Channel: Dollar/Value DG pilots mobile health clinics GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. – Dollar General is introducing mobile health care services via a trial program with partner DocGo Inc. DocGo On-Demand clinics, hosted in vans in store parking lots, are staffed by clinicians who can perform tests, prescribe medications, provide urgent care and treat common ailments in adults and children. Dollar General said customers can […] MMR January 23, 2023January 23, 2023 2 min read Dollar GeneralHealth & WellnessBrick and MortarDept. HBCConsumersExecutivesPepsiCoKellogg'sPartnershipsResults & InvestmentProcter & GambleUnileverOwned Brands (Private Label)NestleGeneral MillsDept. PharmacyCoca ColaAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Nestle to add production lines in Wisconsin plant The company is investing $43 million in its Eau Claire facility. Food Business News January 18, 2023January 18, 2023 < 1 min read Nestle 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass The Weekly Closeout: Pink Sauce to hit Walmart shelves and Emma Chamberlain is the face of Lancôme Dave’s Gourmet is producing the TikTok sauce sensation while beauty company Lancôme courts a younger generation. RetailDive January 13, 2023January 13, 2023 < 1 min read WalmartTikTokNestleMarketing: SocialDept. HBC 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Kit Kat unveils Caramel and Biscoff NPD – and brings back vegan bar ‘We are delighted to introduce new and revamped flavours across our range of products’, said KitKat The Grocer January 13, 2023January 13, 2023 < 1 min read Health & WellnessNestle 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Freshly ceases meal delivery business Freshly is halting its direct-to-consumer meal delivery business. The company, which was acquired by Nestle in 2020, updated its website in late December to reflect the change. SMP Delivery January 11, 2023January 11, 2023 < 1 min read DeliveryNestleConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Wakefern seeking diverse private label suppliers KEASBEY, N.J. – Wakefern Food Corp. today announced its Own Brands Supplier Diversity Summit. The latest summit is an open call to diverse private label manufacturers to source exciting new and trending food and beverage products for potential addition to Wakefern’s award-winning Bowl & Basket and Wholesome Pantry store brands portfolio. Certified Diverse private label […] MMR January 10, 2023January 10, 2023 2 min read WakefernOwned Brands (Private Label)InclusivityDept. GroceryVendorsTechnology & InnovationConsumersDept. BeverageExecutivesDept. BabyDept. FreshMerchandisingNestlePartnershipsBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Convenience Foodservice Drives Wawa’s Winning Ways Success does leave clues and Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® believes, “one company has picked up more clues than any ‘right’ clues than any other and the numbers prove it out. That company Johnson says is convenience store / restaurant Wawa.” Currenlty operating in only seven states, Wawa is […] Grocerant Guru January 8, 2023January 8, 2023 3 min read WaWaTechnology & InnovationDept. GroceryData & InsightsStore LocationConsumersMarketing: SocialShoppersBrick and MortarEconomyDept. FreshDept. BeverageDept. Adult BevPredictions and ForecastsRestaurantsDept. PerimeterMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionNestleResults & InvestmentDept. FuelMarketing: UGCStrategyMarketing: Brand 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Freshly shutting down meal deliveries Nestle CEO says DTC model was “too narrow.” Food Business News January 6, 2023January 6, 2023 < 1 min read NestleExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Inside Bean Box’s Holiday Strategy and Partnership With Walmart Since 2014, Bean Box has helped consumers discover and develop a love for gourmet coffee, sourced from some of the world’s best specialty coffee roasters. Its products focus on discovery, curation, and the tasting experience, and while it has reached a wide audience through its direct-to-consumer (D-to-C) model, until late 2021, the brand hadn’t really […] Matthew Berk January 4, 2023January 4, 2023 3 min read Dept. BeverageWalmartHoliday & EventsConsumersStrategyPartnershipsOperations & Supply ChainDept. NonfoodInsight ProvidersMarketing: In StoreBrick and MortarPackagingPepsiCoExecutivesDept. GroceryStore LocationDeliverySustainabilityThick DataNestle 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Nestlé’s CMO shares her strategy for accelerating digital transformation at scale Google’s Official Digital Marketing Publication. Explore why digital transformation is the driving force behind Nestlé’s global marketing strategy. Google December 25, 2022December 26, 2022 < 1 min read StrategyExecutivesGoogle 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Allyson Felix’s Saysh expands to Canada Following its northward expansion, the direct-to-consumer brand wants to widen its global footprint further. RetailDive December 21, 2022December 21, 2022 < 1 min read NestleInternational - North AmericaConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Nestle to add production hub in Ukraine Company to invest nearly $43 million in the facility. Food Business News December 15, 2022December 15, 2022 < 1 min read Nestle 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Nestle establishing new marketing policies Will restrict marketing to children under the age of 16. Food Business News December 8, 2022December 8, 2022 < 1 min read Nestle 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Retailers Focus On Customer Experience With Store Remodelling At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, it seemed as if the demise of physical retail was imminent. With stores forced to close, the popularity of e-commerce accelerated and many retailers wondered if in-store shopping would ever return. So far, such fears are proving unfounded – in the U.S., foot traffic has continued to rise, […] RangeMe November 22, 2022November 22, 2022 4 min read ShoppersCustomer ExperienceConsumersBrick and MortarSustainabilityNestleVendorsMarketing: In StoreTargetOmnichannelCOVID19WalmartFlagship StoresMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationDept. BeverageTechnology & InnovationData & InsightsStrategyTikTokDept. NonfoodMarketing: SocialOperations & Supply ChainResults & InvestmentStore LocationMetaversePartnershipsPredictions and ForecastsPricing & PromotionsTech: AR and VRRestaurantsMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionDept. HBCDept. GroceryDeliveryData VisualizationAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events Bloomingdale’s debuts virtual department store for the holidays A multi-branded space features shopping experiences from Ralph Lauren, Nespresso and Chanel. RetailDive November 21, 2022November 21, 2022 < 1 min read Holiday & EventsNestleDept. Apparel 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Nestle to make food and beverage nutrition ‘transparent’ Will utilize Health Star Rating as benchmark for its products. Food Business News November 18, 2022November 18, 2022 < 1 min read Dept. BeverageNestleDept. GroceryPredictions and ForecastsHealth & Wellness 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Agencies & Vendors Walmart ranks No. 1 in 2022 Kantar PoweRanking NEW YORK — Walmart took the top spot in Kantar’s PoweRanking report for the 26th consecutive year, a feat that Kantar calls a testament to the retailer’s strength, scale, and focus over time. PoweRanking is the industry’s leading assessment of best-in-class manufacturers and retailers. Chosen by their peers, leaders are ranked on a range of […] MMR November 17, 2022November 18, 2022 2 min read Insight ProvidersWalmartPepsiCoSustainabilityPartnershipsDept. HBCESG and CSRData & InsightsKrogerNestleAmazonShoppersTargetThick DataUnileverDept. GroceryCPG: Adult BeverageConsumersDept. NonfoodHealth & WellnessStrategyMarketing: BrandPredictions and ForecastsCoca ColaConsultingCostcoExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer 5 Ways Luxury Brands Can Retain Vital Customers The recession clock is ticking, and it’s gets louder as it ticks faster. JP Morgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon told CNBC that a recession is all but inevitable. Others may argue that the recession has already hit, based on the traditional definition as two consecutive quarters of negative GDP growth, which occurred earlier this year. […] Branding Strategy November 9, 2022November 9, 2022 8 min read ConsumersMarketing: BrandStrategyEconomyAssociatesShoppersRecommerceExecutivesPhilanthropyTechnology & InnovationResults & InvestmentDept. NonfoodPredictions and ForecastsThick DataDept. ApparelAmazonTargetMarketing: SocialSustainabilityStreamingWalmartPricing & PromotionsCOVID19ESG and CSRNestleConsultingBest BuyBed Bath & BeyondTwitterShopifyOperations & Supply ChainMeta (Facebook)Marketing: In StoreOwned Brands (Private Label) 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Big name brands star in Nestlé Confectionery Christmas range 2022 This year Nestlé Confectionery will continue to build on its Christmas range from big name brands, with the return of festive favourites and a wealth of innovation for shoppers to enjoy. Synonymous with Christmas, Quality Street had a great 2021 securing the top spot as No.1 twistwrap brand, performing ahead of the category +10.4%. This […] Talking Retail November 3, 2022November 3, 2022 < 1 min read Holiday & EventsDept. BakeryNestleTechnology & InnovationShoppers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category King-Casey Can Help your Company Drive Top-Line Growth Do you have a convenience store that needs to break out of the past and jump into the present? Are you looking a Customer Ahead? If so, Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® believes you just might want to reach out too Howland Blackiston, and his team at King-Casey. Below […] Grocerant Guru November 2, 2022November 2, 2022 6 min read Dept. GroceryData & InsightsRestaurantsStrategyDept. BeverageConsumersBOPISShoppersDept. FreshDept. FuelMarketing: SocialDept. Natural / OrganicOperations & Supply ChainWaWaTechnology & InnovationCustomer ExperienceDeliveryBrick and MortarCOVID19Dept. BakeryDept. OTCDept. PerimeterMarketing: In StoreMarketing: ShopperMerchandisingNestleSustainabilityDept. Fresh PreparedAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Inside the store: Dom’s Kitchen & Market’s second Chicago store The newest location from the grocery startup led by veteran executive Bob Mariano is 50% larger than its first shop and focuses on being a destination for meals and gourmet experiences. Grocery Dive November 2, 2022November 2, 2022 < 1 min read Store LocationNestleExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Merchandising Growth equity fund invests $10 million in cookie shop Chip City Cookies offers a rotating weekly menu of gourmet cookies. Food Business News October 26, 2022October 26, 2022 < 1 min read Pricing & PromotionsNestleDept. Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food How Nestle New Business Ventures sparks fresh innovation Nestle USA is leveraging its 30,000-strong workforce to spark fresh innovation. Its New Business Ventures group partners with teams across the organization to encourage “what if” projects, lending expertise on early-stage trends to test new products and business models that appeal to the evolving tastes of consumers. Launched in 2017, Nestle’s open channel innovation platform […] Food Business News October 25, 2022October 25, 2022 3 min read Technology & InnovationNestleDept. Fresh 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 3
Department: Food Evolution of Marketing and 20 Years of Marketoonist Last Friday marked 20 years of Marketoonist. On October 21, 2002, I published my very first marketing cartoon, then called Brand Camp. It was a cartoon on the 8 Types of Brand Managers. I had just started as an Associate Marketing Manager at General Mills, working on Yoplait. I emailed this first cartoon to 35 […] Tom Fishburne October 23, 2022October 23, 2022 4 min read Fun & HumorGeneral MillsDept. NonfoodAssociatesNestleInternational - UKDept. Frozen 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy How Strong Parent Brands Impact Family Brands Bloomberg Hyperdrive, a newsletter on the ideas that are reshaping the automotive industry, interviewed the CEO of Harley-Davidson, Jochen Zeitz. The subject of the interview was the spinning-off of Harley’s electric bike division – LiveWire. Within a discussion on finances, stock prices and the rationale for the spinoff, the interview turned out to be a […] Branding Strategy October 19, 2022October 19, 2022 3 min read StrategyMarketing: BrandShoppersExecutivesOperations & Supply ChainInternationalCOVID19Marketing: SocialDept. ApparelUnileverDept. NonfoodMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionNestlePredictions and ForecastsSustainabilityTechnology & InnovationConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events 1-800-FLOWERS.COM Aims to Provide 500K Meals Through Holiday Hunger Relief 1-800-FLOWERS.COM has partnered with the domestic hunger relief nonprofit Feeding America on a holiday campaign to combat food insecurity in the U.S., with a goal of providing at least 500,000 meals to people in need. Through Dec. 24, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM will donate 20% of net proceeds from every purchase of a gift from its Season of […] Retail TouchPoints October 18, 2022October 18, 2022 2 min read Holiday & EventsDept. GroceryPartnershipsEconomyESG and CSRPhilanthropyDept. FreshConsumersResults & InvestmentData & InsightsDept. BeverageMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationNestlePricing & PromotionsConsulting 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Häagen-Dazs’ Big Night In research gives retailers food for thought According to new research commissioned by Häagen-Dazs, more than a third (37%) of convenience store shoppers would choose a Big Night In (BNI) over going to a pub, bar or restaurant to save money over the next six months, with one-in-three already hosting a BNI at least once a week. As more and more people […] Talking Retail October 18, 2022October 18, 2022 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationNestleDept. GroceryShoppersRestaurants 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
Department: Food Mushrooms Truly are Magic for Retail and Foodservice I recently went down a mushroom rabbit-hole. And not the kind you may be imagining. It all started with RangeMe’s Q2 Retail Roundup Report, in which I learned that the keyword “mushroom” was trending on RangeMe among food, beverage, health and beauty care retail buyers in the United States. After digging deeper into the data, […] RangeMe October 13, 2022October 13, 2022 6 min read Dept. FreshDept. GroceryHealth & WellnessVendorsTrends: Food and BeverageDept. BeverageConsumersDept. HBCCOVID19Dept. DairyDept. NonfoodBrick and MortarDept. Natural / OrganicTechnology & InnovationDept. RefrigeratedDept. Fresh PreparedNestleData & InsightsSustainabilityPredictions and ForecastsDept. Perimeter 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Au Bon Pain Supporting National Breast Cancer Foundation is a Good Thing In 2022 50.5% of the U.S. population consist of women. There is no doubt that women are important and Au Bon Pain is extending their brand relevance to support National Breast Cancer Foundation during October. Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® believes extending your brand while doing ‘good things’ is […] Grocerant Guru October 13, 2022October 13, 2022 3 min read Dept. GroceryMarketing: SocialData & InsightsDept. FreshDept. PerimeterTechnology & InnovationPhilanthropyMeta (Facebook)ConsultingDept. BakeryTwitterNestleOperations & Supply ChainESG and CSRTech: AIDeliveryTrends: TechAI / ML 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Younger consumers view brands less favorably Major brands like M&M, Doritos and KitKat rank within Gen Zs most favored brands. Food Business News October 4, 2022October 4, 2022 < 1 min read ConsumersPepsiCoNestle 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Department: Nonfood Corporate Strategy Corporate Finance ESG Media & Marketing Agencies & Vendors Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Holiday & Events Operations & Supply Chain Millennials Dominated Holiday Shopping Spend — Here’s What it Means for 2023 In a year when holiday spending on gifts, travel and entertainment was down 1 percent from the year prior, one age group bucked that trend in a huge way. Millennials, perhaps aided by increased incomes due to “The Great Reshuffle,” told us it would spend a whopping 11 percent more than it did in 2021, […] Written by Kelly Pedersen January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Department: Consumer Durables ESG Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Holiday & Events Operations & Supply Chain Stores & Formats Retail Traffic Trends #112: Consumer Habits 2023 While some trends come and go, there were a few trends that have stayed with consumers throughout the year. As online shopping continues to be a popular choice for consumers, physical stores can offer shoppers perks that e-commerce can’t replicate. This week we look at trends to increase foot traffic and customer loyalty. […] Written by Doorcounts January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery - Natural Channel: Grocery - Natural Data & Insights Technology & Innovation Stores & Formats Just Walk Out gives Whole Foods stores an edge, data shows The two stores in the chain outfitted with Amazon’s checkout-free technology did better in some ways than nearby locations without the automated system during the second half of 2022, Placer.ai found. Written by Grocery Dive January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Channel: Grocery Department: Food Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces ShopRite adds online filters to help shoppers choose products and recipes The improvements are intended to help shoppers find products and recipes that meet specific criteria, such as dairy-free, vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free. Written by Grocery Dive January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Department: Nonfood Data & Insights Technology & Innovation 7 online grocery trends for retailers to watch Online grocery shopping is here to stay. Top online grocery trends include AI tools, drone delivery, data security, and ready-made meals. Written by Future of Commerce January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked