CPG: Food Lean Cuisine lights up freezer aisle with Regina Hall for first campaign in 4 years Made with VML New York, the effort marks a substantial increase in marketing investment for the Nestlé-owned brand. MarketingDive March 18, 2024March 18, 2024 < 1 min read NestleOwned Brands (Private Label)Results & Investment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Häagen-Dazs Celebrates Trailblazing Women With The Rose Project In an ode to the unsung heroes of our time, Häagen-Dazs proudly unveils The Rose Project’s latest champions. These exceptional women, dubbed the “Women Who Don’t Hold Back,” are paving the way for a brighter future. And now, the search for the next wave of inspirational figures begins, as nominations open for The Rose Project […] RetailWire March 8, 2024March 8, 2024 < 1 min read NestlePredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Reasons Why Grocerants Are Gaining Steam It is at the intersection of cooking dinner/a meal at home, ordering takeout, or buying fresh prepared meals or meal components from a grocery store, restaurant, convenience store, dollar store etc. that the concept of the “grocerant,” continues to thrive in the minds-eye of the consumer according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, […] Grocerant Guru March 6, 2024March 6, 2024 3 min read ConsumersData & InsightsDept. GroceryDept. Fresh PreparedDept. FreshRestaurantsDept. DeliHealth & WellnessPredictions and ForecastsBrick and MortarDept. PerimeterPackagingMarketing: In StoreNestlePepsiCoShoppersSustainabilityMerchandisingTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Nestle launches ice cream-inspired variations of its big brands Nestlé has launched a new range of ice cream inspired sharing bags, featuring Aero, Milkybar, Munchies and Rowntree’s Randoms. Nestlé has announced its new range for 2024, the latest sharing bag selection, inspired by popular Ice Cream flavours. Neapolitan flavour Aero Melts, Munchies Cookie Dough… This story continues at Nestle launches ice cream-inspired variations of […] Talking Retail February 29, 2024February 29, 2024 < 1 min read NestleDept. FrozenPredictions and ForecastsDept. Bakery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Report: Amazon.com US Sales Will Surpass $640B in 2024 Amazon.com U.S. retail sales will total $641.3 billion in 2024, an increase of 19.9 percent or $106.6 billion from 2023, according to a new report from digital retail consultancy Momentum Commerce that tracks Amazon’s U.S. retail sales as well as hundreds of Amazon product categories. According to the report, the following top-level, physical goods categories […] Melissa Campanelli February 27, 2024February 27, 2024 2 min read Predictions and ForecastsAmazonDept. BeverageNestleDept. Toys & GamesDept. PetDept. NonfoodDept. HBCData & InsightsConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Nestle feeling the effects of worst inflation in decades Company sees improvement in fourth quarter of 2023. Food Business News February 26, 2024February 26, 2024 < 1 min read NestleEconomy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Consumers Flex Their Muscles, And Some Companies Respond From the Associated Press: “Inflation has changed the way many Americans shop. Now, those changes in consumer habits are helping bring down inflation. “Fed up with prices that remain about 19%, on average, above where they were before the pandemic, consumers are fighting back. In grocery stores, they’re shifting away from name brands to store-brand […] MorningNewsBeat February 26, 2024February 26, 2024 2 min read ConsumersDept. GroceryEconomyShoppersBrick and MortarDept. DairyGovernmentNestlePredictions and ForecastsDept. FreshDept. BeverageCOVID19Pricing & PromotionsMarketing: Trade 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Marc Lore Brings Wonder Food Hall to Pennsylvania Walmart Retail TouchPoints February 23, 2024February 29, 2024 3 min read Data & InsightsWalmartDept. GroceryPredictions and ForecastsStore LocationRestaurantsDeliveryNestleDept. FreshAcquisitionResults & InvestmentMarketing: Social MediaConsumersBlueApronTechnology & InnovationPartnershipsDept. Bakery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery SpartanNash rolls out new premium private brand The company says its latest label offers “gourmet flavors” with products including frozen pizzas, pastas, sauces, dressings and spices. Grocery Dive February 21, 2024February 21, 2024 < 1 min read SpartanNashRegional GroceryOwned Brands (Private Label)Pricing & PromotionsNestle 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Nestlé Cereals launches first Nesquik UK media campaign Nestlé Cereals is launching its first ever Nesquik media campaign to support its cereal portfolio. The new campaign launched in February and promotes Nesquik’s non-HFSS cereal portfolio – Nesquik Chocolate, Nesquik Mix and Nesquik Choco Waves – highlighting Nesquik’s nutritional attributes, whole grains, B vitamins,… This story continues at Nestlé Cereals launches first Nesquik UK […] Talking Retail February 19, 2024February 19, 2024 < 1 min read NestleInternational - UKPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Podcast: How to leverage personalization to generate grocery revenue SN sat down with Mercatus COO Sylvain Perrier to talk about AI, personalization, and loyalty 0 Author Missing February 7, 2024February 7, 2024 < 1 min read Marketing: Direct & PersonalizationPodcastsTechnology & InnovationAINestleMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food KitKat Chunky White and Lotus Biscoff reunite After a successful run last year, the bar will hit all stores nationwide in February. “We are thrilled to unveil these new flavours in our KitKat range,” said assistant brand manager for KitKat, Torin Zieboll, “We know KitKat enthusiasts nationwide look forward to exciting new… This story continues at KitKat Chunky White and Lotus Biscoff […] Talking Retail February 6, 2024February 6, 2024 < 1 min read NestlePredictions and ForecastsBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Nestle makes additional layoffs in Ohio Second round of cuts. Food Business News February 2, 2024February 2, 2024 < 1 min read Nestle 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Aero presents choco-hazelnut flavour Nestlé Confectionery has launched the new Aero choco-hazelnut flavour sharing bar. “We can’t wait to share the heavenly combination of Aero and hazelnut”, said assistant brand manager for Aero Michael Kehoe, “Aero’s iconic light and airy chocolate bubbles have been loved worldwide for decades, and… This story continues at Aero presents choco-hazelnut flavour Or just […] Talking Retail January 30, 2024January 30, 2024 < 1 min read NestleDept. BakeryPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Nonfood Are Generalists Pushing Out Pet Supply Pure Players? Pet supplies saw immense growth in 2023, with GMV among top retailers up 16% vs 2022. Generalists Amazon and Walmart contributed largely to the category’s growth, growing their market share at the expense of pet supply pure players, Petco and Chewy. Amazon saw the largest market share gains in the category, up +2.2 pp, while […] 0 Author Missing January 25, 2024January 25, 2024 2 min read Dept. PetData & InsightsWalmartDept. GroceryAmazonCostcoChewyTargetNestle 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Giant Food to open store in Maryland LANDOVER, Md. — Giant Food, the leading greater Washington, D.C., regional grocery chain, announces the grand opening of a new Maryland store located at 5320 Zenith Overlook in Bethesda. Doors officially open at 6 a.m. on Friday, January 26. The opening brings a new pharmacy to the Bethesda community along with amenities, including full-service meat and seafood departments, an expanded gourmet cheese selection, expansive […] MMR January 24, 2024January 24, 2024 2 min read Dept. GroceryRegional GroceryStore LocationAhold DelhaizeDept. FreshDept. PharmacyDept. Fresh PreparedRestaurantsMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionPartnershipsDept. DeliBrick and MortarExecutivesPricing & PromotionsPredictions and ForecastsDept. DairyNestleMarketing: Social MediaAssociatesDept. HBCDept. OTCUnilever 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Your Views: Contrarian Views Yesterday we had a piece about how how ESG (environmental, social and governance) and DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) have lost their luster with many companies. One MNB reader responded: First of all, I appreciate your nuanced position on ESG and DEI, which is in keeping with your ability to see all sides of any […] MorningNewsBeat January 17, 2024January 17, 2024 10 min read Health & WellnessGovernmentTrends: Food and BeverageDept. FreshDept. GroceryESG and CSRConsumersShoppersDept. FrozenTechnology & InnovationReturnsCompetitionLegal & CriminalEconomyDept. PetPackagingAssociatesPredictions and ForecastsKraftHeinzAmazonMarketing: Social MediaDept. DairyInclusivityDept. ApparelDept. Natural / OrganicMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionResults & InvestmentAlimentation Couche-TardMerchandisingNestleOperations & Supply ChainDept. RefrigeratedStore LocationStrategySustainabilityDept. HBCDeliveryData & InsightsBOPISAgencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Microsoft launches a Pro plan for Copilot Microsoft evidently envisions Copilot, the umbrella brand for its portfolio of AI-powered, content-generating technologies, becoming a significant future revenue line-item. And that’s perhaps not far off base; according to the company, more than 40% of the Fortune 100 participated in its Copilot early access program. But given the enormous cost of running GenAI models in […] TechCrunch January 15, 2024January 16, 2024 < 1 min read NestleTechnology & InnovationAIPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Worth Reading: The Devolution Of “Plant-Based” The Atlantic – which is fast becoming one of my favorite reads – has a story about how “plant-based” has become a description that has lost all meaning. An excerpt: “The ‘plant-based’ label lives on in virtually every food product imaginable: instant ramen, boxed mac and cheese, Kraft singles, KitKat bars, even queso. You can […] MorningNewsBeat January 10, 2024January 10, 2024 < 1 min read Health & WellnessTrends: Food and BeverageDept. GroceryPredictions and ForecastsPackagingKraftHeinzDept. FreshDept. DairyNestleDept. Adult BevDept. BeverageDelivery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights E-commerce Solutions Companies Mercatus and Stor.ai To Merge It was announced this morning that Relationshop-owned Store.ai and Mercatus Technologies have finalized a merger. Here’s how the announcement was framed: “The newly merged company will be called Mercatus, a testament to the equity the eCommerce brand has achieved in the grocery sector, and will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of Relationshop Inc. “The […] MorningNewsBeat January 9, 2024January 9, 2024 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationAIMergersExecutivesResults & InvestmentMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationShoppersPredictions and ForecastsPartnershipsNestleMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionData & Insights 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Arguments Against the Kroger-Albertsons Deal Felix B. Chang, a Professor at the University of Cincinnati College of Law and Visiting Professor at Ohio State University Mortiz College of Law who specializes in antitrust, has a piece in the Yale Journal on Regulation in which he makes an argument that Kroger should not be allowed to complete its proposed $24.6 billion […] MorningNewsBeat January 2, 2024January 2, 2024 2 min read KrogerRegional GroceryGovernmentAlbertsons / SafewayMergersAssociatesConsumersCompetitionAcquisitionWalmartBrick and MortarPredictions and ForecastsDept. GroceryLegal & CriminalCostcoNestleResults & InvestmentTechnology & InnovationAmazonUnileverDept. Natural / Organic 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Grocerant Niche Holiday Meal Deals Check them Out Regular readers of this blog know that Winsight grocery magazine is being rolled into Supermarket News. Last week Russell Redman wrote another very good article for about grocery stores that are offering mix and match bundled grocerant niche Ready-2-Eat and Heat-N-Eat meal deals that save the consumer both time and money. According to Steven […] Grocerant Guru December 10, 2023December 10, 2023 5 min read Holiday & EventsDept. FreshDept. GroceryRegional GroceryData & InsightsDept. BeverageTargetAlbertsons / SafewayDept. Fresh PreparedDept. DairyBOPISDept. DeliHealth & WellnessDept. Natural / OrganicDept. BakeryDeliveryConsumersShoppersThe Fresh MarketBrick and MortarDept. FuelMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionDept. FrozenFood DeliveryInstacartDept. PerimeterDoorDashEconomyInternational - UKTwitterMerchandisingNestleOwned Brands (Private Label)Pricing & PromotionsStrategyDept. Adult BevUbereats 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: HBC Your Views: We All Deserve A Break Today Lots or response to yesterday’s FaceTime, in which I went to McDonald’s to road test the supposedly new-and-improved burgers that have been seven years in the making. MNB reader Barbara Watters wrote: Love the morning FaceTimes. Your McDonald’s segment had me remembering my recent Big Mac a few weeks ago. Blah and bleg. The flavor […] MorningNewsBeat December 7, 2023December 7, 2023 10 min read Dept. PharmacyCVSDept. GroceryAssociatesRestaurantsBrick and MortarHealth & WellnessShoppersDeliveryHoliday & EventsTechnology & InnovationWalmartDept. OTCWeatherPredictions and ForecastsDept. FreshReturnsOperations & Supply ChainWalgreensLegal & CriminalNestlePartnershipsPricing & PromotionsGrubhubEconomyStore LocationFood DeliveryDept. DairyCoca ColaDept. PaperDept. Adult BevResults & Investment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food How Nespresso has made gains in the Keurig-dominated U.S. coffee pod market [[“value”:”Keurig Dr Pepper’s Keurig is the biggest player in the U.S. coffee pod market, but Nestlé’s Nespresso has been steadily gaining market share.”]] CNBC December 1, 2023December 1, 2023 < 1 min read NestleDept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Agencies & Vendors RangeMe Sourcing Campaign is Sweet (and Salty) Success for The Panza One of the benefits of being a RangeMe Starter or Premium subscriber is that you can participate in retailer sourcing campaigns, increasing your chances of getting your products discovered. This is just what Gianna Malatrasi, Co-Founder & CEO of The Panza did. The brand was one of 12 selected by Madeleine Yastrow, Owner of Maddie’s […] RangeMe November 28, 2023November 28, 2023 2 min read VendorsDept. BeverageDept. FreshHealth & WellnessMarketing: Social MediaDept. GroceryCompetitionDept. Natural / OrganicDept. Adult BevDept. FrozenDept. NonfoodExecutivesNestleBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Fast Friendly Service Counts at Convenience Stores The fast-food sector drive-thru has set a standard for service or perceive fast, friendly, convenient service that consumers like. According to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® “elevating customer service in the minds-eye of the consumer that is equal too or better than the ‘drive-thru’ should be the goal of […] Grocerant Guru November 17, 2023November 17, 2023 4 min read Technology & InnovationBrick and MortarConsumersData & InsightsGoogleShoppersDept. GroceryDept. BeverageDept. FuelAcquisitionPredictions and ForecastsSustainabilityBPAssociatesUnileverMarketing: In StoreCustomer ExperienceExecutivesPepsiCoMergersMarketing: OOHMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionNestleResults & InvestmentStore LocationDept. FreshTech: CashierlessTrends: RetailHoliday & Events 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats Dorothy Lane Market breaks ground on its largest store When completed, the independent gourmet grocer’s location in Mason, Ohio, will feature a main level spanning 50,000 square feet and a 9,000-square-foot mezzanine. Grocery Dive November 13, 2023November 13, 2023 < 1 min read Store LocationNestle 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Nestle to lay off 77 in Ohio Cuts will take place between December and August 2024. Food Business News November 8, 2023November 8, 2023 < 1 min read NestlePredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category Food-delivery startup Wonder Group gets $100 million investment from Nestle In this article NES.N-CH Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Wonder Group has bought rights to make dishes from popular restaurants and celebrity chefs, such as Bobby Flay and José Andrés. It’s also developed high-tech kitchen equipment to speed up and simplify cooking. Wonder Group Food-delivery company Wonder Group has gotten a cash infusion […] CNBC November 7, 2023November 7, 2023 4 min read Dept. GroceryRestaurantsNestleWalmartDeliveryResults & InvestmentAmazonTechnology & InnovationAssociatesPartnershipsAcquisitionWhole FoodsDept. BeverageMarketing: OOHBlueApronCOVID19Dept. BabyBrick and MortarExecutivesDept. OTCDoorDashFood DeliveryKrogerDept. Fuel 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Dessert Industry Trends in the US Amid an unsteady economy, there have been concerns that consumers will reduce their spending on indulgences, yet the dessert industry remains stable in growth. Nevertheless, Americans are changing their dessert consumption behaviors. In this article, we’ll explore how consumers are contending with healthy versus indulgent dessert perceptions, the influence of plant-based innovation in sweet treats, […] Mintel October 31, 2023October 31, 2023 5 min read ConsumersData & InsightsHealth & WellnessSustainabilityDept. FrozenTechnology & InnovationTrends: Food and BeverageKraftHeinzDept. GroceryPredictions and ForecastsDept. RefrigeratedDept. FreshDept. DairyDept. BeverageMarketing: Social MediaTargetESG and CSRShoppersInternationalEconomyThick DataNestle 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Trends & External Forces 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. Written by Grocery Dive March 12, 2024March 14, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Channel: Restaurants Department & Category Department: Consumer Durables Department: Food Department: Nonfood ESG Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Merchandising Kids Like to Go Out to Eat ask Chuck E. Cheese Don’t want to cook, don’t want to do dishes, well according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® your kids don’t want you hear you complain about cooking dinner either. Chuck E. Cheese has a new program for that has a great chance to make the entire family happy according […] Written by Grocerant Guru March 11, 2024March 14, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Corporate Finance Publix reports 49% growth in net earnings in FY23 US supermarket chain Publix has reported net earnings of $4.3bn in FY23, marking a 49% increase from FY22’s $2.9bn. The post Publix reports 49% growth in net earnings in FY23 appeared first on Retail Insight Network. Written by Retail Insights Network March 8, 2024March 8, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Corporate Finance Media & Marketing Agencies & Vendors Data & Insights Trends & External Forces Target Q4 2023 Earnings Recap Target reported Q4 and 2023 financial results at its annual investor day on March 5, 2024. Quarterly comp performance improved sequentially from Q2 to Q4, but 2023 ended with comps down -3.7%. Profitability outperformed expectations as the company realized $2B of operating income growth in 2023 and reported notable gross margin improvements. The stock was […] Written by The Harvest Group March 8, 2024March 8, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces CPG: Food Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Channel: Grocery Channel: Mass Department & Category Department: Beverage Department: Food Department: HBC Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Corporate Strategy Corporate Finance ESG Partnerships & Alt Profit Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Retail Operations Associates & Employees Operations & Supply Chain Owned Brands (Private Label) Stores & Formats 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. Written by Kroger March 7, 2024March 8, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked