Media & Marketing The Grocerant Guru: Why Foxtrot and Dom’s Couldn’t Outfox the Market Urban darlings Foxtrot and Dom’s, known for their unique grocery-restaurant hybrid concept, recently shuttered their doors. This surprise move comes just months after their merger into Outfox Hospitality. As the Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® let’s dissect six reasons why this innovative concept may not have survived the test of time. […] Grocerant Guru April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 2 min read Data & InsightsDept. GroceryMarketing: Social MediaConsumersQ CommerceRestaurantsOperations & Supply ChainTwitterCOVID19DeliveryMeta (Facebook)CompetitionPredictions and ForecastsESG and CSRDept. FreshPricing & PromotionsShoppersTrends: ConsumerMergers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Merger Forces Kroger and Albertsons To Sell More Stores Kroger and Albertsons are selling more of their stores to address concerns about their merger. RetailWire April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 < 1 min read Regional GroceryMergersKrogerBrick and MortarAlbertsons / Safeway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces US FTC files lawsuit to block Tapestry-Capri’s $8.5bn merger [[“value”:”The FTC has taken legal action to prevent Tapestry’s proposed $8.5bn acquisition of luxury fashion company Capri. The post US FTC files lawsuit to block Tapestry-Capri’s $8.5bn merger appeared first on Retail Insight Network. “]] Retail Insights Network April 23, 2024April 24, 2024 < 1 min read Legal & CriminalGovernmentMergersAcquisitionDept. Apparel 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces FTC Looks to Block Tapestry’s $8.5 Billion Acquisition of Capri Holdings Saying that Tapestry’s planned purchase of Capri Holdings would eliminate head-to-head competition in the “accessible luxury” handbag market, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has authorized a lawsuit to block the $8.5 billion deal. The acquisition plan, announced in August 2023, would bring together some of the most iconic names in luxury, uniting Tapestry’s Coach, Stuart […] Retail TouchPoints April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 2 min read AcquisitionGovernmentCompetitionConsumersMergersPredictions and ForecastsAssociatesDept. ApparelAlbertsons / SafewayRegional GroceryKrogerMarketing: Social MediaBrick and MortarLegal & CriminalPackagingDivestituresStrategy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Kroger and Albertsons update divestiture plan with C&S The grocery chains have increased the number of stores they plan to divest and added other assets to the deal as they press ahead with their embattled merger plan. Grocery Dive April 22, 2024April 22, 2024 < 1 min read DivestituresRegional GroceryKrogerAlbertsons / SafewayMergersBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
International TGI Fridays to go public through merger with its U.K. franchisee The new company will be publicly traded on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker “TGIF.” CNBC April 16, 2024April 16, 2024 < 1 min read MergersKraftHeinzInternational - UK 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Four Paramount Board Members Step Down Amidst Skydance Merger Discussions Paramount Global has confirmed four executives will step down. RetailWire April 13, 2024April 13, 2024 < 1 min read MergersExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Fanatics Unveils Plans for Multi-Sport Fan Event in NYC: ‘Sports Fans Deserve a Place to Gather’ Digital sports platform Fanatics is moving into the physical world in a big way with its first Fanatics Fest NYC, to be held at the Javits Center Aug. 16-18, 2024. In addition to appearances by sports legends like Peyton and Eli Manning, Derek Jeter, Hulk Hogan and WNBA superstar Sabrina Ionescu, the three-day event will […] Retail TouchPoints April 12, 2024April 12, 2024 < 1 min read AcquisitionPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Social MediaMergersPartnershipsExecutivesDept. Apparel 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Macy’s Adds 2 Arkhouse Directors to Board in Deal to End Proxy Fight As part of an agreement with activist investor Arkhouse Management, Macy’s Inc. has named Arkhouse candidates, Richard (Ric) Clark and Richard (Rick) L. Markee, as independent members of its board of directors. Arkhouse has withdrawn its other director nominations as part of the deal, and Clark and Markee will join the board’s finance committee, which […] Retail TouchPoints April 10, 2024April 10, 2024 2 min read AcquisitionPredictions and ForecastsResults & InvestmentExecutivesMarketing: Social MediaBrick and MortarMergersPartnerships 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food 3G Capital quietly exited its Kraft Heinz investment last year 3G Capital, which helped to engineer the Kraft Heinz merger, had seen its influence at the company wane. CNBC April 9, 2024April 9, 2024 < 1 min read KraftHeinzResults & InvestmentMergers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Mastercard to raise credit and debit card fees WASHINGTON – Almost immediately after agreeing to reduce “swipe” fees charged to merchants to process credit card transactions, Mastercard plans to increase fees for both credit and debit card transactions by more than $250 million this month, the Merchants Payments Coalition said Wednesday. “This new increase proves the credit card companies are continuing to take […] MMR April 3, 2024April 3, 2024 3 min read Data & InsightsCompetitionConsumersGovernmentExecutivesAssociatesMergersConsultingBrick and MortarCOVID19EconomyLegal & CriminalMarketing: In Store 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Walmart Connect Extends Retail Media Reach with More In-Store Opportunities, Access for Non-Endemic Advertisers Walmart plans to take its Connect retail media offering “to the next level” this year, by expanding access to international and non-endemic advertisers, doubling down on self-serve capabilities across its spectrum of advertiser tools and expanding in-store, onsite and offsite advertising opportunities. “The role of our advertising business is earning increased attention — especially after […] Retail TouchPoints April 3, 2024April 3, 2024 3 min read WalmartMarketing: Retail MediaMarketing: In StorePartnershipsWalmart ConnectMarketing: BroadcastOmnichannelInternationalAcquisitionSponsoredTargetDept. NonfoodMarketing: Social MediaTechnology & InnovationShoppersMergersPredictions and ForecastsVendorsAIBrick and MortarData & InsightsUnileverExecutivesTikTokStreamingMarketing: Digital MediaResults & InvestmentRestaurants 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis’s Q&A With Big Technology on AI and Google’s Future Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis / Source: Google Last week, I profiled Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis, the Google executive driving the company’s AI strategy. Hassabis is an AI research maverick now tasked with helping Google improve its core products with his groundbreaking models. In our conversation, he shared some facinating thoughts about how to […] Bigtechnology April 1, 2024April 1, 2024 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationGoogleAIExecutivesData & InsightsBigTechPredictions and ForecastsMergersStrategy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Do Kroger and Albertsons need to revise their divestiture deal with C&S? The grocery giants may need to rethink their plan to offload assets as they look to appease regulators with their proposed mega-merger, analysts say. Grocery Dive March 25, 2024March 25, 2024 < 1 min read Regional GroceryKrogerDivestituresAlbertsons / SafewayMergers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Operations & Supply Chain Cautious welcome for merger of newspapers’ print operations Independent news retailers have given a cautious thumbs-up after the monopolies watchdog cleared a proposal from News UK and DMG Media to combine their printing and primary distribution operations. The new company is expected to go live in early June and will operate independently. As… This story continues at Cautious welcome for merger of newspapers’ […] Talking Retail March 22, 2024March 22, 2024 < 1 min read Operations & Supply ChainMergersPredictions and ForecastsInternational - UK 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Even Late to the Paid Membership Party, Target Believes it’s ‘Starting from a Position of Strength’ Target’s announcement earlier this month that it was launching a paid membership plan almost felt like a foregone conclusion. Amazon’s Prime membership has been paying dividends for the company for decades, and after Walmart followed suit with Walmart+ in 2020, it was only a matter of time before Target entered the mix. With the addition […] Retail TouchPoints March 22, 2024March 22, 2024 5 min read ConsumersTargetPartnershipsDeliveryMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionIndustry Conferences and EventsWalmartWalgreensShoppersAmazonStreamingDept. FreshExecutivesPredictions and ForecastsPricing & PromotionsTechnology & InnovationMergersMarketing: Social MediaBrick and MortarDept. HBCResults & InvestmentOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: BroadcastHealth & WellnessMarketing: Digital MediaData & InsightsHome DepotMarketing: TradeMarketing: BrandLowesDept. Fresh PreparedMarketing: In StoreDept. FuelBig LotsDept. DeliConsultingAcquisition 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing David’s Bridal Looks Beyond Dresses in New Partnership with PersonalizationMall David’s Bridal has teamed up with PersonalizationMall.com to offer customers access to thousands of customizable items to make their special day even more special, including monogrammed gear, wedding day essentials and keepsakes. “The bride’s special day, and the festivities leading up to it, is all about her, and her experience should be personalized to reflect that,” said […] Retail TouchPoints March 22, 2024March 22, 2024 2 min read Marketing: Direct & PersonalizationShoppersDept. ApparelExecutivesBrick and MortarPartnershipsMarketing: Social MediaStrategyResults & InvestmentMergersBankruptcyOperations & Supply ChainAssociatesDept. NonfoodPredictions and ForecastsDeliveryTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Kroger to Sell Specialty Pharmacy Business Amid Merger Discussions As it faces regulatory scrutiny over its potential merger with Albertsons, grocery chain Kroger has decided to sell off its specialty pharmacy business to CarelonRx, a subsidiary of Elevance Health. In a press release Monday, Kroger said the sale is expected to close in the second half of the year. “As part of our regular […] Marie Albiges March 20, 2024March 21, 2024 < 1 min read KrogerDept. PharmacyMergersRegional GroceryAlbertsons / SafewayAssociatesGovernmentAcquisitionConsumersDivestituresHealth & WellnessBrick and MortarC&S Wholesale GrocersLegal & CriminalOperations & Supply ChainPredictions and ForecastsPress Release 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Kroger to sell specialty pharmacy business Grocer says the deal is separate from the proposed Albertsons merger Supermarket News March 20, 2024March 21, 2024 < 1 min read KrogerDept. PharmacyRegional GroceryMergersAlbertsons / Safeway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Jeff Needham receives CHPA’s Lifetime Achievement Award AMELIA ISLAND, Fla. – The Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) awarded its Ivan D. Combe Lifetime Achievement Award to longtime industry leader Jeff Needham at the opening session of its annual Self-Care Leadership Summit (SLS)today in Florida. The Combe Award is the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. consumer healthcare industry. It recognizes the outstanding work and contributions of individuals whose lifetime of achievements […] MMR March 19, 2024March 19, 2024 3 min read ConsumersHealth & WellnessExecutivesData & InsightsOwned Brands (Private Label)Dept. HBCDept. OTCAmazonPredictions and ForecastsMergersEconomyInternational - UKPartnershipsTechnology & InnovationGovernmentWalmart 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Kroger to sell specialty pharmacy division The grocer is parting ways with the healthcare unit as it focuses its attention on overcoming regulatory opposition to its planned merger with Albertsons. Grocery Dive March 19, 2024March 19, 2024 < 1 min read KrogerDept. PharmacyRegional GroceryMergersHealth & WellnessAlbertsons / Safeway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Kroger, Albertsons Fire Back At FTC Kroger and Albertsons have argued in separate legal filings that the federal Trade Commission (FTC) is misguided and flat-out wrong in opposing their $24.6 billion merger. Both retailers contend that the FTC, in suggesting that the deal would give the combined companies an unfair competitive advantage, ignores the fact that they would also be competing […] MorningNewsBeat March 18, 2024March 18, 2024 2 min read KrogerGovernmentRegional GroceryAlbertsons / SafewayAssociatesMarketing: In StoreMergersLegal & CriminalCompetitionTargetAmazonDivestituresCostcoBrick and MortarPredictions and ForecastsWalmart 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Kroger and Albertsons hit back at the FTC The regulatory agency has mischaracterized competition and labor dynamics in the grocery industry in seeking to block their merger, the grocers said in filings this week. Grocery Dive March 15, 2024March 15, 2024 < 1 min read Regional GroceryKrogerGovernmentAlbertsons / SafewayCompetitionMergersAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Purple, Tempur Sealy Settle Mattress Firm Acquisition Concerns Purple Innovation, Inc., maker of the Purple mattress, and Tempur Sealy International, Inc., have established new partnership parameters amid Tempur Sealy’s planned acquisition of Mattress Firm. The companies also have “amicably resolved” their “various intellectual property disputes,” according to a Purple press release. Tempur Sealy initially announced its plans to acquire Mattress Firm in May […] Retail TouchPoints March 13, 2024March 13, 2024 2 min read AcquisitionPartnershipsTechnology & InnovationPress ReleaseMarketing: Social MediaConsumersInternationalMergersResults & InvestmentMarketing: In StoreStrategyGovernmentPredictions and ForecastsOperations & Supply ChainExecutivesBrick and MortarUnilever 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Court sets late August start date for hearing on Kroger-Albertsons merger A federal judge in Oregon will decide during the proceeding whether to grant the FTC’s request to block the transaction. Grocery Dive March 12, 2024March 21, 2024 < 1 min read Regional GroceryMergersKrogerAlbertsons / SafewayGovernment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Hearing to decide next step in Kroger, Albertsons merger set for August Oregon case would block the merger while the FTC conducts an in-house hearing 0 Author Missing March 12, 2024March 12, 2024 < 1 min read MergersRegional GroceryKrogerAlbertsons / SafewayGovernment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Kroger/Albertsons vs. FTC Court Case Scheduled For Late August Mark your calendars. Set your alarm. August 26, 2024, has been set foe the beginning of the trial that will determine whether the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will be able to block Kroger’s $24.6 acquisition of Albertsons. The trial will take place in the Us District Court in Portland, Oregon, and is expected to last […] MorningNewsBeat March 12, 2024March 12, 2024 2 min read Albertsons / SafewayRegional GroceryKrogerGovernmentBrick and MortarAssociatesConsumersAcquisitionPredictions and ForecastsCostcoDivestituresC&S Wholesale GrocersAmazonWalmartHoliday & EventsMergersPiggly WigglyUnilever 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Finance Kroger stock jumps following Q4 earnings report CEO McMullen disappointed with FTC effort to block Albertsons merger but not surprised “given the current political environment” 0 Author Missing March 9, 2024March 9, 2024 < 1 min read Results & InvestmentKrogerGovernmentSustainabilityRegional GroceryMergersExecutivesAlbertsons / Safeway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Kroger reports improved profit line as it girds for battle with FTC The grocer is determined to overcome the government’s effort to stop its merger with Albertsons but sees room to grow even if it can’t consummate the deal, its CEO said. Grocery Dive March 8, 2024March 8, 2024 < 1 min read GovernmentKrogerRegional GroceryMergersExecutivesAlbertsons / Safeway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Kroger Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2023 Results, Announces Guidance for 2024 Comments from Chairman and CEO Rodney McMullen. "Kroger achieved strong 2023 results, in line with our long-term growth model and built upon three consecutive years of historic growth. Kroger March 7, 2024March 8, 2024 9 min read KrogerResults & InvestmentPredictions and ForecastsAssociatesDept. FuelShoppersDept. Fresh PreparedDept. DeliHealth & WellnessSustainabilityEconomyGovernmentConsumersOperations & Supply ChainStrategyDept. PharmacyMarketing: BrandDept. FreshReturnsMergersOwned Brands (Private Label)PartnershipsDept. GroceryDept. DairyDept. BeverageData & InsightsExecutivesMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationWeatherCustomer ExperienceCompetitionPress ReleaseUnileverDivestituresDept. PerimeterAlbertsons / SafewayDept. BakeryTargetRegional GroceryDept. Natural / OrganicDept. HBCBrick and MortarDeliveryTrends: ConsumerTechnology & InnovationMarketing: TradeMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: In StoreESG and CSR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Channel: Mass Department: Consumer Durables Department: Nonfood Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Merchandising Operations & Supply Chain Target’s April 2024 Circle Sale was its largest by sales lift Track General Merchandise spending free Access chart in Dash. Target’s April Circle Sale generated 7% more sales than the weekly average in the previous 4 weeks according to Earnest credit card data. This represents a 2 point acceleration in the Circle Sale’s contribution to Target’s topline compared to Target’s October sale. Target Circle is a […] Written by Earnest Research April 25, 2024April 25, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Stores & Formats TikTok Shop customers spend more at lower ticket apparel retailers Download full TikTok Shop report Access TikTok and Panel data in Dash. TikTok Shop customers spent 26% of their apparel wallet on Off-Price Department Stores and 11% on Fast Fashion in the 12-months ended February 2024, compared to 24% and 7% for the average shopper. Conversely, TikTok Shop users spent less than their peers at […] Written by Earnest Research April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Corporate Finance Corporate Purpose ESG Media & Marketing Data & Insights Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Associates & Employees Where Does One U.S. Tax Dollar Go? See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Where Does One U.S. Tax Dollar Go? This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on Apple or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Come tax season, a common refrain is: “what do my taxes even […] Written by Visual Capitalist April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Technology & Innovation AI boosts innovation in ingredient selection, formulation AI could minimize the traditional trial-and-error approach in product development. Written by Supermarket Perimeter April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Data & Insights Trends & External Forces Google Won’t Pull Cookies In 2024 Google announces it’s delaying its self-imposed deadline to deprecate third-party cookies on Chrome for the third time. The post Google Won’t Pull Cookies In 2024 appeared first on AdExchanger. Written by AdExchanger April 23, 2024April 24, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked