Trends & External Forces BRC urges government to mitigate retail industry costs amid inflation rise The latest CPI inflation figures show headline inflation rising to 3.0% and food inflation rising 1.3 percentage points to 3.3%. UK headline CPI inflation was higher than consensus forecasts of 2.8% and a significant rise from December’s reading of 2.5%. In monthly terms, CPI was… This story continues at BRC urges government to mitigate retail […] Talking Retail February 19, 2025February 19, 2025 < 1 min read GovernmentEconomyInternational - UKDept. Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Consumers opt for tried-and-tested food and drink to support health goals, report shows Consumers are prioritising their health goals of better sleep, improved mental wellbeing, and more energy, with a clear trend emerging for simple, everyday foods and drinks rather than niche supplements or complex new trends, according to Vypr’s latest Consumer Horizon Report. While weight loss still… This story continues at Consumers opt for tried-and-tested food and […] Talking Retail February 19, 2025February 19, 2025 < 1 min read ConsumersHealth & WellnessDept. GroceryDept. BeveragePredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category Adults Turning to Kids’ Meals at Fast-Food Restaurants: ‘How Do You Card for That?’ American adults are turning to the kids’ meal menu in increased numbers. RetailWire February 19, 2025February 19, 2025 < 1 min read RestaurantsDept. Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Is Burger King on the Right Path Forward? Throughout the history of the restaurant industry, companies that prioritize franchisee satisfaction over consumer demand have often struggled according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. A successful restaurant chain must balance franchisee profitability with customer satisfaction, focusing on product quality, pricing, and service rather than expensive remodels that offer […] Grocerant Guru February 19, 2025February 19, 2025 4 min read RestaurantsConsumersDept. GroceryData & InsightsShoppersTechnology & InnovationStrategyPricing & PromotionsMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionExecutivesPredictions and ForecastsOperations & Supply ChainSustainabilityFlagship StoresTrends: Food and Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category Krispy Kreme & Hulu Join Forces for Movie Snack Doughnuts Krispy Kreme has a fun new promotion. RetailWire February 18, 2025February 18, 2025 < 1 min read Dept. Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Convenience Hey Starbucks, Bet You Can’t Beat This! Wawa’s $5 Big Breakfast Deal Redefines Value, Speed & Convenience Steven Johnson, Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® knows a winning foodservice formula when he sees one, and Wawa’s latest move is set to shake up the breakfast game. From February 17 through March 24, Wawa is rolling out its unbeatable $5 […] Grocerant Guru February 18, 2025February 18, 2025 3 min read WaWaDept. GroceryData & InsightsConsumersShoppersRestaurantsDept. BeverageMarketing: Social MediaDept. FreshMarketing: In StoreCompetitionDept. Fresh PreparedDept. DairyMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationMeta (Facebook)Pricing & PromotionsStrategyTechnology & InnovationTwitterESG and CSR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category RaceTrac Foodservice at the Intersection of Yesterday and Today RaceTrac Inc. continues to expand its foodservice menu, but rather than leveraging its platform to propel the industry forward with fresh, consumer-relevant food trends, the retailer remains anchored in legacy offerings that reflect consumer familiarity according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. The latest example? Taco Pizza—a fusion of […] Grocerant Guru February 18, 2025February 18, 2025 3 min read Dept. GroceryData & InsightsDept. FreshConsumersMarketing: Social MediaUnileverTrends: Food and BeveragePredictions and ForecastsCompetitionDept. DairyHealth & WellnessESG and CSRMerchandisingMeta (Facebook)PepsiCoDept. BeverageRestaurantsStrategyTechnology & InnovationTwitter 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Creating Extraordinary Retail Places: Our Interview with Kevin Kelley We’re joined by fellow Retail Voices by NRF honoree Kevin Ervin Kelley to unpack some of the key lessons from his remarkable book Irreplaceable: Creating Extraordinary Places That Bring People Together and his recent NRF “Big Show” talk. We discuss how physical retail must dramatically evolve in an ever more digital world, the “Bonfire Effect,” his […] Remarkable Retail Podcast February 18, 2025February 18, 2025 2 min read Technology & InnovationAIMarketing: Social MediaPodcastsInternational - North AmericaAmazonDept. GroceryMeta (Facebook)TikTokStreamingStrategyPredictions and ForecastsMetaverseEconomyBrick and MortarData & InsightsDept. PharmacyESG and CSRGoogleGovernmentMarketing: BroadcastWalmart 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Restaurants Restaurants Will Outshine Retail Food Competitors in 2025 The restaurant industry is set to maintain its upward trajectory, outpacing other food retail sectors and solidifying its role as a dominant force in the U.S. economy. After surpassing $1 trillion in sales for the first time in 2024, the National Restaurant Association projects an even stronger 2025, with sales expected to hit $1.5 […] Grocerant Guru February 16, 2025February 16, 2025 4 min read RestaurantsTechnology & InnovationConsumersAIDept. GroceryData & InsightsEconomyMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: Social MediaESG and CSRAssociatesCompetitionDeliveryExecutivesDept. FreshStore LocationResults & InvestmentMarketing: TradeOperations & Supply ChainStrategyShoppersPricing & PromotionsBrick and MortarMeta (Facebook)GovernmentDept. NonfoodCOVID19Twitter 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Restaurants In-N-Out Burger Announces Closure of Orange County Headquarters After 30 Years Amidst Tennessee Expansion In-N-Out Burger has announced that it is closing its Orange County headquarters after 30 years amidst reports that the Southern California fast-food favorite is making its mark in Tennessee. RetailWire February 15, 2025February 15, 2025 < 1 min read RestaurantsDept. Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category Topgolf: Interactive, Participatory, and Fresh Fun Interactive, participatory fresh food experiences—particularly those featuring hand-held food for immediate consumption—continue to captivate consumers across all demographics, especially Millennials seeking discovery. According to Steven Johnson, Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA-based Foodservice Solutions®, brands that fuse dining with immersive entertainment are driving innovation and securing long-term consumer engagement. Topgolf is a prime example of […] Grocerant Guru February 15, 2025February 15, 2025 4 min read Dept. GroceryGamingData & InsightsMarketing: Social MediaDept. FreshConsumersPartnershipsTechnology & InnovationDept. BeverageOperations & Supply ChainAIDept. NonfoodShoppersMeta (Facebook)Dept. PerimeterTwitterDeliveryDept. Adult BevDept. Toys & GamesESG and CSRPepsiCoRestaurantsTrends: Tech 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category Reese’s Peanut Butter White Bar launches at Spar Spar has announced a symbol group exclusive partnership with The Hershey Company and Euro Food Brands for the launch of the Reese’s Peanut Butter White Bar. For a limited six-week period, Spar will be the only symbol group with access to the new Reese’s Peanut… This story continues at Reese’s Peanut Butter White Bar launches […] Talking Retail February 15, 2025February 15, 2025 < 1 min read Dept. GroceryDept. Bakery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Merger creates Tandem Foods TruFood Manufacturing, Bar Bakers merge under new “better-for-you” snack company. Food Business News February 14, 2025February 14, 2025 < 1 min read MergersOperations & Supply ChainDept. Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value Lidl & Aldi Food Price Discovery Drives Growth In the competitive food industry, Lidl and Aldi have emerged as formidable players, leveraging innovative strategies to capture market share from traditional grocery retailers. These German discount chains have attracted consumers by emphasizing time savings, fresh food offerings, product discovery, and mix-and-match bundling, all while rapidly expanding their store footprints. Time Savings Aldi and […] Grocerant Guru February 14, 2025February 14, 2025 3 min read LidlAldiRegional GroceryDept. GroceryConsumersData & InsightsDept. FreshInternational - UKBrick and MortarHealth & WellnessDept. PerimeterShoppersDept. Natural / OrganicMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationMarketing: TradeStrategy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Levi’s Looks to Maintain Momentum with Series of C-Suite Shifts Levi Strauss & Co. announced a series of strategic leadership changes aimed at accelerating the company’s omnichannel transformation. In 2022, Levi’s announced plans to shift its strategy toward DTC, with plans for 400 new stores and a revamped ecommerce experience. Improvements to the company’s digital platform already are paying dividends, with ecommerce sales up 13% […] Retail TouchPoints February 13, 2025February 13, 2025 3 min read ExecutivesDept. ApparelOperations & Supply ChainTechnology & InnovationAmazonStrategyBrick and MortarConsumersDept. GroceryMarketing: VoiceMarketing: Social MediaCOVID19MerchandisingOmnichannelSustainabilityData & InsightsResults & InvestmentGovernment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Purpose Uniqlo to Donate Equivalent of 2 Million Meals in 2025 Uniqlo has partnered with Feeding America to help provide 2 million meals to the organization’s local partner food banks across the U.S. Through Dec. 31, 2025, Uniqlo has committed to a minimum donation of $200,000 to the Feeding America organization. The fast fashion retailer will donate $150,000 up front, with the remaining $50,000 to be […] Retail TouchPoints February 13, 2025February 13, 2025 < 1 min read PhilanthropyDept. GroceryMarketing: Social MediaSustainabilityShoppersMarketing: In StoreDept. ApparelBrick and MortarAgencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category Inside the Store: Aldi brings a fresh look to the nation’s capital The discounter’s latest store in Washington, D.C., wants to win shoppers’ hearts with sustainability and healthy food alongside its beloved “Aldi Finds” section and low prices. Grocery Dive February 13, 2025February 13, 2025 < 1 min read Regional GroceryAldiResults & InvestmentDept. FreshSustainabilityShoppersDept. Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces More ‘shrinkflation’? How Trump tariffs could reverberate through the food industry Manufacturers sensitive to inflation-wary consumers are unlikely to immediately raise prices but could change ingredients, packaging and portions, experts say. Grocery Dive February 13, 2025February 13, 2025 < 1 min read GovernmentDept. GroceryPackagingConsumersEconomy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer 10 Grocerant Niche Success Clues for 2025 Digital hand-held technology, specifically smartphones, has driven a decline in traditional network TV viewing, reshaping how and where consumers eat, according to Steven Johnson, Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA-based Foodservice Solutions®. As consumer behavior evolves, the perceived value of a product or brand can shift. The team at Foodservice Solutions® understands that consumers are […] Grocerant Guru February 13, 2025February 13, 2025 3 min read ConsumersDept. GroceryRestaurantsData & InsightsMarketing: BroadcastTechnology & InnovationHealth & WellnessShoppersTrends: Food and BeverageMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionESG and CSRCompetitionInclusivityDept. BeverageDept. FreshWhole FoodsMarketing: Social MediaPredictions and ForecastsRegional GroceryMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationStrategyDept. PetDept. Natural / OrganicDeliveryDept. BakeryMarketing: BrandOperations & Supply Chain 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Food prices expected to remain volatile, says supply chain specialist Food prices are expected to remain volatile through 2025, says Inverto, the procurement and supply chain management subsidiary of Boston Consulting Group. Inverto says that the long-term trend towards more extreme weather events will continue to hit regional crop yields causing sudden price spikes. A… This story continues at Food prices expected to remain volatile, […] Talking Retail February 12, 2025February 12, 2025 < 1 min read Dept. GroceryOperations & Supply ChainEconomyWeatherConsulting 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights How Food Retailers Can Add New Electricity to Their Brand In today’s dynamic food retail landscape, relevance drives trial and adoption according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. As consumer preferences evolve, food retailers must continually seek the “new electricity” to propel their brand forward. But what exactly is this new electricity? According to industry expert Johnson, “Brand relevance […] Grocerant Guru February 12, 2025February 12, 2025 3 min read Technology & InnovationConsumersAIDept. GroceryData & InsightsDept. FreshRestaurantsCustomer ExperienceMerchandisingTech: CashierlessShoppersTrends: RetailPackagingDeliveryBrick and MortarTech: RoboticsSustainabilityPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationPepsiCoOperations & Supply ChainOwned Brands (Private Label)Marketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionDept. PerimeterMarketing: Social MediaTrends: Tech 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation D2C e-commerce startup MarketLeap snags $8.3 million Series A funding round led by Smedvig Ventures MarketLeap, an AI driven platform that aims to simplify and scale D2C e-commerce, has announced an $8.3 million Series A funding round led by Smedvig Ventures, with participation from Expon Capital, Motier Ventures and business angels including former executives from Amazon, SoftBank, and Unilever. The capital injection will allow the company to accelerate platform development […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub February 12, 2025February 12, 2025 4 min read Technology & InnovationAIData & InsightsOperations & Supply ChainShoppersAmazonInternationalStart UpsMarketing: Social MediaResults & InvestmentDept. NonfoodCompetitionTescoTech: CashierlessDept. GroceryHealth & WellnessCOVID19OmnichannelPartnershipsPricing & PromotionsInternational - UKStrategyTrends: TechExecutivesTwitterMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionUnileverInclusivityAssociatesBrick and MortarGovernmentDeliveryAgencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery DoorDash Partners with Hustler Hollywood for V-Day Gifts, from Sweetly Romantic to NSFW DoorDash has teamed with adult toy and apparel retailer Hustler Hollywood just in time for Valentine’s Day, offering deliveries of limited edition “sweet” and “spicy” flower bundles as well as other intimacy wellness products. The flower bundles will be available exclusively via DashMarts in five of the country’s most intimate cities, according to DoorDash data […] Retail TouchPoints February 11, 2025February 11, 2025 2 min read DoorDashFood DeliveryDept. NonfoodSoutheastern GrocersWakefernMarketing: Social MediaRegional GroceryBrick and MortarNestlePartnershipsHealth & WellnessHoliday & EventsDept. GroceryDept. FreshDept. ApparelDeliveryData & InsightsBJ’s Wholesale Club 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Show Me the Money: A New Wave of Pricing Transparency Laws Every for-profit business faces the challenge of setting competitive prices while also generating a profit. An increasingly common solution to this conundrum has been to advertise one price and later disclose additional charges — e.g., hotels’ resort fees, e-ticketing platforms’ “handling” fees or even surcharges assessed against customers paying with a credit card. The consumer […] Theresa Kananen February 11, 2025February 11, 2025 3 min read GovernmentConsumersDept. BeverageLegal & CriminalShoppersOperations & Supply ChainDeliveryDept. GroceryTrends: FinanceGeneral BusinessTechnology & InnovationBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer How to Boost Customer Acquisition With Direct Mail As we leap into 2025, the name of the game for marketers is customer acquisition strategies that truly stick. And while digital tactics have their moment, there’s one trusty powerhouse that’s primed to deliver big results: direct mail. It’s the personal touch your audience is always looking for and it’s ready to take your marketing […] Jacqueline Johnson-Leister February 11, 2025February 11, 2025 4 min read AcquisitionShoppersConsumersMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationData & InsightsStrategyStreamingMarketing: BroadcastHoliday & EventsCustomer ExperienceDept. ApparelMarketing: In StoreTechnology & InnovationSponsoredPredictions and ForecastsResults & InvestmentPricing & PromotionsGovernmentMerchandisingMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: Digital MediaDept. GroceryBig DataDept. FreshThick Data 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer What Consumer Insights Can Tell Us About Grocery ‘Hopping’ Grocery shopping is having a full-circle moment. In the industry’s earliest days, consumers would spend hours visiting the local butcher, baker, greengrocer, and more. Each store provided a specific slice of shoppers’ grocery lists and often offered home delivery. Fast-forward to the early 1900s and the advent of the supermarket, when industrialization came into play. […] Ole Buch February 11, 2025February 11, 2025 3 min read ShoppersConsumersSustainabilityBrick and MortarMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionDept. FreshDept. PerimeterExecutivesMarketing: In StoreBig DataData & InsightsBOPISMarketing: TradeDeliveryMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationDept. BakeryPricing & PromotionsPackagingDept. GroceryESG and CSRStore LocationOwned Brands (Private Label)COVID19StrategyTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category PepsiCo’s Pepviz Reveals Consumer Shifts: Omnichannel Growth and Food & Beverage Resilience PepsiCo’s Pepviz data science practice reported that the power of the omnichannel shopper continues to grow. Get the details. Consumer Goods Technology February 11, 2025February 11, 2025 < 1 min read PepsiCoOmnichannelDept. BeverageConsumersDept. GroceryShoppersData & Insights 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Retail sales weather stormy January UK total retail sales increased by 2.6% year on year in January, against a growth of 1.2% in January 2024, according to the BRC-KMPG Retail Sales Monitor. This was above the 3-month average growth of 1.1% and above the 12-month average growth of 0.8%. Food… This story continues at Retail sales weather stormy January Or […] Talking Retail February 11, 2025February 11, 2025 < 1 min read WeatherInternational - UKDept. Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category Food Sales Copycat Products Blurring the Lines Between Retail Food Channels The line between restaurants and food retailers is growing ever thinner. The battle for America’s food dollars has intensified as consumers embrace fresh, prepared, ready-2-eat (RTE) and heat-n-eat (HNE) options available across a rapidly expanding spectrum of retail channels. Convenience stores, chain drug stores, grocery stores, club stores, mass merchandisers, vending machines, and even […] Grocerant Guru February 11, 2025February 11, 2025 4 min read Dept. GroceryConsumersRestaurantsData & InsightsDept. FreshBrick and MortarTechnology & InnovationWhole FoodsWalgreensTrader JoesPredictions and ForecastsPackagingShoppersTrends: Food and BeverageDept. PerimeterRegional GroceryDept. BakeryMarketing: BrandWaWaWegmansAlbertsons / SafewayMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionOperations & Supply ChainAmazonUnileverInsight ProvidersEconomyVendorsDelivery7-Eleven & Speedway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation From Tariffs to Tech: The Biggest Retail Trends You Can’t Ignore featuring NRF Retail Voices Marie Driscoll, Michael Zakkour & Sharon Yourell Lawlor Joining us for an insightful and fast-paced discussion of what’s new and next in retail today are Marie Driscoll, Sharon Yourell Lawlor, and Michael Zakkour, three of our fellow top Retail Voices by NRF. We leverage their deep expertise to get their perspectives on a wide-range of the industry’s most important topics, including the potential […] Remarkable Retail Podcast February 11, 2025February 11, 2025 2 min read Technology & InnovationAIMarketing: Social MediaPodcastsGovernmentInternational - North AmericaIndustry Conferences and EventsTrends: RetailMarketing: Retail MediaWalmartAmazonDept. GroceryBrick and MortarMeta (Facebook)TikTokConsumersData & InsightsESG and CSRGoogleStreamingMarketing: BroadcastStrategyPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Partnerships & Alt Profit Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Valentine’s Day flower sales could shift to FTD, other brands in 2025 1-800-Flowers still leads in US, FTD is gaining share 1-800-Flowers is the largest flower service by sales headed into Valentine’s Day 2025, according to Earnest credit card data. However, the industry stalwart is likely to lose share this season if recent trends continue. Access chart in Dash. 1-800-Flowers commanded 37.0% of Valentine’s Day flower sales […] Written by Earnest Research February 11, 2025February 11, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events Holiday & Events Shoppers believe best holiday deals are after holidays A good number of consumers, over 77%, believe there are better deals available after the holidays, and nearly 51% plan to take advantage by making a large purchase in late December and January. Those are top findings from a Holiday Green survey, from CouponCabin, regarding consumer habits in the post-holiday time frame. When it comes to post-holiday […] Written by Retail Customer Experience January 17, 2025January 17, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Data & Insights Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces 2025 Outlook: A Snapshot into Ad Spend, Opportunities, and Strategies for Growth IAB’s 2025 Outlook: A Snapshot into Ad Spend, Opportunities, and Strategies for Growth offering an early glimpse into ad spending trends for the coming year. The report is a must-read to gain and understanding of brand and agency buyers’ growth strategies and the challenges they foresee. The report covers: 2025 projections for the market overall […] Written by IAB January 16, 2025January 17, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Uncategorized A major shift in North American grocery retail Spending is migrating away from traditional supermarkets and hypermarkets to channels that better align with busy lifestyles. The post A major shift in North American grocery retail appeared first on Retail Insight Network. Written by Retail Insights Network January 14, 2025January 14, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Technology & Innovation AI at the retail edge: What’s possible now There’s been a lot of talk lately about artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI (GenAI) and how these technologies are going to revolutionize retail. But the retail revolution can’t be accomplished with sweeping generalizations about putting more technology into stores. Successful retail outcomes are built using technology to solve specific challenges, expanding on wins and […] Written by RetailDive January 13, 2025January 13, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked