Department: Beverage How Fire Department Coffee Turned Customers Into Investors With Equity Crowdfunding During yesterday’s webcast, Fire Department Coffee CEO, Luke Schneider, discussed how he raised $1.8M for his business through crowdfunding with the help of StartEngine. The webcast also included Harrison Bert, Director of Sales for StartEngine and was moderated by Wayne Bennett, SVP of Retail for ECRM and RangeMe. For those of you not familiar with […] RangeMe March 21, 2024March 21, 2024 3 min read Dept. BeverageResults & InvestmentVendorsBrick and MortarPhilanthropyExecutivesAcquisitionMarketing: Social MediaESG and CSRPredictions and ForecastsWalmartDept. NonfoodMeijerRegional GrocerySponsoredStart UpsConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retailer Media Meijer adds closed-loop measurement capabilities to retail media network The platform’s newest tool offers brand partners enhanced feedback on in-store and online campaigns’ impacts on sales. Grocery Dive March 19, 2024March 19, 2024 < 1 min read Marketing: Retail MediaRegional GroceryMeijerPricing & PromotionsPartnershipsMarketing: In Store 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights dunnhumby and Placer.ai strike partnership enabling retailers to unlock unique door-to-purchase customer journey insights By combining in-store and out-of-store customer journey insights, the partnership delivers retailers and CPGs with actionable strategies in today’s highly competitive environment. dunnhumby March 6, 2024March 6, 2024 3 min read Technology & InnovationAIPartnershipsData & InsightsShoppersBig DataInsight ProvidersMarketing: Retail MediadunnhumbyStore LocationResults & InvestmentMarketing: In StoreEconomyCompetitionSustainabilityConsultingStrategyBrick and MortarPredictions and ForecastsTescoDept. PharmacyCoca ColaMeijerProcter & GambleRegional Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
Associates & Employees Meijer union workers ratify new contracts The new contracts contain updated wages, paid time off, health care, 401(k), and premium pay Supermarket News February 23, 2024February 23, 2024 < 1 min read AssociatesRegional GroceryMeijerHealth & WellnessDept. HBC 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Policy, innovations the focus at NACDS Regional BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. – At the Opening General Session of the 2024 National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Regional Chain Conference today, a central message rang clear: NACDS is committed to winning on pivotal issues and to charting the course for innovation that advances pharmacy and that benefits all Americans. The 2024 Conference — […] MMR February 12, 2024February 12, 2024 4 min read Predictions and ForecastsHealth & WellnessTechnology & InnovationDept. PharmacyRegional GroceryMeijerExecutivesPartnershipsDept. GroceryGovernmentTrends: RetailPublixStrategyData & InsightsBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Kroger named most-visited grocery store in 2023 Placer.ai 2023 recap notes H-E-B, Meijer, Food Lion, and ShopRite also ranked high on foot traffic last year 0 Author Missing February 4, 2024February 4, 2024 < 1 min read Regional GroceryKrogerWakefernTechnology & InnovationStore LocationMeijerHEBDept. GroceryAIAhold Delhaize 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces NACDS joins HHS’ inaugural Food is Medicine Summit WASHINGTON — The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) joined policymakers, advocates, researchers, and stakeholders when the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) hosted its first-ever Food is Medicine Summit on Wednesday. NACDS was there to discuss the importance of the concept — and the ways in which pharmacies and other healthcare […] MMR February 2, 2024February 2, 2024 3 min read Health & WellnessDept. GroceryHy-VeeExecutivesRegional GroceryCOVID19Dept. PharmacyAlbertsons / SafewaySustainabilityGovernmentPredictions and ForecastsGoogleData & InsightsKrogerBrick and MortarMeijerPartnershipsTechnology & InnovationWalmart 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Purpose Meijer highlights Black-owned brands, small businesses Retailer has grown its selection of Black-owned brands by nearly 35% since 2021 Supermarket News February 2, 2024February 2, 2024 < 1 min read InclusivityMeijerRegional Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Retail Customer Satisfaction On The Upswing The American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) Retail and Consumer Shipping Study 2023-2024 is out, concluding that “overall customer satisfaction surging 4% to a score of 78.0 (out of 100).” According to the report, “More than 60% of retailers measured see their individual ACSI scores improve in 2024 … Customer satisfaction with online retailers remains unchanged […] MorningNewsBeat January 31, 2024January 31, 2024 2 min read ShoppersRegional GroceryConsumersHoliday & EventsCostcoPredictions and ForecastsDept. FuelTrader JoesAmazonPublixHEBDept. PetChewyWalmartMarketing: OOHTech: AR and VROwned Brands (Private Label)Operations & Supply ChainMetaverseMeijerAssociatesDeliveryMarketing: In StoreSustainabilityEconomyTechnology & InnovationDept. GroceryCustomer ExperienceWakefernMarketing: Trade 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Meijer opens Fairfax Market in Cleveland Innovation District [[“value”:”Fairfax Market is the retailer’s fifth neighborhood market, and the first outside of Michigan”]] Supermarket News January 18, 2024January 18, 2024 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationRegional GroceryMeijer 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Meijer To Offer Personal, Virtual Nutrition Coaching Platform Meijer this week announced the unveiling of what it calls “a new virtual personalized nutrition coaching service today to help individuals achieve their health and wellness goals … Led by Meijer registered dietitians, this new offering provides personalized nutrition guidance for individuals in any stage of their health journey. “Those wanting to learn more can […] MorningNewsBeat January 11, 2024January 16, 2024 < 1 min read Regional GroceryMeijerHealth & WellnessMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationStrategyShoppersPredictions and ForecastsBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery - Natural Blueland available in all 515 Whole Foods locations [[“value”:”The move further expands the reach of the DTC cleaning brand, which is also sold through Costco, Meijer, Target and others.”]] RetailDive January 11, 2024January 11, 2024 < 1 min read Whole FoodsTargetRegional GroceryMeijerCostco 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Meijer rolling out virtual nutrition sessions The registered dietitian-led program, which the retailer has initially launched in Michigan, will offer consumers guidance on meal planning, nutritional coaching, food allergies and more. Grocery Dive January 10, 2024January 10, 2024 < 1 min read Regional GroceryMeijerConsumersStrategyDept. Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Michigan AG charges 22-year-old with theft of Meijer mPerks data [[“value”:”The cyber breach targeted login credentials of people using the Meijer mPerks loyalty program”]] Supermarket News January 4, 2024January 4, 2024 < 1 min read Regional GroceryMeijerLegal & CriminalData & InsightsMarketing: Loyalty & Subscription 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Purpose Meijer Earns Top Score in Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index for Fourth Straight Year Retailer recognized for its policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality Meijer December 29, 2023December 30, 2023 < 1 min read InclusivityRegional GroceryMeijer 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Agencies & Vendors RangeMe Submission Leads to Birdy Boutique’s Products Flying Off the Shelves at Meijer When a new product quickly goes through several POs at a major retailer, you know it’s a hit. And sometimes the most successful product innovations are often simple concepts that just haven’t been thought of before, like the Learning Blankets made by women- and veteran-owned brand Birdy Boutique! The products are super-comfy children’s blankets that […] RangeMe December 13, 2023December 13, 2023 < 1 min read VendorsRegional GroceryMeijerMarketing: Social MediaWalgreensPartnershipsOwned Brands (Private Label)MerchandisingInclusivityDept. Nonfood 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Meijer to Open Fairfax Market in Cleveland [[“value”:”The new 40,000-square-foot market is part of a mixed-use neighborhood revitalization project”]] Supermarket News December 7, 2023December 7, 2023 < 1 min read Regional GroceryMeijer 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Meijer to open latest small-format store early next year in Cleveland The 40,000-square foot store, known as Fairfax Market, will occupy space in a public-private development intended to tackle food insecurity and promote economic development. Grocery Dive December 5, 2023December 5, 2023 < 1 min read Regional GroceryMeijerEconomyDept. Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Black Friday and Cyber Monday post slow sales growth; Online Marketplaces outperform Track retail sales for free Key Takeaways Holiday sales declined 1.6% YoY in the first 29 days of the holiday season Black Friday to Cyber Monday sales grew 1.0% YoY Amazon and Walmart were shoppers’ favorite Black Friday-Cyber Monday brands Holiday sales remain weak after Black Friday, Cyber Monday Contact Sales for more details. Holiday sales […] Earnest Research December 4, 2023December 11, 2023 5 min read Holiday & EventsData & InsightsShoppersDept. ApparelAmazonData VisualizationWalmartConsumersTargetCOVID19Dept. NonfoodMeijerHealth & WellnessCostcoRegional GroceryHome DepotDept. PetDept. Toys & GamesMarketing: Social MediaOperations & Supply ChainGoogleDollar TreeDeliveryBrick and MortarDept. FuelDept. HBCSustainabilityTikTokMarketing: Trade 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery SN Top 10: Kroger, Meijer and ShopRite top the week's headlines [[“value”:”In this week’s recap of the Top 10 most popular Supermarket News articles, the top story was Kroger revises forecast following tepid Q3. Kroger might already be feeling the effects of deflation, as the Cincinnati-based grocer reported a relative”]] Supermarket News December 4, 2023December 4, 2023 < 1 min read Regional GroceryKrogerWakefernMeijerPredictions and ForecastsEconomy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events Meijer Surprises More Than 10,000 Customers with 12 Days of Meijer Pickup Event Retailer surprises and delights random pickup customers with up to $500 off shopping orders and holiday-themed gifts Meijer December 4, 2023December 11, 2023 < 1 min read Regional GroceryMeijerBOPISDept. NonfoodHoliday & Events 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Meijer expands EVgo partnership with new fast charging stations [[“value”:”Select Ohio Meijer locations will be the first to get the upgrade”]] Supermarket News December 1, 2023December 1, 2023 < 1 min read Regional GroceryMeijerSustainabilityPartnerships 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Meijer Sued For Theft Of Proprietary Technology Crain’s Grand Rapids Business reports that Meijer is being accused by a Florida self-checkout company of stealing its intellectual property and proprietary technology. According to the story, “The allegations surfaced in a Sept. 28 complaint filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan, in which Tampa, Fla.-based Mad Mobile Inc. claims […] MorningNewsBeat November 30, 2023November 30, 2023 2 min read Regional GroceryMeijerTechnology & InnovationLegal & CriminalTech: CashierlessPartnerships 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Meijer sued by tech company over self-checkout software [[“value”:”Tampa, Fla.-based Mad Mobile says the grocer learned how to develop the tech before terminating the contract”]] Supermarket News November 30, 2023November 30, 2023 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationTech: CashierlessRegional GroceryMeijer 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Detroit Tigers and Meijer Donation Impacts Communities Through ‘Striking Out Hunger’ Initiative Post Content Meijer November 15, 2023November 16, 2023 < 1 min read Regional GroceryPhilanthropyMeijer 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Study: Retail Personalization Winners (& Why) dunnhumby has released a special edition of the dunnhumby Retailer Preference Index (RPI), this one “designed to determine which retailers in the $1 trillion U.S. grocery market personalize the shopping experience best for their customers.” The winner is: Amazon. H-E-B and Kroger came in second and third. According to the report, “These three retailers are […] MorningNewsBeat November 15, 2023November 15, 2023 3 min read ShoppersRegional GroceryMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationAmazonTargetKrogerHEBData & InsightsMerchandisingdunnhumbyInsight ProvidersMarketing: Retail MediaBig DataMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionGiant EagleWegmansWalgreensLidlAldiMeijerSoutheastern GrocersWakefernDept. GroceryMarketing: In StoreGrocery OutletBrick and MortarCostcoCVSDeliveryAhold Delhaize 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery DoorDash adds HSA and FSA payment capability [[“value”:” DoorDash has enabled payment options for both HSA (Health Savings Account) and FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts) to pay for eligible items at select merchants on the delivery company’s app. Consumers can use their HSA and FSA funds to pay for over 30,000 HSA/FSA-eligible products on DoorDash including select over-the-counter (OTC) medicine, COVID-19 […] Supermarket News November 8, 2023November 8, 2023 < 1 min read DoorDashFood DeliveryConsumersRegional GroceryAlbertsons / SafewayHy-VeeAssociatesCOVID19WalgreensHealth & WellnessSoutheastern GrocersRite AidDept. OTCMeijerDollar GeneralDept. HBCDeliveryCVS7-Eleven & Speedway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Meijer awards six employees with company honor [[“value”:”The retailer has announced the winners of its 2023 Legacy Awards”]] Supermarket News November 1, 2023November 1, 2023 < 1 min read Regional GroceryMeijerAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Register for NACDS’ 90th anniversary celebration NEW YORK — Time is running out to register for NACDS’ 90th anniversary celebration. Chain Drug Review, Drug Store News, The Emerson Group and MMR have joined forces to celebrate the contributions of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores and community pharmacy retailers. Registration is open for this special event, which will be held […] MMR October 23, 2023October 23, 2023 4 min read Brick and MortarRegional GroceryDept. PharmacyCVSWalgreensRite AidHEBHy-VeeWakefernKrogerInternationalWalmartMeijerHealth & WellnessExecutivesDept. GroceryPublixConsumersData & InsightsTargetDept. HBCShoppersGoogleAmazonPredictions and ForecastsAlbertsons / Safeway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables Meijer Reveals Season’s Top Toys in Holiday Toy Guide, Including Barbie, LEGO and Disney 100 Retailer’s annual Toy Guide arriving two weeks early to kick off extended shopping season Meijer October 17, 2023October 23, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. Toys & GamesRegional GroceryMeijerHoliday & EventsDept. Nonfood 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Corporate Strategy Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Charted: Car Brand Loyalty in 2024 See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Car Brand Loyalty in 2024 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. This graphic visualizes the best and worst car brands in terms of brand loyalty. […] Written by Visual Capitalist March 26, 2024March 26, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem ESG Media & Marketing Agencies & Vendors Retail Ecosystem Data & Insights International Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Operations & Supply Chain Key Takeaways From Shoptalk Spring 2024 Shoptalk always brings the best and brightest minds of the industry together for four days packed with insights, networking opportunities, trend predictions and so much more. This year, the spring event in Las Vegas was no exception. But like many other major industry events, Shoptalk can feel like you’re sprinting a marathon — there’s so […] Written by TotalRetail March 25, 2024March 26, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables Department: Consumer Durables Corporate Strategy Corporate Finance Partnerships & Alt Profit Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Stores & Formats Nike Pivots, Embraces Wholesale Once Again Amid faltering demand for shoes and clothing as well as slipping digital sales, Nike Inc. said last week that it will bank a lot more on the thing it has spent the past several years turning away from: other retailers. Executives discussed those plans on Nike’s earnings call, during which it announced that while fiscal […] Written by TotalRetail March 25, 2024March 26, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Department: Food Department: Nonfood ESG Partnerships & Alt Profit Agencies & Vendors International Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Operations & Supply Chain Retail Leaders Weigh in on the FTC’s Proposed Updates to the Green Guides The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) is set to release an updated version of its Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims this year. These “Green Guides” — which haven’t been updated in over a decade — do not have the force of law but provide marketers with guidance on how to make properly substantiated […] Written by TotalRetail March 25, 2024March 26, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Kroger SWOT Analysis 2024 The Cincinnati superstar is the largest traditional supermarket company in the U.S. Although Kroger has served Americans since 1883, its essence is remarkably modern. Written by Lisa Goller March 21, 2024March 21, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked