Media & Marketing Stay Relevant, Raise Sales, and Drive Profits with the Grocerant Guru® Why should foodservice retailers think about Google? The answer is simple: Millennials and Gen Z engage with their smartphones more than they do with actual humans. A recent study found that 39% of people interact more with a smartphone than with their loved ones, friends, or coworkers. Smartphones are handheld marketing powerhouses, and every […] Grocerant Guru March 5, 2025March 5, 2025 3 min read GoogleData & InsightsDept. GroceryConsumersShoppersRestaurantsDept. FreshStrategyDept. PerimeterESG and CSRMarketing: MobileMarketing: Social MediaPredictions and ForecastsDept. Fresh PreparedBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Looking Once Again at the Intersection of Mobile Marketing, Virtual Retail, and Foodservice Brick-and-Mortar Retailers In today’s dynamic food landscape, technology is reshaping the pathways of fresh food distribution. Mobile marketing and virtual retailing are challenging the traditional dominance of brick-and-mortar foodservice retailers as consumer expectations evolve around convenience, accessibility, and personalization according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. This shift is most evident in […] Grocerant Guru January 23, 2025January 23, 2025 4 min read Dept. GroceryConsumersData & InsightsBrick and MortarRestaurantsDept. Fresh PreparedDept. DeliDept. FreshPackagingTechnology & InnovationFood DeliveryOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: MobilePredictions and ForecastsBOPISDept. PerimeterDept. BeverageMarketing: TradeDeliveryMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationPricing & PromotionsTrends: Food and BeverageResults & InvestmentUbereatsMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: In StoreDoorDashDept. Nonfood 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer From Omnichannel to Polychannel: How FMCG Shopping is Changing With COVID-19 cases dropping in 2022, shoppers returned to physical stores, including supermarkets, while maintaining some of their e-shopping habits acquired in the pandemic. And in 2024, with shoppers visiting different supermarket stores and chains, and with greater frequency, we’re witnessing a new trend: the polychannel shopper. If, during COVID-19, we noticed physical store shoppers shifting […] Retail TouchPoints October 25, 2024October 25, 2024 3 min read ConsumersShoppersMarketing: Retail MediaOmnichannelBrick and MortarCOVID19Marketing: Social MediaData & InsightsDept. DairyEconomyMarketing: In StoreDept. RefrigeratedTechnology & InnovationTikTokDept. FreshPricing & PromotionsMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: TradeAcquisitionMarketing: MobileResults & InvestmentPredictions and ForecastsOperations & Supply ChainHoliday & EventsInsight ProvidersExecutivesDept. ApparelBig DataTrends: MarketingDept. BeverageDept. Nonfood 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing How SMS marketing can help boost your retail store’s customer loyalty Discover the transformative power of SMS marketing for your retail store. Learn how this digital strategy can enhance customer engagement and foster long-term loyalty. Stay ahead in the competitive retail landscape by implementing effective SMS campaigns. In today’s fast-paced retail environment, maintaining customer loyalty is crucial for long-term success. With the advent of various digital […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub June 28, 2024June 28, 2024 2 min read ShoppersMarketing: MobileData & InsightsMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: Social MediaPricing & PromotionsConsumersStrategyMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationSustainabilityTrends: RetailTechnology & InnovationTargetInsight ProvidersPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: TradeMarketing: In StoreESG and CSRTwitterConsulting 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights The Promise of Personalization is Here: 3 Ways Retailers Should Take an AI Approach to Innovation Over a decade ago, the mobile phone revolutionized e-commerce and shaped the importance of mobile-first shopping experiences, data collection, and trust. With consumers now expecting personalization from brands, retailers are racing to deliver one-to-one experiences to grab their attention and loyalty. Here are three ways retailers can harness the power of AI to transform the […] TotalRetail May 8, 2024May 8, 2024 3 min read Technology & InnovationAIConsumersData & InsightsMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationShoppersMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionConsultingStrategyMarketing: MobilePredictions and ForecastsTrends: RetailDept. PerimeterDept. Fresh 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights How GenAI Can Turbocharge Retailers’ Ad Creative Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) has set the marketing world aflame. Tools like DALL·E and Adobe Firefly have demonstrated the potential of AI to produce engaging creative from limited resources. Looking beyond that, what can it offer in terms of media efficiency for brand and retail marketers? The ability of GenAI tools to remix and iterate […] TotalRetail April 17, 2024April 18, 2024 3 min read Technology & InnovationAIData & InsightsConsumersDept. NonfoodShoppersBig DataChatGPTDept. ApparelDept. FreshDept. PerimeterInsight ProvidersMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationMarketing: MobileResults & InvestmentStrategy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights The 2024 State of Business Texting Report: What it Means for Retailers The 2024 State of Business Texting Report created by Text Request uncovers key insights and strategies for a wide range of industries using text messaging, including retail. The report covers benefits, challenges and opportunities associated with business texting. Let’s dive into the main takeaways for retail businesses. How Does Texting Benefit Retail Businesses? Retail businesses […] Jessica Ayre February 8, 2024February 8, 2024 2 min read ShoppersPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: TradeMarketing: UGCData & InsightsPricing & PromotionsMarketing: MobileDept. FreshResults & InvestmentMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationThick Data 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation NRF 2024: Key Takeaways From Retail Thought Leaders Retail and 2024 are both in full swing, and both the year and commerce kicked off at the National Retail Federation in New York City in early January. This is always a vibrant, engaging and important whirlwind for me… and an experience I look forward to every year. After all, as a self-described retail geek, […] Retail Minded February 2, 2024February 2, 2024 4 min read Technology & InnovationAIConsumersPredictions and ForecastsBrick and MortarReturnsShoppersMerchandisingData & InsightsOperations & Supply ChainTrends: RetailFlagship StoresAmazonAssociatesMarketing: In StoreDeliveryDept. ApparelPartnershipsDept. FuelExecutivesHealth & WellnessLegal & CriminalMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationMarketing: MobilePricing & PromotionsESG and CSR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer 4 Retail Resolutions to Help Businesses Become More Profitable Whether or not New Year resolutions are your thing, I think it’s fair to say everyone would like their year ahead to be more profitable. How they aim to accomplish that may vary, but the simple goal of making more profit when operating your business rarely – if ever – escapes a professional’s wish list […] Retail Minded January 11, 2024January 11, 2024 4 min read ConsumersPredictions and ForecastsOperations & Supply ChainDeliveryShoppersStrategyPricing & PromotionsDept. PetBrick and MortarESG and CSRMarketing: Social MediaCompetitionDept. NonfoodMarketing: MobileHealth & WellnessMarketing: ShopperMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionDept. HBCDept. ApparelMerchandisingData & InsightsPartnershipsBOPIS 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