Merchandising

  1. Channel: Drug

Andrea Harrison leaves CVS

WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS vice president of merchandising for beauty and personal care Andrea Harrison has left the company for “a new opportunity,” she wrote on LinkedIn. After 19 years with CVS, “it was a bittersweet departure with so many memories and so hard leaving an amazing team,” she wrote. “There are more people to […]
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  1. Department: Nonfood

Pet Valu to Optimize Pricing and Promotions with New Merchandising Solution

Pet Valu will deploy solutions from Relex to enhance pricing and promotions planning processes in its 780+ retail locations across Canada as well as its digital channels. Pet Valu’s implementation partner Logic will provide program management, change management and data integration services. “As we commence the transformation of our merchandising systems, we believe there is […]
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  1. Retailer Media

Media & Merchandising Integration with Roundel’s Matt Drzewicki

In this episode, the CPG Guys speak with Matt Drzewicki, Vice President of Partner Solutions at Roundel, the retail media arm of Target Corporation. Follow Matt Drzewicki on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-drzewicki-aa8712/Follow Roundel on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/roundel/Follow Roundel online at: https://roundel.com/ This episode is sponsored by the Cornell Omnichannel Leadership Program: https://ecornell.cornell.edu/certificates/financial-management/omnichannel-leadership-program/ Matt answered these questions: […]
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  1. Data & Insights

Retail Buying and Merchandising Trends in 2024

In 2024, the landscape of buying and merchandising is witnessing significant transformations driven by evolving consumer preferences, technological advancements, and socio-economic shifts. Let’s dive into four key trends reshaping the retail industry this year. Embracing Sustainable Partnerships: Sustainability has transcended from a buzzword to a fundamental expectation among consumers. With an increasing awareness of environmental […]
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  1. Department: Food

The Grocerant Guru® Takes on Ready-2-Eat and Heat-N-Eat Fresh Food for Takeout

  Do you want to save time cooking dinner? Do you want to save money on food this month? Then listen up, Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® shares his insights right here. Just about all of us know that fresh is best, but let’s face it, busy lives often call […]
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  1. Retailer Media

What the IAB/MRC New Retail Media Guidelines Means for Brands DSI

“If we can hold everybody accountable to meeting these standards, I think it’s going to be really a sea change in how we do business.” — Kelly Kachnowski, VP of Marketing Tech at The Mars Agency From Walmart Connect to Target Roundel and Amazon, brands have an array of choices for where to buy media. But as retail media has […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

AI powered convenience store chain Re-Up teams with Nala Robotics to deploy autonomous kitchens

AI powered gas stations and convenience stores specialist, Re-Up, is installing autonomous chefs at locations powered by Nala Robotics. The Wingman is an autonomous fry station that can be added or configured to any restaurant or commercial food service operation. Re-Up will leverage Nala Robotics’ artificial intelligence technology to enhance its food service offerings, enabling […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

The Physical Retail, Digital Canvas Customer Shopping Experience DSI

“If we can satisfy some real needs for the consumers and bring a thoughtful application of technology, analytics, and science to this new environment, then I think we will achieve this trifecta of wins — consumers will win, retailers and brands will win.” — Arsen Avakian, CEO and Founder of Cooler Screens The majority of […]
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  1. Media & Marketing

e.l.f. Cosmetics scores a social commerce first as it preps debut of TikTok Shop Super Brand Day

e.l.f. Beauty has announced that e.l.f. Cosmetics will be the first brand featured in a TikTok Shop Super Brand Day, running 31st March to 3rd April. The highlight will be the debut of Power Grip Dewy Setting Spray, e.l.f.’s newest product. e.l.f. Cosmetics has penned an original song for the debut of Power Grip Dewy […]
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  1. Trends & External Forces

In Evolving Industry Landscape, Changes in Big-Box Retail Tell a Fascinating Story

At a time when the commercial real estate landscape is evolving with unprecedented speed, changes in big-box retail are an important storyline. Appreciating how and why big-box concepts have thrived in a post-pandemic environment, and understanding the logic behind decision making with regard to everything from store layouts to merchandising, is an important first step […]
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  1. Operations & Supply Chain

Changing the Narrative: Transforming Product Returns Into a Growth Opportunity

Changing the Narrative: Transforming Product Returns Into a Growth Opportunity Product returns are a core part of the customer journey. The digital and physical shopping experience boundaries are a thing of the past. Customers are seamlessly navigating from discovery to consideration and the transaction process and have the product fulfilled in the most convenient way, […]
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  1. Channel: Grocery

Hy-Vee Taps Agency Alum as New CMO, Sets Sights on Retail Media Growth

Since launching its retail media network, RedMedia, in September 2023, Hy-Vee has been focused on building out its media offerings and capabilities. Now, to support this long-term growth vision, the grocery retailer has hired a new EVP and Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), who also will act as President of RedMedia.  Jessica Hendrix will begin her tenure […]
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  1. Media & Marketing

East of England Co-op inks deal to roll-out Pricer digital platform across all its food stores

East of England Co-operative Society, one of the largest regional co-operatives in the UK, has signed an agreement with Pricer for an installation worth 50 MSEK in all 120+ of its food stores and involving the cloud-based platform Pricer Plaza and digital labels. It has selected Pricer’s in-store automation and communication solution and the latest […]
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  1. Merchandising

Central Co-op completes electronic shelf edge labels rollout

Central Co-op, has announced the successful rollout of electronic shelf edge labels (ESELs) in 260 stores. The technology marks a significant advancement in the retail industry – streamlining operations, enhancing customer experience and driving sustainable practices. Key highlights of the rollout include total labels in… This story continues at Central Co-op completes electronic shelf edge […]
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  1. Channel: Grocery

Hy-Vee hires former Saatchi & Saatchi X chief

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA — Hy-Vee, Inc. announced the hiring of Jessica Hendrix to oversee the regional grocery chain’s marketing and retail media network. Hendrix is joining Hy-Vee as executive vice president, chief marketing officer, and president of Hy-Vee’s retail media network, RedMedia, beginning on April 16. She will oversee Hy-Vee’s marketing efforts and serve […]
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  1. Data & Insights

The Power of Storytelling to Increase Retail Market Share

In the world of retail, storytelling emerges not just as a method of engagement but as a potent strategy to captivate buyers and significantly influence their purchasing decisions. The essence of storytelling transcends mere facts, harnessing a narrative-driven approach to forge a deeper connection with the audience and their strategy. When brands adeptly intertwine storytelling […]
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  1. Trends & External Forces

FMI: health and wellness support becoming a pillar for grocers

ARLINGTON, Va. — Building on burgeoning consumer interest in the link between health and nutrition, the grocery industry aims to raise its profile as a destination for a broad and expanding range of products and services that support customers’ well-being. Executives at FMI – The Food Industry Association recently examined the trend during a briefing […]
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  1. Media & Marketing

FMI laying foundation to make grocers nonfoods destination

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Supermarket operators have sold nonfood products for decades, but they still aren’t getting their fair share of the business. Despite the frequent trips that shoppers make to the grocery store, the channel only accounts for 8% of volume in the health and beauty care, household products and general merchandise categories, according to […]
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  1. Channel: Dollar/Value

Dollar Tree retrenching after disappointing Q4

CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Dollar Tree Inc. reported disappointing quarterly earnings and offered a downbeat outlook on March 13 and announced plans to shutter about 1,000 stores, nearly all of which operate under its Family Dollar banner. As part of an ongoing portfolio review, company executives have identified some 600 Family Dollar stores to close in […]
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  1. Data & Insights

What Brands Need To Know To Build a Healthy D2C Strategy DSI

“Long term, definitely, you want to be able to get to that point of direct to consumer because of the wealth of data that you get … [and] that control as well … And you can see many brands out there are all testing the water, so you don’t want to be the last one […]
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  1. Stores & Formats

Couche-Tard Deploys Unified Supply Chain and Planning Solution in North America

Alimentation Couche-Tard, which operates Couche-Tard convenience stores in Canada and Circle K stores in the U.S., will deploy technology from Relex Solutions designed to enhance inventory management and in-stock positions. Relex’s AI- and machine learning-powered solutions include demand forecasting, replenishment and advanced space and floor planning functionalities. Integrating these systems will help Couche-Tard improve its […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

Progressive Grocer’s 75th Consumer Expenditures Study is Insightful

  Insights of consumers are a tool that every marketing team can benefit from. In the case of Progressive Grocer, they go directly to shoppers to explore not only what they’re buying in supermarkets, but also why they’re making certain decisions.  In a great article by Jenny McTaggart the insights are easy to absorb. Steven […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

Creating Buzz For Product Launches Through Experiential Marketing

Have a new product that you’re getting ready to launch? You can’t just put it on a store shelf or make it available and hope people find it – you’ve got to promote it if you want a shot at it being successful. And while conventional marketing like print, online, television and radio advertising still […]
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Kroger Delivers its First-Party Data to the Yahoo DSP

Yahoo Advertising and Kroger Precision Marketing (KPM) — the retail media business of Kroger, powered by 84.51° — are teaming up to bring Kroger’s first-party, purchase-based audiences to the Yahoo Demand-Side Platform (DSP). Yahoo DSP advertisers can now activate KPM’s audiences to reach targeted consumers with their advertising and measure campaign results. While off-site advertising […]
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Amazon tops expectations for revenue, earnings

SEATTLE – Amazon posted better-than-expected revenue and earnings in the quarter ended March 31. Net sales increased 13% from a year earlier to $143.3 billion. The company reported first-quarter net income of $10.4 billion, or 98 cents a diluted share, compared to $3.2 billion a year earlier. Amazon’s operating income surged to $15.3 billion, up […]
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Walmart to close all 51 health centers

BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart today said it has made the “difficult decision” to close its Walmart Health and Walmart Virtual Care clinics, citing a lack of profitability. “The decision to close all 51 health centers across five states and shut down the virtual care offering was not easy. We understand this change affects lives – […]
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