Operations & Supply Chain Retailers, the Clock is Ticking: Optimize Your Supply Chains for the Holiday Shopping Onslaught Now The retail landscape is swiftly gearing up for its busiest time of year, punctuated by Black Friday and Cyber Monday (BFCM). New research paints a picture of an industry feeling the pressure, grappling with economic hurdles, data inconsistencies, and rising costs. Amidst global supply chain disruptions, fluctuating consumer demands and spending, the urgency for brands […] Rodney Manzo September 26, 2023September 26, 2023 4 min read Operations & Supply ChainDept. NonfoodData & InsightsConsumersHoliday & EventsPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: In StoreStrategyEconomySustainabilityTrends: RetailResults & InvestmentTechnology & InnovationPricing & PromotionsExecutivesDelivery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Kroger breaks ground on first Marketplace store [[“value”:” Kroger has started construction on its first Marketplace store in Plano, Texas, which will replace a smaller Kroger store nearby, reports local news outlet The Dallas Morning News. Kroger’s first Marketplace store is the largest format at 124,000 square — 55,000 square feet bigger than the existing store. The store location is […] Supermarket News September 26, 2023September 26, 2023 2 min read KrogerBrick and MortarStore LocationDept. NonfoodWalmartAlbertsons / SafewayRegional GroceryPredictions and ForecastsExecutivesMergersMerchandisingLegal & CriminalResults & InvestmentGovernmentDept. PerimeterRestaurantsC&S Wholesale GrocersDept. FuelDept. FreshDept. DairyDept. AppliancesDept. ApparelAssociatesMarketing: In StoreDept. Toys & Games 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Shein Designer Incubator Program Showcases Sustainable Fashions Shein has handpicked six U.S.-based designers to develop the first apparel collections for the EvoluSHEIN by Design program, which aims to accelerate the use of preferred materials and scale responsible manufacturing processes. Designers were selected based on their passion and their adherence to EvoluSHEIN by Design standards. Garments must consist of at least 30% preferred […] Retail TouchPoints September 26, 2023September 26, 2023 2 min read Technology & InnovationAISustainabilityDept. ApparelGovernmentAssociatesResults & InvestmentESG and CSRMarketing: Social MediaStart UpsPackagingOperations & Supply ChainPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit Yodel agrees online deliveries partnership with location technology firm what3words UK parcel carrier Yodel has announced a strategic partnership with location technology company, what3words. This will see what3words integrate its system into the Yodel customer app, enabling customers to specify their online delivery address, addressing the challenges associated with ambiguous or hard to find locations. The former has divided the entire world into a grid […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub September 26, 2023September 26, 2023 < 1 min read PartnershipsStore LocationTechnology & InnovationShoppersMarketing: Social MediaTwitterDeliveryInternational - UKCustomer ExperienceResults & InvestmentPredictions and ForecastsExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Ethical Sourcing Storytelling: Why it’s Important for Retailers and Brands Fair Trade month is observed in October to raise awareness about fair trade practices and products. It’s a time to celebrate ethical and sustainable shopping and support products that prioritize fair wages, safe working conditions, and environmental responsibility. When products are sold as Fair Trade Certified, a fraction of the sale returns to the producer […] RangeMe September 25, 2023September 25, 2023 4 min read SustainabilityAssociatesConsumersDept. FreshDept. PerimeterHealth & WellnessOperations & Supply ChainVendorsCOVID19ReturnsMarketing: Social MediaDept. GroceryESG and CSRResults & InvestmentGovernmentDept. LaundryLegal & Criminal 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retailer Media The Digital Metrics That Matter for Commerce Success Today DSI “Not all sales are created equal. We’re kind of starting a new startup cycle. At the same time, I don’t want to say ending the old cycle, but you’re slowing down the traditional cycle. We have to invest ahead of the curve, or we won’t be around to use what we already have.” — Chris […] Digital Shelf Institute September 25, 2023September 25, 2023 9 min read Marketing: Retail MediaMerchandisingOperations & Supply ChainConsumersResults & InvestmentOmnichannelSustainabilityPodcastsDeliveryPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Social MediaData & InsightsCOVID19Marketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionPartnershipsShoppersStrategyAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation How to Win in Retail: Less Science, More Art By Doug Stephens Over the last 20 years, technology has transformed retail. Mobile phones have become essential conduits for communication, entertainment and commerce. Technologies like augmented reality, once a novelty, have become commonplace digital merchandising and selling tools. E-commerce, which in 2003 amounted to a rounding error on most retailers’ profit and loss statements, has […] Retail Prophet September 25, 2023September 25, 2023 7 min read Technology & InnovationAIConsumersShoppersData & InsightsESG and CSRCustomer ExperienceCompetitionSustainabilityResults & InvestmentDept. ApparelBrick and MortarDept. NonfoodInternationalDept. Toys & GamesAmazonPredictions and ForecastsMerchandisingDept. BeverageDept. HBCDept. Adult BevCOVID19Trends: RetailDept. PerimeterInternational - UKMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: Social MediaMetaverseTech: AR and VRDept. Fresh 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Finance Prof G Markets: The Broken IPO Market, Disney’s Parks Investment, and Buying FTX Bankruptcy Claims This week on Prof G Markets, Scott reflects on the results of the latest tech IPOs and questions if the public markets are in structural decline. He then shares his thoughts on Disney’s $60 billion investment in its parks and cruises business. Scott also discusses the latest family drama in the FTX saga, and explains […] The Prof G Show September 25, 2023September 25, 2023 < 1 min read Results & InvestmentPodcastsStart UpsBankruptcyTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: HBC What’s the Marketing ROI? At the Cannes Lions a few months ago, Mastercard CMO Raja Rajamannar and CFO Sachin Mehra gave a joint talk on the CMO/CFO relationship called “Happy Tension.” Raja described the typical dynamic this way: “It’s shocking that less than 40% of the finance people think that marketers can make sound commercial decisions, leaving the remaining […] Tom Fishburne September 24, 2023September 24, 2023 3 min read Fun & HumorExecutivesResults & InvestmentSponsoredPartnershipsTargetProcter & GambleData & Insights 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces CVS Health appoints Michael F. Mahoney to its board of directors [[“value”:” CVS Health Corporation has appointed Michael F. Mahoney, Chairman and CEO of Boston Scientific Corporation, a global medical technology leader, to serve on the Board of Directors of CVS Health, effective November 1. “Mike’s focus throughout his career – to drive improvements in health outcomes and increase access to care – align […] Supermarket News September 23, 2023September 23, 2023 2 min read Health & WellnessCVSExecutivesDept. HBCInternationalTechnology & InnovationConsumersResults & InvestmentJohnson & JohnsonOperations & Supply ChainStrategyAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Analysis: Kroger-Albertsons Deal Still In Regulatory Trouble The financial analysis service Seeking Alpha is out with an assessment of the prospects that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will approve Kroger’s proposed $24.6 billion acquisition of Albertsons. In short, Seeking Alpha is dubious, at least in part because of ongoing comparisons of the proposed divestiture of more than 400 stores to C&S Wholesale […] MorningNewsBeat September 22, 2023September 22, 2023 3 min read Albertsons / SafewayRegional GroceryBrick and MortarKrogerMergersGovernmentAssociatesAcquisitionDivestituresBankruptcyEconomyDept. GroceryC&S Wholesale GrocersResults & Investment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation CADS helps Henderson Group to transform its retail space planning with StoreSpace solution Retail space planning specialist CADS has helped Northern Ireland’s largest Spar retailer and wholesaler, Henderson Group, improve its space management process with StoreSpace. Henderson Group reached out to CADS following a recommendation from Nielsen, which provides Spaceman planogram technology that partners with StoreSpace. “Our StoreSpace software makes it easier for retailers to optimise their retail […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub September 22, 2023September 22, 2023 2 min read Technology & InnovationBrick and MortarStrategyAcquisitionMarketing: Social MediaTwitterShoppersResults & InvestmentData & InsightsOmnichannelSponsoredMarketing: In StoreTrends: TechBig DataPartnershipsInternational - UKInsight ProvidersVendors 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Finance LesserEvil snags investment to aid growth efforts Snacks maker to add to manufacturing operations. Food Business News September 22, 2023September 22, 2023 < 1 min read Results & InvestmentOperations & Supply Chain 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem The Innovation Conversation: In Search Of Actionable Data @ GroceryShop 2023 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 September 22, 2023September 22, 2023 < 1 min read Industry Conferences and EventsTechnology & InnovationData & InsightsConsumersMarketing: Social MediaAmazonExecutivesPartnershipsPredictions and ForecastsResults & InvestmentDept. FreshShoppersPodcastsTrends: Retail 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation How REI Prioritizes Technology Investments REI, a leading seller of outdoor apparel and equipment, has a unique co-op business model that includes a quadruple bottom line. The retailer closely monitors and reports on the health of the business, as well as the health of its employees, its co-op members, and society at large. That quadruple bottom line and company mission, different […] Kristina Stidham September 22, 2023September 22, 2023 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationResults & InvestmentHealth & WellnessExecutivesDept. ApparelAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events Amazon, Target ramp up holiday hiring [[“value”:” Amazon and Target have released their holiday hiring plans for the season, reports the Associated Press. Amazon plans to hire 250,000 workers for the holidays and Target plans to add nearly 100,000 workers for the season. Amazon said that it is looking to hire both full- and part-time workers at a 67% […] Supermarket News September 22, 2023September 22, 2023 < 1 min read Holiday & EventsAmazonTargetAssociatesResults & InvestmentStore LocationDeliveryShoppersConsulting 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery Instacart stock languishes after IPO Instacart saw its share price erode in the two days following its initial public offering, after it rose 12.7% in its first day of trading on the NASDAQ exchange. The stock settled down to just slightly over its IPO price of $30 per share on Wednesday, its first full day on the exchange, then ranged […] Supermarket News September 22, 2023September 25, 2023 2 min read InstacartDeliveryResults & InvestmentStart UpsWhole FoodsRegional GroceryKrogerAlbertsons / SafewayPartnershipsTechnology & InnovationConsumersAmazonDept. FreshCompetitionEconomyAcquisitionOcadoAssociatesBrick and MortarFreshDirectOperations & Supply Chain 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Restaurants Olive Garden parent Darden Restaurants beats earnings estimates, despite weak fine dining sales [[“value”:”Darden, the owner of Olive Garden, saw net sales rise more than 11% in the quarter.”]] CNBC September 21, 2023September 21, 2023 < 1 min read RestaurantsResults & Investment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Finance Navigating the Challenges of Rapid Growth When Scaling Tech Startups Imagine you’re at the helm of a tech startup—a brilliant idea, a small team, and the boundless energy of entrepreneurship fueling your journey. You’ve worked tirelessly to develop a product that fills a gap in the market, and suddenly, it happens: your startup takes off like a rocket. Rapid growth is a dream come true, […] Erika Cruz September 21, 2023September 25, 2023 3 min read SponsoredTechnology & InnovationResults & InvestmentAssociatesShoppersMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionData & InsightsLegal & CriminalCustomer ExperienceAcquisitionOperations & Supply ChainSustainabilityBankruptcy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Operations & Supply Chain How Ben Bridge Uses Subscription Diamond Inventory Tech to Propel Growth Engagement ring spending in the United States rose 9.2 percent in 2022 year-over-year, according to the latest data from The Wedding Report, and another 2 million-plus weddings are likely for 2023. As a result, there are going to be lots of young couples walking into jewelry stores with that gleam in their eyes, ready to […] Kristina Stidham September 21, 2023September 21, 2023 2 min read Operations & Supply ChainConsumersTechnology & InnovationAmazonShoppersPepsiCoAcquisitionCompetitionData & InsightsBrick and MortarStore LocationTargetInternational - North AmericaMarketing: In StoreMerchandisingPartnershipsResults & InvestmentGoogle 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights How AI-Powered and Data-Driven Retailers Can Prosper in Tough Economic Conditions Rising inflation and changing marketplace trends are among the key concerns of retailers around the U.S., as shoppers not only display unprecedented behaviors but also watch every dollar they spend. This makes it even more difficult for businesses in this space to create compelling marketing campaigns that drive conversions and increase loyalty Shopper Behavior in […] Miika Makitalo September 21, 2023September 21, 2023 3 min read Technology & InnovationAIShoppersCustomer ExperienceData & InsightsEconomyConsumersHoliday & EventsMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionCompetitionAssociatesExecutivesMarketing: In StorePredictions and ForecastsResults & InvestmentStrategyDept. Nonfood 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery UFCW cites ‘echoes of Haggen’ in proposed C&S deal The United Food and Commercial Workers union on Wednesday expressed deep concerns about the proposed acquisition of 413 Kroger- and Albertsons-owned stores by C&S Wholesale Grocers. “It looks like Haggen 2.0,” said Kim Cordova, president of UFCW Local 7 in Colorado and Wyoming, referring to Haggen’s 2015 implosion after acquiring 146 Safeway and Albertsons stores […] Supermarket News September 21, 2023September 21, 2023 4 min read Albertsons / SafewayAcquisitionBrick and MortarRegional GroceryAssociatesMergersKrogerData & InsightsOperations & Supply ChainGovernmentShoppersDept. GroceryStore LocationResults & InvestmentConsumersC&S Wholesale GrocersExecutivesLegal & CriminalPredictions and ForecastsBankruptcyDept. Fresh PreparedCOVID19Dept. DeliMarketing: Loyalty & Subscription 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery Instacart Shares Up 12 Percent In First Day of Trading • From the Wall Street Journal: “Instacart’s shares jumped in their trading debut, another promising sign for a reawakening IPO market. “Shares of the grocery-delivery company finished their first day of trading at $33.70 on Tuesday on the Nasdaq exchange under the ticker CART, up 12% from the IPO price of $30 a share. “Instacart’s […] MorningNewsBeat September 20, 2023September 20, 2023 2 min read InstacartDeliveryResults & InvestmentAssociatesStart UpsTechnology & InnovationExecutivesPepsiCoSustainabilityAcquisitionUnileverEconomyWeatherCOVID19Food DeliveryDoorDashBrick and MortarMeta (Facebook) 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery Zapp agrees rapid delivery tie up with at home, self-diagnostic tests provider Newfoundland Newfoundland, a provider of at home, self-diagnostic tests in the UK, and rapid delivery firm, Zapp, have announced a new partnership in London. Customers can now quickly test for various illnesses and diseases, while also knowing that Zapp has them covered with various personal health and hygiene products, over-the-counter medicines, and everyday essentials. Co-founder of […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub September 20, 2023September 20, 2023 2 min read Q CommerceDeliveryData & InsightsHealth & WellnessPartnershipsInternational - UKCOVID19UnileverStrategyResults & InvestmentExecutivesConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Office Hours: The Future of Legal Tech and AI, How to Cope with Financial Stress as an Entrepreneur, and Why Young and Ambitious People Should Move to a Global City Scott answers a question about how AI might benefit the legal industry. He then takes a question about dealing with the financial stress and uncertainty that comes with entrepreneurship. He wraps up with advice to a listener who is deciding whether to move to London and start a job in trading. Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic […] The Prof G Show September 20, 2023September 20, 2023 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationAIResults & InvestmentLegal & CriminalPredictions and ForecastsDept. NonfoodInternational - UK 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit How Affiliate Marketing Can Transform Your E-Commerce Business on a Tight Budget How can you grow your e-commerce business without spending more money? Rising inflation, slower economic growth and slashed budgets mean there’s less cash available to invest in marketing activities, but a greater need to gain new customers and increase sales. A brand’s various marketing efforts tend to focus on one part of the consumer purchase […] Paul Stewart September 20, 2023September 20, 2023 2 min read PartnershipsTechnology & InnovationShoppersPricing & PromotionsResults & InvestmentEconomyPredictions and ForecastsStore LocationSustainabilityMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: In StoreConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Finance Soft Surroundings Files for Bankruptcy, Partially Acquired by Coldwater Creek Women’s apparel retailer Soft Surroundings last week filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and announced plans to close all 44 of its stores. The company’s remaining assets have been acquired by Coldwater Creek under the ownership of Newtimes Group, which plans to continue to sell Soft Surroundings’ apparel and accessories online and via catalogs. Soft Surroundings has secured $18 million […] Kristina Stidham September 20, 2023September 20, 2023 < 1 min read BankruptcyPredictions and ForecastsCOVID19Results & InvestmentDept. ApparelBrick and MortarPress ReleasePartnershipsExecutivesEconomyConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery Instacart shares rise 12.7% in NASDAQ debut [[“value”:” Newly issued shares of grocery-delivery specialist Instacart rose 12.7% in their debut on the NASDAQ exchange on Tuesday, closing at $33.80. The initial public offering of 22 million shares was priced on Monday at $30 per share, but the stock (listed as CART) hit the market around midday at $42 per share […] Supermarket News September 20, 2023September 20, 2023 2 min read InstacartDeliveryResults & InvestmentStart UpsConsumersBrick and MortarPartnershipsEconomyCOVID19CompetitionAssociatesOperations & Supply ChainShoppersExecutivesData & InsightsDoorDashFood DeliveryMarketing: In StorePricing & PromotionsUbereats 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category How Occasion Segmentation Powers Growth Market segmentation is fundamental to marketing. Segmentation is evergreen when it comes to building and managing brands. J.M. Smucker, purveyor of jams, jellies, Jif peanut butter, Folgers coffee, Uncrustables, Carnation evaporated milk and pet food items including Milk Bone dog biscuits and Meow Mix, has just purchase Hostess brand snack foods. Hostess makes Twinkies, Ding […] Branding Strategy September 20, 2023September 20, 2023 5 min read Dept. GroceryMarketing: BrandStrategyDept. BeverageShoppersEconomyConsumersDept. ApparelInstacartHealth & WellnessDeliveryTechnology & InnovationPredictions and ForecastsDept. Adult BevData & InsightsAssociatesMarketing: In StoreRestaurantsResults & InvestmentSustainabilityDept. PetDept. DairyExecutivesStart UpsTrends: Food and BeverageBrick and MortarInternational - North AmericaHoliday & EventsNestle 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery Instacart’s Long-Awaited IPO Values Company at $10 Billion Instacart has made its initial public offering (IPO), pricing its stock at $30 per share and valuing the grocery delivery and technology company at approximately $10 billion. Instacart, which will trade on the NASDAQ under the symbol “CART,” sold 22 million shares in the IPO, with 14.1 million coming from the company and 7.9 million […] Retail TouchPoints September 19, 2023September 19, 2023 2 min read InstacartTechnology & InnovationDeliveryAIResults & InvestmentStart UpsPartnershipsMarketing: In StoreData & InsightsEconomyConsumersCOVID19Regional GroceryBrick and MortarMarketing: Social MediaAldiGovernmentExecutivesBigTechDept. NonfoodMerchandisingOperations & Supply ChainPricing & PromotionsShoppers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Channel: Mass Department: Adult Beverage Department: Beverage Department: HBC ESG Partnerships & Alt Profit Media & Marketing Retailer Media Agencies & Vendors Retail Ecosystem Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Retail Operations Operations & Supply Chain Stores & Formats Hy-Vee launches RedMedia omnichannel retail media network Hy-Vee launched the full-scale version of its retail media network, called Hy-Vee RedMedia, at the Groceryshop 2023 conference this week in Las Vegas. The West Des Moines, Iowa-based retailer described the platform as a disruptor in the retail media landscape that will connect brands directly with Hy-Vee’s customer base across multiple platforms, including both online […] Written by Supermarket News September 22, 2023September 25, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Channel: Grocery Channel: Grocery - Natural Department: Food Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Corporate Finance Partnerships & Alt Profit Shopper & Customer Start Ups Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Associates & Employees Operations & Supply Chain Stores & Formats Instacart stock languishes after IPO Instacart saw its share price erode in the two days following its initial public offering, after it rose 12.7% in its first day of trading on the NASDAQ exchange. The stock settled down to just slightly over its IPO price of $30 per share on Wednesday, its first full day on the exchange, then ranged […] Written by Supermarket News September 22, 2023September 25, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retailer Media Retail Media Metrics #30DaysofRetailMedia | Day 21: Retail Media Metrics Metrics help brand advertisers measure retail media effectiveness. Key performance indicators (KPIs) span the full marketing funnel, as consumers can enter anywhere. Brand advertisers: 🎯 Choose KPIs according to their objectives📊 Measure baseline results for meaningful comparisons🌟 Review their metrics for data insights to optimize their processes and […] Written by Lisa Goller September 21, 2023September 25, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Shopper & Customer CPG companies aim to make recycling simpler for consumers Dispelling consumer confusion around plastics recycling, investing in local programs and embracing molecular technologies are some of the current steps the Consumer Brands Association and its members are taking to create a sustainably packaged future. Written by Supermarket Perimeter September 21, 2023September 21, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events Trends & External Forces Holiday & Events The big chill: Holiday retail sales 2023 expected to slow Experts predict slow growth in 2023 holiday sales as consumers tighten their belts in a tough economy, but e-commerce will remain a bright spot. Stores are filling with displays of holiday decorations and holiday-themed merchandise as retailers eagerly prepare for the annual shopping surge, but consumers may not be as excited. Forecasts for 2023 holiday […] Written by Future of Commerce September 21, 2023September 21, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked