Competition

General articles on the competitive situation and competitive forces in retail.

  1. Media & Marketing

How to build a strong digital presence for your e-commerce business

When it comes to building a brand online, specifically in the e-commerce space, it can feel like an incredibly daunting task. It’s an oversaturated market in the digital realm and to ensure your business succeeds, you really need to ensure you stand out from the competition (and there’s a lot of competition!). There are a […]
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  1. Data & Insights

Startup Stories: Ella d’Amato, Co-Founder and CEO (aka Chief Believer) at i love it

RTIH gets the lowdown on i love it from Ella d’Amato, the former interim CEO of online marketplace notonthehighstreet. RTIH: Tell us about yourself and i love it. Ella d’Amato: I grew up in Weymouth with six siblings and left school at 15. I spent time in hospitality, trained at a chiropractic clinic, and worked at […]
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  1. Data & Insights

BFCM 2024: How E-commerce Businesses Can Prepare for Success

Just like how the Super Bowl is a day for sports enthusiasts or the re-release of a famous franchise movie is a treat for the fans, Black Friday and Cyber Monday (BFCM) is a tailor-made event for e-commerce businesses to boost revenue, attract new customers, and build brand loyalty.  As BFCM 2024 approaches in less […]
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  1. Trends & External Forces

Ritz rolls out on-pack Christmas competition

Ritz has unveiled a new on-pack promotion which will see one shopper win a top prize of £10,000 in time for Christmas. The instant-win competition encourages consumers to scan their promotional pack and pull a digital cracker to get involved. Ritz is also offering a… This story continues at Ritz rolls out on-pack Christmas competition […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

The New Role of Visceral and Voice Food Marketing

  Success does leave clues and consumers are dynamic not static and according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® as U.S. consumers face rising costs, the dining landscape is evolving in real-time. A recent study by Givex reveals that 41 percent of Americans are eating out less, 45 percent have […]
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  1. Trends & External Forces

Walkers and Bestway announce return of retailer Win-a-Van competition

Walkers is again partnering with Bestway to bring back its ‘Win- a-Van’ competition for the seventh year running. New for this year, the winning retailer will be able to customise their prize – a Nissan Townstar EV L1 90kW Acenta Electric Van – by wrapping… This story continues at Walkers and Bestway announce return of […]
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  1. Trends & External Forces

DOJ Sues Visa for Anticompetitive Debit Card Practices

The U.S. Department of Justice has sued Visa for anticompetitive practices in debit card networks, which it says penalize merchants that try to use alternatives. The suit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, alleges that Visa “wields its dominance, enormous scale and centrality to the debit ecosystem to […]
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  1. Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers

Tempur Sealy Agrees to Sell 176 Stores in Pursuit of Mattress Firm Acquisition

Tempur Sealy International will sell 73 Mattress Firm stores and its 103-store Sleep Outfitters subsidiary to Mattress Warehouse following the completion of Tempur Sealy’s proposed $4 billion acquisition of Mattress Firm, which is being challenged by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The planned divestiture is a pre-emptive move to make the deal more palatable to […]
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  1. Data & Insights

An entrepreneur’s guide: how to start a business in the UK

A well crafted business plan will make it easier for you to get started. As you prepare, write a concise document outlining your ideas on the key aspects of your business. Even if you’re currently running a side business, it’s important to identify potential risks and opportunities. One essential step, especially for foreigners learning how […]
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  1. Data & Insights

Retail Media Networks: The Key to Winning CPG Partnerships this Holiday Season

As the holiday season approaches, retailers have a significant opportunity to enhance and showcase their retail media network (RMN) offerings. By highlighting their platforms’ unique value and advantages and providing a white-glove support model, retailers can instill confidence in consumer packaged goods companies (CPGs), leading to more sign-ups and securing valuable media dollars. Having a […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

Why a Restaurant Price War is Looming

  The restaurant industry is no stranger to the ebb and flow of pricing wars, and we are once again on the verge of another significant battle according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®.  Over the past two decades, the relationship between food-at-home and food-away-from-home prices has seen substantial shifts, […]
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  1. Data & Insights

Dollar Stores Webcast

Join YipitData’s Nick Shields and Ryan Fick on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at 11:30 AM EDT for an in-depth analysis of Dollar Stores (FIVE, DG, DLTR), where they will explore the companies’ market performance and offer strategic insights. Key topics to be covered include: Top-line trends across Five Below (FIVE), Dollar General (DG), and Dollar […]
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  1. Channel: Ecommerce & Digital

Amazon Prime Big Deal Days Event is Back October 8-9

Amazon.com announced Tuesday that its Prime Big Deal Days event will return for two days on Oct. 8 and Oct. 9. The 48-hour fall sales event is Amazon’s second Prime exclusive sale this year after July’s Prime Day event. Prime Big Deal Days is exclusive to Prime members and will be offered in 19 countries. […]
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  1. Operations & Supply Chain

Purple revamped its supplier and logistics network. Here’s why.

​[[“value”:” Mattress maker Purple Innovation realized a “significant breakthrough” in Q2 2024 gross margin from multiple supply chain improvement initiatives, COO Eric Haynor said on an Aug. 9 earnings call. The company’s efforts have included diversifying its supplier base, optimizing its logistics network, implementing a systematic planning capability and improving manufacturing efficiency. Focusing on improving […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

Grocery Shoppers Want Meals, Not Menus

  At the intersection of the question of “What’s for dinner?”  and where do I get it, has become a daily challenge for millions of consumers. Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® wants to share some new insights from a recent Deloitte report, as this question is a significant pain point […]
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  1. Operations & Supply Chain

EZ Newswire Signs Exclusive Distribution Deal with Reuters

New York, NY — EZ Newswire, an AI-enabled platform empowering organizations to turn their news into performance, today announced an exclusive multi-year distribution deal with Reuters, the world’s largest multimedia news agency. The partnership enables organizations across the globe to increase the visibility and impact of their news in a premium environment that is both […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

10 retail trends in 2024: Charting the future of retail

Retail industry trends are moving faster than viral skincare on TikTok Shop. With more ways to shop than ever before, retailers need to find new methods to deliver against consumers’ ever-changing expectations. Brands need the latest in consumer trends to know what their audience are buying right now, and what the major shopping trends to […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

Enhancing Retail Efficiency Through Modern Technology Solutions and Process Automation

Retailers are always looking for ways to improve how they run their stores. They want to save money, work faster, and make customers happy. Modern technology and process automation are helping businesses achieve this. From managing stock to serving customers, technology allows retailers to make their jobs easier and focus on giving shoppers a great […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

What Do Chili’s, Panera Bread, McDonald’s, and Wawa All Have in Common?

  The grocerant niche continues to drive the evolving landscape of foodservice, the once-clear lines between grocery stores, convenience stores, and restaurants have blurred. The new battleground for the age-old question, “What’s for dinner?” is no longer confined to the grocery aisle but has expanded to the drive-thru lanes and delivery apps. Leading the charge […]
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  1. Merchandising

Petits Filous unveils limited edition packaging and instant-win competition

Petits Filous, by Yoplait, has launched limited-edition packaging and an on-pack competition offering thousands of family friendly prizes. “Our insights show that children want their enjoyment of Petits Filous to go beyond the great taste it already delivers, so we’ve added much more to our… This story continues at Petits Filous unveils limited edition packaging […]
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  1. Trends & External Forces

Lindt celebrates 75 years of Lindor

This September, Lindt & Sprüngli is celebrating the 75th anniversary of its Lindor brand having made its debut in 1949. To mark the occasion, Lindt is running a national competition to giveaway over £600,000 worth of prizes, with thousands of prizes to be won across… This story continues at Lindt celebrates 75 years of Lindor […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

How to Measure the Retail Success of Your Product Launch

Launching a new product in retail stores can be an exciting and nerve-wracking experience for any product manufacturer. After months, or even years, of hard work and dedication, your product is finally on the shelves for consumers to purchase. But how do you know if your product launch was successful? In this blog post, we’ll […]
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  1. Media & Marketing

Levi’s to Expand In-Store Associate ‘BackPocket’ App to Mexico

Levi’s will create a localized Mexican version of its in-store associate BackPocket app, already in use in 14 countries including the U.S., Canada and a number of European nations. The app allows associates, which Levi’s calls stylists, to access customers’ Red Tab loyalty program accounts (with their permission), giving the stylists the data they need […]
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  1. Retailer Media

Why Accurate Retail Media Measurement Is Now Non-Negotiable | DSI

“If manufacturers don’t have that shopping list of what it is that they want in return for their investment, they’re effectively giving money [away for] free.” — Gregor Murray, Vice President of Strategy, Digital Commerce Global The retail media business is booming, with ad spend in the category expected to grow to nearly $130 billion […]
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  1. Stores & Formats

Legacy Grocery Store Market Share Capitulation a Continuing Trend

  It’s clear that legacy grocery stores, once the dominant force in food retail, are now navigating a challenging landscape marked by significant market share capitulation according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. This shift has been driven by three prominent trends: the encroachment of dollar stores, drug stores, and […]
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  1. Data & Insights

From Reactive to Proactive: Predictive Analytics in Retail

Predictive analytics is revolutionizing the retail industry by shifting the business approach from reactive to proactive. Utilizing historical data, predictive models forecast future trends, customer behaviors, and potential market changes, allowing retailers to anticipate and prepare rather than simply react. Understanding Predictive Analytics Predictive analytics involves using data, statistical algorithms, and machine learning techniques to […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

How to Get My Invention Developed in The U.S.

In 2024, product development is still going strong. If you’re an aspiring inventor with a great idea that could change the world, you might wonder how to make it a reality. So, how do you bring an invention to life? This article will guide you through the process of developing your idea. It will start […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Retail’s Fierce Urgency of Now: Here Comes Season 9

If we’re learned anything in the past few years, it’s that the pace of change is only accelerating and the difference between the winners and losers often centers on those that understand the fierce urgency of now and choose to aim much, much higher and move, much much faster.   Remarkable brands know that speed […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

Fresh Meal and Meal Component Discovery: A Disruptive Force

  In today’s food landscape, clinging to brand protectionism is a recipe for irrelevance according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. Consumers, especially Millennials, have moved on—and they’re not looking back. What they value now is discovery: new flavors, time-saving solutions, and value for money. If your brand isn’t evolving […]
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Ranked: The Fastest Shrinking Jobs in the U.S. (2023-2033F)

See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Ranked: Occupations With the Most Projected Job Cuts This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. As the economy shifts, the employment landscape changes. […]
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Adobe Predicts 8.4% Growth in Online Holiday Sales, Driven by Discounting

Adobe expects U.S. online sales to hit a record $240.8 billion this holiday shopping season (covering the period from Nov. 1 to Dec. 31), representing 8.4% growth year-over-year. Shopping on mobile devices also is expected to hit a new milestone, growing 12.8% YoY to contribute a record $128.1 billion, which would represent a 53.2% share of online spend this season […]
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Future of Marketing: Part One

Today, we’re kicking off a special two-part series answering your questions about all things marketing.  Scott puts on his professor hat and answers your questions surrounding common marketing misconceptions, the power of community-driven marketing, and what the future holds for the industry.  Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Subscribe to No Mercy / No Malice Buy “The […]
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Charted: Maxed-Out Credit Cards by Generation

See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Credit Card Utilization By Generation This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. In the first quarter of 2024, the nationwide aggregate credit card […]
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