Trends & External Forces In Evolving Industry Landscape, Changes in Big-Box Retail Tell a Fascinating Story At a time when the commercial real estate landscape is evolving with unprecedented speed, changes in big-box retail are an important storyline. Appreciating how and why big-box concepts have thrived in a post-pandemic environment, and understanding the logic behind decision making with regard to everything from store layouts to merchandising, is an important first step […] 0 Author Missing March 29, 2024March 29, 2024 3 min read ConsumersBrick and MortarPredictions and ForecastsBOPISCOVID19Operations & Supply ChainWalmartStore LocationAmazonAssociatesMarketing: In StoreCostcoEconomyDept. NonfoodRestaurantsMerchandisingMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionSustainabilityInclusivityHoliday & EventsDept. Sporting goodsDept. HBCTargetTechnology & InnovationExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events Easter spending expected to rise to £1.9bn, says GlobalData UK consumers are set to spend £1.9bn this Easter, a 4.0% increase on 2023. Spend on Easter food and drink is expected to drive the uplift as consumers plan to splash out, feeling less restricted by financial pressures amid the cost-of-living crisis, according to a… This story continues at Easter spending expected to rise to […] Talking Retail March 28, 2024March 28, 2024 < 1 min read Holiday & EventsConsumersResults & InvestmentPredictions and ForecastsInternational - UKDept. GroceryDept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights How AI and Automation Will Transform E-Commerce Operations Online retail and e-commerce providers are struggling to meet shopper expectations amidst ongoing inflation, higher costs and lingering supply chain woes. A new independent survey that queried nearly 2,000 global shoppers found that 88 percent of U.S. and 79 percent of U.K. shoppers said that online retailers delivered poor experiences at least once in the […] 0 Author Missing March 28, 2024March 28, 2024 4 min read AITechnology & InnovationShoppersOperations & Supply ChainData & InsightsPricing & PromotionsMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationConsumersCustomer ExperienceDeliveryMarketing: TradePredictions and ForecastsHoliday & EventsStrategyMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionOmnichannelDept. NonfoodReturnsAmazonTrends: TechESG and CSRGoogleMarketing: UGCOwned Brands (Private Label)Thick DataEconomy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Snappy Shopper and Mondelez team up for Easter competition Snappy Shopper, the e-commerce platform connecting local retailers with customers, has announced an Easter competition partnership with Mondelez. The brand partnership campaign, fully funded by Mondelez, offers customers the chance to win £1,000 Snappy credit by purchasing selected Mondelez products via the Snappy Shopper app.… This story continues at Snappy Shopper and Mondelez team up […] Talking Retail March 28, 2024March 28, 2024 < 1 min read CompetitionMondelezShoppersHoliday & EventsPartnershipsPredictions and ForecastsPricing & Promotions 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events Early Easter boosts March sales Take-home grocery sales rose by 4.6% over the four weeks to 17 March, with an early Easter boosting sales of seasonal treats in the first three months of 2024 by £88m compared with the same period last year, according to marketing data and analytics company… This story continues at Early Easter boosts March sales Or […] Talking Retail March 26, 2024March 26, 2024 < 1 min read Holiday & EventsPredictions and ForecastsData & Insights 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Nike commits to bolder brand marketing as part of rebound plan The Summer Olympics will serve as a showcase for some of the sportswear giant’s most impactful marketing in years, executives said. MarketingDive March 26, 2024March 26, 2024 < 1 min read Marketing: BrandDept. ApparelExecutivesHoliday & Events 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Convenience BP predicts record sales of over 2 million chocolate eggs As the nation gears up to hit the road over the Easter weekend, BP has shared how people are expected to shop during one of the busiest travel periods of the year. BP anticipates sales of over two million chocolate eggs as customers stock up… This story continues at BP predicts record sales of over […] Talking Retail March 26, 2024March 26, 2024 < 1 min read BPDept. DairyPredictions and ForecastsHoliday & Events 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events Easter spending to top $22 billion WASHINGTON — Consumers are expected to spend about $22.4 billion on food, clothing and gifts to celebrate Easter, which falls on March 31 this year. That’s according to the annual survey conducted by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. The total figure is the second highest in the survey’s history, after last […] MMR March 25, 2024March 25, 2024 < 1 min read Holiday & EventsConsumersThick DataDept. NonfoodDept. GroceryDept. ApparelExecutivesData & InsightsPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
International Easter Egg sales slide amid inflation and HFSS rules Easter egg sales have plummeted by 12%, as inflation and HFSS legislation melts confectionery performance across four major British supermarkets, new data shows. Analysis by retail data experts Reapp reveals chocolate eggs have dropped by over 600,000 units sold in the buildup to Easter, equating… This story continues at Easter Egg sales slide amid inflation […] Talking Retail March 25, 2024March 25, 2024 < 1 min read Holiday & EventsEconomyData & InsightsPredictions and ForecastsInternational - UKDept. DairyDept. Bakery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Restaurants Nestlé Recalls 440,500 Starbucks-Branded Holiday Mugs Due to Potential Hazards Nestlé USA is recalling around 440,500 Starbucks-branded holiday mugs in the U.S. due to safety hazards, which left at least a dozen people with injuries such as burns or cuts while using the product. RetailWire March 22, 2024March 22, 2024 < 1 min read RestaurantsHoliday & Events 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events Nike Holiday Sales Exceed Projections, Driven by Growth in North America Nike announced strong holiday sales that surpassed estimates, aided by stronger growth in North America than expected. RetailWire March 22, 2024March 22, 2024 < 1 min read Holiday & EventsDept. Apparel 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events Easter egg shoppers face price rises and shrinkflation Some popular Easter eggs will cost 50% more this year according to research by Which?. The consumer group also reported ‘shrinkflation’ with some Easter eggs having shrunk in size but not price. It found that a Maltesers Truffles Luxury Easter Egg (286g) is up from… This story continues at Easter egg shoppers face price rises […] Talking Retail March 22, 2024March 22, 2024 < 1 min read Holiday & EventsShoppersDept. DairyTechnology & InnovationPredictions and ForecastsConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables Lululemon shares plunge 10% on weak guidance, slowing North America growth Lululemon raised its holiday sales guidance in January after it saw sales trends come in “balanced across channels, categories, and geographies.” CNBC March 22, 2024March 22, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. ApparelHoliday & Events 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events Late show In focus: Easter top-up Last-minute top-up shops are a staple for convenience stores, and this is particularly so before annual festivals such as Easter. Some shoppers come in for Easter eggs as late as Sunday morning, although the longer run-up to the holiday is notable for just how much… This story continues at Late show In focus: Easter top-up […] Talking Retail March 21, 2024March 21, 2024 < 1 min read Holiday & EventsShoppersPredictions and ForecastsDept. DairyBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category Domino’s Winning NCAA March Madness First Weekend with 50 Percent Off Rekindling our favorite college memories, it seems every Spring the NCAA March Madness brings the country together elevating college basketball to the top-of-mind sport creating almost more social media buzz than a door blowing out/off an airplane. Ok that’s a bit much but there is quite a bit of truth to it. According to […] Grocerant Guru March 21, 2024March 21, 2024 3 min read Dept. GroceryData & InsightsMarketing: Social MediaHoliday & EventsTwitterMeta (Facebook)ESG and CSRDept. FreshExecutivesDeliveryConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation All eyes on London Olympia as RTIH gears up for Retail Technology Show 2024 on 24th-25th April Retail Technology Show 2024 is fast approaching. The event, set to take place on 24th-25th April, at Olympia London, will bring together retail trailblazers, uniting the region’s foremost retailers and tech innovators. RTIH will have a major presence at RTS 2024. Feel free to drop by our stand (5C02) where you will be able to […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub March 21, 2024March 21, 2024 2 min read Technology & InnovationPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Social MediaInternational - UKTwitterSponsoredTrends: TechOperations & Supply ChainOmnichannelHoliday & EventsTrends: RetailBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Inside NBCUniversal’s plans to turn TV into a performance marketing channel In advance of the upfronts and Summer Olympics, NBCU rolled out new innovations, including several AI-powered capabilities, at its One24 event. NBCUniversal today (March 20) continued its efforts to demonstrate how it plans to bring TV in line with digitally powered ad channels at One24, the latest edition of its annual technology and developer conference. […] MarketingDive March 21, 2024March 21, 2024 < 1 min read Marketing: BroadcastTechnology & InnovationHoliday & EventsAI 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
Trends & External Forces NRF forecasts retail sales to reach at least $5.23 trillion in 2024 WASHINGTON – The National Retail Federation today forecast that retail sales will increase in 2024 between 2.5% and 3.5% to between $5.23 trillion and $5.28 trillion. The announcement was made during NRF’s fourth annual State of Retail & the Consumer virtual discussion on the health of American consumers and the retail industry. “The resiliency of consumers continues […] MMR March 20, 2024March 21, 2024 2 min read ConsumersPredictions and ForecastsEconomyData & InsightsAssociatesWeatherGovernmentCOVID19Dept. FuelExecutivesHealth & WellnessHoliday & EventsMarketing: BrandMarketing: Social MediaRestaurantsAI 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables J. Jill manages to expand its fleet, by one store The women’s apparel retailer saw decent sales during the holiday quarter, thanks in part to an extra week, and boosted its margins. RetailDive March 20, 2024March 20, 2024 < 1 min read Holiday & EventsDept. Apparel 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer One Stop selects Snappy Shopper as home delivery partner, introducing services to 250 stores initially After a trial period across One Stop stores last year, the convenience retailer has officially selected Snappy Shopper as one of its home delivery partners. With over 1,000 convenience stores nationwide, One Stop will initially introduce Snappy Shopper’s quick commerce services to 250 of these locations, starting from June. Mike Callachan, CEO at Snappy […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub March 20, 2024March 20, 2024 2 min read ShoppersPartnershipsBrick and MortarDeliveryMarketing: Social MediaInternational - UKTwitterQ CommerceTechnology & InnovationHoliday & EventsTech: RoboticsPredictions and ForecastsFood DeliveryDept. FreshExecutivesUbereatsPricing & PromotionsTrends: TechAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights 2024 Upfronts / NewFronts Webinar Webinar CTV Strategies: What media buyers need to know in 2024 April 3, 2024 12:30 – 1:15pm EDT Register now As the media industry races towards complete digitization, CTV stands out as a prominent channel marked by untapped potential Between the rising usage of CTV as digital identifiers disappear and its ability to offer advertisers […] Nielsen March 20, 2024March 20, 2024 3 min read Data & InsightsBig DataInsight ProvidersPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: BroadcastMarketing: Social MediaStreamingDept. NonfoodMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationConsumersHoliday & EventsExecutivesStrategyTechnology & InnovationThick DataTrends: Marketing 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Dickey’s Party Packs are Perfect for the NCAA Basketball Tournament Regular readers of this blog know that Dickey’s marketing team is doing a very good job edifying brand value via grocerant niche Ready-2-Eat and Heat-N-Eat fresh prepared food according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. Here are six reasons why restaurants should tie marketing promotions to the NCAA Basketball […] Grocerant Guru March 20, 2024March 20, 2024 3 min read RestaurantsMarketing: Social MediaData & InsightsGoogleDept. GroceryMeta (Facebook)TwitterMarketing: TradeStore LocationInternationalMarketing: BrandShoppersPredictions and ForecastsConsumersESG and CSRSustainabilityDept. Toys & GamesHoliday & EventsExecutivesTargetDept. PerimeterDept. NonfoodDept. Fresh PreparedDept. FreshDept. DairyDeliveryBOPIS 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Navigating Multichannel Operations for Better Buying Experiences According to McKinsey, more than half of business-to-consumer customers engage with three to five channels each time they make a purchase or resolve a request. The evolution of technology has transformed these channels into explicit, interconnected conduits directly impacting customer satisfaction. In today’s retail landscape, it’s no longer sufficient to merely acknowledge this fact; retailers […] Taylor Harnois March 20, 2024March 20, 2024 2 min read ShoppersOperations & Supply ChainTechnology & InnovationData & InsightsCustomer ExperienceConsumersOmnichannelESG and CSRBrick and MortarMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionPredictions and ForecastsConsultingTrends: RetailMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationHoliday & EventsMarketing: In StoreMarketing: Social MediaBOPIS 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Kohl’s Expands Home Assortment 40%, Seeks to Become Seasonal Décor Destination Kohl’s has increased its assortment of home décor items by 40%, adding new categories and elevating its mainstay bedding and bath products with more modern aesthetics and frequent pattern and color injections. The retailer also is positioning itself as a seasonal décor destination, promising 60% newness in home and holiday décor seasonally as a strategy […] Retail TouchPoints March 19, 2024March 19, 2024 2 min read ShoppersMerchandisingConsumersMarketing: Social MediaKohlsPop UpsPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: In StoreHoliday & EventsExecutivesDept. PetDept. NonfoodPartnershipsStrategy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Easter candy shoppers hopping to traditional grocery stores More consumers plan to spend their Easter dollars with grocers over big-box and online stores 0 Author Missing March 19, 2024March 19, 2024 < 1 min read Holiday & EventsBrick and MortarShoppersConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats What’s in Store for 2024: Which Retailers Are Branching Out (and Why Some Are Going Away) 2024 looks to be another year of growth for retail, with more than a dozen retail chains already announcing plans for expansion this year. I always love to see headlines about retailers opening new stores. It shows that retail businesses are healthy enough to invest in expanding their physical store footprints. And as a long […] Demos Parneros March 19, 2024March 19, 2024 2 min read Brick and MortarPredictions and ForecastsBankruptcyDept. NonfoodFlagship StoresDept. Toys & GamesStreamingRestaurantsHoliday & EventsDept. Sporting goodsResults & InvestmentStrategyBed Bath & BeyondDollar General 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Super Sunday delivers a record day of TV viewing Total TV usage dipped in February; streaming usage climbed to 37.7% of TV In seasonal fashion, TV usage declined in February following the end of the NFL playoffs. While Super Bowl LVIII was a standout that attracted 123.7 million viewers, the 6.4% dip in viewership for the month was considerably larger than it was in […] Nielsen March 19, 2024March 19, 2024 4 min read StreamingMarketing: BroadcastMarketing: Digital MediaInsight ProvidersBig DataData & InsightsPredictions and ForecastsHoliday & EventsMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: UGCGamingConsumersInclusivityGovernmentDept. Apparel 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Meat is still on the menu for Americans, study finds WASHINGTON — The number of Americans who describe themselves as meat eaters (80%) and the number of households that purchase meat (98%) remain steady from 2023, while the number seeking to decrease meat consumption has fallen by 20% since 2020, according to the 19th annual Power of Meat report released on Monday by the Meat […] MMR March 19, 2024March 19, 2024 2 min read Dept. FreshConsumersShoppersDept. NonfoodRestaurantsDept. GroceryHoliday & EventsHealth & WellnessData & InsightsUnileverEconomyExecutivesStrategySustainabilityTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Why Does Food Outlet Brand Marketing Messaging Matter At the intersection of new customer acquisition, emerging food trends, and consumer migration brand messaging plays an increasingly important role according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. Johnson stated, Brand marketing messaging is crucial for several reasons. It acts as the voice of your brand, shaping how customers […] Grocerant Guru March 19, 2024March 19, 2024 5 min read Dept. GroceryInternationalData & InsightsRestaurantsMarketing: Social MediaShoppersDept. DairyMarketing: BrandDept. BakeryPredictions and ForecastsDept. BeverageAcquisitionCompetitionConsumersMeta (Facebook)Marketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionDept. Adult BevDept. Fresh PreparedDept. FreshTwitterAssociatesHealth & WellnessESG and CSRHoliday & EventsMarketing: BroadcastSustainabilityTargetTrends: Food and Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Post-Holiday Sales Are Down: What Can Retailers Do to Win the 2024 Season? While retailers typically put a significant emphasis on post-holiday sales, they didn’t resonate with shoppers after the 2023 holiday season. During the week after Christmas, year-over-year sales were down across the board, with only computer software sales seeing an increase from 2022. Department stores, cosmetics stores and clothing stores saw some of the largest declines, […] Jonathan Silver March 19, 2024March 19, 2024 4 min read ConsumersHoliday & EventsMarketing: TradeHealth & WellnessPredictions and ForecastsPricing & PromotionsOperations & Supply ChainShoppersBrick and MortarAmazonDept. NonfoodData & InsightsDept. ApparelESG and CSRTechnology & InnovationConsultingDept. FuelDept. HBCTrends: ShoppingDept. Toys & GamesExecutivesMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: Social MediaResults & Investment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Channel: Home Improvement Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Corporate Finance Operations & Supply Chain Home Depot Acquires SRS for $18.25B, Boosting Pro Sales Home Depot recently announced its acquisition of SRS Distribution for a whopping $18.25 billion. This hefty investment marks the company’s boldest stride yet to seize a larger share of the professional market, particularly targeting contractors and roofers. Written by RetailWire March 28, 2024March 28, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Channel: Grocery Kroger to close 3 e-commerce fulfillment facilities The grocer said it will shutter one Ocado-powered spoke in South Florida and two others in Texas in late May. Written by Grocery Dive March 27, 2024March 28, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Corporate Strategy Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Charted: Car Brand Loyalty in 2024 See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Car Brand Loyalty in 2024 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. This graphic visualizes the best and worst car brands in terms of brand loyalty. […] Written by Visual Capitalist March 26, 2024March 26, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem ESG Media & Marketing Agencies & Vendors Retail Ecosystem Data & Insights International Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Operations & Supply Chain Key Takeaways From Shoptalk Spring 2024 Shoptalk always brings the best and brightest minds of the industry together for four days packed with insights, networking opportunities, trend predictions and so much more. This year, the spring event in Las Vegas was no exception. But like many other major industry events, Shoptalk can feel like you’re sprinting a marathon — there’s so […] Written by TotalRetail March 25, 2024March 26, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables Department: Consumer Durables Corporate Strategy Corporate Finance Partnerships & Alt Profit Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Stores & Formats Nike Pivots, Embraces Wholesale Once Again Amid faltering demand for shoes and clothing as well as slipping digital sales, Nike Inc. said last week that it will bank a lot more on the thing it has spent the past several years turning away from: other retailers. Executives discussed those plans on Nike’s earnings call, during which it announced that while fiscal […] Written by TotalRetail March 25, 2024March 26, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked