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
CPG: Food New Cadbury Fingers promo Cadbury Fingers competition offers shoppers the chance to with £20k. Cadbury Dairy Milk Fingers is giving shoppers the chance to win £20,000 through a new on-pack promotion. The Cadbury Dairy Milk Fingers Crossed promotion, which is on participating packs now, offers shoppers the chance to… This story continues at New Cadbury Fingers promo Or just […] Talking Retail March 5, 2024March 5, 2024 < 1 min read MondelezDept. DairyShoppersPricing & PromotionsDept. RefrigeratedDept. FreshDept. BeverageCompetitionPredictions and ForecastsDept. Bakery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces EU Hits Apple With $2 Billion Antitrust Fine In a landmark decision, Apple faced a hefty fine of 1.84 billion euros, marking its first violation of EU competition regulations. The penalty stems from allegations of hindering competition in the music streaming market through App Store restrictions. RetailWire March 5, 2024March 5, 2024 < 1 min read CompetitionLegal & CriminalGovernmentStreamingMarketing: Digital Media 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation 3 Keys to Creating Experiences that Gen Alpha Loves Gen Alpha is poised to reach 2 billion people by 2025, making it the largest generation in history, according to Matt Smith, Trends Manager at GWI. However, the influence and impact of this consumer base already are significant, considering the heightened role they’ve played in household decision-making processes since the start of the pandemic. “Families […] Retail TouchPoints March 5, 2024March 5, 2024 4 min read ConsumersTechnology & InnovationGamingMarketing: Social MediaESG and CSRData & InsightsHealth & WellnessDept. NonfoodPredictions and ForecastsExecutivesCompetitionCOVID19ShoppersMetaverseOmnichannelStrategyRestaurantsDept. Toys & GamesBrick and MortarTrends: TechDept. GroceryDept. HBCAcquisition 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights How To Maintain Dominance on the Amazon Retail Media Network With Advanced Data Analytics DSI “If you have top organic placement, having always-on paid is probably not the best use of dollars. But what happens if you don’t is, you’ll see your organic ranks start to come down … a slow in and out strategy is actually how you can keep your balloon up in the air.” — Aisha Khan, […] Digital Shelf Institute March 4, 2024March 4, 2024 8 min read AITechnology & InnovationData & InsightsAmazonMarketing: Retail MediaConsumersMerchandisingHealth & WellnessDept. Natural / OrganicStrategyPredictions and ForecastsTargetSponsoredMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: In StorePodcastsCompetitionMetaverseConsultingTrends: TechMarketing: UGCDeep Dives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Macy’s Confirms Receipt of Revised Acquisition Proposal Macy’s confirmed on Sunday that it received a revised proposal from two of its major investors, Arkhouse Management Co. and Brigade Capital Management, to acquire each of the remaining shares in Macy’s they don’t already own for $24 per share — up from an earlier offer of $21 per share — for a deal value […] Melissa Campanelli March 4, 2024March 4, 2024 < 1 min read AcquisitionResults & InvestmentData & InsightsCompetitionAssociatesBrick and MortarEconomyPackagingPredictions and ForecastsLegal & CriminalShoppers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation IPG integrates Adobe’s AI-driven GenStudio content creation platform To stay apace with the competition, the agency holding company is investing in AI to automate and scale content creation for brands and marketers. MarketingDive March 4, 2024March 4, 2024 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationAICompetition 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Your Views: SSNIPT Blues Got this email from an MNB reader: I believe the final ruling on the merger will come down to who best defines “grocery store” for the courts. If it’s the broader definition that includes WMT, Costco, Dollar General, Target, delivery & remote options, etc., Kroger will prevail. If the 1980s / FTC definition of […] MorningNewsBeat March 1, 2024March 1, 2024 2 min read MergersGovernmentRegional GroceryBrick and MortarKrogerAlbertsons / SafewayCompetitionLegal & CriminalDollar GeneralRestaurantsPredictions and ForecastsCostcoTargetDept. GroceryDeliveryAssociatesAgencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Key Takeaways from the Wiser Industry Leaders Brand Panel: Challenges and Adaptations Navigating the current retail landscape presents a unique set of challenges that retailers and brand manufacturers must face. One crucial theme addressed during a recent Customer Panel hosted by Wiser Solutions concerned the deficit of labor resources within the retail sector. Panelists highlighted the frustration with labor scarcity in an environment where consumer demands and […] Wiser Retail Strategies February 29, 2024February 29, 2024 6 min read Data & InsightsDept. NonfoodConsumersAssociatesShoppersOperations & Supply ChainEconomyPredictions and ForecastsOwned Brands (Private Label)StrategyPartnershipsCompetitionMerchandisingPackagingTrends: RetailMarketing: In StoreSustainabilityTechnology & InnovationDept. ApparelAcquisitionLegal & CriminalTargetResults & InvestmentPricing & PromotionsDept. GroceryMarketing: TradeMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionHealth & WellnessGovernment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Tailored to Perfection: Creating a Hyper-Local Shopping Experience with AI It’s easy to understand, emotionally, why consumers would want to shop from a store that tailors its product assortments to the neighborhood they live in. For large chain retailers, it’s a way of letting the community know that consumers are seen and that the store wants to be part of the community. Ultimately, it sounds […] Retail TouchPoints February 29, 2024February 29, 2024 3 min read AITechnology & InnovationMerchandisingData & InsightsConsumersKrogerShoppersPartnershipsBrick and MortarPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationStore Location84.51Insight ProvidersIndustry Conferences and EventsExecutivesMarketing: Retail MediaCompetitionStrategyWalmartMarketing: Social MediaConsultingBig DataDept. NonfoodAssociatesMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionOperations & Supply Chain 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Analysts weigh in on FTC’s suit to challenge Kroger-Albertsons deal The agency’s detailed statement opposing the proposed merger has industry experts mulling over the C&S divestiture plan and its possible impacts on industry competition. Grocery Dive February 28, 2024February 28, 2024 < 1 min read Regional GroceryKrogerGovernmentAlbertsons / SafewayCompetitionMergersDivestitures 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Your Views: Minority Opinion? We’ve posted a lot of commentary and emails against the Kroger-Albertsons deal, so it is important to point out that not everybody feels that way, as one MNB reader wrote: Throughout the saga of the Kroger-Albertsons deal I’ve definitely felt I carry the minority opinion. I work for a large CPG and engage with Kroger’s […] MorningNewsBeat February 28, 2024February 28, 2024 3 min read Dept. DairyKellogg'sDept. BeverageMarketing: Social MediaEconomyKrogerESG and CSRExecutivesAlbertsons / SafewayDept. GroceryRegional GroceryConsumersCompetitionDept. NonfoodBrick and MortarPredictions and ForecastsShoppersDept. FreshSustainability 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Club Costco To Open New Furniture-and-Appliances-Only Store The Street reports that Costco “plans to open a store solely dedicated to furniture and appliances.” The story notes that “most of Costco’s 850 global locations are its classic warehouse model that sells food, household goods, and lots of other things. The chain has opened a handful of ‘Business Centers,’ in recent years, locations that […] MorningNewsBeat February 28, 2024February 28, 2024 < 1 min read CostcoDept. NonfoodStore LocationDept. AppliancesOperations & Supply ChainPredictions and ForecastsCompetitionDept. Toys & GamesDept. GroceryBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Well, SaaS tech stacks shrank from 2023 to 2024… but only by 8%. You were expecting more? First, a quick ask: please take this 5-minute survey on martech composability. We’ll share the full results back with everyone. I bet it will be very interesting. Thank you! Okay, back to today’s post… I prefer empircal data over gut-feel prognostications. For 12 years, I’ve been told that SaaS in general — and martech in […] chiefmartec February 27, 2024February 27, 2024 5 min read Technology & InnovationPredictions and ForecastsAIData & InsightsThick DataAssociatesShoppersData VisualizationCompetitionChatGPTMarketing: TradeMarketing: Social MediaPricing & PromotionsSustainabilityInclusivity 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Retail vs. Amazon for New Product Launches – Which route first? When it comes to launching new products, product manufacturers have two main options: retail stores or online platforms like Amazon. Both options have their pros and cons, so it’s important to weigh them carefully when deciding which route to take. Retail Stores Retail stores offer a physical space for customers to shop in-person. This can […] Retail Bound February 27, 2024February 27, 2024 3 min read AmazonBrick and MortarCompetitionTargetPricing & PromotionsOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: In StoreConsumersMerchandisingTechnology & InnovationPredictions and ForecastsStore LocationStrategy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery FTC sues to block Kroger, Albertsons merger, arguing deal would raise grocery prices and hurt workers The FTC, which was joined by a group of attorneys general, argued the $24.6 billion Kroger-Albertsons deal would hurt competition in the grocery industry. CNBC February 26, 2024March 4, 2024 < 1 min read Regional GroceryKrogerGovernmentAlbertsons / SafewayMergersAssociatesCompetition 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery FTC sues to block Kroger-Albertsons merger WASHINGTON — The Federal Trade Commission has filed a lawsuit to block Kroger’s proposed $25 billion merger with Albertsons Cos., contending that consumers will see higher prices and workers will see lower wages if the deal goes through. “This supermarket mega merger comes as American consumers have seen the cost of groceries rise steadily over […] MMR February 26, 2024February 26, 2024 2 min read MergersKrogerConsumersAlbertsons / SafewayRegional GroceryGovernmentAssociatesAcquisitionBrick and MortarDept. GroceryOperations & Supply ChainCompetitionDivestituresLegal & CriminalDept. FreshEconomyCostcoHealth & WellnessDept. PerimeterC&S Wholesale GrocersOwned Brands (Private Label)AmazonResults & InvestmentWalmart 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces NGA ‘appreciates FTC’s commitment to preserving competition’ WASHINGTON — The National Grocers Association (NGA), which represents independent food retailers and wholesales, issued a statement supporting the Federal Trade Commission’s decision to challenge the merger of Kroger Co. and Albertsons’ Cos. “Every day, America’s local independent supermarkets face economic challenges due to the influence of massive power buyer chains who use their leverage […] MMR February 26, 2024February 26, 2024 2 min read GovernmentIndustry Conferences and EventsCompetitionEconomyDept. GroceryBrick and MortarCOVID19ConsumersShoppersDept. NonfoodKrogerLegal & CriminalMergersOperations & Supply ChainRegional GroceryExecutivesAlbertsons / Safeway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Your Views: No Real Future MNB reader Rich Heiland had a thought about out continuing conversation about CVS’s shortcomings: I consider drug stores a commodity. None of them do anything to distinguish themselves from one another in any significant way. I live in a downtown area. There is a Rite-Aid a block or so away. I go there. If there […] MorningNewsBeat February 26, 2024February 26, 2024 5 min read Brick and MortarWalmartPredictions and ForecastsConsumersAssociatesMergersAlbertsons / SafewayShoppersDept. PerimeterDept. FreshKrogerGovernmentCompetitionRegional GroceryGhost KitchenEconomyAmazonCVSSoutheastern GrocersAcquisitionWhole FoodsExecutivesPackagingDept. GroceryHealth & WellnessMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMerchandisingStreamingRite AidTargetWakefernAgenciesAhold DelhaizeDept. Natural / OrganicOperations & Supply Chain 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer How SMBs Can Cater to Every Generation of Shoppers For small businesses, resonating with as many potential customers as possible is a unique but critical task. With limited resources and more targeted product offerings, SMBs need the right plan and tools in place to effectively reach different demographics and drive sales year-round. Shopping journeys and preferences look different across generations, and retailers looking to […] Kim Little February 26, 2024February 26, 2024 3 min read ConsumersTechnology & InnovationAIShoppersData & InsightsDept. NonfoodESG and CSRMarketing: In StoreCompetitionTargetStrategyChatGPTUnileverDept. FreshDept. PerimeterExecutivesMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationMarketing: Social MediaPredictions and ForecastsDept. Apparel 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Joybird lays claim to furniture industry milestone with launch of 3D Cloud Room Scanner technology Joybird, a unit of La-Z-Boy and furniture manufacturer and retailer, has announced the full integration of 3D Cloud by Marxent’s 3D Cloud Room Scanner technology into its online 3D Space Planner tool. Joybird is the first furniture retailer to offer this integrated 3D floor plan creation experience to customers. The 3D Cloud Room Scanner technology […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub February 25, 2024February 25, 2024 2 min read Technology & InnovationMarketing: Social MediaTwitterExecutivesConsumersCompetitionShoppersPricing & PromotionsPredictions and ForecastsDept. Nonfood 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Operations & Supply Chain Demand Planning is Key for E-Commerce Success Demand planning uses available data and analytics into past market behavior in and around a business to predict the future. Without these insights, business owners could make inventory misreads, marketing mistakes, shipping blunders, and hiring miscues, all eating into profit margins. By assessing your current business performance and past order histories, you can anticipate the […] Eric Youngstrom February 22, 2024February 22, 2024 4 min read Operations & Supply ChainStrategyPredictions and ForecastsData & InsightsShoppersDeliveryTechnology & InnovationReturnsAIAssociatesCompetitionCustomer ExperienceUnileverExecutivesHoliday & EventsMarketing: In StoreSustainabilityDept. Nonfood 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Retail Has Been Slow to Embrace AI. Here’s Why. Artificial intelligence (AI) may be the next big thing, yet most retailers wait on the sidelines, watching what other businesses reap from this new digital technology. It’s not that they don’t want to pursue this new technology. Working in low-margin businesses, retailers understand the value of a technology that can promote significant organizational change and […] Janet Cordova February 22, 2024February 22, 2024 3 min read Technology & InnovationAIData & InsightsCompetitionResults & InvestmentBrick and MortarConsultingMarketing: In StoreMarketing: Social MediaOperations & Supply Chain 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Restaurants Should Restaurants Ready to Grow Launch Crowdfunding Campaigns Crowdfunding is a way of raising money from a large number of people who each contribute a small amount, usually through an online platform. Crowdfunding can be used for various purposes, such as launching a new product, supporting a social cause, or expanding a business. We asked our Grocerant Guru®, Steven Johnson of Tacoma, […] Grocerant Guru February 21, 2024February 21, 2024 4 min read RestaurantsData & InsightsMarketing: Social MediaShoppersDept. GroceryGovernmentResults & InvestmentCompetitionLegal & CriminalDept. FreshESG and CSRTwitterTechnology & InnovationMeta (Facebook)Operations & Supply ChainStore LocationConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Open Banking: The Pros and Cons for Retailers Financial information about customers has typically been stored by banks in their own closed systems. With open banking, however, banks and third-party service providers can exchange financial data through application programming interfaces (APIs). Open banking gives consumers the power to control what information can and cannot be shared with apps and third parties. Despite having […] Jed Danbury February 20, 2024February 20, 2024 2 min read ConsumersData & InsightsResults & InvestmentShoppersCompetitionVendorsTechnology & InnovationMarketing: TradeMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationInclusivity 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces How to Price Your Product for a Successful Retail Launch Launching a new product in retail can be an exciting but nerve-wracking experience. You have put in countless hours of hard work and dedication to create something unique and valuable, and now it’s time to introduce it to the market. One crucial aspect that can make or break your product launch is pricing. Setting the […] Retail Bound February 20, 2024February 20, 2024 3 min read CompetitionStrategyTargetConsumersShoppersTechnology & InnovationMarketing: In StoreMarketing: TradePricing & PromotionsTrends: RetailData & InsightsOperations & Supply ChainPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Xpeng’s Ambitious Expansion Amidst Electric Vehicle Competition Xpeng, a electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, is gearing up for a significant expansion. The company’s CEO, He Xiaopeng, revealed plans to hire 4,000 new employees and invest heavily in artificial intelligence (AI) technology. In a letter addressed to the company’s staff, Xiaopeng highlighted the fierce competition in the EV industry, likening it to a potential […] RetailWire February 20, 2024February 20, 2024 < 1 min read CompetitionTechnology & InnovationAIAssociatesExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces FMI Launches 2024 U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends Series: How Consumers Are Finding Value at the Grocery Store ARLINGTON, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– #foodindustry–Shoppers enjoy food shopping as much as ever, according to the latest annual survey by FMI – The Food Industry Association. Written by BusinessWire - Supermarket May 14, 2024May 14, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Technology & Innovation Retailers: Is AI the answer to all your problems? Not so fast…proceed with caution! Written by Supermarket News May 10, 2024May 10, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Department: Consumer Durables Department: Nonfood Corporate Strategy ESG Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Merchandising Could AI Be Your Next Stylist? Consumers Are Ready Keeping up with nanosecond social media trends is a never-ending challenge for retail brands and shoppers. In addition to responding to these fast-paced microtrends, merchandisers face increased pressure to incorporate cutting-edge personalization techniques that drive authentic shopping experiences and cultivate brand loyalty. So, what’s the answer to remaining innovative and on-trend in 2024? According to […] Written by TotalRetail May 10, 2024May 10, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Channel: Grocery Media & Marketing Kroger considers Disney+ perk for grocery delivery members US retail giant Kroger is reportedly in talks with the Walt Disney Company to offer the Disney+ streaming service as a benefit to paying members of its Kroger Boost grocery delivery programme. The post Kroger considers Disney+ perk for grocery delivery members appeared first on Retail Insight Network. Written by Retail Insights Network May 8, 2024May 8, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Channel: Dollar/Value Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Channel: Mass Data & Insights Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Associates & Employees Stores & Formats Sam’s Club Expands Store Rollout of AI-Powered Exit Tech Walmart-owned Sam’s Club says it’s turning to artificial intelligence to speed up its own exit technology. Instead of requiring store staff to check members’ purchases against their receipts when leaving the store, Sam’s Club customers who pay either at a register or through the Scan & Go mobile app can now walk out of the […] Written by 0 Author Missing May 8, 2024May 8, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked