Channel: Mass Meijer Grocery format debuts with two new stores GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Supercenter pioneer Meijer opened its first two Meijer Grocery stores in the Detroit metro area on Friday, introducing a more streamlined, food-focused shopping experience to customers in communities where there is no room for a full-sized Meijer store. “As a company, we’ve opened more than 500 supercenters, neighborhood markets and Meijer […] MMR January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 3 min read MeijerBrick and MortarShoppersDept. GroceryStore LocationPhilanthropyDept. FreshExecutivesDept. RefrigeratedDept. PerimeterPartnershipsDept. BakeryDept. HBCDept. Fresh PreparedDept. DeliMarketing: In StoreTech: CashierlessInclusivityHealth & WellnessDept. NonfoodEconomyDept. PharmacyDeliveryTechnology & InnovationBOPIS 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass New-Seller Savings Gives Sellers a Boost To Grow at Walmart The start of the year is always an exciting time. It’s a time for reflection, setting goals, pushing boundaries and trying new things. This year, sellers can win big with us as Walmart Marketplace continues to grow and deliver a top-quality product selection and a world-class shopping experience.Our New Year’s resolution is simple: To be […] Walmart News January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 3 min read WalmartShoppersOperations & Supply ChainDept. NonfoodReturnsWalmart ConnectDeliveryMarketing: Retail MediaMarketing: In StoreCompetitionResults & InvestmentData VisualizationMerchandisingPartnershipsThick Data 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer How to Get Discovered by U.K. Retailers: Understanding British Consumers Before you launch your brand in the United Kingdom, it’s important to know what’s going on in today’s U.K. retail market as it may differ from the markets your brand currently has a presence in. Whether the British market is familiar territory or completely new, here’s a deep dive into understanding the U.K.’s marketplace, retailers, […] RangeMe January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 4 min read ConsumersSustainabilityVendorsInternational - UKPackagingGovernmentTescoHealth & WellnessEconomyShoppersInclusivityDept. GroceryData & InsightsDept. BeveragePredictions and ForecastsOmnichannelMarketing: SocialDept. PetOperations & Supply ChainDept. NonfoodDept. Adult BevResults & InvestmentESG and CSRDept. HBCAldiMarketing: In StoreTargetMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionTechnology & InnovationAssociatesHoliday & EventsDept. FuelOwned Brands (Private Label)social commerceTrends: Food and BeverageTrends: RetailBrick and MortarInsight Providers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Finance What Retail Investors Need To Know About Gold Who still thinks about gold? Apparently, some long-term investors do. In the age of digitalization, gold remains a lucrative, stable investment. It has existed for a long time and provides many advantages to those who choose it to build assets. Why? First, it’s a non-perishable asset, which means its quality doesn’t change regardless of market […] Retail Minded January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 4 min read Results & InvestmentEconomyMarketing: In StoreReturnsAcquisitionStrategyPricing & PromotionsOperations & Supply ChainLegal & CriminalInternational - North America 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Millennials Dominated Holiday Shopping Spend — Here’s What it Means for 2023 In a year when holiday spending on gifts, travel and entertainment was down 1 percent from the year prior, one age group bucked that trend in a huge way. Millennials, perhaps aided by increased incomes due to “The Great Reshuffle,” told us it would spend a whopping 11 percent more than it did in 2021, […] Kelly Pedersen January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 3 min read ConsumersHoliday & EventsESG and CSRMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionReturnsConsultingHealth & WellnessData & InsightsMarketing: SocialTrends: FinanceBNPLDeliveryDept. NonfoodMarketing: In StoreOperations & Supply ChainStrategySustainabilityAI / ML 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Retail Traffic Trends #112: Consumer Habits 2023 While some trends come and go, there were a few trends that have stayed with consumers throughout the year. As online shopping continues to be a popular choice for consumers, physical stores can offer shoppers perks that e-commerce can’t replicate. This week we look at trends to increase foot traffic and customer loyalty. […] Doorcounts January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 2 min read Data & InsightsTechnology & InnovationConsumersStore LocationDeliveryShoppersPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: In StoreGoogleBrick and MortarReturnsHoliday & EventsTrends: ConsumerSustainabilityDept. ApparelMarketing: TradeChatGPTMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionGovernmentCOVID19Trends: Retail 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Sales of herbal immune supplements rise ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – During the final quarter of 2022, even as the U.S. grappled with a “tripledemic” of flu, RSV and COVID-19, unit sales of vitamins and health supplements declined over the prior year while average unit prices rose, according to shopper intelligence leader Catalina. A clear exception was Herbal Immune Supplements, unit sales of […] MMR January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 2 min read ShoppersDept. OTCData & InsightsMarketing: In StoreAgenciesHealth & WellnessCOVID19ConsumersData VisualizationDept. DairyDept. HBCDept. Natural / OrganicCannabisMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationPricing & PromotionsMarketing: Print 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights 7 benefits of combining social and survey data Big news, people: GWI has partnered with Audiense, the leading audience intelligence solution. “So what?” we hear you ask. Well, insights drawn from different sources – in this case GWI’s survey data and Audiense’s social data – paint a more detailed and reliable picture of what audiences think, feel and do. Or to put it […] GWI (Global Web Index) January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 4 min read Data & InsightsESG and CSRThick DataMarketing: SocialPartnershipsTechnology & InnovationConsumersDept. BeverageMarketing: In StoreShoppersTargetGovernmentHealth & WellnessUnileverOperations & Supply ChainPredictions and ForecastsStrategyTwitterMarketing: BroadcastAgencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food The Fresh Market Lowers Customer Acquisition Cost with Technology What is freshness? How do your consumers know that the meal they buy from you is fresh other than searching the package looking for the date made or time cooked? So, we ask. What’s more relevant than livestream meal prep or cooking of dinner? Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®, […] Grocerant Guru January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 3 min read Dept. FreshThe Fresh MarketDept. GroceryShoppersMarketing: SocialConsumersData & InsightsAcquisitionMarketing: Retail MediaTechnology & InnovationHoliday & EventsTwitterMeta (Facebook)StrategyPredictions and ForecastsOperations & Supply ChainMerchandisingDept. PerimeterExecutivesMarketing: In StoreESG and CSR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Tops transitions to in-house shoppers for pickup orders Move comes as Instacart scales back its in-store shopper services Supermarket News January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 < 1 min read ShoppersBOPISInstacartMarketing: In StoreDelivery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing How To Position Your Brand As A Ritual By definition, consumption is ritualistic and all rituals have heroes. Consumers become actors that play the role of the hero to satisfy their ego through consumption. When identifying with a brand and consuming its product, we hope it will transform us into a better, heroic person. Ultimately, marketers’ goals must be to establish a ritual […] Branding Strategy January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 3 min read StrategyMarketing: BrandConsumersRestaurantsDept. BeverageTechnology & InnovationMondelezMarketing: In StoreESG and CSRDept. Nonfood 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer To Experience the Future of Retail, You’ll Want to Go to the Store Over the past three years, most of us have done a lot more shopping online, so it’s easy to forget that while ecommerce is still growing, most retail commerce still happens in stores. In Q3 2022, ecommerce accounted for less than 15% of all retail sales. That means brick-and-mortar is still going strong, and not […] Retail TouchPoints January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 4 min read ShoppersConsumersMarketing: In StoreSustainabilityMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionBrick and MortarStore LocationDept. HBCMarketing: UGCDept. NonfoodThick DataESG and CSRDeliveryTrends: RetailPredictions and ForecastsTechnology & InnovationMarketing: SocialDept. ApparelRestaurantsStrategyFlagship StoresDept. AppliancesHealth & WellnessHoliday & EventsMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationMeta (Facebook)ShopifyStore FormatDept. Sporting goodsAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
Shopper & Customer NRF: Consumers to spend more for Valentine’s Day WASHINGTON – Consumers are expected to spend $25.9 billion on Valentine’s Day this year, up from $23.9 billion in 2022 and one of the highest spending years on record, according to the annual survey released Wednesday by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. “Valentine’s Day is a special occasion to shop for […] MMR January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 2 min read ConsumersDept. NonfoodBrick and MortarExecutivesData & InsightsStrategyThick DataDept. ApparelHoliday & EventsMarketing: In StoreMarketing: TradeAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation 2023 PR Predictions We don’t exactly have a crystal ball to look into the future of PR, but we can make educated guesses based on our experiences and analysis. Here is our 2023 PR trends forecast: AFFILIATE MARKETING The gift guide climate really evolved this year with affiliate links and/or major online retailer availability becoming a requirement for […] Retail Bound January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 6 min read MetaverseMarketing: SocialPredictions and ForecastsTrends: TechEconomyAssociatesConsumersDept. ApparelTech: AR and VRCryptoNFTESG and CSRInternationalPartnershipsTargetShoppersPodcastsGoogleInclusivityTikTokMarketing: In StoreMarketing: UGCMeta (Facebook)Acquisition 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Implementing Market Segmentation In Retail Market segmentation is fundamental to brand-business building. When creatively and intelligently managed, market segmentation can provide insight into: Superior understanding of the customer so the brand-business can provide outstanding competitive advantage; Strategic focus that is essential for effective marketing; Identifying market priorities that can drive brand-business strategies. Dollar General applied market segmentation to generate its […] Branding Strategy January 24, 2023January 24, 2023 3 min read ShoppersDollar GeneralMarketing: BrandStrategyMarketing: In StoreDept. GroceryDept. NonfoodExecutivesTechnology & InnovationBrick and MortarMerchandisingHoliday & EventsOwned Brands (Private Label)COVID19Dept. FrozenResults & InvestmentDept. Toys & GamesSustainabilityDept. ApparelEconomy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: HBC New look and formulas for haircare brand Tresemmé Tresemmé has revitalised its portfolio of haircare products for 2023 with the introduction of “improved” formulas, fresh pack designs and new pack sizes. Available in-store now, formulas containing Tresemmé’s ProStyle technology have rolled out across all variants, which the brand said contains an amino acid complex to help fortify and protect the internal microstructure of […] Talking Retail January 24, 2023January 24, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. HBCTechnology & InnovationMarketing: In StoreHealth & WellnessDept. Fresh 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing 4 Digital Marketing Resolutions That Retailers Should Keep in Mind in 2023 There’s much to be said for looking forward into the coming year, as opposed to looking back. After all, every new year comes with its own set of hopes, expectations and even promises. With that in mind, here are four New Year’s-inspired resolutions which every digital marketer should take to heart to make the most […] Andrew Sandoval January 24, 2023January 24, 2023 3 min read Data & InsightsMarketing: Retail MediaMarketing: In StoreMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationConsumersReturnsGooglePartnershipsMeta (Facebook)AmazonShoppersTechnology & InnovationAI / MLMarketing: SocialRoundelTikTokTech: AIStrategysocial commerceESG and CSRPredictions and ForecastsWalmartBOPISHoliday & EventsCOVID19Dept. NonfoodMarketing: Loyalty & Subscription 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retailer Media How Retailers Can Capture the Full Potential of Retail Media Networks in 2023 Most retailers are now highly focused on building their own retail media networks (RMNs), offering onsite and offsite inventory. And why not? Retail media networks, when done well, offer a stream of high-profit cash that can be up to 1.5 percent of a retailer’s gross revenues, at margins north of 50 percent. The cookie-less future […] Hilding Anderson January 24, 2023January 24, 2023 3 min read Marketing: Retail MediaOperations & Supply ChainCustomer ExperienceShoppersAgenciesData & InsightsPredictions and ForecastsPartnershipsStrategyRestaurantsMarketing: In StoreDept. FuelDept. ApparelStore LocationTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Culture wars claim M&Ms, new AI problems for CNET and more Plus: How luxury developers are courting influencers without spending a dime. Anthropomorphic M&Ms have been one of the weirdest flashpoints of the culture wars. But indeed, that’s what’s happened, with the female (do candies actually have genders?) sweets in particular drawing ire over their choice of footwear from conservative commentators. Now, M&Ms says it is […] PR Daily January 24, 2023January 25, 2023 4 min read Technology & InnovationMarketing: SocialESG and CSRData & InsightsTwitterHoliday & EventsStrategyInclusivityThick DataHealth & WellnessDept. Natural / OrganicDept. BeverageTikTokExecutivesMarketing: In StoreDept. ApparelMeta (Facebook)Pricing & PromotionsPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing How the Explosive Growth of Shoppable Ads will Impact Pricing and Spending Social shopping is becoming more and more popular given the surge in social media usage and the ease of completing a transaction without ever leaving the app. It’s no surprise that social commerce sales are expected to reach $45.74 billion in 2022. With this growth, shoppable ads have been gaining traction over the last several […] Retail TouchPoints January 24, 2023January 25, 2023 4 min read ConsumersESG and CSRMarketing: SocialData & InsightsMarketing: Retail MediaMeta (Facebook)ShoppersTwitterDept. GroceryPartnershipsInternational - North AmericaOperations & Supply ChainAcquisitionSustainabilityEconomysocial commercePredictions and ForecastsTikTokAgenciesStore LocationTargetAmazonCOVID19Holiday & EventsMarketing: BroadcastMarketing: Digital MediaMarketing: In StoreMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: PrintMarketing: ShopperInsight Providers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Great Ways AI Can Positively Influence Your Retail Business Artificial intelligence has made huge strides in the last decade, transforming almost every aspect of life. One area where artificial intelligence has helped add real value is the way businesses operate. However, many business people are still skeptical about the role of AI in business, thus losing out on a resource that could make a […] Retail Minded January 24, 2023January 24, 2023 3 min read Technology & InnovationShoppersLegal & CriminalOperations & Supply ChainAI / MLTargetData & InsightsChatGPTTech: AIMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationGoogleDept. Adult BevMarketing: VoiceResults & InvestmentMarketing: In StoreSustainabilityDept. NonfoodThick Data 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer 4 Ways to Maximize Customer Lifetime Value and Boost Profits in 2023 Understanding the value your customers bring and how you can maximize it is crucial, especially when there’s an impending recession. When the economy suffers, customer lifetime value (CLV), or the long-term revenue that customers create, can take a huge hit. Consumers are more cautious and they’re likely to shop around in search of alternative or […] Rotem Yohanan January 23, 2023January 23, 2023 3 min read ShoppersMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionConsumersCustomer ExperienceEconomyDept. NonfoodStrategyMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationData & InsightsOperations & Supply ChainSustainabilityPricing & PromotionsPop UpsTechnology & InnovationMarketing: TradeMarketing: In StoreDeliveryDept. Natural / OrganicConsulting 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Operations & Supply Chain How End-to-End Warehouse Solutions Can Help Navigate 7 Disruptive Supply Chain Trends in 2023 Even though it might not always seem like it, things are getting better across global industry supply chains that have been impacted since the pandemic. As shipping ports are easing up, companies are proactively investing in new technologies and building contingency plans in hopes of making their supply chains more resilient and agile. As we […] Leigh Chesley January 23, 2023January 23, 2023 4 min read Operations & Supply ChainAssociatesData & InsightsConsumersSustainabilityEconomyTech: RoboticsPredictions and ForecastsCOVID19ESG and CSRMarketing: In StoreStrategyOmnichannelExecutivesTechnology & InnovationDeliveryConsultingShoppersDept. ApparelResults & InvestmentInsight ProvidersPartnershipsDept. Nonfood 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Walmart Targets Small Businesses With Walmart Business Offering Walmart last week launched a dedicated e-commerce site tailored to small and midsize business (SMB) customers. The website, Walmart Business, will offer “a curated assortment of more than 100,000 items with categorization and navigation tailored to busy organizational shoppers, Walmart said in a press release. The product categories include office supplies and furniture, food and beverage, restroom, […] Melissa Campanelli January 23, 2023January 24, 2023 2 min read WalmartDeliveryBOPISDept. NonfoodShoppersOperations & Supply ChainDept. BeverageEconomyBrick and MortarMerchandisingTechnology & InnovationPricing & PromotionsPress ReleasePartnershipsExecutivesMarketing: In StoreGovernmentDept. GroceryCOVID19CostcoAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Operations Is Digital Dead? Why It’s Time for Brands To Embrace an Omnichannel Marketing Strategy DSI “While I would never suggest, ‘Hey, let’s move away from those channels entirely,’ my philosophy is that we have to move to a more omnichannel approach without giving up our addressability, our measurement capabilities, and our efficiencies that we’ve worked so hard to build into our marketing stack … In the offline world, direct mail […] Digital Shelf Institute January 23, 2023January 23, 2023 9 min read OmnichannelConsumersData & InsightsTargetMerchandisingStrategyMarketing: SocialDept. NonfoodMeta (Facebook)Technology & InnovationPricing & PromotionsExecutivesPodcastsShoppersMarketing: BroadcastMarketing: In StoreCompetitionDept. ApparelGoogleAcquisitionOperations & Supply ChainStore LocationSustainabilityMarketing: Digital MediaResults & InvestmentPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationHealth & Wellness 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: HBC Boots welcomes job applications from LloydsPharmacy staff Pharmacy chains, including Boots, have stepped in to offer roles to pharmacy staff affected by the news that Lloydspharmacy is to withdraw from its Sainsbury’s in-store… View Article The Retail Bulletin January 23, 2023January 23, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. PharmacyAssociatesMarketing: In StoreHealth & WellnessDept. HBC 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Drive seafood sales with sockeye salmon from Alaska In-store demonstrations have proven to be a valuable tool that can drive big gains in sales of wild-caught sockeye salmon from Alaska. Grocery Dive January 23, 2023January 23, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. FreshMarketing: In Store 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Former Schnucks president tapped for top role at Advantage Solutions Dave Peacock brings more than 30 years of experience to the provider of sales and marketing solutions for CPGs and retailers, and will also be joining the company’s board of directors. Grocery Dive January 23, 2023January 23, 2023 < 1 min read Marketing: In StoreExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights 7 Tips for Using Videos to Increase E-commerce Sales With new e-commerce stores springing up around the internet every other day, the competition is getting more fierce than ever. The challenge is to not only attract customers but be able to make them repeat purchases from the store. With this in mind, all the e-commerce companies are utilizing every possible way to gain shoppers. […] Latest Shipment January 23, 2023January 23, 2023 5 min read Data & InsightsDeliveryShoppersMarketing: SocialBrick and MortarESG and CSRStreamingTechnology & InnovationConsumersDept. Toys & GamesCompetitionMarketing: In StoreStore LocationMarketing: Digital MediaMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationPredictions and ForecastsExecutivesTrends: Tech 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit Ingenico partners with Klarna to offer in-store payment solutions Ingenico, the payments acceptance solutions provider, has inked a deal with Swedish buy now, pay later (BNPL) firm Klarna. Klarna will utilise Ingenico’s cloud payments platform as a service tool… The post Ingenico partners with Klarna to offer in-store payment solutions appeared first on Latest Retail Technology News From Across The Globe – Charged. ChargedRetail January 22, 2023January 22, 2023 < 1 min read PartnershipsMarketing: In StoreTechnology & InnovationInternational - UKTrends: FinanceBNPL 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Department: Nonfood Corporate Strategy Corporate Finance ESG Media & Marketing Agencies & Vendors Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Holiday & Events Operations & Supply Chain Millennials Dominated Holiday Shopping Spend — Here’s What it Means for 2023 In a year when holiday spending on gifts, travel and entertainment was down 1 percent from the year prior, one age group bucked that trend in a huge way. Millennials, perhaps aided by increased incomes due to “The Great Reshuffle,” told us it would spend a whopping 11 percent more than it did in 2021, […] Written by Kelly Pedersen January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Department: Consumer Durables ESG Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Holiday & Events Operations & Supply Chain Stores & Formats Retail Traffic Trends #112: Consumer Habits 2023 While some trends come and go, there were a few trends that have stayed with consumers throughout the year. As online shopping continues to be a popular choice for consumers, physical stores can offer shoppers perks that e-commerce can’t replicate. This week we look at trends to increase foot traffic and customer loyalty. […] Written by Doorcounts January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery - Natural Channel: Grocery - Natural Data & Insights Technology & Innovation Stores & Formats Just Walk Out gives Whole Foods stores an edge, data shows The two stores in the chain outfitted with Amazon’s checkout-free technology did better in some ways than nearby locations without the automated system during the second half of 2022, Placer.ai found. Written by Grocery Dive January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Channel: Grocery Department: Food Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces ShopRite adds online filters to help shoppers choose products and recipes The improvements are intended to help shoppers find products and recipes that meet specific criteria, such as dairy-free, vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free. Written by Grocery Dive January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Department: Nonfood Data & Insights Technology & Innovation 7 online grocery trends for retailers to watch Online grocery shopping is here to stay. Top online grocery trends include AI tools, drone delivery, data security, and ready-made meals. Written by Future of Commerce January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked