Channel: Mass Meijer Grocery format debuts with two new stores GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Supercenter pioneer Meijer opened its first two Meijer Grocery stores in the Detroit metro area on Friday, introducing a more streamlined, food-focused shopping experience to customers in communities where there is no room for a full-sized Meijer store. “As a company, we’ve opened more than 500 supercenters, neighborhood markets and Meijer […] MMR January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 3 min read MeijerBrick and MortarShoppersDept. GroceryStore LocationPhilanthropyDept. FreshExecutivesDept. RefrigeratedDept. PerimeterPartnershipsDept. BakeryDept. HBCDept. Fresh PreparedDept. DeliMarketing: In StoreTech: CashierlessInclusivityHealth & WellnessDept. NonfoodEconomyDept. PharmacyDeliveryTechnology & InnovationBOPIS 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
Technology & Innovation RTIH Top 100 Retail Technology Influencers List: this is your last chance to enter We’re gearing up to publish the latest edition of the RTIH Top 100 Retail Technology Influencers List. RTIH is scouring the retail tech world to find the most influential figures for this comprehensive list of people and trends that shaped the industry in 2022 and will continue to drive it further in 2023. With the […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationMarketing: SocialTech: CashierlessTwitterDeliveryBrick and MortarCOVID19MetaverseTrends: TechNFTQ Commerce 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass New-Seller Savings Gives Sellers a Boost To Grow at Walmart The start of the year is always an exciting time. It’s a time for reflection, setting goals, pushing boundaries and trying new things. This year, sellers can win big with us as Walmart Marketplace continues to grow and deliver a top-quality product selection and a world-class shopping experience.Our New Year’s resolution is simple: To be […] Walmart News January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 3 min read WalmartShoppersOperations & Supply ChainDept. NonfoodReturnsWalmart ConnectDeliveryMarketing: Retail MediaMarketing: In StoreCompetitionResults & InvestmentData VisualizationMerchandisingPartnershipsThick Data 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Operations What Will Grocery Bring in 2023? The start of a new year is the perfect time to predict the road ahead. As January begins, Rom Kosla, Chief Information Officer for Retail Business Services, is sharing his four IT predictions for 2023 and beyond: Omnichannel evolution: Online shopping and delivery have broadened customers’ grocery Retail Business Services January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 < 1 min read OmnichannelExecutivesDelivery 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 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
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
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
Shopper & Customer Tops transitions to in-house shoppers for pickup orders Move comes as Instacart scales back its in-store shopper services Supermarket News January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 < 1 min read ShoppersBOPISInstacartMarketing: In StoreDelivery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer To Experience the Future of Retail, You’ll Want to Go to the Store Over the past three years, most of us have done a lot more shopping online, so it’s easy to forget that while ecommerce is still growing, most retail commerce still happens in stores. In Q3 2022, ecommerce accounted for less than 15% of all retail sales. That means brick-and-mortar is still going strong, and not […] Retail TouchPoints January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 4 min read ShoppersConsumersMarketing: In StoreSustainabilityMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionBrick and MortarStore LocationDept. HBCMarketing: UGCDept. NonfoodThick DataESG and CSRDeliveryTrends: RetailPredictions and ForecastsTechnology & InnovationMarketing: SocialDept. ApparelRestaurantsStrategyFlagship StoresDept. AppliancesHealth & WellnessHoliday & EventsMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationMeta (Facebook)ShopifyStore FormatDept. Sporting goodsAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
Technology & Innovation The Innovation Conversation: The Connecting-The-Dots Opportunity The continuing goal of “The Innovation Conversation” is to explore some facet of the fast-changing, technology-driven retail landscape and how it affects businesses and consumers. It is, we think, fertile territory … and one that Tom Furphy – a former Amazon executive who led the team that developed Amazon Fresh, and currently CEO and Managing […] MorningNewsBeat January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationConsumersExecutivesMarketing: SocialDeliveryAmazonPodcastsPartnershipsResults & InvestmentDept. FreshShoppersPredictions and ForecastsTrends: Retail 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation AD Retail Media with Peapod Digital Labs’ Bobby Watts The CPG Guys speak with Bobby Watts, Vice President of AD Retail Media at Peapod Digital Labs, a division of Ahold Delhaize, one of the world’s largest grocery retailers. Follow Bobby Watts on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobby-watts-48571b74Contact Bobb Watts at: [email protected] Peapod Digital Labs on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/peapoddigitallabs/Follow Peapod Digital Labs online at: http://peapoddigitallabs.com Bobby answers […] The CPG Guys January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 2 min read Technology & InnovationDeliveryMarketing: Retail MediaMarketing: SocialPodcastsMerchandisingOmnichannelShoppersAhold DelhaizeVendorsCOVID19MetaversePartnershipsPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital H-E-B expands college delivery service The grocer’s partnership with the University of Texas at Austin, which provides delivery to select on-campus locations, builds on other recent tie-ups with higher education institutions. Grocery Dive January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 < 1 min read DeliveryHEBPartnerships 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
Trends & External Forces Discount banners, inflation drive Metro sales in Q1 Online sales also grew 40% as company sees benefits from third-party delivery Supermarket News January 24, 2023January 24, 2023 < 1 min read EconomyDelivery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Operations & Supply Chain How Sellers Can Avoid the Holiday Hangover: 4 Steps to Minimize Excess Inventory 2022 was a tough year for retailers and e-commerce sellers. With supply chain snarls around the globe, they’ve struggled to get the products they need. Now that those snarls are easing and products are flowing, sellers face diminishing consumer demand, which poses the threat of inventory sitting around unsold. In a survey of retail executives […] Min Yang January 24, 2023January 24, 2023 3 min read Operations & Supply ChainShoppersHoliday & EventsESG and CSRMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: SocialConsultingResults & InvestmentThick DataTechnology & InnovationStrategyPartnershipsDeliveryEconomyExecutivesDept. ApparelConsumersAcquisition 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Amazon Pharmacy rolls out RxPass SEATTLE — Amazon has added a new pharmacy benefit as an add-on to its Prime membership. Called RxPass, it offers access to generic medications that treat more than 80 common health conditions for a flat fee of $5 per month. “Prime members already get fast, free delivery on prescription medications, and RxPass is one more […] MMR January 24, 2023January 24, 2023 2 min read AmazonDept. PharmacyShoppersHealth & WellnessPricing & PromotionsOwned Brands (Private Label)Marketing: TradeDelivery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Walmart Debuts New Ecommerce Platform to Help SMBs ‘Save Time, Money and Hassle’ Walmart has launched a new ecommerce site and customer experience designed specifically for small-and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and nonprofits. The aim of the Walmart Business platform is to “remove complexity in purchasing, lower costs and give our customers more opportunities to serve their customers and communities.” With a curated assortment of more than 100,000 items, […] Retail TouchPoints January 24, 2023January 25, 2023 2 min read WalmartShoppersOperations & Supply ChainDept. NonfoodCustomer ExperienceDeliveryDept. BeverageMarketing: SocialBOPISPricing & PromotionsMerchandisingEconomyGovernmentExecutivesDept. GroceryCOVID19Brick and MortarAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Amazon Deepens Prescription Options with RxPass for Prime Members Amazon has launched RxPass, a subscription for Prime members that offers select generic medications with free delivery for a flat fee of $5 per month. The service, which doesn’t require health insurance, currently covers medications for 80 common conditions, including high blood pressure, anxiety and acid reflux. RxPass was designed to save time for Amazon […] Retail TouchPoints January 24, 2023January 25, 2023 2 min read AmazonDept. PharmacyHealth & WellnessWalmartDeliveryPricing & PromotionsMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionAcquisitionOwned Brands (Private Label)Marketing: TradeDept. HBC 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital One Stop introduces self-service check-outs and doubles its home delivery range Convenience retailer One Stop has announced it is doubling its home delivery range with over 2,500 products now available online. The new offering comes off the back of new software… The post One Stop introduces self-service check-outs and doubles its home delivery range appeared first on Latest Retail Technology News From Across The Globe – Charged. ChargedRetail January 24, 2023January 24, 2023 < 1 min read DeliveryTechnology & InnovationInternational - UK 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Topps Tiles enhances fleet delivery with Descartes Systems Group Topps Tiles has partnered with Descartes Systems Group to optimise its fleet delivery capabilities with the technology platform’s planning and optimisation solution. The partnership will enable the tiles retailer to… The post Topps Tiles enhances fleet delivery with Descartes Systems Group appeared first on Latest Retail Technology News From Across The Globe – Charged. ChargedRetail January 24, 2023January 24, 2023 < 1 min read DeliveryTechnology & InnovationInternational - UKStrategyPartnerships 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Amazon deepens healthcare push with $5 monthly subscription Amazon.com Inc said on Tuesday it is offering a $5 monthly subscription plan for U.S. Prime members that will cover a range of generic drugs and their doorstep delivery, furthering the ecommerce giant’s push into healthcare. NASDAQ - Amazon January 24, 2023January 24, 2023 < 1 min read Health & WellnessAmazonOwned Brands (Private Label)Delivery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Boxed lands $20 million in funding But it’s still unclear whether a sale of the company is still on the table Supermarket News January 24, 2023January 24, 2023 < 1 min read Delivery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital One Stop introduces self-service check-outs and doubles home delivery range One Stop is doubling its home delivery range with over 2500 products now available online. Using recently integrated Deliverect software, One Stop said it will be able to offer home delivery customers an increased product range, reduced delivery times and an improved service. The software also allows One Stop to update their stock availability on […] Talking Retail January 23, 2023January 23, 2023 < 1 min read DeliveryTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer 4 Ways to Maximize Customer Lifetime Value and Boost Profits in 2023 Understanding the value your customers bring and how you can maximize it is crucial, especially when there’s an impending recession. When the economy suffers, customer lifetime value (CLV), or the long-term revenue that customers create, can take a huge hit. Consumers are more cautious and they’re likely to shop around in search of alternative or […] Rotem Yohanan January 23, 2023January 23, 2023 3 min read ShoppersMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionConsumersCustomer ExperienceEconomyDept. NonfoodStrategyMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationData & InsightsOperations & Supply ChainSustainabilityPricing & PromotionsPop UpsTechnology & InnovationMarketing: TradeMarketing: In StoreDeliveryDept. Natural / OrganicConsulting 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Operations & Supply Chain How End-to-End Warehouse Solutions Can Help Navigate 7 Disruptive Supply Chain Trends in 2023 Even though it might not always seem like it, things are getting better across global industry supply chains that have been impacted since the pandemic. As shipping ports are easing up, companies are proactively investing in new technologies and building contingency plans in hopes of making their supply chains more resilient and agile. As we […] Leigh Chesley January 23, 2023January 23, 2023 4 min read Operations & Supply ChainAssociatesData & InsightsConsumersSustainabilityEconomyTech: RoboticsPredictions and ForecastsCOVID19ESG and CSRMarketing: In StoreStrategyOmnichannelExecutivesTechnology & InnovationDeliveryConsultingShoppersDept. ApparelResults & InvestmentInsight ProvidersPartnershipsDept. Nonfood 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Walmart Targets Small Businesses With Walmart Business Offering Walmart last week launched a dedicated e-commerce site tailored to small and midsize business (SMB) customers. The website, Walmart Business, will offer “a curated assortment of more than 100,000 items with categorization and navigation tailored to busy organizational shoppers, Walmart said in a press release. The product categories include office supplies and furniture, food and beverage, restroom, […] Melissa Campanelli January 23, 2023January 24, 2023 2 min read WalmartDeliveryBOPISDept. NonfoodShoppersOperations & Supply ChainDept. BeverageEconomyBrick and MortarMerchandisingTechnology & InnovationPricing & PromotionsPress ReleasePartnershipsExecutivesMarketing: In StoreGovernmentDept. GroceryCOVID19CostcoAmazon 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