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
Shopper & Customer 2024 Predictions: What We Can Expect in the Year Ahead As we prepare to enter a new year, what can we expect? To answer this question, the Food Biz Wiz team joined forces with the folks at ECRM & RangeMe to examine what’s been working – and what’s not working – over the past twelve months, and to share our views on how it will […] RangeMe December 22, 2023December 22, 2023 6 min read ConsumersTechnology & InnovationAIHealth & WellnessDept. BeverageDept. GroceryPredictions and ForecastsVendorsAssociatesESG and CSRCannabisOperations & Supply ChainSustainabilityDept. Adult BevMarketing: Social MediaCOVID19PodcastsDept. HBCMergersData & InsightsKraftHeinzMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationPop UpsDept. FuelExecutivesResults & InvestmentShoppersStore LocationStrategyConsultingTargetBrick and MortarTikTokAgencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Marketplace Why Shopify’s 2023 AI Releases Could Change the SMB E-Commerce Game Rare is the e-commerce small to midsize business (SMB) that has the time, resources and expertise to build its own website. It’s basically Amazon.com, Shopify, a Shopify competitor, or bust. Thanks to a bunch of artificial intelligence-powered releases from Shopify in the second half of 2023, that’s not necessarily as limiting as it might sound. […] David Lachowicz December 21, 2023December 21, 2023 3 min read ShopifyAITechnology & InnovationOperations & Supply ChainShoppersPartnershipsMerchandisingDeliveryAgenciesHoliday & EventsSustainabilityMarketing: UGCBigCommerceKraftHeinzDept. NonfoodDept. FreshAmazonDept. Perimeter 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats How The Giant Company is using its flagship location as a testing ground for store innovations The Ahold Delhaize banner’s Riverwalk store in Philadelphia is exploring ways to reduce shrink, improve dairy product merchandising and focus on value. Grocery Dive December 14, 2023December 14, 2023 < 1 min read Ahold DelhaizeStore LocationFlagship StoresMerchandisingKraftHeinzDept. RefrigeratedDept. FreshDept. Dairy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Oscar Mayer, Mint Mobile dole out free bacon for national campaign “A Side of Bacon” will offer free bacon to consumers who purchase a three-month wireless plan and also includes tie-ups with businesses nationwide. MarketingDive December 12, 2023December 12, 2023 < 1 min read KraftHeinzConsumersDelivery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer What Kinds of Shopping Experiences Will Shape the Future of Stores? DSI “When we talk about omnichannel native, what we try to think about is a seamless path for the consumer. “ — Stewart Samuel, Director of Retail Futures, IGD The pandemic fundamentally changed how we shop, with many people becoming accustomed to online and omnichannel shopping. Rather than eradicate shoppers’ interest in physical stores, though, this […] Digital Shelf Institute December 5, 2023December 5, 2023 9 min read ConsumersShoppersOmnichannelBrick and MortarPredictions and ForecastsMerchandisingMarketing: In StoreMarketing: Retail MediaDept. GroceryStore LocationTechnology & InnovationAhold DelhaizeAIPodcastsFlagship StoresData & InsightsDept. Adult BevMarketing: Social MediaDept. BeverageData VisualizationMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationKraftHeinzResults & InvestmentStrategyCustomer ExperienceDeliverySustainabilityCOVID19TargetTech: CashierlessTrends: RetailBOPISOperations & Supply ChainTrends: Shopping 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Add Another Product To The List Of Items Affected By Climate Change We’ve had stories recently about how the availability and even the quality of a wide variety of products – including apples, beer, wine, olive oil and truffles – are being affected by climate change. Now we can add ketchup to the list,. The Wall Street journal writes that “plant breeders at Bayer are testing whether […] MorningNewsBeat December 4, 2023December 4, 2023 2 min read WeatherDept. FreshExecutivesDept. PerimeterConsumersDept. Adult BevDept. BeverageKraftHeinzDept. FuelDept. GroceryEconomyOperations & Supply ChainTechnology & InnovationBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Kraft Heinz updates executive team for 2024 [[“value”:” The new members will partner with incoming chief executive officer, Carlos Abrams-Rivera. “]] SMP Dairy November 18, 2023November 18, 2023 < 1 min read KraftHeinzExecutivesPredictions and ForecastsPartnerships 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Kraft Heinz Announces Updates to Executive Leadership Team PITTSBURGH & CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, The Kraft Heinz Company (Nasdaq: KHC) (the “Company” or “Kraft Heinz”) announced new members of its Executive Leadership Team that will partner with Carlos Abrams-Rivera when he assumes the Chief Executive Officer role beginning in the 2024 fiscal year. “Over the past four years under Miguel’s leadership, we’ve made great progress […] BusinessWire - Supermarket November 15, 2023November 16, 2023 < 1 min read KraftHeinzExecutivesPredictions and ForecastsPartnerships 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Drug Channels Outlook 2024 (NEW Live Video Webinar) It’s time for our most popular event of the year! Dr. Adam J. Fein, CEO of Drug Channels Institute (DCI) and the author of Drug Channels, invites you to join him for DCI’s new live video webinar: Drug Channels Outlook 2024 This event will be broadcast live on Friday, December 15, 2023 12:00 p.m. to […] Drug Channels November 14, 2023November 14, 2023 3 min read Predictions and ForecastsMarketing: Social MediaData & InsightsConsultingEconomyStrategyMeta (Facebook)KraftHeinzHealth & WellnessExecutivesDept. Pharmacy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Your Views: Lessons Never Learned Regarding Ahold Delhaize’s decision to sell FreshDirect to Getir less than three years after acquiring it, one MNB reader wrote: I guess Ahold didn’t learn the lesson on warehouse to home delivery from their Peapod experience. The Fresh Direct purchase made sense in NYC where Stop&Shop had limited penetration compared to Philadelphia where Giant was […] MorningNewsBeat November 10, 2023November 10, 2023 3 min read Dept. FreshBrick and MortarAmazonDeliveryQ CommerceAssociatesAhold DelhaizeGovernmentShoppersWalmartConsumersOperations & Supply ChainInternational - North AmericaKraftHeinzDept. BeverageMarketing: TradeSustainabilityTechnology & InnovationVendorsFreshDirectDept. Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Target Thanksgiving Dinner for 4 less than $25 Cash strapped, time starved, and college loans are just some of the problems driving Gen Z and Millennial consumers to the dinner table at home this year. However, if you are not going out for Thanksgiving to a restaurant or relatives Target has a deal for you. According to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at […] Grocerant Guru November 9, 2023November 9, 2023 3 min read TargetHoliday & EventsDept. GroceryData & InsightsConsumersDept. FreshShoppersDept. BeverageDept. Adult BevDeliveryDept. Fresh PreparedDept. PerimeterMarketing: MobileRestaurantsOwned Brands (Private Label)Dept. DairyMarketing: In StoreKraftHeinzDept. FrozenBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Ahold Delhaize Sells FreshDirect To Turkish E-Grocer Getir Ahold Delhaize USA announced this morning that it is selling the FreshDirect e-grocery business in which it acquired an 80 percent stake less than three years ago. The buyer is Getir, a Turkish e-commerce company that largely operates in Europe, but does have so-called instant delivery operations in Chicago, New York and Boston, where it […] MorningNewsBeat November 8, 2023November 8, 2023 3 min read Ahold DelhaizeFreshDirectQ CommerceOmnichannelDeliveryShoppersResults & InvestmentAcquisitionOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: In StoreCOVID19KrogerInternational - UKExecutivesBrick and MortarKraftHeinz 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Kraft Real Mayo seeks to make ‘moist’ Word of the Year via search hacking A Twitch “Search-A-Thon” livestream is part of the brand’s efforts to convince Merriam-Webster that the maligned term is the word of the moment. MarketingDive November 8, 2023November 8, 2023 < 1 min read KraftHeinzMarketing: Social Media 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Heinz Ketchup Introduces New Pickle-Flavored Option Kraft Heinz has announced a new pickle ketchup that will be released across the nation. RetailWire November 7, 2023November 13, 2023 < 1 min read KraftHeinz 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces DTC Health Care Apparel Brand Figs Opens First Store in LA Direct-to-consumer health care apparel and lifestyle brand Figs has opened its first permanent physical retail space in LA’s Century City Mall. In addition to providing shoppers — who Figs refers to as “Awesome Humans” — with the opportunity to touch and try on products, the store, dubbed a “Community Hub,” will host events to celebrate […] Retail TouchPoints November 7, 2023November 7, 2023 2 min read Health & WellnessDept. HBCDept. ApparelMarketing: Social MediaKraftHeinzBrick and MortarStore LocationShoppersPredictions and ForecastsExecutivesConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Retailer Media Data & Insights Walmart’s new combo will aid suppliers Walmart Luminate and Walmart Connect to become Walmart Luminate Insights Activation Written by Supermarket News April 18, 2024April 18, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Media & Marketing Technology & Innovation Amazon introduces shoppable, ad-supported channel to Prime Video, Freevee The channel leverages Amazon’s “shop the show” technology to enable viewers to easily purchase content seen on their TV screen via a mobile device. Written by MarketingDive April 18, 2024April 18, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Operations & Supply Chain Department: Nonfood ESG Operations & Supply Chain Asics creates a circular shoe, returns program The sporting goods company designed a shoe ready to undergo recycling at the end of its use. Written by RetailDive April 18, 2024April 18, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
ESG Data & Insights Operations & Supply Chain Retailers Gain Control of Their Sustainability Goals as the ESG Storm Clouds Start to Gather Over Operations Using event-driven architecture (EDA), retailers must link essential data at speed and scale throughout their ecosystems near and far to come to grips with now essential environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting in three key areas. 1. Dead Heading — Optimizing Transportation/Emissions on Every Journey When it comes to transportation within the retail sector, any […] Written by TotalRetail April 18, 2024April 18, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Channel: Dollar/Value Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Channel: Grocery Department: Food Corporate Strategy Media & Marketing Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Retail Operations Merchandising Stores & Formats Why Amazon’s Just Walk Out initiative failed – and why it’s not the end of checkout free technology It recently emerged that Amazon’s Just Walk Out offering is being dropped from Amazon Fresh stores. However, it’s not checkout-free tech that’s failing, it’s the fact that Amazon’s checkout free solution doesn’t work, especially in grocery retailers, argues Will Glaser, Founder and CEO at Grabango. In the dynamic grocery retail landscape, a transformative wave is […] Written by Retail Technology Innovation Hub April 18, 2024April 18, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked