Corporate Strategy FMI elects new board members ORLANDO – FMI – The Food Industry Association announced on Monday its 2023 board of directors elected at the association’s annual Midwinter Executive Conference in Orlando. The new slate will guide the implementation of FMI’s 2023-approved strategic plan during a time of rapidly evolving industry challenges and opportunities and reflects the breadth of the product […] MMR January 23, 2023January 23, 2023 4 min read ExecutivesDept. GroceryBrick and MortarInternationalAssociatesKraftHeinzWakefernHy-VeeAhold DelhaizeKellogg'sDept. FreshMondelezThe Fresh MarketPublixResults & InvestmentSpartanNashSustainabilityTargetTechnology & InnovationOperations & Supply ChainEconomyUnileverHEBAlbertsons / SafewayC&S Wholesale GrocersCoca ColaCPG: Adult BeverageDanoneHealth & WellnessWalmartGeneral MillsGiant EaglePartnerships 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Informa Connect’s PAP – Patient Assistance & Access Programs Part of Access USA Informa Connect’s PAP – Patient Assistance & Access Programs March 20-22, 2023, Philadelphia Marriott Downtown www.informaconnect/pap Exclusive Offer – Be sure to use your exclusive promocode 23DCPAP10 to save 10% off* your registration. The last thing a patient should worry about is access to care. With growing demand for patient assistance, accelerating prescription access and […] Drug Channels January 23, 2023January 23, 2023 3 min read Data & InsightsHealth & WellnessPartnershipsMarketing: SocialConsultingTechnology & InnovationPredictions and ForecastsDept. FreshDept. PharmacyKraftHeinzLegal & CriminalMarketing: TradeMeta (Facebook)PepsiCoPricing & PromotionsAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Campaign Trail: Kraft Mac & Cheese animates the transformative power of noodles Made in collaboration with agency Johannes Leonardo, short-form ads turn “struggles” into “snuggles” and “rush hour” into “happy hour.” MarketingDive January 20, 2023January 20, 2023 < 1 min read KraftHeinzDept. Dairy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing 12 Principles For Building Successful Brands Based on events of 2022, here are twelve do’s and don’ts to keep in mind as you build your brand in 2023. Do’s 1. Do Know The Business In Which You Do Business Please be specific. For example, you are not in the restaurant business; you are not in the fast food business; you are […] Branding Strategy January 20, 2023January 20, 2023 5 min read Marketing: BrandStrategyShoppersData & InsightsOwned Brands (Private Label)Technology & InnovationPredictions and ForecastsDept. ApparelHealth & WellnessWeatherSustainabilityCVSConsumersMondelezUnileverTwitterThick DataResults & InvestmentRestaurantsPricing & PromotionsKraftHeinzMarketing: TradeMarketing: SocialESG and CSRDept. HBCCOVID19Holiday & EventsDept. GroceryDept. NonfoodDept. PharmacyAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Rite Aid’s third quarter results beat Wall Street’s estimates PHILADELPHIA — Rite Aid Corp. reported a narrower-than-projected loss and topped Wall Street’s revenue forecast for its third quarter. The company reported an adjusted loss of $7.9 million, or 14 cents a share. Analysts had estimated it would be 15 cents a share. Revenue of $6.08 billion bettered Wall Street’s expectation of $5.94 billion. For […] MMR January 18, 2023January 18, 2023 2 min read Rite AidEconomyDept. PharmacyCOVID19ExecutivesResults & InvestmentPredictions and ForecastsKraftHeinzGovernmentBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Drug Heyward Donigan departing Rite Aid PHILADELPHIA — Rite Aid Corp. announced Monday that its board of directors has appointed Elizabeth (“Busy”) Burr, a member of the company’s board, as interim CEO, effective immediately. Burr’s appointment follows Heyward Donigan’s departure from the company as president and CEO, and as a member of the board. Rite Aid has initiated a search to […] MMR January 9, 2023January 9, 2023 3 min read Rite AidExecutivesHealth & WellnessStrategyCOVID19Technology & InnovationPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: BrandDept. PharmacyKraftHeinzMarketing: SocialResults & InvestmentSustainability 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: HBC Rite Aid’s third quarter results beat expectations PHILADELPHIA — Rite Aid reported a narrower than projected loss and topped Wall Street’s revenue forecast for its third quarter. The company reported an adjusted loss of $7.9 million, or 14 cents a share. Analysts had estimated it would be 15 cents a share. Revenue of $6.08 billion bettered Wall Street’s expectation of $5.94 billion. […] MMR December 22, 2022December 22, 2022 4 min read Dept. PharmacyRite AidCOVID19Predictions and ForecastsEconomyExecutivesTechnology & InnovationResults & InvestmentOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: SocialKraftHeinzConsumersBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Yes, a Grocerant niche Plant-Based Meal Subscription by Thistle Day after day we are witnessing the continued expansion, adoption, and success of Grocerant niche Ready-2-Eat and Heat-N-Eat fresh prepared food according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. Just in case you did not know, Thistle, is a leading tech-enabled food and nutrition company that delivers delicious, Ready-2-Eat plant-forward […] Grocerant Guru December 16, 2022December 16, 2022 3 min read Dept. FreshHealth & WellnessDept. GrocerySustainabilityTrends: Food and BeverageMarketing: SocialShoppersESG and CSRConsumersDept. DairyDept. RefrigeratedDept. PerimeterConsultingTwitterMeta (Facebook)Technology & InnovationStrategyPredictions and ForecastsDept. Fresh PreparedDept. FuelDept. Natural / OrganicDept. OTCKraftHeinzExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Your Views: Right To The End Responding to last week’s interview with Matthew Lee Sawyer, author of “Make it In America: How International Companies & Entrepreneurs Can Successfully Enter & Scale in US Markets,” MNB reader Tom Murphy wrote: Great interview, both in terms of content and insights. The failure of most of the examples discussed were the result of what […] MorningNewsBeat December 12, 2022December 12, 2022 4 min read Dept. DairyExecutivesCVSAssociatesAlbertsons / SafewayDept. FreshKrogerAmazonDept. GroceryDept. RefrigeratedDept. PharmacyInternationalGovernmentData & InsightsMergersHoliday & EventsKraftHeinzEconomyDivestituresDept. PerimeterBrick and MortarResults & InvestmentDeliveryStore LocationCOVID19Big DataStrategySustainabilityInsight ProvidersTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy As seen on: 6 ways marketers evolved product placement strategy this year Brands from Coors Banquet to Kraft Mac & Cheese have seen tremendous value from product placement as viewer fragmentation increases. MarketingDive November 29, 2022November 29, 2022 < 1 min read StrategyKraftHeinzDept. DairyCPG: Adult Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Claussen pickles sponsors star-studded pickleball match The Kraft-Heinz brand was an exclusive sponsor of “Pickled” on CBS as the marketing momentum behind pickleball continues. MarketingDive November 18, 2022November 18, 2022 < 1 min read KraftHeinz 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Kraft Heinz enlists diners to urge restaurants to offer its ketchup Kraft Heinz’s new “Tip for Heinz” program urges restaurants to carry Heinz Ketchup, per details shared with Marketing Dive. The push includes social media and out-of-home (OOH) activations. Starting Nov. 30, consumers dining at restaurants that don’t offer the brand’s ketchup can leave an extra $1 “Tip for Heinz” on their receipt and share it online […] MarketingDive November 16, 2022November 16, 2022 2 min read KraftHeinzRestaurantsConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing HDA unveils redesigned HDA.org ARLINGTON, Va. — The Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA) on Monday launched a next-generation website, located at HDA.org. The website features a bright, contemporary design and intuitive functionality with member database integration and a resource-rich “Industry Hub.” Importantly, HDA’s existing web properties — HealthDelivered.org as well as the HDA Research Foundation and the Pharmaceutical Cargo Security […] MMR November 15, 2022November 15, 2022 < 1 min read Data & InsightsHealth & WellnessGoogleTechnology & InnovationPartnershipsOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: SocialMarketing: BrandKraftHeinzExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Drug Channels Outlook 2023 (NEW Live Video Webinar) Dr. Adam J. Fein, CEO of Drug Channels Institute (DCI) and the author of Drug Channels, invites you to join him for a new live video webinar: Drug Channels Outlook 2023 Friday, December 16, 2022 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. ET. This page describes the event and explains how to purchase a registration to the […] Drug Channels November 9, 2022November 9, 2022 3 min read Predictions and ForecastsMarketing: SocialData & InsightsConsultingEconomyStrategyMeta (Facebook)KraftHeinzHealth & WellnessExecutivesDept. Pharmacy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Associates & Employees Home Depot associates in Philly vote against union Workers at a Home Depot store in Philadelphia voted 165 to 51 against forming a union, according to the National Labor Relations Board. A company spokesperson said that Home Depot’s leadership was “happy that the associates at this store voted to continue working directly with the company. That connection is important to our culture, and […] RetailWire November 8, 2022November 8, 2022 < 1 min read AssociatesHome DepotKraftHeinz 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Associates & Employees Reuters: First Home Depot Union Election Fails 165-51 Associates at a Home Depot location in Philadelphia reportedly voted against joining a union in a 165-51 vote, according to Reuters. The union, Home Depot Workers United, had sought to address concerns regarding wages, staffing and training. Home Depot Workers United also has filed an unfair labor practices complaint against Home Depot for engaging in […] Retail TouchPoints November 7, 2022November 7, 2022 < 1 min read AssociatesHome DepotGovernmentAmazonStore LocationRestaurantsOperations & Supply ChainKraftHeinzSustainabilityBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats Glossier opens new stores in Philadelphia, Brooklyn In 2022 alone, the brand has replaced its founder and former CEO, established a relationship with Sephora and cut its employee headcount twice. RetailDive November 5, 2022November 5, 2022 < 1 min read KraftHeinzBrick and MortarExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Ranked: Gen Z’s Favorite Brands, Compared with Older Generations Can I share this graphic? Yes. Visualizations are free to share and post in their original form across the web—even for publishers. Please link back to this page and attribute Visual Capitalist. When do I need a license? Licenses are required for some commercial uses, translations, or layout modifications. You can even whitelabel our visualizations. […] Visual Capitalist November 2, 2022November 4, 2022 4 min read ConsumersMarketing: SocialDept. ApparelStreamingGoogleTikTokAssociatesPepsiCoSustainabilityData & InsightsAmazonWalmartMarketing: BroadcastKraftHeinzGovernmentMeta (Facebook)Dollar TreeDoorDashESG and CSRFood DeliveryDept. NonfoodMondelezThick DataDept. Toys & GamesDept. HBCMars Inc.TwitterCoca ColaConsultingTechnology & InnovationTargetKellogg's 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Kraft Real Mayo channels nostalgia with Juicy Couture tracksuit tie-up The deep blue velour tracksuit sells for $150 with mayo-inspired features, like a “Mayo Couture” white tube top and bottoms that read “smooth.” MarketingDive November 1, 2022November 1, 2022 < 1 min read KraftHeinz 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Associates & Employees Your Views: The Enemy of Nuance Got this note from MNB reader Patrick Smith: “The Pacific Northwest is home to the origins of Albertsons/Safeway and regional Kroger Chains, QFC and Fred Meyer. They dominate the traditional supermarket business in the region. As reported, if allowed to go through, store closures and loss of jobs will be casualties of the merger, plus […] MorningNewsBeat October 28, 2022October 28, 2022 2 min read AssociatesKrogerDept. DairyKraftHeinzAlbertsons / SafewayAmazonMergersConsumersTrends: Food and BeverageEconomyHealth & WellnessOwned Brands (Private Label)Dept. FuelSustainabilityRestaurantsDept. RefrigeratedOperations & Supply ChainMerchandisingGovernmentExecutivesDept. FreshAcquisition 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Oscar Mayer gives away a lifetime supply of bacon for World Vegan Day To be eligible to win, consumers must pledge to “BacOff,” or abstain from eating bacon for 24 hours via Instagram, Facebook or Twitter. MarketingDive October 27, 2022October 27, 2022 < 1 min read KraftHeinzHealth & WellnessMarketing: SocialMeta (Facebook)ConsumersTwitter 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Merchandising Giant Food Opens The Loop For Reusable Packaging Ahold-Delhaize-owned, Maryland-based Giant Food said yesterday that “local shoppers can now purchase a selection of products in reusable packaging thanks to a new partnership between Giant Food and Loop, the circular reuse platform developed by TerraCycle. Customers can walk into any of the 10 participating Giant supermarkets and purchase more than 20 products from leading […] MorningNewsBeat October 26, 2022October 26, 2022 < 1 min read PackagingDept. GroceryAhold DelhaizeBrick and MortarKraftHeinzSustainabilityShoppersPredictions and ForecastsPartnershipsMerchandisingConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Drug Rite Aid offers point-of-care testing in Michigan PHILADELPHIA — With flu and respiratory illnesses expected to increase during fall and winter months, Rite Aid is making diagnostic testing easier for Michigan customers with rapid point-of-care testing now available at all stores throughout the state. Point-of-care testing provides customers with rapid turnaround of test results combined with onsite prescriptions for those who test […] MMR October 18, 2022October 18, 2022 < 1 min read Rite AidPricing & PromotionsDept. PharmacyBrick and MortarCOVID19Marketing: SocialKraftHeinzDept. OTC 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Industry Day focuses on health, partnerships PHILADELPHIA — High inflation and the fear that the only way to fix it is to start a recession are among the concerns facing mass retailers and consumer packaged goods manufacturers in the coming months, according to speakers at The Emerson Group’s recent Industry Day event here. But while the challenges are real, participants in […] MMR October 18, 2022October 18, 2022 7 min read Health & WellnessPartnershipsShoppersWalgreensExecutivesCVSWalmartKrogerConsumersCOVID19MerchandisingBrick and MortarDept. GroceryDept. OTCEconomyPredictions and ForecastsCustomer ExperienceMarketing: In StoreDept. PharmacyHEBSustainabilityESG and CSRKraftHeinzOperations & Supply ChainVendorsPepsiCoPricing & PromotionsAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Operations & Supply Chain Informa Connect’s Trade & Channel Strategies Summit Informa Connect’s Trade & Channel Strategies Summit December 12-14, 2022 in Philadelphia, PA www.informaconnect.com/trade Don’t miss Informa Connect’s Trade & Channel Strategies Summit, coming up December 12-14, 2022 in Philadelphia! Join your colleagues from across the industry and be part of critical, solution-focused discussions designed to help optimize distribution models and channel strategies driven by market […] Drug Channels October 17, 2022October 17, 2022 3 min read Operations & Supply ChainPartnershipsPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: SocialDept. PharmacyConsultingPricing & PromotionsData & InsightsKraftHeinzStrategyEconomyMeta (Facebook)Associates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Rite Aid, Google Cloud team to modernize Rx operations PHILADELPHIA — Rite Aid and Google Cloud are entering a multi-year technology partnership to help Rite Aid realize its vision of a modern pharmacy, the companies said on Tuesday. Google Cloud technologies will provide Rite Aid with better insights, increased agility and improved customer experiences, the companies added. Modernized applications for personalized digital experiences will […] MMR October 13, 2022October 13, 2022 2 min read Technology & InnovationRite AidGoogleShoppersOperations & Supply ChainDept. PharmacyData & InsightsHealth & WellnessAI / MLPartnershipsExecutivesStore LocationMarketing: TradeMarketing: SocialMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationCustomer ExperienceKraftHeinzConsumersCOVID19Dept. HBCDept. Natural / OrganicTech: AI 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Kraft begins beef with McDonald’s in ‘Where’s the Mac?’ push On WheresTheMac.com, consumers can tweet the burger chain to ask for the comfort food to be added to its Big Mac. Dive Brief: Kraft Heinz has a new campaign that needles McDonald’s to add its Mac & Cheese boxed dinner to Big Mac burgers, per details shared with Marketing Dive. A new website, WheresTheMac.com, lets users […] MarketingDive October 13, 2022October 13, 2022 2 min read KraftHeinzConsumersUnileverMarketing: SocialDept. Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
Shopper & Customer Rite Aid reports mixed results for second quarter PHILADELPHIA — Rite Aid posted mixed results for the second quarter of its 2023 fiscal year, with sales that beat analysts’ expectations but were accompanied by a larger-than-expected loss. The company’s $5.9 billion in revenue topped Wall Street’s forecast of $5.77 billion. But its adjusted 63 cents per share loss was worse than the anticipated […] MMR October 10, 2022October 11, 2022 2 min read Rite AidPredictions and ForecastsDept. PharmacyCOVID19Operations & Supply ChainExecutivesResults & InvestmentKraftHeinzEconomyConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Your Views: Guidance We had a story the other day about Rite Aid grappling with severe shoplifting issues in its New York City stores, prompting MNB reader Rich Heiland to write: Interesting note about Rite-Aid. There is a Rite-Aid a block or so from our apartment in downtown West Chester, PA we use. Last summer they posted signs on […] MorningNewsBeat October 5, 2022October 5, 2022 2 min read Pricing & PromotionsMarketing: TradeEconomyRite AidLegal & CriminalConsumersTargetMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionKraftHeinzData & InsightsBrick and MortarAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer NRF: Consumer Confidence Down, But Spending Still Grows The National Retail Federation (NRF) is out with its assessment of August spending, concluding that while “consumers remain worried about high inflation and Federal Reserve interest rate hikes intended to bring inflation under control,” they are not so worried that they’ve stopped spending. The rate of spending growth may have slowed a bit, but “consumer […] MorningNewsBeat October 4, 2022October 4, 2022 2 min read ConsumersEconomyThick DataAssociatesKraftHeinzConsulting 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Department: Nonfood Corporate Strategy Corporate Finance ESG Media & Marketing Agencies & Vendors Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Holiday & Events Operations & Supply Chain Millennials Dominated Holiday Shopping Spend — Here’s What it Means for 2023 In a year when holiday spending on gifts, travel and entertainment was down 1 percent from the year prior, one age group bucked that trend in a huge way. Millennials, perhaps aided by increased incomes due to “The Great Reshuffle,” told us it would spend a whopping 11 percent more than it did in 2021, […] Written by Kelly Pedersen January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Department: Consumer Durables ESG Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Holiday & Events Operations & Supply Chain Stores & Formats Retail Traffic Trends #112: Consumer Habits 2023 While some trends come and go, there were a few trends that have stayed with consumers throughout the year. As online shopping continues to be a popular choice for consumers, physical stores can offer shoppers perks that e-commerce can’t replicate. This week we look at trends to increase foot traffic and customer loyalty. […] Written by Doorcounts January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery - Natural Channel: Grocery - Natural Data & Insights Technology & Innovation Stores & Formats Just Walk Out gives Whole Foods stores an edge, data shows The two stores in the chain outfitted with Amazon’s checkout-free technology did better in some ways than nearby locations without the automated system during the second half of 2022, Placer.ai found. Written by Grocery Dive January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Channel: Grocery Department: Food Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces ShopRite adds online filters to help shoppers choose products and recipes The improvements are intended to help shoppers find products and recipes that meet specific criteria, such as dairy-free, vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free. Written by Grocery Dive January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Department: Nonfood Data & Insights Technology & Innovation 7 online grocery trends for retailers to watch Online grocery shopping is here to stay. Top online grocery trends include AI tools, drone delivery, data security, and ready-made meals. Written by Future of Commerce January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked