Holiday & Events How to beat back rising prices with Memorial Day deals For consumers struggling with soaring prices, the Memorial Day weekend sales push could be a great time to stock up. CNBC May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 < 1 min read Holiday & EventsConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Cryptocurrency ad spend plummets as market crashes Marketing spend for the top four crypto sites fell dramatically in March after peaking during the Super Bowl. MarketingDive May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 < 1 min read CryptoHoliday & Events 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category Grocerants Replacing Restaurants and Grocery Stores for Dinner What’s for Dinner is the age-old question every parent hears, and most say I don’t know. Today more and more families or looking online, or for new avenues of fresh food distributions in the way of meals and meal components that can be mixed and matched into perfect family meal. Alternative fresh food […] Grocerant Guru May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 4 min read Dept. GroceryRestaurantsData & InsightsConsumersMarketing: SocialDept. FreshDept. PerimeterBrick and MortarPepsiCoConsultingDept. BeverageDept. Fresh PreparedStrategyAssociatesDept. BakeryMeta (Facebook)TwitterDept. Adult BevTechnology & InnovationPricing & PromotionsPartnershipsMarketing: TradeESG and CSRDept. DairyDept. DeliDept. FuelMarketing: In StoreHoliday & Events 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Beverage Pepsi steps away from Super Bowl Halftime Show amid strategic pivot Dive Brief: Pepsi announced on Twitter that it will no longer sponsor the Super Bowl Halftime Show, a midgame extravaganza it has held the rights to for the past decade. While the brand is stepping away from that particular event, its parent company, PepsiCo, is renewing a larger partnership with the NFL that covers a wide portion […] MarketingDive May 25, 2022May 25, 2022 2 min read PepsiCoHoliday & Events 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
Shopper & Customer Pepsi ends sponsorship of Super Bowl halftime show Pepsi has decided that it will no longer sponsor the Super Bowl halftime show. The company said in a statement that the decision is part of a “larger strategic shift to bring unprecedented music and entertainment experiences” to people as the way they consumer music changes. RetailWire May 25, 2022May 25, 2022 < 1 min read PepsiCoHoliday & EventsConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Walmart’s version of Amazon Prime Day kicks off June 2 Retail Customer Experience May 25, 2022May 25, 2022 < 1 min read AmazonWalmartMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionHoliday & Events 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category The Sweets & Snacks Expo recognizes new product winners CHICAGO – The annual Most Innovative New Product Awards have kicked off the 25th Sweets & Snacks Expo by recognizing this year’s most innovative confectionery and snack products and the companies that created them. These products have been developed over the last year and are now available on store shelves or will be made available to […] MMR May 24, 2022May 24, 2022 2 min read Dept. GroceryDept. FreshDept. BakeryConsumersTechnology & InnovationShoppersPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: SocialHoliday & EventsGoogleExecutivesData & Insights 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Way Day 2022 – Wayfair’s YoY Performance Way Day 2022 is Wayfair’s version of Amazon’s Prime Day. It’s the retailer’s biggest sale event of the year, and an opportunity for consumers to snag great deals on home furnishings, including kitchen appliances, outdoor furniture, and bathroom accessories. How did Wayfair increase global net revenue? From a revenue growth perspective, this year’s Way Day […] Yipitdata May 24, 2022May 24, 2022 2 min read Data & InsightsConsumersDeliveryDept. NonfoodAmazonHoliday & EventsDept. Appliances 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Walmart Gets Flak For Juneteenth Ice Cream Promotion The Associated Press reports that Walmart has decided to pull from its stores a new special edition ice cream that commemorated the new Juneteenth federal holiday that observes June 19, 1865, the day on which Union soldiers informed enslaved Black people in Galveston, Texas, that the Emancipation proclamation – two and a half years earlier […] MorningNewsBeat May 24, 2022May 24, 2022 2 min read WalmartDept. FrozenHoliday & EventsMarketing: SocialConsumersTwitterMerchandisingESG and CSRBrick and MortarAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Olympian Sues H-E-B, Supplement Maker For Deceptive Marketing The Dallas Morning News has a story about how a North Texas Olympic bronze medalist is suing H-E-B and a supplement manufacturer for deceptive marketing and trade practices. Here’s how the News frames the story: “After winning the bronze medal for the United States at the 2016 Olympic Games, Jaqueline Galloway began the long and […] MorningNewsBeat May 24, 2022May 24, 2022 3 min read HEBCompetitionTechnology & InnovationLegal & CriminalHoliday & EventsDept. Toys & GamesDept. PharmacyDept. Nonfood 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Walmart pulls Juneteenth ice cream after backlash Walmart has pulled its Great Value Juneteenth Ice Cream after having been accused of trying to trivialize and seek profits from a connection to a holiday tied to emancipation of Black people from slavery in the U.S. The “Juneteenth holiday marks a celebration of freedom and independence,” Walmart said in a statement. “However, we received […] RetailWire May 24, 2022May 24, 2022 < 1 min read WalmartDept. FrozenHoliday & Events 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing The Very Group announces Amplience content management system tie up The Very Group, which operates digital retailer Very.co.uk, is looking to transform its content management system through a new partnership with Amplience. Using the latter’s Dynamic Content solution, Very says it will simplify and speed up the process of managing digital content across all of its brands and devices. This will improve customer experience and […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub May 24, 2022May 24, 2022 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationMarketing: SocialCustomer ExperienceCustomer ExperienceTwitterShoppersPartnershipsHoliday & EventsSustainabilityInternational - UKInsight ProvidersExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables eBay Plans Sneaker Pop-Up Shop in LA for Memorial Day Weekend The self-proclaimed “original sneaker resale marketplace,” eBay says its sells 14 pairs of sneakers every minute. This Memorial Day weekend, eBay will bring some of its most coveted sneaker styles to the streets with a pop-up shop on LA’s Fairfax Avenue curated by musician and sneakerhead Offset. Called “Wear ‘Em Out,” the store will do […] Retail TouchPoints May 23, 2022May 23, 2022 2 min read Dept. ApparelPop UpsHoliday & EventsThick DataShoppersMarketing: Social 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Purpose Lane Bryant and JCPenney Celebrate Social Justice With New Collections and Events Lane Bryant and JCPenney are each launching new collections with social justice in mind. Lane Bryant will add a dedicated Pride collection to its Cacique Intimates apparel brand, while JCPenney will launch a Juneteenth collection from its Hope & Wonder private label line. Lane Bryant will further support Pride Month with a digital campaign featuring […] Retail TouchPoints May 23, 2022May 23, 2022 2 min read InclusivityESG and CSRAssociatesPartnershipsOwned Brands (Private Label)Marketing: BrandHoliday & EventsExecutivesDept. ApparelBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer How Consumers Will Be Packing Their Coolers This Summer With Memorial Day approaching, summer is about to be in full swing. This means people are planning their family vacations, barbecues with friends, and outdoor activities. MikMak May 19, 2022May 19, 2022 < 1 min read ConsumersStrategyMarketing: SocialHoliday & Events 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Why Retailers Must Navigate Muddy Waters of ESG Requirements The need for more corporate responsibility has evolved for today’s corporations and the next generation of business leaders in the form of environmental, social and governance (ESG). Investors, activists and regulators are now requiring proactive, community-structured commitment and accountability that’s designed to step above shareholder returns. Today’s global capital markets aren’t interested in more marketing […] Rashida Salahuddin May 19, 2022May 19, 2022 3 min read ESG and CSRSustainabilityExecutivesInclusivityResults & InvestmentShoppersPredictions and ForecastsReturnsOperations & Supply ChainHoliday & EventsAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing 4 Ways a Loyalty Program Helps Counter the Higher Cost of Living The cost of living continues to rise. A few weeks ago it was announced that inflation hit a 40-year high. While many e-commerce businesses will see their sales impacted by the rising cost of living, there are some things that can be done to keep sales strong during this time. And they all boil down […] Charlie Casey May 18, 2022May 18, 2022 2 min read Marketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionShoppersMarketing: TradeReturnsHoliday & EventsDept. NonfoodMarketing: In StoreExecutivesEconomyData & Insights 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events 5 Most Important 2022 Holiday Season Ecommerce Dates | Salsify While many shoppers are content to leave their holiday purchases to the last minute, brands don’t have this luxury. Nothing could be worse than putting off your end-of-year planning. Salsify May 18, 2022May 19, 2022 < 1 min read Holiday & EventsStrategyShoppersMarketing: Social 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Walmart To Host One-Weekend-Only Savings Event Exclusively for Walmart+ Members BENTONVILLE, Ark., May 18, 2022 — Today, Walmart announced the arrival of Walmart+ Weekend, an online savings event exclusively for Walmart+ members that stretches over three days. The fun begins on Walmart.com at 12 p.m. PT/3 p.m. ET on Thursday, June 2, with the deals ending at 4 p.m. PT/7 p.m. ET on Sunday, June […] Walmart News May 18, 2022May 18, 2022 4 min read WalmartMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: SocialBrick and MortarOperations & Supply ChainAssociatesDept. FuelHoliday & EventsMarketing: BroadcastStore LocationTwitterPhilanthropyDeliveryTechnology & InnovationMeta (Facebook)SustainabilityStreamingMarketing: TradeMarketing: In StoreDept. Toys & GamesTech: RoboticsExecutivesESG and CSRDept. NonfoodPricing & Promotions 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Finance The e-commerce boom is still afoot in Africa, Jumia’s earnings indicate Jumia, the pan-African e-commerce company and sole tech company based on the continent listed on the NYSE, released its first-quarter financial performance today. The company’s results included consistent growth but lapses in some areas compared with Jumia’s previous quarter. As always, the first page of every Jumia report highlights its year-over-year wins. The first quarter […] Tech Crunch May 17, 2022May 17, 2022 3 min read Results & InvestmentTechnology & InnovationFood DeliveryDept. GroceryDeliveryQ CommerceOperations & Supply ChainExecutivesHoliday & EventsPricing & PromotionsShoppersGovernmentPredictions and ForecastsPartnershipsDept. NonfoodTrends: FinanceConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights The real value of self-service insights On the surface, self-service audience insights can seem a real turn-off for corporate companies. Why bother with audience tools when you’ve got a trusty analytics team, first-party data, consultancy hours, and supporting agencies all on hand? By all means, this is a valuable pool of insight that businesses should always make the most of. But […] GWI (Global Web Index) May 17, 2022May 17, 2022 3 min read Data & InsightsConsumersTechnology & InnovationShoppersMarketing: SocialData VisualizationCOVID19Dept. NonfoodEconomyHoliday & EventsInternational - UKMarketing: In StorePartnershipsPredictions and ForecastsStrategyAgencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Uber Eats begins autonomous deliveries in Calif. Uber Eats and autonomous vehicle company Motional have begun driverless deliveries in Santa Monica, Calif. The effort is being done in conjunction with robotics company Serve Robotics, which was Uber acquired with the purchase of Postmates and spun off in 2021. The partnership between Uber and Motional was announced in December. At the time, Uber […] fooddeliverynews.com May 17, 2022May 17, 2022 2 min read Dept. NonfoodTrends: TechDeliveryTechnology & InnovationTech: RoboticsUbereatsShoppersConsumersAutonomous VehiclesDept. GroceryPartnershipsFood DeliveryCustomer ExperienceCustomer ExperiencePostmates RestaurantsDoorDashExecutivesHoliday & EventsStore Location 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events Aramark debuts mobile ‘smart store’ at Stanley Cup Playoffs Retail Customer Experience May 16, 2022May 16, 2022 < 1 min read Holiday & Events 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Retailer Capacity Constraints; Walmart Connect; Amazon Assortment Retailers facing growing capacity constraints; Amazon looks well positioned vs. peers:Our team recently published a report focusing on the growing capacity constraints across retailers which we anticipate will likely drive markdowns and replenishment cuts across categories. Our research points to mounting capacity constraints impacting stores and distribution centers in recent weeks. Capacity issues appear to […] Cleveland Research Company May 16, 2022May 16, 2022 3 min read AmazonOperations & Supply ChainWalmartTechnology & InnovationMerchandisingMarketing: Retail MediaWalmart ConnectEconomyHoliday & EventsMarketing: TradeOmnichannelWeatherVendorsCOVID19ShoppersBrick and MortarMarketing: In StoreAssociatesDeliveryPredictions and ForecastsPricing & PromotionsResults & InvestmentStrategyData & Insights 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Uber Eats Testing Two Autonomous Delivery Pilots in LA Uber Eats plans to launch two autonomous delivery pilots in Los Angeles on Monday (May 16). According to a report by TechCrunch, the first is in conjunction with Motional, an autonomous driving firm, while the second is with Serve Robotics, a sidewalk delivery platform that is an off-shoot of Uber. The report said the test-runs […] Pymnts.com May 16, 2022May 19, 2022 2 min read DeliveryTrends: TechRestaurantsTech: RoboticsUbereatsShoppersDept. GroceryAutonomous VehiclesFood DeliveryTechnology & InnovationDept. FuelInternationalAssociatesExecutivesPartnershipsHoliday & Events 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
Media & Marketing RICE 2022: Social Commerce Success Hinges on Consistency and Friction-Free Shopping Social commerce has quickly grown from a revolutionary idea to a mainstream concept, and the channel is expected to continue expanding to reach $1.2 trillion in sales by 2025. However, it’s still a young medium, meaning retailers are still learning how they can make the most of the opportunities it presents. Jane, a DTC home […] Retail TouchPoints May 16, 2022May 16, 2022 3 min read ESG and CSRMarketing: Socialsocial commerceDept. ApparelShoppersPartnershipsTechnology & InnovationReturnsConsumersMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionStrategyPredictions and ForecastsTrends: RetailExecutivesDept. NonfoodMarketing: In StoreHoliday & EventsIndustry Conferences and EventsMarketing: Shopper 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Uber Eats pilots autonomous delivery with Serve Robotics, Motional Uber Eats is launching two autonomous delivery pilots in Los Angeles on Monday with Serve Robotics, a robotic sidewalk delivery startup, and Motional, an autonomous vehicle technology company. The new programs are a part of a range of new products Uber is launching across its ride-hail and delivery platforms, which are being announced on Monday […] Tech Crunch May 15, 2022May 15, 2022 3 min read Tech: RoboticsTechnology & InnovationPartnershipsDeliveryTrends: TechShoppersUbereatsDept. GroceryAutonomous VehiclesOperations & Supply ChainHoliday & EventsFood DeliveryPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: BrandHealth & WellnessGovernmentDept. Natural / Organic 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Unilever and Robomart are Targeting Generation Alpha Are You Food Marketing professionals never take a break, and they are always looking a customer ahead. Global CPG retailer Unilever is actively targeting Generation Alpha. So just who is Generation Alpha? They are the children of Generation Y, and often the younger siblings of Generation A. More that 2.5 million are born globally ever week. […] Grocerant Guru May 13, 2022May 13, 2022 5 min read Dept. FrozenConsumersDept. GroceryData & InsightsDept. DeliDept. Fresh PreparedDeliveryFood DeliveryTechnology & InnovationStore LocationTargetPartnershipsShoppersTrends: TechResults & InvestmentDept. RefrigeratedDept. BeverageDept. FreshDept. PharmacyAutonomous VehiclesMarketing: SocialHealth & WellnessAssociatesGrubhubHoliday & EventsDoorDashPricing & PromotionsPostmates UbereatsRestaurantsTech: RoboticsExecutivesFlagship StoresBrick and MortarDept. PerimeterAhold Delhaize 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Operations & Supply Chain Data: The Unsung Hero of Retail’s Digital Revolution Innovation in retail is powered by the need to create a competitive advantage. To achieve this, retailers have to deliver always available, differentiated services at pace while reducing costs and business risks. The retail industry has undergone a complete digital revolution over the past few years, and recent technological advancements have enhanced the customer experience […] Karthik Ranganathan May 12, 2022May 12, 2022 3 min read Data & InsightsCustomer ExperienceConsumersCustomer ExperienceTechnology & InnovationShoppersMarketing: In StoreStore LocationMarketing: UGCOperations & Supply ChainOmnichannelCompetitionHoliday & EventsMarketing: TradeMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationDept. Natural / OrganicPricing & PromotionsExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Why May is the New Black Friday When we think about big revenue-generating opportunities on the calendar, we typically focus on November and December, particularly Black Friday. But sales on Black Friday last year — both in-store and online — dropped below pre-pandemic levels. Heading in the opposite direction is May, which is quickly becoming one of the most important revenue-generating moments of the […] Sai Koppala May 12, 2022May 12, 2022 3 min read Pricing & PromotionsHoliday & EventsMarketing: TradeShoppersConsumersCOVID19Marketing: In StoreBrick and MortarStore LocationAssociatesThick DataHealth & WellnessAcquisitionExecutivesMarketing: BrandMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: SocialMeta (Facebook) 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Department & Category Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Corporate Strategy Corporate Finance Department: Consumer Durables Department: Nonfood Media & Marketing Agencies & Vendors Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Associates & Employees Is Your Brand Meaningfully Different? As marketing professionals, we’d like to share a quick lesson in one of the fundamentals of marketing having to do with relevance, what we call being “meaningfully different.” Marketers know it’s not enough to be merely relevant to be worthy of a customer’s admiration and loyalty. Something must be relevantly different to attain this status. […] Written by Branding Strategy May 25, 2022May 25, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Department: Food Media & Marketing Trends & External Forces Plant-Based Meat Receives Celebrity Boost as Kim Kardashian Joins Beyond Meat Recently, US-based plant-based meat maker, Beyond Meat, announced that professional tastemaker, icon and entrepreneur, Kim Kardashian, has become their new “chief taste consultant”, in addition to starring in a new campaign focused on the brand’s mission of health and sustainability. “As an icon synonymous with impeccable taste in food, fashion, beauty and more, Kim will highlight […] Written by BCC Research May 25, 2022May 25, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Channel: Delivery Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Channel: Grocery Channel: Mass Corporate Strategy Partnerships & Alt Profit Department: Food Media & Marketing Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces E-Grocery Consumer: Price Sensitivity & Future Usage Outlook; Live Shopping How do consumers view e-grocery platform pricing compared to in-store? In our latest study tracking 1800 online grocery shoppers it was clear that the online grocery players fall into 3 tiers in terms of consumer price perception. First, is Walmart.com which is by far perceived as being most fair / cheapest as the vast majority of […] Written by Cleveland Research Company May 25, 2022May 25, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Beverage Holiday & Events Pepsi steps away from Super Bowl Halftime Show amid strategic pivot Dive Brief: Pepsi announced on Twitter that it will no longer sponsor the Super Bowl Halftime Show, a midgame extravaganza it has held the rights to for the past decade. While the brand is stepping away from that particular event, its parent company, PepsiCo, is renewing a larger partnership with the NFL that covers a wide portion […] Written by MarketingDive May 25, 2022May 25, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats Channel: Mass Corporate Strategy Corporate Finance Partnerships & Alt Profit Media & Marketing Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Merchandising Operations & Supply Chain Stores & Formats Kohl’s to Launch 100 Small Format Stores in Untapped Markets In a bid to get closer to customers and enter new neighborhoods, Kohl’s said Wednesday (May 25) that it was launching a sweeping store investment program that will see the addition of 100 new small-format locations over the next four years. The announcement coincides with the retailer’s Investor Day meetings and marks the latest effort […] Written by Pymnts.com May 25, 2022May 25, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked