Trends & External Forces Your Views: Business. Not Personal. Yesterday we took note of a Boston Globe story about how youth organizers with the Hyde Square Task Force in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, did significant market research and figured out that a grocery cart of items at their local Stop & Shop cost $34 more than the same products at the chain’s store in suburban […] MorningNewsBeat June 7, 2023June 7, 2023 12 min read EconomyAhold DelhaizeDept. FuelBrick and MortarWegmansShoppersAmazonStore LocationThick DataDollar GeneralDept. GroceryLegal & CriminalDept. BeverageTechnology & InnovationConsumersSustainabilityCOVID19Customer ExperienceAssociatesCompetitionWalmartHoliday & EventsMarketing: UGCDept. FreshMarketing: VoiceOwned Brands (Private Label)Albertsons / SafewayPredictions and ForecastsRestaurantsStrategyCPG: Adult BeverageDept. Adult BevOperations & Supply Chain 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Associates & Employees NRF sounds alarm over labor impasse WASHINGTON – The National Retail Federation is reiterating its call for the Biden administration to get involved in stalled labor negotiations after reports of shutdowns over the weekend at two California ports. Shutdowns at the Port of Oakland and the Port of Long Beach come as the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the […] MMR June 5, 2023June 5, 2023 2 min read AssociatesOperations & Supply ChainDeliveryConsumersEconomyGovernmentInternationalPress ReleaseExecutivesPartnershipsHoliday & Events 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Renew Re-Fresh Re-Focus on Summer Wendy’s In a new partnership Wendy’s wants to re-fresh its messaging, re-focus on summer, and renew its goal to garner a larger share of this target market Gen Z and Millennials to drive new electricity according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. In case you had not head, Wendy’s has […] Grocerant Guru June 5, 2023June 5, 2023 3 min read Marketing: SocialRestaurantsDept. GroceryGoogleDept. FreshConsumersMarketing: BroadcastData & InsightsMeta (Facebook)TikTokMetaverseGeneral MillsTrends: TechDept. BeverageDept. PerimeterTwitterTechnology & InnovationPepsiCoHoliday & EventsConsultingDeliveryTech: AICOVID19Dept. ApparelTargetESG and CSRStrategyDoorDashFood DeliveryMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionPartnershipsOperations & Supply ChainAI 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Walmart: stores the next frontier for retail media BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart has grown its retail media business, Walmart Connect, by offering advertisers the ability to reach consumers when they are searching for products on the retailer’s website as well as via thousands of digital televisions and point-of-purchase screens in its physical stores. Now Walmart Connect plans to leverage the retailer’s stores to […] MMR June 2, 2023June 5, 2023 3 min read WalmartMarketing: Retail MediaShoppersBrick and MortarWalmart ConnectConsumersOmnichannelMarketing: In StoreDeliveryBOPISTargetMarketing: BroadcastOperations & Supply ChainHoliday & EventsDept. PetCOVID19MerchandisingTech: Cashierless 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events Lessons & Meditations from the Stoics — with Ryan Holiday Ryan Holiday, an author and media strategist, joins Scott to discuss his latest book, “The Daily Dad: 366 Meditations on Parenting, Love, and Raising Great Kids.” We hear about practicing patience, rethinking our outsized reactions, and teaching discipline. Follow Ryan on Twitter, @RyanHoliday. Scott opens by discussing Nvidia’s journey to become the next $1 trillion […] The Prof G Show June 1, 2023June 1, 2023 < 1 min read Holiday & EventsMarketing: SocialTwitter 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Michael Phelps to speak at NACDS Foundation Dinner ARLINGTON, Va. — The NACDS Foundation announced on Tuesday that 28-time Olympic Gold Medalist and mental health advocate Michael Phelps will be the speaker at the 25th NACDS Foundation Dinner, which will be held on Saturday, August 12, at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina. A reception is scheduled to be held from 6:30 p.m. […] MMR June 1, 2023June 1, 2023 2 min read Health & WellnessInternationalPartnershipsMarketing: SocialHoliday & EventsExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing The Future of Retail: Rethinking Digital Signage to Improve the In-Store Experience Expectations are never-ending in the retail industry. They’re also ever-changing — even more so in light of recent events. People have different mindsets when entering a brick-and-mortar store. Some people are certainly cautious about in-person interactions, so they’re often in the store for a specific reason. Others might have just stopped in out of happenstance, […] Retail TouchPoints May 31, 2023May 31, 2023 4 min read Marketing: OOHTechnology & InnovationConsumersMarketing: SocialBrick and MortarShoppersMarketing: In StorePredictions and ForecastsTrends: RetailSustainabilityCustomer ExperiencePricing & PromotionsDept. NonfoodThick DataStrategyDept. ApparelPartnershipsMerchandisingHoliday & EventsDept. FreshData & InsightsUnilever 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Sponsored Content: an ultimate guide with Examples Content is “soldier”! There is a famous quote we have all heard: “Content is king” written by Bill Gates. But it is not always true. In the fierce competition of the digital era, companies are fighting to get more visibility, brand authenticity, and market share using “content”. It is a battlefield in which the contents […] Ecommerce Nation May 30, 2023May 30, 2023 9 min read Marketing: SocialData & InsightsTargetGovernmentMeta (Facebook)PodcastsLegal & CriminalESG and CSRDept. Natural / OrganicConsumersPartnershipsRestaurantsStrategyMarketing: UGCTwitterHealth & WellnessData VisualizationMarketing: BroadcastStore LocationPricing & PromotionsReturnsCompetitionSustainabilityHoliday & EventsPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionResults & Investment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category All Food Retailers Need to Remember Earth Day is More than just One Day a Year Time and time again restaurants, convenience stores, service delis, and all fresh food retailers need to remember that consumers continue to have a growing top-of-mind awareness of all things sustainable. Within the grocerant niche the ‘halo’ of better-for-you is a driving factor in the path to purchase according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at […] Grocerant Guru May 30, 2023May 30, 2023 2 min read Dept. GroceryConsumersSustainabilityMarketing: SocialThick DataHoliday & EventsESG and CSREconomyTwitterDept. FreshMeta (Facebook)Data & InsightsGovernmentMarketing: ShopperPartnershipsRestaurantsTechnology & InnovationBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer One in five Brits prioritising festivals over holidays this summer, eBay Ads research finds With Glastonbury 2023 fast approaching, 20% of Brits plan to prioritise festivals over holidays this summer, according to research from eBay Ads. The findings, based on a survey of 1,000 UK consumers, reveal that 28% expect this festival season to be the biggest following the pandemic, with a further 22% saying this is the most […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub May 30, 2023May 30, 2023 2 min read ConsumersInternational - UKTechnology & InnovationDept. ApparelHoliday & EventsCOVID19Marketing: SocialSustainabilityTwitterResults & InvestmentStrategyData & InsightsThick DataAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events As back-to-school, holiday orders begin, this is what may be the new ‘normal’ in peak retail trade season [[“value”:”Peak retail trade season for back-to-school and holiday shopping begins in July and there’s hope for an uptick from 2022, but some shipping CEOs are doubtful.”]] CNBC May 25, 2023May 25, 2023 < 1 min read Holiday & EventsOperations & Supply ChainDelivery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food A Scheduling Note From The Content Guy Monday is Memorial Day here in the US, which means that we’re all about to enjoy a three-day weekend. I’m going to start it a day early and make it a four-day weekend. MNB will be back on Tuesday, May 30, with, as always, fresh and hand-crafted news and commentary. I hope you have a […] MorningNewsBeat May 25, 2023May 25, 2023 < 1 min read Holiday & EventsDept. Fresh 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Why travelers are prioritizing memories over money As lockdowns from the global COVID-19 pandemic get further away in the rearview mirror, travelers show indications that some of their travel habits are reverting back to pre-pandemic life. While travelers plan on spending more on vacations in 2023, travelers are cognizant of higher travel prices but continue to prioritize travel in their budgets. In […] Mintel May 24, 2023May 24, 2023 3 min read COVID19InternationalHoliday & EventsTechnology & InnovationEconomyDept. NonfoodConsumersStrategyRestaurantsPredictions and ForecastsPartnerships 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Amazon Prime Day 2023: How To Get Your Product Content Ready Salsify If you’re marketing on Amazon, you know — or, at least, should know — that Prime Day is something like the mega-retailer’s Super Bowl, Black Friday, and birthday all rolled together. Salsify May 23, 2023May 24, 2023 < 1 min read AmazonHoliday & EventsMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: Social 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer How is sustainability influencing the travel and tourism industry Travel industry outlook The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic nearly decimated the international holiday market, with travel restrictions and quarantine requirements in place for the best part of two years. In March 2022, the UK government announced the removal of all international travel restrictions, leading to a spike in holiday bookings. This sudden jump in […] Mintel May 23, 2023May 23, 2023 5 min read ConsumersSustainabilityHoliday & EventsInternational - UKInternationalGovernmentCOVID19Predictions and ForecastsDept. NonfoodShoppersEconomyPackagingDept. LaundryDept. Natural / OrganicESG and CSRDeliveryData & InsightsTargetMarketing: SocialPricing & PromotionsStrategyAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Tijuana Flats Customer Focused for Memorial Day Mix and match meal bunding is a hallmark of the grocerant niche driving top-line sales and bottom-line profits. With an astute understanding of its customers and their need-set for the Memorial Day weekend. Tijuana Flats is giving its guests one more reason to celebrate this Memorial Day. Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA […] Grocerant Guru May 23, 2023May 23, 2023 2 min read ShoppersHoliday & EventsData & InsightsDept. GroceryDept. Fresh PreparedDept. DeliMarketing: SocialDept. FreshDeliveryConsumersBOPIS 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Worth Reading: Ubiquity Is Amazon’s Kryptonite The New York Times has a story headlined, “Amazon Is Everywhere. That’s What Makes It So Vulnerable.” Here’s the thesis: “Amazon’s recent growth helped create the choke points that workers have sought to exploit. During its first two decades, the company stayed out of the delivery business and simply handed off your cat toys and […] MorningNewsBeat May 22, 2023May 22, 2023 < 1 min read AmazonDeliveryAssociatesOperations & Supply ChainHoliday & EventsDept. Toys & GamesDept. PetDept. NonfoodCOVID19 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation The impact of blockchain technology on retail: from payments to supply chain The retail industry recorded an all-time high quarterly revenue of $266 million in the US from July to September 2022, signalling rapid growth. A significant reason for this growth is the adoption of technology to increase its market cap, reach a wider audience, and solve most of its problems. One of the technologies revolutionising the […] 0 Author Missing May 19, 2023May 19, 2023 3 min read blockchainTechnology & InnovationOperations & Supply ChainData & InsightsShoppersLegal & CriminalMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionConsumersCustomer ExperienceStore LocationPredictions and ForecastsEconomySustainabilityDept. ApparelHoliday & EventsTrends: Retail 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer What Consumer Spending is Signaling to Retailers How consumers spend their money through the holidays can often be a bellwether for trends in the months and years to come. With that in mind, the SpendTrend team at Fiserv took a deep dive into consumer spending patterns from Q4 of 2022. It found that increases in credit usage, contactless payments, and omnichannel interactions […] Dan Parzych May 19, 2023May 19, 2023 3 min read ConsumersTechnology & InnovationShoppersOmnichannelPredictions and ForecastsData & InsightsMarketing: SocialThick DataPackagingInternationalTrends: FinanceStore LocationResults & InvestmentPricing & PromotionsMarketing: TradeBNPLCOVID19Marketing: In StoreBrick and MortarHoliday & EventsDept. NonfoodDept. Sporting goodsESG and CSRExecutivesUnileverAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Building transparency and trust from news media to PR Sally Lehrman, founder of The Trust Project, shares how misinformation and disinformation can take root. It all started with clickbait. Sally Lehrman, then the endowed chair at Santa Clara University in California, gathered a group of journalists together in 2012 and in 2014 to discuss how news organizations were adapting to the digital space. That […] PR Daily May 18, 2023May 18, 2023 4 min read Technology & InnovationAIMarketing: SocialESG and CSRHealth & WellnessExecutivesData & InsightsGovernmentInclusivityPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: BroadcastSustainabilityHoliday & Events 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Way Day 2023 similar to prior spring events despite additional day Powered by Earnest’s Vela transaction dataset. Contact Sales for more details. Wayfair’s largest shopping event of the year, Way Day, was held April 26-28 and offered consumers free shipping and deals on over a million items, with some discounts reaching up to 80%. This year represented the first three-day event and was a break from […] Earnest Research May 17, 2023May 17, 2023 < 1 min read Data & InsightsConsumersEconomyPricing & PromotionsOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: TradeHoliday & EventsDeliveryCOVID19 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation How Grocers Can Leverage AI to Retain Customers Amidst a Price War With Discounters While inflation has been on the mind of everyone through 2022 and into this year, we recently have been hearing whispers of possible deflation in the near future. Naturally, this has many small retailers and grocers wondering what they would do to survive if that comes to pass. Starting in 2020, we saw larger retailers […] Francois Chaubard May 17, 2023May 17, 2023 3 min read Technology & InnovationAIShoppersEconomyConsumersOperations & Supply ChainMerchandisingBrick and MortarAssociatesPredictions and ForecastsTrader JoesWalmartSustainabilityStrategyStore LocationHoliday & EventsTargetAmazonExecutivesTech: AIDept. FreshCOVID19AldiTrends: ConsumerAcquisition 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value Dollar General, Dollar Tree Come Under Activist Investor Fire for Workforce Issues Dollar General and Dollar Tree are both facing proposals from activist investor firms aiming to improve their worker safety and wages. Domini Impact Investments has called for an independent audit into worker safety and well-being at Dollar General, while United Church Funds is seeking the creation of a wages and inequality report on Dollar Tree. […] Retail TouchPoints May 17, 2023May 17, 2023 2 min read AssociatesDollar GeneralDollar TreeOperations & Supply ChainHealth & WellnessDeliveryMarketing: SocialTargetResults & InvestmentCompetitionCustomer ExperienceReturnsInstacartMerchandisingStrategyShoppersExecutivesKrogerInclusivityHoliday & EventsWalmartGovernment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value Dollar General, Dollar Tree Come Under Activist Investor Fire for Workforce Issues Dollar General and Dollar Tree are both facing proposals from activist investor firms aiming to improve their worker safety and wages. Domini Impact Investments has called for an independent audit into worker safety and well-being at Dollar General, while United Church Funds is seeking the creation of a wages and inequality report on Dollar Tree. […] Retail TouchPoints May 17, 2023May 17, 2023 2 min read AssociatesDollar GeneralDollar TreeOperations & Supply ChainHealth & WellnessDeliveryMarketing: SocialTargetResults & InvestmentCompetitionCustomer ExperienceReturnsInstacartMerchandisingStrategyShoppersExecutivesKrogerInclusivityHoliday & EventsWalmartGovernment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights An E-Commerce Business’ Guide To Shipping Policy You might have some of the best products that are also the customers’ need of the hour. You are confident of making a sale but somehow the customer who has passed through stages of funnels doesn’t become your customer. A little analysis of your customer behavior at this stage or simply asking for their feedback […] Latest Shipment May 15, 2023May 15, 2023 7 min read Data & InsightsDeliveryOperations & Supply ChainShoppersReturnsInternationalCompetitionHoliday & EventsCustomer ExperienceWeatherShopifyGovernmentTechnology & InnovationESG and CSRPricing & PromotionsMarketing: VoiceMarketing: SocialBOPISAI 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Google, Generative Search, And The Web’s Uncertain Future The demo was beautiful. At Google’s IO developer conference this week, the company showed an experimental version of its search engine handling an almost unimaginably difficult query. Asked whether a family with kids under three years old and a dog would prefer Arches National Park or Bryce Canyon, Google scoured the internet and returned a […] Bigtechnology May 12, 2023May 17, 2023 5 min read Technology & InnovationAIBigTechGoogleAmazonCryptoData & InsightsPodcastsDept. BeverageStreamingStore LocationPredictions and ForecastsChatGPTMarketing: SocialESG and CSRSustainabilityDept. PetTwitterMarketing: BroadcastMarketing: Digital MediaConsumersBig DataAssociatesHoliday & EventsDept. FuelDept. Natural / OrganicDept. OTCInsight ProvidersMeta (Facebook)PartnershipsWeather 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events Campaign Trail: Squarespace showcases how it makes anything possible In the follow-up to its Super Bowl spot, the website-making company explores the outer limits of its “Everything to Sell Anything” slogan. MarketingDive May 12, 2023May 12, 2023 < 1 min read Holiday & Events 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Why scent marketing makes sense for brands A Rolls Royce, a Holiday Inn, anywhere within 50 feet of an Abercrombie & Fitch store—nothing smells quite like a scent marketing gimmick that works. Scents have more mystery than sights and sounds. They make themselves known in the background, long before you can name them. They feel personal; they surface memories. And brands want […] Mintel May 11, 2023May 11, 2023 5 min read ConsumersMarketing: BrandResults & InvestmentConsultingDept. BeverageESG and CSRMarketing: SocialPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: TradeTargetStrategyStore LocationShoppersHoliday & EventsOwned Brands (Private Label)Marketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionInternational - UKDept. FreshDept. ApparelTrends: FinanceAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food How Spend and Organic Rank Are Correlated on Amazon When it comes to accelerating the proverbial ‘Amazon Flywheel,’ a key challenge brands deal with is the degree to which ad spending will have a knock-on effect to drive organic rank improvements. A Momentum Commerce analysis illustrates how search ad spending impacts organic rank relatively quickly, but these benefits were much less pronounced during high-traffic […] Momentum Commerce May 9, 2023May 9, 2023 2 min read Health & WellnessDept. Natural / OrganicAmazonDept. GroceryStore LocationNestleUnileverTechnology & InnovationStrategyHoliday & Events 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events What Are the Biggest Online Shopping Holidays Worldwide? Salsify While most holidays involve quality time with family and friends, online shopping holidays bring shoppers and their credit cards together to scour the web for the best deals. From influencers sharing their top picks on Instagram and TikTok to news sites publishing their lists of must-buy products, these shopping holidays are hard to avoid for […] Salsify May 9, 2023May 9, 2023 < 1 min read Holiday & EventsMarketing: SocialConsumersTikTokShoppersMeta (Facebook) 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Channel: Grocery - Natural Channel: Mass Channel: Specialty & Other Department & Category Department: Consumer Durables Department: Nonfood Corporate Strategy Media & Marketing Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Merchandising Stores & Formats Target Leapfrogs Walmart For Upscale Grocery Approach Bloomberg has a story about how “a slew of retailers are beefing up their grocery investments to lure in consumers cutting back on non-essentials like clothing and electronics. But as they lay out plans to improve their food offerings and supply chains, the big question is how does one compete with the mighty Walmart Inc. on […] Written by MorningNewsBeat June 8, 2023June 8, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage CPG: Adult Beverage CPG: Beverage CPG: Food CPG: Food & Bev CPG: HBC Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Channel: Restaurants Department & Category Department: Adult Beverage Department: Beverage Department: Food Department: HBC Department: Nonfood Corporate Strategy Corporate Finance Corporate Purpose ESG Media & Marketing Agencies & Vendors Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Merchandising Operations & Supply Chain Circana reveals 2022 New Product Pacesetters CHICAGO – Circana, formerly IRI and The NPD Group, has released its 2022 New Product Pacesetters, the 28th annual report revealing the top new product launches across food and beverage and nonfood sectors. The report illustrates the enduring power of CPG innovation, revealing that consumer spending on new product offerings remained elevated last year despite challenges […] Written by MMR June 8, 2023June 8, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Channel: Mass Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Media & Marketing Retailer Media Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Owned Brands (Private Label) Walmart Upgrades Its Digital Ad Network From Advertising Age: “Walmart Connect, which has made huge gains in recent years through digital advertising, is testing ways to bolster in-store pieces of its retail media network. “For the first time, Walmart Connect is selling ads on its revamped in-store radio network and integrating sampling programs with online offerings. While aspects of Walmart Connect’s […] Written by MorningNewsBeat June 7, 2023June 8, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Trends & External Forces Stores & Formats H-E-B expands its discount format Several years after opening its last Joe V’s location, H-E-B is reigniting the banner with two locations set to open in Dallas by 2025. Dive Brief: H-E-B announced Tuesday it is opening two Joe V’s Smart Shop by H-E-B stores in Dallas, marking the first time the grocer’s discount format will appear outside of the Houston area. […] Written by Grocery Dive June 7, 2023June 8, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retailer Media ESG Media & Marketing Retailer Media Shopper & Customer Operations & Supply Chain Giant Eagle launches in-house retail media network Leap The platform leverages the chain’s loyalty program, bringing personalized ads to shoppers in-store, in-app, on social media and elsewhere, said Damian Scott, who heads up the grocer’s retail media and front-end digital operations. Dive Brief: Giant Eagle announced on Wednesday the debut of Leap Media Group, an in-house retail media arm that leverages the regional […] Written by Grocery Dive June 7, 2023June 8, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked