Media & Marketing Baseball is Back Trading Cards are ‘IN” LankyBox Kitchen’s Trading Cards are Fun What is the best food marketing job in the foodservice sector? It has to be a food marketing director at a virtual kitchen. According to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru®at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® who stated, “virtual restaurants, virtual brands start with a blank sheet and are not restricted to a set of self-imposed […] Grocerant Guru March 14, 2023March 14, 2023 3 min read Dept. GroceryMarketing: SocialData & InsightsRestaurantsMeta (Facebook)TwitterDept. DairyPackagingDeliveryGhost KitchenPricing & PromotionsPartnershipsESG and CSRUnileverMarketing: BrandExecutivesDept. FreshConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel & Retailers Chipotle Launches New Concept From A Ghost Kitchen Food & Wine reports that Chipotle is launching a new bowl-centric foodservice concept: “Opening in March in Santa Monica, Farmesa will feature the same customizable options Chipotle is loved for. Guests will have the option of building a bowl, which includes a protein, green or grain, two sides, a choice of five sauces, and toppings. […] MorningNewsBeat February 16, 2023February 16, 2023 2 min read Ghost KitchenRestaurantsDept. GroceryHoliday & EventsDeliveryBOPISDept. Adult BevDept. BeverageConsumersPartnershipsDept. FreshFood DeliveryBrick and MortarShoppersDoorDashUbereats 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel & Retailers Chipotle Mexican Grill to launch new spinoff, Farmesa Fresh Eatery, in a ghost kitchen [[“value”:”Farmesa marks Chipotle’s first spinoff attempt during CEO Brian Niccol’s tenure and will have a soft opening in late February.”]] CNBC February 16, 2023February 16, 2023 < 1 min read Ghost KitchenRestaurantsInternational - North AmericaDept. FreshExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Drone delivery and checkout-free stores: RTIH’s biggest retail technology articles on LinkedIn We’re big fans of LinkedIn and are busy building an amazing community of retail tech enthusiasts on the social media platform. These are the articles that are currently on their radars, including Walmart, DroneUp, MAPCO, Grabango, Currys, Co-op, and Just Eat. Walmart drone delivery service hits Arizona, Texas and Florida markets with DroneUp Walmart’s drone […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub December 26, 2022December 26, 2022 4 min read Technology & InnovationMarketing: SocialTwitterDeliveryTech: CashierlessBrick and MortarWalmartShoppersPartnershipsDept. HBCConsumersInternational - UKPredictions and ForecastsFood DeliveryExecutivesDept. NonfoodQ CommerceTrends: TechOmnichannelOperations & Supply ChainData & InsightsESG and CSRTrends: RetailTech: AR and VRStore LocationGhost KitchenPricing & PromotionsGoogleMetaverseAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel & Retailers Worth Reading: Ghost Kitchens, Phantom Business Willamette Week has a long piece about the growth – and now, the apparent retreat – of the ghost kitchen business ion Portland, Oregon. Here’s how WW frames the story: “A few years ago, restaurants started sprouting up in Portland like toadstools, with names like Mr. Beast Burger, Sticky Wings and Man vs. Fries. They […] MorningNewsBeat December 19, 2022December 19, 2022 2 min read Ghost KitchenRestaurantsDept. GroceryTechnology & InnovationCOVID19EconomyUbereatsGrubhubFood DeliveryDept. DairyDeliveryAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category Kroger welcomes Saladworks at in-store Kitchen United Mix Food Halls Two food halls within the grocer’s stores in Columbus, Ohio, now offer on-the-go meals, takeout and delivery from the fast casual chain. Grocery Dive December 17, 2022December 17, 2022 < 1 min read Dept. GroceryMarketing: In StoreKrogerGhost KitchenRestaurantsDeliveryBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Startup Stories interview: Jack Green and Brandon Neman, founders of bodo RTIH gets the lowdown on bodo, which was founded by former CloudKitchens and Deliveroo executives and offers e-commerce brands a plug-in that facilitates one hour and same-day delivery directly from their website or store. RTIH: Tell us about yourselves and bodo JG and BN: bodo is a logistics platform enabling brands to our customers eco-friendly […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub December 14, 2022December 14, 2022 3 min read ShoppersDeliveryConsumersHoliday & EventsSustainabilityData & InsightsQ CommerceOmnichannelMarketing: In StoreTechnology & InnovationPredictions and ForecastsOperations & Supply ChainExecutivesInternationalMarketing: UGCPackagingAmazonGhost KitchenCustomer ExperienceInternational - UKAcquisitionDept. HBCMarketing: SocialMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionStrategyPricing & PromotionsPartnershipsAssociatesMeta (Facebook) 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category Two Ohio Kroger Stores Add Saladworks To Their Kitchen United Food Halls Two Kroger stores in the Columbus, Ohio, market are adding menu items from Saladworks to the new Kitchen United Mix Food Hall locations situated in those stores … “Kitchen United’s Mix Food Hall provides customers with a seamless takeout experience, offering a variety of restaurant brands and menu options including Saladworks,” the announcement says. Delivery […] MorningNewsBeat December 14, 2022December 14, 2022 < 1 min read Dept. GroceryKrogerBrick and MortarGhost KitchenDept. FreshRestaurantsDept. PerimeterDeliveryCompetitionPricing & PromotionsConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel & Retailers Doritos opens ghost kitchen catering to late-night cravings Doritos After the Dark runs through the winter solstice and features globally inspired dishes, like a sandwich based on a banh mi. MarketingDive December 14, 2022December 14, 2022 < 1 min read Ghost KitchenPepsiCoDept. Fresh Prepared 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel & Retailers Kroger outsources prepared foods with Kitchen United MIX Cincinnati-based Kroger’s latest foray into outsourcing prepared foods for sale in its fresh perimeters is a Kitchen United MIX facility in one of its Dallas stores. SMP Deli Prepared November 23, 2022November 25, 2022 < 1 min read KrogerGhost KitchenDept. FreshBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Blondery – a Cloud Kitchen That Went from Home Baking to a DTC Empire in a Week Auzerais went from baking for friends to building a DTC bakery empire in a week. Yes, you read that right. This exponential growth has been documented by multiple publications. Currently, Blondery ships over 75,000 shipments per week nationwide. So how did this huge success happen, and how does Auzerais handle it all? We sat with […] Latest Shipment November 18, 2022November 18, 2022 10 min read Data & InsightsDeliveryShoppersMarketing: SocialHoliday & EventsOperations & Supply ChainPackagingGhost KitchenMeta (Facebook)Technology & InnovationHealth & WellnessDept. GroceryDept. Natural / OrganicUnileverDept. BakeryDept. FreshCustomer ExperienceRestaurantsESG and CSRDept. LaundryMarketing: UGCDept. PerimeterDept. DairyDept. ApparelAssociatesWeatherDept. NonfoodDept. RefrigeratedAmazonMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationStore LocationStrategyTikTokDept. FrozenAgencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Restaurants Kroger to add ghost kitchens to three Ohio stores The grocery chain is working with Kitchen United to bring the to-go food halls, which will let shoppers order from multiple restaurants at once, to supermarkets in the state’s capital region. Grocery Dive November 2, 2022November 2, 2022 < 1 min read KrogerBrick and MortarShoppersResults & InvestmentRestaurantsGhost KitchenDept. Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery Virtual Chicken Concept Takes Flight There have been several stories out there about how Hooters is teaming up with NASCAR driver Chase Elliott on a new virtual chicken format that will deliver a variety of poultry dishes via Grubhub, DoorDash and Uber Eats. The items will be delivered from some 196 Hooters locations around the country, but will not be […] MorningNewsBeat November 1, 2022November 1, 2022 < 1 min read RestaurantsGhost KitchenFood DeliveryUbereatsGrubhubDoorDashDept. Fresh 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category Everytable Expanding the Halo of Better For You Building a brand with the ‘halo’ of better for you is the undercurrent driving a number of chain restaurant start-ups, and one outstanding grocerant niche Ready-2-Eat and Heat-N-Eat fresh food retailer. That retailer is Everytableas regular readers of this blog know our own Grocerant Guru® Steven Johnson believes “Everytable has the best messaging within […] Grocerant Guru October 5, 2022October 5, 2022 4 min read Dept. GroceryHealth & WellnessData & InsightsStore LocationRestaurantsBrick and MortarResults & InvestmentEconomyDeliveryESG and CSRShoppersDept. FreshDept. PerimeterExecutivesGhost KitchenInclusivityMarketing: SocialOperations & Supply ChainPartnershipsPepsiCoPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem Groceryshop 2022: Top Retail Influencers’ Key Takeaways The RETHINK team visited Las Vegas from September 19-22 for Groceryshop 2022. While there, we had the opportunity to speak with many of our Top Retail Influencers and learn about their event experience. #TRI2022 members- Ricardo Belmar, Michael LeBlanc, Jeff Roster, Melissa Minkow, Bryan Gildenberg, Andrea Leigh, and Stewart Samuel- all shared their thoughts on […] Rethink Retail October 3, 2022October 4, 2022 5 min read Industry Conferences and EventsTechnology & InnovationMarketing: Retail MediaData & InsightsMarketing: SocialConsumersGhost KitchenSustainabilityExecutivesAssociatesOmnichannelShoppersBrick and MortarDept. GroceryInternational - North AmericaPredictions and ForecastsInclusivityWhole FoodsCustomer ExperienceBOPISMetaverseInstacartEconomyCOVID19StrategyOperations & Supply ChainPodcastsMarketing: In StoreMarketing: TradeMarketing: BrandDoorDashFood DeliveryPartnershipsTrends: TechVendorsDeliveryBigTechAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel & Retailers Longo’s Brings Ghost Kitchen Concept Inside Toronto Store Toronto-based Longo’s announced that its Liberty Village store now is hosting a Kitchen Hub ghost kitchen – the first to open inside a grocery store in the city, and the beginning of what the two companies call “a longer term partnership.” According to the announcement, Kitchen Hub “has four new kitchens at Longo’s Liberty Village. […] MorningNewsBeat September 29, 2022September 29, 2022 2 min read Ghost KitchenRestaurantsDept. GroceryDept. BakeryDept. PerimeterDeliveryPartnershipsMarketing: BrandTechnology & InnovationSustainabilityStore LocationInternational - North AmericaNestleKrogerExecutivesDept. Fresh PreparedUnileverAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category Couche-Tard Prepares For A More Food-Centric C-Future Bloomberg has a story about how Circle K owner Alimentation Couche-Tard is developing a series of tactics designed to serve a core strategy – growing its food sales to represent between 20 and 25 percent of sales. The impetus comes from a recognition that the company is too dependent on fuel sales and profits at […] MorningNewsBeat September 26, 2022September 26, 2022 2 min read Dept. GroceryAlimentation Couche-TardCircle KPredictions and ForecastsBrick and MortarRestaurantsOperations & Supply ChainInternationalAcquisitionConsumersCompetitionAssociatesGhost KitchenShoppersCOVID19DeliveryStrategyExecutivesKrogerMarketing: In StoreDept. Fuel 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category Longo's opens Toronto's first virtual food hall inside grocery store Canadian grocer kicks off long-term partnership with ghost kitchen operator Kitchen Hub Supermarket News September 23, 2022September 23, 2022 < 1 min read Dept. GroceryGhost KitchenPartnershipsInternational - North America 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Delivery drivers look to unionize in Chicago The labor movement is a huge part of the food and beverage industry right now. Over 200 Starbucks stores have voted to unionize. And now, gig delivery workers are starting to organize. On Sunday, gig drivers for Lyft, Uber, DoorDash, Grubhub and others in Chicago joined a national coalition of gig drivers called Justice for […] fooddeliverynews.com August 16, 2022August 16, 2022 2 min read DeliveryFood DeliveryDept. GroceryGhost KitchenDoorDashAssociatesMarketing: SocialMeta (Facebook)RestaurantsDept. BeverageMarketing: BrandBrick and MortarGrubhubTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel & Retailers Capriotti’s, Wing Zone expand ghost kitchen operations through agreement Fast casual brands Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop and Wing Zone have signed an agreement with RaaS (Restaurant as a Service) to expand through ghost kitchens in California, Oregon and Washington state. “RaaS is the pre-eminent management company for ghost kitchens and we are eager to partner with an industry leader to help expand our brands into […] fooddeliverynews.com August 12, 2022August 12, 2022 < 1 min read Ghost KitchenOperations & Supply ChainPartnershipsRestaurantsConsumersOwned Brands (Private Label)Dept. Fresh Prepared 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel & Retailers How Kitchen United’s new access to grocery stores, malls will fuel its growth With $100 million in fresh funding under its belt, the ghost kitchen operator will build out its tech stack and expand within new and existing markets. Grocery Dive July 29, 2022July 29, 2022 < 1 min read Ghost KitchenDept. FuelBrick and MortarTechnology & InnovationDept. Fresh 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel & Retailers BK’s parent, Couche-Tard and Kroger invest in ghost kitchen provider Kitchen United Kitchen United raised $100 million from a group of investors that include Alimentation Couche-Tard, Kroger, Restaurant Brands International and Simon Property Group. The latest round brings Kitchen United’s fundraising to $175 million. RetailWire July 27, 2022July 27, 2022 < 1 min read Ghost KitchenKrogerInternationalRestaurantsAlimentation Couche-Tard 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel & Retailers Kroger, Couche-Tard invest in Kitchen United Ghost kitchen operator receives new funding to drive U.S. expansion Supermarket News July 25, 2022July 26, 2022 3 min read Ghost KitchenKroger 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel & Retailers Kroger invests in Kitchen United The grocer, which features Kitchen United locations inside two stores, was part of the ghost kitchen firm’s $100 million Series C funding round. Grocery Dive July 25, 2022July 25, 2022 < 1 min read Ghost KitchenKrogerStart UpsBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Restaurants Dallas Restaurants Kroger Curbside Meals are on the Menu Regular readers of this blog know that Kroger wants to become a distributor of choice for restaurants in the Dallas area now they want to sell lunch and dinner to your customers. According to Steven Johnson, Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® It just might work better than many of you think. […] Grocerant Guru July 21, 2022July 21, 2022 3 min read RestaurantsKrogerGhost KitchenDept. GroceryBig DataData & InsightsDept. FreshStore LocationBOPISPredictions and ForecastsDept. DeliDeliveryExecutivesDept. PerimeterMerchandisingDept. Fresh PreparedPartnershipsDept. Pet 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Kroger adds virtual food court to Dallas store Kroger has opened a “restaurant hub” with Kitchen United MIX at one of the grocery chain’s stores in Dallas. “We are always looking for new and unique ways to help our customers answer the ‘What’s for dinner tonight?’ question,” Keith Shoemaker, president of the Kroger Dallas Division, said in a statement. “The collaboration with Kitchen […] RetailWire July 19, 2022July 20, 2022 < 1 min read KrogerDept. GroceryRestaurantsGhost KitchenDept. PerimeterDept. FreshBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category Kroger opens ‘virtual food court’ at Dallas store The newest Kitchen United Mix location houses several local and national restaurants and allows customers to bundle food from multiple brands into one pickup or delivery order. Grocery Dive July 19, 2022July 19, 2022 < 1 min read Dept. GroceryKrogerStore LocationRestaurantsGhost KitchenDeliveryBOPIS 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category Kroger store in Dallas adds ‘virtual food court’ Restaurant hub marks third location with Kitchen United MIX Supermarket News July 18, 2022July 18, 2022 < 1 min read KrogerDept. GroceryStore LocationRestaurantsGhost Kitchen 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights TGI Fridays Virtual Line Extension Success Regular readers of this blog know that it has been nearly one year after announcing the initial partnership, sushi is now available for dine-in at 17 TGI Friday’slocations, in addition to traditional virtual – ghost kitchens and availability through third-party delivery adding top line sales and bottom-line profits. If you remember, it was Steven […] Grocerant Guru July 14, 2022July 14, 2022 4 min read KraftHeinzRestaurantsGhost KitchenBig DataPartnershipsData & InsightsDept. Fresh PreparedShoppersResults & InvestmentAssociatesCOVID19DeliveryMarketing: SocialInternationalPackagingDept. FreshDoorDashExecutivesOperations & Supply ChainFood DeliveryUbereats 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel & Retailers Your Views: Ghost Story We wrote yesterday about Kroger’s successful ghost kitchen initiative, prompting one MNB reader to ask: What’s a ghost kitchen? Fair point – I shouldn’t assume that all MNB readers are familiar with all the things we write about here. EHL Insights defines a ghost kitchen this way: Ghost kitchens are also referred to as micro-cloud […] MorningNewsBeat July 14, 2022July 14, 2022 2 min read Ghost KitchenRestaurantsDeliveryKrogerTechnology & InnovationDept. GroceryExecutivesFood DeliveryPartnershipsResults & InvestmentStart UpsStore LocationData & InsightsBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass International Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Tesco infuriates shoppers as it slashes Clubcard points value Supermarket giant Tesco came under fire following the announcement that it will be reducing the value of Clubcard reward vouchers from June 2023. The reduction will come into force after… The post Tesco infuriates shoppers as it slashes Clubcard points value appeared first on Latest Retail Technology News From Across The Globe – Charged. Written by ChargedRetail March 21, 2023March 21, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Corporate Strategy Corporate Finance Partnerships & Alt Profit Media & Marketing Agencies & Vendors Data & Insights International Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation aisle 3 exits the CSS business and uses proceeds to support growth in sneaker category AI powered shopping platform aisle 3 has completed the sale of its Google Comparison Shopping Site (CSS) service to Product Hero. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, other than it being all cash. The sale consolidates market share for CSS service provider Product Hero, which works with the likes of Rituals and Ikea. […] Written by Retail Technology Innovation Hub March 17, 2023March 17, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation The Daily QuickWit (3/17): The Top Retail News The top retail news and most read stories in commerce. Written by RetailWit March 17, 2023March 21, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit Partnerships & Alt Profit Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Kroger lands deal for self-driving truck deliveries Get ready because the empty truck cabs in motion are coming. Gatik, which is involved in autonomous middle-mile logistics, has announced a multi-year commercial collaboration to transport customer orders within Kroger’s Dallas distribution network. The operations will launch in a few weeks. Under the collaboration, Gatik’s medium-duty autonomous box trucks will transport fresh, customer-favorite products from […] Written by Supermarket News March 17, 2023March 17, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Channel: Grocery Department & Category Department: Beverage Department: Food Corporate Strategy Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Merchandising Owned Brands (Private Label) Albertsons Redesigns and Expands Open Nature Own Label Line Albertsons yesterday unveiled what it said was “the redesign of its Open Nature brand as the company strives to become the brand of choice for those health-conscious shoppers seeking a more balanced lifestyle. Open Nature, which is part of Albertsons Cos. Own Brands portfolio, provides shoppers with tasty foods made with thoughtfully chosen ingredients that […] Written by MorningNewsBeat March 17, 2023March 17, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked