Media & Marketing BONUS EPISODE: NRF “Big Show” Recap We’re just back from New York and the 2023 edition of the National Retail Federation’s Big Show. As we rest our weary legs, we hop back on the mic to share some of our key takeaways gleaned from the Expo floor, the conference stages, conversations in the halls, and at various events we attended. We […] Remarkable Retail Podcast January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 2 min read Marketing: SocialPodcastsShoppersTechnology & InnovationTwitterDept. GroceryInternational - North AmericaAmazonData & InsightsConsultingStrategyExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats Baxters refreshes five soup recipes Food manufacturer Baxters has developed and refreshed five recipes within its Favourites soup range. The five enhanced soups include Cream of Tomato, Minestrone, Cream of Chicken, Carrot and Coriander and Country Garden, with Cream of Tomato leading the line-up. Available in stores now, Baxters’ new Favourites soups start from £1.60 for a 400g tin. The […] Talking Retail January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. GroceryBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Boston Engineer Tests Pure-Play Curbside Pickup Store in Boston The Boston Globe writes about Addie’s, a new independent pickup-only grocery store that has opened in Norwood, Massachusetts, about 20 miles south of Boston. It is, the Globe writes, “the brainchild of Jim McQuade, an aerospace engineer by training, who says he became ‘obsessed’ with the online grocery concept more than a decade ago, after […] MorningNewsBeat January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 2 min read BOPISBrick and MortarTechnology & InnovationCompetitionResults & InvestmentPredictions and ForecastsDept. PerimeterDept. GroceryDept. FreshDept. DairyCOVID19Associates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category Food Lion launches ‘food pharmacy’ pilot program SALISBURY, N.C. — Food Lion and Novant Health are collaborating to launch a food pharmacy pilot program at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC. A leading omnichannel retailer serving towns and cities across 10 states, Food Lion is committed to nourishing neighbors and families, setting them up for success in life. […] MMR January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 2 min read Dept. GroceryAhold DelhaizeDept. PharmacyHealth & WellnessMerchandisingPartnershipsOmnichannelDept. FreshBrick and MortarExecutivesMarketing: UGCMarketing: BrandDept. DairyDept. PerimeterResults & InvestmentDept. BeverageData & InsightsPackagingStrategy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Meijer Grocery format debuts with two new stores GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Supercenter pioneer Meijer opened its first two Meijer Grocery stores in the Detroit metro area on Friday, introducing a more streamlined, food-focused shopping experience to customers in communities where there is no room for a full-sized Meijer store. “As a company, we’ve opened more than 500 supercenters, neighborhood markets and Meijer […] MMR January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 3 min read MeijerBrick and MortarShoppersDept. GroceryStore LocationPhilanthropyDept. FreshExecutivesDept. RefrigeratedDept. PerimeterPartnershipsDept. BakeryDept. HBCDept. Fresh PreparedDept. DeliMarketing: In StoreTech: CashierlessInclusivityHealth & WellnessDept. NonfoodEconomyDept. PharmacyDeliveryTechnology & InnovationBOPIS 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Walmart-owned Sam’s Club plans to open about 30 new stores over next five years [[ Getty Images Walmart-owned Sam’s Club on Thursday said it will open more than 30 new stores in the U.S., marking its most aggressive expansion in years. The warehouse club’s next store is expected to open in Florida in 2024. Sam’s Club also plans to open five fulfillment and distribution centers this year, with the […] CNBC January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 4 min read Brick and MortarWalmartCostcoData & InsightsOperations & Supply ChainEconomyCOVID19Dept. FuelAssociatesDept. GrocerySams ClubShoppersBOPISBed Bath & BeyondBJ’s Wholesale ClubDept. BeverageDept. PetPackagingDept. NonfoodCompetitionDeliveryDept. Fresh PreparedDept. FreshTechnology & InnovationExecutivesOwned Brands (Private Label)Predictions and ForecastsDept. Paper 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer What brands can learn from Vietnam’s ready meal market What used to be known as TV dinners featuring foods that were edible but bland are now called ready meals and they are anything but tasteless. Instead, these ready meals are mostly appetising and flavourful and save consumers a lot of time and effort. The demand for ready meals is no longer just a Western […] Mintel January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 < 1 min read ConsumersMarketing: BroadcastDept. Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer How to Get Discovered by U.K. Retailers: Understanding British Consumers Before you launch your brand in the United Kingdom, it’s important to know what’s going on in today’s U.K. retail market as it may differ from the markets your brand currently has a presence in. Whether the British market is familiar territory or completely new, here’s a deep dive into understanding the U.K.’s marketplace, retailers, […] RangeMe January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 4 min read ConsumersSustainabilityVendorsInternational - UKPackagingGovernmentTescoHealth & WellnessEconomyShoppersInclusivityDept. GroceryData & InsightsDept. BeveragePredictions and ForecastsOmnichannelMarketing: SocialDept. PetOperations & Supply ChainDept. NonfoodDept. Adult BevResults & InvestmentESG and CSRDept. HBCAldiMarketing: In StoreTargetMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionTechnology & InnovationAssociatesHoliday & EventsDept. FuelOwned Brands (Private Label)social commerceTrends: Food and BeverageTrends: RetailBrick and MortarInsight Providers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Nonfood CMA to scrutinise ‘green’ claims in sales of household essentials The CMA will examine the accuracy of ‘green’ claims made about household essentials – such as food, drink, and toiletries – to make sure shoppers are not being misled. The move is an expansion of ongoing work by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) into ‘greenwashing’, which seeks to get to the bottom of whether […] Talking Retail January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. NonfoodCompetitionShoppersDept. GroceryDept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Five States Reduce Grocery Taxes To Lessen Impact of Inflation From the Washington Times: “A growing number of states have cut grocery taxes to relieve working Americans struggling with runaway inflation. “Five of the 13 states that taxed groceries last year — Kansas, Idaho, Illinois, Tennessee and Virginia — have since passed laws reducing their cut from supermarket transactions. That cut ranges from 4% to […] MorningNewsBeat January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 2 min read GovernmentEconomyDept. GroceryConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category Online supermarket Motatos say too much food still ends up in landfill Online supermarket retailer Motatos saved 25,642 tonnes of waste globally in 2022, with £798,000 worth of food saved from landfill in the UK alone The 2022… View Article The Retail Bulletin January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. GrocerySustainabilityInternational - UKDept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category Former Giant Company president joins food waste firm’s advisory board Nicholas Bertram will help guide Divert, a company he worked with as head of the grocery chain, as it continues its nationwide expansion. Grocery Dive January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 < 1 min read SustainabilityDept. GroceryAhold Delhaize 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
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
Merchandising Mobile signal booster: your complete guide Do you pay for internet data service but suffer every time you try to load a web page? Don’t worry, we will help you find issues with sky mobile signal! With a mobile signal booster, you will solve the problem of mobile phone coverage in an instant. But first, you should know all the subtleties […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 4 min read Dept. NonfoodData & InsightsTechnology & InnovationPricing & PromotionsInternational - UKDept. Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Levelling up the enjoyment of home cooking Home cooking has become ingrained in many stuck-at-home consumers during the pandemic. But with the rising cost of living, this routine will likely remain as they look to save money while satisfying their taste buds and making healthy food choices. Mintel Trend Survival Skills explores how cost cutting has evolved into a desire for self-reliance, […] Mintel January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 < 1 min read ConsumersDept. GroceryCOVID19 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food The Fresh Market Lowers Customer Acquisition Cost with Technology What is freshness? How do your consumers know that the meal they buy from you is fresh other than searching the package looking for the date made or time cooked? So, we ask. What’s more relevant than livestream meal prep or cooking of dinner? Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®, […] Grocerant Guru January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 3 min read Dept. FreshThe Fresh MarketDept. GroceryShoppersMarketing: SocialConsumersData & InsightsAcquisitionMarketing: Retail MediaTechnology & InnovationHoliday & EventsTwitterMeta (Facebook)StrategyPredictions and ForecastsOperations & Supply ChainMerchandisingDept. PerimeterExecutivesMarketing: In StoreESG and CSR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Sustainability to take centre stage at IFE seminar The seminar programme for IFE, International Food & Drink Event, is now live, with this year’s event putting the issue of sustainability at the heart of discussions on a dedicated Sustainability Stage, sponsored by Elopak. Taking place on 20-22 March at ExCeL London and supported by Official Show Sponsor MHP Food, IFE is a comprehensive […] Talking Retail January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 < 1 min read SustainabilityDept. GroceryInternationalInternational - UKDept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category MealTrak results: Food-to-go deals boost multiples and discounter sales Wholesale experts TWC Group, in partnership with food-to-go and out-of-home tracking programme MealTrak, has reported the latest food-to-go market performance to 12 w/e 26 December 2022. Latest results are as follows: Latest 52 weeks 52 weeks year ago (comparable period) 52 weeks YOY change Latest 12 weeks 12 weeks year ago (comparable period) 12 […] Talking Retail January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. GroceryMarketing: OOHPartnerships 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces FMI Presents 2023 Leadership Awards FMI-The Food Industry Association announced its annual leadership awards this week: MorningNewsBeat January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. GroceryExecutivesAhold DelhaizeInternationalGovernmentWakefernMondelezConsumersBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Sainsbury’s launches healthy food overnight drive-through aimed at shift workers Sainsbury’s has launched a temporary overnight drive-through that will provide free hot and healthy meals from its new Flourish health range. Running for three nights only from… View Article The Retail Bulletin January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 < 1 min read Health & WellnessDept. GroceryAssociatesDept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Consumers taking a holistic approach to health CHICAGO — The focus on health and wellness evolved throughout the pandemic as consumers began seeking coping mechanisms for their altered lifestyles. The consumer’s need for normalcy at the height of the pandemic was the entry for a mental and physical health focus, reports The NPD Group. Compared to the pre-pandemic period, more consumers say […] MMR January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 2 min read ConsumersHealth & WellnessDept. GroceryCOVID19Dept. BeverageGoogleData & Insights 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Sprouts launches new food waste initiative Now implemented in all its California stores, the grocer’s Rescued Organics program sells discounted imperfect produce to improve affordability, support local farmers and reduce waste. Grocery Dive January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 < 1 min read SustainabilityDept. GroceryDept. PerimeterDept. FreshBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Consumer interest in foods’ mental health benefits growing Data from The NPD Group shows consumers rank food and beverages choices as the second biggest contributing factor to their health. Food Business News January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 < 1 min read Health & WellnessConsumersDept. GroceryData & Insights 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Inflation is cooling, but prices on many items are going to stay high for months Inflation may be cooling. But, for most Americans, the price of a cup of coffee or a bag of groceries hasn’t budged. In the months ahead, the big question is whether consumers will start to feel relief, too. Over the past few months, many of the key factors that fueled a four-decade high in inflation […] CNBC January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 6 min read EconomyConsumersData & InsightsAssociatesOperations & Supply ChainExecutivesDept. BeverageCOVID19RestaurantsShoppersOwned Brands (Private Label)PackagingHoliday & EventsKrogerPricing & PromotionsMarketing: TradeDept. GroceryData VisualizationDept. FreshResults & InvestmentDept. PerimeterInternationalProcter & GambleDept. NonfoodDept. BakeryBrick and MortarStrategyDeliveryDept. DairyDept. ApparelDept. BabyDept. LaundryPredictions and ForecastsDept. Sporting goodsDept. OTCDept. Appliances 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Consumers Blurring Shopping Lines Between Channels At the intersection of what’s for dinner, where will I get dinner, more and more consumers are asking what is the fastest solution (84.6%), then what is the cheapest (51.4), and will everyone be happy with the food (49.2%) according to Foodservice Solutions® most recent grocerant scorecards. Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA […] Grocerant Guru January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 3 min read ConsumersData & InsightsDept. GroceryMarketing: SocialAlimentation Couche-TardInternational - UKBrick and Mortar7-Eleven & SpeedwayCircle KTwitterMeta (Facebook)Whole FoodsAlbertsons / SafewayTrader JoesSoutheastern GrocersTechnology & InnovationStrategyAldiRestaurantsPublixMarketing: UGCKrogerDept. FreshESG and CSR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation 2023 Retail Predictions (Part 2) Last week we released the first batch of Steve’s predictions. This week we conclude with six more, centering on how “hybridization” will steal the crown from omni-channel, how trading-down (in product and format) will define the year, the likelihood that big consumer credit troubles emerge, why strong balance sheets reign supreme, how the Metaverse is […] Remarkable Retail Podcast January 24, 2023January 24, 2023 2 min read Technology & InnovationMarketing: SocialIndustry Conferences and EventsPodcastsAmazonTrends: RetailDept. GroceryMetaverseWhole FoodsAcquisitionTwitterGovernmentInternational - North AmericaDept. ApparelData & InsightsConsumersHoliday & EventsConsultingBrick and MortarMergersPredictions and ForecastsResults & InvestmentTrends: TechEconomy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Implementing Market Segmentation In Retail Market segmentation is fundamental to brand-business building. When creatively and intelligently managed, market segmentation can provide insight into: Superior understanding of the customer so the brand-business can provide outstanding competitive advantage; Strategic focus that is essential for effective marketing; Identifying market priorities that can drive brand-business strategies. Dollar General applied market segmentation to generate its […] Branding Strategy January 24, 2023January 24, 2023 3 min read ShoppersDollar GeneralMarketing: BrandStrategyMarketing: In StoreDept. GroceryDept. NonfoodExecutivesTechnology & InnovationBrick and MortarMerchandisingHoliday & EventsOwned Brands (Private Label)COVID19Dept. FrozenResults & InvestmentDept. Toys & GamesSustainabilityDept. ApparelEconomy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
RetailWit QuickWit The Daily QuickWit (1/24): Top Retail News Yesterday's top retail news and most read stories in commerce. RetailWit January 24, 2023January 25, 2023 2 min read Technology & InnovationAmazonPhilanthropyPredictions and ForecastsHoliday & EventsMarketing: SocialExecutivesData & InsightsDept. FuelTwitterStore LocationMarketing: Retail MediaWhole FoodsMondelezKrogerTrends: TechDollar General 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
Trends & External Forces Poll: Americans Spending on Luxuries, Cutting Back On Everyday Purchases The Wall Street Journal reports that a new Morning Consult poll suggests that “Americans are cutting back on many everyday purchases amid inflation, while splurging on a few big-ticket items. Think shopping for staples at the dollar store dressed in Gucci sneakers. “Welcome to the split-brain budget.” According to the story, “Economists call this an […] MorningNewsBeat January 24, 2023January 24, 2023 < 1 min read EconomyDept. GroceryShoppersConsumersStrategyResults & InvestmentDept. Apparel 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Your Views: Legacies & Ironies Got the following email from MNB reader Cindee Lolik: Just wanted to comment on the comment about employers taking on the cost of ServSafe certification. Our Co-op has always picked up the cost of certification for our Food Service Managers, but when I read the article, I immediately looked for an alternative to the National […] MorningNewsBeat January 24, 2023January 24, 2023 2 min read Dept. FreshDept. Adult BevDept. PerimeterPackagingDept. BeverageAssociatesRestaurantsPredictions and ForecastsMerchandisingMarketing: BrandDept. Grocery 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