Channel: Mass Walmart+ Members will Get First Dibs on New Products During 24-Hour Event From 12 noon ET on Monday, April 29 through noon on April 30, the Walmart+ Early Access online sales event will offer program members a curated assortment of products new to Walmart — including Dolly Parton’s Rockin’ New Baking Collection, Doritos Flamin’ Hot Mystery Flavor, Pampers diapers and men’s and women’s shoes from Reebok. “Walmart+ […] Retail TouchPoints April 26, 2024April 26, 2024 2 min read WalmartMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionAmazonHoliday & EventsGovernmentDeliveryDept. FreshPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Social MediaWhole FoodsDept. ApparelDept. BabyProcter & GambleMerchandisingOperations & Supply ChainPepsiCoPricing & Promotions 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Home Improvement Home Depot Holds Halfway to Halloween Sale: Skelly’s Back It’s halfway to spooky season, and Home Depot is celebrating. RetailWire April 26, 2024April 26, 2024 < 1 min read Home DepotHoliday & Events 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Last Week’s Retail Performance Highlights Last week, foot traffic in the furniture industry was 48% higher on the West Coast compared to the east, and 33% higher than the industry average. In this week’s newsletter, we’ll dive into the latest trends and insights from the furniture and mattress industry’s performance last week. Discover how these trends will impact the industry […] Trakwell.ai (formerly Doorcounts) April 26, 2024April 26, 2024 2 min read Data & InsightsTechnology & InnovationAIPredictions and ForecastsThick DataConsumersEconomyStore LocationBrick and MortarHoliday & EventsSustainabilityShoppersTrends: Retail 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Mother’s Day spending expected to hit $33.5 billion WASHINGTON – Mother’s Day spending is expected to reach $33.5 billion this year, according to the annual consumer survey by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. The figure is the second highest in the history of the survey, following last year’s record $35.7 billion. “Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate the […] MMR April 25, 2024April 25, 2024 2 min read ConsumersDept. NonfoodHoliday & EventsThick DataExecutivesData & InsightsBrick and MortarShoppersStrategy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Simon Adds VIP Suite to Kick Off Woodbury Common Expansion Mall operator Simon revealed big plans to expand its Woodbury Common Premium Outlet center in Fall 2023, including the addition of 155,000 square feet of retail stores and restaurants, a 200-key luxury hotel, a second parking facility and upgraded amenities. To cement the center’s image as a luxury destination, the first enhancement will be a […] Retail TouchPoints April 25, 2024April 25, 2024 2 min read Technology & InnovationAIBrick and MortarShoppersPredictions and ForecastsCustomer ExperienceMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: Retail MediaOmnichannelChatGPTHoliday & EventsMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationOperations & Supply ChainPartnershipsRestaurants 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events Retailer’s Holiday Strategy: Leveraging Christmas Saving Clubs Retailers are increasingly recognising the importance of strategic planning for holiday shopping, with Christmas saving clubs being a notable element of this approach. These clubs, which have been a fixture for generations, allow consumers to set aside funds throughout the year specifically for their festive expenditures. By incorporating the mechanism of Park Christmas Savings, retailers […] Modern Retail April 25, 2024April 25, 2024 < 1 min read Holiday & EventsStrategyInternational - UKConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Elevating the Retail Omni-Experience with Strategic In-Store Enhancements As retail continues to evolve, the demand for an integrated omnichannel experience has become a staple expectation among consumers. Digital advancements have significantly improved online shopping, spotlighting the in-store experience as a pivotal element for fostering trust and loyalty. Efforts are intensifying among brands to establish dedicated teams and invest in resources aimed at ensuring […] Wiser Retail Strategies April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 2 min read Technology & InnovationAIMarketing: In StoreConsumersShoppersMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionOperations & Supply ChainMerchandisingPredictions and ForecastsData & InsightsCustomer ExperienceOmnichannelHealth & WellnessMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationHoliday & EventsTrends: Retail 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Lavazza’a new ad campaign ‘What if coffee ran out forever?’ Lavazza’s new ad campaign featuring Adrian Bliss. To mark World Earth Day, Lavazza is launching a new global campaign in collaboration with marketing firm Freeda Platform to raise awareness about the importance of taking care of the planet. The… This story continues at Lavazza’a new ad campaign Or just […] Talking Retail April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 < 1 min read SustainabilityPredictions and ForecastsHoliday & EventsDept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Figs recycled over 40K healthcare professional’s scrubs in trade-in program The “Scrubs That Don’t Suck” campaign launched April 1 and ends on Earth Day as the brand hit its participation goal. RetailDive April 22, 2024April 22, 2024 < 1 min read Health & WellnessHoliday & EventsSustainability 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer New on-pack promo from Ribena Ribena has unveiled a new on-pack promotion across its full range of formats which will give shoppers the chance to win family experiences every day. Prizes include UK holiday packages and experience vouchers – as well as an additional 1000 cash prizes to reward shoppers… This story continues at New on-pack promo from Ribena Or […] Talking Retail April 22, 2024April 22, 2024 < 1 min read ShoppersPredictions and ForecastsInternational - UKHoliday & Events 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Wrangler, M&S, Anthropologie and More Mark Earth Day with New Sustainability Initiatives Brands have been touting their green credentials and launching new initiatives all month in the leadup to Earth Day, and those efforts have peaked now that that April 22 has arrived. Among the brands that saved their announcements for the day itself are Kering, Marks & Spencer, Wrangler, Asics and Anthropologie, all of which showcased […] Retail TouchPoints April 22, 2024April 22, 2024 6 min read SustainabilityConsumersDept. ApparelPartnershipsPackagingInternational - UKPhilanthropyShoppersHoliday & EventsPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Social MediaHealth & WellnessTechnology & InnovationDept. BeverageInternationalExecutivesReturnsMarketing: In StoreOperations & Supply ChainBrick and MortarRecommerceDeliveryThick DataWalmartESG and CSRDept. NonfoodDept. Natural / OrganicData & InsightsAssociates 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
Data & Insights Peaks and valleys: Ad spending trends around the world Where should I advertise and when? This is probably one of the most frustrating questions in the marketing book. Today as always, every company must carefully study its markets, decide where to allocate its media budget, and measure the performance of its campaigns. But the time window to do those things has compressed considerably. Consumers […] Nielsen April 22, 2024April 22, 2024 3 min read Data & InsightsConsumersBig DataHoliday & EventsInsight ProvidersStrategyCompetitionDept. NonfoodResults & InvestmentConsultingStreamingGoogleInternational - North AmericaPartnershipsPredictions and ForecastsEconomyAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category After 25 Years, a Rebrand is Just the Beginning for Edible Twenty-five years ago, Tariq Farid saw some fruit displayed in a unique way at an event. He turned the idea into a business — and Edible Arrangements into a household name. But his daughter, Somia Farid Silber, who’s now the company’s President, isn’t coasting on the company’s past success — she’s too busy thinking about […] Retail TouchPoints April 22, 2024April 22, 2024 8 min read Dept. GroceryData & InsightsPredictions and ForecastsDept. FreshBrick and MortarShoppersConsumersMarketing: BrandTechnology & InnovationDeliveryDept. BeverageCannabisStore LocationMarketing: Social MediaLegal & CriminalOperations & Supply ChainCustomer ExperienceHealth & WellnessDept. HBCPartnershipsDoorDashHoliday & EventsMerchandisingPepsiCoStart UpsPop UpsResults & InvestmentStore FormatStrategyTargetDept. NonfoodFood DeliveryCOVID19Ubereats 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events Southwest finds its swagger again with ‘The Big Flex’ campaign Confident new ads follow a year where the carrier was in recovery mode from a 2022 holiday meltdown that resulted in a record fine. MarketingDive April 19, 2024April 19, 2024 < 1 min read Holiday & Events 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces 3 Strategies to Get Ahead of the 2024 Holiday Season The holiday season has always been a tricky time for retailers, and this year will be no different. With the inflation rate fluctuating between 3 percent and 4 percent, consumer spending behaviors have become increasingly unpredictable. How can retailers forecast the right products and channels to stock their shelves effectively in Q4? To stay agile […] TotalRetail April 19, 2024April 21, 2024 < 1 min read Holiday & EventsPredictions and ForecastsEconomyConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables Adidas Raises Guidance After Q1 Profit Hike, Shares Jump 8% Shares of Adidas jumped 8.2 percent on Wednesday after the company unexpectedly raised its full-year guidance and reported a year-on-year profit increase in the first quarter, reports CNBC. The German sportswear company said that it now expects currency-neutral revenues to increase at a mid-to high-single-digit rate in full-year 2024, compared with a previous projection of […] TotalRetail April 18, 2024April 24, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. ApparelOperations & Supply ChainCOVID19Predictions and ForecastsExecutivesPartnershipsHoliday & Events 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Metadata is the key to compelling fan experiences as sports migrate to streaming Sports, unlike all other genres, have the power to attract large, consistent TV viewership—and on set schedules. You’d have to have been living under a rock this past year to have not been exposed to the whirlwind NFL season, which culminated in record viewership for Super Bowl LVII. Regardless of the appeal, however, the immense […] Nielsen April 17, 2024April 17, 2024 3 min read StreamingMarketing: BroadcastMarketing: Digital MediaPredictions and ForecastsData & InsightsInsight ProvidersBig DataDept. NonfoodDept. Toys & GamesMeta (Facebook)ConsumersHoliday & EventsTrends: MarketingCompetitionWeatherAmazonData VisualizationKraftHeinzMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: Social MediaDept. Consumer Electronics 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats How Malls Are Making a Comeback in 2024 Shopping Centers have proved their resilience over the past couple of years, staging an impressive comeback following the back-to-back challenges of COVID restrictions and inflation. But although foot traffic is bouncing back, shopping habits are changing — and leading malls are trying new tactics to draw consumers through their doors. Analyzing location intelligence metrics for […] TotalRetail April 16, 2024April 17, 2024 3 min read Brick and MortarTechnology & InnovationAIConsumersPredictions and ForecastsStore LocationCOVID19Pop UpsDeliveryOperations & Supply ChainAssociatesData & InsightsWeatherEconomyDept. FuelHoliday & EventsMarketing: In StoreShoppersSustainability 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces New Report Identifies the US Merchants With the Best Gift Card Programs For the seventh consecutive year, NAPCO Research and Blackhawk Network have partnered to produce an industry-leading report on U.S. merchants’ gift card programs. The 2024 assessment included a review of retailers’ e-commerce gift card offerings (desktop, mobile web, mobile app, device agnostic), including the purchaser and recipient experience for both digital and physical cards of […] TotalRetail April 16, 2024April 17, 2024 3 min read Predictions and ForecastsData & InsightsHoliday & EventsTechnology & InnovationMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionConsumersShoppersDept. PerimeterDept. FreshGamingData VisualizationDeliveryMarketing: TradeBrick and MortarAcquisition 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing College basketball boosts U.S. cable viewing in March Seasonality plays a role in an overall television usage decline of 3% during the month Following seasonal viewing trends that typically begin in February, overall television usage in the U.S. dipped again in March. Despite declines across categories, cable and streaming saw their share of TV viewing increase in this month’s report of The GaugeTM […] Nielsen April 16, 2024April 16, 2024 4 min read StreamingMarketing: Digital MediaInsight ProvidersBig DataMarketing: BroadcastData & InsightsPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Social MediaHoliday & EventsMarketing: UGCConsumersDept. Toys & GamesAssociatesDept. NonfoodData VisualizationGamingWeatherInclusivity 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass From Reusable to Recycled: Walmart Canada Pilots Program Giving New Life to Blue Bags Walmart Canada, in partnership with TerraCycle, will mark Earth Day on April 22 with a “Fresh Start” Day of Action, encouraging consumers to recycle their used blue Walmart shopping bags as part of a free national recycling pilot program. TerraCycle will launder usable bags and donate them for reuse by charity partners; bags that are […] Retail TouchPoints April 16, 2024April 16, 2024 2 min read SustainabilityWalmartInternational - North AmericaDeliveryPartnershipsMarketing: Social MediaOperations & Supply ChainPhilanthropyConsumersPredictions and ForecastsHoliday & EventsExecutivesDept. GroceryDept. FreshStore Location 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats How Your Retail Location Can Maximize Foot Traffic Retail sales were reported to have dropped in January after a busy holiday season and we’ve entered what’s traditionally the slowest season in retail. This post-holiday slump has coincided with lasting inflation and a significant drop in foot traffic, according to Adentro. However, although spending typically slows this time of year, it’s far from standstill. […] TotalRetail April 16, 2024April 17, 2024 < 1 min read Store LocationHoliday & EventsEconomy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Census data shows retail sales gains in March WASHINGTON – Data released by the U.S. Census Bureau on Monday shows that retail sales continued to increase in March as tax refunds and job growth put more money in shoppers’ pockets, National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz said. “March’s Census Bureau numbers confirm that consumer spending remains steady, underscoring a resilient consumer despite […] MMR April 15, 2024April 15, 2024 < 1 min read Data & InsightsConsumersHoliday & EventsShoppersRestaurantsDept. NonfoodDept. Fuel 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Operations & Supply Chain Choosing a Distribution Model: Drop Shipping vs Traditional Inventory Welcome back, retail enthusiasts! One of the topics that consistently comes up in the retail world is the logistics of shipping. From the manufacturers to the distributors, to your retail store – there are many factors and unexpected costs to consider during the shipping process that can be often overlooked. There are many facets of […] Retail Bound April 13, 2024April 13, 2024 9 min read Operations & Supply ChainDeliveryShoppersResults & InvestmentPartnershipsStrategyStore LocationPackagingAssociatesReturnsConsumersPredictions and ForecastsCustomer ExperienceData VisualizationGovernmentHoliday & EventsTechnology & InnovationMarketing: In StoreMerchandisingPricing & PromotionsTargetHome DepotAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Making sense of your store data After a big holiday weekend, everyone is always thinking of what can be done better next year. Stay tuned tomorrow for a Presidents’ Day Recap to see how your store compared to the industry average this year. This week, we’re discussing the newest trends in retail, including the use of new technologies and changes in […] Trakwell.ai (formerly Doorcounts) April 13, 2024April 13, 2024 3 min read Data & InsightsTechnology & InnovationAIStore LocationPredictions and ForecastsPackagingShoppersChatGPTConsumersAcquisitionTrends: RetailWalmartMars Inc.SustainabilityHoliday & Events 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Beverage Powerade empowers athletes who ‘take a pause’ for global campaign timed to Olympics Featuring Simone Biles, the campaign’s emotional hero spot is inspired by the gymnast and the intense expectations tied to being a professional athlete. MarketingDive April 12, 2024April 12, 2024 < 1 min read Holiday & EventsCoca Cola 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Why CeraVe is using its Super Bowl playbook for a fake rom-com trailer The L’Oréal skincare brand is playing off genre tropes and double entendres in its influencer-backed “The One Under the Sun” campaign. MarketingDive April 12, 2024April 12, 2024 < 1 min read Legal & CriminalHoliday & EventsMarketing: Social Media 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Emotion-Informed GenAI: Making Your Marketing Content More Human Emotions are central to how we engage, communicate with, and react to our world, motivating our behavior and deepening our interactions. Brands that lean into the intricacies of human emotions are proven to generate more sales and loyalty. According to McKinsey, 76 percent of consumers reported that receiving personalized communications was a top factor in […] TotalRetail April 12, 2024April 12, 2024 3 min read Technology & InnovationAIConsumersHoliday & EventsPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationConsultingGoogleData & InsightsMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionResults & InvestmentMarketing: TradeMarketing: Social MediaDept. FreshMarketing: BrandESG and CSRChatGPTDept. PerimeterStrategy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Inside Westfield Century City’s Infrastructure Supporting Experiential Retail Now embarking on its 60th year in business, Westfield Century City has become a beloved Los Angeles institution — one that has evolved alongside its broad demographic of Angelenos. It is this broad demographic, and its fast-evolving behaviors and expectations, that has inspired the team to invest more thoughtfully into events, experiential retail and activations […] Retail TouchPoints April 11, 2024April 11, 2024 5 min read ConsumersPop UpsBrick and MortarPredictions and ForecastsDept. ApparelShoppersMarketing: Social MediaDeliveryStore LocationPodcastsTikTokStreamingStrategyRestaurantsExecutivesOperations & Supply ChainPartnershipsHoliday & EventsDept. NonfoodDept. GroceryDept. FreshTrends: Retail 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