Department & Category FMI taps Julie Savoie to lead workforce initiatives ARLINGTON, VA – FMI – The Food Industry Association, has tapped Julie Savoie to lead the association’s strategic direction for, and implementation of, member workplace and workforce initiatives. She will also help oversee the FMI sustainability agenda. Julie Savoie “Workforce capabilities are one of FMI’s Imperative Issues and have become particularly urgent in recent years,” […] MMR April 25, 2024April 25, 2024 2 min read SustainabilityAssociatesPredictions and ForecastsUnileverMarketing: Social MediaExecutivesDept. NonfoodDept. GroceryData & InsightsConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category Handheld Happiness: The Battle for the Burger Bite According to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®, handheld food for immediate consumption is driving consumer migration when eating out. Foodservice Solutions® recently conducted grocerant scorecards reveled that 81.6 percent of consumers prefer entrees that can be consumed by hand when not eating at home. That said it is a […] Grocerant Guru April 25, 2024April 25, 2024 3 min read Dept. GroceryRestaurantsData & InsightsConsumersShoppersNestlePricing & PromotionsDeliveryUnileverMars Inc.PepsiCoMarketing: Trade 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing What’s Behind the Growth of the Cleanroom Market? What is a cleanroom? A cleanroom is a room or area which has a controlled environment that prevents contamination from pollutants like dust, microbes, aerosol particles, chemical vapor, and water vapor. Such rooms use technology that regulate environmental parameters such as temperature, pressure and humidity to ensure high quality production. This is why cleanrooms are […] BCC Research April 25, 2024April 25, 2024 < 1 min read SustainabilityPackagingTechnology & InnovationPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Social MediaESG and CSRDept. Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Nisa retailers celebrate Stop Food Waste Day with Too Good To Go milestone Nisa’s independent retailers are marking Stop Food Waste Day by celebrating a Surprise Bag milestone with 175,000 meals now saved since the relationship with the world’s largest surplus food app, Too Good To Go began in 2019. With over 300 stores signed up to the… This story continues at Nisa retailers celebrate Stop Food Waste […] Talking Retail April 25, 2024April 25, 2024 < 1 min read SustainabilityDept. GroceryPredictions and ForecastsBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Technical glitch disrupts Sainsbury’s morning deliveries Sainsbury’s faced a delivery setback this morning, as a technical glitch cancelled several customer deliveries. The supermarket giant confirmed via a post on X (formerly Twitter) that technical difficulties caused the disruptions. @sainsburys I’m assuming my order is cancelled too? No email, no text and finding information out on here, nothing official – not ideal! […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub April 25, 2024April 25, 2024 2 min read Marketing: Social MediaTwitterTechnology & InnovationShoppersPredictions and ForecastsTescoESG and CSRDept. GroceryDelivery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category PepsiCo: Popping Performance and Refreshing Returns PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP) is a global powerhouse in the food and beverage industry, a part of the consumer staples sector. PepsiCo’s earnings report for the first quarter of 2024 (Q1FY2024) offered valuable insights into the company’s current performance and future trajectory. Pepsi NASDAQ - Earnings April 25, 2024April 25, 2024 < 1 min read PepsiCoAgenciesReturnsPredictions and ForecastsDept. BeverageResults & InvestmentDept. GroceryData & InsightsConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category Unclear or incorrect labelling affects over half of those with food allergies Over half of people with food allergies (56%) have had an allergic reaction from mislabelled or unclear food packaging, with 23% having suffered multiple reactions, according to GS1 UK research. Seven in 10 people with food allergies said they felt nervous whenever they ate food… This story continues at Unclear or incorrect labelling affects over […] Talking Retail April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. GroceryPackagingTechnology & InnovationPredictions and ForecastsInternational - UK 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Biona launches two new organic mustards Biona, the organic food supplier to UK retailers, is pleased to introduce two new French mustards, a traditional wholegrain variant and a hotter French Dijon. The French Dijon mustard comes in a 200g jar with an RRP of £3.29 and the French Wholegrain mustard also… This story continues at Biona launches two new organic mustards […] Talking Retail April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 < 1 min read Health & WellnessDept. Natural / OrganicPredictions and ForecastsInternational - UKDept. Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Cantaloupe report: cashless, touchless payments surging MALVERN, Pa. – Cantaloupe Inc., a leading provider of end-to-end technology solutions for self-service commerce, has released its highly anticipated Cantaloupe 2024 Micropayment Trends Report. The report analyzes payment transaction data from a sample of more than 600,000 (out of 1.2 million) Cantaloupe card readers on food & beverage vending and amusement/gaming machines, as well as […] MMR April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 3 min read Dept. FreshData & InsightsTechnology & InnovationConsumersDept. BeverageAIPredictions and ForecastsGamingDept. GroceryExecutivesCOVID19Trends: Consumer 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery DoorDash and Walgreens to empower SNAP recipients SAN FRANCISCO — DoorDash is collaborating with Walgreens to offer SNAP/EBT payment at nearly 7,800 Walgreens stores across the country. DoorDash says it is the first platform to enables SNAP customers to make purchases directly from Walgreens using their SNAP/EBT cards, and is also the first third-party delivery service provider to offer SNAP/EBT as a […] MMR April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 2 min read WalgreensFood DeliveryDoorDashDeliveryDept. GroceryBrick and MortarConsumersShoppersPredictions and ForecastsRestaurantsPricing & PromotionsPartnershipsExecutivesMarketing: Social Media 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Acosta: Grocery channel can grow with HBC/GM JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The opportunities for grocery retailers to grow their health and beauty care and general merchandise sales are exponential, according to a new study by Acosta Group. In advance of this week’s 2024 National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Annual Meeting, Acosta Group has shared the results of its recent proprietary Shopper […] MMR April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 3 min read Dept. HBCShoppersVendorsMarketing: In StoreConsumersDept. BeverageDept. GroceryDept. NonfoodBrick and MortarMarketing: TradeHealth & WellnessExecutivesStrategyPricing & PromotionsData & InsightsOmnichannelBig DataPredictions and ForecastsOwned Brands (Private Label)Dept. OTCMarketing: Loyalty & Subscription 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Reiser’s Pieces: Rebalancing Brand vs. Performance Marketing to Accelerate Growth Funny how quickly things change. Remember when a prominent speaker at Cannes this past June declared, “The era of the brand is over!” and escalated the debate about how to invest marketing dollars? Flash-forward to December, though, and over a third of marketers told WARC they planned to significantly increase their brand marketing while lowering […] Market Performance Group April 24, 2024April 25, 2024 6 min read ConsumersTechnology & InnovationAIMarketing: Retail MediaResults & InvestmentMarketing: BrandShoppersStreamingOmnichannelMarketing: BroadcastPackagingData & InsightsTargetCOVID19Marketing: ShopperMerchandisingMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionStrategyMarketing: Digital MediaHealth & WellnessDept. GroceryESG and CSRGoogleMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationMarketing: In StoreSustainabilityOwned Brands (Private Label)PartnershipsPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery How Giant Food revamped its loyalty program Private label is playing a starring role as the East Coast grocer looks to boost engagement with shoppers and demonstrate a commitment to value. Grocery Dive April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 < 1 min read Marketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionRegional GroceryDept. GroceryAhold DelhaizeOwned Brands (Private Label)Shoppers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing The Grocerant Guru: Why Foxtrot and Dom’s Couldn’t Outfox the Market Urban darlings Foxtrot and Dom’s, known for their unique grocery-restaurant hybrid concept, recently shuttered their doors. This surprise move comes just months after their merger into Outfox Hospitality. As the Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® let’s dissect six reasons why this innovative concept may not have survived the test of time. […] Grocerant Guru April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 2 min read Data & InsightsDept. GroceryMarketing: Social MediaConsumersQ CommerceRestaurantsOperations & Supply ChainTwitterCOVID19DeliveryMeta (Facebook)CompetitionPredictions and ForecastsESG and CSRDept. FreshPricing & PromotionsShoppersTrends: ConsumerMergers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery Instacart Business: Delivering an Elevated Office Experience with Hines Hines, a global real estate investment, development and management firm, is no stranger to providing innovative and elevated services to tenants of all sizes. Hines is dedicated to finding new ways to elevate tenants’ experiences by creating a more service-oriented, hospitality-like experience at the office. And at Instacart Business, we’re big fans of enhancing the […] Instacart News April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 2 min read InstacartDeliveryDept. NonfoodMarketing: Social MediaESG and CSRDept. BeverageData & InsightsDept. GroceryPartnershipsTwitterMeta (Facebook)Health & WellnessMarketing: TradeDept. FreshPricing & PromotionsResults & InvestmentBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Crunch, Crackle, Chomp: Why CPG Brands Are Turning Their Sound On With Sonic Branding In a world with endless snack options, many CPG brands are looking to stand out in the supermarket aisle by taking a sound-on approach to marketing and investing in a sonic identity. Consumer packaged goods have long used sonic cues in advertising to give their products personality, such as those with familiar brand mascots like […] TotalRetail April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 3 min read ConsumersMarketing: BrandMarketing: Social MediaDept. GroceryPepsiCoMeta (Facebook)PartnershipsData & InsightsTechnology & InnovationTikTokGeneral MillsESG and CSRShoppersDept. FreshMetaverseKraftHeinzInsight ProvidersCPG: Adult BeveragePredictions and ForecastsStrategyBig Data 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Vitalite announces retailer support for allergy awareness Saputo Dairy’s dairy-free brand Vitalite UK, has partnered with training provider The Allergy Badge to campaign for better industry awareness of food allergies as it unveils a package of free support for retailers. The dairy-free spread has undertaken new research to shine a light on… This story continues at Vitalite announces retailer support for allergy […] Talking Retail April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. RefrigeratedDept. FreshDept. DairyTechnology & InnovationPredictions and ForecastsInternational - UKDept. Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Amazon Rolls Out Grocery Delivery Subscription Nationwide Following a pilot in three U.S. cities, Amazon is making its grocery delivery subscription available to all Prime members in the U.S. For $9.99 a month, Prime members will now have access to unlimited grocery delivery on orders over $35 from Amazon Fresh, Whole Foods Market and a variety of local grocery and specialty retailers, […] Retail TouchPoints April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 2 min read AmazonDeliveryDept. GroceryWhole FoodsBrick and MortarDoorDashFood DeliveryDept. FreshDept. BeverageDept. Adult BevRegional GroceryDept. PetLowesUbereatsMarketing: Social MediaPartnershipsMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: In StoreBOPISPredictions and ForecastsBig LotsDept. NonfoodRite AidExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces CRN names Johnson director, education and events WASHINGTON—The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) said that Sauda Johnson has joined its membership team as director of education and events. Johnson brings a wealth of experience to CRN, the leading trade association for the dietary supplement and functional food industry. She has successfully coordinated and led numerous special events, meetings, and conferences for prominent […] MMR April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 < 1 min read GovernmentUnileverPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Social MediaHealth & WellnessDept. GroceryAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Amazon adds low-cost grocery delivery subscription option SEATTLE—In a bid to bring greater convenience to budget-minded food shoppers, Amazon has unveiled a new grocery delivery subscription option to Prime members and customers using EBT in over 3,500 cities and towns across the United States. Priced at $9.99 per month for Prime members, this subscription service offers unlimited grocery delivery on orders exceeding […] MMR April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 2 min read AmazonDeliveryWhole FoodsDept. GroceryRegional GroceryDept. FreshMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionBOPISMarketing: In StoreBrick and MortarShoppersPricing & PromotionsExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Barbie World In focus: Summer food and drink As the evenings gradually get lighter, it’s a signal that the barbecue season is almost upon us. Eating and drinking al fresco after the dark months of winter is a real sales stimulator. Added to that, shoppers have cut down on eating out and made… This story continues at Barbie World In focus: Summer food […] Talking Retail April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. BeverageDept. GroceryShoppersPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit CDR, MMR partner with ECRM for special event TUCSON — Chain Drug Review and Mass Market Retailers have partnered with ECRM for Founders’ Innovation Day, an exclusive event designed for D2C and emerging brands to make the most of their potential at food, drug and mass retailers, and from e-commerce. The “day of insight, connection and growth” is being held on June 3 […] MMR April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 2 min read PartnershipsTechnology & InnovationExecutivesDept. HBCDept. Natural / OrganicVendorsOmnichannelMarketing: Social MediaMerchandisingOperations & Supply ChainPredictions and ForecastsResults & InvestmentStart UpsSustainabilityDept. GroceryData & Insights 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Federal court recognizes CRN’s ‘standing’ to sue WASHINGTON — The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the leading trade association for the dietary supplement and functional food industry, announced today that a federal judge in New York State’s age restriction law case ruled that the association has standing to sue on behalf of its members, allowing the case to move forward. A motion for […] MMR April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 2 min read ConsumersLegal & CriminalHealth & WellnessDept. HBCPredictions and ForecastsExecutivesDept. Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Restaurants Why California Restaurants Can Rest Easy: The Enduring Appeal of Dining Out The restaurant industry has been obsessing with the rise of the minimum wage in California. Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® continues to insist that there are many more reasons the long-term outlook for the California restaurant sector is bright. So, here we go. In California, approximately 49.3% of households consist […] Grocerant Guru April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 4 min read RestaurantsConsumersDept. GroceryData & InsightsESG and CSRMarketing: Social MediaDept. NonfoodSustainabilityHealth & WellnessDeliveryEconomyDept. FreshTwitterPackagingUnileverConsultingTechnology & InnovationPredictions and ForecastsMeta (Facebook)InclusivityTrends: Food and BeverageAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem Leaders Leap Book Launch: Get Ready To Leap! We have an fantastic episode for you featuring the virtual launch event for Steve’s brand-new book, Leaders Leap, recorded Monday April 22nd. Steve is joined by a panel of extraordinary guests, all of whom are leaders in their respective fields. We have the privilege of hosting best-selling author and friend Seth Godin, an entrepreneur and […] Remarkable Retail Podcast April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 2 min read Technology & InnovationAIInternational - North AmericaPodcastsConsumersMarketing: Social MediaExecutivesDept. GroceryIndustry Conferences and EventsTractor Supply CompanyPredictions and ForecastsCustomer ExperienceTrends: RetailShoppersStrategyKrogerMeta (Facebook)TikTokStreamingConsultingAmazonMarketing: BroadcastInternational - UKBrick and MortarESG and CSRData & InsightsWalmart 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery DoorDash Available at Wakefern Food Corp. Banners SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, DoorDash (NASDAQ: DASH), the local commerce platform, is excited to announce service with Wakefern Food Corp., the nation’s largest retailer-owned cooperative. The cooperative members own and operate 365 supermarkets under the ShopRite, Price Rite Marketplace, The Fresh Grocer, Fairway Market, Gourmet Garage, and Dearborn Market banners. Customers can now order groceries and […] BusinessWire - Supermarket April 23, 2024April 24, 2024 < 1 min read WakefernFood DeliveryDoorDashDept. GroceryRegional GroceryNestleDept. Fresh 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Including Wonder, mmERCH, and Pandion: ten retail technology funding rounds you need to know about RTIH rounds up ten retail systems ventures who have recently secured significant investments in their businesses, including blockchain enabled Web3 fashion startups, customer journey management platforms, and computer vision and AI powered warehouse inventory monitoring solutions. 1. TheyDo Customer journey management platform, TheyDo, has secured an additional $34 million in a Series A+ funding round. […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 7 min read Technology & InnovationAIPartnershipsResults & InvestmentData & InsightsOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: Social MediaRestaurantsPredictions and ForecastsShoppersTwitterSustainabilityStart UpsDept. ApparelInternationalStore LocationDeliveryTech: RoboticsDept. GroceryAssociatesMarketing: In StoreDept. NonfoodExecutivesblockchainAmazonDept. FuelStrategyFood DeliveryCustomer ExperienceInclusivityCryptoGoogleMarketing: Retail MediaMeta (Facebook)UnileverEconomyAutonomous VehiclesConsumersPricing & PromotionsPress ReleaseWalmart 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Meijer plans to open two supercenters in Ohio, one in Michigan GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Meijer will open two new 159,000-square-foot supercenters, in Alliance and North Canton, Ohio, on May 14, increasing the retailer’s store count to 55 in the state. Meijer previously announced plans to open a 159,000-square-foot supercenter in Hillsdale, Mich. That store is also scheduled to open on May 14. The Ohio supercenters […] MMR April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 3 min read Regional GroceryMeijerDept. HBCDept. FreshDept. NonfoodDept. Fresh PreparedDept. DeliBrick and MortarAssociatesOperations & Supply ChainDept. PerimeterDept. GroceryHealth & WellnessStore LocationPhilanthropyDept. PetDept. Toys & GamesDept. PharmacyDept. ApparelDept. BakeryDept. FuelMarketing: In StorePartnershipsPricing & Promotions 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Moderate growth seen for retail sales this year WASHINGTON — Retail sales this year will increase between 2.5% and 3.5% from 2023 levels, according to the latest forecast from the National Retail Federation (NRF), which foresees sales rising to between $5.23 trillion and $5.28 trillion. “The resiliency of consumers continues to power the American economy, and we are confident there will be moderate […] MMR April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 3 min read ConsumersEconomyPredictions and ForecastsDept. FuelAssociatesCOVID19Dept. GroceryExecutivesData & InsightsSustainabilityHealth & WellnessResults & InvestmentDept. Nonfood 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Nonfood Earth Day Highlights Plastic Problem Modern supermarkets are no strangers to plastic. From bagged bananas to single-use pouches of baby food, plastic has found its way into nearly every aisle. Judith Enck, a former EPA regional administrator and current head of Beyond Plastics, finds this trend concerning. RetailWire April 22, 2024April 22, 2024 < 1 min read SustainabilityHoliday & EventsDept. GroceryDept. Baby 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Channel: Mass Department: Consumer Durables Department: Nonfood Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Merchandising Operations & Supply Chain Target’s April 2024 Circle Sale was its largest by sales lift Track General Merchandise spending free Access chart in Dash. Target’s April Circle Sale generated 7% more sales than the weekly average in the previous 4 weeks according to Earnest credit card data. This represents a 2 point acceleration in the Circle Sale’s contribution to Target’s topline compared to Target’s October sale. Target Circle is a […] Written by Earnest Research April 25, 2024April 25, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Stores & Formats TikTok Shop customers spend more at lower ticket apparel retailers Download full TikTok Shop report Access TikTok and Panel data in Dash. TikTok Shop customers spent 26% of their apparel wallet on Off-Price Department Stores and 11% on Fast Fashion in the 12-months ended February 2024, compared to 24% and 7% for the average shopper. Conversely, TikTok Shop users spent less than their peers at […] Written by Earnest Research April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Corporate Finance Corporate Purpose ESG Media & Marketing Data & Insights Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Associates & Employees Where Does One U.S. Tax Dollar Go? See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Where Does One U.S. Tax Dollar Go? This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on Apple or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Come tax season, a common refrain is: “what do my taxes even […] Written by Visual Capitalist April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Technology & Innovation AI boosts innovation in ingredient selection, formulation AI could minimize the traditional trial-and-error approach in product development. Written by Supermarket Perimeter April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Data & Insights Trends & External Forces Google Won’t Pull Cookies In 2024 Google announces it’s delaying its self-imposed deadline to deprecate third-party cookies on Chrome for the third time. The post Google Won’t Pull Cookies In 2024 appeared first on AdExchanger. Written by AdExchanger April 23, 2024April 24, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked