailers, convenience stores (C-stores), and even grocery store delis. Steven Johnson […] Grocerant Guru January 24, 2025January 24, 2025 4 min read RestaurantsDept. GroceryData & InsightsDept. FreshMarketing: TradeHealth & WellnessBrick and MortarDept. DeliDept. Fresh PreparedStore LocationShoppersStrategySustainabilityMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionKrogerWhole FoodsDept. PerimeterDept. BeverageMarketing: BroadcastMarketing: BrandMarketing: In StorePartnershipsPepsiCoResults & InvestmentESG and CSRTechnology & InnovationTrends: Food and BeverageHoliday & Events 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Looking Once Again at the Intersection of Mobile Marketing, Virtual Retail, and Foodservice Brick-and-Mortar Retailers In today’s dynamic food landscape, technology is reshaping the pathways of fresh food distribution. Mobile marketing and virtual retailing are challenging the traditional dominance of brick-and-mortar foodservice retailers as consumer expectations evolve around convenience, accessibility, and personalization according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. This shift is most evident in […] Grocerant Guru January 23, 2025January 23, 2025 4 min read Dept. GroceryConsumersData & InsightsBrick and MortarRestaurantsDept. Fresh PreparedDept. DeliDept. FreshPackagingTechnology & InnovationFood DeliveryOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: MobilePredictions and ForecastsBOPISDept. PerimeterDept. BeverageMarketing: TradeDeliveryMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationPricing & PromotionsTrends: Food and BeverageResults & InvestmentUbereatsMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: In StoreDoorDashDept. Nonfood 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category Handheld Foods: A Rising Trend in Modern Dining Handheld foods—such as burgers, pizza slices, and sandwiches—have become increasingly popular, especially among single-person and two-person households according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. This trend is evident not only in the rise of takeout and delivery services but also in the prevalence of handheld options in sit-down restaurants. […] Grocerant Guru January 21, 2025January 21, 2025 4 min read Dept. GroceryConsumersRestaurantsDept. Fresh PreparedData & InsightsDept. DeliMarketing: Social MediaDeliveryFood DeliveryNestleMeta (Facebook)TwitterUbereatsDept. BakeryDoorDashGrubhubPredictions and ForecastsTrends: Food and BeverageESG and CSR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Kroger’s meal kit company referred to FTC over advertising claims Home Chef did not follow through on its promise to “permanently discontinue” claims that compared its offerings to HelloFresh, according to the National Advertising Division. Grocery Dive January 14, 2025January 14, 2025 < 1 min read KrogerGovernmentDept. Fresh PreparedDept. DeliHomeChef 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer How grocers can appeal to consumers taking GLP-1s As usage of the medications increases, Circana research indicates deli and produce could be bright spots for spending. Grocery Dive January 10, 2025January 29, 2025 < 1 min read ConsumersVendorsTechnology & InnovationInsight ProvidersDept. PerimeterDept. Fresh PreparedDept. FreshDept. Deli 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Kroger’s Pricing and Positioning Problems Kroger, one of the United States’ largest grocery chains, faces an increasingly challenging road ahead. The failed merger with Albertsons, intensified scrutiny over food stamp benefits, and a fragmented brand strategy are creating a conundrum for this retail giant. As competitors adapt more rapidly to changing consumer preferences, Kroger’s struggles highlight the evolving dynamics […] Grocerant Guru January 9, 2025January 9, 2025 4 min read KrogerConsumersData & InsightsDept. GroceryMarketing: Social MediaStrategyRegional GroceryMergersShoppersGovernmentMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: BrandAlbertsons / SafewayPackagingSustainabilityWegmansEconomyWalmartTechnology & InnovationDept. FreshMeta (Facebook)Dept. NonfoodBrick and MortarTwitterLegal & CriminalDeliveryDept. Fresh PreparedDollar GeneralDept. DeliHEBESG and CSRTargetResults & InvestmentPricing & PromotionsInclusivityPartnershipsAmazonMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationAldi 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Grocerants: 7 Big Opportunities for 2025 As 2025 approaches, the evolving food landscape presents unparalleled opportunities for all food retailers offering grocerant meal components or meals. All food retailers include Convenience Stores, grocery service deli’s, restaurants, dollar stores think of it as any retailer has the ability to evolve into a hybrid concept blending grocery and restaurant-style dining. Political uncertainty, […] Grocerant Guru January 9, 2025January 9, 2025 4 min read ConsumersRestaurantsDept. GroceryData & InsightsPredictions and ForecastsDept. FreshShoppersMarketing: Social MediaDept. Fresh PreparedDept. DeliDept. NonfoodEconomyGovernmentMarketing: TradePackagingPricing & PromotionsTrends: ConsumerTrends: Food and BeverageTechnology & InnovationTwitterUnileverStrategyBrick and MortarMeta (Facebook)ESG and CSRHoliday & EventsMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationDept. PerimeterTargetResults & InvestmentDept. DairyTech: CashierlessDept. Toys & GamesMarketing: In StoreDept. BakeryAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Katz’s Deli and Peter Luger’s Steakhouse Are 2 of the Most Legendary Restaurants in the World, According to an Online Travel Guide Katz’s Deli and Peter Luger Steak House are iconic and celebrated New York eateries. RetailWire December 29, 2024December 29, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. Fresh PreparedDept. DeliRestaurants 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Fast Food Restaurants: The Race to Attract Customers Back Today convenience stores, grocery delis, and virtual restaurants are eating into legacy restaurant market share according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®.The fast-food industry, once the go-to for affordability, speed, and convenience, is facing formidable competition from unexpected corners. Convenience stores (C-stores), grocery deli departments, and virtual restaurants are […] Grocerant Guru December 27, 2024December 27, 2024 5 min read Dept. GroceryRestaurantsConsumersDept. DeliDept. Fresh PreparedData & InsightsDept. FreshShoppersBrick and MortarDeliveryGhost KitchenMarketing: Social MediaRegional GroceryWaWaCompetitionOperations & Supply ChainKrogerHEBStore LocationPublix7-Eleven & SpeedwayTwitterMeta (Facebook)Whole FoodsMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionAssociatesMars Inc.Predictions and ForecastsPricing & PromotionsFood DeliveryDept. Natural / OrganicTechnology & InnovationUbereatsESG and CSRDept. FuelCOVID19DoorDashMarketing: In Store 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Now What: Kroger vs Albertsons – Who Won? The merger drama between Kroger and Albertsons has dominated headlines in the food retail world, raising a critical question: who will emerge victorious? According to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®, by examining food industry trends, competitive missteps, and each chain’s strategic pivots, it becomes clear that Albertsons, albeit cautiously, […] Grocerant Guru December 18, 2024December 18, 2024 4 min read Regional GroceryAlbertsons / SafewayTechnology & InnovationKrogerConsumersAIDept. GroceryData & InsightsMarketing: Social MediaSustainabilityShoppersBOPISDept. FreshOwned Brands (Private Label)Predictions and ForecastsDeliveryInstacartInsight ProvidersMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationHealth & WellnessBig DataTrends: RetailPartnershipsStrategyTwitterMergersBrick and MortarOperations & Supply ChainMeta (Facebook)Marketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionFood DeliveryMarketing: In StoreTrends: Food and BeverageVendorsDept. Fresh PreparedEconomyPackagingESG and CSRDoorDashDept. Natural / OrganicConsultingDept. DeliWalmart 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Experiential Retail Trends in Beauty: Embracing Pop-Ups and Immersive Marketing The beauty retail industry is embracing experiential retail, a strategy that transforms shopping into an immersive and interactive experience. Experiential retail goes beyond simply buying products—it’s about creating memorable moments through activities, curated spaces, or interactive elements that engage customers on a deeper emotional level. Beauty pop-ups and flagship stores have become destinations, offering gamified […] Mintel December 18, 2024December 18, 2024 5 min read Technology & InnovationAIConsumersDept. HBCData & InsightsPop UpsDeliveryMarketing: Social MediaInternational - UKPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: In StoreShoppersDept. NonfoodPackagingESG and CSRFlagship StoresHoliday & EventsTrends: RetailDept. BeverageDept. DeliDept. Fresh PreparedDept. Toys & GamesMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionDept. GroceryBrick and MortarSustainabilityCOVID19Dept. FreshStrategySponsoredMerchandising 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Year in Review: Consumer Migration Between Convenience Stores, Restaurants, and Service Delis As 2024 comes to a close, the dynamic interplay between convenience stores (C-stores), restaurants, and service delis continues to reshape the food industry landscape. If success does leave clues and it does according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® let’s look at who is winning and some that may […] Grocerant Guru December 16, 2024December 16, 2024 4 min read Technology & InnovationAIConsumersData & InsightsDept. Fresh PreparedRestaurantsDept. DeliDept. GroceryDept. FreshBrick and MortarShoppersPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionDeliveryDept. PerimeterMarketing: TradeResults & InvestmentSustainabilityMerchandisingOperations & Supply ChainPackagingInternationalWaWaRegional GroceryKrogerMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationMarketing: In StoreMarketing: Social MediaPartnershipsAmazonStore LocationInternational - North AmericaDept. BeverageFlagship StoresESG and CSREconomyAlbertsons / SafewayHoliday & EventsDept. Bakery7-Eleven & Speedway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Has Amazon Finally Cracked the Code for Grocery Retailing? In 2020 my beloved local Fairway went under, and for five years the store space has languished, sitting dark and empty alongside several other shuttered chains: Modell’s, Subway (although somehow the Kohl’s has survived). However, one month ago the lights turned back on — with bright green flag chains strung across the parking lot and […] Retail TouchPoints December 11, 2024December 11, 2024 8 min read AmazonDept. FreshShoppersBrick and MortarTechnology & InnovationDept. PerimeterWhole FoodsDept. GroceryTech: CashierlessMarketing: In StoreCustomer ExperienceConsumersReturnsDept. Fresh PreparedMerchandisingDept. DeliOwned Brands (Private Label)DeliveryMarketing: TradeAcquisitionHealth & WellnessDept. Natural / OrganicMarketing: Social MediaRegional GroceryMergersPop UpsHy-VeeInstacartStore LocationRestaurantsLegal & CriminalOperations & Supply ChainPackagingMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionBOPISBankruptcyDept. RefrigeratedDept. NonfoodSustainabilityDept. ApparelInternational - UKDept. BakeryPartnershipsWakefernDept. DairyPricing & PromotionsPredictions and ForecastsExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Top 10 Seasonal Regional Non-Holiday Takeout Meals As seasonal flavors captivate consumers, regional specialties offer unique opportunities for the foodservice industry to shine. Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® wants to remind everyone that there is an abundance of fresh, fast, flavorful, meals available in your area. Convenience stores, grocery delis, and restaurants are increasingly leveraging these […] Grocerant Guru December 7, 2024December 7, 2024 4 min read Dept. Fresh PreparedData & InsightsDept. DeliDept. FreshBOPISDept. GroceryRestaurantsDeliveryHoliday & EventsConsumersDept. BakeryPackagingBrick and MortarMarketing: In StoreDept. FuelDept. OTCDept. PerimeterMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMerchandisingPartnershipsPepsiCoShoppersTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Critical Questions for Managing Grocery Retail Supply Chain Disruptions By Jonna Parker, Team Lead, Fresh Foods Group As the pandemic faded into the rearview mirror and U.S. consumers grappled with two years of historic inflation, 2024 was to be the year grocery retailers and manufacturers got back to normal. But the summer and early fall brought disruptive events in the form of headline-dominating food […] Circana December 4, 2024December 4, 2024 4 min read ConsumersData & InsightsInsight ProvidersDept. FreshDept. DeliDept. Fresh PreparedOperations & Supply ChainDept. GroceryAssociatesEconomyWeatherMarketing: Social MediaShoppersBig DataDept. NonfoodPricing & PromotionsCOVID19Dept. PaperDeliveryMerchandising 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer How Grocery Retailers and Brands Can Anticipate and Address Consumer Behavior Changes in 2025 By Sally Lyons-Wyatt, Global EVP & Chief Advisor, Consumer Goods & Foodservice Insights Consumers have always modified their shopping habits in response to economic challenges. In the past five years, though, they’ve flipped the script, responding to compounded price growth, year over year, since 2019. There are signs inflation is easing – but even so, […] Circana November 19, 2024January 29, 2025 3 min read ConsumersInsight ProvidersDept. GroceryPredictions and ForecastsDept. BeverageData & InsightsDept. DeliDept. Fresh PreparedEconomyOwned Brands (Private Label)ShoppersMerchandisingExecutivesESG and CSRDept. PerimeterMarketing: Social MediaStrategyHoliday & EventsDeliveryCOVID19Store LocationSustainabilityTrends: Shopping 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events Why Mix-and-Match Meal Components Are the Ultimate Choice for Thanksgiving Dinner As Thanksgiving approaches, many people imagine gathering around a table filled with classic dishes, from roasted turkey to creamy mashed potatoes and cranberry sauce. But while the tradition is cherished, the reality of hosting Thanksgiving can be overwhelming, with endless hours of cooking, rising grocery bills, and the challenges of balancing varied taste preferences […] Grocerant Guru November 19, 2024November 19, 2024 5 min read Holiday & EventsRestaurantsData & InsightsDept. GroceryDept. FreshConsumersAssociatesSustainabilityHealth & WellnessWhole FoodsTrader JoesWegmansThick DataDept. DairyDept. RefrigeratedShoppersMerchandisingDept. Adult BevDept. DeliRegional GroceryTrends: Food and BeverageMarketing: TradeDept. Fresh Prepared 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery Food Hall Startup Wonder Acquires Grubhub for $650 Million Wonder Group, the “fast fine dining” retailer founded by serial entrepreneur Marc Lore, will purchase Grubhub from Just Eat Takeaway.com for $650 million, including $500 million in senior notes and $150 million in cash. The deal is projected to be finalized during Q1 2025, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. “Wonder’s acquisition of […] Retail TouchPoints November 14, 2024November 14, 2024 2 min read Food DeliveryGrubhubDept. GroceryAcquisitionRestaurantsPartnershipsDeliveryPredictions and ForecastsStore LocationShoppersMarketing: Social MediaCustomer ExperienceDept. Fresh PreparedExecutivesDept. NonfoodDept. DeliWalmartMarketing: In StoreTechnology & InnovationBrick and MortarBlueApronTrends: Food and Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food The Service Deli Disconnect: How Grocers Can Rethink Fresh, Tackle Food Pricing, and Reignite Customer Engagement In today’s dynamic food retail landscape, grocery store service delis, once known for their quality, convenience, and fresh food options, are struggling to meet the demands of a modern consumer base hungry for more than just another cold cut or outdated salad option. Consumers desire for grocerant niche Ready-2-Eat and Heat-N-Eat fresh prepared food consumers […] Grocerant Guru November 2, 2024November 2, 2024 5 min read Dept. Fresh PreparedShoppersDept. DeliDept. GroceryConsumersData & InsightsPackagingDept. FreshDept. PerimeterRegional GroceryWegmansAssociatesMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionInsight ProvidersCustomer ExperienceInternationalMerchandisingSustainabilityWhole FoodsBrick and MortarWalmartBig DataDept. OTCOwned Brands (Private Label)Operations & Supply ChainAlbertsons / SafewayKrogerMarketing: BrandHEBTrends: RetailTargetStore LocationRestaurantsPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationAhold Delhaize 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer How GLP-1 Use is Creating Opportunities in the Vitamin & Supplements Category We see the ads everywhere: Ozempic. WeGovy. Rybelsus. Mounjaro. They are on our televisions. Filling up our social media feeds. In Super Bowl spots. Relative newcomers like Ro and Hers – low cost versions from the two telemedicine giants – are plastered on billboards and ads in the trains I take regularly in NYC. Even […] RangeMe October 31, 2024January 29, 2025 6 min read ConsumersMarketing: Social MediaHealth & WellnessDept. PharmacyDept. Natural / OrganicBrick and MortarVendorsData & InsightsDept. GroceryPredictions and ForecastsESG and CSRExecutivesMerchandisingDept. PerimeterPodcastsHoliday & EventsOperations & Supply ChainShoppersDept. NonfoodDept. Fresh PreparedDept. FreshDept. DeliDept. BakeryTechnology & InnovationInsight Providers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Aldi: Redefining Consumer Value in an Era of Rising Prices As grocery prices continue to surge across the industry, consumers are increasingly seeking stores that align with their financial concerns and lifestyle needs. Now, according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®, Aldi, the German-based discount supermarket chain, has emerged as a champion of consumer relevance, setting itself apart with […] Grocerant Guru October 24, 2024October 24, 2024 5 min read ConsumersAldiRegional GroceryData & InsightsHoliday & EventsShoppersDept. GroceryStrategyResults & InvestmentMarketing: TradeEconomyInternationalPricing & PromotionsMerchandisingAssociatesBrick and MortarTechnology & InnovationDept. DeliDept. FreshDept. Fresh PreparedDept. Natural / OrganicHealth & WellnessPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: Social MediaDept. PerimeterTrends: Food and Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Fresh Thyme brings Afresh AI-tech to deli, prepared foods departments The expanded partnership builds on the technology company’s efforts to expand its capabilities beyond grocers’ produce sections. Grocery Dive October 22, 2024October 22, 2024 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationDept. FreshAIRegional GroceryDept. Fresh PreparedDept. DeliPartnershipsDept. Perimeter 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Restaurant Discontinuity Continues with New Concerns The restaurant industry is facing an ongoing wave of disruptions, shaking the foundations of once-thriving chain brands according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. The post-pandemic landscape has only intensified a pattern that has been unfolding for years—one of brand migration, pricing wars, renewed channel competition, and stagnant messaging […] Grocerant Guru October 19, 2024October 19, 2024 4 min read ConsumersRestaurantsCompetitionData & InsightsDept. GroceryMarketing: Social MediaDept. DeliDept. Fresh PreparedPredictions and ForecastsDept. FreshSustainabilityPricing & PromotionsStore LocationDeliveryTechnology & InnovationMeta (Facebook)ConsultingTwitterMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationMarketing: TradeStrategyCOVID19Thick DataESG and CSRBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food The Processed Meat Market: Global Insights and Forecast Introduction: Processed meat’s simplicity, long shelf life, and adaptability have become a mainstay in diets worldwide. In many countries, processed meats—from hot dogs and sausages to bacon and deli meats—are consumed in large numbers. Growing urbanization, shifting consumer tastes, and advancements in food processing technology are driving the global market for processed meat. BCC Research October 17, 2024October 17, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. FreshPredictions and ForecastsData & InsightsTechnology & InnovationMerchandisingMarketing: Social MediaDept. GroceryDept. Fresh PreparedDept. DeliConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category What’s for Dinner: Convenient Meals for Today’s Families The age-old question, “What’s for dinner?” has evolved dramatically over the decades, shaped by societal changes and consumer demands. In a world where speed of service, affordability, portability, and dietary preferences take center stage, families today are more interested in finding meal solutions that satisfy everyone at the table without sacrificing quality or convenience, […] Grocerant Guru October 4, 2024October 4, 2024 5 min read Dept. GroceryBrick and MortarData & InsightsRestaurantsDept. FreshHealth & WellnessMarketing: Social MediaConsumersDept. Fresh PreparedDept. DeliWaWaPredictions and ForecastsConsultingTwitterThick DataMeta (Facebook)Dept. DairyESG and CSRDept. Natural / OrganicDept. OTCDept. PerimeterMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationShoppersStrategyTrends: Food and Beverage7-Eleven & Speedway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Partnerships & Alt Profit Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Valentine’s Day flower sales could shift to FTD, other brands in 2025 1-800-Flowers still leads in US, FTD is gaining share 1-800-Flowers is the largest flower service by sales headed into Valentine’s Day 2025, according to Earnest credit card data. However, the industry stalwart is likely to lose share this season if recent trends continue. Access chart in Dash. 1-800-Flowers commanded 37.0% of Valentine’s Day flower sales […] Written by Earnest Research February 11, 2025February 11, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events Holiday & Events Shoppers believe best holiday deals are after holidays A good number of consumers, over 77%, believe there are better deals available after the holidays, and nearly 51% plan to take advantage by making a large purchase in late December and January. Those are top findings from a Holiday Green survey, from CouponCabin, regarding consumer habits in the post-holiday time frame. When it comes to post-holiday […] Written by Retail Customer Experience January 17, 2025January 17, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Data & Insights Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces 2025 Outlook: A Snapshot into Ad Spend, Opportunities, and Strategies for Growth IAB’s 2025 Outlook: A Snapshot into Ad Spend, Opportunities, and Strategies for Growth offering an early glimpse into ad spending trends for the coming year. The report is a must-read to gain and understanding of brand and agency buyers’ growth strategies and the challenges they foresee. The report covers: 2025 projections for the market overall […] Written by IAB January 16, 2025January 17, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Uncategorized A major shift in North American grocery retail Spending is migrating away from traditional supermarkets and hypermarkets to channels that better align with busy lifestyles. The post A major shift in North American grocery retail appeared first on Retail Insight Network. Written by Retail Insights Network January 14, 2025January 14, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Technology & Innovation AI at the retail edge: What’s possible now There’s been a lot of talk lately about artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI (GenAI) and how these technologies are going to revolutionize retail. But the retail revolution can’t be accomplished with sweeping generalizations about putting more technology into stores. Successful retail outcomes are built using technology to solve specific challenges, expanding on wins and […] Written by RetailDive January 13, 2025January 13, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked