Merchandising

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  1. Data & Insights

Family Dollar Selects AI-Powered Solution to Enhance Category Management

Family Dollar will use solutions from Dunnhumby to make merchandising and category management more customer-centric across its store network. Dunnhumby will use customer data science as well as consumer-led insights and collaboration to help Family Dollar make merchandising decisions that drive greater engagement with the retailer’s 66 million shoppers. The Family Dollar platform will be […]
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  1. Retailer Media

Why Accurate Retail Media Measurement Is Now Non-Negotiable | DSI

“If manufacturers don’t have that shopping list of what it is that they want in return for their investment, they’re effectively giving money [away for] free.” — Gregor Murray, Vice President of Strategy, Digital Commerce Global The retail media business is booming, with ad spend in the category expected to grow to nearly $130 billion […]
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  1. Data & Insights

Rethinking Work.

This post provides an update and a request before we return to regular posts next week. The Update For the past 18 months I have been working on my second book which after having been edited, fact checked, proof read and indexed by a team at HarperCollins is ready to go into production in Hardcover, […]
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  1. Stores & Formats

Legacy Grocery Store Market Share Capitulation a Continuing Trend

  It’s clear that legacy grocery stores, once the dominant force in food retail, are now navigating a challenging landscape marked by significant market share capitulation according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. This shift has been driven by three prominent trends: the encroachment of dollar stores, drug stores, and […]
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Walmart Taps StockX to Bolster Marketplace Sneaker Assortment

Walmart has forged a new partnership with StockX that will bring pre-verified sneakers from the resale site to the retailer’s online marketplace. With this partnership, StockX will bring “hundreds of listings” to Walmart’s site, reaffirming the company’s focus on growing its resale business, according to Bloomberg. Although specific styles were not shared, brands ranging from […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Catching up with Confer With: these are our biggest retail technology articles on LinkedIn this week

We’re big fans of LinkedIn and are busy building an amazing community of retail tech enthusiasts on the social media platform. As we head towards the 20,000 followers mark, these are the articles that are currently on their radars, including Partridge Jewellers, Red Ant, East of England Co-op, RELEX Solutions, Iceland, Oh Polly, Order Editing, […]
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  1. Agencies & Vendors

What Can You Expect from Your RangeMe Subscription?

Whether you are a startup brand looking to get your products into retail or foodservice for the first time, or a more established brand looking to expand your distribution, at some point, you will come across RangeMe and ask yourself, “Is a RangeMe subscription worth it?” The purpose of this post is to give you […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

Stitch Fix Styles a ‘Modern and Dynamic’ Future with Reimagined Brand, Experience

Following several years of weak sales and a shrinking consumer base, Stitch Fix has launched a transformation strategy that aims to reimagine how the online styling service engages with its clients. Changes include technology advancements, a refreshed brand identity and a new marketing campaign that showcases how Stitch Fix solves common shopping complaints. The changes […]
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  1. Stores & Formats

Academy Sports Plans to Open 9 New Stores This Fall

Academy Sports + Outdoors has revealed the locations of the nine new stores it plans to open this fall, bringing it closer to the goal the retailer set in March: to open up to 17 new stores during its FY 2024, which began in February 2024. Academy already has opened three locations since the beginning […]
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  1. Department: HBC

Ulta slashes guidance again on flat sales and declining comps

​[[{“value”:” This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Ulta Beauty’s net sales growth all but came to a standstill in Q2, with the metric edging up just 0.9% in the quarter, to $2.6 billion. Comps at the beauty retailer fell 1.2% as transactions declined and average tickets were […]
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  1. Media & Marketing

The Big Shift with Flywheel’s Patrick Miller

The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by Patrick Miller, co-founder of Flywheel, a division of Omnicom. Joining Peter to co-host the program is Flywheel’s Jacqui Dynowski. Patrick discusses “The Big Shift” white paper which he co-wrote with Katie Box. Follow Patrick Miller on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickgmiller/Follow Flywheel on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flywheel-digital/ Follow Jacqui […]
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  1. Channel: Drug

Is Your Brand a Fit for CVS Health?

In today’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, CVS Health is at the forefront of innovation, bridging the gap between traditional healthcare and modern consumer needs. With over 7,500 stores nationwide, the retailer has become a pivotal player in not just retail but in how millions of Americans manage their health and wellness. As the healthcare industry […]
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  1. Department: Food

Convenience Stores and Grocery Delis: Solving the “What’s for Dinner?” Dilemma Through Grocerant Niche Mix-and-Match Bundling

  The age-old question, “What’s for dinner?” has perplexed families for generations, often leading to indecision and reliance on fast food or takeout. Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® believes if your food marketing tactics look more like yesterday than tomorrow, you need to move forward.     However, convenience stores (C-stores) […]
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  1. Media & Marketing

Barneys Returns to Brick-and-Mortar with Limited-Time NYC Pop-Up

It’s not a mirage; Barneys is returning to NYC, but only temporarily. The iconic retailer will go back to its SoHo roots with a five-week pop-up facilitated by beauty brand Hourglass. It’s a symmetrical turnaround: the Hourglass brand debuted at the famed department store two decades ago. Image courtesy Hourglass “As Hourglass celebrates 20 incredible […]
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  1. Media & Marketing

Building an eCommerce Center of Excellence with Nestlé’s Neel Arora

The CPG Guys are joined by Neel Arora, Global Head of eCommerce at Nestlé, the world’s largest food & beverage consumer goods manufacturer. Joining PVSB in co-hosting this episode is FMCG Guys host Daniel Torres Dwyer. Follow Neel on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neel-arora-60912130/Follow Nestlé on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nestle-s-a-/Follow Nestlé online at: https://www.nestle.com/ Listen to Neel’s first […]
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  1. Data & Insights

How J.C. Penney is using AI and machine learning in its supply chain

​[[{“value”:” This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. As a retailer with a more than 120-year history, J.C. Penney has navigated plenty of shifts in the retail space. Today, the department store chain is focused on protecting its future since emerging from bankruptcy under new ownership in 2020. It’s in […]
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  1. Department: Consumer Durables

Abercrombie Kids Grows Up with New Global Distribution Deal

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) has teamed up with childrenswear licensee Haddad Brands to bring its Abercrombie Kids line to other retail channels globally. Haddad distributes in more than 100 countries and holds similar licenses for brands including Nike, Levi’s, Polo, Tommy Hilfiger and Huggies. Under the agreement, A&F Co. will continue to design, […]
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  1. Merchandising

How Can Authentically Being Yourself Unlock Success at Work? | DSI

“How do you get to the place where you can put aside those fears and show up authentically because, really, the room actually needs you in it.” — Tricia Montalvo Timm, Bestselling Author of “Embrace the Power of You: Owning Your Identity At Work” As humans, we’ve been taught adaptation is critical to survival. But […]
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  1. Merchandising

5 ways retailers can excel at change management

​[[{“value”:” Retail never stands still. From evolving shopping behaviors to rising fulfillment expectations, change is the only constant. Successful retailers continuously adapt to stay relevant, seizing opportunities to grow their customer base and market share.     Let’s explore five key strategies to help retailers successfully navigate change in the ever-shifting landscape. 1. Understand the […]
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  1. Trends & External Forces

UPDATE: FTC Issues Formal Ban on Fake Reviews and Testimonials

[Update as of Aug. 15, 2024] The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a final rule to combat fake online reviews and testimonials by prohibiting their sale or purchase and allowing the agency to seek civil penalties against violators. The final rule comes after a year-long process of rulemaking notices, informal hearings and public comment. […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Navigating AI Adoption: Why the Co-Pilot Approach is the Most Successful  

Co-pilots are essential on a commercial aircraft: they’re there to assist the captain in operating the aircraft, monitor instruments and systems, communicate with air traffic control and generally divide the workload with the pilot. While a co-pilot’s role is one of assistance and support, they are also fully trained to take over operation of the […]
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Walmart Tops List of Leading US Retailers By 2023 Sales

Walmart leads Forrester’s 2023 US retailer ranking, with Amazon in second. The top 10, representing 38% of total retail sales, remain unchanged from 2022. Walmart has once again secured the top position in Forrester’s annual ranking of the 67 largest US retailers (ranked by 2023 US net retail sales), with Amazon following closely in second […]
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