ESG and CSR

Articles on ESG (Environmental, Social Governance) and CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility)

  1. Shopper & Customer

Retail Media is Here in a Big Way: Should Search be Worried?

[[{“value”:” By John Spiropoulos Media is filled with evolutionary step-change transitions which permanently alter the marketplace. Each evolutionary event, seen in terms of advertiser outlays – the media mix – is driven by incremental change during economic uncertainty. This is particularly true – and trackable – in modern times. Some of these events were covered […]
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  1. Data & Insights

Food Retailers Adopting ‘Quick Commerce’: How Foodora’s Technology is Reshaping Retail

  Europe’s retail landscape is undergoing a seismic shift, driven by the rise of “quick commerce”—a model that promises rapid delivery of groceries, meals, and essential items in as little as 15-30 minutes. Leading the charge is Foodora, which under the visionary leadership of Herbert Haas, is deploying cutting-edge technology to reinvigorate food retail and […]
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  1. Agencies & Vendors

How RangeMe Leveled the Playing Field for This Startup Bandage Brand

The bandage category is not an easy one to break into. Scan the first aid aisle of any store and you’ll see a wall of products that are primarily from a couple of national brands or else are the retailer’s private label products. Beginning in March, however, you’ll find colorful and playfully-designed boxes of bandages […]
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  1. Stores & Formats

Kurt Geiger is ‘Going Big in North America’ with Plans for 50 U.S. Stores

British footwear and accessories label Kurt Geiger has unveiled plans to bring its London verve across the pond in a big way. Following the opening of its first U.S. store, at the Mall at Millenia in Orlando in early 2024, the brand has opened its next three U.S. stores at Roosevelt Field Mall in Garden […]
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  1. Partnerships & Alt Profit

Wings and Rings Branded Partnerships Drive Sales

  From a historical grocerant perspective, branded partnerships have long been a cornerstone for driving consumer interest and boosting sales in the foodservice industry. By combining iconic flavors, recognizable brands, and promotional synergies, successful partnerships have created memorable dining experiences that resonate with customers and spur repeat visits according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at […]
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  1. Channel: Mass

Target Names New Leaders for Stores and IT Divisions

Target has made several changes to its executive team, prompted by the retirements of long-serving leaders in store operations and information technology. Mark Schindele, EVP and Chief Stores Officer, will be retiring after 25 years with the retailer, and he will be replaced by Adrienne Costanzo, currently SVP of Store Operations, effective Feb. 2, 2025. […]
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  1. Media & Marketing

The Rise of Digital Coupons: A Pathway to Brand Value in the Food Industry

  As the food and beverage industry navigates the intersection of evolving consumer behaviors and digital innovation, one tool has surged in importance: digital coupons according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. These virtual savings mechanisms not only attract new customers but also drive loyalty, purchase frequency, and basket size. […]
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  1. Channel: Delivery

DoorDash Pioneers Non-Traditional Food Distribution: A Grocerant Guru® Perspective

  The evolution of food distribution continues to challenge legacy grocery stores. DoorDash, the delivery platform originally known for restaurant meal delivery, has rapidly expanded into diverse product categories successfully according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. Johnson asks, do your new food marketing ideations look more like yesterday than […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

2025 Provocative Predictions for Retail’s Future: Part 1

A Dozen Provocative Predictions for Retail’s Future, Plus 5 “Wild Card” Prognostications! In the first of two episodes, Steve lays out his first six predictions for retail in 2025. But first, we start with a look at the latest retail news from the past couple of weeks, including an early result on Holiday consumer spending, […]
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  1. Data & Insights

Evercopy Introduces AdShare: AI Platform That Transforms Everyday Social Media Users Into Living Billboards

San Francisco, CA — Brands have long understood the unmatched value of micro-influencers. Campaigns featuring smaller creators with engaged audiences deliver up to 10x the ROI of those led by larger influencers, according to Harvard Business Review. Yet, these creators remain an untapped resource, as scaling their impact has been notoriously difficult—until now. To address […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Fashion focused generative AI platform Raspberry AI lands $24 million in Series A funding led by a16z

Raspberry AI, a generative AI platform for fashion creatives working with Under Armour, MCM Worldwide, Gruppo Teddy and Li & Fung, has secured $24 million in Series A funding led by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z). Existing investors Greycroft, Correlation Ventures and MVP Ventures also participated in the round, along with angel investors including Gokul Rajaram and Ken […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Curbing the $890 Billion Return Problem: Proactive Solutions for Retailers

With the holiday season just concluded, the challenge of managing merchandise returns is a reality for many retailers. According to the latest data from the National Retail Federation (NRF), merchandise returns are projected to reach an astounding $890 billion in 2024, accounting for approximately 16.9% of sales. While this underscores the inevitability of returns, it […]
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  1. Media & Marketing

The Grocerant Guru®: TikTok’s Marketing Power and the Way Forward

  As the Supreme Court prepares to hear arguments about the potential U.S. ban on TikTok, the food retail and restaurant industries face critical questions about their future advertising strategies. TikTok has proven itself as a dominant force in the digital marketing ecosystem, delivering unparalleled engagement and influencing consumer behavior according to Steven Johnson Grocerant […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

AI Successes from L’Oréal, Lowe’s and Walmart Bring Context to the AI Conversation

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been a headline topic at the National Retail Federation’s annual Big Show, and NVIDIA is undoubtedly one of the companies leading the industry’s innovation in this sector. Typically known for its Graphics Processing Units (GPUs), which power breakthrough technologies for companies like Meta and Open AI, NVIDIA is now staking a […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

CRISPR Technology Market: Redefining Boundaries of Biotechnology

Introduction The CRISPR (Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats) market is transforming the biotechnology and healthcare fields. As a powerful gene-editing tool, CRISPR allows scientists to alter DNA accurately, opening doors to innovative treatments for genetic disorders, cancer, and other conditions. With applications ranging from agriculture to industrial processes and environmental science, the CRISPR market […]
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  1. Media & Marketing

Five TV Advertising Trends Marketers Need to Watch in 2025

By: Dave Slowik, EVP, CPG, Platforms, TV at Circana In the last few years, connected TVs (CTVs) and streaming devices have revolutionized how people consume content and how marketers track and collect data. This will continue to present opportunities and challenges for marketers in 2025 as they navigate new business models, harness the power of […]
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  1. Media & Marketing

Some retailers would benefit from a TikTok ban in 2025

TikTok Shop took the market by storm in just two years. The social media platform sold more merchandise than Sephora [LVMUY] in late 2024 according to Earnest credit card data. TikTok Shop also handily outperformed during the 2024 holiday season. But a potential ban could result in brands losing access to a vital marketing and […]
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  1. Data & Insights

Why Restaurants and Convenience Stores Should Require Employees to Wear Body Cameras

  In an era marked by escalating retail crime, workplace violence, and evolving customer service demands, restaurants and convenience stores should be poised to embrace a game-changing innovation: employee body cameras according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®.    Initially tested by major retailers like Walmart, body cameras are proving […]
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  1. Channel: Restaurants

Starbucks’ Three Stumbling Blocks for 2025

  As Starbucks navigates a turbulent path through 2025, three critical challenges threaten its domestic performance according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. Johnson believes that Starbucks needs to close a significant number of underperforming stores, a potential double hit from declining traffic and sales amidst economic uncertainty, and the […]
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  1. 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 […]
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  1. Data & Insights

AI Learning Curve

It’s hard to make sense of the real promise of AI amidst the hype and noise. In 2023, Google CEO Sundar Pichai famously compared AI to the creation of fire and invention of electricity on an episode of 60 Minutes. By 2024, the hype cycle around AI gave way to the trough of disillusionment, as […]
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  1. Retail Ecosystem

Live from New York: Saks Features Pop-Up Shop, Limited-Edition Merch for Saturday Night Live’s 50th

Saks Fifth Avenue is planning a range of activities to celebrate the 50th anniversary of its “neighbor” Saturday Night Live (the show is filmed across the street from Saks’ 5th Avenue flagship at 30 Rockefeller Plaza). In honor of the show’s milestone birthday, Saks has rolled out an exclusive line of SNL merch via a […]
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  1. 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, […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

Drive Customer Engagement with These 2025 Consumer Food Trends

  One thing is very clear to start the New Year according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®, Restaurants, convenience stores, and service delis can unlock consumer engagement by tapping into the trends highlighted in Grubhub‘s annual “2024 Delivered Report.” This report offers a treasure trove of insights into consumer […]
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  1. Holiday & Events
  2. 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 […]
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  3. Technology & Innovation
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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 […]
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  1. Data & Insights
  2. 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 […]
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  4. ESG
  5. Media & Marketing
  6. Data & Insights
  7. Shopper & Customer
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  10. Merchandising
  11. Operations & Supply Chain
  12. Stores & Formats

Some retailers would benefit from a TikTok ban in 2025

TikTok Shop took the market by storm in just two years. The social media platform sold more merchandise than Sephora [LVMUY] in late 2024 according to Earnest credit card data. TikTok Shop also handily outperformed during the 2024 holiday season. But a potential ban could result in brands losing access to a vital marketing and […]
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