CPG & FMCG GroupM doubles down on women’s sports, with support from major brands A new dedicated marketplace will be a part of the agency’s upfronts strategy, aided by clients including Adidas and Unilever. MarketingDive March 28, 2024March 28, 2024 < 1 min read UnileverStrategyDept. Apparel 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables Fashion Enthusiasts Seek Algorithm-Free Shopping Inspiration on Substack Substack, an online platform that provides publishing, payment, analytics, and design infrastructure to support subscription newsletters, has become the go-to destination for young fashion enthusiasts wanting to escape algorithms. RetailWire March 28, 2024March 28, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. ApparelData & Insights 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy First Quality promotes Allen Bodford GREAT NECK, N.Y. — First Quality announced it has named Allen Bodford as president of its Absorbent Hygiene division, effective immediately. The division produces adult incontinence products, baby diapers, training and youth pants, period pads and baby wipes for health care and retail channels. The division’s operations include four manufacturing locations across the United States […] MMR March 27, 2024March 27, 2024 < 1 min read ExecutivesOperations & Supply ChainConsumersResults & InvestmentPredictions and ForecastsInternational - North AmericaHealth & WellnessDivestituresDept. HBCDept. BabyDept. Apparel 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Restaurants Marketing Brand Relevance Subway’s Way Renew, Refresh, and Revive the undercurrent of brand excitement is but one of the goals Subway is undertaken with its partnership with T. Marzetti Co. to sell their popular sauces in grocery stores according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. Here a few potential benefits to Subway: 1. Increased brand […] Grocerant Guru March 27, 2024March 27, 2024 4 min read RestaurantsDept. GroceryData & InsightsDept. FreshShoppersConsumersPartnershipsTechnology & InnovationPredictions and ForecastsBrick and MortarDept. PerimeterMarketing: Social MediaCustomer ExperienceAIKrogerTrends: TechPricing & PromotionsPepsiCoOperations & Supply ChainDeliveryHealth & WellnessMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionDept. Fresh PreparedAssociatesWalmartDept. ApparelExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Canada Goose to Cut 17% of its Corporate Workforce Canada Goose said Tuesday that it will cut about 17 percent of its corporate workforce, reports CNBC. This announcement follows a string of other retailers that have laid off employees this year as consumers continue to pull back on discretionary spending. The cuts will affect staff at Canada Goose’s corporate headquarters in Toronto, which had […] 0 Author Missing March 27, 2024March 27, 2024 < 1 min read International - North AmericaAssociatesDept. ApparelDept. Toys & GamesConsumersShoppersPredictions and ForecastsExecutivesDept. NonfoodDept. Fuel 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Nike commits to bolder brand marketing as part of rebound plan The Summer Olympics will serve as a showcase for some of the sportswear giant’s most impactful marketing in years, executives said. MarketingDive March 26, 2024March 26, 2024 < 1 min read Marketing: BrandDept. ApparelExecutivesHoliday & Events 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables Tractor Supply, Martha Stewart launch gardening apparel collection The Martha Stewart Garden Apparel Line includes eight clothing items and can be found in 50 select stores and online. RetailDive March 26, 2024March 26, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. ApparelTractor Supply CompanyBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Dr. Martens launches recycled leather collection and resale platform The footwear company is promoting both launches as part of its sustainability commitments. RetailDive March 26, 2024March 26, 2024 < 1 min read SustainabilityDept. Apparel 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Driving Revenue in the Digital Age: Mastering Live-Selling Live-selling has emerged as a powerful tool within the social commerce realm, where it offers brands an opportunity to boost sales while establishing authentic connections with their audience. Last year, the livestream e-commerce market reached $31.7 billion, nearly triple its size in 2021. That market is expected to more than double by 2026 to $67.8 billion, […] TotalRetail March 26, 2024March 26, 2024 3 min read ESG and CSRData & InsightsStreamingSustainabilitysocial commerceShoppersPredictions and ForecastsInclusivityConsultingPricing & PromotionsMarketing: Digital MediaDept. ApparelStrategyStore LocationDeliveryMarketing: Social MediaDept. Natural / OrganicDept. GroceryTikTok 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Future Forward: Zero-Party Data and the Evolution of Retail Advertising 2024 introduces distinct challenges for retail brands navigating data privacy amidst Google’s removal of cookies. Though cookie depreciation has been a looming threat since the original announcement back in 2020, Adtaxi’s 2024 Privacy Survey tells us that 33% of respondents still lack a cookie-replacement strategy. If your brand is in this category, there is no […] Retail TouchPoints March 26, 2024March 26, 2024 4 min read Data & InsightsTechnology & InnovationAIConsumersShoppersPredictions and ForecastsThick DataMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationTargetStrategyDept. ApparelAgenciesGoogleMarketing: Social MediaAssociatesBig DataTrends: RetailExecutivesMarketing: In StorePartnershipsSustainabilityTrends: Marketing 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables Nike Pivots, Embraces Wholesale Once Again Amid faltering demand for shoes and clothing as well as slipping digital sales, Nike Inc. said last week that it will bank a lot more on the thing it has spent the past several years turning away from: other retailers. Executives discussed those plans on Nike’s earnings call, during which it announced that while fiscal […] TotalRetail March 25, 2024March 26, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. ApparelPartnershipsBrick and MortarResults & InvestmentExecutivesCompetitionStrategyStore LocationCOVID19ConsumersAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events Easter spending to top $22 billion WASHINGTON — Consumers are expected to spend about $22.4 billion on food, clothing and gifts to celebrate Easter, which falls on March 31 this year. That’s according to the annual survey conducted by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. The total figure is the second highest in the survey’s history, after last […] MMR March 25, 2024March 25, 2024 < 1 min read Holiday & EventsConsumersThick DataDept. NonfoodDept. GroceryDept. ApparelExecutivesData & InsightsPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Circana: Consumers settle into new spending patterns CHICAGO — U.S. retail sales revenue in February remained flat in the discretionary general merchandise and consumer packaged goods categories and units declined 1% compared to the same month last year, according to. Circana. Discretionary general merchandise spending declines continued at the newly established levels, with 5% dollar and 4% unit sales declines compared to […] MMR March 25, 2024March 25, 2024 2 min read ConsumersDept. BeverageDept. GroceryEconomyDept. ApparelDept. NonfoodDept. PetDept. Sporting goodsESG and CSRGovernmentRestaurantsDept. PaperTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Two firms say Foot Locker wins from a strategy shift at Nike. We’re not so sure A couple of Wall Street upgrades helped lift FL shares nearly 6% Monday to roughly $25 apiece. CNBC March 25, 2024March 25, 2024 < 1 min read StrategyDept. ApparelEconomy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Gen Z Grocery Shopping More Like Grandpa There is nothing like starting off a new blog with a quote from William Shakespeare. Well, here we go, “What’s past is prologue”. We are talking today about Gen Z grocery shopping habits and those of their grandparents, baby boomers. According to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® in his […] Grocerant Guru March 25, 2024March 25, 2024 3 min read International - UKConsumersData & InsightsDept. GroceryShoppersMarketing: In StoreDept. NonfoodBrick and MortarDept. ApparelCustomer ExperienceEconomyPricing & PromotionsMarketing: TradeResults & InvestmentTechnology & InnovationThick Data 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables Pacsun enlists emerging artists to promote festival collection The teen clothing brand tapped its new Pacsun Collective to shape the music festival-centric campaign. RetailDive March 25, 2024March 25, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. Apparel 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables Nike hires Tim Hamilton as vice president of men’s apparel design The award-winning menswear designer was formerly at The North Face, where he helped orchestrate collaborations with brands including Gucci and Supreme. RetailDive March 25, 2024March 25, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. Apparel 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Retail Leaders Weigh in on the FTC’s Proposed Updates to the Green Guides The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) is set to release an updated version of its Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims this year. These “Green Guides” — which haven’t been updated in over a decade — do not have the force of law but provide marketers with guidance on how to make properly substantiated […] TotalRetail March 25, 2024March 26, 2024 3 min read GovernmentSustainabilityInternationalESG and CSRConsumersPartnershipsLegal & CriminalPredictions and ForecastsHealth & WellnessDept. NonfoodDept. Natural / OrganicDept. ApparelOperations & Supply ChainAgencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Retail sales stall as wet weather hits footfall Retail sales volumes remained flat during February, according to figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) released today. That performance followed an increase of 3.6% in January 2024, the ONS said. Sales volumes in clothing and department stores grew because of new collections but… This story continues at Retail sales stall as wet weather […] Talking Retail March 23, 2024March 23, 2024 < 1 min read WeatherPredictions and ForecastsDept. NonfoodDept. ApparelBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables Lululemon Athletica: Analysts Reiterate ‘Outperform’ Rating With $550 Target Price In a recent report by Telsey Advisory Group, they have reaffirmed their outperform rating on shares of Lululemon Athletica. RetailWire March 23, 2024March 23, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. ApparelTarget 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Nike addresses flaws in DTC strategy as Q3 revenues come in flat CEO John Donahoe said the sportswear brand “is not performing at our potential” and needs to lean back into wholesale and product innovation. RetailDive March 22, 2024March 22, 2024 < 1 min read StrategyDept. ApparelTechnology & InnovationExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables Has Lululemon peaked? Growth in North America has slowed, but analysts aren’t worried, given the brand’s innovation, past nimbleness and potential abroad. RetailDive March 22, 2024March 22, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. ApparelTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events Nike Holiday Sales Exceed Projections, Driven by Growth in North America Nike announced strong holiday sales that surpassed estimates, aided by stronger growth in North America than expected. RetailWire March 22, 2024March 22, 2024 < 1 min read Holiday & EventsDept. Apparel 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing David’s Bridal Looks Beyond Dresses in New Partnership with PersonalizationMall David’s Bridal has teamed up with PersonalizationMall.com to offer customers access to thousands of customizable items to make their special day even more special, including monogrammed gear, wedding day essentials and keepsakes. “The bride’s special day, and the festivities leading up to it, is all about her, and her experience should be personalized to reflect that,” said […] Retail TouchPoints March 22, 2024March 22, 2024 2 min read Marketing: Direct & PersonalizationShoppersDept. ApparelExecutivesBrick and MortarPartnershipsMarketing: Social MediaStrategyResults & InvestmentMergersBankruptcyOperations & Supply ChainAssociatesDept. NonfoodPredictions and ForecastsDeliveryTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables Lululemon shares plunge 10% on weak guidance, slowing North America growth Lululemon raised its holiday sales guidance in January after it saw sales trends come in “balanced across channels, categories, and geographies.” CNBC March 22, 2024March 22, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. ApparelHoliday & Events 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats Woolworths South Africa Rolls Out RFID Solution to 200+ Stores Premium retailer Woolworths will deploy the iD Cloud RFID solution from Nedap to 217 Fashion, Beauty and Home stores across South Africa as it seeks to improve inventory accuracy and in-store replenishment. The solution, designed to move the retailer closer to its strategic objective of selling more with less stock, also sets up Woolworths to […] Retail TouchPoints March 21, 2024March 21, 2024 < 1 min read Brick and MortarPredictions and ForecastsOperations & Supply ChainTechnology & InnovationMarketing: Social MediaAssociatesPricing & PromotionsPartnershipsMarketing: In StoreExecutivesDept. HBCDept. Apparel 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Harmonising voices: The indispensable role of retail communication teams in brand success In every business sector, communication is the lifeline that sustains and propels the brand forward, and the retail industry is no exception. At the heart of retail, communication teams work diligently behind the scenes, crafting and disseminating messages that resonate with consumers and embody the essence of the brand. These teams are instrumental in shaping […] The Retail Bulletin March 21, 2024March 21, 2024 3 min read Technology & InnovationAIConsumersSustainabilityShoppersESG and CSRData & InsightsMarketing: Social MediaDept. ApparelMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationPredictions and ForecastsStrategyInternational - UKDept. NonfoodDept. GroceryDept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem Dr. Martens Prescribes Shoe Resale Program to Support Circularity Footwear from Dr. Martens is already designed for durability, but the brand will now be able to do even more for the environment with the launch of its ReWair resale program in the U.S. Technicians from Tersus Solutions will examine, repair and restore “pre-loved” Dr. Martens products to give each item a new life. As […] Retail TouchPoints March 21, 2024March 21, 2024 < 1 min read RecommercePredictions and ForecastsSustainabilityMarketing: Social MediaDept. ApparelTechnology & InnovationBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Walmart pilots 3D weaving machines to produce garments for private label The retailer has partnered with fashion tech company Unspun in an effort to reduce apparel manufacturing waste. RetailDive March 20, 2024March 20, 2024 < 1 min read WalmartOwned Brands (Private Label)Dept. PerimeterDept. FreshDept. ApparelTechnology & InnovationSustainabilityOperations & Supply Chain 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables J. Jill manages to expand its fleet, by one store The women’s apparel retailer saw decent sales during the holiday quarter, thanks in part to an extra week, and boosted its margins. RetailDive March 20, 2024March 20, 2024 < 1 min read Holiday & EventsDept. Apparel 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Corporate Strategy Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Charted: Car Brand Loyalty in 2024 See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Car Brand Loyalty in 2024 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. This graphic visualizes the best and worst car brands in terms of brand loyalty. […] Written by Visual Capitalist March 26, 2024March 26, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem ESG Media & Marketing Agencies & Vendors Retail Ecosystem Data & Insights International Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Operations & Supply Chain Key Takeaways From Shoptalk Spring 2024 Shoptalk always brings the best and brightest minds of the industry together for four days packed with insights, networking opportunities, trend predictions and so much more. This year, the spring event in Las Vegas was no exception. But like many other major industry events, Shoptalk can feel like you’re sprinting a marathon — there’s so […] Written by TotalRetail March 25, 2024March 26, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables Department: Consumer Durables Corporate Strategy Corporate Finance Partnerships & Alt Profit Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Stores & Formats Nike Pivots, Embraces Wholesale Once Again Amid faltering demand for shoes and clothing as well as slipping digital sales, Nike Inc. said last week that it will bank a lot more on the thing it has spent the past several years turning away from: other retailers. Executives discussed those plans on Nike’s earnings call, during which it announced that while fiscal […] Written by TotalRetail March 25, 2024March 26, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Department: Food Department: Nonfood ESG Partnerships & Alt Profit Agencies & Vendors International Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Operations & Supply Chain Retail Leaders Weigh in on the FTC’s Proposed Updates to the Green Guides The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) is set to release an updated version of its Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims this year. These “Green Guides” — which haven’t been updated in over a decade — do not have the force of law but provide marketers with guidance on how to make properly substantiated […] Written by TotalRetail March 25, 2024March 26, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Kroger SWOT Analysis 2024 The Cincinnati superstar is the largest traditional supermarket company in the U.S. Although Kroger has served Americans since 1883, its essence is remarkably modern. Written by Lisa Goller March 21, 2024March 21, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked