Corporate Purpose C-Store Chain Tweets Opposition To Anti-Trans Legislation Them, a news site that defines itself as serving and reporting on the LGBTQ+ community, has story saying that “in the face of increasingly draconian anti-trans legislation, some unlikely (or extremely likely, depending on how you see it) allies have emerged.” One of them is the convenience store chain Kum & Go, which “tweeted its […] MorningNewsBeat March 20, 2023March 20, 2023 2 min read InclusivityDept. ApparelGovernmentShoppersPhilanthropyPartnershipsMarketing: SocialESG and CSRData & Insights 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy REI Names New Chief People Officer, Promotes Merchandising and Private Label Execs REI has hired Apple Musni as its new Chief People Officer, effective March 20, and promoted two executives to leadership positions: Chris Speyer has been named SVP and Chief Merchandising Officer, and Isabelle Portilla has been promoted to VP, Co-op Brands, effective immediately. Musni, most recently VP for Field People Experience and Recruiting at Chipotle, […] Retail TouchPoints March 19, 2023March 19, 2023 2 min read ExecutivesMerchandisingOwned Brands (Private Label)ESG and CSRAssociatesStrategyRestaurantsPredictions and ForecastsInclusivitySustainabilityTargetOperations & Supply ChainPartnershipsShoppersAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Purpose Ironic totes help deliver L.L. Bean’s second-best revenue year The Maine outdoor retailer, best known for its iconic boots, plans to expand inclusive sizing after seeing sales rise 15% in that segment. RetailDive March 18, 2023March 18, 2023 < 1 min read Inclusivity 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Porter’s 5 forces : analyse the competition and develop your competitive advantages Porter’s 5 forces model is a tool that is widely taught in business schools and various training centres. Among other things, this tool makes it possible to analyse the competition in a market. Porter’s forces refer to the following elements The intensity of competition, The bargaining power of customers, The bargaining power of suppliers, The […] Ecommerce Nation March 17, 2023March 17, 2023 7 min read CompetitionShoppersStrategyUnileverEconomyTechnology & InnovationSustainabilityGovernmentResults & InvestmentStart UpsMarketing: SocialPricing & PromotionsData & InsightsInclusivityDept. PerimeterDept. FreshDeliveryAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer The Future is Diverse, so Retailers Must Shift from a ‘Mass’ to a ‘Micro’ Model to Keep Up Society is changing rapidly, and retail needs to evolve just as rapidly to keep up, according to the Buying Into Better: The Future of the Consumer Industry report by Deloitte. The headline is that retailers can’t just invest in outside programs or initiatives that focus on diversity and sustainability — changing demographics and customer demands […] Retail TouchPoints March 17, 2023March 17, 2023 4 min read ConsumersPredictions and ForecastsShoppersHealth & WellnessInclusivityConsultingMerchandisingMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationSustainabilityTargetBrick and MortarData & InsightsExecutivesMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionOperations & Supply ChainTechnology & InnovationData VisualizationTrends: Consumer 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Purpose AF Blakemore story book recognises ‘Women In Blakemore’ award winners Food retail, wholesale and distribution company AF Blakemore, one of the UK’s largest independently owned businesses, has the announced the winners of their first Women in Blakemore Awards, via a story book. The book launch amalgamates the stories of the winners and their nominees. The awards, created to champion and recognise diversity and inclusivity in […] Talking Retail March 16, 2023March 16, 2023 < 1 min read InclusivityOperations & Supply ChainInternational - UKDept. Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Hy-Vee to host Best of Local Brands Summit in May WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Hy-Vee, Inc. announces that it will host its next quarterly Best of Local Brands Summit in May to expand and enhance the product offerings at its more than 285 retail stores in Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wisconsin. Since the Best of Local Brands summits began […] MMR March 14, 2023March 14, 2023 < 1 min read Hy-VeeVendorsDept. HBCDept. FreshInclusivityDept. DairyDept. DeliDept. Fresh PreparedDept. PerimeterDept. RefrigeratedGoogleHealth & WellnessPredictions and ForecastsData & InsightsBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
Associates & Employees The GIANT Co. recognizes team members CARLISLE, Pa. – The GIANT Co. recently recognized its outstanding team members at its annual business meeting last week, handing out 15 awards to stores, employees and teams. “The dedication of our team members to serve our customers and our communities never wavers, as they continue to demonstrate every day how nimble, agile, and resourceful […] MMR March 14, 2023March 14, 2023 3 min read AssociatesShoppersDept. FreshDept. NonfoodOperations & Supply ChainBrick and MortarAhold DelhaizeDept. Center StoreKraftHeinzSustainabilityInclusivityHealth & Wellness 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
International Booker Group launches first colleague network ‘Women in Booker’ Booker Group has announced the launch of its first ever colleague network which happened on International Women’s Day. Called ‘Women in Booker’ its purpose is to champion gender equality and to help women be at their best. A virtual event saw over 750 colleagues covering all areas and work levels across the group coming together […] Talking Retail March 14, 2023March 14, 2023 < 1 min read InternationalInclusivity 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy WBA details ESG commitments in report DEERFIELD, Ill. – Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) has released its fiscal year 2022 ESG report, detailing the company’s efforts to live up to its stated purpose of creating more joyful lives through better health. WBA yesterday hosted a virtual event, featuring report highlights and discussions with ESG thought leaders. In addition to sharing the company’s […] MMR March 10, 2023March 10, 2023 2 min read Health & WellnessESG and CSRWalgreensSustainabilityPartnershipsInclusivityCOVID19Data & InsightsConsultingExecutivesShoppersPredictions and ForecastsInternational - UKEconomyResults & InvestmentInternationalAssociatesStrategyOperations & Supply Chain 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
International Mondelez International’s Cadbury Big Win Win and Snack Display terms and conditions Terms & conditions: UK, 18+ only. Instant Win Period: 00:01 27/02/23 – 23:59 14/05/23 (inclusive). Wrap-Up Draw Period: 00:01 15/05/23 – 23:59 15/08/23 (inclusive). Purchase necessary. Instant Win: Purchase a participating product, visit http://bigwinwin.cadbury.co.uk. Enter your details and those of the independently owned convenience store you would like to nominate to receive the same cash […] Talking Retail March 10, 2023March 10, 2023 < 1 min read MondelezInternationalDept. GroceryInternational - UKInclusivityPartnerships 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables Report: Sizeable Number of Consumers Consider Sustainability, Social Responsibility KPMG yesterday released a new study saying that “37% of consumers consider environmental sustainability and 33% consider social responsibility in buying decisions.” Other conclusions in the study: • “Over 75 percent of consumers are at least somewhat familiar social responsibility.–over 50 percent of them associate social responsibility with diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI); employee human […] MorningNewsBeat March 8, 2023March 8, 2023 2 min read ConsumersESG and CSRSustainabilityPackagingThick DataDept. ApparelConsultingRestaurantsInclusivityPredictions and ForecastsHealth & Wellness 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
International International Women’s Day Embracing equity: Deann Evans Embracing equity is so important as it is the first step to equality. It means gaining a deep understanding of the reasons why people are not starting from the same place. There are factors at an individual, societal and structural level which can mean that some people have more opportunities—meaning they have privilege—whilst others face […] Talking Retail March 8, 2023March 8, 2023 < 1 min read InternationalInclusivity 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
International International Women’s Day: 63% of Trouva boutiques are women-owned As part of International Women’s Day, Trouva has revealed that 63% of the boutiques on its platform are women-owned. To celebrate this, the online marketplace is… View Article The Retail Bulletin March 8, 2023March 8, 2023 < 1 min read InternationalInclusivity 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Home Improvement Lowe’s Brings Back Live Product Sourcing Event for Second Year Lowe’s has launched its second annual “Into the Blue” product pitch event, inviting entrepreneurs and businesses of all sizes to apply to get their products on the home improvement retailer’s shelves. Both U.S.-based and international companies and individuals with ready-for-market products can apply through March 20, 2023. Selected prospective suppliers will be invited to attend […] Retail TouchPoints March 8, 2023March 10, 2023 2 min read LowesMerchandisingInternationalCompetitionVendorsOperations & Supply ChainInclusivityExecutivesBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Supporting women’s health this International Women’s Day and beyond The theme of this year’s International Women’s Day (IWD) is #EmbraceEquity. Gender equity involves recognising the differences in needs between groups and providing the necessary resources and opportunities for all to thrive. Gender biases and inequalities have been reported in healthcare. Women are more often underdiagnosed and undertreated for a variety of health conditions. In […] 0 Author Missing March 8, 2023March 8, 2023 5 min read Health & WellnessInternationalResults & InvestmentConsumersTechnology & InnovationInclusivityESG and CSRDept. HBCDept. GroceryDept. PharmacyGovernmentSustainabilityStrategyMarketing: SocialInternational - UKMarketing: In Store 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Hands on with Bing’s ChatGPT integration for pitching and more AI is already making big leaps forward. Back in December, we tried the then-new ChatGPT to see how it could handle writing an article and a press release. The results were mixed. The article was decent; the press release was a bit of a disaster. Part of the problem with the press release is that […] PR Daily March 6, 2023March 6, 2023 4 min read AITechnology & InnovationMarketing: SocialChatGPTData & InsightsTwitterESG and CSRPress ReleaseOwned Brands (Private Label)GoogleDept. NonfoodStrategyMarketing: VoiceInclusivityExecutivesDept. Pet 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
International Hershey faces calls for boycott over new Women’s Day campaign Fae Johnstone, a queer, trans and feminist activist, tweeted about being included in Hershey’s “Her for She” campaign for International Women’s Day. That led to calls on social media to #BoycottHersheys. The candy and snack company has been criticized for its inclusive messaging, which some on the right view as part of the “woke” culture. RetailWire March 5, 2023March 5, 2023 < 1 min read InternationalMarketing: SocialInclusivityESG and CSRDept. Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Purpose Hershey’s trans-inclusive IWD push sparks familiar backlash A trending #BoycottHersheys hashtag recalls past controversies that have generated chatter but had little impact on brand performance. MarketingDive March 4, 2023March 4, 2023 < 1 min read Inclusivity 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Target, Macy’s and Dollar Tree Prep for a Tough Year Despite Holiday Success While the 2022 holiday season was an overall success, the specter of a potential recession was clearly looming over the retail industry in the final months of the year. That pressure can be felt in the Q4 2022 results and fiscal 2023 outlooks released by a multitude of retailers this week. Walmart has already warned […] Retail TouchPoints March 3, 2023March 5, 2023 4 min read TargetBrick and MortarDollar TreeOperations & Supply ChainAssociatesExecutivesHoliday & EventsStrategyBOPISResults & InvestmentShoppersEconomyMarketing: TradeOwned Brands (Private Label)Predictions and ForecastsReturnsMarketing: In StoreWalmartOmnichannelDept. FreshPricing & PromotionsMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationInclusivityFlagship StoresFamily DollarConsumersDept. NonfoodDept. HBCDept. FuelCOVID19DeliveryDept. ApparelMerchandising 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy How top women executives in sports and betting are leading by example [[“value”:”At the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics conference, sports betting and diversity are among the themes this year.”]] CNBC March 3, 2023March 3, 2023 < 1 min read ExecutivesInclusivityData & Insights 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Online Retailers Zero in on Last-Mile Profitability in 2023 For online retailers, the last mile is a critical element to the customer’s overall brand experience, covering the entire spectrum from website browsing to purchasing a product and, finally, to receiving a delivery. While the last mile is critically important to the customer’s brand experience, it contributes an estimated 53 percent to the total shipping […] Adam Bryant March 2, 2023March 5, 2023 3 min read DeliveryShoppersSustainabilityOperations & Supply ChainPartnershipsConsumersThick DataCustomer ExperienceEconomyReturnsInclusivityStore LocationData & InsightsHealth & WellnessExecutivesESG and CSRResults & Investment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
Channel: Grocery Kroger Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2022 Results Announces Growth Expectations for 2023 Company Release – 3/2/2023 Fourth Quarter Highlights Fiscal 2022 Highlights CINCINNATI, March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today reported its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2022 results, provided 2023 guidance and updated investors on how Leading with Fresh and Accelerating with Digital continues to position Kroger for long-term sustainable growth. Comments from Chairman and CEO Rodney […] Kroger Press Releases March 2, 2023March 2, 2023 9 min read KrogerAssociatesResults & InvestmentDept. FuelShoppersEconomySustainabilityPredictions and ForecastsDept. GroceryHealth & WellnessGovernmentDept. FreshStrategyOperations & Supply ChainReturnsDept. PharmacyBrick and MortarMergersDept. DairyOwned Brands (Private Label)DeliveryAlbertsons / SafewayCOVID19Marketing: Direct & PersonalizationConsumersDept. Natural / OrganicPartnershipsExecutivesWeatherUnileverCompetitionTargetPress ReleaseInclusivityData & InsightsTrends: Food and BeverageTrends: ConsumerMarketing: TradeMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionESG and CSRMarketing: In Store 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
Trends & External Forces CPG trends 2023: Proving value in an inflation-weary world For CPG brands, top trends this year include price-sensitive consumers, inclusive products, and getting real about sustainability. Future of Commerce March 1, 2023March 2, 2023 < 1 min read Trends: ManufacturerEconomySustainabilityConsumersInclusivity 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Merchandising Nordstrom, The Folklore Group partner to grow assortment of Black-owned brands Through the Folklore Connect platform, the retailer will be able to engage with brands founded by people of color. RetailDive March 1, 2023March 1, 2023 < 1 min read PartnershipsMerchandisingInclusivity 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value Dreiling is new CEO at Dollar Tree CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Dollar Tree Inc., which is set to announce its fourth quarter results on March 1, is under new management. Executive chairman Rick Dreiling has taken on the additional role of chief executive officer. Mike Witynski, who has been in leadership positions at Dollar Tree since 2010 and served as CEO since 2020, […] MMR February 28, 2023February 28, 2023 2 min read ExecutivesDollar TreeAssociatesSustainabilityAcquisitionCOVID19Dept. FreshDollar GeneralFamily DollarInclusivityStrategy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Victoria’s Secret Looks to Build ‘Lifelong Relationships’ with New Combined Loyalty Program Victoria’s Secret & Co.(VS&Co)is piloting a new combined loyalty program for Victoria’s Secret and Pink that will allows customers to earn rewards when shopping both brands, regardless of their payment method. Called “The VS & Pink Collective,” the new loyalty program is being tested with 30% of current Victoria’s Secret and Pink customers in select […] Retail TouchPoints February 27, 2023February 27, 2023 3 min read Marketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionShoppersExecutivesAcquisitionInclusivityDept. FuelConsumersTechnology & InnovationBrick and MortarDeliveryMarketing: BrandOperations & Supply ChainOwned Brands (Private Label)Strategy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Sam’s will add more than 30 clubs BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Buoyed by record membership growth, Sam’s Club announced plans to open more than 30 new clubs across the country, starting with a unit in Florida that is slated to open next year. The Walmart division also revealed a multiple-year plan to invest in and modernize its supply chain through new distribution and […] MMR February 27, 2023February 27, 2023 3 min read Operations & Supply ChainBOPISStore LocationOmnichannelDept. FreshDeliveryExecutivesHealth & WellnessResults & InvestmentDept. FuelSams ClubDept. HBCTechnology & InnovationTech: RoboticsDept. Adult BevPredictions and ForecastsInclusivityDept. RefrigeratedDept. Fresh PreparedDept. DairyWalmart 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
Department & Category Are You Picking-Up the Right Food Sales Success Clues Success does leave clues and if you want your fresh prepared Grocerant niche food brand to have distinctive differentiated messaging and positioning below are 10 clues from Foodservice Solutions® Grocerant Guru®: 1. Purpose. Do you have contemporized customer fresh food relevance? Why you are there? The most successful brands are inclusive, include values greater than […] Grocerant Guru February 27, 2023February 27, 2023 3 min read Dept. GroceryConsumersData & InsightsDept. FreshDept. PerimeterShoppersDept. ApparelInternationalDept. Fresh PreparedInclusivityMarketing: BrandMarketing: SocialRestaurantsHealth & WellnessStore Location 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Amazon Go Not Sustainable Yet At the intersection of fresh food retail and the consumer is a fledgling concept by Amazon called Amazon Go. After spending billions on Whole Food and stumbling, they rolled out Amazon Fresh a grocery store with technology and fresh food but it has failed to meet or exceed consumers expectations as well. So, they […] Grocerant Guru February 24, 2023February 24, 2023 4 min read ConsumersDept. GroceryAmazonDept. FreshData & InsightsDept. PerimeterMarketing: SocialAgenciesTechnology & InnovationMarketing: Retail MediaSustainabilityOmnichannelPackagingShoppersMeta (Facebook)Dept. Fresh PreparedTwitterWhole FoodsInclusivityESG and CSRResults & InvestmentTarget 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass International Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Tesco infuriates shoppers as it slashes Clubcard points value Supermarket giant Tesco came under fire following the announcement that it will be reducing the value of Clubcard reward vouchers from June 2023. The reduction will come into force after… The post Tesco infuriates shoppers as it slashes Clubcard points value appeared first on Latest Retail Technology News From Across The Globe – Charged. Written by ChargedRetail March 21, 2023March 21, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Corporate Strategy Corporate Finance Partnerships & Alt Profit Media & Marketing Agencies & Vendors Data & Insights International Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation aisle 3 exits the CSS business and uses proceeds to support growth in sneaker category AI powered shopping platform aisle 3 has completed the sale of its Google Comparison Shopping Site (CSS) service to Product Hero. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, other than it being all cash. The sale consolidates market share for CSS service provider Product Hero, which works with the likes of Rituals and Ikea. […] Written by Retail Technology Innovation Hub March 17, 2023March 17, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation The Daily QuickWit (3/17): The Top Retail News The top retail news and most read stories in commerce. Written by RetailWit March 17, 2023March 21, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit Partnerships & Alt Profit Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Kroger lands deal for self-driving truck deliveries Get ready because the empty truck cabs in motion are coming. Gatik, which is involved in autonomous middle-mile logistics, has announced a multi-year commercial collaboration to transport customer orders within Kroger’s Dallas distribution network. The operations will launch in a few weeks. Under the collaboration, Gatik’s medium-duty autonomous box trucks will transport fresh, customer-favorite products from […] Written by Supermarket News March 17, 2023March 17, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Channel: Grocery Department & Category Department: Beverage Department: Food Corporate Strategy Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Merchandising Owned Brands (Private Label) Albertsons Redesigns and Expands Open Nature Own Label Line Albertsons yesterday unveiled what it said was “the redesign of its Open Nature brand as the company strives to become the brand of choice for those health-conscious shoppers seeking a more balanced lifestyle. Open Nature, which is part of Albertsons Cos. Own Brands portfolio, provides shoppers with tasty foods made with thoughtfully chosen ingredients that […] Written by MorningNewsBeat March 17, 2023March 17, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked