Technology & Innovation Amazon revamps online store to mark International Women’s Football Day as Euro 2025 fast approaches To mark International Women’s Football Day and less than 50 days until the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025, Amazon is kicking off a series of initiatives for fans. This includes a refreshed online store, and a UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 ticket giveaway. The storefront features thousands of products and offers fast delivery for Prime members on […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub May 23, 2025May 23, 2025 2 min read Technology & InnovationAmazonInternationalData & InsightsMarketing: Social MediaInclusivityTescoTech: CashierlessOmnichannelInternational - UKBrick and MortarDeliveryMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionTwitterCOVID19Operations & Supply ChainPricing & PromotionsTrends: Tech 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
International Victoria’s Secret adopts poison pill to halt hostile takeover The maneuver is in response to the “substantial accumulation” of shares by investment firm BBRC International, which just launched its own lingerie brand. RetailDive May 21, 2025May 21, 2025 < 1 min read InternationalResults & Investment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
International WHSmith Media Network Hosts Experiential Nestlé Takeovers at Airport Stores Beginning earlier this month, WHSmith North America, which launched the WHSmith North America Media Network (WHS Media) in January 2025 in partnership with SMG, kicked off an experiential retail media activation for Nestlé’s Essentia Alkaline Water at 10 U.S. airports. At NYC’s LaGuardia Airport, WHS Media engineered a complete branded takeover of Terminal E as […] Retail TouchPoints May 21, 2025May 21, 2025 2 min read Marketing: Retail MediaInternationalConsumersBrick and MortarMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: In StorePop UpsNestleInternational - UKMarketing: Brand 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Restaurants Burger King Is Remodeling 400 Restaurants in 2025, With More To Come Burger King has been one of the most popular fast-food restaurants in the country. McDonald’s rival, however, is aware that many of its stores are in dire need of repair, and as such, it has decided to remodel over 400 locations in 2025. Is a location near you on the list? Burger King Restaurant Remodel […] RetailWire May 17, 2025May 17, 2025 2 min read RestaurantsTechnology & InnovationAIData & InsightsMarketing: Social MediaStore LocationMeta (Facebook)Operations & Supply ChainPredictions and ForecastsDept. GroceryBrick and MortarResults & InvestmentStrategyInternationalShoppersExecutivesConsumersTrends: Tech 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
International Store fined for dumping waste in public bins A convenience store owner in Gloucestershire has been ordered to pay £462 in fines and costs for dumping waste in bins outside his shop. Omar Mousin, who owns Filton International Stores, Filton Avenue, Filton, appeared at Bristol Magistrates Court on Monday (12 May). He pleaded… This story continues at Store fined for dumping waste in […] Talking Retail May 16, 2025May 16, 2025 < 1 min read InternationalBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Cadbury launches new limited-edition Twirl White Dipped Cadbury has launched a new limited-edition bar to the Cadbury Twirl range: Twirl White Dipped, a combination of Cadbury Twirl’s milk chocolate curls covered in white chocolate. Katya Savelieva, brand manager for Cadbury Twirl at Mondelēz International said, “We’re delighted to be building on the… This story continues at Cadbury launches new limited-edition Twirl White […] Talking Retail May 16, 2025May 16, 2025 < 1 min read MondelezInternationalDept. DairyDept. BeverageDept. Bakery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables Dick’s Sporting Goods to acquire Foot Locker for $2.4 billion in effort to corner Nike market The combined company will have a competitive edge in the Nike sneaker market and will provide Dick’s access to international markets, plus a younger consumer. CNBC May 15, 2025May 15, 2025 < 1 min read Dept. ApparelDept. Sporting goodsDept. NonfoodAcquisitionInternationalConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Ubisoft Sees 20% Booking Drop and Stock Dip as ‘Assassin’s Creed: Shadows’ Fails To Boost Full-Year Sales Embattled game publisher Ubisoft delivered its full-year 2024-2025 earnings report on May 14, one that did little to assuage the concerns of investors, as CNBC reported. Despite the relative strength and success of sales driven by its latest AAA title release, “Assassins Creed: Shadows,” in late March, Ubisoft nonetheless outlined a 20.5% tumble in net […] RetailWire May 15, 2025May 15, 2025 2 min read Data & InsightsResults & InvestmentInternationalDept. NonfoodDept. Toys & GamesGovernmentGamingCompetitionExecutivesFlagship StoresPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Retail Risk is Serious Business – and it’s Time we Acted Like it From a risk and compliance perspective, defense, finance, tech, and healthcare are generally thought of as the “riskiest” industries — but the retail sector is more vulnerable than it might appear. Organized retail crime (ORC), fraud rings, evolving regulations and other challenges all have the potential to cause significant disruption in the retail sector, and […] Retail TouchPoints May 15, 2025May 15, 2025 5 min read GovernmentLegal & CriminalData & InsightsResults & InvestmentTargetDept. GroceryTechnology & InnovationInternationalBrick and MortarDept. FuelShoppersHealth & WellnessDept. DeliDept. Fresh PreparedDept. FreshRegional GroceryAlbertsons / SafewayGoogleMarketing: Social MediaConsumersTech: CashierlessDept. Nonfood 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
International FaceTime with the Content Guy: My Bags Are Packed, I’m Ready To Go I was heading home to the east coast from Southern California – booked on a flight that would take me to Newark International Airport. (Perhaps you’ve heard about the epic technology and personnel meltdowns that have, shall we say, diminished that facility’s ability to operate?) It wasn’t looking good, but then I was reminded how […] MorningNewsBeat May 14, 2025May 14, 2025 < 1 min read Marketing: Social MediaInternationalTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights NOW, MORE THAN EVER: The National Restaurant Show as a Launchpad for Your Future in Foodservice In an age of inflation-fatigued consumers, rising operational costs, and rapidly evolving consumer preferences, there’s never been a more critical time for convenience store operators, supermarket deli managers, and restaurant innovators to future-proof their foodservice strategy according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solution®. The 2025 National Restaurant Association Show—May […] Grocerant Guru May 14, 2025May 14, 2025 4 min read Technology & InnovationDept. GroceryAIData & InsightsConsumersRestaurantsPredictions and ForecastsDept. FreshDept. Fresh PreparedMarketing: Social MediaSustainabilityOperations & Supply ChainDept. DeliDept. NonfoodESG and CSRRegional GroceryDept. BeverageCompetitionInternationalPackagingPricing & PromotionsMeta (Facebook)EconomyResults & InvestmentShoppersStrategyMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionDept. PerimeterTwitter 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights ShopAi claims world first integrated AI video conferencing platform with real-time translation and intelligence ShopAi has announced the launch of its video conferencing system, integrating real-time multilingual translation, dual AI assistance, and dynamic data visualisation, all within its web-based SAAS platform. This builds on its conversational AI platform. “Business has always been global, but effective communication hasn’t,” says Ilann Hepworth, CEO at ShopAi and former Jisp Managing Director. “Our […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub May 10, 2025May 10, 2025 3 min read Technology & InnovationAIData & InsightsDept. NonfoodInternational - UKMarketing: Social MediaExecutivesOmnichannelShoppersInternationalPricing & PromotionsAmazonConsumersOperations & Supply ChainDeliveryTrends: TechAssociatesTwitter 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV): Powering the Future of Urban Infrastructure As the world moves toward cleaner, smarter, and more sustainable energy systems, Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) is rising as a game-changer in both architecture and renewable energy. But what exactly is BIPV, and why is it gaining global traction? BCC Research May 9, 2025May 9, 2025 < 1 min read Predictions and ForecastsInternationalSustainabilityMarketing: Social Media 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Restaurants Restaurant Brands earnings miss as Burger King, Popeyes and Tim Hortons post same-store sales declines Restaurant Brands International missed first-quarter earnings and revenue estimates as same-store sales fell at Burger King, Popeyes and Tim Hortons. CNBC May 8, 2025May 8, 2025 < 1 min read RestaurantsResults & InvestmentInternational 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Finance Dick’s Sporting Goods Leads $120 Million Investment in Youth Sports Dick’s Sporting Goods has led a $120 million investment round in Unrivaled Sports, which creates positive sports experiences for young athletes. The investment has bought Dick’s a minority stake in the growing company, which has facilities across 30 states that have hosted a total of 600,000 young athletes and 2 million family members and fans. […] Retail TouchPoints May 8, 2025May 8, 2025 2 min read Results & InvestmentDept. Sporting goodsDept. NonfoodMarketing: Social MediaInternationalExecutivesDept. BeverageStrategyDept. Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food FaceTime with the Content Guy: Reporting In From the IFPA Retail Conference In Texas, the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) this week held its annual retail conference, which I had the opportunity to facilitate. Along with the inevitable conversations about tariffs and supply chains was a real focus on retail innovation that can grow market share. The post FaceTime with the Content Guy: Reporting In From the […] MorningNewsBeat May 2, 2025May 2, 2025 < 1 min read Marketing: Social MediaInternationalDept. FreshTrends: RetailTechnology & InnovationGovernmentDept. Perimeter 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Visa: 50% of Global eCommerce Transactions Are Tokenized Visa’s fiscal second quarter results underscored the continued displacement of cash in face-to-face commerce, the widening embrace of tap-to-pay technologies and rising commercial volumes — and notably, there’s been no consumer spending slowdown, according to management commentary on the earnings call Tuesday (April 29). Supplemental materials revealed that U.S. payments volume grew 6% and international […] Pymnts.com April 30, 2025April 30, 2025 2 min read Data & InsightsConsumersResults & InvestmentMarketing: Social MediaEconomyExecutivesInternationalDept. FreshDept. FuelDept. NonfoodGovernmentRestaurantsStrategy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights The Power of AI, Mobile-First, and Performance Ads in Unlocking Global Retail Growth Fueled by mobile commerce and innovative acquisition strategies, retailers are expanding globally. The rise of brands like SHEIN and Temu has raised the bar, showing that mobile-first and data-driven approaches can drive extraordinary growth in international markets. Adjust’s latest Mobile App Trends report finds that e-commerce app installs grew 17 percent year-over-year in 2024, with […] Greg Wang April 30, 2025April 30, 2025 2 min read Data & InsightsAITechnology & InnovationAcquisitionConsumersCompetitionShoppersInternationalMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationDept. Natural / OrganicGamingPartnershipsHealth & WellnessMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMobile commerceStore LocationESG and CSR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Amazon Denies Reports Of Planned Tariff Pricing Transparency The New York Times reports that after reports emerged yesterday that Amazon would begin displaying “the exact cost of tariff-related price increases alongside its products,” and Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary, accused Amazon of being “hostile and political,” Amazon said the initiative “was never approved and is not going to happen.” According to […] MorningNewsBeat April 30, 2025April 30, 2025 5 min read GovernmentConsumersAmazonEconomyShoppersDept. BeverageDept. GroceryWalmartTargetInternationalDept. NonfoodDept. PaperKrogerThick DataMarketing: In StoreOperations & Supply ChainRegional GroceryAssociatesAlbertsons / Safeway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
International Temu’s ‘Import Charges’ Double the Price of Many Items Temu customers are seeing new “import charges” at checkout. RetailWire April 29, 2025April 29, 2025 < 1 min read International 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Albertsons Stiff-Arms Its Suppliers Over Tariffs Albertsons EVP, Chief Merchandising & Digital Officer Omer Gajial has written a letter to suppliers in which he flatly says that “with few exceptions, we are not accepting cost increases due to tariffs.” The letter initially was sent several weeks ago, but only now is getting broad visibility outside the supplier community. Here’s the entire […] MorningNewsBeat April 28, 2025April 28, 2025 4 min read GovernmentRegional GroceryAlbertsons / SafewayConsumersInternationalOperations & Supply ChainDept. GroceryMerchandisingExecutivesKrogerResults & InvestmentMarketing: In StoreLegal & CriminalEconomyBrick and MortarShoppersVendorsCOVID19BrokersPartnershipsWalmart 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Walmart, Target, Home Depot tout productive meeting with Trump as tariffs threaten the holidays New import duties are poised to raise prices in time for peak shopping periods, starting with back to school and Halloween. RetailDive April 24, 2025April 24, 2025 < 1 min read Holiday & EventsWalmartTargetHome DepotGovernmentInternational 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Uniqlo, DXL, Babylist and More Turn to Resale, Recycling to Celebrate Earth Month [Editor’s Note: This story was updated on Earth Day, April 22, to include more sustainability initiatives from brands including Anthropologie, Trove and Babylist.] Every year, 92 million tons of clothing waste are generated — equivalent to a full truckload dumped into landfills every second. It’s a problem that fashion brands have long been aware of […] Retail TouchPoints April 23, 2025April 23, 2025 8 min read Technology & InnovationAISustainabilityDept. ApparelRecommerceShoppersAcquisitionConsumersHealth & WellnessExecutivesDept. BakeryPhilanthropyMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: In StorePricing & PromotionsESG and CSRGovernmentHoliday & EventsMarketing: Social MediaDeliveryDept. FreshOmnichannelDept. PerimeterStrategyMarketing: BrandMarketing: TradePredictions and ForecastsInternational - UKInternationalReturnsInternational - North AmericaKraftHeinzEconomyPartnershipsShopifyDept. NonfoodBrokersVendors 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Tuesday Eye-Openers With brief, occasional, italicized and sometimes gratuitous commentary… • HHS To Ban Synthetic Food Dyes in Food By End of 2026 From the New York Times: “In his first attempt to significantly change the nation’s food supply, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the health secretary, will direct food manufacturers to phase out eight petroleum-based food dyes […] MorningNewsBeat April 22, 2025April 22, 2025 7 min read Technology & InnovationGovernmentAIDept. GroceryEconomyResults & InvestmentTargetInternationalWalgreensShoppersData & InsightsHealth & WellnessInclusivityPredictions and ForecastsRegional GroceryExecutivesLegal & CriminalPepsiCoInternational - North AmericaKraftHeinzReturnsWeatherVendorsSpartanNashMeijerDept. NonfoodDept. Natural / OrganicOperations & Supply ChainBrick and MortarInsight ProvidersGeneral MillsAssociatesKellogg'sDept. PharmacyStore LocationBig DataConsumersDept. BeverageDept. FreshStrategyPackagingHoliday & Events 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Circle K announces roll out of Quorso Intelligent Management Platform across its European stores Circle K is deploying Quorso Intelligent Management Platform technology across 12 European countries in 11 different languages. “We are thrilled to be collaborating with Circle K to bring simpler, more effective operations to their teams,” says Julian Mills, CEO at Quorso. “Our partnership with them has broadened our ability to work on an international scale […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub April 21, 2025April 21, 2025 2 min read Technology & InnovationData & InsightsAlimentation Couche-TardCircle KBrick and MortarOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: Social MediaOmnichannelShoppersInternationalTescoTech: CashierlessTrends: TechTargetStrategyInternational - UKMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionCOVID19DeliveryInclusivityExecutivesTwitter 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Operations & Supply Chain Mattress Firm Adopts AI-Powered Inventory, Forecasting and Supply Chain Solution Mattress Firm has selected Invent.ai to provide AI-driven inventory solutions for demand forecasting, store and DC replenishment and merchandise financial planning (MFP). The move is designed to improve both the retailer’s supply chain operations and strategic planning for its 2,200+ stores. “We were impressed with expected ROI modeling and accelerated time to value,” said Deborah […] Retail TouchPoints April 18, 2025April 18, 2025 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationAIOperations & Supply ChainAcquisitionMarketing: Social MediaStrategyMergersMerchandisingInternationalResults & InvestmentGovernmentExecutivesBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
International Toys ‘R’ Us Partners with Ripley for South America Debut Toys ‘R’ Us, which already has established brick-and-mortar presences in Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean, is venturing even further south for its next debut. Parent company WHP Global has partnered with leading South American retailer Ripley to bring Toys ‘R’ Us to Peru and Chile via shop-in-shops at Ripley department stores. The first location […] Retail TouchPoints April 18, 2025April 18, 2025 2 min read Dept. Toys & GamesDept. NonfoodInternational - North AmericaBrick and MortarMarketing: Social MediaInternational - UKInternationalTechnology & InnovationStore LocationOperations & Supply ChainFlagship StoresExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Sansolo Speaks: Communicate, Communicate, Communicate by Michael Sansolo We’ve talked a lot here on MNB recently about the importance of communication to shoppers especially in volatile times. As KC pointed out this week, Stew Leonard’s did a masterful job of helping shoppers both understand the potential impact of sweeping tariffs and see how the company will be handling them. It’s […] MorningNewsBeat April 17, 2025April 17, 2025 3 min read ShoppersKrogerAmazonDept. RefrigeratedGovernmentInternationalDept. DairyOperations & Supply ChainAssociatesDept. GroceryDept. FuelDept. FreshBrick and MortarMerchandising 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
International PML expands Terea range Philip Morris Limited (PML), the UK and Ireland affiliate of Philip Morris International (PMI), has announced the expansion of its Terea range with the launch of Terea Silver. Terea Silver is the newest addition to the Terea portfolio, a range https://www.talkingretail.com/?s=Philip+Morris+Limitedof tobacco sticks designed exclusively… This story continues at PML expands Terea range Or just […] Talking Retail April 17, 2025April 17, 2025 < 1 min read InternationalInternational - UK 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Parcel lockers big hitter InPost lays claim to a bold leap forward in the UK market as it buys Yodel Polish parcel locker company InPost has announced the acquisition of Yodel, a UK-based parcel delivery firm. It will buy 95.5% of Yodel parent Judge Logistics’ share capital, with PayPoint retaining a minority stake of 4.5%. The deal will see InPost UK’s market share increase to about 8%, with 10,000 automated parcel machines and more than […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub April 17, 2025April 17, 2025 3 min read Technology & InnovationInternational - UKAcquisitionOperations & Supply ChainData & InsightsDeliveryMarketing: Social MediaInternationalExecutivesOmnichannelTescoTech: CashierlessStore LocationResults & InvestmentPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionTrends: TechInclusivityHealth & WellnessDept. Natural / OrganicCOVID19Brick and MortarAssociatesAmazonStrategyTwitter 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Media & Marketing Data & Insights Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Charted: How Do U.S. Universities Make Their Money? See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Charted: How Are American Universities Funded? 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. Key Takeaways More than half of American public college and […] Written by Visual Capitalist May 11, 2025May 11, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Corporate Strategy Media & Marketing Data & Insights Technology & Innovation Week in Review: Instacart CEO heads to OpenAI Welcome back to Week in Review! We’ve got lots of news for you this week: There were CEO shake-ups at Instacart and 11x; the web series is back — kind of; Threads is getting video ads; and much more. Let’s get to it! Big move: Instacart CEO Fidji Simo will become OpenAI’s CEO for Applications, […] Written by TechCrunch May 11, 2025May 11, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Channel: Mass Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Corporate Strategy Corporate Finance Corporate Purpose Media & Marketing Data & Insights International Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Retail Operations Associates & Employees Operations & Supply Chain Stores & Formats What’s next for Instacart as CEO Fidji Simo announces decision to join OpenAI as head of applications? Instacart CEO Fidji Simo is departing the grocery technology company to join OpenAI as its Chief of Applications. In an email to employees, she said: “Let me start by saying this was an incredibly hard decision because I love this company. We are operating incredibly well as our last earnings results have shown. Our strategy […] Written by Retail Technology Innovation Hub May 10, 2025May 11, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Channel: Dollar/Value Channel: Grocery Channel: Mass Department & Category Department: Nonfood Corporate Strategy Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Retail Operations Merchandising Operations & Supply Chain Stores & Formats Personalized Disruption: Grocery’s Secret to Breaking Old Habits There’s no shortage of talk about technology that’s going to redefine, dominate, or transform retail this year. Much of this language boils down to marketing speech, and often, true industry disruption fails to materialize. There is no shortage of tech hyperbole in retail. But then there’s the occasional exception — a technology that genuinely does […] Written by Retail TouchPoints May 10, 2025May 11, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Department: Nonfood Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Holiday & Events Operations & Supply Chain State of the Consumer Report [Week of May 9] Timely insights on consumer behavior, pricing, and retail trends This weekly snapshot highlights the most relevant signals shaping where and how consumers are spending—from e-commerce and inflation shifts to essential vs. discretionary demand. What you’ll get from this week’s report: Cross-border e-commerce slowdown: Learn how tariff pressures are reshaping sales trends […] Written by Yipitdata May 10, 2025May 11, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked