Shopper & Customer Digital PR: Where Beauty Challengers can Steal the Spotlight from Established Brands Whether big or small in scale, influencer campaigns have had proven success in raising a beauty brand’s profile and driving sales, especially among younger generations scrolling through TikTok for the lowdown on the latest aesthetic. However, for challenger brands, these ‘pay-to-play’ spaces are dominated by household names with bigger budgets that ensure them (and their […] Retail TouchPoints February 15, 2025February 15, 2025 4 min read ConsumersDept. HBCMarketing: Social MediaData & InsightsHealth & WellnessDept. Natural / OrganicStrategyTargetESG and CSRThick DataPredictions and ForecastsSustainabilityShoppersResults & InvestmentDept. NonfoodMergersMarketing: UGCMarketing: TradeTikTokDeliveryBig Data 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Merger creates Tandem Foods TruFood Manufacturing, Bar Bakers merge under new “better-for-you” snack company. Food Business News February 14, 2025February 14, 2025 < 1 min read MergersOperations & Supply ChainDept. Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Honda and Nissan Officially Scrap $60 Billion Merger, Unable To Come to an Agreement Honda and Nissan have officially ended merger talks, unable to reach a deal. RetailWire February 14, 2025February 14, 2025 < 1 min read Mergers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Aldi’s Biggest U.S. Expansion Yet: Opening 225+ Stores in 2025 Aldi plans to open more than 225 new stores this year as part of the next phase of its five-year national growth strategy. The raft of openings will mark the largest number of stores that Aldi has opened in a single year in its nearly 50 years of operating in the U.S. The new stores will […] Retail TouchPoints February 12, 2025February 12, 2025 2 min read Regional GroceryAldiSoutheastern GrocersBrick and MortarAcquisitionShoppersMarketing: Social MediaExecutivesMergersPredictions and ForecastsDept. Natural / OrganicDivestituresHealth & WellnessGovernmentStrategy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Agencies & Vendors Publicis Groupe is confident in the face of expected industry tumult The industry landscape could change dramatically if the Omnicom-IPG merger goes through, said Publicis CEO Arthur Sadoun on a call with analysts. MarketingDive February 10, 2025February 10, 2025 < 1 min read AgenciesPredictions and ForecastsMergersExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Shares of Coach parent Tapestry spike, as holiday sales soar after merger collapse Coach’s parent company reported the results less than two months after calling off its merger with fashion accessories competitor Capri. CNBC February 6, 2025February 6, 2025 < 1 min read MergersHoliday & EventsDept. Apparel 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Specialty & Other Tractor Supply Plans 100 New Stores Plus Additional DC in 2025 Tractor Supply will open 90 new namesake stores and a total of 10 new Petsense by Tractor Supply Stores this year, along with the addition of the rural-oriented retailer’s 11th distribution center (DC). Tractor Supply currently operates more than 2,500 stores, and in December 2024 the retailer revealed its long-term goal of eventually operating 3,200 […] Retail TouchPoints February 1, 2025February 1, 2025 < 1 min read Tractor Supply CompanyBrick and MortarDept. PetOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: Social MediaDept. PharmacyMergersExecutivesTechnology & InnovationStrategyShoppersResults & InvestmentPredictions and ForecastsGovernment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces What Trump’s arrival could mean for the grocery industry The new president plans to impose steep tariffs on imports and has shaken up federal agencies that handle merger reviews and labor relations. Grocery Dive January 31, 2025January 31, 2025 < 1 min read GovernmentMergersMarketing: UGCAssociatesAgencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Frontier Airlines Proposes Merger With Spirit for the Second Time, but Spirit Calls It ‘Unactionable’ Frontier Airlines has proposed a merger with embattled competitor Spirit. RetailWire January 29, 2025January 29, 2025 < 1 min read Mergers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery Pet Supplies Plus Adds Grubhub Delivery Option In a deal designed to make animals (and their humans) purr with satisfaction, Pet Supplies Plus and its emerging sister brand Wag N’ Wash have partnered with Grubhub for on-demand deliveries from the retailer’s nearly 700 stores across 44 states. Pet Supplies Plus offers more than 10,000 products from 400 brands. This isn’t Grubhub’s first […] Retail TouchPoints January 28, 2025January 28, 2025 < 1 min read Food DeliveryGrubhubPartnershipsDept. PetDeliveryRegional GroceryWegmansInstacartBrick and MortarMergersMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionDoorDashMarketing: Social MediaPredictions and ForecastsCVSDept. GroceryMarketing: Retail MediaAlbertsons / SafewayHome DepotDept. HBCOperations & Supply ChainPricing & PromotionsUbereatsExecutivesAcquisition 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Vince Holding Corp. Changes Hands, Former CEO Brendan Hoffman to Return to the Helm Newly formed luxury apparel-focused innovation venture P180 has acquired Sun Capital Partners’ majority stake in Vince Holding Corp. (VNCE), giving it a 65% stake in the retailer. P180 was co-founded by former Vince CEO Brendan Hoffman, who will become CEO of the brand again on Feb. 3, 2025. Hoffman previously served as CEO of Vince […] Retail TouchPoints January 24, 2025January 24, 2025 2 min read ExecutivesAcquisitionPartnershipsDept. ApparelTechnology & InnovationPredictions and ForecastsResults & InvestmentBrick and MortarMarketing: Social MediaOperations & Supply ChainOmnichannelMergersMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionStrategy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Grocery Outlet, Fresh Market Both Name Industry Veterans as New Leaders Grocery Outlet Holding Corp., which operates more than 520 stores under various banners, and the 166-store supermarket retailer The Fresh Market have each named new leaders. Jason Potter, a 30-year grocery retail veteran, will take on the President and CEO roles at Grocery Outlet as of Feb. 3, 2025. Current Fresh Market COO Brian Johnson […] Retail TouchPoints January 23, 2025January 23, 2025 2 min read Dept. FreshGrocery OutletExecutivesAcquisitionThe Fresh MarketRegional GroceryTechnology & InnovationBrick and MortarMerchandisingMarketing: Social MediaPackagingPredictions and ForecastsOperations & Supply ChainMergersMarketing: Retail MediaMarketing: In Store 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit Fanatics to Debut Community-Friendly Flagship on London’s Regent Street Fanatics Collectibles will launch its first-ever flagship store in London this spring in an 8,647-square-foot space designed for interactive community-building events such as monthly trade nights, kids’ rip events, athlete appearances and partner activations in addition to retail space. The new store’s retail focus will be sports and entertainment trading cards and games, featuring Fanatics […] Retail TouchPoints January 23, 2025January 23, 2025 2 min read PartnershipsInternational - UKFlagship StoresPredictions and ForecastsAcquisitionMarketing: Social MediaMergersDept. Toys & GamesDept. NonfoodShoppersStore LocationTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces FTC could be more amenable to grocery M&A under Trump, experts say The regulatory agency will likely take a kinder approach to divestiture proposals by merger parties under its new leadership, one antitrust attorney said. Grocery Dive January 22, 2025January 29, 2025 < 1 min read GovernmentMergersLegal & CriminalDivestitures 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Associates & Employees DTLR, Shoe Palace Shift to Mobile POS at 450 U.S. Stores Lifestyle retailer DTLR and footwear and apparel chain Shoe Palace — both owned by JD Sports — will deploy mobile POS and inventory orchestration solutions from Jumpmind across their combined 450 stores in the U.S. The UK-based JD Sports acquired Shoe Palace in December 2020 and DTLR in February 2021 as part of a push […] Retail TouchPoints January 17, 2025January 17, 2025 2 min read AssociatesBrick and MortarTechnology & InnovationAcquisitionExecutivesInternational - UKMarketing: Social MediaOperations & Supply ChainPredictions and ForecastsDept. ApparelMergersPartnershipsPop UpsPricing & Promotions 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Finance Joann Files for Second Bankruptcy in 10 Months, Seeks Buyer Joann has filed for bankruptcy protection for the second time in less than one year and is seeking a buyer, according to CNN and multiple media reports. The crafts retailer entered a structured bankruptcy in March 2024 but emerged as a private company a little over one month later. Joann kept all 800+ brick-and-mortar stores […] Retail TouchPoints January 16, 2025January 16, 2025 < 1 min read BankruptcyBrick and MortarPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Social MediaMergersShoppersResults & InvestmentPartnershipsOperations & Supply ChainBig Lots 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Everything We Know About the JCPenney & Aeropostale Merger JCPenney and Aeropostale have now formed the Catalyst brand. RetailWire January 10, 2025January 10, 2025 < 1 min read Mergers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Brewbound Podcast: Barrel One Collective Execs Discuss Deal That Merged Harpoon and Smuttynose Leaders of the newly former Barrel One Collective shared their vision for the new platform, which was formed from the merger of Harpoon Brewery’s parent company Mass. Bay Brewing and Smuttynose’s home of FinestKind Brewing. Dan Kenary and Steve Kierstead explained how the platform came together and how open they are to adding to the […] Brewbound January 9, 2025January 9, 2025 < 1 min read Dept. Adult BevPodcastsExecutivesMergers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Kroger’s Pricing and Positioning Problems Kroger, one of the United States’ largest grocery chains, faces an increasingly challenging road ahead. The failed merger with Albertsons, intensified scrutiny over food stamp benefits, and a fragmented brand strategy are creating a conundrum for this retail giant. As competitors adapt more rapidly to changing consumer preferences, Kroger’s struggles highlight the evolving dynamics […] Grocerant Guru January 9, 2025January 9, 2025 4 min read KrogerConsumersData & InsightsDept. GroceryMarketing: Social MediaStrategyRegional GroceryMergersShoppersGovernmentMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: BrandAlbertsons / SafewayPackagingSustainabilityWegmansEconomyWalmartTechnology & InnovationDept. FreshMeta (Facebook)Dept. NonfoodBrick and MortarTwitterLegal & CriminalDeliveryDept. Fresh PreparedDollar GeneralDept. DeliHEBESG and CSRTargetResults & InvestmentPricing & PromotionsInclusivityPartnershipsAmazonMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationAldi 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
International Nordstrom Family and Mexican Retailer Liverpool to Take Company Private in $6.25B Deal Members of the Nordstrom family along with Liverpool, a Mexican retailer that has recently been expanding relationships with U.S.-based companies, will take the storied luxury department store private in an all-cash deal valued at approximately $6.25 billion. The transaction, expected to close during the first half of 2025, will give the family members 50.1% ownership […] Retail TouchPoints December 23, 2024December 23, 2024 2 min read International - North AmericaResults & InvestmentMarketing: Social MediaPredictions and ForecastsMergersPartnershipsExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Uber hires Target, Albertsons retail media maven to lead ads business Kristi Argyilan spent the past three years building Albertsons’ ad unit, which is at a point of uncertainty following the collapse of the proposed Kroger merger. MarketingDive December 20, 2024December 20, 2024 < 1 min read Marketing: Retail MediaRegional GroceryAlbertsons / SafewayTargetMergersKroger 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Pro pickleball players are now getting a higher salary than WNBA, NWSL players Pickleball continues to grow at the professional ranks after the completion of a merger in 2024 to help unify the sport. CNBC December 19, 2024December 19, 2024 < 1 min read Mergers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Now What: Kroger vs Albertsons – Who Won? The merger drama between Kroger and Albertsons has dominated headlines in the food retail world, raising a critical question: who will emerge victorious? According to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®, by examining food industry trends, competitive missteps, and each chain’s strategic pivots, it becomes clear that Albertsons, albeit cautiously, […] Grocerant Guru December 18, 2024December 18, 2024 4 min read Regional GroceryAlbertsons / SafewayTechnology & InnovationKrogerConsumersAIDept. GroceryData & InsightsMarketing: Social MediaSustainabilityShoppersBOPISDept. FreshOwned Brands (Private Label)Predictions and ForecastsDeliveryInstacartInsight ProvidersMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationHealth & WellnessBig DataTrends: RetailPartnershipsStrategyTwitterMergersBrick and MortarOperations & Supply ChainMeta (Facebook)Marketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionFood DeliveryMarketing: In StoreTrends: Food and BeverageVendorsDept. Fresh PreparedEconomyPackagingESG and CSRDoorDashDept. Natural / OrganicConsultingDept. DeliWalmart 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Top grocery M&A deals of 2024 Despite Kroger and Albertsons hogging headlines with their mega-merger, a number of regional players also combined. Grocery Dive December 18, 2024December 18, 2024 < 1 min read Regional GroceryMergersKrogerAlbertsons / Safeway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery 5 lessons for grocers from the Kroger-Albertsons saga The companies’ failed merger is a stark reminder of the risks food retailers face as they position themselves in a rapidly changing market, analysts said. Grocery Dive December 18, 2024December 18, 2024 < 1 min read Regional GroceryKrogerAlbertsons / SafewayMergersDept. Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Retail and Brand Strategies for Reaching Hispanic Food and Beverage Shoppers By Sally Lyons Wyatt, Global EVP & Chief Advisor, Consumer Goods & Foodservice Insights and Kellie Hardin, Client Insights Consultant Hispanics make up 20% of the U.S. population, a number the U.S. Census Bureau expects to grow 50% by 2060. This diverse and young group of consumers represents more than two dozen countries in the […] Circana December 17, 2024December 17, 2024 3 min read ConsumersDept. BeverageDept. GroceryVendorsInsight ProvidersShoppersData & InsightsMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: In StorePartnershipsHealth & WellnessDept. Natural / OrganicTrends: ShoppingMergersStrategyMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationMarketing: Digital MediaMeta (Facebook)Marketing: TradeMerchandisingDept. NonfoodTechnology & InnovationTikTokBrick and MortarMarketing: BrandESG and CSRDept. FreshExecutivesCustomer ExperienceAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation 2024 Retail Predictions Unpacked (Part 1) We’re all about accountability on the Remarkable Retail podcast, so as we bring this season to a close once again it’s time to grade Steve on 2024 predictions. In part 1 we dig into six of his baker’s dozen of retail prognostications, which include: 1. The bifurcation of just about everything accelerates. 2. For many brands, […] Remarkable Retail Podcast December 17, 2024December 17, 2024 2 min read Technology & InnovationAIPredictions and ForecastsPodcastsMarketing: Social MediaInternational - North AmericaTrends: RetailDept. GroceryWalgreensMarketing: Retail MediaAmazonTikTokStreamingStrategyResults & InvestmentPartnershipsCostcoMergersMeta (Facebook)KrogerGoogleData & InsightsDept. ApparelMarketing: BroadcastESG and CSRWalmart 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Kroger, Albertsons Terminate Megamerger Agreement The Kroger Company and Albertsons Companies this week terminated the proposed $24.6 billion merger agreement that was initially announced more than two years ago, after a federal judge sided with the Federal Trade Commission suing to block the deal and Washington and Oregon state courts put permanent injunctions in place to halt the transaction. Brewbound December 16, 2024December 16, 2024 < 1 min read Regional GroceryMergersKrogerAlbertsons / SafewayGovernment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery The Friday Checkout: What will rise from the ashes of the Kroger-Albertsons tie-up? The spectacular flameout of the grocers’ merger plan has created the conditions for a tantalizing round of M&A activity in the months to come. Grocery Dive December 14, 2024December 14, 2024 < 1 min read Regional GroceryKrogerAlbertsons / SafewayMergers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces FTC Sues Southern Glazer’s for Discriminatory Pricing that Favors Larger Chains In its final weeks under the current administration, the Federal Trade Commission isn’t letting up on its fight against anticompetitive practices, which has ramped up significantly under the tenure of current FTC Chair Lina Khan. Despite a leadership change looming in the new year, the FTC has sued the largest alcohol distributor in the U.S., […] Retail TouchPoints December 13, 2024January 29, 2025 4 min read GovernmentDept. Adult BevLegal & CriminalConsumersAcquisitionDept. BeverageCompetitionMergersPricing & PromotionsMarketing: TradeCPG: Adult BeverageMarketing: Social MediaESG and CSRKrogerAmazonEconomyPredictions and ForecastsAlbertsons / SafewayProcter & GambleRegional GroceryTargetDept. NonfoodAssociatesBrick and MortarOperations & Supply ChainCostcoMarketing: UGCData & Insights 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Partnerships & Alt Profit Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Valentine’s Day flower sales could shift to FTD, other brands in 2025 1-800-Flowers still leads in US, FTD is gaining share 1-800-Flowers is the largest flower service by sales headed into Valentine’s Day 2025, according to Earnest credit card data. However, the industry stalwart is likely to lose share this season if recent trends continue. Access chart in Dash. 1-800-Flowers commanded 37.0% of Valentine’s Day flower sales […] Written by Earnest Research February 11, 2025February 11, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events Holiday & Events Shoppers believe best holiday deals are after holidays A good number of consumers, over 77%, believe there are better deals available after the holidays, and nearly 51% plan to take advantage by making a large purchase in late December and January. Those are top findings from a Holiday Green survey, from CouponCabin, regarding consumer habits in the post-holiday time frame. When it comes to post-holiday […] Written by Retail Customer Experience January 17, 2025January 17, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Data & Insights Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces 2025 Outlook: A Snapshot into Ad Spend, Opportunities, and Strategies for Growth IAB’s 2025 Outlook: A Snapshot into Ad Spend, Opportunities, and Strategies for Growth offering an early glimpse into ad spending trends for the coming year. The report is a must-read to gain and understanding of brand and agency buyers’ growth strategies and the challenges they foresee. The report covers: 2025 projections for the market overall […] Written by IAB January 16, 2025January 17, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Uncategorized A major shift in North American grocery retail Spending is migrating away from traditional supermarkets and hypermarkets to channels that better align with busy lifestyles. The post A major shift in North American grocery retail appeared first on Retail Insight Network. Written by Retail Insights Network January 14, 2025January 14, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Technology & Innovation AI at the retail edge: What’s possible now There’s been a lot of talk lately about artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI (GenAI) and how these technologies are going to revolutionize retail. But the retail revolution can’t be accomplished with sweeping generalizations about putting more technology into stores. Successful retail outcomes are built using technology to solve specific challenges, expanding on wins and […] Written by RetailDive January 13, 2025January 13, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked