Trends & External Forces Merchants group criticizes proposed ‘swipe’ fee settlement WASHINGTON – A proposed agreement that would reduce “swipe” fees that retailers pay each time a shopper pays with a Visa or Mastercard is “a bad deal for merchants,” according to the Merchants Payments Coalition (MPC), a lobbying group advocating for a more competitive and transparent card system. The coalition is expressing its disappointment with […] MMR March 26, 2024March 26, 2024 2 min read CompetitionGovernmentExecutivesConsumersShoppersLegal & CriminalData & InsightsAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights The Power of Storytelling to Increase Retail Market Share In the world of retail, storytelling emerges not just as a method of engagement but as a potent strategy to captivate buyers and significantly influence their purchasing decisions. The essence of storytelling transcends mere facts, harnessing a narrative-driven approach to forge a deeper connection with the audience and their strategy. When brands adeptly intertwine storytelling […] Wiser Retail Strategies March 26, 2024March 26, 2024 2 min read Data & InsightsShoppersStrategyMerchandisingDept. NonfoodCompetitionTrends: RetailTargetPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: In Store 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem Key Takeaways From Shoptalk Spring 2024 Shoptalk always brings the best and brightest minds of the industry together for four days packed with insights, networking opportunities, trend predictions and so much more. This year, the spring event in Las Vegas was no exception. But like many other major industry events, Shoptalk can feel like you’re sprinting a marathon — there’s so […] TotalRetail March 25, 2024March 26, 2024 3 min read Industry Conferences and EventsTechnology & InnovationAIMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationPredictions and ForecastsData & InsightsCompetitionInternationalDept. BeverageOperations & Supply ChainShoppersSustainabilityAgencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables Nike Pivots, Embraces Wholesale Once Again Amid faltering demand for shoes and clothing as well as slipping digital sales, Nike Inc. said last week that it will bank a lot more on the thing it has spent the past several years turning away from: other retailers. Executives discussed those plans on Nike’s earnings call, during which it announced that while fiscal […] TotalRetail March 25, 2024March 26, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. ApparelPartnershipsBrick and MortarResults & InvestmentExecutivesCompetitionStrategyStore LocationCOVID19ConsumersAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Marketplace The online gloves are off: BigCommerce CEO Brent Bellm slams “baseless” Shopify total cost of ownership claims Brent Bellm, Chief Executive Officer at BigCommerce, has taken to social media to hit out at e-commerce rival Shopify. Last week, the latter flagged up a study claiming that it has the best total cost of ownership in commerce. “We are better value because where our competitors put their complexity onto the backs of their […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub March 25, 2024March 25, 2024 3 min read ShopifyMarketing: Social MediaBigCommerceTechnology & InnovationTwitterPredictions and ForecastsExecutivesCompetitionData & InsightsSustainabilityDept. NonfoodConsultingEconomyESG and CSRInsight ProvidersFlagship StoresMarketing: In StoreBrick and MortarQ CommerceResults & Investment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Why the latest TikTok ban attempt is different — and what it means for marketers A ban could benefit Meta, weakening competition and options for advertisers, while a potential suitor will need to be well-versed in data management. MarketingDive March 21, 2024March 21, 2024 < 1 min read TikTokMarketing: Social MediaCompetitionMeta (Facebook)Data & Insights 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Instacart earns MRC accreditation as retail media competition heats up The Media Ratings Council has granted accreditation for the company’s impression, click and viewability metrics across several ad formats. MarketingDive March 20, 2024March 26, 2024 < 1 min read Marketing: Retail MediaInstacartCompetitionDeliveryMarketing: UGC 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer 9 Tips for Exhibitors at Trade Shows Are you planning to exhibit at a trade show in 2024? If so, there are a few things you can do to make sure you have a successful experience. After 30+ years attending and/or exhibiting at trade shows in the US, here are our top 9 tips for exhibitors to have a great trade show. […] Retail Bound March 19, 2024March 19, 2024 5 min read ShoppersCompetitionESG and CSRMarketing: Social MediaStrategyTargetPartnershipsMarketing: TradeMetaversePredictions and ForecastsResults & InvestmentSustainabilityPricing & PromotionsTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Why Does Food Outlet Brand Marketing Messaging Matter At the intersection of new customer acquisition, emerging food trends, and consumer migration brand messaging plays an increasingly important role according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. Johnson stated, Brand marketing messaging is crucial for several reasons. It acts as the voice of your brand, shaping how customers […] Grocerant Guru March 19, 2024March 19, 2024 5 min read Dept. GroceryInternationalData & InsightsRestaurantsMarketing: Social MediaShoppersDept. DairyMarketing: BrandDept. BakeryPredictions and ForecastsDept. BeverageAcquisitionCompetitionConsumersMeta (Facebook)Marketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionDept. Adult BevDept. Fresh PreparedDept. FreshTwitterAssociatesHealth & WellnessESG and CSRHoliday & EventsMarketing: BroadcastSustainabilityTargetTrends: Food and Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Harnessing QR codes on social networks In today’s digital age, where social media platforms like TikTok and Facebook reign supreme, businesses are constantly seeking innovative ways to stand out and connect with their target audience. One such method gaining traction is the strategic utilisation of QR codes within these social networks. By integrating TikTok QR code into marketing strategies, businesses can […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub March 18, 2024March 18, 2024 4 min read Marketing: Social MediaTikTokMeta (Facebook)ESG and CSRData & InsightsConsumersPricing & PromotionsMarketing: TradeTechnology & InnovationMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionPredictions and ForecastsCompetitionDept. NonfoodTargetShoppersDept. Natural / OrganicCustomer ExperienceTrends: MarketingMarketing: In StoreStore LocationHealth & Wellness 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Kroger, Albertsons Fire Back At FTC Kroger and Albertsons have argued in separate legal filings that the federal Trade Commission (FTC) is misguided and flat-out wrong in opposing their $24.6 billion merger. Both retailers contend that the FTC, in suggesting that the deal would give the combined companies an unfair competitive advantage, ignores the fact that they would also be competing […] MorningNewsBeat March 18, 2024March 18, 2024 2 min read KrogerGovernmentRegional GroceryAlbertsons / SafewayAssociatesMarketing: In StoreMergersLegal & CriminalCompetitionTargetAmazonDivestituresCostcoBrick and MortarPredictions and ForecastsWalmart 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Utilizing the External Data Boom for Digital Shelf Optimization Publications about marketing often invoke the comparison of a digital shelf with a physical one. After all, a digital shelf displays your products for the customer to browse, just like a shelf in a brick-and-mortar store would. This comparison, however, has its limits. While customers come to browse the physical shelf, your digital shelf goes […] Retail TouchPoints March 16, 2024March 21, 2024 5 min read Data & InsightsMerchandisingShoppersTechnology & InnovationAICompetitionPredictions and ForecastsDept. NonfoodOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: Social MediaBig DataCustomer ExperienceMarketing: In StoreStore LocationESG and CSRTargetMarketing: UGCGoogleAmazonThick Data 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Kroger and Albertsons hit back at the FTC The regulatory agency has mischaracterized competition and labor dynamics in the grocery industry in seeking to block their merger, the grocers said in filings this week. Grocery Dive March 15, 2024March 15, 2024 < 1 min read Regional GroceryKrogerGovernmentAlbertsons / SafewayCompetitionMergersAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Retail’s Great Balancing Act and Why Crowdsourcing is Key Consumers want convenience, personalization and value — it’s what pushed the U.S. retail market to a record $5.13 trillion in 2023. As inflation subsides, what shoppers want and how they spend will keep playing a big role in how the market evolves. Retailers need to keep pace with a more connected, savvy and discerning customer […] Dennis Moon March 14, 2024March 14, 2024 3 min read ShoppersConsumersDeliveryTechnology & InnovationOmnichannelOperations & Supply ChainConsultingData & InsightsMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationEconomyReturnsWhole FoodsCompetitionHoliday & EventsMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionCOVID19ExecutivesInclusivityBrick and MortarMarketing: In StorePricing & PromotionsResults & InvestmentESG and CSRAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery Long-Term Theme: Instacart Deep Dive Alternative data can help investors increase conviction around unit economics, competition, and strategic initiatives for their long term holdings. Our Instacart (CART) research is a perfect example of differentiated granularity into fees, competition and SNAP benefit usage on the platform. Average Discount as % of AOV (pre-discount) Average Fees as % of AOV (pre-discount) Our […] 0 Author Missing March 14, 2024March 14, 2024 2 min read InstacartData & InsightsDeliveryCompetitionWalmartRegional GroceryAlbertsons / SafewayResults & InvestmentPricing & PromotionsMarketing: TradeTechnology & InnovationConsumersAldiDept. GroceryDoorDashExecutivesPredictions and ForecastsFood Delivery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Your Views: Perception Shift I talked this week about how Jon Jenkins of AWS made the point during the NGA technology Summit that retailers should not compare smart carts to more traditional carts in terms of cost; instead, he suggested, they should be thought of a self-checkout systems being used throughout the store, taking pressure off the front end. […] MorningNewsBeat March 13, 2024March 13, 2024 2 min read Brick and MortarRegional GroceryAlbertsons / SafewayGovernmentWaWaAcquisitionResults & InvestmentKrogerInsight ProvidersBig DataTech: CashierlessDeliveryCompetitionTechnology & InnovationPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: BrandIndustry Conferences and EventsAldiData VisualizationCircle KAhold DelhaizeAlimentation Couche-TardAmazonAssociates7-Eleven & Speedway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces How to Ensure Your E-Commerce Site is Compliant With Emerging Privacy Laws Navigating the data privacy landscape these days can be daunting, particularly with the continual emergence of new state and federal regulations. We now have 13 state laws signed, and many others to come online in the next year, not to mention sector-specific laws. These have led to hundreds of lawsuits and enforcement actions. Given that […] Ian Cohen March 13, 2024March 13, 2024 3 min read GovernmentData & InsightsHealth & WellnessConsumersLegal & CriminalStore LocationShoppersCompetitionPredictions and ForecastsVendorsDept. NonfoodExecutivesMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: PrintOperations & Supply ChainTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Walmart Provides Managers With Compassion Lessons The New York Times this morning has a story about Walmart’s Manager Academy, to which it flies store managers from all over the country with the goal of teaching them that “Walmart’s success is possible only if the store managers take care of their workers and the customers and community where they operate.” Context from […] MorningNewsBeat March 12, 2024March 12, 2024 2 min read WalmartAssociatesHoliday & EventsHealth & WellnessCompetitionThick DataTechnology & InnovationPredictions and ForecastsExecutivesDept. NonfoodBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Finance The Body Shop Ceases its US Operations The Body Shop has ceased its U.S. operations and is closing dozens of locations in Canada amid deepening financial struggles for the British beauty and cosmetics chain. The Body Shop’s U.S. arm ceased operations on March 1, according to a company announcement from earlier this month. And the brand’s Canadian subsidiary commenced liquidation of 33 […] Joe Keenan March 12, 2024March 12, 2024 < 1 min read Operations & Supply ChainInternational - UKResults & InvestmentDept. HBCInternational - North AmericaCompetitionStrategyConsumersBrick and MortarBankruptcy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Using In-Depth Retail Media Analytics To Refine DSP Performance DSI “A big trap that a lot of brands fall into is, they may have some growth goals … but they’re overly focused on bottom-of-funnel metrics like ROAS [return on investment]. And that is just going to kill any innovation that you might have.” — Kiri Masters, Head of Retail Marketplace Strategy, Acadia Measuring Amazon Deliver Service […] Digital Shelf Institute March 11, 2024March 11, 2024 9 min read AmazonData & InsightsMarketing: Retail MediaConsumersMerchandisingTechnology & InnovationShoppersStrategyResults & InvestmentMarketing: UGCCompetitionAcquisitionPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Social MediaPodcastsReturnsCustomer ExperienceWalmartHealth & WellnessOperations & Supply ChainPartnerships 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Walmart adds early morning delivery option As operational competition with Target and Amazon heats up, the big-box retailer is expanding on-demand delivery to start at 6 a.m. RetailDive March 9, 2024March 9, 2024 < 1 min read DeliveryWalmartCompetitionTargetAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Biden vows to cut costs of Rx drugs WASHINGTON — President Biden urged Congress to focus on cost-saving ideas for pharmaceuticals in his State of the Union address Thursday night, including capping out-of-pocket prescription drug costs for all Americans and allowing the federal government to negotiate the prices of widely used medications. The two proposals expand on actions taken in the 2022 Inflation […] MMR March 8, 2024March 8, 2024 3 min read GovernmentEconomyDept. GroceryESG and CSRAssociatesCompetitionConsumersHealth & WellnessData & InsightsDept. HBCExecutivesDept. PharmacyPricing & Promotions 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Europe’s New Competition Law Shifts the Landscape for Apple, Google, and Other Tech Giants As of today, a new competition law has come into force, affecting European users of major tech platforms like Apple and Google, among others. RetailWire March 7, 2024March 7, 2024 < 1 min read CompetitionTechnology & InnovationGooglePredictions and ForecastsBigTech 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Kroger Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2023 Results, Announces Guidance for 2024 Comments from Chairman and CEO Rodney McMullen. "Kroger achieved strong 2023 results, in line with our long-term growth model and built upon three consecutive years of historic growth. Kroger March 7, 2024March 8, 2024 9 min read KrogerResults & InvestmentPredictions and ForecastsAssociatesDept. FuelShoppersDept. Fresh PreparedDept. DeliHealth & WellnessSustainabilityEconomyGovernmentConsumersOperations & Supply ChainStrategyDept. PharmacyMarketing: BrandDept. FreshReturnsMergersOwned Brands (Private Label)PartnershipsDept. GroceryDept. DairyDept. BeverageData & InsightsExecutivesMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationWeatherCustomer ExperienceCompetitionPress ReleaseUnileverDivestituresDept. PerimeterAlbertsons / SafewayDept. BakeryTargetRegional GroceryDept. Natural / OrganicDept. HBCBrick and MortarDeliveryTrends: ConsumerTechnology & InnovationMarketing: TradeMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: In StoreESG and CSR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Oura to sell its smart rings on Amazon as Apple, Samsung wearables competition grows Oura, which produces its eponymous smart ring that tracks wearer’s health, will start selling its products on Amazon. CNBC March 7, 2024March 7, 2024 < 1 min read AmazonCompetitionHealth & Wellness 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Oura to sell its smart rings on Amazon as Apple, Samsung wearables competition grows Oura, which produces its eponymous smart ring that tracks wearer’s health, will start selling its products on Amazon. CNBC March 7, 2024March 7, 2024 < 1 min read AmazonCompetitionHealth & Wellness 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights dunnhumby and Placer.ai strike partnership enabling retailers to unlock unique door-to-purchase customer journey insights By combining in-store and out-of-store customer journey insights, the partnership delivers retailers and CPGs with actionable strategies in today’s highly competitive environment. dunnhumby March 6, 2024March 6, 2024 3 min read Technology & InnovationAIPartnershipsData & InsightsShoppersBig DataInsight ProvidersMarketing: Retail MediadunnhumbyStore LocationResults & InvestmentMarketing: In StoreEconomyCompetitionSustainabilityConsultingStrategyBrick and MortarPredictions and ForecastsTescoDept. PharmacyCoca ColaMeijerProcter & GambleRegional Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
Retailer Media Step Into the Future of Retail Media: Key Tenets to Scaling a Creative Workflow Want to build your own retail media empire? Or at least figure out a way to manage your advertisers seamlessly to keep your stress low and your ability to scale high? Retail media is growing fast. To make the most of that momentum, your advertisers have specific, evolving expectations about what working with you will […] Tony Santo March 5, 2024March 5, 2024 3 min read Marketing: Retail MediaTechnology & InnovationShoppersData & InsightsPredictions and ForecastsTrends: RetailCompetitionCustomer ExperienceConsumersLegal & CriminalOperations & Supply ChainTargetSustainabilityDept. NonfoodGoogleMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMeta (Facebook)Pricing & PromotionsResults & Investment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Britvic retailer competition to win £1k towards energy bills Britvic is offering five retailers the chance to win £1,000 each towards their energy bills this year, alongside a bespoke planogram for their store to help power-up their soft drink sales. ACS research shows us that 85% of the retailers surveyed had experienced an increase… This story continues at Britvic retailer competition to win £1k […] Talking Retail March 5, 2024March 5, 2024 < 1 min read CompetitionSustainabilityDept. BeverageTechnology & InnovationPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Regulators Put $8 Cap On Credit Card Late Fees The Washington Post reports that the federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced that “it would sharply limit the fees that credit card companies can charge customers who fall behind on their bills, aiming to cap the penalties at $8 in a move that is expected to draw fierce resistance from financial giants … Under […] MorningNewsBeat March 5, 2024March 5, 2024 2 min read Results & InvestmentGovernmentLegal & CriminalEconomyShoppersConsumersPredictions and ForecastsCompetitionDept. FreshData & Insights 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Retailer Media Data & Insights Walmart’s new combo will aid suppliers Walmart Luminate and Walmart Connect to become Walmart Luminate Insights Activation Written by Supermarket News April 18, 2024April 18, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Media & Marketing Technology & Innovation Amazon introduces shoppable, ad-supported channel to Prime Video, Freevee The channel leverages Amazon’s “shop the show” technology to enable viewers to easily purchase content seen on their TV screen via a mobile device. Written by MarketingDive April 18, 2024April 18, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Operations & Supply Chain Department: Nonfood ESG Operations & Supply Chain Asics creates a circular shoe, returns program The sporting goods company designed a shoe ready to undergo recycling at the end of its use. Written by RetailDive April 18, 2024April 18, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
ESG Data & Insights Operations & Supply Chain Retailers Gain Control of Their Sustainability Goals as the ESG Storm Clouds Start to Gather Over Operations Using event-driven architecture (EDA), retailers must link essential data at speed and scale throughout their ecosystems near and far to come to grips with now essential environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting in three key areas. 1. Dead Heading — Optimizing Transportation/Emissions on Every Journey When it comes to transportation within the retail sector, any […] Written by TotalRetail April 18, 2024April 18, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Channel: Dollar/Value Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Channel: Grocery Department: Food Corporate Strategy Media & Marketing Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Retail Operations Merchandising Stores & Formats Why Amazon’s Just Walk Out initiative failed – and why it’s not the end of checkout free technology It recently emerged that Amazon’s Just Walk Out offering is being dropped from Amazon Fresh stores. However, it’s not checkout-free tech that’s failing, it’s the fact that Amazon’s checkout free solution doesn’t work, especially in grocery retailers, argues Will Glaser, Founder and CEO at Grabango. In the dynamic grocery retail landscape, a transformative wave is […] Written by Retail Technology Innovation Hub April 18, 2024April 18, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked