Department: Beverage Capri-Sun launches new Squash bundle Capri-Sun launches a new Squash bundle that includes an updated recipe for its classic Orange Squash and two new flavours: Monster Alarm and Jungle Drink. The 1-litre bottles provide 50 servings each, contain no added sugar, and are made with real fruit juice and added… This story continues at Capri-Sun launches new Squash bundle Or […] Talking Retail April 17, 2025April 17, 2025 < 1 min read Dept. BeverageDept. Fresh 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights What troubles shoppers when searching online [[“value”:” This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. All areas of a product’s description have the power to turn a viewer into a shopper. This includes, but is not limited to, product photos, videos, product descriptions, size and dimensions, reviews and color. “In this new world that we live in, […] RetailDive April 17, 2025April 17, 2025 2 min read Technology & InnovationAIShoppersConsumersMarketing: UGCThick DataData & InsightsGoogleMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationCustomer ExperienceReturnsExecutivesDept. NonfoodAmazonDept. Natural / OrganicDept. FreshMarketing: In StoreChatGPT 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category The Rise of the Grocerant: How Convenience Stores Are Outsmarting Legacy Chain Restaurants Where Have Fast-Food Diners Gone? Not home—but to the neighborhood convenience store. The foodservice landscape is shifting, and convenience stores (C-stores) are rapidly transforming from quick fuel stops into legitimate food destinations. They’re capturing a growing share of consumer dollars, satisfying cravings for variety, value, and ease—at a pace legacy chain restaurants simply can’t match. According to the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), foodservice accounted […] Grocerant Guru April 17, 2025April 17, 2025 4 min read RestaurantsDept. GroceryBrick and MortarData & InsightsDept. BeverageTechnology & InnovationConsumersAIShoppersWaWaDept. FuelMarketing: In StorePredictions and ForecastsDeliveryMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationHealth & WellnessOmnichannelMerchandisingCustomer ExperienceStore LocationMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionTrends: Food and BeverageStore FormatTrends: TechQ CommerceDept. FreshEconomyPricing & Promotions 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Sansolo Speaks: Communicate, Communicate, Communicate by Michael Sansolo We’ve talked a lot here on MNB recently about the importance of communication to shoppers especially in volatile times. As KC pointed out this week, Stew Leonard’s did a masterful job of helping shoppers both understand the potential impact of sweeping tariffs and see how the company will be handling them. It’s […] MorningNewsBeat April 17, 2025April 17, 2025 3 min read ShoppersKrogerAmazonDept. RefrigeratedGovernmentInternationalDept. DairyOperations & Supply ChainAssociatesDept. GroceryDept. FuelDept. FreshBrick and MortarMerchandising 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Your Views: “Differentiated in a Sea of Retail Sameness” MNB reader Bob Wheatley weighed in on a piece I wrote about the importance of supermarkets actually emphasizing food: Was in an exploratory meeting at one time with the newly appointed CEO of a higher quality grocery chain, talking about strategies to build their brand and business. We were of like minds about the mindset […] MorningNewsBeat April 17, 2025April 17, 2025 5 min read Dept. GroceryDept. FreshResults & InvestmentDept. DeliDept. Fresh PreparedConsumersShoppersDept. NonfoodMarketing: In StoreGovernmentNestleMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: BroadcastDept. BakeryExecutivesESG and CSRDept. PerimeterTechnology & InnovationOperations & Supply Chain 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Want to Drive Success in 2025? You Need to Diversify Your Social Campaign Creatives Success in digital advertising doesn’t happen overnight. Instead, it’s the result of thoughtful planning and strategic creativity. With 87% of shoppers saying social media influences their purchase decisions, it’s more important than ever to ensure your campaigns are hitting the mark. Rather than reactively thinking of creative shifts as last-minute adjustments, it’s never too late […] Retail TouchPoints April 17, 2025April 17, 2025 3 min read Technology & InnovationAIESG and CSRData & InsightsDept. FreshMarketing: Social MediaDept. PerimeterMeta (Facebook)ConsumersAcquisitionPricing & PromotionsOmnichannelDept. ApparelPartnershipsDept. NonfoodDept. HBCMarketing: TradeShoppersStrategyDept. Natural / Organic 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Tilman Fertitta: From Restaurateur to U.S. Ambassador – A Journey of Vision, Innovation, and Leadership In the world of business, few stories are as compelling as that of Tilman Fertitta, whose trajectory from running a modest restaurant business to becoming one of the most influential figures in the U.S. economy—ultimately earning the role of U.S. Ambassador—is nothing short of remarkable. Fertitta’s path is a testament to visionary entrepreneurship, relentless […] Grocerant Guru April 16, 2025April 16, 2025 5 min read RestaurantsData & InsightsDept. GroceryConsumersInternationalTechnology & InnovationDept. FreshCompetitionEconomyMarketing: Social MediaResults & InvestmentAcquisitionPartnershipsPricing & PromotionsPredictions and ForecastsDept. NonfoodMeta (Facebook)ESG and CSRTwitterStrategy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Pharmacy chain Dr. Max teams with VusionGroup for store digitalisation push across Europe VusionGroup has announced a new roll-out with Dr. Max, a pharmacy chain, to deploy its solutions throughout stores across Europe. Dr. Max says it has made the move to digitalise its locations and create a connected store experience for both associates and customers. “VusionGroup’s innovative solutions help us simplify and modernise how our pharmacies operate […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub April 15, 2025April 15, 2025 3 min read Technology & InnovationDept. PharmacyData & InsightsBrick and MortarMarketing: Social MediaShoppersTescoTech: CashierlessOmnichannelAssociatesDept. NonfoodInclusivityDept. GroceryDept. FreshInternational - UKCOVID19TwitterMerchandisingMarketing: In StoreOperations & Supply ChainPackagingPredictions and ForecastsTargetMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionTrends: TechDelivery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category The Grocerant Guru®: Snacking as the Key to Smart Meal Planning and Meal Bundling As we navigate uncertain economic times, one thing remains clear: snacking is an essential part of American life. According to Circana’s latest research, “Snack Unwrap: The Insatiable Craving for Growth,” nearly half of Americans (48.8%) are snacking three or more times a day—a 2.7% increase from last year. Younger generations, particularly those aged 18 […] Grocerant Guru April 15, 2025April 15, 2025 4 min read Dept. GroceryConsumersData & InsightsHealth & WellnessStrategyTechnology & InnovationPredictions and ForecastsInsight ProvidersVendorsDept. FreshEconomyDept. DairyTrends: Food and BeverageDeliveryOwned Brands (Private Label)Dept. Natural / OrganicRestaurantsMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationPepsiCo 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Club Costco Beating Target At Value/Values Game. From Fast Company: “For years, Target wore the halo among big-box retail brands: It may not have been the cheapest, but Tar-zhay offered solid value, often through collaborations with top designers, while enjoying a forward-looking and enlightened reputation. But it’s become increasingly clear that for many shoppers, the halo has been passed – to Costco. […] MorningNewsBeat April 14, 2025April 14, 2025 2 min read CostcoTargetInclusivityGovernmentConsumersShoppersDept. Fresh 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category Hunger Games, & Why They Matter To Food Retailers It has been an article of faith here at MNB pretty much since the beginning that one of the best ways for food retailers to compete effectively and differentiate themselves is to – wait for it – actually focus on food. Not on bottles and cartons and bags and packages. Not just on efficiency and […] MorningNewsBeat April 14, 2025April 14, 2025 2 min read Dept. GroceryDept. Toys & GamesDept. NonfoodDept. FuelRestaurantsMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: In StoreGoogleDept. FreshDept. DairyBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category Food Legislation Will Change the Way We Eat California and West Virginia are at the forefront of food regulation, examining the ingredients that make up our everyday meals. Both states are considering new legislation to regulate food additives, dyes, and preservatives and according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®, change is coming. In West Virginia, this effort […] Grocerant Guru April 13, 2025April 13, 2025 4 min read Dept. GroceryTechnology & InnovationConsumersAIData & InsightsHealth & WellnessMarketing: Social MediaRestaurantsDept. Natural / OrganicGovernmentShoppersPredictions and ForecastsTrader JoesKraftHeinzDept. BakeryDept. BeverageWhole FoodsTrends: Food and BeverageTwitterDept. FreshMeta (Facebook)EconomyInsight ProvidersLegal & CriminalMarketing: In StoreMerchandisingPackagingStore LocationResults & InvestmentESG and CSRVendorsMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionAssociatesDept. DairyAgencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Is Whole Foods Fresh Sustainable When Whole Foods launched its flagship Atlanta store, it embraced a forward-thinking market messaging strategy centered on “local, fresh food.” This approach not only highlights sustainability but also positions Whole Foods as a leader in the future of meals, meal prep, and meal components. By blending the trendy appeal of a food hall with […] Grocerant Guru April 12, 2025April 12, 2025 3 min read Dept. GroceryTechnology & InnovationAIWhole FoodsData & InsightsDept. FreshConsumersSustainabilityDept. BeverageShoppersDept. PerimeterStrategyDept. Adult BevPredictions and ForecastsDept. Fresh PreparedTrends: Food and BeverageCustomer ExperienceConsultingTrends: RetailAssociatesFlagship StoresHealth & WellnessOperations & Supply ChainPop UpsResults & InvestmentPricing & PromotionsRestaurantsDept. Fuel 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Your Views: Egged On Got a number of emails responding to yesterday’s FaceTime, in which I took MNB’s audience with me in a Waymo autonomous vehicle. One MNB reader wrote: I was in Phoenix 2 weeks earlier for a concert and decided to use Waymo to try it out as you did. My takeaways were: Cars were extremely clean […] MorningNewsBeat April 12, 2025April 12, 2025 4 min read GovernmentResults & InvestmentAutonomous VehiclesMarketing: Social MediaDept. PerimeterDept. FreshAmazonDept. DairyDept. GroceryEconomyTechnology & InnovationConsumersReturnsAssociatesData & InsightsTrends: TechStore LocationStrategyDept. Nonfood 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Is Your Restaurant, Mobile App, Grocery, or Convenience Store Renewing Brand Relevance? Does your retail food outlet look more like yesterday than tomorrow? Are your customer counts declining while labor costs keep rising? Has your brand’s relevance faded, pushing customers toward fresher, faster, and more flavorful alternatives? The Evolution of Food Marketing and Consumer Behavior Historically, food marketing has evolved alongside consumer behavior. In the mid-20th […] Grocerant Guru April 11, 2025April 11, 2025 3 min read Technology & InnovationConsumersAIDept. GroceryData & InsightsShoppersDept. FreshRestaurantsAssociatesPredictions and ForecastsBrick and MortarDept. PerimeterMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionStrategySustainabilityTrends: Tech 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Funkin Cocktails introduces new Apple Sour Martini Funkin Cocktails has launched a new addition to its Nitro Cocktails offering with Funkin Cocktails Apple Sour Martini. As Gen Z gravitates towards eye-catching colours and bold fruit flavours in their drink choices, and apple soars in popularity, growing a third across the soft drinks… This story continues at Funkin Cocktails introduces new Apple Sour […] Talking Retail April 11, 2025April 11, 2025 < 1 min read Dept. BeverageDept. FreshDept. Adult BevConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Target beefs up online grocery offerings with ButcherBox partnership The tie-up with the direct-to-consumer online meat seller underscores Target’s focus on expanding its grocery offerings. Grocery Dive April 10, 2025April 10, 2025 < 1 min read TargetDept. FreshConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Kroger and Mariano’s Fresh Market a Look Back a Lost Opportunity Kroger’s acquisition of Mariano’s Fresh Market was a bold move aimed at capturing the essence of community-driven grocery shopping while boosting profitability. However, the strategy faltered at the intersection of yesterday’s retail practices and today’s evolving customer expectations. Here’s a deep dive into what went wrong and why Kroger missed the mark. The Churn of Restaurant-Style Concepts […] Grocerant Guru April 10, 2025April 12, 2025 3 min read KrogerData & InsightsShoppersDept. GroceryDept. FreshStrategyRestaurantsConsumersAcquisitionMerchandisingOperations & Supply ChainPartnershipsDept. Fresh PreparedPredictions and ForecastsDept. DeliSustainabilityBrick and MortarMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Operations & Supply Chain As warehouse clubs boom, Walmart-owned Sam’s Club plans to open 15 stores per year The warehouse club is speeding up its expansion plans, even as tariffs rattle Wall Street and injected fresh uncertainty about the economic outlook. CNBC April 9, 2025April 9, 2025 < 1 min read Operations & Supply ChainWalmartBrick and MortarEconomyGovernmentDept. Fresh 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Baldor Specialty Foods taps former FreshDirect CEO as president David McInerney joins the fresh produce and specialty foods distributor as it looks to expand its product offerings and distribution capabilities. Grocery Dive April 9, 2025April 9, 2025 < 1 min read Dept. FreshGovernmentFreshDirectExecutivesOperations & Supply ChainDept. Perimeter 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Grocerants: Where Fresh Food Meets Innovation In 1996, Steven Johnson, the Grocerant Guru® at Foodservice Solutions®, revolutionized the retail foodservice industry by identifying, quantifying, qualifying, and naming the fastest-growing sector of the industry—the Grocerant Niche. His groundbreaking article Call Them Grocerants paved the way for a new era of fresh, convenient, and portable food, transforming consumer expectations and retail food […] Grocerant Guru April 9, 2025April 9, 2025 4 min read Technology & InnovationDept. GroceryConsumersAIData & InsightsMarketing: Social MediaPackagingDept. FreshSustainabilityHealth & WellnessDept. PerimeterDeliveryESG and CSRMeta (Facebook)Predictions and ForecastsTrends: Food and BeverageGovernmentBrick and MortarFood DeliveryTwitterTikTokTrends: TechDept. Fresh PreparedJohnson & JohnsonMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionShoppersRestaurantsOperations & Supply Chain 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Scotch-Brite jams to ‘So Fresh, So Clean’ to showcase joys of cleaning “The Brite Side of Clean” centers around self-expression and spans CTV, social media, out-of-home and the 3M brand’s “Sparkle Squad” ambassadors. MarketingDive April 8, 2025April 8, 2025 < 1 min read Dept. FreshStreamingMarketing: Social MediaESG and CSRMarketing: OOH 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Retail Renaissance: A Conversation with Barrie Scardina, President, Americas Retail Services at Cushman & Wakefield The episode, recorded live at Shoptalk in the Berns Communications Group media room, opens with Steve Dennis and Michael LeBlanc surveying a broad sweep of headline-grabbing developments in the retail world. They highlight continued uncertainty around recently imposed tariffs and resulting economic ripples, as major international trade disputes stoke inflationary concerns. Stock market volatility factors […] Remarkable Retail Podcast April 8, 2025April 8, 2025 4 min read Technology & InnovationAIGovernmentMarketing: Social MediaVendorsPodcastsInternational - North AmericaData & InsightsExecutivesInternationalStore LocationDept. NonfoodShoppersConsumersDept. GroceryCompetitionInclusivityHealth & WellnessMerchandisingPredictions and ForecastsIndustry Conferences and EventsStreamingMarketing: BroadcastMeta (Facebook)Operations & Supply ChainResults & InvestmentStrategyDept. FreshTargetTikTokAmazonDept. ApparelDeliveryEconomyESG and CSRGoogleBrick and MortarWalmart 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Grocers have the meats Meat department sales hit record highs in 2024, but there’s room for more innovation and personalized messaging to continue motivating shoppers, according to a report from FMI. Grocery Dive April 7, 2025April 7, 2025 < 1 min read Dept. FreshTechnology & InnovationMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationShoppers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation UK retailer Southern Co-op taps Retail Insight AI powered solution in bid to reduce food waste Southern Co-op is leveraging WasteInsight from Retail Insight. Southern Co-op is a regional co-operative with 195 stores in the South of England. It identified the need to optimise markdown processes to cut the volume of food going to landfill while also improving sell-through rates (STRs) on reduced to clear (RTC) produce. Southern Co-op was already […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub April 7, 2025April 7, 2025 3 min read Technology & InnovationAIDept. GroceryData & InsightsInternational - UKShoppersSustainabilityMarketing: Social MediaOmnichannelWeatherDept. FreshMarketing: In StoreOperations & Supply ChainAssociatesStrategyConsumersDept. PerimeterDept. NonfoodTwitterBrick and MortarPredictions and ForecastsTrends: Tech 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Gen Z and Millennials’ Eating Habits Mirror Memory’s As Millennials transition into parenthood, their dining habits increasingly reflect those of their upbringing. According to Steven Johnson, Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA-based Foodservice Solutions®, Millennials are embracing grocerant niche Ready-2-Eat and Heat-N-Eat fresh food options largely because they enjoyed these convenient meal solutions when their parents provided them. This generational continuity in eating […] Grocerant Guru April 7, 2025April 7, 2025 3 min read ConsumersDept. GroceryData & InsightsHealth & WellnessSustainabilityRestaurantsPackagingInternationalFood DeliveryCustomer ExperienceDept. BeverageDept. PerimeterDept. FreshDept. FuelDeliveryUnileverTrends: Food and BeverageTechnology & InnovationTech: CashierlessShoppersPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationConsultingOperations & Supply ChainBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Costco Destination Dinning Costco has long been recognized as a destination for consumers seeking Ready-to-Eat (RTE) and Heat-and-Eat fresh prepared foods. This strategic focus has significantly enhanced customer satisfaction and loyalty, positioning Costco as a leader in the grocerant niche—a sector characterized by the fusion of grocery and restaurant-quality offerings. Steven Johnson, Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA-based […] Grocerant Guru April 6, 2025April 6, 2025 4 min read CostcoShoppersData & InsightsDept. GroceryConsumersDept. FreshDept. BeverageDept. PetCompetitionCustomer ExperiencePredictions and ForecastsDept. PerimeterTechnology & InnovationTrends: RetailMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionDeliveryDept. NonfoodOperations & Supply ChainPepsiCoPricing & PromotionsRestaurantsStrategyThick DataTrends: Food and BeverageDept. Fresh PreparedCoca Cola 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Is The 65 Inch HDTV Syndrome Driving McDonald’s Growth Consider this: the undercurrents of Foodservice Solutions® 65 Inch HDTV Syndrome have now reached not only La-Z-Boy and Uber Eats but also the world’s most successful global chain restaurant, McDonald’s. Steven Johnson, Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA-based Foodservice Solutions®, identified, quantified, and qualified The 65 Inch HDTV Syndrome years ago, recognizing a shift in […] Grocerant Guru April 5, 2025April 5, 2025 4 min read Dept. GroceryTechnology & InnovationAIConsumersData & InsightsMarketing: Social MediaDeliveryShoppersDept. FreshUbereatsMeta (Facebook)StrategyTwitterDept. BeveragePredictions and ForecastsTrends: TechTrends: MarketingRestaurantsPricing & PromotionsDept. BakeryOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationUnileverDept. PerimeterESG and CSR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
International STG UK delivers three fresh flavours for its XQS range Scandinavian Tobacco Group UK (STG UK) has added three new flavours to its XQS nicotine pouch portfolio. Raspberry Blackcurrant, Strawberry Kiwi and Berrynana Twist are the latest arrivals, all of which are available to retailers from this month (April) with an RRP of £5.50. STG’s… This story continues at STG UK delivers three fresh flavours […] Talking Retail April 4, 2025April 4, 2025 < 1 min read International - UKDept. Fresh 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Simply Fresh set to open new stores New Simply Fresh stores are due to be launched in the near future, “bringing fresh, local, and convenient shopping to even more communities”, the retailer announced on social media. It has promised “more locations” and “more convenience – making fresh, high-quality food accessible” and to… This story continues at Simply Fresh set to open new […] Talking Retail April 3, 2025April 3, 2025 < 1 min read Dept. FreshBrick and MortarPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Social MediaESG and CSRDept. Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Operations & Supply Chain International Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Operations & Supply Chain Q1 2025 Top Retail Trends What happened in retail in Q1? (A lot!) What’s up: 🔺 Tariffs 🔺 Supply chain shifts 🔺 AI adoption 🔺 Value-oriented retailers’ store counts What’s down 🔻 Retailers with declining relevance 🔻 The status quo and certainty 🔻 DEI programs Written by Lisa Goller March 24, 2025March 24, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Drug Department: HBC Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Corporate Strategy Corporate Finance Media & Marketing Retailer Media Retail Ecosystem Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Retail Operations Associates & Employees Stores & Formats Walgreens Agrees to $10B Sycamore Partners Acquisition Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) has finalized a deal with private equity firm Sycamore Partners to take the company private after being in the stock market for nearly 100 years. Sycamore will pay $11.45 per share in cash for the Walgreens business, according to a company announcement. Shareholders can receive up to $3 more per share […] Written by Retail TouchPoints March 7, 2025March 7, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Corporate Strategy Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen resigns after ethics review His departure follows a company board investigation into conduct “unrelated to the business,” the grocer said. Written by Grocery Dive March 3, 2025March 3, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Department & Category Department: Food Department: HBC Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Corporate Strategy Corporate Finance ESG Partnerships & Alt Profit Media & Marketing Agencies & Vendors Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Associates & Employees Operations & Supply Chain Owned Brands (Private Label) Stores & Formats Kroger Announces Resignation of CEO Rodney McMullen The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced that Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Rodney McMullen has resigned from the Company following a Board investigation of his personal conduct that, while unrelated to the business, was inconsistent with Kroger's Policy on Business Ethics. Written by Kroger Press Releases March 3, 2025March 3, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Partnerships & Alt Profit Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Valentine’s Day flower sales could shift to FTD, other brands in 2025 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 […] Written by Earnest Research February 11, 2025February 11, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked