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Articles on the impact weather has on retail.

  1. Technology & Innovation
Hightouch, a composable CDP and AI decisioning platform, has raised an $80 million Series C investment round at a valuation of $1.2 billion. This was led by Sapphire Ventures, with participation from NVC, Amplify Ventures, ICONIQ Growth, and Bain Capital Ventures. Sapphire Ventures Partner Rajeev Dham will join the Hightouch board. The investment will help […]
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Food prices are expected to remain volatile through 2025, says Inverto, the procurement and supply chain management subsidiary of Boston Consulting Group. Inverto says that the long-term trend towards more extreme weather events will continue to hit regional crop yields causing sudden price spikes. A… This story continues at Food prices expected to remain volatile, […]
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UK total retail sales increased by 2.6% year on year in January, against a growth of 1.2% in January 2024, according to the BRC-KMPG Retail Sales Monitor. This was above the 3-month average growth of 1.1% and above the 12-month average growth of 0.8%. Food… This story continues at Retail sales weather stormy January Or […]
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Tech innovations have made our lives easier in every way over recent years. From smart home technology to the tech tools we need to do our jobs better, there’s no end to the possibilities the latest developments provide. More recently, tech has also started to make its way into the natural world, and many of […]
  1. Media & Marketing
Extreme weather events, such as the devastating fires in Los Angeles in January 2025, are becoming an increasingly frequent part of daily life, as explored in Nielsen’s recent climate change report. These events not only disrupt communities, but also highlight the critical role of trusted local media. Los Angeles’ local television stations, their digital platforms, […]
  1. Data & Insights
In today’s cut-throat retail landscape, promotions, which account for 10 percent to 45 percent of total revenue, are a double-edged sword. On the one hand, they can potentially boost sales and significantly improve brand visibility. On the other hand, poorly executed promotions can lead to decreased margins, customer frustration, and even brand dilution. Traditional retail […]
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Retail crime isn’t just about stolen goods — it’s a serious threat that can disrupt daily operations, impact employees and alienate customers. For independent store owners, these challenges ripple through the business, creating hurdles that go far beyond the financial losses of theft and making it harder to stay competitive in an already tough market.  […]
  1. Channel: Restaurants
  In the evolving foodservice landscape, fine dining and special occasion restaurants have remained resilient bastions of culinary tradition, offering luxury and lasting memories enjoyed by many including Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. As full-service “sit-down” restaurants have struggled to regain their footing post-pandemic, these high-end and celebratory eateries have […]
  1. Stores & Formats
Sainsbury’s is among those retailers closing their stores in Scotland and Northern Ireland today because of the bad weather. The group confirmed that its convenience stores were included among the temporary closures. Sainsbury’s said: “To ensure the safety of customers and colleagues following severe weather… This story continues at Storm Éowyn: Sainsbury’s shuts convenience stores […]
  1. Agencies & Vendors
The bandage category is not an easy one to break into. Scan the first aid aisle of any store and you’ll see a wall of products that are primarily from a couple of national brands or else are the retailer’s private label products. Beginning in March, however, you’ll find colorful and playfully-designed boxes of bandages […]
  1. Partnerships & Alt Profit
  From a historical grocerant perspective, branded partnerships have long been a cornerstone for driving consumer interest and boosting sales in the foodservice industry. By combining iconic flavors, recognizable brands, and promotional synergies, successful partnerships have created memorable dining experiences that resonate with customers and spur repeat visits according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at […]
  1. Trends & External Forces
Three Nisa retailers have joined forces to bring relief to their local communities in the aftermath of severe flooding over the New Year period. Each retailer has donated £1,000 through Making a Difference Locally’s (MADL) ‘A Moment in Time’ initiative, ensuring a total of £3,000… This story continues at Three Nisa retailers donate £1,000 each […]
  1. Channel: Mass
The customer-facing mobile app for Dick’s Sporting Goods has traveled a long way since its debut in 2021. Initially focused on providing an easy way for athletes (Dick’s name for its customers) to learn more about products via an in-store barcode scanning feature, the app has continued to incorporate new features that remove friction from […]
  1. Channel: Restaurants
  After the holiday hustle fades and credit card bills arrive, January has historically been a brutal month for restaurants. In the past seven years, restaurant operators across fast food, casual dining, and full-service sectors have felt the squeeze as consumers cut back on spending post-holiday splurges. Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based […]
  1. Trends & External Forces
Despite stormy weather conditions hitting the UK last weekend, the nation’s support for small businesses remains strong, according to new research. The study by American Express to mark this year’s Small Business Saturday (7 December) shows that even faced with the force of Storm Darragh, over 10… This story continues at Brits defy weather to support independent […]
  1. Stores & Formats
Access chart in Dash. The Earnest Analytics Spend Index powered by Vela Gamma transaction data fell 0.3 YoY in November, with a deceleration in credit card spending more than offsetting an acceleration in debit card after steep acceleration in October.  Results from major merchant category codes (MCC) in descending order of total sales: Grocery Stores, […]
  1. Technology & Innovation
​[[“value”:” Every year, Emily dives headfirst into holiday shopping because that’s her love language. She loves buying presents for her loved ones during the holidays. She’s thrilled by the discounts and overwhelmed by the flood of packages that arrive over the following days. Yet, an issue arises without fail—missing items, delayed shipments, or incorrect charges. […]
  1. Channel: Restaurants
  The restaurant industry has long been a barometer for economic trends, with its performance reflecting shifts in consumer behavior, cost structures, and labor availability, according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®.   Today, the question looms larger than ever: Can restaurants pay the rent? The answer hinges on a […]
  1. Channel: Ecommerce & Digital
​[[{“value”:” Dive Brief: Since mid-2022, Amazon has allegedly violated a Washington, D.C., consumer protection law by withholding benefits from Prime members in two zip codes, according to a civil lawsuit, citing “undisclosed internal policies,” that was filed Wednesday by the district’s attorney general. Noting that Prime members pay $139 per year or $14.99 per month, the […]
  1. Department: Food
By Jonna Parker, Team Lead, Fresh Foods Group As the pandemic faded into the rearview mirror and U.S. consumers grappled with two years of historic inflation, 2024 was to be the year grocery retailers and manufacturers got back to normal. But the summer and early fall brought disruptive events in the form of headline-dominating food […]
  1. Shopper & Customer
About 197 million Americans shopped over the five days from Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday this year, data from the National Retail Federation (NRF) showed on Tuesday. The number of shoppers exceeded the retail trade association’s forecast of 183.4 million, but was still lower than the 200 million shoppers in 2023. During the long weekend, consumers […]
  1. Technology & Innovation
Happy holiday season, ye merry marketing maestros! Here’s a marvelous way to get prepped and psyched for the New Year that’s right around the corner. Frans Riemersma and I just released our latest report, Martech for 2025. It’s 108 pages of our latest research and analysis of what’s actually happening with marketing technology in the […]
  1. Trends & External Forces
Burlington Stores plans to open 101 net-new stores during its current fiscal year, which ends Feb. 1, 2025. The value-priced retailer, which currently operates 1,103 stores in 46 states, Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico, had a strong Q3: total sales grew 11% compared to the same period the previous year, although comparable store sales only […]
  1. International
​[[{“value”:” This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Nordstrom on Tuesday said that Q3 net sales rose 4.6% year over year to $3.3 billion, with total comps up 4%. E-commerce rose 6.4%. By banner, Nordstrom net sales rose 1.3%, comps rose 4% and gross merchandise value rose 2.4%. […]

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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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  2. Technology & Innovation
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 […]

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