Department: Beverage Capri-Sun launches first-ever recyclable pouch Capri Sun has announced a first-to-market launch with its redesigned recyclable drink pouches – rolling out across retail, convenience, wholesale and foodservice channels. The 200ml single serve pouches of its two lavours, Orange and Blackcurrant & Apple, will be the first of the Capri-Sun range… This story continues at Capri-Sun launches first-ever recyclable pouch Or […] Talking Retail March 13, 2024March 13, 2024 < 1 min read SustainabilityDept. BeverageKraftHeinzPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Heinz serves up gravy ‘hot takes’ to boost condiment beyond the holidays Part of the “It Has to be Heinz” platform, the effort leverages the brand’s icon status to encourage consumers to use gravy how they use ketchup. MarketingDive March 13, 2024March 13, 2024 < 1 min read KraftHeinzHoliday & EventsConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem Lunchables Dunkables pits AI against kids’ imaginations “A.I. versus K.I.” includes pop-up museum exhibits and touts the creativity of children over AI when crafting Dunkables-themed artwork. MarketingDive March 12, 2024March 12, 2024 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationAIKraftHeinzPop Ups 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Rite Aid to divest most Health Dialog assets PHILADELPHIA — Rite Aid Corp. today announced that it has entered into an asset purchase agreement (APA) for the partial sale of its Health Dialog business to Carenet Health (Carenet), a provider of healthcare engagement, clinical support, telehealth and advocacy solutions. Health Dialog provides personalized population health solutions to improve the health of members while […] MMR March 6, 2024March 6, 2024 2 min read Health & WellnessRite AidDivestituresMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationPredictions and ForecastsOperations & Supply ChainKraftHeinzExecutivesDept. HBCBrick and MortarBankruptcy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Drug Channel Implications of the Inflation Reduction Act (NEW Live Video Webinar) Dr. Adam J. Fein, president of Drug Channels Institute (DCI) and the author of Drug Channels, invites you to join him for DCI’s latest live video webinar: Drug Channel Implications of the Inflation Reduction Act This event will be broadcast live on Friday, April 5, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. ET This post […] Drug Channels March 5, 2024March 5, 2024 3 min read Predictions and ForecastsEconomyData & InsightsDept. PharmacyMarketing: Social MediaTechnology & InnovationResults & InvestmentMeta (Facebook)Marketing: In StoreKraftHeinz 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Rite Aid Healthy Futures welcomes eight members to board PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – Eight Rite Aid executives have joined the Rite Aid Healthy Futures board of directors, where they will play a key leadership role as the nonprofit continues its work supporting healthier, more equitable neighborhoods. Joy Errico The new members bring a vast slate of experience and expertise to the board, with backgrounds spanning communications, […] MMR March 1, 2024March 1, 2024 3 min read Health & WellnessExecutivesRite AidOperations & Supply ChainAssociatesDept. PharmacyTechnology & InnovationMarketing: Social MediaPredictions and ForecastsPartnershipsResults & InvestmentDept. NonfoodDept. GroceryKraftHeinz 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Finding Food Sales Success at the intersection of Share of Stomach and Share of Wallet. Retail food sales success can be found at the intersection of growing your share of stomach and your share of wallet according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® who stated these two metrics play a crucial role in understanding consumer behavior and competitive dynamic driving success today within the […] Grocerant Guru February 28, 2024February 28, 2024 4 min read Dept. GroceryConsumersData & InsightsRestaurantsMarketing: Social MediaShoppersDept. Fresh PreparedBrick and MortarDept. DeliRegional GroceryTwitterDept. FreshMeta (Facebook)Trends: Food and BeverageStrategyKrogerPublixDeliveryAssociatesESG and CSRDept. PerimeterKraftHeinzWalmartAldi 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Drug Rite Aid debuts ‘It Means More’ ad campaign PHILADELPHIA — Rite Aid has debuted a new ad with the theme ‘It Means More’ ad that puts the retail pharmacy chain’s commitment to its customers in the spotlight, along with the passion and dedication of its employees and their ability to provide unrivaled service to their customers. The chain says it aims to emphasize […] MMR February 22, 2024February 22, 2024 2 min read Rite AidShoppersAssociatesMarketing: Social MediaDept. PharmacyPredictions and ForecastsOwned Brands (Private Label)Marketing: Direct & PersonalizationKraftHeinzHealth & WellnessExecutivesDept. Frozen 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces How Hydra Health is Transforming the Hospital Gift Shop Hospitals and medical campuses typically look at retail as an essentially insignificant element in their patient, visitor and employee experiences. That translates into gift shops and cafeteria spaces that are often sterile environments featuring the same mediocre-quality products and pre-packaged foods. Marie Kloor and her firm, Hydra Health, are focused on changing that. “Our mission […] Retail TouchPoints February 22, 2024February 22, 2024 6 min read Health & WellnessAssociatesBrick and MortarPredictions and ForecastsTechnology & InnovationData & InsightsShoppersDept. ApparelOperations & Supply ChainKraftHeinzDept. HBCMarketing: Social MediaStore FormatPartnershipsMergersMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionResults & InvestmentLegal & CriminalDept. Natural / OrganicStore LocationDept. NonfoodTech: CashierlessDept. FreshDept. BeverageConsumersPop UpsMarketing: In Store 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Kraft Heinz sees market shifts weighing on mac and cheese business Company’s shares lose ground after results, guidance announced. Food Business News February 16, 2024February 16, 2024 < 1 min read KraftHeinzDept. Dairy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Reaching voters with radio Case study Reaching voters with radio In a crowded market for political ads, radio offers an advantage Contact us Case study Reaching voters with radio In a crowded market for political ads, radio offers an advantage Contact us Introduction Understand the reach of radio with U.S. voters During election years in the U.S., political campaigns […] Nielsen February 15, 2024February 15, 2024 5 min read Big DataInsight ProvidersMarketing: BroadcastMarketing: Social MediaPredictions and ForecastsGovernmentData & InsightsMarketing: In StorePricing & PromotionsStreamingPress ReleaseKraftHeinzStrategyESG and CSRTargetTrends: Marketing 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Food and retail technology: Heinz launches artificial intelligence cookbook in partnership with VML Spain In partnership with VML Spain, Heinz is aiming to bridge the gap between food and technology by launching what is pitched as the first recipe book that teaches AI (and humans too) how to cook like a pro. Caio Fontenele, Heinz New Ventures Director, says: “With over 50% of the general population admitting to using […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub February 8, 2024February 8, 2024 2 min read Technology & InnovationAIKraftHeinzDept. GroceryData & InsightsPartnershipsInternational - UKMarketing: Social MediaExecutivesTech: IoTESG and CSR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Drug Rite Aid completes its sale of Elixir PHILADELPHIA — Rite Aid Corporation has completed the previously announced sale of its Elixir Solutions business to MedImpact Healthcare Systems for approximately $575 million. “We are pleased to finalize the sale of Elixir, marking another important milestone in our transformation to strengthen our long-term financial position,” said Jeffrey Stein, Rite Aid’s CEO and chief restructuring […] MMR February 2, 2024February 2, 2024 < 1 min read Rite AidHealth & WellnessResults & InvestmentPredictions and ForecastsKraftHeinzExecutivesDivestitures 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Philadelphia Cream Cheese builds bakery team to craft no-hole bagels [[“value”:” The brand has introduced Philadelphia Bagel Wholes, a limited-edition, no-hole bagel that gives fans more of what they love – bagel and schmear. “]] SMP Deli Prepared January 30, 2024January 30, 2024 < 1 min read KraftHeinzDept. PerimeterDept. DairyDept. Bakery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Heinz celebrates diners who wait for its ketchup in global campaign The marketer’s largest effort since unifying its global creative strategy under one platform, “The Wait” shows that “true love waits” — for ketchup. MarketingDive January 25, 2024January 25, 2024 < 1 min read KraftHeinzStrategy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Informa Connect’s PAP – Patient Assistance & Access Programs Informa Connect’s PAP – Patient Assistance & Access Programs March 19-21, 2024 Pre-Conference Workshops on March 18, 2024 Philadelphia Marriott Downtown in Philadelphia, PA Exclusive Offer – Be sure to use your exclusive promo code 24DC10 to save 10% off* of your registration. It is our responsibility as an industry to ensure patients have access […] Drug Channels January 22, 2024January 22, 2024 4 min read Health & WellnessSponsoredPredictions and ForecastsData & InsightsPartnershipsMarketing: Social MediaKraftHeinzExecutivesTechnology & InnovationLegal & CriminalEconomyMarketing: TradeConsultingMeta (Facebook)Operations & Supply ChainPhilanthropyPricing & PromotionsStrategyAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Philadelphia High School Seniors Pitch Products Shark Tank-Style for Funding There’s a unique opportunity starting up at the Science Leadership Academy in Philadelphia. It’s giving its high school seniors an unusual platform to showcase their innovation and win funding for their creative projects. This exciting initiative is like a mini version of the popular TV show, ‘Shark Tank’. RetailWire January 19, 2024January 19, 2024 < 1 min read KraftHeinzMarketing: BroadcastTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Your Views: Contrarian Views Yesterday we had a piece about how how ESG (environmental, social and governance) and DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) have lost their luster with many companies. One MNB reader responded: First of all, I appreciate your nuanced position on ESG and DEI, which is in keeping with your ability to see all sides of any […] MorningNewsBeat January 17, 2024January 17, 2024 10 min read Health & WellnessGovernmentTrends: Food and BeverageDept. FreshDept. GroceryESG and CSRConsumersShoppersDept. FrozenTechnology & InnovationReturnsCompetitionLegal & CriminalEconomyDept. PetPackagingAssociatesPredictions and ForecastsKraftHeinzAmazonMarketing: Social MediaDept. DairyInclusivityDept. ApparelDept. Natural / OrganicMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionResults & InvestmentAlimentation Couche-TardMerchandisingNestleOperations & Supply ChainDept. RefrigeratedStore LocationStrategySustainabilityDept. HBCDeliveryData & InsightsBOPISAgencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Kraft Heinz Building KraftGPT Generative AI Assistant As It Moves Toward ‘Self-Driving’ Supply Chain Kraft Heinz is building an internal generative AI app, known as KraftGPT, for employees to obtain quick insights into such things as product sales. Consumer Goods Technology January 16, 2024January 16, 2024 < 1 min read KraftHeinzTechnology & InnovationAIOperations & Supply ChainAutonomous VehiclesData & InsightsAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Building A Competitive Advantage Strategy is “Future Competitive Advantage”. This definition works both at the level of the firm and at the level of the individual. What will the future look like? How will the marketplace change with evolving customer needs and expectations? Who will the competition be not just now but in the future? Relative to these future […] 0 Author Missing January 15, 2024January 15, 2024 4 min read StrategyTechnology & InnovationMarketing: BrandAIPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: In StoreEconomyPartnershipsExecutivesShoppersCompetitionData & InsightsDept. ApparelGeneral BusinessKraftHeinzSustainabilityTrends: Tech 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Strategic Myopia. Strategy is “Future Competitive Advantage”. This definition works both at the level of the firm and at the level of the individual. What will the future look like? How will the marketplace change with evolving customer needs and expectations? Who will the competition be not just now but in the future? Relative to these future […] Rishad Tobaccowala January 14, 2024January 14, 2024 5 min read Technology & InnovationAIData & InsightsStrategyPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: In StoreExecutivesShoppersLegal & CriminalPartnershipsEconomyCompetitionKraftHeinzSustainabilityDept. ApparelTrends: Tech 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer How Do you Know the Price of Your Products are too HIGH? When asked what’s more important where you sell your product or the price of the product? The answer may be more difficult than you think. If you were to ask PepsiCo, they might just say the value of their product is at the intersection of what consumers are willing to pay for it and […] Grocerant Guru January 11, 2024January 11, 2024 3 min read ConsumersPepsiCoData & InsightsDept. GroceryMarketing: Social MediaKraftHeinzTwitterSustainabilityTescoCompetitionOwned Brands (Private Label)Technology & InnovationShoppersMeta (Facebook)Marketing: BrandBrick and MortarProcter & GambleESG and CSRRestaurantsDept. DeliMerchandisingColgate-PalmoliveKrogerEconomyDeliveryDept. FreshWalmart 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Worth Reading: The Devolution Of “Plant-Based” The Atlantic – which is fast becoming one of my favorite reads – has a story about how “plant-based” has become a description that has lost all meaning. An excerpt: “The ‘plant-based’ label lives on in virtually every food product imaginable: instant ramen, boxed mac and cheese, Kraft singles, KitKat bars, even queso. You can […] MorningNewsBeat January 10, 2024January 10, 2024 < 1 min read Health & WellnessTrends: Food and BeverageDept. GroceryPredictions and ForecastsPackagingKraftHeinzDept. FreshDept. DairyNestleDept. Adult BevDept. BeverageDelivery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery Instacart Enables Off-Site Shopping Ads in New Partnership with Google Google Shopping ads are now accessible to Instacart’s advertising partners, which can leverage Instacart’s retail media data. This means that CPG advertisers that work with Instacart can now activate Google Shopping ads powered by Instacart’s first-party data and closed-loop insights to reach consumers searching for products on Google. Instacart offers insights on consumer shopping behavior […] Retail TouchPoints January 10, 2024January 16, 2024 2 min read InstacartDeliveryPartnershipsGoogleMarketing: Retail MediaConsumersData & InsightsKraftHeinzDanoneShoppersMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: In StoreSustainabilityExecutivesHealth & WellnessMarketing: PrintMarketing: TradeOwned Brands (Private Label)Predictions and ForecastsPricing & PromotionsAgencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery Instacart seeks off-site retail media scale with Google Shopping ads pact Dive Brief Danone and Kraft Heinz are among the CPG brands taking advantage of a partnership that uses Instacart data to better target shopping ads. Published Jan. 9, 2024 Google Shopping ads leveraging Instacart’s retail media data seek to reach high-intent consumers. Courtesy of Instacart RetailDive January 10, 2024January 16, 2024 < 1 min read InstacartMarketing: Retail MediaDeliveryGoogleTargetData & InsightsMarketing: Social MediaKraftHeinzConsumersDanoneMarketing: In StorePartnershipsPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery Instacart Enables Off-Site Shopping Ads in New Partnership with Google Google Shopping ads are now accessible to Instacart’s advertising partners, which can leverage Instacart’s retail media data. This means that CPG advertisers that work with Instacart can now activate Google Shopping ads powered by Instacart’s first-party data and closed-loop insights to reach consumers searching for products on Google. Instacart offers insights on consumer shopping behavior […] Retail TouchPoints January 9, 2024January 16, 2024 2 min read InstacartDeliveryPartnershipsGoogleMarketing: Retail MediaConsumersData & InsightsKraftHeinzDanoneShoppersMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: In StoreSustainabilityExecutivesHealth & WellnessMarketing: PrintMarketing: TradeOwned Brands (Private Label)Predictions and ForecastsPricing & PromotionsAgencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Oscar Mayer Will Hire Hotdoggers for $35,600 To Drive the Weinermobile Are you someone who enjoys adventure and wouldn’t mind touring the country in one of America’s most iconic vehicles? If yes, you might be one of the people Oscar Mayer is seeking. RetailWire January 9, 2024January 9, 2024 < 1 min read KraftHeinz 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Oscar Mayer Opens Applications to Get Behind the Wheel of an American Icon: The Wienermobile PITTSBURGH & CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Hot Dog! Today, Oscar Mayer® announced the opening of Hotdogger applications, inviting fans to apply for a one-year, full-time, paid gig behind the wheel of the iconic Wienermobile. Open through January 31, the relished position offers fans the opportunity to become official spokespeople of the brand while living out its mission: sparking […] BusinessWire - Supermarket January 8, 2024January 8, 2024 < 1 min read KraftHeinzDept. PetPricing & Promotions 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Insomnia Cookies sweetens US customer loyalty and CX with PAR Technology Punchh Insomnia Cookies serves warm cookies all day and late into the night from 240 stores in the US and via its delivery channel. It has selected ParTech Inc’s PAR Punchh loyalty and offers solution to evaluate and strengthen customer connections, increase frequency, and maximise spend. The restaurant loyalty platform is designed to enhance the customer […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub January 5, 2024January 5, 2024 2 min read Technology & InnovationCustomer ExperienceShoppersMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionAIMarketing: Social MediaTwitterRestaurantsDept. NonfoodData & InsightsPricing & PromotionsPredictions and ForecastsExecutivesHealth & WellnessKraftHeinzInternational - UKInternational - North AmericaBrick and MortarDept. FrozenDept. DairyDept. BeverageDept. BakeryDeliveryCasey's General StoresDept. Perimeter 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Experiences Are the Way to Meet Today’s Loyalty Expectations Customer loyalty, like many aspects of commerce, has undergone a major transformation since 2020 — away from transactional benefits and toward enriched experiences. Before the onset of the pandemic, points redemption and “buy some get some” loyalty models were already losing out to value-focused loyalty offerings like subscriptions, design services, and member pricing that are […] Tom Quish January 3, 2024January 3, 2024 4 min read Marketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionShoppersConsumersCustomer ExperienceData & InsightsMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationPricing & PromotionsTechnology & InnovationStore LocationKraftHeinzStrategyResults & InvestmentRestaurantsMarketing: TradePredictions and ForecastsAcquisitionAmazonDept. ApparelMarketing: In StoreExecutivesBrick and MortarDept. NonfoodDeliveryPartnershipsWalmartCOVID19 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