Corporate Strategy SpartanNash promotes Ileana McAlary to executive vice president, chief legal officer and corporate secretary McAlary currently leads the food solutions company’s legal, government affairs, compliance and aviation team Supermarket News March 21, 2023March 21, 2023 < 1 min read ExecutivesLegal & CriminalSpartanNashGovernmentDept. Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces FTC Plans “Blitz” Of Amazon-Related Litigation Politico reports that the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) “is planning to take action soon on at least three of its half-dozen investigations of Amazon — moves that could lead to a blitz of litigation to rein in the iconic tech-industry giant. “The FTC has been investigating the internet titan on multiple fronts dating at […] MorningNewsBeat March 21, 2023March 21, 2023 3 min read AmazonGovernmentLegal & CriminalTechnology & InnovationData & InsightsTech: RoboticsMergersStrategyMarketing: VoiceOwned Brands (Private Label)Predictions and ForecastsConsumersGoogleEconomyDept. FuelBigTechAssociatesOperations & Supply Chain 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Marketing mix : Define your marketing strategy around the 4Ps Created in 1960 by Jerome McCarthy, the marketing mix gives concrete form to the marketing actions that can play a major role in satisfying the target audience in a given market. Indeed, your marketing and sales strategy must be based on clear objectives and positioning to enable you to envisage concrete actions to become a […] Ecommerce Nation March 21, 2023March 21, 2023 7 min read StrategyTargetConsumersCompetitionShoppersMerchandisingAssociatesOperations & Supply ChainSustainabilityMarketing: UGCPackagingPricing & PromotionsDeliveryESG and CSRPartnershipsEconomyGovernmentMarketing: BrandResults & InvestmentLegal & CriminalTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Third-party data remains key even as cookieless world approaches A new report reveals widespread concern around disruptions to data strategies from unexpected privacy, technological or legal challenges. MarketingDive March 21, 2023March 21, 2023 < 1 min read Data & InsightsLegal & Criminal 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Four innovative business startup ideas for 2023 The business world is constantly evolving, and new ideas are constantly appearing. In 2023, it can be difficult to stand out from the crowd, but with a bit of creativity and vision, anyone can come up with an innovative business startup idea that will have the potential for success. However, you must remember that a […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub March 21, 2023March 21, 2023 2 min read Technology & InnovationMetaverseDeliveryTech: AR and VRSustainabilityQ CommerceOperations & Supply ChainConsumersFood DeliveryDept. Toys & GamesDept. NonfoodDept. GroceryPredictions and ForecastsResults & InvestmentStart UpsStore LocationStrategyLegal & Criminal 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value Dollar General Plans Major Stores Investment The Wall Street Journal reports that Dollar General “plans to pour an additional $100 million into its stores, primarily in staffing levels, as it looks to attract more bargain-hunting shoppers from rivals. “Chief Executive Jeff Owen said Thursday the investment in additional labor hours looks to build on its continued sales growth and capture market […] MorningNewsBeat March 20, 2023March 20, 2023 < 1 min read Dollar GeneralBrick and MortarResults & InvestmentEconomyShoppersMerchandisingMarketing: In StoreLegal & CriminalExecutivesAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Worth Reading: “A Sandwich Shop, a Tent City and an American Crisis” The New York Times has a really good piece of journalism that looks at how homelessness, and the crime that often accompanies it, is overwhelming much of urban America, focusing on a small, family-owned sandwich shop in downtown Phoenix. The Times recounts how Joe Faillace, the owner of Old Station Subs, “looked out the window […] MorningNewsBeat March 20, 2023March 20, 2023 2 min read Dept. Fresh PreparedLegal & CriminalHealth & WellnessGovernmentUnileverSustainabilityShoppersRestaurantsESG and CSRCOVID19Associates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Retail industry’s theft analyses called into question Retailers and law enforcement agree that organized retail theft is a significant problem. How big a problem remains in question as there are currently no independent means to verify industry reports. Home Depot says theft increased in the double digits over the past year. Walgreens said it might have “cried too much” when talking about […] RetailWire March 20, 2023March 20, 2023 < 1 min read Legal & CriminalWalgreensHome Depot 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Lawsuit Claims Amazon Failed to Alert NYC Store Customers About Biometric Tracking Amazon is facing a class action lawsuit alleging that the retailer failed to alert Amazon Go customers in New York City that they were being monitored by biometric tracking technology, including facial recognition. The suit states Amazon is in violation of a 2021 law that requires businesses in the city to post signs informing customer […] Retail TouchPoints March 20, 2023March 20, 2023 2 min read AmazonShoppersLegal & CriminalBrick and MortarTechnology & InnovationStore LocationRestaurantsData & InsightsPartnershipsOperations & Supply Chain 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Zara’s owner to introduce new anti-theft technology Clothing retail giant Zara’s owner Inditex will introduce a new security technology and will phase out hard anti-theft tags in stores this year. The tags will be replaced with chips… The post Zara’s owner to introduce new anti-theft technology appeared first on Latest Retail Technology News From Across The Globe – Charged. ChargedRetail March 16, 2023March 16, 2023 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationLegal & CriminalInternational - UKDept. ApparelBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Your Views: Seems Like Old Times Yesterday I featured an email from an MNB reader that read: I was in the Kansas City airport, the 2nd day of the “new” airport. Down in baggage claim of all places is an Amazon Go store. Now I don’t know what title the people assisting shoppers are called (mentors, geniuses, etc.) but they had […] MorningNewsBeat March 16, 2023March 16, 2023 9 min read Technology & InnovationAmazonConsumersShoppersAssociatesRestaurantsLegal & CriminalDept. BeverageWalmartDept. FuelGovernmentDept. Adult BevDept. DairyKraftHeinzDept. PetKrogerMergersPredictions and ForecastsBrick and MortarAlbertsons / Safeway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation From Product Descriptions to SEO: How Retailers are Putting Generative AI to Use [Editor’s note: This is the third article in our series on AI in retail. Be sure to check out our other stories on consumer attitudes toward AI and store design applications.] Since OpenAI debuted ChatGPT a little over three months ago, “generative AI” has become a hot topic and no industry has been left untouched […] Retail TouchPoints March 16, 2023March 16, 2023 8 min read Technology & InnovationAIShoppersDept. ApparelChatGPTMarketing: SocialHoliday & EventsAmazonConsumersGoogleDept. FreshESG and CSRConsultingMeta (Facebook)ShopifyExecutivesResults & InvestmentCustomer ExperiencePredictions and ForecastsData & InsightsCompetitionTikTokCoca ColaTech: AR and VRAssociatesMarketing: In StoreMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationMarketing: Digital MediaLegal & CriminalPartnershipsDept. PerimeterDept. NonfoodMerchandising 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Coalition Lines Up To Oppose Kroger-Albertsons Deal Common Dreams reports that “a progressive coalition of more than 100 unions and consumer advocacy groups from across the United States has come together to build the ‘Stop the Merger’ campaign, a national and state-level effort to prevent Kroger from acquiring Albertsons and establishing the country’s most powerful grocery cartel. “On Tuesday, the coalition announced […] MorningNewsBeat March 15, 2023March 15, 2023 < 1 min read KrogerAlbertsons / SafewayMergersGovernmentConsumersLegal & CriminalDept. NonfoodDept. GroceryAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Lawsuit Looks To Clip Boneless Chicken Wings The New York Times reports that a class action lawsuit has been brought by a Chicago-area man against Buffalo Wild Wings, charging that “the restaurant chain is falsely advertising its boneless wing products, which he says are more like chicken nuggets.” The Times writes that “on its website, Buffalo Wild Wings describes its boneless wings […] MorningNewsBeat March 15, 2023March 15, 2023 1 min read Legal & CriminalRestaurantsDept. Fresh 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Drug Justice Department sues Rite Aid for violating the Controlled Substances Act The Justice Department on Monday filed a lawsuit against Rite Aid for allegedly violating the Controlled Substances Act, alleging that the company “knowingly filled unlawful prescriptions for controlled substances.” In a statement, Attorney General Merrick Garland said the Department of Justice is “using every tool at our disposal” to hold Rite Aid accountable for contributing […] RetailWire March 15, 2023March 15, 2023 2 min read Rite AidLegal & CriminalBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
Trends & External Forces Office Hours: Can AI Help End Fake News? Advice to a Future Mother, & Being Rich and Anonymous Scott discusses his thoughts on whether AI has the potential to be a real-time fact-checker. He then offers his advice on finding a solution to systemic issues hindering working mothers. He wraps us with an honest conversation about fame and happiness. Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices The Prof G Show March 15, 2023March 15, 2023 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationAIPredictions and ForecastsLegal & CriminalDept. NonfoodPricing & Promotions 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Your Views: Oiled Up Yesterday we pointed out a Wall Street Journal piece about how, as people return to physical stores, retail theft is rising, cutting into companies’ profits. There are, the story notes, two kinds of theft – shoplifting and organized retail theft, which is a much bigger problem. I commented: The Journal story says that there are […] MorningNewsBeat March 14, 2023March 14, 2023 5 min read Legal & CriminalDept. FuelGovernmentDept. BeverageAssociatesBrick and MortarRestaurantsWalgreensConsumersAcquisitionAlbertsons / SafewayDept. NonfoodESG and CSRKrogerOperations & Supply ChainShoppersEconomy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Retail shrinkage: Are locks the best way to stop shoplifting? To curtail retail shrinkage, stores are placing products in locked cabinets, but alternative security measures that don’t hurt CX exist. 0 Author Missing March 14, 2023March 14, 2023 < 1 min read Legal & CriminalCustomer ExperienceBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Nonfood 6 Critical Lessons for IT Teams to Improve Internet Resilience The internet is becoming ever more complex and challenging. An outage can happen to anyone at any time. For e-commerce companies, it means a standstill of business. Recent estimates put revenue loss of outages to Amazon.com at $220,318 per minute. You can’t fully prevent them, but your IT team can take measures to proactively reduce […] Dritan Suljoti March 13, 2023March 13, 2023 3 min read ShoppersTechnology & InnovationCustomer ExperienceStore LocationLegal & CriminalDept. NonfoodAssociatesAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights What to Do If a Package Arrives Damaged—or Not at All How many times have you sent out a customer’s package and stayed eager to know their feedback, only to learn from them that it was damaged or didn’t make it to them at all? Truly a haunting experience, given that all your efforts to convert the customer have now taken heavy ‘damage’, thanks to no […] Latest Shipment March 13, 2023March 13, 2023 7 min read Data & InsightsShoppersDeliveryOperations & Supply ChainReturnsCustomer ExperienceESG and CSRWeatherAcquisitionDept. Natural / OrganicLegal & CriminalMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationMarketing: SocialPartnershipsTechnology & InnovationDept. Apparel 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Focus and Flow Bryan Wiener is one of the early digital pioneers who has created over half a billion dollars of shareholder value across the many companies he has either co-founded or helped grow and sell. He is best known for his leadership of 360i which he sold to Dentsu and his turnaround of Profitero which he sold […] Rishad Tobaccowala March 12, 2023March 12, 2023 4 min read AmazonTechnology & InnovationData & InsightsLegal & CriminalMarketing: BroadcastDeliveryMarketing: SocialMarketing: Retail MediaAgenciesCryptoAcquisitionPredictions and ForecastsResults & InvestmentStreamingGoogleBrick and MortarGeneral BusinessConsumersWalmart ConnectMergersMeta (Facebook)PodcastsRoundelShoppersTikTokWalmartExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Lawsuits allege Kroger payroll transition glitch led to missed, incorrect paychecks Changes to payroll and timekeeping systems have exposed companies to legal risks in recent months. Grocery Dive March 10, 2023March 10, 2023 < 1 min read KrogerLegal & Criminal 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Drug California cancels $54M contract with Walgreens NEW YORK — The state of California will not renew a $54 million contract with Walgreens because of the chain’s decision to not dispense abortion pills in some states where abortion remains legal, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D) office announced this week. Walgreens said that it would not be dispensing mifepristone — used in medication abortions — in some […] MMR March 10, 2023March 10, 2023 2 min read WalgreensDept. NonfoodLegal & CriminalDept. PharmacyEconomyHealth & WellnessDept. HBC 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Boehner To Become Speaker Of The Merger Kroger said yesterday that it has hired John Boehner – the former Congressman from Ohio who served as Speaker of the House of Representatives from 2011 to 2015 – to help its lobbying effort aimed at federal approval of its proposed $24.6 billion acquisition of Albertsons. The Hill reports that “Boehner, who works for law […] MorningNewsBeat March 10, 2023March 10, 2023 < 1 min read MergersKrogerGovernmentAlbertsons / SafewayAcquisitionLegal & CriminalExecutivesAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Amazon faces possible class action lawsuit from suppliers A new coalition of lawyers are planning a possible class action lawsuit against US retail giant Amazon which could include evidence of alleged breaches of competition laws and The Groceries… The post Amazon faces possible class action lawsuit from suppliers appeared first on Latest Retail Technology News From Across The Globe – Charged. ChargedRetail March 10, 2023March 10, 2023 < 1 min read GovernmentLegal & CriminalAmazonInternational - UKTechnology & InnovationCompetitionStrategy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer How To Streamline Your Payment Processes Running a business involves juggling an array of tasks. For many, payment management can be challenging to tackle. However, starting on the right track regarding the payment aspect is crucial to ensure a seamless flow of operations. In the past years, payment processing can be considered complex since various elements such as customer data, invoices, […] Retail Minded March 9, 2023March 9, 2023 4 min read Legal & CriminalConsumersShoppersData & InsightsOperations & Supply ChainResults & InvestmentMarketing: UGCTechnology & InnovationMarketing: In StoreDept. NonfoodDeliveryVendors 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Associates & Employees Programmable Money: How Virtual Cards Are Improving T&E Management It’s hard to imagine companies funding employee travel and expenses (T&E) without plastic credit cards. They offer the ultimate flexibility for employees to get whatever they need when they’re away on company business. However, these cards aren’t always the best — or most lucrative — option. The biggest challenge with physical cards is that companies […] Keith Axelsen March 9, 2023March 9, 2023 3 min read AssociatesData & InsightsLegal & CriminalWalmartTechnology & InnovationTargetRestaurantsDept. NonfoodBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Shein and Temu battle in court and the marketplace Shein and Temu are going head-to-head competing for U.S. consumers looking to buy inexpensive goods online. Shein has filed a lawsuit against Temu, accusing it of hiring social media influencers to make “false and deceptive statements” about it. RetailWire March 9, 2023March 9, 2023 < 1 min read ConsumersMarketing: SocialLegal & CriminalESG and CSRAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Organic 2.0 New regulations close loopholes to prevent fraud and preserve the integrity of the organic seal. Food Business News March 8, 2023March 8, 2023 < 1 min read Health & WellnessDept. Natural / OrganicLegal & Criminal 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats Walmart closing remaining stores in Portland Theft and vandalism in Portland, OR, are among the factors that Walmart said made it impossible to continue operating its two remaining stores in the city. RetailWire March 8, 2023March 8, 2023 < 1 min read WalmartBrick and MortarLegal & Criminal 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass International Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Tesco infuriates shoppers as it slashes Clubcard points value Supermarket giant Tesco came under fire following the announcement that it will be reducing the value of Clubcard reward vouchers from June 2023. The reduction will come into force after… The post Tesco infuriates shoppers as it slashes Clubcard points value appeared first on Latest Retail Technology News From Across The Globe – Charged. Written by ChargedRetail March 21, 2023March 21, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Corporate Strategy Corporate Finance Partnerships & Alt Profit Media & Marketing Agencies & Vendors Data & Insights International Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation aisle 3 exits the CSS business and uses proceeds to support growth in sneaker category AI powered shopping platform aisle 3 has completed the sale of its Google Comparison Shopping Site (CSS) service to Product Hero. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, other than it being all cash. The sale consolidates market share for CSS service provider Product Hero, which works with the likes of Rituals and Ikea. […] Written by Retail Technology Innovation Hub March 17, 2023March 17, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation The Daily QuickWit (3/17): The Top Retail News The top retail news and most read stories in commerce. Written by RetailWit March 17, 2023March 21, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit Partnerships & Alt Profit Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Kroger lands deal for self-driving truck deliveries Get ready because the empty truck cabs in motion are coming. Gatik, which is involved in autonomous middle-mile logistics, has announced a multi-year commercial collaboration to transport customer orders within Kroger’s Dallas distribution network. The operations will launch in a few weeks. Under the collaboration, Gatik’s medium-duty autonomous box trucks will transport fresh, customer-favorite products from […] Written by Supermarket News March 17, 2023March 17, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Channel: Grocery Department & Category Department: Beverage Department: Food Corporate Strategy Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Merchandising Owned Brands (Private Label) Albertsons Redesigns and Expands Open Nature Own Label Line Albertsons yesterday unveiled what it said was “the redesign of its Open Nature brand as the company strives to become the brand of choice for those health-conscious shoppers seeking a more balanced lifestyle. Open Nature, which is part of Albertsons Cos. Own Brands portfolio, provides shoppers with tasty foods made with thoughtfully chosen ingredients that […] Written by MorningNewsBeat March 17, 2023March 17, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked