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  1. Shopper & Customer

The Next Big Thing in Retail Foodservice: Where Consumers Are Heading

  Retail foodservice is undergoing a seismic shift, driven by changing consumer preferences, technological advancements, and the desire for convenience without compromising quality according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. As the industry evolves, certain sectors are emerging as the frontrunners, attracting consumers in droves and setting the stage for […]
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  1. Channel: Ecommerce & Digital

Amazon Fresh: The Copycat Grocer Abandoning Innovation for Imitation

  From the outset, Amazon has been synonymous with innovation. The company disrupted the entire retail landscape with its commitment to price competitiveness, customer-centric operations, and an unmatched logistical network. Now then according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® believes, in a perplexing pivot, Amazon Fresh has devolved into a […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Mapped: America’s Best Universities, by Region

See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Mapped: America’s Best Universities, by Region This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. This map shows America’s best universities by census division, using […]
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  1. Channel: Ecommerce & Digital

Stability AI’s best image generating models now in Amazon Bedrock

Starting today, you can use three new text-to-image models from Stability AI in Amazon Bedrock: Stable Image Ultra, Stable Diffusion 3 Large, and Stable Image Core. These models greatly improve performance in multi-subject prompts, image quality, and typography and can be used to rapidly generate high-quality visuals for a wide range of use cases across marketing, […]
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  1. Media & Marketing

Retail Media Today and Raising the Bar with IAB’s Jeff Bustos

The CPGGUYS are joined in this episode by Jeff Bustos, VP Measurement addressability data to discuss retail media performance and standards. Jeff has spent a lifetime in media greatness and is the absolute authority to hold brands and retailer accountable on this journey. Find Jeff Bustos on Linkedin at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bustosjeffrey/Find IAB on Linkedin at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/iab/Find […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Building retail’s AI future on a foundation of trust

​  By Jessica Grisolia, Industry Solutions Director (Retail), Scandit. If last year was artificial intelligence’s (AI) coming out party, filled with buzz and speculation about how it might be used by different industries, recent developments to international regulations could signal 2024 being the year the technology is fully legitimised as a bonafide business essential.”]] 
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  1. Corporate Finance

BurgerFi Faces Nasdaq Deficiency Notices Over Reporting and Board Compliance Issues

BurgerFi International, Inc. has shared on their website how they “received deficiency notices from Nasdaq Stock Market LLC due to two key issues. The company failed to file its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ending July 1, 2024, which breaches Nasdaq’s timely filing criteria. “has received deficiency notices from Nasdaq Stock Market […]
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  1. Operations & Supply Chain

Blue Diamond Growers Cracks the Supply Chain ‘Nut,’ Saves $1 Million in Annual Transportation Costs

Businesses across multiple industries have felt the intense supply chain pressures brought on by COVID for nearly five years now. As a result, 86.2% of businesses have spent the last few years working to “de-risk” their supply chains, according to the National Association of Manufacturers. Blue Diamond Growers, the world’s largest almond cooperative, has been […]
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  1. Channel: Restaurants

Pitfalls Transitioning from a Full-Time CEO to a Partly Present CEO

  In the ever-evolving landscape of corporate leadership, one thing remains constant: the CEO’s presence is crucial to a company’s success. Now according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® there are serious fundamental flaws in Starbucks new leadership lineup. Yet, with Brian Niccol’s transition from Chipotle to Starbucks, we’re witnessing […]
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  1. Department: Food

Convenience Stores and Grocery Delis: Solving the “What’s for Dinner?” Dilemma Through Grocerant Niche Mix-and-Match Bundling

  The age-old question, “What’s for dinner?” has perplexed families for generations, often leading to indecision and reliance on fast food or takeout. Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® believes if your food marketing tactics look more like yesterday than tomorrow, you need to move forward.     However, convenience stores (C-stores) […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Papa Johns Partners with Loadmill for AI-Driven Software Testing

Papa Johns International, Inc. has chosen Loadmill to advance its software testing through AI technology, marking a significant enhancement in its digital operations. The collaboration aims to improve their customer’s experience.
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  1. Channel: Delivery

Get a New Bed Before Bedtime: Mattress Firm Partners with DoorDash for 2-Hour Delivery

Mattress Firm has partnered with DoorDash to offer on-demand two-hour delivery of mattresses and bedding accessories from its 2,300+ U.S. locations. These deliveries will be eligible for the DashPass membership program, which offers free delivery and reduced fees on eligible orders, as well as real-time tracking through the DoorDash app. The service’s launch is timed […]
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  1. Data & Insights

What Does “In Transit” Really Mean?

Most of us who are unaware of a package’s delivery journey, assume that a package gets shipped out from the warehouse and then gets delivered to the customer, right?  Having this assumption is not wrong. After all, this is what we’ve seen happening on that front. But on the back end, there are a lot […]
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  1. Channel: Delivery

DoorDash: A Food Industry Marketing Leader Setting the Pace for Success

Here we go again Steven Johnson the Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® has an opinion, DoorDash stands as a beacon of innovation, seamlessly blending convenience, technology, and customer-centric value propositions. With its latest move—adding streaming benefits through a partnership with Max (the streaming service from Warner Bros. Discovery)—DoorDash continues to redefine what […]
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  1. Corporate Strategy

The cost of shipping furniture: what determines the price

Moving can come with a lot of expenses and budgeting for costs isn’t always easy. You have a pretty good idea of what it costs to rent a truck or hire professional movers. You can even come up with a pretty accurate estimate of what you need to spend on moving supplies. However, it’s a […]
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  1. Data & Insights

Yes, Shipping Insurance Is Worth It

Shipping insurance costs a small percentage of your shipment value, but when things go wrong, they cover the entire value to compensate for the loss or damage of your packages.  But do I have to insure my packages? Is not insuring my packages worth it? Some questions are probably in your mind when you’re considering […]
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  1. Media & Marketing

Brand Growth in the Digital Era With Kellanova’s Nicole Vinson

The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by Nicole Vinson, VP Global Digital, Media & Omni Shopper Experience at Kellanova. This episode was recorded at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. Ajay Sharma, VP of eCommerce & Omnichannel at Bayer guest hosted this episode. Follow Nicole Vinson on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolevinsonFollow Kellanova on […]
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  1. Channel: Restaurants

Casual Dining Restaurants Will Soon Be Failing Faster

  In the rapidly evolving landscape of the foodservice industry, the writing on the wall is clear: casual dining restaurants are on a fast track to failure. The middle ground they once comfortably occupied is shrinking, leaving them vulnerable to the onslaught of both high-end establishments and fast-food giants. Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, […]
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  1. International

PML launches Veev One closed-system in UK

Philip Morris Limited (PML), the UK and Ireland affiliate of Philip Morris International (PMI), has expanded its smoke-free product portfolio in the UK with the launch of Veev One. As the latest innovation in PMI’s Veev E-Vapor range, Veev One features advanced heating technology and… This story continues at PML launches Veev One closed-system in […]
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  1. Corporate Finance

Tempur Sealy Releases Q2 Financial Results

In the second quarter of 2024, Tempur Sealy released their financial reports which were not quite what they expected. According to their press release, the company’s net sales decreased by 2.8% to $1,233.6 million compared to $1,269.7 million in Q2 2023. Sales in North America fell 3.8%, while International sales remained stable overall but increased […]
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  1. Corporate Strategy

Under Armour Makes Brand Leadership Shakeup to Support Turnaround Efforts

After a little more than a year in his role as EVP and Chief Consumer Officer, Jim Dausch has stepped down from his post at Under Armour, according to an SEC filing from the company. Although the Chief Consumer Officer role will not be filled, longtime Adidas executive Eric Liedtke will join the company as […]
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  1. Channel: Dollar/Value

A Guide to Sustainable Retail Packaging

COMMENTARY 7 August, 2024 | by One of the main concerns in modern business is sustainable retail packaging, and this matter has become ever more important as recent customer trends have all but erased environmental-ignorance from consumers. In the UK alone, retailers produce 1.1 million metric tonnes of waste every year, and just 9% of […]
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Walmart Tops List of Leading US Retailers By 2023 Sales

Walmart leads Forrester’s 2023 US retailer ranking, with Amazon in second. The top 10, representing 38% of total retail sales, remain unchanged from 2022. Walmart has once again secured the top position in Forrester’s annual ranking of the 67 largest US retailers (ranked by 2023 US net retail sales), with Amazon following closely in second […]
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