Media & Marketing Why Does Food Outlet Brand Marketing Messaging Matter At the intersection of new customer acquisition, emerging food trends, and consumer migration brand messaging plays an increasingly important role according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. Johnson stated, Brand marketing messaging is crucial for several reasons. It acts as the voice of your brand, shaping how customers […] Grocerant Guru March 19, 2024March 19, 2024 5 min read Dept. GroceryInternationalData & InsightsRestaurantsMarketing: Social MediaShoppersDept. DairyMarketing: BrandDept. BakeryPredictions and ForecastsDept. BeverageAcquisitionCompetitionConsumersMeta (Facebook)Marketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionDept. Adult BevDept. Fresh PreparedDept. FreshTwitterAssociatesHealth & WellnessESG and CSRHoliday & EventsMarketing: BroadcastSustainabilityTargetTrends: Food and Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Rough Week for Retail CEOs: Top Execs Out at Petco, Under Armour, Fossil It was a tough week to be at the top in retail with a number of companies announcing CEO switch-ups following disappointing performances, including Petco, Under Armour, Fossil Group and, as Retail TouchPoints previously reported, Allbirds. Former Best Buy COO to Lead Petco While CEO Search Gets Underway Ron Coughlin — who led Petco through […] Retail TouchPoints March 15, 2024March 15, 2024 4 min read ExecutivesPredictions and ForecastsResults & InvestmentMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionStrategyShoppersHealth & WellnessBest BuyDept. ApparelPartnershipsMarketing: Social MediaReturnsCustomer ExperienceInternationalOperations & Supply ChainHoliday & EventsLowesConsumersStart UpsTechnology & InnovationDeliveryBrick and MortarCOVID19EconomyAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Five Iron Golf’s Beverage Partnership is Branding Coup Five Iron Golf, the nation’s leading indoor golf and entertainment space that is consumer focused, interactive, participatory and selling both food and beverage recently announced a partnership with Rehab Monster proving you don’t have to have 100 plus locations to garner marketing partnerships that drive new electricity. Now according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® […] Grocerant Guru March 15, 2024March 15, 2024 4 min read SustainabilityDept. BeverageMarketing: Social MediaDept. GroceryData & InsightsPartnershipsESG and CSRMeta (Facebook)Dept. FreshTechnology & InnovationRestaurantsMarketing: BrandTwitterDept. PerimeterAIExecutivesInternationalConsumersTrends: TechDeliveryDept. ApparelMarketing: BroadcastOperations & Supply ChainPricing & Promotions 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
International World of Sweets becomes the UK distributor for US Clif brand World of Sweets is growing its range of healthier snacking products and will become the official UK distributor for Clif products across the UK. World of Sweets will be partnering with the team at Mondelez International to grow the American-born Clif brand, offering retailers their… This story continues at World of Sweets becomes the UK […] Talking Retail March 15, 2024March 15, 2024 < 1 min read International - UKInternationalPredictions and ForecastsPartnershipsMondelezDept. Bakery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Kevin Plank to Return as Under Armour’s CEO Kevin Plank, the founder of Under Armour, is returning to the helm of the Baltimore-based athletic wear maker, the company announced in a Wednesday afternoon press release. Plank is set to be president and CEO starting April 1. He will succeed Stephanie Linnartz, who had been in the position for little more than a year. […] Joe Keenan March 14, 2024March 14, 2024 < 1 min read ExecutivesInternationalEconomyStrategyPress ReleaseConsumersAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Purple, Tempur Sealy Settle Mattress Firm Acquisition Concerns Purple Innovation, Inc., maker of the Purple mattress, and Tempur Sealy International, Inc., have established new partnership parameters amid Tempur Sealy’s planned acquisition of Mattress Firm. The companies also have “amicably resolved” their “various intellectual property disputes,” according to a Purple press release. Tempur Sealy initially announced its plans to acquire Mattress Firm in May […] Retail TouchPoints March 13, 2024March 13, 2024 2 min read AcquisitionPartnershipsTechnology & InnovationPress ReleaseMarketing: Social MediaConsumersInternationalMergersResults & InvestmentMarketing: In StoreStrategyGovernmentPredictions and ForecastsOperations & Supply ChainExecutivesBrick and MortarUnilever 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category Hispanic food maker changing name Flagship Food rebrands to Insignia International. Food Business News March 13, 2024March 13, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. GroceryInternationalFlagship Stores 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Retail Technology Show 2024 names Charles Tyrwhitt Founder and Chairman Nick Wheeler as headline keynote Retail Technology Show reports that Nick Wheeler, Founder, Chairman and Owner of Charles Tyrwhitt, will be one of its 2024 headline speakers as part of its conference programme. The event takes place at London Olympia on 24th and 25th April. Wheeler will deliver a keynote session on the Headline Stage on day two, which will […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub March 12, 2024March 12, 2024 2 min read Technology & InnovationPredictions and ForecastsAssociatesInternational - UKExecutivesMarketing: Social MediaTwitterDept. ApparelShoppersInternationalEconomy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Getting to Grips with Gen Z Gen Z consumers are neither easy to define nor predictable in their shopping habits. The consumer cohort born between 1996 or 1997 and 2010 and 2020 (there is no complete agreement here) is hard to read and reach because they are a product of the world they have been born into, one where change is […] Retail TouchPoints March 11, 2024March 11, 2024 3 min read ConsumersTechnology & InnovationShoppersData & InsightsStore LocationMarketing: Social MediaConsultingInternationalPredictions and ForecastsDept. ApparelDept. GroceryMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationMarketing: In StorePop UpsSustainabilityBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
International Boeing 737 Skids off Runway at George Bush Intercontinental Houston On Friday morning, a United Airlines flight took an unexpected detour at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston. The Boeing 737 aircraft, arriving from Memphis International Airport, veered off the runway around 8 a.m. while taxiing toward the gate. RetailWire March 9, 2024March 9, 2024 < 1 min read International 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables Frasers to Shutter Matchesfashion Just Months After Acquisition Frasers Group is shutting down luxury ecommerce site Matchesfashion just three months after acquiring the business, saying in a statement that “continued funding requirements would be far in excess of amounts that the Group considers to be viable.” As a result, Matches has been put into administration, the UK equivalent of bankruptcy. Since rebranding from […] Retail TouchPoints March 8, 2024March 8, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. ApparelAcquisitionInternational - UKMarketing: Social MediaInternationalBankruptcyBrick and MortarDept. NonfoodMarketing: BrandPartnershipsPredictions and ForecastsStrategyTarget 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Independent women Editor’s comment Today (8 March) is International Women’s Day, a celebration of the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women around the world. It’s a good time, therefore, for us to reflect on the contribution of women to the independent convenience sector and how that contribution… This story continues at Independent women Editor’s comment Or just […] Talking Retail March 8, 2024March 8, 2024 < 1 min read InternationalPredictions and ForecastsGovernmentESG and CSREconomy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation AI is more creative than humans? Not so fast. By Doug Stephens A recent study at the University of Arkansas pitted 151 human test subjects against Chat GPT-4 in a series of tests for creativity. Their findings concluded that, on average, GPT-4 produced more creative and useful responses across 4 commonly accepted testing protocols, when compared to responses from human participants. I found this […] Retail Prophet March 8, 2024March 8, 2024 3 min read Technology & InnovationAIChatGPTPredictions and ForecastsAssociatesInternationalGeneral MillsOperations & Supply ChainLegal & CriminalTech: RoboticsTrends: Retail 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
International Body Shop Canada Follows UK Division into Bankruptcy; U.S. Division Ceases Operations The Body Shop Canada has filed a Notice of Intention (NOI) to file for protection under the country’s Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, following a similar filing by the retailer’s UK arm last month. The Body Shop Canada has ceased online sales, and while its stores remain open, the company plans to close 33 of its […] Retail TouchPoints March 6, 2024March 6, 2024 2 min read International - UKInternational - North AmericaBankruptcyOperations & Supply ChainPredictions and ForecastsMerchandisingHealth & WellnessMarketing: Social MediaBrick and MortarResults & InvestmentSustainabilityMergersInternationalPress ReleaseDept. Natural / Organic 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Associates & Employees Carhartt to Donate up to $250K to Support Skilled Labor Training for Women To mark International Women’s Day on March 8, Carhartt will donate up to $250,000 from women’s apparel sales online and in its 43 stores that day to support Metallica Foundation’s All Within My Hands program and its Metallica Scholars initiative. All Within My hands is a philanthropic organization dedicated to creating sustainable communities by connecting […] Retail TouchPoints March 5, 2024March 5, 2024 2 min read AssociatesPhilanthropyPredictions and ForecastsSustainabilityMarketing: Social MediaInternationalExecutivesResults & InvestmentPartnershipsInclusivityDept. ApparelBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Retailing in a Time of Mass Distraction with Andrea Dorigo, Adidas Head of Global Retail Our guest this week is Andrea Dorigo Head of Global Retail for Adidas. Andrea shares many strategic leadership lessons gleaned from his incredibly deep and diverse experience working across a spectrum of international brands. Now he leads a network of more than 2,000 stores for one of the world’s most iconic vertically integrated brands. We […] Remarkable Retail Podcast March 5, 2024March 5, 2024 2 min read PodcastsGovernmentMarketing: Social MediaPredictions and ForecastsDept. ApparelShoppersInternational - North AmericaDept. GroceryData & InsightsResults & InvestmentPartnershipsTechnology & InnovationInternationalIndustry Conferences and EventsBrick and MortarConsumersESG and CSRConsultingHoliday & EventsWarby ParkerBest BuyStart UpsStrategyLowesAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
International E.l.f. Beauty opens London office With the beauty brand pushing international expansion, its new U.K. space will serve as a global hub. RetailDive March 4, 2024March 4, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. HBCInternational - UKDept. NonfoodInternational 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
International Five leading trends from the Winter Fancy Food Show Sustainability and international flavors stood out at the show. Food Business News February 29, 2024February 29, 2024 < 1 min read Industry Conferences and EventsDept. GrocerySustainabilityInternational 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category Is Self-Checkout Technology Better than an Employee In a time when there are more digital natives working and spending money than ever before retailers are evolving to give them what they want and according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® that means technology. There is no doubt that more and more retail foodservice executives are embracing […] Grocerant Guru February 29, 2024February 29, 2024 3 min read Dept. GroceryData & InsightsTech: CashierlessExecutivesTechnology & InnovationDept. FuelShoppersPredictions and ForecastsAssociatesRestaurantsCustomer ExperienceInternationalThick DataOperations & Supply ChainStore FormatStrategy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Operations & Supply Chain Cadbury Big Win-Win promotion returns Mondelēz International is bringing back its Big Win-Win campaign again this year offering both retailers and their shoppers the chance to win cash prizes. The Cadbury Big Win-Win on-and off-pack promotion will run from the end of February to mid-June, inviting consumers to nominate their… This story continues at Cadbury Big Win-Win promotion returns Or […] Talking Retail February 29, 2024February 29, 2024 < 1 min read ReturnsMondelezInternationalConsumersShoppersPredictions and ForecastsDept. Bakery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Restaurants McDonald’s Drive-Thru is it Fast Enough McDonald’s is selling lots of fresh food through their drive-thru for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. In terms of drive-through speed, McDonald’s has been a major player in the fast-food industry. According to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA Based Foodservice Solutions®, when it come to speed of drive-thru service they need to do better. […] Grocerant Guru February 24, 2024February 24, 2024 3 min read RestaurantsDept. GroceryConsumersData & InsightsStore LocationShoppersTechnology & InnovationInternationalDeliveryMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationDept. PerimeterDept. FreshPredictions and ForecastsOperations & Supply Chain 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food 10 Types Of Food Retail Business: Which Might Suit You Best? Are you hungry to carve out a niche in the bustling food industry but not quite sure where to dig in? Get ready for some food for thought! We’re about to explore ten tantalizing types of food retail businesses that might just align with your entrepreneurial appetite and spice up your life. From the sweet […] Retail Minded February 23, 2024February 23, 2024 4 min read Dept. GroceryDept. BakeryDept. BeverageTechnology & InnovationShoppersDeliveryDept. Adult BevGhost KitchenEconomyDept. DeliDept. Fresh PreparedCOVID19SustainabilityInternationalMarketing: Social MediaMeta (Facebook)Dept. FreshDept. PerimeterConsumersHealth & WellnessDept. Natural / OrganicTrends: Food and BeverageStrategyOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: PrintMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights How to Overcome E-commerce Shipping & Delivery Challenges The shipping and delivery phase of an e-commerce order is filled with opportunities or ‘touchpoints’ that you can capitalize on to convert one-time shoppers into repeat customers and spread positive word of mouth to influence their close ones, all while hoping that you don’t encounter any challenge that can infuriate your customers and get your […] Latest Shipment February 23, 2024February 23, 2024 7 min read Data & InsightsDeliveryOperations & Supply ChainReturnsShoppersCustomer ExperienceInternationalHoliday & EventsPricing & PromotionsShopifyDept. Natural / OrganicBOPISPackagingMarketing: Social MediaMeta (Facebook)StrategyPredictions and ForecastsESG and CSRLegal & CriminalSustainabilityCOVID19Dept. NonfoodGovernmentAcquisition 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Embracing Top Retail Tech Strategies for 2024 In the rapidly evolving retail landscape, 2024 is already proving to be a crucial year for retailers to improve customer acquisition and retention. Analysts report that global expenditures on digital transformation initiatives will reach $3.4 trillion by 2026, with software innovation being the driving force behind trends like immersive shopping experiences, redefining the in-store experience, […] Sean Richards February 21, 2024February 21, 2024 3 min read Technology & InnovationAIShoppersPredictions and ForecastsConsumersMarketing: In StoreAssociatesPartnershipsTrends: RetailDept. NonfoodRestaurantsCOVID19AcquisitionInternationalOperations & Supply ChainCustomer ExperienceTech: AR and VRStrategyMetaverseDept. ApparelHealth & WellnessWarby ParkerMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationUnileverTrends: ShoppingTech: CashierlessResults & InvestmentData & Insights 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Diane Von Furstenberg Set To Release a Target Collaboration Famous international fashion designer Diane Von Furstenberg is teaming up with Target for a significant collaboration set to launch on March 23. RetailWire February 21, 2024February 21, 2024 < 1 min read TargetInternationalDept. Apparel 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Countering Retail Theft Without Sacrificing Customer Experience A concerning trend has emerged in the evolving retail landscape over the past few years: the spike in retail theft. As examples, Los Angeles and Dallas experienced staggering increases of 109 percent and 73 percent, respectively, in shoplifting incidents from H1 2022 to H2 2023. As the problem intensifies, communities are left grappling with the […] Raphy Soussan February 19, 2024February 19, 2024 3 min read Legal & CriminalShoppersCustomer ExperienceAssociatesConsumersBrick and MortarStore LocationThick DataPredictions and ForecastsInternationalOperations & Supply ChainDept. ApparelTech: CashierlessHoliday & EventsMarketing: BroadcastMarketing: In StorePartnershipsStrategySustainabilityTechnology & InnovationTrends: Retail 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Guess?, WHP Global Team Up to Buy Rag & Bone Guess? has partnered with the global brand management firm WHP Global — which owns the Toys ‘R’ Us and Babies ‘R’ Us brands as well as a stake in Express — to acquire the New York-based fashion brand Rag & Bone. The deal is expected to close during Q1 of the Guess? 2025 fiscal year, […] Retail TouchPoints February 16, 2024February 16, 2024 3 min read AcquisitionDept. ApparelPredictions and ForecastsPartnershipsExecutivesBrick and MortarDept. NonfoodDept. Toys & GamesWalmartResults & InvestmentBankruptcyMarketing: Social MediaInternationalInternational - UKMarketing: BrandStrategy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Dunkin’ Exemplifies How Brands Edify Customer Relevance The consumer is dynamic not static, and Dunkin’, founded in 1950, is the largest coffee and donuts brand in the United States, with more than 13,200 restaurants in nearly 40 global markets is more customer relevant today than ever according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. Dunkin’s Customer-focused […] Grocerant Guru February 15, 2024February 15, 2024 3 min read ShoppersRestaurantsData & InsightsDept. BeverageMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationDept. DairyInternationalTargetDept. OTCMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionDept. Fresh PreparedConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Ahold Delhaize reports ‘solid’ Q4 results ZAANDAM, The Netherlands — Ahold Delhaize reported solid results for its fourth quarter and 2023 fiscal year, with full-year sales and earnings per share in line with expectations. Fourth quarter net sales were €23.0 billion ($24.65 billion), up 1.9% at constant exchange rates and down 1.4% at actual exchange rates. Comparable sales, excluding gas, increased […] MMR February 14, 2024February 15, 2024 3 min read Ahold DelhaizeResults & InvestmentOwned Brands (Private Label)EconomyShoppersRegional GroceryAssociatesPredictions and ForecastsOmnichannelDept. GroceryFreshDirectBrick and MortarDeliveryInternationalExecutivesOperations & Supply ChainDept. FuelMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionConsumersMarketing: Direct & Personalization 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Your Views: Finally MNB reader Doug Galli has a reaction to my argument that while Amazon may try to steer shoppers to products with higher margins, so do many retailers: Kevin, you are correct on this point of how retailers “merchandise” and market their respective stores. You work to steer customers toward higher margin products, which might not […] MorningNewsBeat February 14, 2024February 14, 2024 8 min read ShoppersAmazonTech: CashierlessStreamingBrick and MortarWalmartMerchandisingOperations & Supply ChainConsumersTargetMarketing: BroadcastDept. ApparelExecutivesCOVID19Marketing: Digital MediaDept. NonfoodPredictions and ForecastsResults & InvestmentInternationalEconomyCompetitionDeliveryRegional GroceryCostcoData & InsightsMarketing: UGCGovernmentDept. PaperAssociatesTechnology & InnovationStrategyStart UpsLegal & CriminalHealth & Wellness 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