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  1. Data & Insights

Food Retailers Adopting ‘Quick Commerce’: How Foodora’s Technology is Reshaping Retail

  Europe’s retail landscape is undergoing a seismic shift, driven by the rise of “quick commerce”—a model that promises rapid delivery of groceries, meals, and essential items in as little as 15-30 minutes. Leading the charge is Foodora, which under the visionary leadership of Herbert Haas, is deploying cutting-edge technology to reinvigorate food retail and […]
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  1. Stores & Formats

Kurt Geiger is ‘Going Big in North America’ with Plans for 50 U.S. Stores

British footwear and accessories label Kurt Geiger has unveiled plans to bring its London verve across the pond in a big way. Following the opening of its first U.S. store, at the Mall at Millenia in Orlando in early 2024, the brand has opened its next three U.S. stores at Roosevelt Field Mall in Garden […]
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  1. Channel: Dollar/Value

Lidl to make big change to packaging

THE RETAIL BULLETIN – The home of retail news FOOD AND DRINK NEWS UK 17 January, 2025 | by Lidl will be removing all packaging designs deemed attractive to children from its least healthy own-brand products. With the change due to be made by mid-2025, the products will no longer feature design elements such as […]
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  1. Department: Food

Rowntree’s launches new mango ice lolly

Froneri has announced a new addition to Rowntree’s ice lolly range, Rowntree’s Mango, the ice lolly combines mango and passionfruit swirled together to look like a ripe mango. Rowntree’s ice lollies contain real fruit juice with no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives. The new addition… This story continues at Rowntree’s launches new mango ice lolly […]
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  1. CPG: Food

Former Dairy Farmers of America Exec to Lead American Cider Association

The American Cider Association (ACA) has named its next CEO. Monica Cohen, a former executive for Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), has been appointed CEO of the hard cider trade association, taking over less than a month ahead of the ACA’s largest annual industry event, CiderCon (February 4-7).
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  1. Media & Marketing

The Rise of Digital Coupons: A Pathway to Brand Value in the Food Industry

  As the food and beverage industry navigates the intersection of evolving consumer behaviors and digital innovation, one tool has surged in importance: digital coupons according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. These virtual savings mechanisms not only attract new customers but also drive loyalty, purchase frequency, and basket size. […]
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  1. CPG: Food

Cadbury broadens ice cream occasions

Cadbury has launched three new ice creams in stick and tub format, Cadbury Dairy Milk Mint Stick, Cadbury Dairy Milk Mini Sticks and Cadbury Crunchie Tub. The three new Cadbury ice cream formats are designed to tap into the growing snacking sector and broaden ice… This story continues at Cadbury broadens ice cream occasions Or […]
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  1. Channel: Delivery

DoorDash Pioneers Non-Traditional Food Distribution: A Grocerant Guru® Perspective

  The evolution of food distribution continues to challenge legacy grocery stores. DoorDash, the delivery platform originally known for restaurant meal delivery, has rapidly expanded into diverse product categories successfully according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. Johnson asks, do your new food marketing ideations look more like yesterday than […]
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  1. Data & Insights

Evercopy Introduces AdShare: AI Platform That Transforms Everyday Social Media Users Into Living Billboards

San Francisco, CA — Brands have long understood the unmatched value of micro-influencers. Campaigns featuring smaller creators with engaged audiences deliver up to 10x the ROI of those led by larger influencers, according to Harvard Business Review. Yet, these creators remain an untapped resource, as scaling their impact has been notoriously difficult—until now. To address […]
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  1. Media & Marketing

The Grocerant Guru®: TikTok’s Marketing Power and the Way Forward

  As the Supreme Court prepares to hear arguments about the potential U.S. ban on TikTok, the food retail and restaurant industries face critical questions about their future advertising strategies. TikTok has proven itself as a dominant force in the digital marketing ecosystem, delivering unparalleled engagement and influencing consumer behavior according to Steven Johnson Grocerant […]
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  1. Department: Beverage

Casey’s General Stores Strengthens Consumer Bonds with ‘Darn Good Coffee’ Launch

  In a bold move to deepen its relationship with consumers and elevate its position within the convenience store sector, Casey’s General Stores, Inc. has introduced eight new blends in its innovative “Darn Good Coffee” lineup. With this launch, Casey’s is poised to redefine how consumers view coffee offerings from convenience stores, leaning into decades […]
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  1. Retail Operations

Omnichannel success in fresh & baked with Bimbo bakeries Omar Haque

The CPGGUYS are joined in this episode by Omar Haque, VP & GM of omnichannel at Bimbo bakeries. He is a CPG executive with over 20 years of experience across all things digital – CPG, eCommerce, DTC, Online Grocery, Retail Media, Omnichannel. Over the last 12+ years, first at Colgate Palmolive and now at Bimbo […]
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  1. Data & Insights

Need to Know: The value of independent measurement for retail media attribution

Worldwide retail media ad spending is projected to increase by nearly $100 billion between 2020 and 2025. Its 21.8% predicted rise this year will outpace growth rates in nearly all other forms of ad spending. Simply put, advertisers are putting greater emphasis on retail media in their ad plans. Based on Nielsen’s 2024 Annual Marketing […]
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  1. Channel: Restaurants

Evolution of Wendy’s Breakfast Strategy as a Disruptor

  While Wendy’s previously struggled to define itself in the early-morning crowd, the company finally broke the mold with a multi-pronged marketing and operational strategy according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®.  Let’s take a look: 1.       A Simple Yet Compelling Menu Wendy’s focused on aligning its breakfast offerings with […]
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  1. Channel: Dollar/Value

Why Amazon Fresh’s Strategy Misses the Mark: Losing to Aldi, Lidl, and WinCo

  Amazon has built its empire on delivering items quickly and at low prices, revolutionizing e-commerce along the way. However, that formula has stumbled in the competitive and customer-sensitive grocery segment according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. Johnson believes that Amazon Fresh, instead of using its tech-driven efficiency to […]
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  1. Data & Insights

Why Restaurants and Convenience Stores Should Require Employees to Wear Body Cameras

  In an era marked by escalating retail crime, workplace violence, and evolving customer service demands, restaurants and convenience stores should be poised to embrace a game-changing innovation: employee body cameras according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®.    Initially tested by major retailers like Walmart, body cameras are proving […]
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  1. Channel: Grocery

Kroger’s Pricing and Positioning Problems

  Kroger, one of the United States’ largest grocery chains, faces an increasingly challenging road ahead. The failed merger with Albertsons, intensified scrutiny over food stamp benefits, and a fragmented brand strategy are creating a conundrum for this retail giant. As competitors adapt more rapidly to changing consumer preferences, Kroger’s struggles highlight the evolving dynamics […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

Global Flavors, Local Success: How Smaller QSRs Are Winning Canadian Foodservice Consumers

By Vince Sgabellone, Foodservice Industry Analyst, Circana Since the beginning of the pandemic recovery in 2021, smaller quick service restaurant (QSR) operators have battled it out with the larger and more established chains. Their goal? To win the hearts, minds, and foodservice budgets of the Canadian QSR consumer – while stealing market share from major […]
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  1. Department: Food

Rowntree’s unveils new Jelly Tots Tangy

Rowntree’s has launched Jelly Tots Tangy, a tangy twist on Jelly Tots. The new creation steps into the sour space, offering a “flavourful experience that combines nostalgia with tanginess”. Made with real fruit juice, the sweets are vegan-friendly and packed in a 140g sharing bag… This story continues at Rowntree’s unveils new Jelly Tots Tangy […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

Grocerants: 7 Big Opportunities for 2025

  As 2025 approaches, the evolving food landscape presents unparalleled opportunities for all food retailers offering grocerant meal components or meals.  All food retailers include Convenience Stores, grocery service deli’s, restaurants, dollar stores think of it as any retailer has the ability to evolve into a hybrid concept blending grocery and restaurant-style dining. Political uncertainty, […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

Drive Customer Engagement with These 2025 Consumer Food Trends

  One thing is very clear to start the New Year according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®, Restaurants, convenience stores, and service delis can unlock consumer engagement by tapping into the trends highlighted in Grubhub‘s annual “2024 Delivered Report.” This report offers a treasure trove of insights into consumer […]
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  1. Channel: Grocery

The Risk of Raising Restaurant Prices in 2025

  In 2025, the foodservice landscape is rapidly evolving, creating significant challenges for restaurant operators contemplating price increases. While higher menu prices may offset rising labor, rent, and ingredient costs, they come with heightened risks in an era where consumer behavior has dramatically shifted. From the Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice […]
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  1. Department: Beverage

Coffee Sector Conundrum: Price and Innovation Win Legacy Brands Falter as New Regional Chains Shine

  The coffee sector is facing a dynamic shift as legacy brands struggle to innovate while new regional players capitalize on customer preferences for value, quality, and service. As consumers redefine what they expect from coffee experiences, price sensitivity and innovative offerings are driving a wave of migration away from industry stalwarts. Steven Johnson the […]
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  1. Department: Food

Fast Food Restaurants: The Race to Attract Customers Back

  Today convenience stores, grocery delis, and virtual restaurants are eating into legacy restaurant market share according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®.The fast-food industry, once the go-to for affordability, speed, and convenience, is facing formidable competition from unexpected corners. Convenience stores (C-stores), grocery deli departments, and virtual restaurants are […]
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  1. Data & Insights

Are Your Customers Happy? Price and Branding Insights for Success

  Consider this, digital guests are less satisfied than dine-in guests. In today’s competitive foodservice landscape, ensuring happy customers is more critical than ever for success. New data underscores a critical disparity—customers who dine in are often happier than those who experience a restaurant digitally through delivery, mobile apps, or takeout. According to updated insights […]
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  1. Holiday & Events

Happy Holiday Meals: Last-Minute Meal Planners Embrace Grocerant Niche Mix & Match Bundling for Customization and Convenience

  The holiday season continues to witness an evolving cultural shift as family traditions adjust to accommodate modern priorities. Steven Johnson, Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA-based Foodservice Solutions®, states, “More families are placing value on experiences over hours spent cooking, cleaning, and doing dishes.” Whether it’s skiing, shopping, binge-watching the latest holiday shows, or simply […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

Walmart: Creating Consumer Relevance Through Cutting-Edge Tech Innovation

  For decades, Walmart has driven change by meeting consumers’ evolving needs in affordability and convenience. In 2024, the retailer’s embrace of automation, AI, and immersive technologies underscores one vital truth: staying consumer-relevant requires constant innovation. Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® thinks it’s time to examine Walmart’s tech-driven initiatives through […]
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Shoppers believe best holiday deals are after holidays

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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2025 Outlook: A Snapshot into Ad Spend, Opportunities, and Strategies for Growth

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

AI at the retail edge: What’s possible now

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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Some retailers would benefit from a TikTok ban in 2025

TikTok Shop took the market by storm in just two years. The social media platform sold more merchandise than Sephora [LVMUY] in late 2024 according to Earnest credit card data. TikTok Shop also handily outperformed during the 2024 holiday season. But a potential ban could result in brands losing access to a vital marketing and […]
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