Trends & External Forces Nominations open for Self-Care Marketing Awards WASHINGTON – The Health In Hand Foundation is now accepting nominations for its 2024 U.S. Self-Care Marketing Awards. Winners will be announced at the ninth annual Health In Hand Foundation Gala on Nov. 13 at The Bellevue Hotel in Philadelphia. At this year’s Gala, the Health In Hand Foundation will present the 2024 U.S. Self-Care […] MMR April 17, 2024April 17, 2024 2 min read Health & WellnessPredictions and ForecastsESG and CSRMarketing: Social MediaSustainabilityTechnology & InnovationConsumersMarketing: BrandKraftHeinzDept. HBCExecutivesDept. OTCInclusivity 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
International TGI Fridays to go public through merger with its U.K. franchisee The new company will be publicly traded on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker “TGIF.” CNBC April 16, 2024April 16, 2024 < 1 min read MergersKraftHeinzInternational - UK 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Associates & Employees Aramark Workers Strike for Fair Wages at Wells Fargo Center In South Philadelphia, food service employees at Wells Fargo Center are staging a strike in hopes of securing better terms from their employer, Aramark. RetailWire April 10, 2024April 10, 2024 < 1 min read AssociatesKraftHeinzDept. Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food 3G Capital quietly exited its Kraft Heinz investment last year 3G Capital, which helped to engineer the Kraft Heinz merger, had seen its influence at the company wane. CNBC April 9, 2024April 9, 2024 < 1 min read KraftHeinzResults & InvestmentMergers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Sephora, Dove top CPG 2024’s Most Innovative Brands List NEW YORK – CPG brands outpaced technology nearly 2:1 in the 2024 Most Innovative Brands survey conducted by Brand Keys Inc. (www.brandkeys.com), the New York-based brand loyalty and engagement research firm. “For the first time consumers acknowledged more CPG than Tech brands,” noted Robert Passikoff, brand keys founder and president. “And, for the first time, […] MMR April 8, 2024April 8, 2024 3 min read ConsumersTechnology & InnovationPredictions and ForecastsUnileverRestaurantsMarketing: Social MediaPepsiCoProcter & GambleHealth & WellnessESG and CSRMondelezEconomyDept. Toys & GamesDept. PetKraftHeinzMeta (Facebook)Dept. ApparelThick DataCompetitionTrader JoesAmazonResults & InvestmentStreamingTikTokMarketing: In StoreWalmartMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionDept. FreshChatGPTCVSData & InsightsWarby ParkerGoogleAI 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Kraft cooks up brand refresh, creative platform for unified sauce line The Kraft Sauces brand is tied to a “It’s not art. It’s Kraft.” creative platform that includes a playful content series across TikTok, YouTube and Instagram. MarketingDive April 4, 2024April 4, 2024 < 1 min read KraftHeinzMarketing: Social MediaTikTokMeta (Facebook) 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats Mall Operator PREIT Exits Bankruptcy, Goes Private and Replaces CEO PREIT Realty has emerged from bankruptcy in an expedited process, reducing its total debt by approximately $835 million, extending its maturity runway and receiving commitments of about $130 million in new debtor-in-possession financing and exit revolver financing from a diverse group of investors. PREIT, which operates multiple malls and shopping centers in the eastern half […] Retail TouchPoints April 3, 2024April 3, 2024 2 min read Brick and MortarBankruptcyExecutivesMarketing: Social MediaKraftHeinzPredictions and ForecastsOperations & Supply ChainAssociatesPartnershipsGovernmentDept. ApparelCOVID19 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Velveeta unveils cheese-inspired hair dye with Julia Fox As part of the brand’s “La Dolce Velveeta” platform, the actress debuted the yellow-hued, semi-permanent hair color at a New York Knicks game. MarketingDive April 1, 2024April 1, 2024 < 1 min read KraftHeinzDept. Dairy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Hy-Vee Taps Agency Alum as New CMO, Sets Sights on Retail Media Growth Since launching its retail media network, RedMedia, in September 2023, Hy-Vee has been focused on building out its media offerings and capabilities. Now, to support this long-term growth vision, the grocery retailer has hired a new EVP and Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), who also will act as President of RedMedia. Jessica Hendrix will begin her tenure […] Retail TouchPoints March 28, 2024March 28, 2024 2 min read Hy-VeeMarketing: Retail MediaRegional GroceryExecutivesOmnichannelMarketing: Social MediaAgenciesNestleProcter & GamblePredictions and ForecastsOperations & Supply ChainShoppersMerchandisingMarketing: ShopperKraftHeinzDept. GroceryMarketing: Brand 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Manischewitz rebrands to extend appeal beyond kosher aisle Debuting ahead of Passover, the makeover was spearheaded by an agency that has recently helped refresh mass-market brands like M&M’s and Kraft. MarketingDive March 27, 2024March 27, 2024 < 1 min read KraftHeinz 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Hy-Vee hires former Saatchi & Saatchi X chief WEST DES MOINES, IOWA — Hy-Vee, Inc. announced the hiring of Jessica Hendrix to oversee the regional grocery chain’s marketing and retail media network. Hendrix is joining Hy-Vee as executive vice president, chief marketing officer, and president of Hy-Vee’s retail media network, RedMedia, beginning on April 16. She will oversee Hy-Vee’s marketing efforts and serve […] MMR March 27, 2024March 27, 2024 2 min read Hy-VeeRegional GroceryMarketing: Retail MediaExecutivesShoppersMerchandisingAgenciesAssociatesMarketing: ShopperKraftHeinzUnileverNestleOperations & Supply ChainProcter & GambleRestaurantsMarketing: Brand 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food DOE to help fund Kraft Heinz clean energy projects Agency investing up to $170 million in initiative. Food Business News March 26, 2024March 26, 2024 < 1 min read KraftHeinzSustainability 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Drug Channels News Roundup, March 2024: My $0.02 of CarelonRx/Kroger & CVS, Provider-Owned Pharmacies, Shady AFPs, 340B Deception, and Lilly’s GLP-1 Ad It’s finally spring in Philadelphia, home of Drug Channels. Along with sunshine and fine weather, the vernal equinox has ushered in a crop of new and noteworthy stories: What the CarelonRx/Kroger specialty pharmacy deal means for CVS Health Provider-owned specialty pharmacies expand in Medicare Payers are not keen on shady alternative funding programs (AFP) Hospitals’ […] Drug Channels March 26, 2024March 26, 2024 2 min read Predictions and ForecastsMarketing: Social MediaCVSKrogerData & InsightsWeatherMeta (Facebook)KraftHeinzHealth & WellnessEconomyDept. Pharmacy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
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
Partnerships & Alt Profit Department: Nonfood Partnerships & Alt Profit Dick’s Sporting Goods, SidelineSwap expand resale partnership The companies will hold over 300 used sports gear trade-in events at select Dick’s locations throughout the year. Written by RetailDive April 17, 2024April 17, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables Corporate Strategy Adidas raises guidance for the year as Yeezy leftovers keep on giving But the sneaker giant is building momentum beyond the now-discontinued sub-brand, and CEO Bjørn Gulden’s turnaround seems to be taking hold. Written by RetailDive April 17, 2024April 17, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Trends & External Forces 3 Ways Retailers Can Thrive in a Cookieless Era Retailers’ ability to identify and understand their customers plays a key role in their success. However, the onset of third-party cookie deprecation from Google, which officially began in January 2024, directly impacts how retailers can connect with their customers. Retailers must pivot to new targeting methods to continue reaching the right audiences, keep customers brand-loyal, […] Written by TotalRetail April 17, 2024April 17, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Retail industry reacts to March inflation dip The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rose by 3.2% in the 12 months to March 2024, down from 3.4% in February. Core Inflation came in at 4.2% in the 12 months to March 2024, down from 4.5% in February while food inflation fell one percentage point… This story continues at Retail industry reacts to March inflation […] Written by Talking Retail April 17, 2024April 17, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Operations & Supply Chain Walmart brings autonomous forklifts to 4 distribution centers The Fox Robotics technology is being deployed in Florida, Texas, New York and Alabama after a 16-month pilot. Written by Grocery Dive April 17, 2024April 17, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked