Channel: Delivery Wednesday Eye-Openers With brief, occasional, italicized and sometimes gratuitous commentary… • DoorDash To Acquire Deliveroo From the New York Times: “DoorDash announced two deals worth billions of dollars on Tuesday, saying it has agreed to acquire Deliveroo, the British food delivery company, and SevenRooms, a platform used by hotels and restaurants to manage reservations and marketing. “The […] MorningNewsBeat May 7, 2025May 7, 2025 5 min read Food DeliveryDeliveryGovernmentBankruptcyDept. GroceryInstacartExecutivesAmazonRite AidDoorDashEconomyHealth & WellnessQ CommerceBrick and MortarAhold DelhaizeTechnology & InnovationVendorsAcquisitionInternational - UKGLP-1StrategyConsumersCompetitionWalgreensESG and CSRRestaurantsOperations & Supply ChainPricing & PromotionsRegional GroceryDept. NonfoodResults & InvestmentShopifyLegal & CriminalTrends: FinanceDept. Pharmacy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Danone’s CMO on adapting advertising as GLP-1 upends the food industry Linda Bethea details how the marketer of brands including Oikos and Silk is approaching emerging channels and artificial intelligence. MarketingDive April 1, 2025April 1, 2025 < 1 min read DanoneGLP-1ExecutivesDept. GroceryAITechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Zepbound copycats remain online despite FDA ban Copycat versions of Eli Lilly’s diabetes drug Mounjaro and obesity drug Zepbound were supposed to go away this week. They’re still available on some websites. CNBC March 21, 2025March 21, 2025 < 1 min read GovernmentHealth & WellnessGLP-1 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights The Top 15 U.S. Pharmacies of 2024: Market Shares and Revenues at the Biggest Chains, PBMs, and Specialty Pharmacies Next week, Drug Channels Institute (DCI) will release our 2025 Economic Report on U.S. Pharmacies and Pharmacy Benefit Managers. It’s the 16th edition of our popular and comprehensive examination of the entire U.S. drug pricing, reimbursement, and dispensing system. For 2024, DCI estimates that total prescription dispensing revenues at retail, mail, long-term care, and specialty […] Drug Channels March 12, 2025March 12, 2025 3 min read Data & InsightsDept. PharmacyMarketing: Social MediaMeta (Facebook)GLP-1EconomyBrokers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Private Label Booms: Reshaping the US Retail Landscape Should heritage brands be afraid of private label? The jury is still out as Private Label is certainly having its moment in the spotlight. Fueled by factors like inflation and dwindling brand loyalty, private label is making waves across major consumer product categories. And it’s not just about snagging a bargain, consumers are flocking to […] Mintel March 6, 2025March 6, 2025 5 min read ConsumersOwned Brands (Private Label)WalmartPredictions and ForecastsTrader JoesConsultingShoppersTrends: RetailDept. NonfoodDept. HBCCostcoGoogleDept. Toys & GamesPackagingGLP-1WalgreensDept. ApparelTechnology & InnovationStrategyAmazonDept. GroceryMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationGovernmentHealth & WellnessEconomyTargetTrends: ConsumerDept. OTCRegional GroceryPricing & PromotionsPress ReleaseDept. PetDept. FreshMarketing: Brand 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem Live from CAGNY 2025 with RBC Capital Markets’ Nik Modi The CPG Guys interview RBC Capital Markets’ Managing Director Nik Modi at the 2025 Consumer Analyst Group of New York conference in Orlando FL. Follow Nik Modi on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nik-modi-675926/ Follow RBC Capital Markets on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rbc-capital-markets/ Follow RBC Capital online at: https://www.rbccm.com/en/ We Ask Nik about these topics: Volume Growth projections universally […] The CPG Guys February 25, 2025February 25, 2025 < 1 min read Results & InvestmentMarketing: Social MediaIndustry Conferences and EventsMarketing: Retail MediaStrategyPodcastsTechnology & InnovationBrokersConsumersGoogleOmnichannelMerchandisingHealth & WellnessGLP-1EconomyDept. Natural / OrganicOwned Brands (Private Label) 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category Game Day Glory: The Super Bowl is a Feast for Families and Foodies Alike When it comes to football’s biggest night of the year, there’s one thing every fan can rally behind—delicious food shared with family and friends. The Super Bowl isn’t just a game; it’s a celebration, a tradition, and an all-out feast! Steven Johnson, Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® wants you to enjoy […] Grocerant Guru February 6, 2025February 6, 2025 4 min read Dept. GroceryHoliday & EventsData & InsightsShoppersConsumersDept. FreshSustainabilityHealth & WellnessStrategyDept. RefrigeratedPackagingOwned Brands (Private Label)Dept. PerimeterPepsiCoDept. DairyMeta (Facebook)Marketing: TradeMarketing: Social MediaGLP-1Dept. ApparelBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces GLP-1 drugs present opportunity to sports nutrition brands GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic have changed the game for weight loss supplements, but they could also bring new consumers to sports nutrition as users report being more active. Find out more. New Hope Network February 4, 2025February 4, 2025 < 1 min read GLP-1Consumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Rethinking Work: Our Interview with Rishad Tobaccowala Joining us to discuss his brilliant new book Rethinking Work: Seismic Changes in the Where, When & Why, is author, speaker, and trusted advisor Rishad Tobaccowala. Rishad returns to the pod to share important themes in how work is changing in profound ways and what leaders need to do to respond to emerging and powerful new […] Remarkable Retail Podcast February 4, 2025February 4, 2025 2 min read Technology & InnovationAIGeneral BusinessInternational - North AmericaPodcastsMarketing: Social MediaWalmartDept. GroceryReturnsGovernmentResults & InvestmentRestaurantsPredictions and ForecastsStreamingMeta (Facebook)StrategyTikTokGoogleGLP-1ESG and CSREconomyDept. ApparelData & InsightsBankruptcyAmazonMarketing: Broadcast 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Unboxed: 7 natural products for GLP-1 support Discover the new class of natural supplements and foods that are helping consumers manage weight and appetite, as well as the side effects of using semaglutides, known as GLP-1. New Hope Network January 29, 2025January 29, 2025 < 1 min read Dept. Natural / OrganicConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation 2025 Provocative Predictions for Retail’s Future: Part 2 We wrap up the second batch of Steve’s provocative annual retail predictions with a focus on (mostly) educated guesses for the department store sector, what’s next for Target, whether a new retail apocalypse is on the horizon, the outlook for deal making, and the impact of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic. All this plus a few […] Remarkable Retail Podcast January 28, 2025January 29, 2025 2 min read Technology & InnovationAIPredictions and ForecastsPodcastsMarketing: Social MediaPartnershipsInternational - North AmericaDept. ApparelWalmartDept. GroceryMeta (Facebook)StrategyStreamingTargetAmazonOwned Brands (Private Label)ESG and CSRMarketing: BroadcastTikTokGoogleExecutivesTrends: RetailData & InsightsRecommerce 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights What’s Next for Ozempic and Weight Loss Drugs in Consumer Goods? Obesity is arguably the defining health issue of the 21st Century. World Health Organisation data shows that 43% of over-18s are overweight, and 16% are obese. In the US, the adult obesity rate is far higher than the global average, at 43%, with an incalculable impact on the nation’s health, quality of life, and economic […] Mintel January 23, 2025January 29, 2025 7 min read Data & InsightsDept. GroceryConsumersPredictions and ForecastsTechnology & InnovationDept. BeverageHealth & WellnessDept. HBCData VisualizationConsultingInternational - UKESG and CSRMarketing: Social MediaDept. Adult BevTrends: ConsumerSustainabilityStrategyDeliveryDept. ApparelDept. FuelOperations & Supply ChainEconomyMarketing: In StoreTrends: Food and Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer How grocers can appeal to consumers taking GLP-1s As usage of the medications increases, Circana research indicates deli and produce could be bright spots for spending. Grocery Dive January 10, 2025January 29, 2025 < 1 min read ConsumersVendorsTechnology & InnovationInsight ProvidersDept. PerimeterDept. Fresh PreparedDept. FreshDept. Deli 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Trends That Shaped the CPG Industry in 2024: Amazon’s New Policy, TikTok Shop and GLP-1s As the natural products industry closed the chapter in 2024, several transformative trends emerged that redefined the consumer packaged goods (CPG) landscape. In a recent conversation between Scott Dicker, Director of Market Insights at SPINS, and Danielle Masterson, Editor at NutraIngredients USA, three dominant forces stood out: Amazon’s evolving policies, TikTok Shop’s explosive growth, and the continued influence of GLP-1 medications. Available Now: 2025 Industry Update & […] Spins December 20, 2024January 29, 2025 < 1 min read TikTokMarketing: Social MediaAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer How Envision Group Helps Mission-Driven Brands Launch Into Non-Traditional Retail Non-traditional retail venues such as offices, sporting arenas, and schools offer brands unique opportunities to connect with engaged audiences. However, navigating this distribution channel can be a challenge for emerging brands. Fortunately, Compass USA, one of the largest food service companies in the world, has developed solutions to help these brands navigate this complex distribution […] RangeMe December 20, 2024January 29, 2025 5 min read ConsumersSustainabilityVendorsTechnology & InnovationDept. GroceryPartnershipsHealth & WellnessOperations & Supply ChainDept. BeveragePackagingPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Social MediaDept. NonfoodDept. RefrigeratedTargetPricing & PromotionsExecutivesMarketing: TradeDept. FreshData & InsightsTrends: ConsumerInclusivity 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Trends That Shaped the CPG Industry in 2024: GLP-1 Strategy, Creatine & Hydration [[“value”:”%5B%7B%22id%22%3A%22%22%2C%22tag%22%3A%22item_full_content%22%2C%22data%22%3A%7B%7D%7D%5D”]] Spins December 20, 2024January 29, 2025 < 1 min read Strategy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Drug Channels News Roundup, December 2024: Crazy Medicare Reimbursements, Independents Grow (Really!), AFP Risks, Pharmacy History, GLP-1 Jokes, and Two Cool Dudes Happy New Year, everyone! It’s been a huge year for Drug Channels Institute (DCI). In January, HMP Global acquired DCI. Thanks to our new friends at HMP, we will hold the Drug Channels Leadership Forum. This landmark event will take place in March 2025 in Miami. (If you haven’t done so yet, click here to […] Drug Channels December 18, 2024January 29, 2025 3 min read Dept. PharmacyMarketing: Social MediaPredictions and ForecastsData & InsightsMeta (Facebook)Health & WellnessBrokersAcquisition 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights 5 CPG Trends Reshaping Commerce | DSI “We encourage every consumer brand to do that forward-looking analysis and say, ‘Alright, how much growth do we think for our market?’ I would be willing to bet nine times out of 10, the majority of that growth is going to come from online channels. And so therefore, are you investing accordingly into that growth […] Digital Shelf Institute December 9, 2024January 29, 2025 8 min read Technology & InnovationAIConsumersTrends: ManufacturerMerchandisingIndustry Conferences and EventsData & InsightsKraftHeinzColgate-PalmoliveMarketing: Retail MediaMarketing: Social MediaExecutivesPodcastsResults & InvestmentAmazonPredictions and ForecastsStrategySustainabilityMarketing: In StoreGeneral MillsWalmartTrends: RetailBrick and MortarDept. HBCEconomyESG and CSRShoppersMarketing: Direct & Personalization 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer How Grocery Retailers and Brands Can Anticipate and Address Consumer Behavior Changes in 2025 By Sally Lyons-Wyatt, Global EVP & Chief Advisor, Consumer Goods & Foodservice Insights Consumers have always modified their shopping habits in response to economic challenges. In the past five years, though, they’ve flipped the script, responding to compounded price growth, year over year, since 2019. There are signs inflation is easing – but even so, […] Circana November 19, 2024January 29, 2025 3 min read ConsumersInsight ProvidersDept. GroceryPredictions and ForecastsDept. BeverageData & InsightsDept. DeliDept. Fresh PreparedEconomyOwned Brands (Private Label)ShoppersMerchandisingExecutivesESG and CSRDept. PerimeterMarketing: Social MediaStrategyHoliday & EventsDeliveryCOVID19Store LocationSustainabilityTrends: Shopping 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer The Shift in Market Dynamics: How Grocery Stores Could Lose Market Share to Convenience Stores and Restaurants Due to Weight-Loss Drug Adoption The rapid adoption of new weight-loss drugs, particularly those targeting metabolic and appetite regulation such as GLP-1 receptor agonists (e.g., Ozempic and Wegovy), is poised to transform consumer behavior in the food industry according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. While these drugs are designed to help people lose […] Grocerant Guru November 11, 2024January 29, 2025 7 min read ConsumersRestaurantsHealth & WellnessBrick and MortarDept. GroceryData & InsightsMarketing: BrandShoppersPackagingDept. FreshCompetitionPredictions and ForecastsPartnershipsDept. BeverageDept. PerimeterGovernmentMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionPepsiCoSustainabilityTechnology & InnovationTrends: Food and Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer How GLP-1 Use is Creating Opportunities in the Vitamin & Supplements Category We see the ads everywhere: Ozempic. WeGovy. Rybelsus. Mounjaro. They are on our televisions. Filling up our social media feeds. In Super Bowl spots. Relative newcomers like Ro and Hers – low cost versions from the two telemedicine giants – are plastered on billboards and ads in the trains I take regularly in NYC. Even […] RangeMe October 31, 2024January 29, 2025 6 min read ConsumersMarketing: Social MediaHealth & WellnessDept. PharmacyDept. Natural / OrganicBrick and MortarVendorsData & InsightsDept. GroceryPredictions and ForecastsESG and CSRExecutivesMerchandisingDept. PerimeterPodcastsHoliday & EventsOperations & Supply ChainShoppersDept. NonfoodDept. Fresh PreparedDept. FreshDept. DeliDept. BakeryTechnology & InnovationInsight Providers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Revolutionizing Weight Management: The Impact of GLP-1 Drugs on The Natural Products Industry Join us for an insightful webinar exploring the groundbreaking entry of GLP-1 drugs into the weight management arena. These medications are not only reshaping the landscape of obesity treatment but also influencing the natural products industry in profound ways. Discover how GLP-1 drugs are driving shifts across various categories, including dietary supplements, functional foods, and […] Spins October 4, 2024January 29, 2025 < 1 min read Dept. Natural / Organic 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights How Brands Can Break Down Data Silos and Drive Incremental Sales | DSI “Understanding — when you put money into a tactic — what the holistic impact is on sales that are incremental for your company is pretty essential to understanding if you should pay money for it or not, or cut it out of your strategy.” — Meghan Corroon, CEO, ClerData Brands must become more data-driven if […] Digital Shelf Institute July 22, 2024January 29, 2025 9 min read Data & InsightsMarketing: Retail MediaTechnology & InnovationAIDept. FreshMerchandisingConsumersInstacartResults & InvestmentShoppersWalmartPartnershipsKrogerStrategyTargetDeliveryEconomyWalmart ConnectMarketing: ShopperMarketing: Social MediaExecutivesCostcoSustainabilityDept. Natural / OrganicDept. NonfoodMarketing: TradeMarketing: Digital MediaPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Biden Urges Price Cuts on Ozempic, Other GLP-1 Drugs The president ordered Ozempic’s manufacturer to lower the price. RetailWire July 3, 2024January 29, 2025 < 1 min read GovernmentGLP-1 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Operations & Supply Chain Ozempic Manufacturer Novo Nordisk Builds $4.1B Warehouse in NC The demand for Ozempic has exponentially increased. RetailWire June 25, 2024January 29, 2025 < 1 min read Operations & Supply Chain 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Weight loss boom is spurring sales of protein, meal replacement products, Vitamin Shoppe CEO says Companies like The Vitamin Shoppe are leaning into protein and other supplements as more Americans take GLP-1 weight loss drugs. CNBC June 11, 2024January 29, 2025 < 1 min read Executives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer How Will Ozempic and Similar Drugs Influence Consumer Behavior and CPG Industry Trends? DSI “This is a trend that’s coming. It’s probably more like a two-to-three-year period as it ramps up, especially if the insurance companies start covering it. The question becomes how do CPG [consumer packaged goods] companies react to it?” — John Carroll, President, Digital Commerce and Analytic Services, Acosta Group Ozempic and similar GLP-1 drugs — […] Digital Shelf Institute June 10, 2024January 29, 2025 7 min read ConsumersDept. GroceryDept. BeverageMerchandisingResults & InvestmentHealth & WellnessAgenciesVendorsPodcastsMarketing: In StoreData & InsightsGovernmentPepsiCoPredictions and ForecastsEconomyTechnology & InnovationMarketing: Social MediaCoca ColaConagraDept. FreshDept. NonfoodDept. PerimeterDept. Adult BevWalmart 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Drug Channels News Roundup, May 2024: CVS & Cordavis & Humira, 340Boom, AFP Slowdown, Asembia Wrap-Up, and GLP-1 Humor Summer unofficially began over the weekend. Let’s turn up the heat with these sizzling news bites, seared to perfection on the Drug Channels grill: CVS Health’s Cordavis business seems to want quasi-regulatory oversight of Humira biosimilars 340B’s skyrocketing growth continues, but the market is changing Plans sponsors’ fading interest in alternative funding programs A post-Asembia […] Drug Channels May 29, 2024January 29, 2025 2 min read Predictions and ForecastsCVSMarketing: Social MediaData & InsightsMeta (Facebook)Health & Wellness 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Nestlé Taps into the Future of Food: A Grocerant Guru Perspective In an era where the lines between grocery stores and restaurants continue to blur, Nestlé, a major player in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, has made a bold move that could redefine the future of food. The company has announced the launch of Vital Pursuit, a new frozen food line developed specifically for consumers […] Grocerant Guru May 28, 2024January 29, 2025 3 min read Data & InsightsDept. NonfoodConsumersDept. GroceryPredictions and ForecastsTrends: Food and BeverageNestleDept. Fresh PreparedStrategyDept. BeverageMarketing: Social MediaExecutivesDept. FrozenRestaurantsTechnology & InnovationBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Remarkable Resale with James Reinhart, CEO & co-founder, ThredUp Our special guest this week is James Reinhart the pioneering CEO of ThredUp, the fast-growing online consignment and thrift store. We learn about James’ fascinating journey from teacher to entrepreneur and how his passion drives one of the most successful purpose-driven retail brands. We go deep on the drivers of the re-commerce market, how ThredUp differentiates […] Remarkable Retail Podcast May 28, 2024January 29, 2025 3 min read Technology & InnovationAIRecommerceInternational - North AmericaMarketing: Social MediaExecutivesPodcastsDept. ApparelPredictions and ForecastsSustainabilityDept. GroceryTrends: RetailStrategyResults & InvestmentUnileverTikTokTargetStreamingShoppersKrogerAmazonMeta (Facebook)Brick and MortarESG and CSRData & InsightsMarketing: BroadcastDept. Adult BevWalmart 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Channel: Grocery Channel: Mass Department & Category Department: Nonfood Corporate Strategy Corporate Finance Media & Marketing Agencies & Vendors Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Retail Operations Stores & Formats How grocery continues to drive Walmart’s top line This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Grocery continues to be a key financial driver for Walmart, according to the retailer’s newest annual report released last week. The key business segment brought in $276 billion in net sales for Walmart U.S. for its fiscal year 2025, which ended Jan. 31, […] Written by RetailDive May 1, 2025May 1, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
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Technology & Innovation Data & Insights Technology & Innovation Google’s newest AI model is designed to help study dolphin ‘speech’ Google’s AI research lab, Google DeepMind, says that it has created an AI model that can help decipher dolphin vocalizations, supporting research efforts to better understand how dolphins communicate. The model, called DolphinGemma, was trained using data from the Wild Dolphin Project (WDP), a nonprofit that studies Atlantic spotted dolphins and their behaviors. Built on […] Written by TechCrunch April 30, 2025May 1, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Department: Nonfood Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Holiday & Events Merchandising Stores & Formats Egg prices dip after record highs; Cal-Maine faces investigation Egg shortage data says prices at all-time highs, but decelerating Amid the ongoing avian flu outbreak and resulting egg shortage, this year’s Easter holiday is shaping up to be associated with high egg prices. According to Earnest Scanner Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) product data, egg prices surged 45% year-over-year in March 2025. Contact Sales for […] Written by Earnest Research April 30, 2025April 30, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Walmart once again No. 1 in global retailer ranking Walmart once again leads the 2025 Top 50 Global Retailers list, a ranking from the National Retail Federation conducted by Kantar. The list ranks leading international retailers based on revenue in 2024, according to a press release. “The retail industry experienced continued growth in 2024 as consumer spending remained high despite numerous market uncertainties throughout […] Written by Retail Customer Experience April 30, 2025April 30, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked