Channel: Mass Walmart becomes grocery leader in the Pittsburgh market Walmart now has 25 percent of the grocery market share in Pittsburgh, knocking Giant Eagle out of the top slot for the first time in decades. Giant Eagle now has a 21 percent market share, according to Chain Store Guide. RetailWire April 11, 2023April 11, 2023 < 1 min read WalmartResults & InvestmentGiant Eagle 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Union leader says Giant Eagle wary about Kroger/Albertsons merger Wendell Young, president of United Food and Commercial Workers Local 1776, which represents workers at Giant Eagle, says the grocery is closely watching the Kroger/Albertsons merger even though Kroger has been out of the Pittsburgh market for decades. “They’re going to be able to acquire products much cheaper. If you’re Giant Eagle — whether they […] RetailWire March 27, 2023March 27, 2023 < 1 min read KrogerGiant EagleAssociatesMergersAlbertsons / SafewayDept. GroceryAcquisition 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation The Friday Checkout: Giant Eagle pushes out its tech-minded leader The retailer brought robots to its stores, became a cashierless-checkout pioneer and hatched plans for a tech campus during more than a decade under CEO Laura Shapira Karet’s leadership. Grocery Dive March 24, 2023March 24, 2023 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationGiant EagleTech: CashierlessExecutivesBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Giant Eagle makes a switch at the top Giant Eagle has parted ways with Laura Shapira Karet after 11 years running the grocer. Ms. Karet has been replaced on an interim basis by Bill Artman, formerly president of supermarkets, a 40-year veteran with the retailer. “We’re proud to see someone like him rise through our organization as a leader after starting his career […] RetailWire March 24, 2023March 24, 2023 < 1 min read Giant EagleShoppersExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Owned Brands (Private Label) PLMA’s 2023 Private Label Hall of Fame inductees NEW YORK – The Private Label Hall of Fame Class of 2023 was inducted last night during PLMA’s Annual Meeting & Leadership Conference in Orlando. Presented by PLMA and Store Brands magazine, the Private Label Hall of Fame was created in 2006 to recognize the men and women who have made significant contributions to the growth and […] MMR March 24, 2023March 24, 2023 2 min read Owned Brands (Private Label)ExecutivesData & InsightsGoogleAssociatesInternationalCVSWalgreensMerchandisingDept. GroceryDept. PetGiant EagleMarketing: BrandSave A LotSpartanNashTargetHealth & Wellness 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Longtime Giant Eagle CEO Laura Karet out after decade in the role Grocer names interim CEO and new board chairman Supermarket News March 23, 2023March 23, 2023 < 1 min read ExecutivesGiant Eagle 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Giant Eagle CEO abruptly departs The company has parted ways with Laura Shapira Karet, who served as chief executive since 2012, and named Bill Artman as its interim leader. Grocery Dive March 22, 2023March 22, 2023 < 1 min read ExecutivesGiant Eagle 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit Claire’s Aims High (and Wide) with Next-Gen Paris Store, U.S. Grocery Expansion Claire’s is celebrating the opening of its next-generation store in Paris with a Fashion Week event on March 6, 2023 that will spotlight the brand’s partnership with fashion designer Nicola Formichetti and V Magazine. At the same time the brand also is expanding its presence across grocery stores in the U.S. Parisian Store Offers Glimpse […] Retail TouchPoints March 6, 2023July 25, 2023 3 min read PartnershipsConsumersStore LocationDept. ApparelMetaverseMarketing: Social MediaPredictions and ForecastsExecutivesTrends: TechWalmartMeta (Facebook)Brick and MortarKrogerShoppersPricing & PromotionsPop UpsOperations & Supply ChainDept. FreshInternational - UKGovernmentGiant EagleMarketing: In StoreDept. GroceryESG and CSRAlbertsons / Safeway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Specialty Retailers Make Progress In Customer Satisfaction Scores The American Customer Satisfaction Index’s (ACSI) Retail and Consumer Shipping Study 2022-2023 is out, reporting that “while overall customer satisfaction with the Retail Trade sector slips 0.5% to a score of 74.7 (out of 100),” significant ground has been gained by a number of retailers, especially those with a specialty focus. Some excerpts: • “Customer […] MorningNewsBeat February 23, 2023February 23, 2023 2 min read ShoppersWalmartCostcoTargetBJ’s Wholesale ClubWegmansWalgreensTrader JoesSoutheastern GrocersWhole FoodsOperations & Supply ChainAhold DelhaizeHEBPublixLowesKrogerAmazonGiant EagleAlbertsons / SafewayAldiBest BuyBig LotsChewyConsumersDeliveryDept. ApparelDollar GeneralDollar TreeHome Depot 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Grocerants at the Intersection of Growth and Success The consumer is dynamic not static. At the intersection of consumer migration to new avenues of distribution, and the wiliness of chain restaurants to move with consumers fast enough, is year over year customer counts. It’s at the intersection that Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®, asks are you as […] Grocerant Guru February 22, 2023February 22, 2023 6 min read Dept. GroceryConsumersDept. Fresh PreparedDept. PerimeterData & InsightsRestaurantsBrick and MortarCOVID19Dept. FreshShoppersDept. DeliMarketing: In StoreHealth & WellnessDept. BakeryHy-VeePredictions and ForecastsInternationalDeliveryBOPISDept. BeverageWhole FoodsMerchandisingDept. Natural / OrganicConsultingDept. Adult BevDept. ApparelDept. NonfoodStore LocationResults & InvestmentPartnershipsOperations & Supply ChainExecutivesDept. Sporting goodsDept. RefrigeratedDept. DairyGiant EagleAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category Bing is quickly learning about the Grocerant Niche Are You Top of the day to you! The team at Foodservice Solutions® wants to thank Microsoft’s Bingfor writing today’s Blog. Our team ask some basic questions about the grocerant niche and here is what Bing came up with: According to the web search results, Steven Johnson is the founder of Foodservice Solutions® and the resident […] Grocerant Guru February 20, 2023February 20, 2023 3 min read Dept. GroceryConsumersRestaurantsBrick and MortarData & InsightsDept. FreshSustainabilityDept. Fresh PreparedAlbertsons / SafewayMarketing: Social MediaKrogerWaWaWhole FoodsEconomyDept. ApparelMarketing: In StoreShoppersAssociatesDept. PerimeterHealth & WellnessInclusivityOperations & Supply ChainPepsiCoPredictions and ForecastsPricing & PromotionsStrategyGiant Eagle7-Eleven & Speedway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Grove Debuts its Eco-Friendly Products at Walmart, Expands Amazon Assortment In a move that will put its products in more than 5,000 brick-and-mortar stores, later this month Grove will launch its flagship home care brand, Grove Co., on Amazon and at select Walmart stores and on Walmart.com. Since 2021, Grove has been selling its plastic-free personal care brand Peach not Plastic and vegan skincare brand […] Retail TouchPoints February 15, 2023February 15, 2023 2 min read WalmartAmazonMerchandisingAcquisitionSustainabilityConsumersBrick and MortarTargetCVSMeijerPodcastsKrogerHealth & WellnessGiant EagleFlagship StoresExecutivesResults & InvestmentHEB 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Giant Eagle To Stop Sending Printed Ad Flyers The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that Giant Eagle announced that “starting next month, it will stop delivering its weekly ad flyer. Instead, shoppers will have to create a digital account so they can find out what produce and deli meat is on sale. The weekly ad will be delivered to customers’ email. “Although customers won’t receive […] MorningNewsBeat February 8, 2023February 8, 2023 < 1 min read Marketing: PrintGiant EagleShoppersDept. Fresh PreparedDept. DeliCOVID19Dept. FreshPredictions and ForecastsDept. Perimeter 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
Technology & Innovation Google Cloud unveils AI tool to tackle shelf inventory accuracy Ahead of the NRF Big Show taking place this week in NYC, Alphabet’s cloud division announced the development of a new machine vision algorithm capable of accurately taking stock of on-shelf inventory via cameras mounted on ceilings or used by employees (either the human or robotic). The system draws on a database of over a […] RetailWire January 16, 2023January 16, 2023 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationOperations & Supply ChainMerchandisingGoogleTech: RoboticsGiant EagleAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Grove Collaborative’s Low Stock Price Could Lead to NYSE Delisting Grove Collaborative, which offers a range of sustainable household and personal care items, faces delisting on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) if its share price doesn’t rise within six months. The NYSE, which alerted Grove about the problem in a Dec. 14, 2022 Securities and Exchange Commission filing, requires companies to maintain a share […] Retail TouchPoints December 22, 2022December 22, 2022 2 min read SustainabilityAcquisitionGovernmentResults & InvestmentMeijerPredictions and ForecastsIndustry Conferences and EventsMerchandisingMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationGiant EagleExecutivesDept. NonfoodData & InsightsPricing & PromotionsTarget 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Top CPG and Retail Trend Predictions to Watch in 2023 As another tumultuous year ends, we eagerly anticipate what’s to come in the following twelve months. Here are the top CPG and retail trends we predict will be top-of-mind for retailers, brands, and consumers in 2023: 1. Direct-to-consumer Direct-to-consumer (DTC) is a retail model where brands sell directly to new customers, eliminating the need to […] RangeMe December 1, 2022December 1, 2022 5 min read ConsumersTechnology & InnovationHealth & WellnessVendorsPredictions and ForecastsOwned Brands (Private Label)ShoppersData & InsightsESG and CSROperations & Supply ChainConsultingTrends: RetailMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationEconomyPackagingDept. Natural / OrganicMarketing: In Storesocial commerceMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionDept. GroceryMeta (Facebook)OmnichannelDept. BeverageReturnsCOVID19SustainabilityInclusivityMerchandisingTargetPricing & PromotionsResults & InvestmentStrategyDept. NonfoodThick DataTikTokTrends: ManufacturerDept. PerimeterCustomer ExperienceData VisualizationDeliveryDept. FreshDept. HBCWalmartGiant EagleBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
Channel: Delivery DoorDash boosts presence in grocery retail arena New online grocery, food delivery partnerships include Sprouts, EG America, Giant Eagle Supermarket News September 20, 2022September 20, 2022 < 1 min read Food DeliveryDoorDashPartnershipsGiant EagleEG AmericaDept. GroceryDelivery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Giant Eagle brings Flashfood to all supermarkets Rollout of food waste reduction and savings program follows strong customer response Supermarket News July 26, 2022July 25, 2023 2 min read Dept. GroceryGiant EagleSustainabilityShoppers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Cooler Screen Builds Visionary Leadership and Advisory Teams for Accelerated Growth Accomplished executives will accelerate Cooler Screens' mission to transform the consumer experience and solidify its role as a strategic digital media platform for retail. Cooler Screens May 23, 2022July 5, 2022 4 min read ExecutivesDept. BeverageConsumersData & InsightsOmnichannelTechnology & InnovationMarketing: Retail MediaShoppersMarketing: In StorePartnershipsInsight ProvidersWalgreensPhilanthropyAmazonMerchandisingBrick and MortarResults & InvestmentCustomer ExperienceOperations & Supply ChainStrategyTrader JoesBig DataAgenciesDept. GroceryCVSGiant EagleMarketing: Digital MediaKrogerAIHealth & WellnessESG and CSRTrends: MarketingTech: IoTPredictions and ForecastsdunnhumbyMarketing: ShopperAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Cooler Screens Partners With Place Exchange to Connect Brands With Programmatic In-store Advertising Cooler Screens, which is creating the world’s largest in-store digital media platform, unveils a partnership with Place Exchange for programmatic ad buying opportunities of in-store media for omnichannel ad campaigns. Cooler Screens May 18, 2022May 19, 2022 3 min read ConsumersPartnershipsMarketing: Digital MediaMarketing: In StoreOmnichannelTechnology & InnovationMarketing: Retail MediaShoppersAgenciesWalgreensDept. BeverageBrick and MortarPhilanthropyMerchandisingPricing & PromotionsMarketing: OOHDept. GroceryCVSExecutivesKrogerGiant EagleHealth & WellnessDept. HBCOperations & Supply ChainOwned Brands (Private Label)DeliveryData & InsightsCOVID19TargetTech: IoT 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
RetailWit QuickWit Daily QuickWit (8/13) – Top Retail News of the Day Friday, Hip Hop, and Retail News—the perfect combination. Check out the album while reading what’s happening in Retail: Walmart names Publicis Groupe as new Media Agency. Walmart and Publicis have been working together for quite some time, and Publicis will now own both creative and media capabilities. Walmart, with their investment in retail media, ecomm, […] RetailWit August 13, 2021July 12, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. BeverageAgenciesData & InsightsDept. GroceryMarketing: BroadcastWalmartCOVID19Results & InvestmentMarketing: Retail MediaData VisualizationMarketing: In StoreShoppersHealth & WellnessTechnology & InnovationCryptoGiant Eagle 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
Retailer Media Channel: Mass Corporate Strategy Partnerships & Alt Profit Media & Marketing Retailer Media Agencies & Vendors Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Kroger Delivers its First-Party Data to the Yahoo DSP Yahoo Advertising and Kroger Precision Marketing (KPM) — the retail media business of Kroger, powered by 84.51° — are teaming up to bring Kroger’s first-party, purchase-based audiences to the Yahoo Demand-Side Platform (DSP). Yahoo DSP advertisers can now activate KPM’s audiences to reach targeted consumers with their advertising and measure campaign results. While off-site advertising […] Written by Retail TouchPoints May 2, 2024May 2, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Technology & Innovation Amazon services outpace retail growth in Q1 The e-commerce giant’s third-party services, advertising, subscriptions and cloud unit generated double-digit revenue increases in the period. Written by RetailDive May 1, 2024May 2, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Channel: Grocery - Natural Department: Nonfood Corporate Finance Media & Marketing Retailer Media Data & Insights International Technology & Innovation Stores & Formats Amazon tops expectations for revenue, earnings SEATTLE – Amazon posted better-than-expected revenue and earnings in the quarter ended March 31. Net sales increased 13% from a year earlier to $143.3 billion. The company reported first-quarter net income of $10.4 billion, or 98 cents a diluted share, compared to $3.2 billion a year earlier. Amazon’s operating income surged to $15.3 billion, up […] Written by MMR May 1, 2024May 2, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers 5 things top news: Kroger tries to strengthen merger deal The most impactful news in the grocery industry for the week ending April 26 Written by Supermarket News April 30, 2024April 30, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Department & Category Department: Food Department: HBC Corporate Strategy ESG Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Associates & Employees Stores & Formats Walmart to close all 51 health centers BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart today said it has made the “difficult decision” to close its Walmart Health and Walmart Virtual Care clinics, citing a lack of profitability. “The decision to close all 51 health centers across five states and shut down the virtual care offering was not easy. We understand this change affects lives – […] Written by MMR April 30, 2024May 1, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked