Agencies & Vendors Epsilon partners with Comscore for contextual ad program Proximic’s natural language processing and AI contextual categorization will support Epsilon’s ad-tech platform. MarketingDive March 18, 2024March 18, 2024 < 1 min read Insight ProvidersPartnershipsTechnology & InnovationDept. Natural / OrganicAI 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Epsilon launching next-generation retail media platform LAS VEGAS – Epsilon, a global advertising and marketing technology company, today announced the launch of the next generation of its retail media platform. Epsilon Retail Media applies artificial intelligence and person-first identity in the ad server, unlocking opportunities to drive stronger outcomes with shoppers on retailers’ properties, across the open web or in tandem. […] MMR March 18, 2024March 18, 2024 2 min read AITechnology & InnovationMarketing: Retail MediaInsight ProvidersShoppersExecutivesData & InsightsAcquisitionMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionAhold DelhaizePredictions and ForecastsConsumersVendorsDeliveryMarketing: Social MediaTrends: Marketing 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Will Search Engine Traffic Really Drop 25% by 2026, As Gartner Predicts? Late last month, Gartner made a stunning prediction, forecasting an imminent and dramatic decline in search engine traffic. “By 2026, traditional search engine volume will drop 25%,” the research firm said. “with search marketing losing market share to AI chatbots and other virtual agents.” The prediction seemed aggressive, especially given that Microsoft Bing — with its […] Bigtechnology March 15, 2024March 15, 2024 7 min read Technology & InnovationAIBigTechPredictions and ForecastsData & InsightsStore LocationAmazonInsight ProvidersPodcastsChatGPTGoogleMarketing: VoiceMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: BroadcastStrategyTikTokStreamingConsumersVendorsExecutivesGovernmentOperations & Supply ChainESG and CSR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Your Views: Perception Shift I talked this week about how Jon Jenkins of AWS made the point during the NGA technology Summit that retailers should not compare smart carts to more traditional carts in terms of cost; instead, he suggested, they should be thought of a self-checkout systems being used throughout the store, taking pressure off the front end. […] MorningNewsBeat March 13, 2024March 13, 2024 2 min read Brick and MortarRegional GroceryAlbertsons / SafewayGovernmentWaWaAcquisitionResults & InvestmentKrogerInsight ProvidersBig DataTech: CashierlessDeliveryCompetitionTechnology & InnovationPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: BrandIndustry Conferences and EventsAldiData VisualizationCircle KAhold DelhaizeAlimentation Couche-TardAmazonAssociates7-Eleven & Speedway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Visible and invisible tech stacks, and the upsides and downsides of “shadow IT” in martech and beyond Tech stacks are large. The empirical stack data we recently shared from Zylo, a leading SaaS management platform, showed that even after a year of belt-tightening, the average SMB (500 employees or less) still has 162 SaaS apps. Mid-market companies (500 to 2,500 employees) have 245. And large enterprises have 650. This isn’t particularly surprising […] chiefmartec March 13, 2024March 13, 2024 7 min read Technology & InnovationPredictions and ForecastsAssociatesData & InsightsSustainabilityStrategyESG and CSRDept. ApparelDept. NonfoodGoogleMetaverseMarketing: In StoreMarketing: Social MediaResults & InvestmentInsight ProvidersAgencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Webinar: How World Athletics is driving host city success beyond economic impact Major sporting events have the ability to uplift entire cities, communities and economies. See how positive impact can be sustained long after the athletes and fans have left town. In this webinar you will learn: How World Athletics enhanced their hosting strategy and event delivery Ways to justify investment through long-term value and legacy impact […] Nielsen March 13, 2024March 13, 2024 < 1 min read EconomyInsight ProvidersBig DataStrategyResults & InvestmentPredictions and ForecastsDeliveryData & Insights 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Need to Know: What is advanced audience targeting and why is it important? Have you ever received an ad that felt incredibly specific? One that seems to understand exactly what stage of life you’re in and the kind of items you’re looking to buy? That is advanced audience targeting at work. Follow along as we break down what advanced audiences are, why they matter and how they’re changing […] Nielsen March 12, 2024March 12, 2024 5 min read Data & InsightsBig DataInsight ProvidersConsumersMarketing: BroadcastPredictions and ForecastsStrategyPartnershipsMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationStreamingTikTokDeliveryDept. BeverageMarketing: UGCMarketing: VoiceSustainabilityThick DataAI 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Modernizing Retail Supply Chain Challenges With AI The retail supply chain is undergoing a major transformation, driven by the rise of e-commerce and the increasing complexity of global supply chains. In Gartner’s 2023 Top Supply Chain Technology Trends report, “actionable AI” was named the No. 1 trend. This reflects the growing recognition among retailers that artificial intelligence is essential for modernizing and […] Vrinda Khurjekar March 11, 2024March 11, 2024 3 min read Technology & InnovationAIOperations & Supply ChainData & InsightsShoppersCustomer ExperienceStrategyPredictions and ForecastsExecutivesInsight ProvidersDept. NonfoodConsultingEconomyWeatherSustainabilityTrends: RetailConsumersAssociatesMarketing: TradeThick DataTrends: TechMarketing: In Store 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Beyond Acquires Zulily, Plans to Revive Brand in Q2 Beyond, Inc. — parent company of Bed Bath & Beyond and Overstock.com — has acquired the intellectual property of defunct flash-sale retailer Zulily, following that platform’s abrupt wind-down of its business in late 2023. Newly appointed Beyond, Inc. Executive Chairman Marcus Lemonis said the acquisition is aimed at strengthening Beyond’s position in the off-price market. Beyond paid $4.5 million in […] Retail TouchPoints March 10, 2024March 10, 2024 3 min read AcquisitionExecutivesShoppersOperations & Supply ChainPredictions and ForecastsBed Bath & BeyondAmazonBankruptcyMarketing: Social MediaResults & InvestmentLegal & CriminalDept. ApparelInsight ProvidersBig DataData & InsightsDept. NonfoodDivestituresESG and CSRMarketing: BrandShopifyStrategySustainabilityTechnology & InnovationVendors 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Walmart, Kroger, Costco make top three grocery retailers list Kroger loses market share to Walmart again in Numerator’s annual review of grocery dollars spent Supermarket News March 7, 2024March 7, 2024 < 1 min read WalmartKrogerCostcoInsight Providers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights AI for Retail Lending: What Does the Future Hold? Artificial intelligence is fundamentally changing how retailers and merchants attend to customers and even how they manage inventory, all via technology such as chatbots and facial recognition. And now, AI can potentially transform lending in the sector, too. Banks, lenders and merchants with white-labeled lending offerings could eventually use AI to address credit risk assessment, […] Yaacov Martin March 6, 2024March 6, 2024 2 min read AITechnology & InnovationData & InsightsShoppersPredictions and ForecastsConsumersGovernmentMarketing: VoiceCustomer ExperienceExecutivesTrends: FinanceResults & InvestmentInsight ProvidersLegal & CriminalMarketing: Social MediaOperations & Supply ChainSustainability 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights dunnhumby and Placer.ai strike partnership enabling retailers to unlock unique door-to-purchase customer journey insights By combining in-store and out-of-store customer journey insights, the partnership delivers retailers and CPGs with actionable strategies in today’s highly competitive environment. dunnhumby March 6, 2024March 6, 2024 3 min read Technology & InnovationAIPartnershipsData & InsightsShoppersBig DataInsight ProvidersMarketing: Retail MediadunnhumbyStore LocationResults & InvestmentMarketing: In StoreEconomyCompetitionSustainabilityConsultingStrategyBrick and MortarPredictions and ForecastsTescoDept. PharmacyCoca ColaMeijerProcter & GambleRegional Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
Data & Insights AI and marketing: To lean into or lean away? When it comes to AI and marketing, Gartner predicts that 20% of brands will market themselves as AI-free. What’s the best approach? Future of Commerce March 6, 2024March 6, 2024 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationAIInsight Providers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights dunnhumby partners with Placer.ai on insights report The expanded partnership opens the data up to individual retailers Supermarket News March 6, 2024March 6, 2024 < 1 min read PartnershipsTechnology & InnovationAIData & InsightsMarketing: Retail MediaInsight ProvidersdunnhumbyBig Data 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Wiliot recognised as a Visionary in Gartner Magic Quadrant for Indoor Location Services Internet of Things specialist, Wiliot, has been recognised as a Visionary in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Indoor Location Services. This is the first time that it has been included in a Gartner Magic Quadrant report, and it comes on the heels of its recognition in eight Gartner Hype Cycle reports. In 2022, Wiliot was […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub March 4, 2024March 4, 2024 2 min read Technology & InnovationTech: IoTInsight ProvidersMarketing: Social MediaOperations & Supply ChainTwitterStore LocationAssociatesData & InsightsInternational - UKOmnichannelSustainabilityDept. GroceryVendorsDept. ApparelDept. FreshHoliday & EventsMerchandisingExecutivesDept. Perimeter 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Convenience Wawa’s New Revenue Stream via New Retail Media Network So, Wawa recently launched the Goose Media Network, a retail media network (RMN) designed to enhance offerings for its dedicated consumer base. According to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® this moved with edify Wawa’s relationship with consumers and brands driving Top-line sales and Bottom-line profits. Through this network, Wawa’s customers can engage with partner […] Grocerant Guru March 3, 2024March 3, 2024 3 min read WaWaPartnershipsShoppersDept. GroceryData & InsightsMarketing: Retail MediaConsumersCustomer ExperienceAgenciesTechnology & InnovationDept. FreshDept. PerimeterPricing & PromotionsAIMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: TradeBrick and MortarTargetTrends: TechDeliveryDept. FuelOperations & Supply ChainInsight ProvidersMarketing: OOHDept. Apparel 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Inside the Crisis at Google It’s not like artificial intelligence caught Sundar Pichai off guard. I remember sitting in the audience in January 2018 when the Google CEO said it was as profound as electricity and fire. His proclamation stunned the San Francisco audience that day, so bullish it still seems a bit absurd, and it underscores how bizarre it […] Bigtechnology March 2, 2024March 2, 2024 5 min read Technology & InnovationAIGoogleBigTechData & InsightsPredictions and ForecastsAmazonPodcastsMarketing: Social MediaExecutivesChatGPTAssociatesLegal & CriminalMarketing: BroadcastMarketing: VoiceStore LocationStreamingAutonomous VehiclesESG and CSRVendorsGovernmentInclusivityInsight ProvidersStrategy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights How audience measurement innovation benefits the media industry The media ecosystem is changing—70.6% of U.S. TV homes have a smart TV, up from 62.3% two years ago1. With widespread connected TV (CTV) adoption2 and increasing high-speed internet availability, new ways of watching have introduced new (and bigger) data sets. Innovations in audience measurement are critical to keep pace with audiences’ evolving media habits. […] Nielsen March 1, 2024March 1, 2024 5 min read Big DataData & InsightsMarketing: BroadcastInsight ProvidersTechnology & InnovationMarketing: UGCConsumersPredictions and ForecastsDept. NonfoodStreamingMarketing: OOHMarketing: Social MediaDept. Natural / OrganicOperations & Supply ChainStrategyMarketing: Digital MediaAgencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights The Future of Retail: 3 Insights for 2024 For retailers, consumers are, and always have been, the beating heart of business success. In today’s world of ample choice for customers, this vitality is at an all-time high. Consumer buying power is higher than ever as is the importance of building loyalty and trust among them. Retailers know it’s crucial to anticipate customer needs […] Matthew Laukaitis February 29, 2024February 29, 2024 3 min read Technology & InnovationAIConsumersShoppersPredictions and ForecastsData & InsightsMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationTrends: RetailInsight ProvidersEconomyCustomer ExperienceExecutivesReturnsDept. NonfoodMarketing: In StoreMarketing: TradePricing & PromotionsStrategySustainability 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Generative AI is driving a high rate of job uncertainty for marketers, per Gartner While marketing organizations face a number of challenges, including job uncertainty and the burden of learning new martech, there are bright spots. MarketingDive February 29, 2024February 29, 2024 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationAIInsight Providers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Tailored to Perfection: Creating a Hyper-Local Shopping Experience with AI It’s easy to understand, emotionally, why consumers would want to shop from a store that tailors its product assortments to the neighborhood they live in. For large chain retailers, it’s a way of letting the community know that consumers are seen and that the store wants to be part of the community. Ultimately, it sounds […] Retail TouchPoints February 29, 2024February 29, 2024 3 min read AITechnology & InnovationMerchandisingData & InsightsConsumersKrogerShoppersPartnershipsBrick and MortarPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationStore Location84.51Insight ProvidersIndustry Conferences and EventsExecutivesMarketing: Retail MediaCompetitionStrategyWalmartMarketing: Social MediaConsultingBig DataDept. NonfoodAssociatesMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionOperations & Supply Chain 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Cautious optimism amid February inflation dip Shop Price annual inflation eased to 2.5% in February, down from 2.9% in January, according to the BRC Nielsen Shop Price Index. Shop price annual growth is its lowest since March 2022. Food inflation decelerated to 5.0% in February, its lowest since May 2022, down from… This story continues at Cautious optimism amid February inflation dip […] Talking Retail February 27, 2024February 27, 2024 < 1 min read EconomyPredictions and ForecastsInsight ProvidersDept. GroceryBig Data 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Convenience Wawa Joins Retail Media Network Club Wawa has launched Goose Media Network, the c-store chain’s retail media network (RMN), to give brands the opportunity to reach Wawa customers online as well as via the mobile app and videos played at the gas pump. Wawa worked with Publicis Groupe’s Publicis Sapient, Epsilon and CitrusAd to create the new offering. “Goose Media Network […] Retail TouchPoints February 27, 2024February 29, 2024 < 1 min read WaWaMarketing: Retail MediaAgenciesSustainabilityPricing & PromotionsPredictions and ForecastsPartnershipsMarketing: Social MediaInsight ProvidersHealth & Wellness7-Eleven & SpeedwayDept. Fuel 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces February sees a welcome easing of price rises with two-year low inflation Grocery price inflation has fallen to 5.3%, marking the lowest rate since March 2022 and a decrease of 1.5 percentage points from January, according to marketing data and analytics company Kantar. Take-home grocery sales grew in value by 5.1% for the four weeks to 18… This story continues at February sees a welcome easing of […] Talking Retail February 27, 2024February 27, 2024 < 1 min read EconomyData & InsightsPredictions and ForecastsInsight Providers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Merchandising Numerator offers new data with new Snapshots profiles The new service offers “a quick look at key shopping metrics and shopper profiles” Supermarket News February 26, 2024February 26, 2024 < 1 min read Pricing & PromotionsInsight ProvidersData & InsightsShoppers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Online shoppers go elsewhere when items out of stock A report by 84.51° says nearly a quarter of shoppers will move their spending rather than wait 0 Author Missing February 24, 2024February 24, 2024 < 1 min read ShoppersMarketing: Retail MediaInsight ProvidersBig Data84.51 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Agencies & Vendors Consumer confidence dips but outlook still brighter, says GfK Market research company GfK’s UK consumer confidence index fell by two points in February to -21. The company said this was a “mixture of good and bad news”, because although recent improvements in the index had halted, longer-term prospects remained better. Joe Staton, GfK’s client… This story continues at Consumer confidence dips but outlook still […] Talking Retail February 23, 2024February 23, 2024 < 1 min read Insight ProvidersConsumersTechnology & InnovationPredictions and ForecastsInternational - UK 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Beyond Accelerates Overstock Resurrection Following ‘Fatal’ Branding Mistake Beyond, Inc., owner of online retail brands Bed Bath & Beyond (BB&B) and Overstock, will bring back a standalone Overstock.com site in approximately five weeks rather than the September 2024 target date announced earlier. Beyond rechristened its Overstock site with the Bed Bath & Beyond name in June 2023 after it acquired the bankrupt retailer’s […] Retail TouchPoints February 22, 2024February 22, 2024 2 min read ShoppersBed Bath & BeyondPredictions and ForecastsExecutivesMarketing: BrandTargetMarketing: Social MediaAcquisitionReturnsMerchandisingResults & InvestmentInsight ProvidersBig DataShopifyBankruptcy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Study: Defining Omnichannel Shoppers 84.51° is out with a new report that “examines who omnichannel shoppers are, where they shop, and some of the reasons why they choose to shop in-store and online.” Some key findings: • “This shopper is likely to be Millennial or Gen Z, is engaged with natural and organic, is more likely to have children, […] MorningNewsBeat February 21, 2024February 29, 2024 < 1 min read ShoppersOmnichannelMarketing: In StoreDept. FreshDept. DeliDept. Fresh PreparedDept. PerimeterDept. NonfoodDept. Natural / OrganicDeliveryBOPISDept. BakeryConsumersBig DataHealth & WellnessInsight ProvidersMarketing: Retail MediaMerchandisingPredictions and Forecasts84.51 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Beyond Inc. Names New CEOs for Bed Bath & Beyond, Overstock Beyond Inc., parent company to Overstock.com, Bed Bath & Beyond, and other online brands, announced Tuesday three leadership changes, including two new CEOs. Chandra Holt, formerly the CEO and president of Conn’s Home Plus, will become the new CEO of Bed Bath & Beyond effective Wednesday. Dave Nielsen, who until now was serving as president […] Marie Albiges February 21, 2024February 21, 2024 < 1 min read ExecutivesBed Bath & BeyondInsight ProvidersBig DataPredictions and ForecastsAcquisitionResults & InvestmentPress ReleaseBankruptcy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Trends & External Forces Court sets late August start date for hearing on Kroger-Albertsons merger A federal judge in Oregon will decide during the proceeding whether to grant the FTC’s request to block the transaction. Written by Grocery Dive March 12, 2024March 14, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Channel: Restaurants Department & Category Department: Consumer Durables Department: Food Department: Nonfood ESG Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Merchandising Kids Like to Go Out to Eat ask Chuck E. Cheese Don’t want to cook, don’t want to do dishes, well according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® your kids don’t want you hear you complain about cooking dinner either. Chuck E. Cheese has a new program for that has a great chance to make the entire family happy according […] Written by Grocerant Guru March 11, 2024March 14, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Corporate Finance Publix reports 49% growth in net earnings in FY23 US supermarket chain Publix has reported net earnings of $4.3bn in FY23, marking a 49% increase from FY22’s $2.9bn. The post Publix reports 49% growth in net earnings in FY23 appeared first on Retail Insight Network. Written by Retail Insights Network March 8, 2024March 8, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Corporate Finance Media & Marketing Agencies & Vendors Data & Insights Trends & External Forces Target Q4 2023 Earnings Recap Target reported Q4 and 2023 financial results at its annual investor day on March 5, 2024. Quarterly comp performance improved sequentially from Q2 to Q4, but 2023 ended with comps down -3.7%. Profitability outperformed expectations as the company realized $2B of operating income growth in 2023 and reported notable gross margin improvements. The stock was […] Written by The Harvest Group March 8, 2024March 8, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces CPG: Food Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Channel: Grocery Channel: Mass Department & Category Department: Beverage Department: Food Department: HBC Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Corporate Strategy Corporate Finance ESG Partnerships & Alt Profit Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Retail Operations Associates & Employees Operations & Supply Chain Owned Brands (Private Label) Stores & Formats Kroger Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2023 Results, Announces Guidance for 2024 Comments from Chairman and CEO Rodney McMullen. "Kroger achieved strong 2023 results, in line with our long-term growth model and built upon three consecutive years of historic growth. Written by Kroger March 7, 2024March 8, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked