Channel: Grocery A closer look at Grocery Outlet’s unique shopping app Unlike other retailers’ omnichannel apps, the discount grocer’s one focuses on personalized savings and in-person shopping. Grocery Dive September 27, 2024September 27, 2024 < 1 min read Grocery OutletOmnichannelMarketing: Direct & Personalization 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Dollar General sees ‘cash-strapped consumer,’ cuts guidance Dollar General’s second quarter net sales rose 4.2% year over year to $10.2 billion, up from $9.8 billion, the company said in a Thursday earnings announcement. However, net income fell 20.2% to $374.2 million from $468.8 million. Top line income and a nearly flat same-store sales were below expectations, CEO Todd Vasos said. Growth in […] RetailDive August 30, 2024September 26, 2024 2 min read ConsumersDollar GeneralResults & InvestmentBrick and MortarShoppersOperations & Supply ChainLidlEconomyCompetitionExecutivesTech: CashierlessSustainabilityStrategyRegional GroceryWalmartInternational - North AmericaHealth & WellnessGrocery OutletDept. HBCDept. ApparelAldi 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
Owned Brands (Private Label) Grocery Outlet bags $1B in net sales again, names new CIO As it focuses on boosting value, the discounter has launched its new private label program with the debut of its Simply Go brand. Grocery Dive August 8, 2024August 8, 2024 < 1 min read Grocery OutletExecutivesOwned Brands (Private Label) 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Owned Brands (Private Label) What we know so far about Grocery Outlet’s new private label The line represents a departure from the discounter’s long-standing focus on offering deep discounts on well-known brands. Grocery Dive May 14, 2024May 14, 2024 < 1 min read Owned Brands (Private Label)Grocery OutletPricing & PromotionsMarketing: Trade 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery The Friday Checkout: Are Grocery Outlet’s tech woes a cautionary tale? The discount grocer is still taking financial hits from system changes made eight months ago — a reminder that digital changes don’t always help retailers’ bottom lines. Grocery Dive May 10, 2024May 10, 2024 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationGrocery OutletResults & Investment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Operations & Supply Chain Grocery Outlet faces headwinds from tech transitions The discount grocer has been frustrated by issues stemming from its recently upgraded product inventory and financial reporting platforms, President and CEO RJ Sheedy said. Grocery Dive May 8, 2024May 8, 2024 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationGrocery OutletResults & InvestmentOperations & Supply ChainExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery SN Top 10: Kroger, Albertsons, Grocery Outlet top the week’s headlines In this week’s recap of the Top 10 most popular Supermarket News articles, the top story was The FTC-Kroger, Albertsons fight could be long and complicated. The lawsuit filed by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) against the $24.6 billion K Supermarket News March 4, 2024March 4, 2024 < 1 min read Regional GroceryKrogerAlbertsons / SafewayGrocery OutletGovernmentLegal & Criminal 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Grocery Outlet talks private label launch, next steps for discounter acquisition The company is looking to boost its baskets and margins with the private brand rollout later this year, executives told investors. Grocery Dive February 28, 2024February 28, 2024 < 1 min read AcquisitionOwned Brands (Private Label)Grocery OutletExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Grocery Outlet plans to open up to 60 stores in 2024 Pending purchase of United Grocery Outlet would add 40 new locations in Southeastern U.S. Supermarket News February 28, 2024February 28, 2024 < 1 min read Grocery OutletPredictions and ForecastsBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Grocery Outlet Enters Southeast Via Acquisition of 40-Store Chain Value supermarket retailer Grocery Outlet will acquire United Grocery Outlet, a 40-store chain with a similar business model, to gain a presence in the Southeast. Grocery Outlet, based in Emeryville, Calif., operates more than 460 stores in nine Western and Mid-Atlantic states. Financial details of the transaction, which is expected to close early in Q2, […] Retail TouchPoints February 23, 2024February 23, 2024 < 1 min read Grocery OutletAcquisitionBrick and MortarPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Social MediaExecutivesConsumersResults & InvestmentPartnershipsStrategyDept. Natural / OrganicDept. GroceryShoppersSustainability 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Grocery Outlet snaps up discount grocery chain for $62M The purchase of 40 United Grocery Outlet stores and a distribution center will extend Grocery Outlet’s presence in the Southeast. Grocery Dive February 16, 2024February 16, 2024 < 1 min read Grocery OutletOperations & Supply ChainBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Grocery Outlet Holding to buy United Grocery Outlet The deal is expected to close in the early second quarter of 2024 Supermarket News February 16, 2024February 16, 2024 < 1 min read Grocery OutletPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Operations & Supply Chain Grocery Outlet appoints Ramesh Chikkala EVP, Chief Operations Grocer creates new position Supermarket News January 27, 2024January 27, 2024 < 1 min read Operations & Supply ChainGrocery OutletExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Operations & Supply Chain Grocery Outlet names first chief operations officer The grocer has chosen Ramesh Chikkala, a former Walmart executive, to fill the role as it deepens its focus on supply chain and business technology. Grocery Dive January 25, 2024January 25, 2024 < 1 min read Operations & Supply ChainGrocery OutletWalmartTechnology & InnovationExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Associates & Employees Worth Reading: Fowl Play In Chicken Processing Business The Los Angeles Times has a piece about child labor in the chicken processing business that starts like this: “When the investigators came, operators of a Southern California poultry processor allegedly hid child workers in bathrooms and closets and hurried them out the back door, according to a U.S. Department of Labor lawsuit. “In two […] MorningNewsBeat December 18, 2023December 18, 2023 < 1 min read AssociatesGovernmentRegional GroceryLegal & CriminalKrogerEconomyDept. FreshAldiGrocery OutletRestaurants 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Grocery Outlet CFO Charles Bracher will resign After 11 years, Bracher says he’s leaving for another opportunity Supermarket News December 18, 2023December 19, 2023 < 1 min read Grocery OutletExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Grocery Outlet CFO to step down Charles Bracher plans to leave his position on March 1, 2024, after serving in the role for more than a decade, the discount grocery chain said Monday. Grocery Dive December 12, 2023December 12, 2023 < 1 min read Grocery OutletExecutivesPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Poultry supplier for Aldi, Grocery Outlet, and others found to have violated child labor laws [[“value”:”The supplier, Exclusive Poultry Inc., hired children as young as 14, an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor found”]] Supermarket News December 6, 2023December 6, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. FreshAssociatesRegional GroceryGrocery OutletGovernmentAldi 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Grocery Outlet opening first store in Ohio [[“value”:”This is the ninth state for the discount retailer”]] Supermarket News November 19, 2023November 19, 2023 < 1 min read Grocery Outlet 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Study: Retail Personalization Winners (& Why) dunnhumby has released a special edition of the dunnhumby Retailer Preference Index (RPI), this one “designed to determine which retailers in the $1 trillion U.S. grocery market personalize the shopping experience best for their customers.” The winner is: Amazon. H-E-B and Kroger came in second and third. According to the report, “These three retailers are […] MorningNewsBeat November 15, 2023November 15, 2023 3 min read ShoppersRegional GroceryMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationAmazonTargetKrogerHEBData & InsightsMerchandisingdunnhumbyInsight ProvidersMarketing: Retail MediaBig DataMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionGiant EagleWegmansWalgreensLidlAldiMeijerSoutheastern GrocersWakefernDept. GroceryMarketing: In StoreGrocery OutletBrick and MortarCostcoCVSDeliveryAhold Delhaize 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Grocery Outlet achieves $1B in net sales amidst digital transition headwinds The discounter’s third-quarter results took a hit from inventory issues due to the recent switch to new systems. Grocery Dive November 8, 2023November 8, 2023 < 1 min read Grocery OutletOperations & Supply Chain 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Grocery Outlet hits the $1B net sales mark in Q3 [[“value”:” New systems put in place during the third quarter came up big for Grocery Outlet, as the retailer hit the $1 billion mark in net sales. The quarterly result was a 9.3% increase year-over-year and marked a 13-week period that saw solid results across the board. Related: Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. […] Supermarket News November 7, 2023November 7, 2023 < 1 min read Grocery OutletESG and CSRSustainabilityPredictions and ForecastsConsumersExecutivesBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery SN Top 10: Dollar General, Publix, Giant Eagle top the week's headlines [[“value”:” In this week’s recap of the Top 10 most popular Supermarket News articles, the top story was Publix introduces 9 limited-time private label ice cream flavors. Publix has launched nine limited-time own brand ice cream flavors for the fall / winter season. Most flavors are available in quart-size cartons; however, three flavors — Peppermint […] Supermarket News October 31, 2023October 31, 2023 < 1 min read Regional GroceryAITechnology & InnovationAmazonPublixDollar GeneralGiant EagleResults & InvestmentOwned Brands (Private Label)Holiday & EventsWalgreensDept. FrozenExecutivesGrocery OutletDeliveryBrick and MortarPredictions and ForecastsRite AidWakefernESG and CSR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category Grocery Outlet outlines top priorities in first ESG report Avoiding food waste and ensuring affordable food access are some of the “critical” areas the discounter said it is focused on. Grocery Dive October 25, 2023October 25, 2023 < 1 min read Grocery OutletESG and CSRDept. GrocerySustainability 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Upcoming Global Produce & Floral Show leans into tech [[“value”:” Technology will play a big role in this year’s Global Produce & Floral Show. Running Oct. 19-21 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif., the show will feature new main events, including the future tech pavilion, tech accelerator program, and the food safety and tech exchange. All events got a test […] Supermarket News October 5, 2023October 5, 2023 3 min read Dept. FreshTechnology & InnovationDept. PerimeterDept. GrocerySustainabilityPredictions and ForecastsInternationalPackagingExecutivesTrends: TechStart UpsWalmartGovernmentGrocery OutletOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: In StoreNestleConsumersResults & InvestmentHealth & WellnessAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Grocery Outlet woos Albertsons customers Access chart in Dash. Grocery Outlet customers are increasingly spending their grocery wallet at the discounter, turning away from brands owned by Albertsons, including Safeway and Von’s. The California-based discount grocer increased its share of supermarket wallet among customers to over 6% in the last week of August, up from around 5% a year earlier […] Earnest Research September 11, 2023September 14, 2023 < 1 min read Regional GroceryData & InsightsAlbertsons / SafewayShoppersGrocery OutletKrogerConsumersLidlAldiData VisualizationDept. GroceryEconomyRestaurantsWeatherMergersPackaging 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Grocery Outlet will open its first Vegas location [[“value”:”The store offers groceries, beer, and wine”]] Supermarket News August 31, 2023August 31, 2023 < 1 min read Store LocationGrocery OutletDept. BeverageDept. Adult BevPricing & Promotions 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers NRF Hot 25 List Spotlights Fastest-Growing Retailers Mexican grocer Chedraui, Raley’s Supermarkets and Primark Stores have topped the National Retail Federation’s 2023 Hot 25 Retailers list, which ranks the fastest-growing retail companies in the U.S. The annual ranking is compiled by global marketing consultancy Kantar and is determined by comparing year-over-year increases in domestic sales (in the case of the 2023 list, […] Retail TouchPoints August 12, 2023October 24, 2023 4 min read ConsumersAcquisitionMarketing: Retail MediaBrick and MortarMergers7-Eleven & SpeedwayDept. HBCEconomyDept. GroceryDept. PetData & InsightsBJ’s Wholesale ClubRegional GroceryOperations & Supply ChainDept. BeverageDept. Adult BevInsight ProvidersMarketing: Social MediaLidlCostcoStore LocationTechnology & InnovationChewyExecutivesShoppersPublixDept. ApparelGrocery OutletCOVID19International - North AmericaDeliveryDept. Nonfood 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Grocery Outlet’s net sales eclipse $1B for the first time The discount grocer’s comp sales grew 9.2% as new shoppers drove a nearly double-digit increase in transactions. Grocery Dive August 9, 2023August 9, 2023 < 1 min read Mars Inc.Grocery OutletShoppers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Grocery Outlet continues strong sales growth in Q2 [[“value”:” Grocery Outlet’s second quarter performance was better than expected, and so far in 2023 net sales have increased 14.3%. During the second quarter period that ended July 1, net sales were up 12.5% ($1.01 billion) year-over-year, while comparable store sales rose 9.2% vs. Q2 2022 driven by a 9.1% increase in the number of […] Supermarket News August 9, 2023August 9, 2023 < 1 min read Grocery OutletPredictions and ForecastsExecutivesBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Channel: Restaurants Department & Category Department: Nonfood ESG Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Associates & Employees Operations & Supply Chain Ranked: The Fastest Shrinking Jobs in the U.S. (2023-2033F) See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Ranked: Occupations With the Most Projected Job Cuts This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. As the economy shifts, the employment landscape changes. […] Written by Visual Capitalist September 26, 2024September 26, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces US Government Accuses Visa of Being an Illegal Monopoly The Department of Justice alleges Visa has an excessive stranglehold on debit card transactions. Written by RetailWire September 26, 2024September 26, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events Department: Consumer Durables Department: Nonfood Corporate Finance ESG Partnerships & Alt Profit Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Associates & Employees Holiday & Events Merchandising Stores & Formats Adobe Predicts 8.4% Growth in Online Holiday Sales, Driven by Discounting Adobe expects U.S. online sales to hit a record $240.8 billion this holiday shopping season (covering the period from Nov. 1 to Dec. 31), representing 8.4% growth year-over-year. Shopping on mobile devices also is expected to hit a new milestone, growing 12.8% YoY to contribute a record $128.1 billion, which would represent a 53.2% share of online spend this season […] Written by Retail TouchPoints September 26, 2024September 26, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Retail Ecosystem Trends & External Forces Future of Marketing: Part One Today, we’re kicking off a special two-part series answering your questions about all things marketing. Scott puts on his professor hat and answers your questions surrounding common marketing misconceptions, the power of community-driven marketing, and what the future holds for the industry. Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Subscribe to No Mercy / No Malice Buy “The […] Written by The Prof G Show September 20, 2024September 20, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Corporate Finance Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Charted: Maxed-Out Credit Cards by Generation See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Credit Card Utilization By Generation This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. In the first quarter of 2024, the nationwide aggregate credit card […] Written by Visual Capitalist September 20, 2024September 20, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked