Technology & Innovation Nine startups named to SnackFutures CoLab Tech cohort Entrepreneurs gain access to Mondelez network of partners and experts. Food Business News October 3, 2023October 3, 2023 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationPartnershipsMondelez 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Change for the Sake of Change Marketers are the first to get bored by their own marketing. Particularly when a new leader joins a brand team, there’s a common bias in marketing that what will drive growth is to change everything everywhere all at once. Given the revolving door of many marketing roles, the cycle can repeat with each leadership […] Tom Fishburne October 1, 2023October 1, 2023 2 min read Fun & HumorPackagingConsumersSponsoredTechnology & InnovationPepsiCoMondelezDept. Fresh 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats Your Views: Turning Radius I got a lot of email yesterday reacting to my FaceTime video decrying, specifically, people who make left turns at corners where signs clearly say “right turn only.” Though Sansolo called me yesterday to point out that I’ve turned into an old man standing on street corners yelling at cars, I thought the point was […] MorningNewsBeat September 28, 2023September 28, 2023 4 min read Store LocationTargetMondelezPredictions and ForecastsGovernmentCOVID19Associates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats Blaming Crime, Target To Close Nine Urban Stores The New York Times reports that Target plans to close nine urban stores in five states, “saying theft at the locations was harming its business and threatening the safety of employees and customers.” The stores include one in New York City and multiple units in San Francisco, Seattle and Portland, Oregon. They all will close […] MorningNewsBeat September 27, 2023September 27, 2023 2 min read TargetBrick and MortarLegal & CriminalStore LocationDept. GroceryAssociatesThick DataSustainabilityResults & InvestmentMondelez 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Ritz-Carlton artfully depicts guests’ self-enrichment journeys in brand refresh The heavily symbolic “Leave Better” pushes against hotel advertising tropes and follows a wide-ranging digital overhaul for the luxury chain. MarketingDive September 27, 2023September 27, 2023 < 1 min read Mondelez 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category Worth Reading: The Pervasive Food Influence of Big Tobacco The Washington Post has an extensive story about a new study suggesting that tobacco companies that “hooked people on cigarettes by making their products more addictive” used those same strategies to get people hooked on processed foods. An excerpt: “In the 1980s, tobacco giants Philip Morris and R.J. Reynolds acquired the major food companies Kraft, […] MorningNewsBeat September 21, 2023September 21, 2023 2 min read Dept. GroceryKraftHeinzHealth & WellnessTechnology & InnovationMondelezExecutivesDept. Dairy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Product Launch of the Year 2023 Winner: Confectionery WINNER! Twirl Xtra Mondelēz International In February, Cadbury expanded its popular Duos range by bringing its bestselling singles product into this increasingly popular format. Twirl Xtra features even more of the velvety Cadbury Twirl chocolate consumers know and love, with two longer pieces of chocolate in each consumer pack. The total duos market is growing by […] Talking Retail September 20, 2023September 21, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. BakeryConsumersMondelezInternational 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Kroger remodels Houston store with Hispanic focus [[“value”:” Kroger has revamped a Signature store in Houston to include several features geared toward the area’s majority Hispanic population, according to reporting from the Houston Chronicle. In addition to bilingual signage, the newly remodeled store also includes some unique product offerings, including the chain’s first-ever assortment of fresh, store-made ceviche. The ceviche […] Supermarket News September 20, 2023September 20, 2023 2 min read KrogerDept. FreshDept. BeverageRegional GroceryStore LocationInternational - North AmericaConsumersMondelezDept. GroceryAlbertsons / SafewayMerchandisingMarketing: In StoreHealth & WellnessPublixDeliveryPartnershipsBrick and MortarDept. ApparelStore FormatDept. DairyDept. FrozenHEBInclusivity 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Mondelez sees opportunity in baked snacks segment Company envisions major growth for Oreo brand. Food Business News September 13, 2023September 13, 2023 < 1 min read Mondelez 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery Instacart’s Item Availability Architecture: Solving for scale and consistency By Michael Prescott This blog post is the last segment in a three-part series that outlines our innovative approach to overcoming inventory challenges, delving into the application of product design, machine learning, and engineering technology. Here are Part-1 and Part-2 of the series if you want to catch up. In the first part of this series, we explored the […] Instacart News September 7, 2023September 7, 2023 8 min read InstacartDeliveryMondelezShoppersMarketing: Social MediaTechnology & InnovationPredictions and ForecastsData & InsightsCOVID19ESG and CSROperations & Supply ChainAITwitterMeta (Facebook)Store LocationCustomer ExperienceMarketing: In StorePricing & PromotionsSustainabilityAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Worth Reading: Aisles Of Lies Yesterday we took note of the lawsuit challenging fast feeders on the grounds that their advertising of various products is not consistent with the actual items. Well, the challenge is spreading. The New Yorker has a piece this week entitled “The Lies In Your Grocery Store,” which describes how one lawyer is targeting products sold […] MorningNewsBeat September 6, 2023September 6, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. Natural / OrganicDept. GroceryLegal & CriminalDept. BeverageTargetShoppersPepsiCoMondelezKellogg'sDept. FreshDept. BakeryConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Creating And Managing Brand Portfolios Many marketers seek to obtain financial benefits from their brands by using the awareness, attitudes, affection, and loyalty associated with these brands by “extending” the brand to new and different products and product categories. Procter and Gamble used its Tide brand, which was associated for many years with a single powdered detergent, to expand into […] Branding Strategy August 28, 2023August 28, 2023 4 min read StrategyMarketing: BrandShoppersConsumersProcter & GambleTechnology & InnovationOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionResults & InvestmentDept. HBCDept. ApparelDept. FreshPredictions and ForecastsDept. NonfoodHealth & WellnessMondelezPricing & PromotionsRestaurants 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables Forever 21 parent and Shein strike deal to distribute both companies’ products [[“value”:” This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Shein has inked a deal with Forever 21’s operator that would allow the fast fashion rivals to distribute each other’s products through both companies’ digital and retail channels, according to a news release Thursday. Under the deal, Shein will hold […] RetailDive August 24, 2023August 24, 2023 2 min read Dept. ApparelPartnershipsShoppersExecutivesAssociatesGovernmentOperations & Supply ChainResults & InvestmentLegal & CriminalConsumersStart UpsBrick and MortarBankruptcyDept. NonfoodTechnology & InnovationMondelezAcquisition 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Independent Retailer + Sellers Conference Announces Session to be Held at ASD Market Week ASD Market Week, the nation’s premier consumer goods trade show connecting retailers and vendors across categories that include home goods, apparel, accessories, beauty and more, will once again welcome the Independent Retailer + Sellers Conference produced by Retail Minded. Among the speakers at the upcoming Independent Retailer + Sellers Conference include the following industry leaders: […] Retail Minded August 17, 2023August 17, 2023 2 min read Technology & InnovationAIAmazonPartnershipsExecutivesConsumersMondelezAcquisitionDept. ApparelDept. HBCDept. NonfoodVendorsMerchandisingOwned Brands (Private Label)Predictions and ForecastsResults & Investment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Walmart hits drone delivery milestone and celebrates with Oreo related publicity stunt Walmart reports that it has surpassed 10,000 safe drone deliveries and is revealing the most popular item delivered in this way – the Oreo Family Size Pack. In celebration of the milestone, the US retail giant has teamed up with Oreo to create a two foot version of the well known cookie and film what […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub August 16, 2023August 16, 2023 2 min read AmazonTechnology & InnovationWalmartMondelezMarketing: Social MediaDeliveryExecutivesTwitterOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Ritz-Carlton revamps digital experience to reflect ‘fresh era’ for the brand The new website’s magazine-style, mobile-friendly format includes editorial content and video components. MarketingDive August 15, 2023August 15, 2023 < 1 min read MondelezDept. Fresh 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Wolverine Worldwide fires CEO as company reports weak Q2 [[“value”:” This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Wolverine Worldwide said Thursday that it has terminated CEO Brendan Hoffman and named Christopher Hufnagel president and CEO. Hufnagel joined the company in 2008, has served as president since May and previously held multiple leadership roles at Wolverine. Hufnagel joined Wolverine in 2008 “and […] RetailDive August 11, 2023August 11, 2023 3 min read ExecutivesDept. ApparelAssociatesOperations & Supply ChainDept. PetInternationalPartnershipsStrategyResults & InvestmentPricing & PromotionsPredictions and ForecastsDivestituresMondelezDept. NonfoodData & InsightsConsumersTargetAcquisition 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Mondelez sees ‘significant impact’ from cakes and pastries sales Company eyes 10% market share. Food Business News August 4, 2023August 4, 2023 < 1 min read Mondelez 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Merchandising Ecommerce Marketing Strategies Driving Digital Shelf Transformation “The digital capabilities required to execute in this domain are playing a crucial role to increase ROI [return on investment] and impact the shopper journey.” — Mert Damlapinar, Principal of CPG Digital Commerce Acceleration, EPAM Systems Digital now affects everything in commerce, and its impact continues to grow. According to Forrester, digitally influenced sales accounted […] Digital Shelf Institute July 31, 2023October 5, 2023 9 min read MerchandisingConsumersTechnology & InnovationData & InsightsMarketing: Retail MediaMarketing: Social MediaPredictions and ForecastsOmnichannelPodcastsShoppersStore LocationStrategyDept. NonfoodOperations & Supply ChainResults & InvestmentInternationalCompetitionDept. HBCDept. GroceryESG and CSRCOVID19GoogleThick DataMarketing: BroadcastMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationMarketing: TradeMondelezPartnershipsAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category Summers Without Hunger deemed a success SALISBURY, N.C. – Food Lion today announced that the Summers Without Hunger campaign surpassed its goal by providing more than 17.5 million meals toward diminishing food insecurity among the grocery retailer’s neighbors and their children. The campaign was aiming to provide 16 million meals this year through its partnership with hunger-relief organization Feeding America and […] MMR July 10, 2023July 10, 2023 2 min read Dept. GroceryAhold DelhaizePartnershipsPhilanthropyShoppersPepsiCoAssociatesKellogg'sKraftHeinzMarketing: In StoreUnileverPress ReleasePredictions and ForecastsGeneral MillsMondelezExecutivesConsumersCoca ColaVendors 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer With Summer in Full Swing Snacking is Top of Mind School is out, families are on planning for vacation, the weather is good with outside activities garnering more and more time and attention. All that means is consumers are looking of meal substitutes, meal replacements, and an excuse to eat all the fun stuff of summer. Restaurants, service deli’s, conveniences store’s all want to fill […] Grocerant Guru July 4, 2023July 4, 2023 3 min read ConsumersDept. GroceryData & InsightsPepsiCoMondelezRestaurantsESG and CSRDept. DeliOwned Brands (Private Label)Technology & InnovationDept. Fresh PreparedWeatherKellogg'sMars Inc.Pricing & PromotionsEconomyStrategyCoca ColaPackagingExecutivesBrick and MortarAldi 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Oreo and Super Mario team up to defeat Bowser with limited-edition cookie The Mondelēz brand and Nintendo franchise are releasing 16 limited-edition cookie embossments, with Bowser being the most rare. MarketingDive June 27, 2023June 27, 2023 < 1 min read Mondelez 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces OffBeat: The Authentic Sunny Randall Longtime MNB readers know that I have a strong affection for the work of mystery writer Robert B. Parker. I met him several times, interviewed him once (in 1986, over beers in the bar of the original Ritz Carlton in Boston, one of the cooler things I’ve done in my career), and I got to […] MorningNewsBeat June 23, 2023June 23, 2023 4 min read GovernmentUnileverSustainabilityShoppersPredictions and ForecastsMondelezMarketing: Social MediaESG and CSRDept. Fresh 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Circana reveals 2022 New Product Pacesetters CHICAGO – Circana, formerly IRI and The NPD Group, has released its 2022 New Product Pacesetters, the 28th annual report revealing the top new product launches across food and beverage and nonfood sectors. The report illustrates the enduring power of CPG innovation, revealing that consumer spending on new product offerings remained elevated last year despite challenges […] MMR June 8, 2023June 12, 2023 4 min read Dept. BeverageConsumersDept. GrocerySustainabilityHealth & WellnessDept. NonfoodTechnology & InnovationProcter & GambleRestaurantsMarketing: Social MediaDept. HBCDept. Adult BevDept. OTCCOVID19Data & InsightsPackagingDept. FreshTrends: Food and BeverageEconomyCoca ColaGooglePricing & PromotionsPepsiCoInclusivityInsight ProvidersMarketing: BrandMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMondelezOperations & Supply ChainStrategyResults & InvestmentShoppersTrends: ManufacturerESG and CSRUnileverDept. LaundryCPG: Adult BeverageDeliveryData VisualizationBig Data 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food CPG companies recognized for efforts to cut GHG emissions General Mills and Mondelez among companies to make inaugural list. Food Business News May 30, 2023May 30, 2023 < 1 min read MondelezGeneral Mills 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Retail TouchPoints Reveals Latest 40 Under 40 Award Winners Retail TouchPoints and Design:Retail have unveiled the 2023 winners of the annual 40 Under 40 Awards, representing a dynamic and diverse class of executives who have contributed to industry progress. The 40 Under 40 Awards have evolved to spotlight the personal and professional accomplishments of executives across the retail industry — from store design to CX […] Retail TouchPoints May 23, 2023May 24, 2023 3 min read ExecutivesTechnology & InnovationOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: Retail MediaOmnichannelRestaurantsCannabisCustomer ExperienceShoppersInternationalMarketing: ShopperStrategyMarketing: Social MediaMerchandisingStreamingMarketing: TradePhilanthropyRecommercePartnershipsMondelezMarketing: BroadcastSustainabilityTrends: RetailAldiCPG: Adult BeverageData & InsightsDept. Adult BevDept. ApparelDept. HBCWalmartIndustry Conferences and EventsLowesAlbertsons / Safeway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Mondelez demonstrates commitment to mindful snacking Company highlights ESG progress in new report. Food Business News May 20, 2023May 20, 2023 < 1 min read MondelezESG and CSR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
International Mondelēz International Advances Its “Snacking Made Right” ESG Goals Confirms progress in mission to lead the future of more sustainable snacking Reaffirms accelerated focus to provide transparent and measurable information for stakeholders on goals, policies, initiatives and programs through credible reporting Continues to create long-term value for business through ongoing investments in sustainability priorities Mondelez May 16, 2023May 17, 2023 < 1 min read InternationalMondelezESG and CSRSustainabilityPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
International Mondelēz International’s SnackFutures Announces Third Cohort of Brands to Participate in CoLab Start-Up Program CoLab is designed to build a venture pipeline of early-stage snack brands This year’s focus is on start-ups that are doing disruptive things to make snacks delicious Nine participants will receive access to Mondelēz International’s experts, global network, and a $20,000 grant Mondelez May 4, 2023May 4, 2023 < 1 min read InternationalDept. GroceryStart UpsMondelezDelivery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Mondelez R&D innovation center opens Company invested $50 million in the facility. Food Business News May 3, 2023May 3, 2023 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationMondelez 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers 5 things top news: Kroger tries to strengthen merger deal The most impactful news in the grocery industry for the week ending April 26 Written by Supermarket News April 30, 2024April 30, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
International Department & Category Department: Food Department: Nonfood ESG International Media & Marketing Trends & External Forces The Carbon Footprint of Major Travel Methods See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. The Carbon Footprint of Major Travel Methods 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. Did you know that transport accounts for nearly one-quarter of global energy-related carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions? This […] Written by Visual Capitalist April 29, 2024April 29, 2024 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
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Amazon expands drone program to Phoenix The company said its also now offering half-price Prime memberships to those using EBT Written by Supermarket News April 24, 2024April 29, 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