Technology & Innovation 10 Takeaways From Tech’s Biggest News Week of the Year A month’s worth of tech news dropped in four days this week. Microsoft, Google, and Anthropic held developer conferences filled with new models and product releases. OpenAI acquired Jony Ive’s IO device startup. And Apple’s plan to release smart glasses in 2026 became public. I spent the week in Silicon Valley, attending Google and Anthropic’s […] Bigtechnology May 23, 2025May 23, 2025 4 min read Technology & InnovationAIBigTechGoogleData & InsightsExecutivesTrends: TechHealth & WellnessChatGPTPodcastsPredictions and ForecastsReturnsLegal & CriminalMarketing: BroadcastTech: RoboticsGovernmentUnilever 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Operations & Supply Chain Former Vitamin Shoppe CEO returns to top spot [[“value”:”Sharon Leite, who was the company’s chief executive from 2018 to 2023, takes on the CEO role as the company begins operations under new ownership.”]] RetailDive May 23, 2025May 23, 2025 < 1 min read ReturnsExecutivesOperations & Supply Chain 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables Authentic to Roll Out Instant Cash Refunds Across Brand Portfolio Authentic Brands Group (Authentic) has partnered with Reshop to provide shoppers with instant cash (not store credit) refunds on returned items across its brands. A phased rollout of the service will start with Reebok, Champion, Vince Camuto and Juicy, to be followed by additional Authentic brands including DC Shoes, Roxy, RVCA and Volcom. Reshop debuted […] Retail TouchPoints May 23, 2025May 23, 2025 2 min read Technology & InnovationAIMarketing: Social MediaReturnsMerchandisingTrends: FinanceShoppersPredictions and ForecastsOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationLegal & CriminalExecutivesDept. ApparelBNPL 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Williams-Sonoma CEO talks mitigating tariff impact: ‘We’ve been busy’ Williams-Sonoma CEO Laura Alber told CNBC’s Jim Cramer how the company is dealing with the effects of President Donald Trump’s tariff hikes. CNBC May 23, 2025May 23, 2025 < 1 min read GovernmentExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Nike lays off ‘limited number’ of tech employees The layoffs, which are the result of changes announced last week, come amid a broader turnaround strategy under new CEO Elliott Hill. RetailDive May 23, 2025May 23, 2025 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationDept. ApparelAssociatesStrategyExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Tesco announces executive team shake-up as UK CEO steps down Tesco has confirmed changes to its executive team as Matthew Barnes has stepped down as UK CEO to “pursue other opportunities”. Barnes will be replaced by Ashwin Prasad, Tesco Group’s current chief commercial officer, effective from 30 June. Natasha Adams, currently Tesco Ireland & NI… This story continues at Tesco announces executive team shake-up as […] Talking Retail May 22, 2025May 22, 2025 < 1 min read TescoExecutivesInternational - UK 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation How small c-stores can survive [[{“value”:” From the rise and fall of the COVID-19 pandemic to ballooning inflation and interest rates, difficult economic conditions have forced many small c-store operators to sell to competitors that are seeking more scale. Large c-store companies have pricing power and economies of scale that make it easier to weather turbulent economic times, while their […] RetailDive May 22, 2025May 22, 2025 4 min read Technology & InnovationAIBrick and MortarDept. FuelRestaurantsDept. GroceryData & InsightsShoppersEconomyCOVID19Marketing: Retail MediaWeatherDept. FreshDept. DairyCoca ColaStrategyExecutivesDept. BeverageConsultingESG and CSRGovernmentMarketing: BrandMarketing: Social MediaResults & InvestmentDept. RefrigeratedAcquisition 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Home Improvement Lowe’s Enhances Marketplace Offerings Lowe’s has partnered with marketplace technology provider Mirakl to accelerate the growth of the online marketplace it launched in December 2024. Since the Lowe’s Marketplace debuted, the retailer has expanded offerings from third-party sellers, including indoor and outdoor furniture, kitchen and bath, home décor, power and hand tools and more. In addition to a wider […] Retail TouchPoints May 22, 2025May 22, 2025 < 1 min read LowesTechnology & InnovationMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionExecutivesDept. NonfoodDelivery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Why McCain Foods made an AR mobile game to teach regenerative farming The company’s first global campaign for its frozen fries was designed to make sustainability more easily digestible, explains CMO Christine Kalvenes. MarketingDive May 22, 2025May 22, 2025 < 1 min read SustainabilityExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Restaurants Why El Pollo Loco’s rebrand invites diners to ‘Get Loco’ CMO Jill Adams shares how a new tagline serves as a call-to-action and a play to engage with consumers around their passions. MarketingDive May 22, 2025May 22, 2025 < 1 min read RestaurantsConsumersExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Walmart and Partners Make Powerful $750K Commitment to Tornado-Affected Communities Walmart Inc., Sam’s Club, and the Walmart Foundation are working to support tornado-impacted communities in Illinois, Kentucky, and Missouri by committing $750,000 to support relief efforts across the impacted areas. Per AccuWeather, the tornado that struck St. Louis on May 16, 2025, was an EF-3, with winds up to 152 mph. It barreled through the […] RetailWire May 22, 2025May 22, 2025 2 min read WalmartWeatherData & InsightsBrick and MortarExecutivesGovernmentMarketing: Social MediaInternational - UKSams ClubAssociatesConsumersShoppersSustainabilityPress ReleaseDept. GroceryDept. LaundryDept. Natural / OrganicProcter & GambleOperations & Supply Chain 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Walmart Cutting Approximately 1,500 Corporate Jobs Walmart will lay off approximately 1,500 U.S. corporate workers, according to the Wall Street Journal. The retail giant has “identified opportunities to remove layers and complexity, speed up decision-making and help associates innovate rapidly,” according to an internal memo sent to Walmart office-based associates on May 21 and provided by the retailer to Retail TouchPoints. […] Retail TouchPoints May 22, 2025May 22, 2025 < 1 min read WalmartAssociatesGovernmentDept. NonfoodMarketing: Social MediaExecutivesEconomyPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Retail MediaStrategyTechnology & InnovationOperations & Supply ChainWalmart Connect 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy MNB/In Conversation: retailmediatools CEO Barry Clogan Content Guy’s Note: MNB readers know that I have had an abiding skepticism about retail media networks, believing that most retailers largely are using them for their supplemental revenue stream, as opposed to thinking about them strategically. Today, I have an extended conversation with Barry Clogan, the new CEO of retailmediatools, in which he observes […] MorningNewsBeat May 22, 2025May 22, 2025 < 1 min read ExecutivesMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: Retail Media 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Target Has Tough Q1; Outlook Isn’t Promising Target Corp. yesterday reported that its Q1 sales were $23.8 billion, 2.8 percent lower than $24.5 billion generated during the same period in 2024. The company said that “comparable sales decreased 3.8 percent in the first quarter, reflecting a comparable store sales decline of 5.7 percent and comparable digital sales growth of 4.7 percent.” The […] MorningNewsBeat May 22, 2025May 22, 2025 4 min read TargetGovernmentExecutivesResults & InvestmentInclusivityDept. NonfoodWalmartPredictions and ForecastsShoppersConsumersEconomyDept. ApparelESG and CSRHome DepotMarketing: Social MediaAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation NtelCare and Vayyar Join Forces to Provide Proactive, Passive Remote Monitoring Solutions for Senior Care Source: NtelCare (EZ Newswire) FORT WORTH, TX — NtelCare, an AI-first platform redefining senior care, is proud to announce a new partnership with Vayyar, a global leader in 4D radar technology. This collaboration delivers a comprehensive and proactive solution for fall detection and bed exit alerts—ushering in a new era of safety, dignity, and predictive […] Bigtechnology May 22, 2025May 22, 2025 2 min read Technology & InnovationAIData & InsightsHealth & WellnessTech: RoboticsGovernmentExecutivesDept. NonfoodDept. GroceryAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Tesla ‘Extremely Paranoid’ About Robotaxi Rollout in Austin Residents of Austin, Texas, will see Tesla’s robotaxis driving the streets late next month. To start with, about 10 automated vehicles will launch into service. If everything goes well, thousands more will follow. “It’s prudent for us to start with a small number, confirm that things are going well and then scale it up,” Tesla […] RetailWire May 22, 2025May 22, 2025 2 min read GovernmentAutonomous VehiclesMarketing: Social MediaTrends: TechAITechnology & InnovationStore LocationExecutivesDept. PerimeterDept. FreshAssociatesPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value Dollar General Makes Southern Charm Affordable With Dolly Parton’s New Line Dolly Parton’s latest collaboration with Dollar General brings affordable Southern charm to customers via a new entertaining line. In response to ongoing customer demand, Dollar General has expanded its collaboration with the beloved country icon to launch a third kitchen and housewares collection for summer 2025. This newest effort builds on past budget collections, reflecting […] RetailWire May 22, 2025May 22, 2025 2 min read Dollar GeneralData & InsightsDept. BeverageShoppersDept. NonfoodTikTokMarketing: Social MediaChatGPTAIGovernmentDept. FreshHoliday & EventsMerchandisingPredictions and ForecastsExecutivesDept. OTC 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value Family Dollar Names Retail Veteran as CEO as it Preps for New Ownership Family Dollar has named Duncan MacNaughton as its new Chairman and CEO. MacNaughton will officially take the position following the close of the retailer’s divestiture from parent company Dollar Tree, Inc., which sold Family Dollar in March 2025 for a little over $1 billion to venture capital firms Brigade Capital Management and Macellum Capital Management. […] Retail TouchPoints May 22, 2025May 22, 2025 < 1 min read Family DollarExecutivesResults & InvestmentAcquisitionGovernmentDollar TreeMarketing: Social MediaMerchandisingMergersPredictions and ForecastsDivestituresWalmart 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights The Elephant & The Bookstore: How Mental Barriers Limit Success In this week’s blog, we explored how invisible barriers can silently limit your growth through something called “learned helplessness”. Today, we’re examining real-world examples of retailers who’ve broken free from these mental constraints—from Barnes & Noble’s remarkable turnaround to lesser-known success stories where small mindset shifts led to massive results. Our newly released guidebook, “Breaking the […] Trakwell.ai (formerly Doorcounts) May 22, 2025May 22, 2025 4 min read Data & InsightsTechnology & InnovationAIDeliveryShoppersBrick and MortarStore LocationAssociatesExecutivesPredictions and ForecastsLegal & CriminalInstacartAcquisitionUnileverTargetStrategyAmazonMars Inc.WalmartConsumersCOVID19Economy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Amazon CEO Andy Jassy says tariffs haven’t dented consumer spending Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said the company hasn’t seen any signs of consumers tightening their wallets in the face of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs. CNBC May 21, 2025May 21, 2025 < 1 min read AmazonGovernmentConsumersExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Finance Target’s Q1 earnings disappoint amid battle with tariffs, consumer backlash The mass retailer lowered its guidance for the full year, announced the departure of multiple executives and launched a new strategic office in an effort to combat sales declines. RetailDive May 21, 2025May 21, 2025 < 1 min read Results & InvestmentTargetGovernmentConsumersExecutivesDept. Nonfood 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Target bets on new ‘acceleration’ initiative, executive leadership changes to turn around performance The retailer announced the creation of an Enterprise Acceleration Office after another discouraging quarter that saw the company report declines in net and comp sales. Grocery Dive May 21, 2025May 21, 2025 < 1 min read TargetExecutivesDept. Nonfood 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value As it preps for life beyond Dollar Tree, Family Dollar names CEO Duncan MacNaughton, a former chief operating officer of Family Dollar, will take on the top spot after Dollar Tree finalizes the sale of the banner. Grocery Dive May 21, 2025May 21, 2025 < 1 min read Family DollarDollar TreeExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Instacart CEO’s exit won’t shift company strategy, top exec says As the company eyes ways to grow e-grocery penetration, it’s continuing to follow its business strategy while also refining several areas of the business, its CFO said. Grocery Dive May 21, 2025May 21, 2025 < 1 min read ExecutivesInstacartStrategyDelivery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights How Lenovo’s CMO balances B2C and B2B marketing in the age of AI Emily Ketchen discusses bringing artificial intelligence into the marketing organization and how to stay agile during periods of macro pressure. MarketingDive May 21, 2025May 21, 2025 < 1 min read AITechnology & InnovationExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation In defence of Marks and Spencer as UK retailer gears up for eye watering £300 million profit hit from cyber attack Over the last few weeks, there’s been a lot of noise surrounding a high profile cyber attack on M&S. some of it informed, some of it not. As someone who works in cybersecurity, Mark Hughes, CSO at The National Lottery, has taken to social media to add a more grounded perspective. As it released full […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub May 21, 2025May 21, 2025 3 min read Technology & InnovationMarketing: Social MediaInternational - UKTwitterOmnichannelTargetExecutivesTescoTech: CashierlessCOVID19Trends: TechShoppersMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionOperations & Supply ChainDept. ApparelData & InsightsInclusivityDeliveryESG and CSRBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Lowe’s Delivers Earnings Beat, Revenue Miss in Q1 2025 Results as Consumers Still ‘Sitting on the Sidelines’ Despite a dip in sales and diluted earnings per share (EPS) exhibited during its most recent Q1 2025 earnings results, shared via a May 21 press release, home improvement and hardware retailer Lowe’s maintained its full-year guidance — and beat at least one Wall Street expectation. Sales ticked downward in the first quarter of this […] RetailWire May 21, 2025May 21, 2025 2 min read LowesConsumersResults & InvestmentData & InsightsShoppersEconomyAssociatesExecutivesGovernmentPredictions and ForecastsTechnology & InnovationWeatherDept. NonfoodPress ReleaseTarget 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Restaurants Burger King’s ‘How To Train Your Dragon’ Collab Part of New ‘Family-First’ Marketing Strategy Fans (and investors) watching Burger King may be pleased to note that the fast-food chain is apparently leaning heavily into its turnaround — nearly three years into the initiative, per CNBC. On May 27, a slew of menu items related to the upcoming live-action movie release of “How To Train Your Dragon” — originally presented […] RetailWire May 21, 2025May 21, 2025 2 min read RestaurantsData & InsightsStrategyDept. FreshExecutivesDept. GroceryInternational - North AmericaOperations & Supply ChainStore LocationDept. FrozenDept. Natural / OrganicDept. DairyMarketing: Social MediaPartnershipsPress ReleaseESG and CSRGovernment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Walking the Tariff Tightrope: How to Find Balance in Uncertain Times Share Post Share Email The post Walking the Tariff Tightrope: How to Find Balance in Uncertain Times appeared first on The CMO Survey. 0 Author Missing May 21, 2025May 21, 2025 < 1 min read GovernmentMarketing: Social MediaThick DataExecutivesData & InsightsTwitterMeta (Facebook) 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces What CEOs from auto, housing, travel and ad markets are saying about tariffs, consumer spending and the economy The chief executives from Carvana, Pinterest and homebuilder Taylor Morrison provide key reads on consumer spending at the CNBC CEO Council Summit. CNBC May 21, 2025May 21, 2025 < 1 min read EconomyExecutivesConsumersGovernmentDept. NonfoodMarketing: Social Media 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Media & Marketing Data & Insights Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Charted: How Do U.S. Universities Make Their Money? See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Charted: How Are American Universities Funded? This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways More than half of American public college and […] Written by Visual Capitalist May 11, 2025May 11, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Corporate Strategy Media & Marketing Data & Insights Technology & Innovation Week in Review: Instacart CEO heads to OpenAI Welcome back to Week in Review! We’ve got lots of news for you this week: There were CEO shake-ups at Instacart and 11x; the web series is back — kind of; Threads is getting video ads; and much more. Let’s get to it! Big move: Instacart CEO Fidji Simo will become OpenAI’s CEO for Applications, […] Written by TechCrunch May 11, 2025May 11, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Channel: Mass Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Corporate Strategy Corporate Finance Corporate Purpose Media & Marketing Data & Insights International Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Retail Operations Associates & Employees Operations & Supply Chain Stores & Formats What’s next for Instacart as CEO Fidji Simo announces decision to join OpenAI as head of applications? Instacart CEO Fidji Simo is departing the grocery technology company to join OpenAI as its Chief of Applications. In an email to employees, she said: “Let me start by saying this was an incredibly hard decision because I love this company. We are operating incredibly well as our last earnings results have shown. Our strategy […] Written by Retail Technology Innovation Hub May 10, 2025May 11, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Channel: Dollar/Value Channel: Grocery Channel: Mass Department & Category Department: Nonfood Corporate Strategy Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Retail Operations Merchandising Operations & Supply Chain Stores & Formats Personalized Disruption: Grocery’s Secret to Breaking Old Habits There’s no shortage of talk about technology that’s going to redefine, dominate, or transform retail this year. Much of this language boils down to marketing speech, and often, true industry disruption fails to materialize. There is no shortage of tech hyperbole in retail. But then there’s the occasional exception — a technology that genuinely does […] Written by Retail TouchPoints May 10, 2025May 11, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Department: Nonfood Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Holiday & Events Operations & Supply Chain State of the Consumer Report [Week of May 9] Timely insights on consumer behavior, pricing, and retail trends This weekly snapshot highlights the most relevant signals shaping where and how consumers are spending—from e-commerce and inflation shifts to essential vs. discretionary demand. What you’ll get from this week’s report: Cross-border e-commerce slowdown: Learn how tariff pressures are reshaping sales trends […] Written by Yipitdata May 10, 2025May 11, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked