Channel: Grocery Your Views: Multiplier Effects On the subject of treating employees in a way that keeps them engaged, one MNB reader wrote: I have a nephew with limited cognitive skills but is a loyal bagger at a Michigan Kroger. On his fifth year of service he received a package containing Thank You cards from store management and fellow workers as […] MorningNewsBeat September 13, 2023September 13, 2023 9 min read Regional GroceryAldiKrogerAssociatesAcquisitionShoppersDept. Fresh PreparedDept. DeliConsumersWalmartBrick and MortarDept. GroceryDeliveryDept. NonfoodCOVID19PublixHEBMarketing: In StoreDollar GeneralGovernmentExecutivesKellogg'sLidlPackagingWegmansHealth & WellnessDept. Adult BevOwned Brands (Private Label)Dept. BeveragePiggly WigglyMeijerLegal & CriminalMarketing: BrandMarketing: PrintMerchandisingOperations & Supply ChainPepsiCoAlbertsons / SafewaySoutheastern GrocersSustainabilityTechnology & InnovationData & InsightsDept. FreshInclusivityDept. Natural / Organic 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Kellogg building presence in Africa Company leaning into route-to-market advantage. Food Business News September 11, 2023September 11, 2023 < 1 min read Kellogg'sMarketing: In Store 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Operations & Supply Chain The Weekly Closeout: RH wants to restore iconic Miami Beach property, Banana Republic sells furniture [[“value”:” This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. It’s been another week with far more retail news than there is time in the day. Below, we break down some things you may have missed during the week, and what we’re still thinking about. From Amazon facing a proposed class action […] RetailDive September 9, 2023September 9, 2023 5 min read ReturnsExecutivesLowesConsumersKellogg'sAmazonShoppersPartnershipsLegal & CriminalResults & InvestmentOperations & Supply ChainPress ReleaseAcquisitionDept. Natural / OrganicMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionDept. GroceryAssociatesData & InsightsDept. FreshInclusivityMarketing: BroadcastDept. BakeryHealth & WellnessDept. NonfoodWalmartBrick and MortarDept. HBCTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Kellanova could score touchdown with grain-based snack strategy Wheat-based foods feature tantalizingly in management’s growth plans for Kellanova’s snack business. Food Business News September 8, 2023September 8, 2023 < 1 min read Kellogg'sDept. GroceryStrategy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Purpose The Case For Adversity – Not Diversity – Initiatives Two weeks ago, MNB pointed out that “the forces that successfully challenged university diversity programs, essentially bringing to an end the traditional definition of affirmative action, next will be coming for the US business community.” Edward Blum, the activist pressing the anti-diversity case in the courts, said that he was following up his successful attack […] MorningNewsBeat September 8, 2023September 8, 2023 3 min read InclusivityLegal & CriminalShoppersKellogg'sWeatherPricing & PromotionsExecutivesEconomyConsumersAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Worth Reading: Aisles Of Lies Yesterday we took note of the lawsuit challenging fast feeders on the grounds that their advertising of various products is not consistent with the actual items. Well, the challenge is spreading. The New Yorker has a piece this week entitled “The Lies In Your Grocery Store,” which describes how one lawyer is targeting products sold […] MorningNewsBeat September 6, 2023September 6, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. Natural / OrganicDept. GroceryLegal & CriminalDept. BeverageTargetShoppersPepsiCoMondelezKellogg'sDept. FreshDept. BakeryConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing How McDonald’s is Meeting Consumers’ Changing Digital Behaviors to Drive Loyalty In episode 416 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Deanna Hernandez, senior manager of digital offers and loyalty at McDonald’s, the leading global foodservice retailer. Hernandez discusses her role and responsibilities (0:43), how McDonald’s is evolving to match consumers’ changing digital behaviors (1:40), and how digital engagement results in more loyal customers for […] Joe Keenan August 29, 2023August 29, 2023 < 1 min read Marketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionConsumersData & InsightsRestaurantsShoppersPodcastsKellogg'sPricing & PromotionsMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationStrategy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food The Weekly Closeout: Target faces ESG lawsuit, BeautyStat names chief marketing officer [[“value”:” This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. It’s been another week with far more retail news than there is time in the day. Below, we break down some things you may have missed during the week and what we’re still thinking about. From Dollar General expanding its fresh produce […] RetailDive August 19, 2023August 19, 2023 6 min read Dept. FreshTargetExecutivesDept. BeverageDept. HBCKellogg'sBrick and MortarDept. PerimeterDept. Adult BevConsumersHoliday & EventsDollar GeneralData & InsightsDept. ApparelMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationESG and CSRPartnershipsInclusivityPress ReleaseLegal & CriminalAmazonMerchandisingTechnology & InnovationMarketing: BroadcastAcquisitionPredictions and ForecastsDept. GroceryAssociatesStrategyOperations & Supply ChainHealth & WellnessEconomyDept. NonfoodDept. Natural / OrganicDept. FrozenGovernment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Cahillane: Kellogg recovery ‘ahead of schedule’ Net income climbs 9.5% in quarter while sales rise 4.6%. Food Business News August 4, 2023August 4, 2023 < 1 min read Kellogg's 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Kellogg files separation papers Spinoff of cereal business scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2023. Food Business News July 25, 2023July 25, 2023 < 1 min read Kellogg's 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Pop-Tarts brings back ‘Crazy Good’ characters with a modern twist Tapping into nostalgia for the 2000s continues to be a major marketing trend as the Kellogg brand resurrects its animated toaster pastries. MarketingDive July 20, 2023July 20, 2023 < 1 min read Kellogg'sTrends: Marketing 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Bear Naked helps identify nudity-friendly hiking trails with GPS app Hikers are encouraged to review over 300 trails on the Gaia app to see which can be trekked naked while chronicling their experiences on social media. MarketingDive July 13, 2023July 13, 2023 < 1 min read Kellogg'sMarketing: Social MediaESG and CSR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category Summers Without Hunger deemed a success SALISBURY, N.C. – Food Lion today announced that the Summers Without Hunger campaign surpassed its goal by providing more than 17.5 million meals toward diminishing food insecurity among the grocery retailer’s neighbors and their children. The campaign was aiming to provide 16 million meals this year through its partnership with hunger-relief organization Feeding America and […] MMR July 10, 2023July 10, 2023 2 min read Dept. GroceryAhold DelhaizePartnershipsPhilanthropyShoppersPepsiCoAssociatesKellogg'sKraftHeinzMarketing: In StoreUnileverPress ReleasePredictions and ForecastsGeneral MillsMondelezExecutivesConsumersCoca ColaVendors 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer With Summer in Full Swing Snacking is Top of Mind School is out, families are on planning for vacation, the weather is good with outside activities garnering more and more time and attention. All that means is consumers are looking of meal substitutes, meal replacements, and an excuse to eat all the fun stuff of summer. Restaurants, service deli’s, conveniences store’s all want to fill […] Grocerant Guru July 4, 2023July 4, 2023 3 min read ConsumersDept. GroceryData & InsightsPepsiCoMondelezRestaurantsESG and CSRDept. DeliOwned Brands (Private Label)Technology & InnovationDept. Fresh PreparedWeatherKellogg'sMars Inc.Pricing & PromotionsEconomyStrategyCoca ColaPackagingExecutivesBrick and MortarAldi 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Kellogg CEO examines the state of CPG Views investment analysts as too pessimistic. Food Business News June 20, 2023June 20, 2023 < 1 min read Kellogg'sExecutivesResults & Investment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category IFF transitioning to new operating model Former Kellogg exec to lead food and beverage categories. Food Business News June 10, 2023June 10, 2023 < 1 min read Kellogg'sDept. BeverageExecutivesDept. Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Cheerios claims lofty spot in brand trust survey Beats out Kellogg’s and Campbell’s, according to Morning Consult. Food Business News May 31, 2023May 31, 2023 < 1 min read Thick DataGeneral MillsKellogg's 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Doing damage control: How to deal with a reputation crisis According to actor Keith David, “publicity is publicity, controversy and all that, it’s all good”. Most marketers and business leaders would probably disagree. A lot of us like hearing about controversy, but we don’t necessarily want to be associated with it. If the news blacklisted our favorite clothing line, chances are we’d be less keen […] GWI (Global Web Index) May 30, 2023May 30, 2023 6 min read ConsumersMarketing: Social MediaData & InsightsDept. ApparelShoppersLegal & CriminalPhilanthropyData VisualizationGovernmentDept. BeverageSustainabilityESG and CSRPartnershipsAssociatesExecutivesInternational - UKStrategyTechnology & InnovationDept. GroceryKellogg'sMarketing: UGCTargetOwned Brands (Private Label)Operations & Supply ChainEconomyMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: BrandCPG: Adult BeverageDept. PaperDept. NonfoodWeather 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Know everything about Product Placement: Definition and Best Practices When you see the “eleven” character in the “Stranger Things” series, smash a soda can, it is no coincidence the soda brand is Coca-Cola, it is a marketing strategy known as Product Placement. Using product placement in stranger things is just one of the many examples of how brands use non-advertising media like movies to […] Ecommerce Nation May 11, 2023May 11, 2023 8 min read Marketing: BroadcastCoca ColaDept. BeverageMarketing: Social MediaStrategyMarketing: BrandAcquisitionPredictions and ForecastsDept. ApparelInternational - UKTargetStreamingDept. NonfoodEconomyShoppersDept. GroceryMarketing: In StoreDept. PerimeterLegal & CriminalDept. FreshDept. DairyRestaurantsDept. Toys & GamesKellogg'sMarketing: PrintPricing & PromotionsTechnology & InnovationResults & InvestmentDept. Adult BevAmazonConsumersData & InsightsTrends: Marketing 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Kellogg raises outlook after strong first quarter Growth spans regions, category groups. Food Business News May 8, 2023May 8, 2023 < 1 min read Kellogg's 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Cahillane offers update on Kellogg Co. breakup Transaction likely to be complete in fourth quarter. Food Business News May 8, 2023May 8, 2023 < 1 min read Kellogg'sPricing & Promotions 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Sephora Appoints CPG Veteran as CMO to Help ‘Shape the Future of Beauty’ Sephora has appointed Zena Srivatsa Arnold as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of its U.S. division, succeeding former CMO Deborah Yeh who transitioned to the role of Global Chief Purpose Officer in January. Srivatsa Arnold comes to Sephora from PepsiCo, where she led the marketing teams for carbonated soft drinks, driving growth by targeting younger consumers. Prior to […] Retail TouchPoints May 5, 2023May 5, 2023 < 1 min read ExecutivesPredictions and ForecastsDept. HBCMarketing: Social MediaPepsiCoKellogg'sConsumersTargetGoogleDept. BeverageAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables Meijer and Kellogg’s hosting 5K event GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — “The Meijer LPGA Classic 5k Run & Walk presented by Kellogg’s” will return for the ninth time as part of the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give. Registration for the run and walk is now open online. The race, powered by Gazelle Sports, will start at 8 a.m. June 17 at Rockford High School. […] MMR May 2, 2023May 2, 2023 2 min read MeijerKellogg'sDept. GroceryCompetitionExecutivesDept. Apparel 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Operations The Future of Retail CX: A SXSW Panel Recap On Tues., March 14, I sat down with the chief digital officer of e.l.f. Beauty, Ekta Chopra; GM of new business at Poshmark, Adam Crouch; and vice president of customer growth and marketing of Albertsons Companies, Francisco Bram at SXSW to discuss the future of digital customer experience in a session called “The Future of […] Melissa Minkow April 21, 2023April 21, 2023 3 min read Customer ExperienceConsumersShoppersRecommerceAlbertsons / SafewayPredictions and ForecastsData & InsightsIndustry Conferences and EventsTrends: RetailHealth & WellnessMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionOmnichannelDept. HBCESG and CSRBig DataTechnology & InnovationKellogg'sBrick and MortarMerchandisingMarketing: Social MediaTargetsocial commerceMarketing: In StoreDept. NonfoodExecutivesStrategyInsight Providers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Growing Brands With Heavy Users And Advocates Heavy users and advocates play important roles in marketing as they can help companies to reach new customer targets, increase brand awareness and loyalty, and drive sales. But you have to know them to love them, so here’s a closer look at their roles: Heavy users are customers who use a company’s products or services […] Branding Strategy April 21, 2023April 21, 2023 4 min read Marketing: BrandShoppersStrategyData & InsightsDept. NonfoodDept. Toys & GamesMarketing: Social MediaESG and CSRMarketing: UGCConsumersAcquisitionTechnology & InnovationKellogg'sMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: In StorePodcastsSustainabilityTargetAssociatesThick Data 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Restaurants Worth Reading: Taco Bell? Or Taco Hell? The New Yorker has an excellent piece in which it describes the product development at Taco Bell, a story that may fill you with envy, impress your intellect, stimulate your taste buds, or drive you to culinary despair. It is all a matter of taste. An excerpt: “Taco Bell’s food-innovation staff, which includes sixty developers, […] MorningNewsBeat April 18, 2023April 18, 2023 < 1 min read RestaurantsDept. GroceryPepsiCoTechnology & InnovationKellogg'sDept. FreshDept. ApparelConsumersAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Kellogg on path to balanced representation in leadership Company says it is “on track” for meeting ED&I goals. Food Business News April 12, 2023April 12, 2023 < 1 min read Kellogg's 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Morrisons and Kellogg’s team up on free ‘breakfast club’ offering Morrisons has teamed up with Kellogg’s this Easter on a ‘breakfast club’ offering in its cafes where the whole family can request a free bowl of… View Article The Retail Bulletin March 28, 2023March 28, 2023 < 1 min read Kellogg'sHoliday & EventsDept. GroceryDept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Restaurants 135 Global Companies Make “Most Ethical” List Ethisphere, which modestly describes itself as “a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices,” is out with its 17th annual list of the world’s most ethical companies. The list, which includes 135 companies, celebrates businesses that “have demonstrated a commitment to ethical business practices through programs that positively impact employees, […] MorningNewsBeat March 24, 2023March 24, 2023 < 1 min read RestaurantsDept. GroceryAssociatesPepsiCoKellogg'sSustainabilityExecutivesDept. NonfoodBest Buy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Kellogg’s Crunchy Nut Granola gets a taste of coffee Kellogg’s Crunchy Nut Granola is launching a new Barista Edition with a Chocolate Mocha Flavour. The latest addition to Kellogg’s Granola range is infused with a coffee flavour, with milk chocolate curls and sliced almonds. Speaking about the launch, Rui Frias, senior brand activation manager from Kellogg’s UKI said: “We know coffee is one of […] Talking Retail March 24, 2023March 24, 2023 < 1 min read Kellogg'sDept. BeverageDept. Dairy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Channel: Mass Department: Adult Beverage Department: Beverage Department: HBC ESG Partnerships & Alt Profit Media & Marketing Retailer Media Agencies & Vendors Retail Ecosystem Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Retail Operations Operations & Supply Chain Stores & Formats Hy-Vee launches RedMedia omnichannel retail media network Hy-Vee launched the full-scale version of its retail media network, called Hy-Vee RedMedia, at the Groceryshop 2023 conference this week in Las Vegas. The West Des Moines, Iowa-based retailer described the platform as a disruptor in the retail media landscape that will connect brands directly with Hy-Vee’s customer base across multiple platforms, including both online […] Written by Supermarket News September 22, 2023September 25, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Channel: Grocery Channel: Grocery - Natural Department: Food Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Corporate Finance Partnerships & Alt Profit Shopper & Customer Start Ups Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Associates & Employees Operations & Supply Chain Stores & Formats Instacart stock languishes after IPO Instacart saw its share price erode in the two days following its initial public offering, after it rose 12.7% in its first day of trading on the NASDAQ exchange. The stock settled down to just slightly over its IPO price of $30 per share on Wednesday, its first full day on the exchange, then ranged […] Written by Supermarket News September 22, 2023September 25, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retailer Media Retail Media Metrics #30DaysofRetailMedia | Day 21: Retail Media Metrics Metrics help brand advertisers measure retail media effectiveness. Key performance indicators (KPIs) span the full marketing funnel, as consumers can enter anywhere. Brand advertisers: 🎯 Choose KPIs according to their objectives📊 Measure baseline results for meaningful comparisons🌟 Review their metrics for data insights to optimize their processes and […] Written by Lisa Goller September 21, 2023September 25, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Shopper & Customer CPG companies aim to make recycling simpler for consumers Dispelling consumer confusion around plastics recycling, investing in local programs and embracing molecular technologies are some of the current steps the Consumer Brands Association and its members are taking to create a sustainably packaged future. Written by Supermarket Perimeter September 21, 2023September 21, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events Trends & External Forces Holiday & Events The big chill: Holiday retail sales 2023 expected to slow Experts predict slow growth in 2023 holiday sales as consumers tighten their belts in a tough economy, but e-commerce will remain a bright spot. Stores are filling with displays of holiday decorations and holiday-themed merchandise as retailers eagerly prepare for the annual shopping surge, but consumers may not be as excited. Forecasts for 2023 holiday […] Written by Future of Commerce September 21, 2023September 21, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked