Associates & Employees Thousands Strike at Denver-Area King Soopers Stores Some 10,000 grocery workers in the greater Denver area went on strike against 77 of the region’s 121 King Soopers stores on Feb. 6, according to the AP and other media outlets. Members of the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 7 union voted last week by 96% to authorize a strike against the […] Retail TouchPoints February 7, 2025February 7, 2025 2 min read AssociatesRegional GroceryKrogerBrick and MortarHealth & WellnessCostcoDept. GroceryGovernmentAmazonKraftHeinzMarketing: Social MediaWhole FoodsFlagship StoresHoliday & EventsDept. ApparelResults & Investment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Boom Times For ChatGPT ChatGPT vs. the competition. Source: SimilarWeb ChatGPT is booming. After months of stagnant usage in early 2024, the chatbot hit an inflection point and is now far outpacing its competition, according to new data from analytics firm Similarweb. OpenAI’s flagship bot hit 3.8 billion visits on desktop and mobile web in January 2025, more than […] Bigtechnology February 7, 2025February 7, 2025 5 min read AITechnology & InnovationChatGPTData & InsightsBigTechAmazonPodcastsCompetitionMarketing: Social MediaLegal & CriminalAssociatesGoogleHoliday & EventsStreamingMarketing: BroadcastExecutivesGovernmentData VisualizationMarketing: VoiceAcquisitionStrategyResults & InvestmentFlagship StoresOperations & Supply ChainCoca ColaSponsoredStore LocationTech: RoboticsAutonomous VehiclesDelivery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats Nordstrom turns to notable New Yorkers for its second NYC campaign installment New York is a critical market for retailers, one that Nordstrom wants to celebrate while highlighting the services at its flagship store. RetailDive February 3, 2025February 3, 2025 < 1 min read Flagship Stores 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Strategikon Partners with Sira Sight.AI to Revolutionize Global Clinical Trial Cost Benchmarking San Francisco, CA — Strategikon, a leading provider of advanced clinical business solutions, today announced a strategic partnership with Sira Sight.AI, a pioneer in AI-driven site cost intelligence. This collaboration aims to integrate global investigator grant data with Strategikon’s Clinical Maestro® PORTOFOLIO, creating a comprehensive and cutting-edge platform for clinical trial cost benchmarking. Strategikon and […] Bigtechnology January 31, 2025January 31, 2025 2 min read Technology & InnovationAIPredictions and ForecastsData & InsightsExecutivesResults & InvestmentDept. NonfoodAcquisitionFlagship StoresOperations & Supply ChainPartnershipsStart UpsStrategy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass PepsiCo: The Grocerant Guru® Perspective on a Legacy of Innovation and Consumer-Focused Leadership PepsiCo Inc. is not just a food and beverage powerhouse; it is a leader in the grocerant niche, driving convenience, innovation, and consumer engagement. With a legacy of transforming snacking and beverage categories to meet evolving customer needs, PepsiCo has mastered bundling strategies that align with Gen Z and Millennials’ preferences for mix-and-match meals, […] Grocerant Guru January 29, 2025January 29, 2025 4 min read PepsiCoConsumersDept. GroceryData & InsightsAcquisitionDept. BeverageTechnology & InnovationMarketing: Social MediaShoppersMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionInclusivityPredictions and ForecastsMeta (Facebook)TwitterDept. FreshTrends: Food and BeverageAssociatesTargetStrategyESG and CSRFlagship StoresHealth & WellnessInternational - North AmericaMarketing: Direct & Personalization 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Operations & Supply Chain Strategikon and Danforth Advisors Collaborate to Maximize Efficiencies in Clinical Business Operations SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Strategikon, a leader in advanced clinical trial business solutions, has announced a strategic alliance with Danforth Advisors, leading provider of integrated business, clinical and commercial support services for life science companies. This partnership is set to accelerate long-term customer value by combining Danforth’s domain consulting expertise with Strategikon’s innovative software solutions, […] Bigtechnology January 28, 2025January 28, 2025 2 min read Operations & Supply ChainPartnershipsTechnology & InnovationSustainabilityStrategyShoppersResults & InvestmentPredictions and ForecastsInternational - UKFlagship StoresExecutivesDept. NonfoodConsulting 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem Bloomingdale’s Brings Garden Brand Flamingo Estate to Rotating Pop-Up Space Bloomingdale’s has transformed the rotating retail space at its New York City flagship in New York City into a pop-up market with its latest partner, Flamingo Estate. Flamingo Estate is a home and garden-focused brand powered by a collection of more than 120 farmers and growers that use regenerative practices to make products ranging from […] Retail TouchPoints January 28, 2025January 28, 2025 2 min read Pop UpsPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Social MediaExecutivesPartnershipsMarketing: In StoreFlagship StoresDept. Fuel 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats Fanatics Collectibles to open first flagship The 8,647-square-foot store, located in London, will feature brands such as Topps, Merlin, Match Attax and Bowman. RetailDive January 24, 2025January 24, 2025 < 1 min read Flagship StoresInternational - UK 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Leerdammer launches ‘deliciously different’ TV ad Leerdammer has launched a new TV advertising campaign that highlights the brand’s “deliciously different” proposition with a “comically quirky” delivery. Expected to reach over 7.6m ABC1 25-45 consumers, the new ‘Incognito’ campaign will promote Leerdammer’s flagship slices range – Leerdammer Original Slices and Leerdammer Light Slices… This story continues at Leerdammer launches ‘deliciously different’ TV ad […] Talking Retail January 23, 2025January 23, 2025 < 1 min read Marketing: BroadcastConsumersPredictions and ForecastsFlagship StoresDelivery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit Fanatics to Debut Community-Friendly Flagship on London’s Regent Street Fanatics Collectibles will launch its first-ever flagship store in London this spring in an 8,647-square-foot space designed for interactive community-building events such as monthly trade nights, kids’ rip events, athlete appearances and partner activations in addition to retail space. The new store’s retail focus will be sports and entertainment trading cards and games, featuring Fanatics […] Retail TouchPoints January 23, 2025January 23, 2025 2 min read PartnershipsInternational - UKFlagship StoresPredictions and ForecastsAcquisitionMarketing: Social MediaMergersDept. Toys & GamesDept. NonfoodShoppersStore LocationTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats Skechers opens first performance flagship The store, located in Canada, features basketball and pickleball half-courts, as well as footwear for sports like golf and soccer. RetailDive January 22, 2025January 22, 2025 < 1 min read Flagship StoresInternational - North AmericaDept. Apparel 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Fanatics Collectibles flagship retail store on London’s Regent Street set to open during spring Fanatics Collectibles has announced its first ever flagship store, set to open in the spring of 2025 on Regent Street in London. The focus will be sports and entertainment trading cards and trading card games, featuring Fanatics Collectibles’ brands, including Topps, Merlin, Match Attax and Bowman. Last year Topps secured the exclusive trading card rights […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub January 22, 2025January 22, 2025 3 min read Technology & InnovationPartnershipsInternational - UKData & InsightsFlagship StoresMarketing: Social MediaPredictions and ForecastsBrick and MortarInclusivityGamingTescoTech: CashierlessOmnichannelShoppersMerchandisingTrends: TechDept. NonfoodOperations & Supply ChainCOVID19DeliveryDept. ApparelDept. Toys & GamesMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionTwitter 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
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 […] Retail TouchPoints January 17, 2025January 17, 2025 3 min read Brick and MortarInternational - UKDept. ApparelPredictions and ForecastsInternational - North AmericaMarketing: Social MediaExecutivesPodcastsFlagship StoresESG and CSRDept. Fresh 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Bestway kicks off 50th anniversary celebrations with deals for retailers Bestway Wholesale kicks off 2025 with its flagship ‘Thank You’ event where “exceptional deals” are offered to its retailer customers, taking the lead with BOGOFs, (Buy One Get One Free) offers and big savings with 50%+ PORs on leading brands and products. The ‘Thank You’… This story continues at Bestway kicks off 50th anniversary celebrations […] Talking Retail January 16, 2025January 16, 2025 < 1 min read Predictions and ForecastsPricing & PromotionsFlagship Stores 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Adult Beverage Coors Light preps case of the Mondays for day after the Super Bowl The Molson Coors flagship continues to build buzz for its big game spot days after misspelling “refreshment” as “refershment” in an ad stunt. MarketingDive January 15, 2025January 15, 2025 < 1 min read CPG: Adult BeverageHoliday & EventsFlagship Stores 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
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 […] Retail TouchPoints January 9, 2025January 9, 2025 2 min read Pop UpseditESG and CSRPartnershipsStrategyPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Social MediaDept. ApparelHealth & WellnessFlagship StoresBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation It’s Not the Luck of the Irish: Primark Does Retail Right with Kevin Tulip (E) In this special encore bonus episode, we update and revisit the story of Primark, the Dublin-based retail giant with 450 stores across 17 countries. We initially spoke to Primark’s US President, Kevin Tulip, in the spring of 2023, and we discussed the brand’s steady push into the American market and its ambitious plans for the […] Remarkable Retail Podcast January 9, 2025January 9, 2025 2 min read Technology & InnovationAIMarketing: Social MediaPodcastsInternational - North AmericaBrick and MortarPredictions and ForecastsStore LocationFlagship StoresDept. GroceryPartnershipsTikTokStreamingStrategyESG and CSRMeta (Facebook)AmazonGoogleMarketing: BroadcastData & InsightsWalmart 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Experiential Retail Trends in Beauty: Embracing Pop-Ups and Immersive Marketing The beauty retail industry is embracing experiential retail, a strategy that transforms shopping into an immersive and interactive experience. Experiential retail goes beyond simply buying products—it’s about creating memorable moments through activities, curated spaces, or interactive elements that engage customers on a deeper emotional level. Beauty pop-ups and flagship stores have become destinations, offering gamified […] Mintel December 18, 2024December 18, 2024 5 min read Technology & InnovationAIConsumersDept. HBCData & InsightsPop UpsDeliveryMarketing: Social MediaInternational - UKPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: In StoreShoppersDept. NonfoodPackagingESG and CSRFlagship StoresHoliday & EventsTrends: RetailDept. BeverageDept. DeliDept. Fresh PreparedDept. Toys & GamesMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionDept. GroceryBrick and MortarSustainabilityCOVID19Dept. FreshStrategySponsoredMerchandising 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats Toys ‘R’ Us to Make Latin America Debut with New Panama Flagship Stores WHP Global has partnered with Cotton Candy International to bring both Toys ‘R’ Us and Babies ‘R’ Us brick-and-mortar stores to Latin American and Caribbean markets, beginning with flagship stores in Panama that are scheduled to open next year. Toys ‘R’ Us already has a presence in Mexico thanks to an April 2023 partnership between […] Retail TouchPoints December 16, 2024December 16, 2024 2 min read Dept. NonfoodDept. Toys & GamesBrick and MortarFlagship StoresPartnershipsInternationalStore LocationInternational - UKMarketing: Social MediaInternational - North AmericaHoliday & EventsOperations & Supply ChainExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Year in Review: Consumer Migration Between Convenience Stores, Restaurants, and Service Delis As 2024 comes to a close, the dynamic interplay between convenience stores (C-stores), restaurants, and service delis continues to reshape the food industry landscape. If success does leave clues and it does according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® let’s look at who is winning and some that may […] Grocerant Guru December 16, 2024December 16, 2024 4 min read Technology & InnovationAIConsumersData & InsightsDept. Fresh PreparedRestaurantsDept. DeliDept. GroceryDept. FreshBrick and MortarShoppersPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionDeliveryDept. PerimeterMarketing: TradeResults & InvestmentSustainabilityMerchandisingOperations & Supply ChainPackagingInternationalWaWaRegional GroceryKrogerMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationMarketing: In StoreMarketing: Social MediaPartnershipsAmazonStore LocationInternational - North AmericaDept. BeverageFlagship StoresESG and CSREconomyAlbertsons / SafewayHoliday & EventsDept. Bakery7-Eleven & Speedway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats SKIMS Opens Flagship Store in New York: ‘Proud Moment’ Says Kim Kardashian SKIMS has opened a new flagship store in Midtown, Manhattan, on Fifth Avenue and 52nd Street. RetailWire December 13, 2024December 13, 2024 < 1 min read Flagship Stores 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food How Carter’s is Evolving with the Needs of Gen Z Parents More than two-thirds (67%) of American adults with an income of $100,000 or more are parents, representing a lot of spending power. And now, as a whole new demographic (Gen Z) ventures further into parenthood, brands and retailers need to adapt their strategies to reflect this cohort’s behaviors, priorities and even beliefs. That is why […] Retail TouchPoints December 6, 2024December 6, 2024 5 min read ConsumersSustainabilityESG and CSRDept. ApparelData & InsightsStrategyMerchandisingMarketing: Social MediaShoppersMarketing: In StoreFlagship StoresDept. FreshPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionBig DataHealth & WellnessTechnology & InnovationDept. Natural / OrganicResults & InvestmentPartnershipsOwned Brands (Private Label)ExecutivesBrick and MortarMarketing: Broadcast 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Restaurants Luxury for Lunch: Louis Vuitton Unveils New Restaurant Concept in NYC Flagship Hungry for luxury, Louis Vuitton fans? Head to 57th Street in New York to not only shop the brand’s fashionable creations but eat them too. Louis Vuitton has opened a new five-floor flagship designed to combine luxury retail, culture and gastronomy, according to a company statement. The store is meant to be a temporary destination […] Retail TouchPoints December 2, 2024December 2, 2024 2 min read RestaurantsFlagship StoresMarketing: Social MediaShoppersPartnershipsExecutivesDept. Fresh PreparedDept. BeverageDept. ApparelData & Insights 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Strategikon Recognized as an Industry Leader in Clinical Trial Optimization San Francisco, CA — Strategikon, a leader in clinical outsourcing solutions, is honored to be named one of the “Innovators of the Year 2024” by The CEO Views. This prestigious recognition highlights the company’s groundbreaking efforts in revolutionizing clinical trials through advanced operational and clinical outsourcing solutions. Strategikon’s journey began with a mission to tackle […] Bigtechnology November 26, 2024November 26, 2024 2 min read Technology & InnovationAIExecutivesData & InsightsFlagship StoresOperations & Supply ChainPredictions and ForecastsTrends: TechDept. NonfoodHealth & WellnessPartnerships 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats Puma Brings Immersive Entertainment Flagship to Las Vegas Puma has unveiled a new flagship concept that includes activations, customization services and other tech-powered elements. Located at the BLVD, a new retail and entertainment destination in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip, this is the global sports brand’s second U.S. flagship. The 25,000-square-foot space spans three floors and represents Puma’s much broader “brand […] Retail TouchPoints November 22, 2024November 22, 2024 2 min read Flagship StoresDept. ApparelTechnology & InnovationShoppersMarketing: Social MediaInternationalConsumersStrategyExecutivesDept. Toys & GamesDept. Nonfood 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Four tips for enhancing in-store customer experience Marketing can only go so far as to get people to visit your physical store, but it’s another challenge altogether to get them to stay or encourage them to visit again. With this in mind, it’s important to invest in improvements that will get people to enjoy the time they spend browsing the shelves and […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub November 20, 2024November 20, 2024 4 min read ShoppersCustomer ExperienceData & InsightsMarketing: In StoreAssociatesMarketing: Social MediaBrick and MortarTargetInternational - UKTwitterThick DataTechnology & InnovationFlagship StoresPricing & PromotionsMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationDept. NonfoodDept. ApparelVendors 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Associates & Employees Scheduling Transparency, Safety are Retail Workers’ Biggest Concerns this Holiday Season It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but for a sizeable portion of the U.S. workforce the holiday shopping season can be the most strenuous and stress-filled time of year. As consumers furiously stock up on everything they need for under the tree and around the table, retail workers — who make up more […] Retail TouchPoints November 20, 2024November 20, 2024 6 min read AssociatesHoliday & EventsShoppersConsumersBrick and MortarMarketing: Social MediaAhold DelhaizeThick DataStore LocationLegal & CriminalFlagship StoresDept. BeverageCOVID19Dept. NonfoodDept. GroceryDept. PerimeterMerchandisingOperations & Supply ChainDept. FreshWeather 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats Auction of struggling San Francisco Centre mall postponed The property, previously anchored by a Nordstrom flagship that left last year and now more than $625 million in default, was set to be sold Thursday. RetailDive November 18, 2024November 18, 2024 < 1 min read Brick and MortarFlagship Stores 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Restaurants The Rise and Struggle of Multi-Concept Restaurant Companies: Why Acquired Brands Often Fade Away In the food service industry, multi-concept restaurant companies emerged as powerhouses, driven by the logic that consolidating a variety of restaurant brands would create synergies, economies of scale, and a broader customer reach. Now think about it, the idea seemed sound: by acquiring or developing multiple restaurant concepts under one roof, these companies could […] Grocerant Guru November 10, 2024November 10, 2024 6 min read RestaurantsData & InsightsConsumersDept. GroceryAcquisitionMarketing: Social MediaInternationalDept. FreshHealth & WellnessStrategyDivestituresCompetitionMarketing: BrandPredictions and ForecastsMeta (Facebook)ShoppersTrends: ConsumerTwitterColgate-PalmoliveTechnology & InnovationResults & InvestmentESG and CSRFlagship StoresInclusivityMarketing: Loyalty & Subscription 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation 2024 RTIH retail technology awards: Most Promising Innovation finalists include Snapchat and i love it We’re pleased to announce the shortlist for the 2024 RTIH Awards Most Promising Innovation category. We received a record number of submissions this year across 20+ categories and many fantastic examples of the continued resilience and dynamism of the retail space during hugely challenging times. It’s now over to our judging panel who will decide […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub November 8, 2024December 1, 2024 2 min read Technology & InnovationAIMarketing: Social MediaData & InsightsInternational - UKShoppersMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionTrends: TechTescoReturnsblockchainMetaverseTwitterTech: AR and VRSustainabilityLowesPredictions and ForecastsPartnershipsMarketing: In StoreDept. ApparelDept. GroceryFlagship StoresUnilever 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Partnerships & Alt Profit Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Valentine’s Day flower sales could shift to FTD, other brands in 2025 1-800-Flowers still leads in US, FTD is gaining share 1-800-Flowers is the largest flower service by sales headed into Valentine’s Day 2025, according to Earnest credit card data. However, the industry stalwart is likely to lose share this season if recent trends continue. Access chart in Dash. 1-800-Flowers commanded 37.0% of Valentine’s Day flower sales […] Written by Earnest Research February 11, 2025February 11, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events 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 […] Written by Retail Customer Experience January 17, 2025January 17, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Data & Insights Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces 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 […] Written by IAB January 16, 2025January 17, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Uncategorized A major shift in North American grocery retail Spending is migrating away from traditional supermarkets and hypermarkets to channels that better align with busy lifestyles. The post A major shift in North American grocery retail appeared first on Retail Insight Network. Written by Retail Insights Network January 14, 2025January 14, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights 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 […] Written by RetailDive January 13, 2025January 13, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked