Department & Category General Mills divests Food Should Taste Good Real Food From the Ground Up acquires business. Food Business News January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. GroceryGeneral MillsAcquisition 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy FMI elects new board members ORLANDO – FMI – The Food Industry Association announced on Monday its 2023 board of directors elected at the association’s annual Midwinter Executive Conference in Orlando. The new slate will guide the implementation of FMI’s 2023-approved strategic plan during a time of rapidly evolving industry challenges and opportunities and reflects the breadth of the product […] MMR January 23, 2023January 23, 2023 4 min read ExecutivesDept. GroceryBrick and MortarInternationalAssociatesKraftHeinzWakefernHy-VeeAhold DelhaizeKellogg'sDept. FreshMondelezThe Fresh MarketPublixResults & InvestmentSpartanNashSustainabilityTargetTechnology & InnovationOperations & Supply ChainEconomyUnileverHEBAlbertsons / SafewayC&S Wholesale GrocersCoca ColaCPG: Adult BeverageDanoneHealth & WellnessWalmartGeneral MillsGiant EaglePartnerships 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value DG pilots mobile health clinics GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. – Dollar General is introducing mobile health care services via a trial program with partner DocGo Inc. DocGo On-Demand clinics, hosted in vans in store parking lots, are staffed by clinicians who can perform tests, prescribe medications, provide urgent care and treat common ailments in adults and children. Dollar General said customers can […] MMR January 23, 2023January 23, 2023 2 min read Dollar GeneralHealth & WellnessBrick and MortarDept. HBCConsumersExecutivesPepsiCoKellogg'sPartnershipsResults & InvestmentProcter & GambleUnileverOwned Brands (Private Label)NestleGeneral MillsDept. PharmacyCoca ColaAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Yes Bojangles Partnership with Appalachian Mountain Brewery Works Bojangles new brand messaging with a real kick! In an effort to drive brand awareness, brand relevance, and internet buzz all with edifying the Bojanglesbrand with some new electricity, according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. So, that’s why Bojangles and Appalachian Mountain Brewery (AMB) have partnered to brew […] Grocerant Guru January 22, 2023January 22, 2023 3 min read Dept. BeverageDept. Adult BevDept. GroceryData & InsightsDept. FreshMarketing: SocialPartnershipsTechnology & InnovationDept. PerimeterCPG: Adult BeverageGeneral MillsRestaurantsOperations & Supply ChainIngles MarketTrends: TechTech: AILowesLegal & CriminalKrogerConsumersDept. Natural / OrganicAI / MLWalmartDept. ApparelAlimentation Couche-TardCircle KDeliveryAhold Delhaize 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Old El Paso promotes ‘Fajita Fridays’ in new campaign Old El Paso has kicked off 2023 with its latest TV campaign ‘Sound of Connection’. Running until the end of March, the Mexican food brand said its aim is to inspire the nation to ‘Dine Loud and Proud’ and encourage people to turn more Fridays into ‘Fajita Fridays’. The TV campaign will be complemented with […] Talking Retail January 20, 2023January 20, 2023 < 1 min read General MillsMarketing: BroadcastInternational - North AmericaDept. Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Chex Mix remixes ‘Baby Got Back’ for bagel chips revival The General Mills brand taps into 90s nostalgia, enlisting Sir Mix-A-Lot to rework his iconic track for the first time in the song’s 30-year history. MarketingDive January 11, 2023January 11, 2023 < 1 min read General Mills 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Meals that are Handheld are a Grocerant Success Story Yes, we have just a couple of day before we ring in 2023. While many consumers are just starting to think about going a diet at the start of the year. I want to take a look back at 2021, within the grocerant niche and let you know that bread is back. So, according […] Grocerant Guru December 30, 2022December 30, 2022 4 min read Dept. BakeryDept. GroceryData & InsightsConsumersAmazonDept. Fresh PreparedGeneral MillsThick DataSustainabilityUnileverDept. FreshAssociatesDept. PerimeterMarketing: SocialOperations & Supply ChainPredictions and ForecastsShoppersRestaurants 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Purpose Jim Cramer’s Investing Club meeting Friday: Fed strategy, Club mantra, buying opportunities The Investing Club holds its “Morning Meeting” every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET.[[“value”:”Every weekday the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer holds a “Morning Meeting” livestream at 10:20 a.m. ET. Here’s a recap of Friday’s key moments. The Fed isn’t ready to stop Investing mantra reminder Looking to buy 1. The Fed isn’t ready to […] CNBC December 27, 2022December 27, 2022 2 min read StrategyEconomyResults & InvestmentPhilanthropyAssociatesSustainabilityMarketing: BroadcastGeneral MillsDept. GroceryData & InsightsCPG: Adult BeverageCostcoConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Margin recovery is focus for General Mills Supply disruptions, inflation contribute to volatile operating environment. Food Business News December 23, 2022December 23, 2022 < 1 min read General MillsSustainabilityEconomy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food General Mills Reports Fiscal 2023 Second-quarter Results and Raises Full-year Outlook “We continued to execute well and delivered strong top and bottom-line growth in the second quarter,” said General Mills Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jeff Harmening. BusinessWire - Conference Calls December 20, 2022December 20, 2022 4 min read General MillsPredictions and ForecastsExecutivesTechnology & InnovationSustainabilityStrategy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
Corporate Strategy The Honest Company Names CPG, Amazon Exec Carla Vernón as CEO Carla Vernón, a veteran executive of Amazon.com and General Mills, will lead the digital-native, celebrity-founded brand The Honest Company starting in January, the company announced Tuesday. The Honest Company, founded by actress Jessica Alba in 2012, sells clean and sustainable personal care, beauty, baby and household products online and in about 50,000 retail locations in the […] Marie Albiges December 14, 2022December 14, 2022 < 1 min read ExecutivesConsumersAmazonPredictions and ForecastsDept. FreshEconomyDept. HBCDept. Natural / OrganicDept. NonfoodSustainabilityGeneral MillsInternational - North AmericaOperations & Supply ChainTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing How General Mills is Using Its Loyalty Program to Create Mutual Value To achieve true loyalty, brands need to ensure they’re creating value for their customers. That value can be found in discounts, exclusive offers, access to unique products and experiences, and so much more. With an expansive portfolio of brands, General Mills wanted to think critically about what loyalty meant to its customers, and brainstorm unique […] Retail Remix Podcast December 5, 2022December 5, 2022 < 1 min read Marketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionGeneral MillsShoppersData & InsightsPricing & PromotionsConsumersPress ReleasePartnershipsMarketing: TradeMarketing: Direct & Personalization 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Blakemore and Bestway among the winners at FWD Gold Medal Awards Bestway was named top Retail Wholesaler at this year’s Federation of Wholesale Distributors (FWD) Gold Medal Awards, which took place last night at Old Billingsgate market in London. Judges said Bestway’s partnerships with suppliers had helped deliver “outstanding availability levels during the toughest trading period, through buying ahead, collaborative joint forecasting, backhauling stock to mitigate […] Talking Retail November 26, 2022November 26, 2022 < 1 min read General MillsInternational - UKPartnerships 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Reese’s Puffs envisions futuristic ‘Breakfastverse’ with high-end designer Along with the brand’s first metaverse activation, a new Ambush collaboration includes a “breakfast bowl-turned-purse” accessory retailing for $150. MarketingDive November 11, 2022November 11, 2022 < 1 min read Procter & GambleGeneral MillsMetaverseTrends: Tech 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery 3 Ways to Use Retail Media Advertising to Boost Your Bottom Line You may remember receiving weekly ad circulars in the mail that listed discounts at local grocery stores for popular products and brands. Before retail media advertising, these print ads, along with TV commercials, billboards, and other traditional media, were the de facto way for grocers to get the word out about products and specials. And […] Instacart News November 8, 2022November 8, 2022 4 min read InstacartMarketing: Retail MediaDeliveryConsumersMarketing: SocialData & InsightsESG and CSRTargetDept. NonfoodGeneral MillsShoppersConsultingPartnershipsPricing & PromotionsCompetitionMeta (Facebook)TwitterThick DataData VisualizationMarketing: In StoreMarketing: Digital MediaMarketing: TradeOwned Brands (Private Label)Marketing: BroadcastBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
Media & Marketing Twitter’s advertiser pool began draining months before Musk takeover, analysis finds The total number of brands on the app started slipping in the spring, while this week brought a formal pause from General Mills, Audi and others. MarketingDive November 4, 2022November 4, 2022 < 1 min read TwitterMarketing: SocialGeneral Mills 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Consumer brands hit pause on Twitter ads General Mills and Mondolez International are two of a growing list of companies that have hit pause on Twitter advertising as they wait to see what Elon Musk’s ownership will mean for the operation of the social media site. RetailWire November 4, 2022November 4, 2022 < 1 min read Marketing: SocialTwitterConsumersInternationalGeneral MillsESG and CSR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Purpose How audiences feel about Hispanic Heritage Month campaigns A survey of more than 1,000 people on how the campaigns landed. We’ve wrapped up Hispanic Heritage Month, and instead of celebrating campaigns — or doing the opposite and criticizing those that have fallen short — we wanted to take a broader look. How are people responding to brands’ HHM campaigns overall? What impact are […] PR Daily October 26, 2022October 27, 2022 5 min read InclusivityThick DataMarketing: SocialResults & InvestmentStrategyConsumersInternational - North AmericaInternational - UKGeneral MillsTwitterStore LocationStreamingExecutivesDept. GroceryDept. BeverageDept. Adult BevMars Inc.Agencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Evolution of Marketing and 20 Years of Marketoonist Last Friday marked 20 years of Marketoonist. On October 21, 2002, I published my very first marketing cartoon, then called Brand Camp. It was a cartoon on the 8 Types of Brand Managers. I had just started as an Associate Marketing Manager at General Mills, working on Yoplait. I emailed this first cartoon to 35 […] Tom Fishburne October 23, 2022October 23, 2022 4 min read Fun & HumorGeneral MillsDept. NonfoodAssociatesNestleInternational - UKDept. Frozen 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Lucky Charms joins mobile gaming craze with AR gem hunt Created with “Pokemon Go” developer Niantic, the experience ties into a limited-edition cereal that quickly sold out on store shelves earlier this year. MarketingDive October 6, 2022October 6, 2022 < 1 min read General Mills 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Gen Z, in Their Own Words: What They Really Want from Brands and Retailers Gen Z is arguably one of the most in-demand, and yet most elusive, generations of our time. While some brands claim to completely understand what these consumers really want, there are many times when Gen Z shoppers’ thoughts and behaviors don’t quite match up. And at a time when knowing and resonating with your customer […] Retail TouchPoints September 15, 2022September 15, 2022 6 min read ConsumersHealth & WellnessPartnershipsSustainabilityExecutivesMetaverseMarketing: SocialPackagingBrick and MortarData & InsightsDept. ApparelShoppersTrends: TechCOVID19ESG and CSROmnichannelRecommerceOperations & Supply ChainGeneral MillsMarketing: BrandMarketing: TradePredictions and ForecastsPricing & PromotionsDept. Natural / OrganicStreamingTechnology & InnovationInclusivityWalmartEconomyDept. Toys & GamesDept. NonfoodCVSDeliveryBig Data 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces INFLATION BITES: WHICH GROCERY PRODUCTS ARE ON TRACK FOR THE BIGGEST PRICE HIKES? Groceries have always been a big part of any household’s budget – but the past year has been a test for many. Inflation rose to a 40-year high of 9.1% in June, driven by the ongoing war in Ukraine, labor shortages, supply chain disruption and pent-up demand following Covid. By July, food-at-home prices were 10.9% […] www.yorktest.com September 8, 2022September 8, 2022 4 min read Dept. FreshEconomyDept. DairyDept. BeverageDept. GroceryConsumersPredictions and ForecastsHealth & WellnessDept. Adult BevDept. FuelDept. BakeryDept. RefrigeratedDept. PerimeterDept. NonfoodSustainabilityTechnology & InnovationAssociatesData & InsightsDept. Natural / OrganicShoppersCOVID19Results & InvestmentUnileverGeneral MillsConsultingPhilanthropyOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: SocialWalmart 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food General Mills confident in portfolio, organizational changes Harmening upbeat during presentation at Barclays conference. Food Business News September 8, 2022September 8, 2022 < 1 min read General Mills 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Execs from Aerie, Coach, Forever 21 to Demystify Gen Z at NYC Event Gen Z had $360 billion in disposable income in 2021 and this demographic’s spending power is always growing. To capitalize on this new market opportunity, brands and retailers must understand what Gen Z consumers want and expect from the brand experience. The Retail Influencer Network, an exclusive group of senior business leaders and influential investors […] Retail TouchPoints September 2, 2022September 2, 2022 2 min read ConsumersExecutivesMarketing: SocialSustainabilityShoppersMetaverseInclusivityAssociatesTrends: TechGeneral MillsDept. ApparelDept. Toys & GamesBig LotsData & InsightsDept. NonfoodConsultingESG and CSR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Nature Valley brings rewards to TikTok for sustainable back-to-school push App users can use the hashtag #ReTokForNature for the chance to win free merchandise from brands including L.L. Bean and Stasher. MarketingDive August 3, 2022August 3, 2022 < 1 min read TikTokSustainabilityMarketing: SocialHoliday & EventsGeneral Mills 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Nature Valley Launches First-Of-Its-Kind Rewards Shop on TikTok for Sustainable Families with Stephen “tWitch” Boss and Allison Holker-Boss MINNEAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–This back-to-school season, Nature Valley is launching a first-of-its-kind rewards program on TikTok for families who are making sustainable choices to reduce, reuse and recycle. Starting today, through September 11, families who share their sustainable practices via TikTok using the hashtag #ReTokForNature could receive a promo code infeed, granting them access to shop free […] BusinessWire - Supermarket August 2, 2022August 2, 2022 2 min read Marketing: SocialGeneral MillsSustainabilityTikTokHoliday & Events 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 4
Data & Insights Retail Traffic Trends #86: Change is coming to the retail industry From predominately digital stores going physical to physical stores going digital, it has become increasingly hard to predict where the industry is headed. After 7 years, Amazon is officially closing all of its book stores, switching its focus to its physical grocery stores. And as that happens, physical grocers are going digital to embrace […] Doorcounts July 29, 2022July 29, 2022 3 min read Data & InsightsBig DataDeliveryBrick and MortarStore LocationAmazonTechnology & InnovationMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionTrends: ShoppingWhole FoodsCompetitionCustomer ExperienceShoppersOperations & Supply ChainConsumersMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationGeneral MillsDept. FreshPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
International General Mills ramps up regenerative ag efforts in Canada Announces $2.5 million investment in Canada. Food Business News July 28, 2022July 28, 2022 < 1 min read International - North AmericaGeneral MillsResults & Investment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Kroger Boosts ‘Home Chef’ Meal Prep As Restaurant Take Out, Delivery Slump As skyrocketing food prices have cost-conscious consumers seeking lower-cost alternatives, The Kroger Co. is expanding the capacity of its ready-made meal and meal kit delivery business, Home Chef. The meal solutions company announced Tuesday (July 19) a new production center in Douglasville, Georgia, to increase the number of orders the company can fulfill and to […] Pymnts.com July 20, 2022July 22, 2022 2 min read ConsumersDeliveryRestaurantsInstacartDept. GroceryFood DeliveryHomeChefKrogerEconomyQ CommerceInternational - UKDoorDashExecutivesResults & InvestmentGeneral MillsDept. DeliDept. Fresh PreparedSustainabilityMarketing: In StoreMarketing: SocialOperations & Supply ChainPredictions and ForecastsStrategyAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer All About Shrinkflation and Its Impact As retail costs balloon, certain products deflate. Across retail categories, more manufacturers are making products smaller to offset rising costs, a practice called shrinkflation, or downsizing. Retail costs keep climbing, as U.S. inflation hit its highest one-year price hike in more than 40 years in March 2022. Global supply chain disruption has made raw materials, […] RangeMe July 14, 2022July 14, 2022 3 min read ConsumersEconomyPepsiCoDept. GroceryPackagingShoppersVendorsOwned Brands (Private Label)SustainabilityDept. FuelOmnichannelReturnsResults & InvestmentOperations & Supply ChainESG and CSRDept. BeverageDept. NonfoodDept. PharmacyMerchandisingMarketing: SocialLegal & CriminalBrick and MortarDept. PaperProcter & GambleGeneral MillsAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Department: Nonfood Corporate Strategy Corporate Finance ESG Media & Marketing Agencies & Vendors Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Holiday & Events Operations & Supply Chain Millennials Dominated Holiday Shopping Spend — Here’s What it Means for 2023 In a year when holiday spending on gifts, travel and entertainment was down 1 percent from the year prior, one age group bucked that trend in a huge way. Millennials, perhaps aided by increased incomes due to “The Great Reshuffle,” told us it would spend a whopping 11 percent more than it did in 2021, […] Written by Kelly Pedersen January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Department: Consumer Durables ESG Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Holiday & Events Operations & Supply Chain Stores & Formats Retail Traffic Trends #112: Consumer Habits 2023 While some trends come and go, there were a few trends that have stayed with consumers throughout the year. As online shopping continues to be a popular choice for consumers, physical stores can offer shoppers perks that e-commerce can’t replicate. This week we look at trends to increase foot traffic and customer loyalty. […] Written by Doorcounts January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery - Natural Channel: Grocery - Natural Data & Insights Technology & Innovation Stores & Formats Just Walk Out gives Whole Foods stores an edge, data shows The two stores in the chain outfitted with Amazon’s checkout-free technology did better in some ways than nearby locations without the automated system during the second half of 2022, Placer.ai found. Written by Grocery Dive January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Channel: Grocery Department: Food Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces ShopRite adds online filters to help shoppers choose products and recipes The improvements are intended to help shoppers find products and recipes that meet specific criteria, such as dairy-free, vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free. Written by Grocery Dive January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Department: Nonfood Data & Insights Technology & Innovation 7 online grocery trends for retailers to watch Online grocery shopping is here to stay. Top online grocery trends include AI tools, drone delivery, data security, and ready-made meals. Written by Future of Commerce January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked