Corporate Finance Ahold Delhaize allocates proceeds of its green bond to sustainability efforts The Dutch grocer allotted the largest portion of the earnings toward green buildings and energy efficiencies. Grocery Dive April 26, 2024April 26, 2024 < 1 min read SustainabilityAhold DelhaizeResults & Investment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Drug Walgreens Looks to ‘Break Through Health Care Silos’ with New Specialty Pharmacy Division Image courtesy Walgreens Walgreens is bringing all of its specialty pharmacy services into one integrated unit and expanding its offerings for patients suffering from complex chronic conditions with an investment in gene and cell services. It’s all part of what the company described as the “latest step to leverage its neighborhood pharmacies into fast-growing areas […] Retail TouchPoints April 26, 2024April 26, 2024 2 min read WalgreensDept. PharmacyHealth & WellnessOperations & Supply ChainDept. HBCMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: BrandInsight ProvidersPredictions and ForecastsResults & InvestmentPartnershipsESG and CSRTechnology & InnovationDept. NonfoodData & Insights 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Are LLMs About To Hit A Wall? Each new generation of large language model consumes a staggering amount of resources. Meta, for instance, trained its new Llama 3 models with about 10 times more data and 100 times more compute than Llama 2. Amid a chip shortage, it used two 24,000 GPU clusters, with each chip running around the price of a […] Bigtechnology April 26, 2024April 26, 2024 5 min read Technology & InnovationAIData & InsightsAmazonDept. GroceryPredictions and ForecastsMeta (Facebook)PodcastsBigTechSustainabilityExecutivesResults & InvestmentGoogleMarketing: Social MediaGovernmentTikTokMarketing: BroadcastAssociatesStreamingCryptoChatGPTDept. FreshStrategyDept. NonfoodDept. PerimeterDept. Toys & GamesDept. Fuel 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers West Lane Capital Partners acquires Mented Cosmetics West Lane has been building out its portfolio of beauty brands, recently acquiring Seven hair care earlier this month. RetailDive April 26, 2024April 26, 2024 < 1 min read Results & InvestmentPartnershipsAcquisitionDept. HBC 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Meta’s Investment Plans Rattle Investors Mark Zuckerberg’s recent announcement about Meta’s spending plans left investors concerned. RetailWire April 26, 2024April 26, 2024 < 1 min read Meta (Facebook)Results & Investment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Rebag, Newegg Join Growing List of Retailers Launching Membership Programs Membership programs are quickly becoming 2024’s hottest accessory, whether you’re a luxury resale platform or an electronics ecommerce site. Online marketplaces Rebag and Newegg have joined the growing roster of retailers launching membership programs. This year alone, the list of retailers that have launched or beefed up their loyalty and membership programs includes Albertsons, Carter’s, PetSmart, Target, Sunglass […] Retail TouchPoints April 26, 2024April 26, 2024 2 min read RecommerceMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionShoppersPredictions and ForecastsReturnsRegional GroceryAlbertsons / SafewayPricing & PromotionsLowesCVSTargetMarketing: TradeMarketing: Social MediaOperations & Supply ChainDept. NonfoodDeliveryBrick and MortarMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationExecutivesResults & InvestmentDept. HBCDept. Consumer ElectronicsConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Nonfood Swipe fee costs average household more than $1,100 WASHINGTON – Soaring credit and debit card swipe fees cost the average U.S. household more than $1,100 last year, the Merchants Payments Coalition said. “American families should not get bilked for more than $1,100 each year on swipe fees,” MPC Executive Committee member and National Retail Federation Senior Director of Government Relations Dylan Jeon said. […] MMR April 25, 2024April 25, 2024 2 min read Dept. NonfoodGovernmentResults & InvestmentConsumersCompetitionLegal & CriminalExecutivesCOVID19Associates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category PepsiCo: Popping Performance and Refreshing Returns PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP) is a global powerhouse in the food and beverage industry, a part of the consumer staples sector. PepsiCo’s earnings report for the first quarter of 2024 (Q1FY2024) offered valuable insights into the company’s current performance and future trajectory. Pepsi NASDAQ - Earnings April 25, 2024April 25, 2024 < 1 min read PepsiCoAgenciesReturnsPredictions and ForecastsDept. BeverageResults & InvestmentDept. GroceryData & InsightsConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Finance Chipotle posts big earnings beat as diners shake off higher prices The burrito chain said traffic increased 5.4% in its first quarter. CNBC April 25, 2024April 25, 2024 < 1 min read Results & InvestmentRestaurantsStore Location 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Owned Brands (Private Label) Select & Save announces ‘strategic changes’ Independent convenience symbol group Select & Save is investing in a rebrand and its own label offering. In a LinkedIn post, managing director Kam Sanghera revealed some “exciting upcoming strategic changes to the business.” “Firstly, we’re investment in our new visual identity and that will… This story continues at Select & Save announces ‘strategic changes’ […] Talking Retail April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 < 1 min read Results & InvestmentPredictions and ForecastsOwned Brands (Private Label)Marketing: Social Media 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Reiser’s Pieces: Rebalancing Brand vs. Performance Marketing to Accelerate Growth Funny how quickly things change. Remember when a prominent speaker at Cannes this past June declared, “The era of the brand is over!” and escalated the debate about how to invest marketing dollars? Flash-forward to December, though, and over a third of marketers told WARC they planned to significantly increase their brand marketing while lowering […] Market Performance Group April 24, 2024April 25, 2024 6 min read ConsumersTechnology & InnovationAIMarketing: Retail MediaResults & InvestmentMarketing: BrandShoppersStreamingOmnichannelMarketing: BroadcastPackagingData & InsightsTargetCOVID19Marketing: ShopperMerchandisingMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionStrategyMarketing: Digital MediaHealth & WellnessDept. GroceryESG and CSRGoogleMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationMarketing: In StoreSustainabilityOwned Brands (Private Label)PartnershipsPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retailer Media Saks seeks to carve out luxury niche in retail media with network launch Saks Media Network debuts on the tails of the company receiving an infusion of capital to help it weather the current luxury downturn. MarketingDive April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 < 1 min read Marketing: Retail MediaWeatherResults & Investment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Streaming Platforms Must Become Performance Channels To Stay On Wall Street’s Good Side Streaming services with the best chances of survival are those that can turn their media into a performance marketing channel with targeting and attribution that looks and feels like digital advertising – at least according to investors on Wall Street. The post Streaming Platforms Must Become Performance Channels To Stay On Wall Street’s Good Side […] AdExchanger April 24, 2024April 25, 2024 < 1 min read StreamingMarketing: Digital MediaEconomyData & InsightsResults & InvestmentTarget 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights AI’s Impact On The Pursuit Of Brand Difference The biggest challenge brands face is standing out from the crowd. Kantar’s BrandZ tracking of brands across all categories worldwide finds that year-in and year-out roughly eight-in-ten brands fall short on consumer perceptions of difference. Even more brands fall short on difference that is meaningful and relevant. Difference is rare because difference is hard. The […] Branding Strategy April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 4 min read Technology & InnovationAIStrategyMarketing: BrandConsumersData & InsightsOwned Brands (Private Label)PackagingBig DataPredictions and ForecastsAgenciesResults & InvestmentInsight ProvidersMarketing: In StoreESG and CSRDept. FreshMarketing: Social Media 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Planning For Brand Expansion The growth of any brand will plateau if it is successful with its initial product range in its region of origin. Further growth must come from expanding the product range, extending geographically, or both. Before scaling your brand, the business fundamentals need to be in place. Investors seem keen to fund technology-based brands even if […] Branding Strategy April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 3 min read StrategyMarketing: BrandUnileverConsumersTargetPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Social MediaInternationalTechnology & InnovationLegal & CriminalOperations & Supply ChainSustainabilityDept. FreshGoogleDept. PerimeterThick DataResults & InvestmentCoca Cola 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing The Future of Entrepreneurship Part 1: What Makes a Good Entrepreneur? How Do I Raise Capital? Is Balance Ever Possible? In today’s episode, we kick off our special 3-part series answering your questions surrounding The Future of Entrepreneurship. Today is all about work-life balance, how to raise capital for your business, and what makes a good vs. bad entrepreneur. We first hear from a college student who is about to graduate and wondering whether he’s […] The Prof G Show April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 < 1 min read Marketing: Social MediaResults & InvestmentPredictions and ForecastsPodcastsMeta (Facebook)Twitter 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Where Does One U.S. Tax Dollar Go? See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Where Does One U.S. Tax Dollar Go? This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on Apple or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Come tax season, a common refrain is: “what do my taxes even […] Visual Capitalist April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 3 min read GovernmentData & InsightsHealth & WellnessEconomyESG and CSRAssociatesData VisualizationResults & InvestmentSustainabilityGoogleInclusivityPredictions and ForecastsDept. FuelTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights The Resilience of the Paint Sector in Home Improvement In the vast and varied world of home improvement, paint has always held a place of prominence. As the industry navigates through the economic ebbs and flows of 2024, the paint sector showcases a fascinating tale of resilience, innovation, and shifting consumer loyalty. Painting a room is one of the most affordable and straightforward home […] 0 Author Missing April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 3 min read Data & InsightsConsumersMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionTechnology & InnovationPredictions and ForecastsHome DepotCompetitionDept. NonfoodPartnershipsResults & InvestmentEconomyShoppers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery Instacart Business: Delivering an Elevated Office Experience with Hines Hines, a global real estate investment, development and management firm, is no stranger to providing innovative and elevated services to tenants of all sizes. Hines is dedicated to finding new ways to elevate tenants’ experiences by creating a more service-oriented, hospitality-like experience at the office. And at Instacart Business, we’re big fans of enhancing the […] Instacart News April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 2 min read InstacartDeliveryDept. NonfoodMarketing: Social MediaESG and CSRDept. BeverageData & InsightsDept. GroceryPartnershipsTwitterMeta (Facebook)Health & WellnessMarketing: TradeDept. FreshPricing & PromotionsResults & InvestmentBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Brand loyalty or just habit? Study reveals that more than half of repeat purchases are due to routine, convenience and accessibility Brand loyalty is often depicted as devotion – a narrative of customer affection and fidelity. However, the findings revealed a deeper truth. Retail Technology Review April 23, 2024April 24, 2024 < 1 min read Marketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionTechnology & InnovationShoppersResults & InvestmentData & InsightsConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Retail data brand Reapp adds Waitrose & Partners to list of major UK retailers available on its AI driven platform Reapp has added Waitrose & Partners to the list of major UK retailers available on its AI driven platform, Reapp Insights. This helps brands and retailers understand what products are selling, where and when. Through the use of artificial intelligence, it utilises factors such as temperature and trends to help inform decisions at shelf-edge. The […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 2 min read Technology & InnovationAIData & InsightsInternational - UKPartnershipsBrick and MortarTescoDept. ApparelMarketing: In StoreMerchandisingPredictions and ForecastsResults & InvestmentStrategy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit CDR, MMR partner with ECRM for special event TUCSON — Chain Drug Review and Mass Market Retailers have partnered with ECRM for Founders’ Innovation Day, an exclusive event designed for D2C and emerging brands to make the most of their potential at food, drug and mass retailers, and from e-commerce. The “day of insight, connection and growth” is being held on June 3 […] MMR April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 2 min read PartnershipsTechnology & InnovationExecutivesDept. HBCDept. Natural / OrganicVendorsOmnichannelMarketing: Social MediaMerchandisingOperations & Supply ChainPredictions and ForecastsResults & InvestmentStart UpsSustainabilityDept. GroceryData & Insights 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Finance PepsiCo earnings beat estimates but product recalls, weaker lower-income consumer hurt U.S. sales PepsiCo’s volume and sales growth were better in most international markets than in its North America markets. CNBC April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 < 1 min read PepsiCoResults & InvestmentConsumersInternational 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Meta’s Llama 3 models are now available in Amazon Bedrock Today, we are announcing the general availability of Meta’s Llama 3 models in Amazon Bedrock. Meta Llama 3 is designed for you to build, experiment, and responsibly scale your generative artificial intelligence (AI) applications. New Llama 3 models are the most capable to support a broad range of use cases with improvements in reasoning, code […] AWS Blog April 23, 2024April 24, 2024 3 min read AmazonTechnology & InnovationAIMeta (Facebook)Predictions and ForecastsData & InsightsResults & InvestmentDept. Dairy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Finance Choosing the Right Funding to Fuel Your Brand’s Growth Growing your business to a household name is the dream of every entrepreneur. However, achieving this level of recognition requires more than just ambition; it demands strategic planning, resource allocation, and often, significant financial investment. Access to capital isn’t always easy to come by, however. In fact, a study by U.S. Bank found that eighty-two […] RangeMe April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 5 min read Results & InvestmentOperations & Supply ChainShoppersDept. NonfoodVendorsDept. FuelStrategyAmazonGoogleWalmartConsumersPartnershipsMarketing: TradeMarketing: Social MediaStore LocationESG and CSRTargetData VisualizationPepsiCo 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Including Wonder, mmERCH, and Pandion: ten retail technology funding rounds you need to know about RTIH rounds up ten retail systems ventures who have recently secured significant investments in their businesses, including blockchain enabled Web3 fashion startups, customer journey management platforms, and computer vision and AI powered warehouse inventory monitoring solutions. 1. TheyDo Customer journey management platform, TheyDo, has secured an additional $34 million in a Series A+ funding round. […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 7 min read Technology & InnovationAIPartnershipsResults & InvestmentData & InsightsOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: Social MediaRestaurantsPredictions and ForecastsShoppersTwitterSustainabilityStart UpsDept. ApparelInternationalStore LocationDeliveryTech: RoboticsDept. GroceryAssociatesMarketing: In StoreDept. NonfoodExecutivesblockchainAmazonDept. FuelStrategyFood DeliveryCustomer ExperienceInclusivityCryptoGoogleMarketing: Retail MediaMeta (Facebook)UnileverEconomyAutonomous VehiclesConsumersPricing & PromotionsPress ReleaseWalmart 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Drug Rite Aid is closing another 53 stores PHILADELPHIA — Rite Aid this month announced plans to close 53 more stores, adding to the roughly 200 it has shuttered since filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection late last year. Officials with the retail pharmacy chain said decisions about which stores to close are based on factors including business strategy, lease and rent considerations, […] MMR April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 < 1 min read Rite AidBrick and MortarBankruptcyHealth & WellnessDept. PharmacyStrategyShoppersResults & InvestmentDivestituresKraftHeinz 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Moderate growth seen for retail sales this year WASHINGTON — Retail sales this year will increase between 2.5% and 3.5% from 2023 levels, according to the latest forecast from the National Retail Federation (NRF), which foresees sales rising to between $5.23 trillion and $5.28 trillion. “The resiliency of consumers continues to power the American economy, and we are confident there will be moderate […] MMR April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 3 min read ConsumersEconomyPredictions and ForecastsDept. FuelAssociatesCOVID19Dept. GroceryExecutivesData & InsightsSustainabilityHealth & WellnessResults & InvestmentDept. Nonfood 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Why It’s Time for Brands To Rethink Their Amazon Growth Strategy DSI “We cannot expect Amazon to develop or innovate in our category because that is not necessarily their desire.” — Martin Heubel, Founder of Consulterce As more brands search for ways to boost their profit margins both holistically and on specific retail channels, Amazon is undergoing its own transformation that could make it even harder for brands to be […] Digital Shelf Institute April 22, 2024April 22, 2024 9 min read AmazonStrategyMerchandisingMarketing: Social MediaCompetitionOperations & Supply ChainThick DataPodcastsPartnershipsShoppersMarketing: Retail MediaResults & InvestmentCustomer ExperienceConsumersVendorsData & InsightsDeliveryEconomyESG and CSRExecutivesMarketing: PrintSustainabilityPricing & PromotionsAssociatesMeta (Facebook)Walmart 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Retail economic indicators: the question of the UK’s floor space There are millions of economic indicators guiding policy around the world. However, just eight are considered Main Indicators, including GDP, interest, and inflation growth rates. All of these add up to create a country’s economic profile. That’s in the grand scheme of things. Down at street level, many of the same indicators apply to people […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub April 22, 2024April 22, 2024 3 min read International - UKData & InsightsEconomyBrick and MortarWeatherDept. NonfoodPredictions and ForecastsAssociatesDept. PetPricing & PromotionsResults & InvestmentConsumersShoppersLegal & Criminal 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Channel: Mass Department: Consumer Durables Department: Nonfood Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Merchandising Operations & Supply Chain Target’s April 2024 Circle Sale was its largest by sales lift Track General Merchandise spending free Access chart in Dash. Target’s April Circle Sale generated 7% more sales than the weekly average in the previous 4 weeks according to Earnest credit card data. This represents a 2 point acceleration in the Circle Sale’s contribution to Target’s topline compared to Target’s October sale. Target Circle is a […] Written by Earnest Research April 25, 2024April 25, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Stores & Formats TikTok Shop customers spend more at lower ticket apparel retailers Download full TikTok Shop report Access TikTok and Panel data in Dash. TikTok Shop customers spent 26% of their apparel wallet on Off-Price Department Stores and 11% on Fast Fashion in the 12-months ended February 2024, compared to 24% and 7% for the average shopper. Conversely, TikTok Shop users spent less than their peers at […] Written by Earnest Research April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Corporate Finance Corporate Purpose ESG Media & Marketing Data & Insights Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Associates & Employees Where Does One U.S. Tax Dollar Go? See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Where Does One U.S. Tax Dollar Go? This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on Apple or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Come tax season, a common refrain is: “what do my taxes even […] Written by Visual Capitalist April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Technology & Innovation AI boosts innovation in ingredient selection, formulation AI could minimize the traditional trial-and-error approach in product development. Written by Supermarket Perimeter April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Data & Insights Trends & External Forces Google Won’t Pull Cookies In 2024 Google announces it’s delaying its self-imposed deadline to deprecate third-party cookies on Chrome for the third time. The post Google Won’t Pull Cookies In 2024 appeared first on AdExchanger. Written by AdExchanger April 23, 2024April 24, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked