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The Rise of Digital Coupons: A Pathway to Brand Value in the Food Industry

  As the food and beverage industry navigates the intersection of evolving consumer behaviors and digital innovation, one tool has surged in importance: digital coupons according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. These virtual savings mechanisms not only attract new customers but also drive loyalty, purchase frequency, and basket size. […]
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Need to Know: The value of independent measurement for retail media attribution

Worldwide retail media ad spending is projected to increase by nearly $100 billion between 2020 and 2025. Its 21.8% predicted rise this year will outpace growth rates in nearly all other forms of ad spending. Simply put, advertisers are putting greater emphasis on retail media in their ad plans. Based on Nielsen’s 2024 Annual Marketing […]
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Embracing Unleadership: How Letting go can Propel Your Business to Success

Leadership isn’t confined to titles or roles — it’s something we all practice daily, often without even realizing it. Whether deciding how to begin your day, choosing your outfit or managing your to-do list, we all make leadership decisions in small but significant ways. This everyday innate leadership is a far cry from the rigid […]
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  1. Channel: Grocery

Kroger’s Pricing and Positioning Problems

  Kroger, one of the United States’ largest grocery chains, faces an increasingly challenging road ahead. The failed merger with Albertsons, intensified scrutiny over food stamp benefits, and a fragmented brand strategy are creating a conundrum for this retail giant. As competitors adapt more rapidly to changing consumer preferences, Kroger’s struggles highlight the evolving dynamics […]
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  1. Department: Food

Fast Food Restaurants: The Race to Attract Customers Back

  Today convenience stores, grocery delis, and virtual restaurants are eating into legacy restaurant market share according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®.The fast-food industry, once the go-to for affordability, speed, and convenience, is facing formidable competition from unexpected corners. Convenience stores (C-stores), grocery deli departments, and virtual restaurants are […]
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  1. Channel: Grocery

Now What: Kroger vs Albertsons – Who Won?

  The merger drama between Kroger and Albertsons has dominated headlines in the food retail world, raising a critical question: who will emerge victorious? According to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®, by examining food industry trends, competitive missteps, and each chain’s strategic pivots, it becomes clear that Albertsons, albeit cautiously, […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

2024 Retail Predictions Unpacked (Part 1)

We’re all about accountability on the Remarkable Retail podcast, so as we bring this season to a close once again it’s time to grade Steve on 2024 predictions. In part 1 we dig into six of his baker’s dozen of retail prognostications, which include: 1. The bifurcation of just about everything accelerates. 2. For many brands, […]
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  1. Channel: Grocery

Kroger, Albertsons Terminate Megamerger Agreement

The Kroger Company and Albertsons Companies this week terminated the proposed $24.6 billion merger agreement that was initially announced more than two years ago, after a federal judge sided with the Federal Trade Commission suing to block the deal and Washington and Oregon state courts put permanent injunctions in place to halt the transaction.
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  1. Department: Food

Year in Review: Consumer Migration Between Convenience Stores, Restaurants, and Service Delis

  As 2024 comes to a close, the dynamic interplay between convenience stores (C-stores), restaurants, and service delis continues to reshape the food industry landscape. If success does leave clues and it does according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® let’s look at who is winning and some that may […]
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  1. Trends & External Forces

FTC Sues Southern Glazer’s for Discriminatory Pricing that Favors Larger Chains

In its final weeks under the current administration, the Federal Trade Commission isn’t letting up on its fight against anticompetitive practices, which has ramped up significantly under the tenure of current FTC Chair Lina Khan. Despite a leadership change looming in the new year, the FTC has sued the largest alcohol distributor in the U.S., […]
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  1. Stores & Formats

November 2024 US Consumer Spending: restaurants surge, apparel falls

Access chart in Dash. The Earnest Analytics Spend Index powered by Vela Gamma transaction data fell 0.3 YoY in November, with a deceleration in credit card spending more than offsetting an acceleration in debit card after steep acceleration in October.  Results from major merchant category codes (MCC) in descending order of total sales: Grocery Stores, […]
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  1. Channel: Grocery

Albertsons Sues Kroger After Judge Rules Against Grocery Merger

Albertsons on Wednesday formally terminated its proposed $25 billion merger with Kroger and filed a lawsuit against its supermarket competitor, saying Kroger violated its contract and didn’t follow through on commitments to help get the deal approved. It comes a day after a judge blocked the planned merger. In a news release, Albertsons said Kroger broke […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Talking today’s leadership, earnings releases and M&A with Britain Ladd

The CPG Guys are joined by independent consultant Britain Ladd. This is Britain’s 3rd appearance on the show. We recorded this on Dec 10 and this is about as real time a topics and an episode could be. Follow Britain Ladd at : https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittainladd Follow and subscribe to ‘No retreat, no surrender’ : https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/no-retreat-no-surrender-6929753812693901312/ To […]
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  1. Channel: Grocery

BREAKING NEWS: Federal, State Judges Block Kroger-Albertsons Deal

Federal Judge Adrienne Nelson this afternoon issued a preliminary injunction, ruling in favor of Federal Trade Commission (FTC) efforts to block Kroger’s proposed $24.6 billion acquisition of Albertsons. One hour later, King County Superior Court Judge Marshall Ferguson ruled that the state’s Consumer Protection Act prohibits the merger from taking place. Ferguson stressed in his […]
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Shoppers believe best holiday deals are after holidays

A good number of consumers, over 77%, believe there are better deals available after the holidays, and nearly 51% plan to take advantage by making a large purchase in late December and January. Those are top findings from a Holiday Green survey, from CouponCabin, regarding consumer habits in the post-holiday time frame. When it comes to post-holiday […]
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2025 Outlook: A Snapshot into Ad Spend, Opportunities, and Strategies for Growth

IAB’s 2025 Outlook: A Snapshot into Ad Spend, Opportunities, and Strategies for Growth offering an early glimpse into ad spending trends for the coming year. The report is a must-read to gain and understanding of brand and agency buyers’ growth strategies and the challenges they foresee. The report covers: 2025 projections for the market overall […]
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AI at the retail edge: What’s possible now

There’s been a lot of talk lately about artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI (GenAI) and how these technologies are going to revolutionize retail. But the retail revolution can’t be accomplished with sweeping generalizations about putting more technology into stores. Successful retail outcomes are built using technology to solve specific challenges, expanding on wins and […]
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Some retailers would benefit from a TikTok ban in 2025

TikTok Shop took the market by storm in just two years. The social media platform sold more merchandise than Sephora [LVMUY] in late 2024 according to Earnest credit card data. TikTok Shop also handily outperformed during the 2024 holiday season. But a potential ban could result in brands losing access to a vital marketing and […]
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