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
Data & Insights Jason & Scot Show: Temu Deep Dive with Earnest Analytics Michael Maloof, Head of Marketing for Earnest Analytics, joined Jason Goldberg and Scot Wingo on the latest episode of the Jason & Scot Show, a weekly podcast with the latest e-commerce news and events. The topic of discussion was Temu, the online marketplace operated by the Chinese e-commerce company PDD Holdings, which has become the […] Earnest Research March 18, 2024April 24, 2024 3 min read Data & InsightsShoppersDept. NonfoodStreamingMarketing: BroadcastStrategyResults & InvestmentPodcastsHoliday & EventsDept. ApparelConsumersAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events This Year Consider Catering options for your Easter Dinner At the intersection of time starved consumers and family fun at our house Easter was alive with activity both inside and out and always included extended family members the help make that day special. Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® believes that the more time you have to spend with […] Grocerant Guru March 18, 2024March 18, 2024 4 min read Holiday & EventsData & InsightsRestaurantsDept. GroceryBOPISDept. FreshConsumersSustainabilityOperations & Supply ChainPepsiCoPartnershipsDept. BeverageMarketing: In StoreDept. OTCDept. DairyDeliveryUnilever 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Ulta Beauty Plans 2025 Expansion to Mexico Ulta Beauty, which posted strong financial results for 2023, will move into Mexico next year as part of a joint venture with global brands operator Axo. The retailer’s $11.2 billion in net sales for FY 2023, which ended Feb. 3, 2024, was 9.8% higher than the previous year, fueled by a comparable sales rise of […] Retail TouchPoints March 16, 2024March 16, 2024 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationDept. HBCPredictions and ForecastsInternational - North AmericaMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: In StoreMarketing: Social MediaResults & InvestmentExecutivesHoliday & EventsShoppersStore LocationMerchandisingBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Rough Week for Retail CEOs: Top Execs Out at Petco, Under Armour, Fossil It was a tough week to be at the top in retail with a number of companies announcing CEO switch-ups following disappointing performances, including Petco, Under Armour, Fossil Group and, as Retail TouchPoints previously reported, Allbirds. Former Best Buy COO to Lead Petco While CEO Search Gets Underway Ron Coughlin — who led Petco through […] Retail TouchPoints March 15, 2024March 21, 2024 4 min read ExecutivesPredictions and ForecastsResults & InvestmentMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionStrategyShoppersHealth & WellnessBest BuyDept. ApparelPartnershipsMarketing: Social MediaReturnsCustomer ExperienceInternationalOperations & Supply ChainHoliday & EventsLowesConsumersStart UpsTechnology & InnovationDeliveryBrick and MortarCOVID19EconomyAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
Shopper & Customer Retail’s Great Balancing Act and Why Crowdsourcing is Key Consumers want convenience, personalization and value — it’s what pushed the U.S. retail market to a record $5.13 trillion in 2023. As inflation subsides, what shoppers want and how they spend will keep playing a big role in how the market evolves. Retailers need to keep pace with a more connected, savvy and discerning customer […] Dennis Moon March 14, 2024March 14, 2024 3 min read ShoppersConsumersDeliveryTechnology & InnovationOmnichannelOperations & Supply ChainConsultingData & InsightsMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationEconomyReturnsWhole FoodsCompetitionHoliday & EventsMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionCOVID19ExecutivesInclusivityBrick and MortarMarketing: In StorePricing & PromotionsResults & InvestmentESG and CSRAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Finance Shares of Dick’s Sporting Goods soar 15% on holiday earnings beat, dividend raise Dick’s Sporting Goods said its holiday quarter was the strongest sales period in the company’s history, leading it to raise its dividend by 10%. CNBC March 14, 2024March 14, 2024 < 1 min read Results & InvestmentHoliday & EventsDept. Sporting goodsDept. Nonfood 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Tuesday Eye-Opener: Off-Key at H-E-B by Kevin Coupe The San Antonio Express News reports that “on an unofficial subreddit dedicated to H-E-B, several posters identifying themselves as current and former employees have said that the 1999 song by German singer Lou Bega was the most annoying that’s played — often — over the grocer’s sound system. “‘I’m going to pull the fire […] MorningNewsBeat March 13, 2024March 13, 2024 2 min read Regional GroceryHEBAssociatesPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Social MediaHoliday & EventsDept. PerimeterDept. FreshBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Heinz serves up gravy ‘hot takes’ to boost condiment beyond the holidays Part of the “It Has to be Heinz” platform, the effort leverages the brand’s icon status to encourage consumers to use gravy how they use ketchup. MarketingDive March 13, 2024March 13, 2024 < 1 min read KraftHeinzHoliday & EventsConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events Kohl’s brings in Babies R Us after rough holiday quarter The struggling department store is increasingly relying on other brands, including Amazon and Sephora, to draw customers to its stores. RetailDive March 12, 2024March 12, 2024 < 1 min read Holiday & EventsBrick and MortarAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Kroger/Albertsons vs. FTC Court Case Scheduled For Late August Mark your calendars. Set your alarm. August 26, 2024, has been set foe the beginning of the trial that will determine whether the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will be able to block Kroger’s $24.6 acquisition of Albertsons. The trial will take place in the Us District Court in Portland, Oregon, and is expected to last […] MorningNewsBeat March 12, 2024March 12, 2024 2 min read Albertsons / SafewayRegional GroceryKrogerGovernmentBrick and MortarAssociatesConsumersAcquisitionPredictions and ForecastsCostcoDivestituresC&S Wholesale GrocersAmazonWalmartHoliday & EventsMergersPiggly WigglyUnilever 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Walmart Provides Managers With Compassion Lessons The New York Times this morning has a story about Walmart’s Manager Academy, to which it flies store managers from all over the country with the goal of teaching them that “Walmart’s success is possible only if the store managers take care of their workers and the customers and community where they operate.” Context from […] MorningNewsBeat March 12, 2024March 12, 2024 2 min read WalmartAssociatesHoliday & EventsHealth & WellnessCompetitionThick DataTechnology & InnovationPredictions and ForecastsExecutivesDept. NonfoodBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats Kohl’s is Expecting…Babies ‘R’ Us Shop-in-Shops to Arrive at 200 Locations Later This Year WHP Global is following a familiar playbook for its relaunch of Babies ‘R’ Us. After opening the brand’s first brick-and-mortar location since its 2018 bankruptcy in July 2023, the company has now announced plans to bring Babies ‘R’ Us shop-in-shops to 200 Kohl’s locations this year. After filing for bankruptcy and shuttering all its U.S. stores, Babies […] Retail TouchPoints March 12, 2024March 12, 2024 2 min read Store LocationDept. NonfoodDept. Toys & GamesKohlsMerchandisingBrick and MortarHoliday & EventsBankruptcyMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: In StorePredictions and ForecastsPartnershipsFlagship StoresExecutivesDept. ApparelStrategy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events GNC fuels everyday workout routines for March Madness tie-up The nutrition brand partnered with Team Whistle for an episode of the latter’s “No Days Off” YouTube series ahead of the college basketball tournaments. MarketingDive March 12, 2024March 12, 2024 < 1 min read Holiday & EventsMarketing: Social Media 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Specialty & Other Babies R Us is coming to about 200 Kohl’s stores Kohl’s announced the deal with WHP Global as it released holiday-quarter earnings. CNBC March 12, 2024March 12, 2024 < 1 min read KohlsBrick and MortarResults & InvestmentHoliday & Events 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Club Costco misses holiday-quarter revenue expectations despite online growth E-commerce sales grew 18.4% in the quarter compared with the year earlier. CNBC March 8, 2024March 8, 2024 < 1 min read Holiday & EventsCostco 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Operations & Supply Chain Gap shares pop as company’s holiday earnings blow past estimates, Old Navy returns to growth Sales at Gap’s largest banner Old Navy have been down for more than a year but that trend reversed on Thursday when the retailer reported a 6% jump in revenue. CNBC March 7, 2024March 7, 2024 < 1 min read ReturnsResults & InvestmentHoliday & Events 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Operations & Supply Chain Gap shares pop as company’s holiday earnings blow past estimates, Old Navy returns to growth Sales at Gap’s largest banner Old Navy have been down for more than a year but that trend reversed on Thursday when the retailer reported a 6% jump in revenue. CNBC March 7, 2024March 7, 2024 < 1 min read ReturnsResults & InvestmentHoliday & Events 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Operations & Supply Chain When In Doubt, Launch A Marketplace CNBC reports that Nordstrom is compensating for muted projections for the coming year in part by launching “an online marketplace on Nordstrom’s website to expand its merchandise assortment with inventory that’s owned and sold by third-party vendors. Marketplaces tend to be more profitable for retailers, since the company does not take on the risk of […] MorningNewsBeat March 7, 2024March 7, 2024 2 min read Operations & Supply ChainShoppersPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Retail MediaCustomer ExperienceConsumersVendorsMerchandisingHoliday & EventsEconomyDept. ApparelBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces FMI Launches 2024 U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends Series: How Consumers Are Finding Value at the Grocery Store ARLINGTON, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– #foodindustry–Shoppers enjoy food shopping as much as ever, according to the latest annual survey by FMI – The Food Industry Association. Written by BusinessWire - Supermarket May 14, 2024May 14, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Technology & Innovation Retailers: Is AI the answer to all your problems? Not so fast…proceed with caution! Written by Supermarket News May 10, 2024May 10, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Department: Consumer Durables Department: Nonfood Corporate Strategy ESG Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Merchandising Could AI Be Your Next Stylist? Consumers Are Ready Keeping up with nanosecond social media trends is a never-ending challenge for retail brands and shoppers. In addition to responding to these fast-paced microtrends, merchandisers face increased pressure to incorporate cutting-edge personalization techniques that drive authentic shopping experiences and cultivate brand loyalty. So, what’s the answer to remaining innovative and on-trend in 2024? According to […] Written by TotalRetail May 10, 2024May 10, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Channel: Grocery Media & Marketing Kroger considers Disney+ perk for grocery delivery members US retail giant Kroger is reportedly in talks with the Walt Disney Company to offer the Disney+ streaming service as a benefit to paying members of its Kroger Boost grocery delivery programme. The post Kroger considers Disney+ perk for grocery delivery members appeared first on Retail Insight Network. Written by Retail Insights Network May 8, 2024May 8, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Channel: Dollar/Value Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Channel: Mass Data & Insights Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Associates & Employees Stores & Formats Sam’s Club Expands Store Rollout of AI-Powered Exit Tech Walmart-owned Sam’s Club says it’s turning to artificial intelligence to speed up its own exit technology. Instead of requiring store staff to check members’ purchases against their receipts when leaving the store, Sam’s Club customers who pay either at a register or through the Scan & Go mobile app can now walk out of the […] Written by 0 Author Missing May 8, 2024May 8, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked