Department & Category Frozen fever | In focus: Ice-cream and frozen food The past couple of years have proved a boom time for the frozen category, with sales across the total grocery sector up by 7.7%, according to market analyst Kantar. Although sales in convenience stores have fallen back from their peak, pizza (up 7.9%) and ice-cream… This story continues at Frozen fever | In focus: Ice-cream […] Talking Retail November 1, 2024November 1, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. GroceryDept. FrozenInsight ProvidersBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Baskin-Robbins Debuts ‘Brie My Guest’ Ice Cream Flavor and Brings Back Thanksgiving Turkey Cake Turkey Cake and “Brie My Guest” ice cream will bring sweet fun to Thanksgiving dessert. RetailWire November 1, 2024November 1, 2024 < 1 min read ShoppersHoliday & EventsDept. FrozenDept. BakeryRestaurants 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Denny’s: Surviving Where Other Family Restaurants Have Fallen Over the past several decades, the American family restaurant landscape has drastically changed. Once-dominant players have either shuttered their doors or faded into obscurity. Yet, amidst the turmoil, Denny’s has managed to endure, a testament to its adaptability and understanding of shifting consumer habits, according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based […] Grocerant Guru October 29, 2024October 29, 2024 4 min read RestaurantsData & InsightsConsumersDept. GroceryShoppersTechnology & InnovationCompetitionBOPISHealth & WellnessPricing & PromotionsDeliveryCOVID19International - North AmericaMarketing: BrandPredictions and ForecastsWeatherMarketing: TradeTrends: ConsumerPepsiCoDept. FrozenResults & InvestmentInclusivityMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationMarketing: Loyalty & Subscription 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events Swizzels launches its first Christmas-themed Squashies Swizzels has unveiled brand-new limited-edition Naughty & Nice Squashies in time for Christmas . The Naughty & Nice Squashies feature two elves in each bag – one on the ‘naughty’ list and one on the ‘nice’ list. The product features two flavours: Strawberry Ice Cream… This story continues at Swizzels launches its first Christmas-themed Squashies […] Talking Retail October 24, 2024October 24, 2024 < 1 min read Holiday & EventsDept. FrozenDept. Bakery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Merchandising Foodservice Packaging Evolving for Survival Throughout history, foodservice packaging has played a critical role in shaping consumer behavior and the success of the food industry. From humble beginnings, where simplicity and function were the primary concerns, to the current demand for sustainability, convenience, and branding, packaging has evolved in response to societal needs, technological advances, and environmental pressures. Steven […] Grocerant Guru October 17, 2024October 17, 2024 4 min read PackagingDept. GrocerySustainabilityData & InsightsConsumersRestaurantsTechnology & InnovationCampbellsMarketing: BroadcastESG and CSRShoppersDept. FrozenOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: BrandPepsiCoPredictions and ForecastsResults & InvestmentMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Pepsi and Baskin-Robbins Mark 150th Anniversary of Ice Cream Float With Giveaway To commemorate the 150th anniversary of the ice cream float, Pepsi and Baskin-Robbins have joined forces to give one winner the chance to enjoy a free ice cream float a week for an entire year. RetailWire October 16, 2024October 16, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. FrozenPepsiCoRestaurants 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category From ‘Snackification’ to Indulgence: A Look at the Biggest Trends in Snacking After several years of steady increases in snacking occasions among U.S. consumers, those occasions plateaued in 2024 as the rise of indulgent snacks and the decline of healthy and better-for-you snacks balanced each other out. Even so, our 39th annual Eating Patterns in America research revealed growth in snacking away from home, along with an […] Circana October 11, 2024October 11, 2024 3 min read Dept. GroceryConsumersHealth & WellnessPredictions and ForecastsInsight ProvidersDept. FreshTechnology & InnovationCOVID19PepsiCoData & InsightsDept. NonfoodDept. Fresh PreparedDept. FrozenEconomyMarketing: BrandMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionShoppersDept. DairyAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Breyers Ice Cream Might Owe You Money After Class Action Lawsuit Breyers Ice Cream’s alleged mistake could help put some cash in its customers’ pockets. RetailWire September 30, 2024September 30, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. FrozenLegal & Criminal 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food One Stop revamps its confectionery range Following range resets on its chilled food, alcohol, frozen food and pet food, One Stop has completed a refresh of its confectionery range. The convenience retailer has also introduced supplier branded bays. One Stop has brought in a total of 43 new lines including Kinder… This story continues at One Stop revamps its confectionery range […] Talking Retail September 10, 2024September 10, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. BakeryDept. GroceryDept. PetDept. FrozenDept. Adult Bev 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Foodservice Retail Discontinuity Continues Driven by Gen Z and Millennial Adoption Notice was first given in 1991 when Foodservice Solutions®, Grocerant Guru® Steven Johnson, warned foodservice industry professionals about the shifting consumer mindset at COEX. Then, in 1996, Johnson coined the term “grocerants” in an Op-Ed article published in both FoodService Director and Nation’s Restaurant News. Fast forward to today, and the foodservice industry is […] Grocerant Guru September 7, 2024September 7, 2024 3 min read ConsumersDept. GroceryRestaurantsData & InsightsBrick and MortarMarketing: Social MediaDept. FreshDeliveryDept. PerimeterAmazonTescoFood DeliveryLidlMeta (Facebook)TwitterConsultingRegional GroceryDept. Fresh PreparedInternational - UKOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionPredictions and ForecastsESG and CSRDept. FrozenResults & InvestmentShoppersStrategyGrubhubWalmartAldi 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Ferrero UK expands ice cream offering with new Nutella tubs Ferrero UK has announced the expansion of its ice cream range with the introduction of Nutella Ice Cream Tubs. Nutella has expanded into new categories over the years, successfully moving into biscuits, bakery, and now the frozen aisle. Nutella Ice Cream Tubs feature layers of… This story continues at Ferrero UK expands ice cream offering […] Talking Retail August 21, 2024August 21, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. FrozenInternational - UKDept. PerimeterDept. Bakery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Are Grocery Store Customers Migrating Too Restaurants In today’s fast-paced world, the average consumer tends to stick to a limited range of about 150-200 different items from the grocery store each year, purchasing them repeatedly. According to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®, this pattern is driven by a combination of familiarity and convenience but also highlights […] Grocerant Guru August 20, 2024August 20, 2024 3 min read ConsumersDept. GroceryData & InsightsRestaurantsMarketing: Social MediaPredictions and ForecastsDept. Fresh PreparedDept. FreshShoppersBrick and MortarNestleMeta (Facebook)TwitterDept. DeliStrategyConsultingDept. FrozenDept. PerimeterTrends: Food and BeverageThick DataDept. NonfoodTechnology & InnovationBlueApronESG and CSREconomyAgencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category One Stop expands health, beauty and pet range and launches online quiz After successful range resets on its chilled food, alcohol and frozen food, One Stop has completed its fifth range reset of 2024 with its refreshed health, beauty and pet range. As a part of the range reset, the convenience retailer is introducing a new lower price on… This story continues at One Stop expands health, beauty and […] Talking Retail August 19, 2024August 19, 2024 < 1 min read Health & WellnessDept. PetDept. HBCDept. GroceryDept. FrozenDept. Adult Bev 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Häagen-Dazs releases limited edition Emily in Paris pack Häagen-Dazs has launched a limited-edition Emily in Paris ice cream collection and on-pack promotion to celebrate the hit show’s fourth season return. The new and exclusive collaboration gives Häagen-Dazs flavour, Salted Caramel a chic Emily in Paris-inspired packaging redesign across its Pints and Stick Bars,… This story continues at Häagen-Dazs releases limited edition Emily in […] Talking Retail August 15, 2024August 15, 2024 < 1 min read NestlePackagingDept. Frozen 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Product Launch Basics & The ‘POM Principle’ Inventing something is just the beginning. Getting your product to market, building operational systems, and finding customers who will consistently buy your product is what needs to happen next. Over the past 30 years, I’ve worked with thousands of products and inventors. Many of them get stuck in that first phase. Some remain inventors by […] RangeMe July 31, 2024July 31, 2024 4 min read ShoppersConsumersOperations & Supply ChainVendorsResults & InvestmentTechnology & InnovationDept. GroceryMarketing: BroadcastMerchandisingDept. PerimeterUnileverStrategyDept. HBCAssociatesDept. NonfoodDept. FrozenDept. FreshDept. ApparelAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Scoop Up Sales with Ice Cream in Mix-and-Match Meal Bundling National Ice Cream Day refocused the team at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® that Ice Cream is important to most Americans in the good old summertime. A new Gopuff report dives into consumers’ ice cream preferences and highlights how ice cream can play a crucial role in mix-and-match meal component bundling. By analyzing orders […] Grocerant Guru July 24, 2024July 24, 2024 4 min read Dept. FrozenGopuffConsumersData & InsightsQ CommerceDeliveryFood DeliveryDept. GroceryMarketing: Social MediaShoppersThick DataTwitterDept. DairyDept. BeverageMeta (Facebook)Dept. FreshMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationDept. FuelStrategyESG and CSRDept. Fresh Prepared 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food National Ice Cream Day 2024 National Ice Cream Day, celebrated every third Sunday in July, owes its existence to President Reagan, who, in 1984, designated this day to honor a treat enjoyed by over 90% of Americans. His proclamation not only celebrated ice cream but also lauded the dairy industry. Reagan also declared July as National Ice Cream Month. Americans […] RetailWire July 22, 2024July 22, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. FrozenDept. RefrigeratedDept. FreshDept. DairyConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Drug Walgreens introduces Nice! For You brand DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens is launching Nice! For You, a new tier of its popular owned grocery brand, Nice!, to help customers find food choices that help support their journey to a healthier lifestyle. Nice! launched in 2011 and offers a range of everyday food and beverage products at an incredible value. While all Nice! products meet national brand […] MMR July 16, 2024July 16, 2024 < 1 min read WalgreensDept. BeverageDept. GroceryShoppersHealth & WellnessDept. Natural / OrganicCustomer ExperienceDept. FreshExecutivesPackagingDept. DairyDept. OTCPricing & PromotionsTechnology & InnovationDept. FrozenConagra 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Back-to-school spending flattens amid fiscal concerns NEW YORK — Back-to-School spending for K-12 students is expected to remain flat at $586 per student, according to a report from Deloitte. As parents weigh prices, they plan to make room for both necessities and a few indulgences, representing an opportunity for retailers to take some anxiety out of the shopping season. As families […] MMR July 15, 2024July 15, 2024 4 min read Holiday & EventsConsumersThick DataConsultingData & InsightsTechnology & InnovationMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionOperations & Supply ChainResults & InvestmentESG and CSREconomyStrategyReturnsOmnichannelMarketing: TradeDept. ApparelMarketing: Social MediaShoppersDeliveryDept. FrozenCOVID19Dept. NonfoodBrick and MortarMarketing: UGCPackagingPredictions and ForecastsPricing & PromotionsRecommercesocial commerceMarketing: In StoreAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Blue Bell Ice Cream Drops Chocolately, Cheesy New Flavor The new flavor debuts for the 40th anniversary of National Ice Cream Month. RetailWire July 12, 2024July 12, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. Frozen 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food On Special: How grocers are scooping up summer ice cream sales New private brand options are among the ways retailers are looking to sweeten the deal for consumers craving the frozen treat. Grocery Dive July 9, 2024July 9, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. FrozenConsumersOwned Brands (Private Label) 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events Häagen-Dazs taps indie Nice&Frank as creative AOR, plots Super Bowl debut The ice cream brand positioned the big-game buy as the next step of a “That’s Dazs” campaign that is a key part of its outreach to young consumers. MarketingDive July 9, 2024July 9, 2024 < 1 min read NestleHoliday & EventsConsumersDept. Frozen 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Creating a Great Meal from Kiosks at Parades, Firework Shows, or Ballparks: A Fun-Filled Culinary Adventure The team at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® and the Grocerant Guru® believe that, summer is the season of outdoor festivities—parades, firework shows, and ballparks are alive with excitement. But beyond the spectacles and entertainment, there’s another adventure waiting to be discovered: the culinary delights from kiosks scattered throughout these events. Crafting a great […] Grocerant Guru July 4, 2024July 4, 2024 4 min read Dept. GroceryData & InsightsDept. FreshMarketing: Social MediaStrategyConsultingMeta (Facebook)Dept. PetInclusivityESG and CSRDept. FrozenDept. DairyDept. BakeryTwitterDept. Fresh PreparedNestleDept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing July 4th Cookout Costs Skyrocket: Grocerant Guru’s Guide to Smarter Shopping Hey there, fellow food enthusiasts! This year’s Independence Day cookout might burn a bigger hole in your pocket, but don’t worry Steven Johnson the Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® has the scoop on how to stretch those dollars. According to the American Farm Bureau’s annual Fourth of July market basket survey, […] Grocerant Guru July 3, 2024July 3, 2024 3 min read Dept. FreshData & InsightsDept. GroceryMarketing: Social MediaBrick and MortarPricing & PromotionsMarketing: TradeConsumersDept. PerimeterEconomyMarketing: In StoreDept. BeveragePredictions and ForecastsThick DataMeta (Facebook)TwitterDept. FrozenSustainabilityDept. BakeryDept. DairyResults & InvestmentRegional GroceryOwned Brands (Private Label)ESG and CSRMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionOperations & Supply ChainHoliday & Events 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food NESCAFÉ Celebrates National Ice Cream Day with Affogato Kit Giveaway In celebration of National Ice Cream Day on July 21, NESCAFÉ, the world’s leading coffee producer, is offering espresso enthusiasts a unique chance to win a limited-edition NESCAFÉ® Affogato Kit. This exciting initiative draws inspiration from the recent TikTok affogato trend, which has garnered over 400 million views and nearly 24,000 videos. The classic Italian […] RetailWire June 28, 2024June 28, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. FrozenMarketing: Social MediaTikTokESG and CSRDept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Ice Cream Listeria Recall: What We Know Thirteen ice cream brands are affected by the listeria recall. RetailWire June 26, 2024June 26, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. Frozen 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG & FMCG Hooters Enters the Grocerant Niche: Better Late Than Never As the Grocerant Guru®, it’s my pleasure to see Hooters make a bold move into the grocerant niche by launching its first line of frozen appetizers and snacks at more than 1,300 Publix Super Markets. The team at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® believe that this venture represents a significant step in diversifying their brand […] Grocerant Guru June 23, 2024August 26, 2024 3 min read Data & InsightsDept. GroceryShoppersRestaurantsDept. BeverageMarketing: TradeHoliday & EventsPricing & PromotionsESG and CSRMarketing: Social MediaStrategyRegional GroceryPublixDept. FrozenPartnershipsUnileverMarketing: In StoreDept. NonfoodDept. FreshConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
Department: Food Biggest grocery price increases over last five years highlighted in report Over the past five years, the prices of various food items have risen significantly, affecting staples like milk and fruit as well as treats like chocolate bars and ice cream. Savings experts at BravoVoucher analysed data from the Office for National Statistics on the average… This story continues at Biggest grocery price increases over last […] Talking Retail June 14, 2024June 14, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. NonfoodDept. GroceryDept. FrozenDept. FreshDept. DairyDept. BeverageData & Insights 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Battle for the grill: Grocers turn up the heat on summer savings From ice cream trucks to grilling sweepstakes, here’s how grocers are looking to stand out to hungry consumers. Grocery Dive June 7, 2024June 7, 2024 < 1 min read ConsumersDept. Frozen 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Circana shares the top CPG product launches of 2023 CHICAGO — Circana has released the 2023 New Product Pacesetters report, showcasing the top-selling new product launches across food and beverage and nonfood consumer packaged goods sectors. The report shared that consumers sought exploration as they adjusted to active post-pandemic lifestyles. Leading products reflect shifts in Americans’ daily routines, offering increased versatility and venturing into […] MMR June 7, 2024June 19, 2024 4 min read ConsumersDept. BeverageDept. GroceryInsight ProvidersDept. NonfoodDept. PetKellogg'sTechnology & InnovationHealth & WellnessthreesixtyNestleSustainabilityDept. Natural / OrganicMondelezPepsiCoPartnershipsCOVID19RestaurantsMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionDept. Toys & GamesData & InsightsProcter & GambleMarketing: BrandMarketing: In StoreMars Inc.Operations & Supply ChainPricing & PromotionsStrategyShoppersTargetEconomyDept. HBCDept. LaundryDept. AppliancesDept. FrozenUnilever 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Trends & External Forces Kroger-Albertsons merger in court: 6 key takeaways Competition, pricing and the fate of Albertsons were key points of contention in the three court battles that unfolded over a nearly two-month period. Written by Grocery Dive November 4, 2024November 4, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights QuickWit Weekly (11/04/24) Last Week’s Top Retail News The top retail news and most interesting & most read stories in commerce. Written by RetailWit November 4, 2024November 4, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Channel: Mass Department: Consumer Durables Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Corporate Strategy Media & Marketing Agencies & Vendors Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Retail Operations Merchandising Stores & Formats Personalization 101: How to use simple data to create tailored retail experiences When personalization works, it feels seamless. But when it misses—like receiving offers for products you’ve already bought or irrelevant recommendations—it creates a disconnect. Personalization is incredibly powerful when done right, yet many retail businesses today are falling short. In a 2024 study, Deloitte found that 80% of consumers prefer brands that offer personalized experiences, and […] Written by RetailDive November 4, 2024November 4, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Department & Category Corporate Finance Trends & External Forces Mike Tyson Invests in Plant-Based Fast-Food QSR Mike Tyson’s latest KO move comes in the form of an investment in a plant-based QSR. In a press release on GlobeNewswire, through Carma HoldCo, Mike Tyson announced a strategic investment in Mr. Charlie’s Told Me So (TMS), a pioneering plant-based quick-service restaurant (QSR). This move comes as the plant-based food market is projected to exceed […] Written by RetailWire November 4, 2024November 4, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retailer Media Partnerships & Alt Profit Media & Marketing Retailer Media Agencies & Vendors Retail Ecosystem Data & Insights Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Retail Media Insights With FMI’s Mark Baum and NielsenIQ’s Liz Buchanan The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by Mark Baum, Chief Collaboration Officer at the Food Marketing Institute and Liz Buchanan, North America President of NielsenIQ. FMI & NielsenIQ are collectively performing a joint research along with Thinkblue LLC – a consulting powerhouse that includes our co-host Sri, on the latest in retail media. […] Written by The CPG Guys November 2, 2024November 4, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked