Channel: Restaurants Restaurants vs. Grocery Stores: The Battle for the Plate Regular readers of this blog know that for decades, grocery stores reigned supreme as the go-to for meal preparation and home meal replacement. However, the evolving consumer has been migrating. Recent trends show a shift in consumer behavior, with restaurants steadily chipping away at the grocery sector’s market share. According to Steven Johnson Grocerant […] Grocerant Guru April 20, 2024April 20, 2024 4 min read RestaurantsConsumersBrick and MortarDept. GroceryData & InsightsDeliveryDept. FreshStrategyPredictions and ForecastsPartnershipsDept. PerimeterTechnology & InnovationDept. Fresh PreparedDept. Natural / OrganicHealth & WellnessInclusivityNestlePricing & PromotionsTrends: Food and Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Convenience Stores Elevated Fresh Foods Sales Success Crushing Blow for Grocery Deli’s At the intersection of growth fresh food sales specifically Ready-2-Eat and Heat-N-Eat prepared food the convenience store sector is simply trouncing the grocery store sector. In fact, Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® stated, grocery stores should be embarrassed by the way the convenience store sector and garnered share of […] Grocerant Guru April 19, 2024April 19, 2024 3 min read Dept. GroceryBrick and MortarDept. DeliDept. Fresh PreparedData & InsightsDept. FreshShoppersDept. PerimeterDept. Natural / OrganicDept. DairyConsumersEconomyHealth & WellnessMarketing: In StoreNestlePartnershipsPepsiCoRestaurantsAssociatesAlimentation Couche-Tard 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights The Grocerant Guru: Unveiling the Efficiency Engine of the Future – The Rise of Grocerants Steven Johnson is the Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. He has spent years dissecting the ever-evolving food industry landscape. Today, he wants to delve into a niche that’s not only thriving but fundamentally transforming how we source, prepare, and consume food: the grocerant niche. For the uninitiated, grocerants are establishments including […] Grocerant Guru April 16, 2024April 16, 2024 3 min read Data & InsightsDept. GroceryRestaurantsDept. FreshPredictions and ForecastsAssociatesDept. Fresh PreparedDept. DeliShoppersOperations & Supply ChainCustomer ExperienceInternationalSustainabilityBrick and MortarDept. PerimeterMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationMarketing: TradeNestle 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights 16 market research tools and resources to help you think like your consumers So you need an online tool or resource to support your market research and help you understand consumer sentiments – but where do you start? How do you assess the different options? And what even counts as a good tool or resource in the first place? If those questions sound familiar then relax, we just […] GWI (Global Web Index) April 4, 2024April 4, 2024 9 min read Technology & InnovationData & InsightsConsumersThick DataAIDept. NonfoodShoppersInsight ProvidersMarketing: Social MediaTargetESG and CSRGooglePredictions and ForecastsBig DataData VisualizationInternationalPartnershipsCustomer ExperienceGamingOmnichannelPricing & PromotionsStore LocationDept. Adult BevDept. FreshDept. Natural / OrganicTwitterFlagship StoresResults & InvestmentAssociatesNestleMeta (Facebook)Marketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionHealth & WellnessAgencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Hy-Vee Taps Agency Alum as New CMO, Sets Sights on Retail Media Growth Since launching its retail media network, RedMedia, in September 2023, Hy-Vee has been focused on building out its media offerings and capabilities. Now, to support this long-term growth vision, the grocery retailer has hired a new EVP and Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), who also will act as President of RedMedia. Jessica Hendrix will begin her tenure […] Retail TouchPoints March 28, 2024March 28, 2024 2 min read Hy-VeeMarketing: Retail MediaRegional GroceryExecutivesOmnichannelMarketing: Social MediaAgenciesNestleProcter & GamblePredictions and ForecastsOperations & Supply ChainShoppersMerchandisingMarketing: ShopperKraftHeinzDept. GroceryMarketing: Brand 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Hy-Vee hires former Saatchi & Saatchi X chief WEST DES MOINES, IOWA — Hy-Vee, Inc. announced the hiring of Jessica Hendrix to oversee the regional grocery chain’s marketing and retail media network. Hendrix is joining Hy-Vee as executive vice president, chief marketing officer, and president of Hy-Vee’s retail media network, RedMedia, beginning on April 16. She will oversee Hy-Vee’s marketing efforts and serve […] MMR March 27, 2024March 27, 2024 2 min read Hy-VeeRegional GroceryMarketing: Retail MediaExecutivesShoppersMerchandisingAgenciesAssociatesMarketing: ShopperKraftHeinzUnileverNestleOperations & Supply ChainProcter & GambleRestaurantsMarketing: Brand 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Owned Brands (Private Label) PLMA elects new board chair, directors NEW YORK — Kristal Sevcik, vice president of business development at AmeriQual Group LLC, has been elected chairperson of the board of directors of PLMA, the trade association for the global store brands industry. Sevcik, who most recently served as first vice chairperson, was chosen on March 21 at PLMA’s 2024 annual meeting and leadership donference […] MMR March 25, 2024March 25, 2024 < 1 min read Owned Brands (Private Label)Predictions and ForecastsDept. GroceryExecutivesInternationalNestleInclusivityDept. PetDept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces CHPA, Health In Hand Foundation name board members AMELIA ISLAND, Fla. – The Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) and its 501c3 educational arm – the Health In Hand Foundation – today announced the election of new board members to both organizations during the association’s annual Self-Care Leadership Summit (SLS) in Amelia Island, Florida this week. “CHPA is fortunate to have top industry leaders […] MMR March 20, 2024March 20, 2024 2 min read Health & WellnessExecutivesConsumersNestleDept. OTCDept. HBCGovernmentOwned Brands (Private Label)Procter & GambleData & InsightsTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Wonder Group Raises $700M in Funding, Plans 90 Locations by 2026 Former Walmart exec and Jet.com founder Marc Lore and his newest company Wonder Group have raised $700 million from various investors to support its Vision, Capital and People (VCP) plan, which is designed to support the business’ execution and scale, Lore revealed in a LinkedIn post. The funding round was led by existing investors NEA, […] Retail TouchPoints March 20, 2024March 21, 2024 2 min read Technology & InnovationResults & InvestmentStore LocationPredictions and ForecastsDept. GroceryWalmartMarketing: Social MediaRestaurantsPartnershipsMarketing: In StoreSustainabilityDeliveryExecutivesOperations & Supply ChainDept. Fresh PreparedNestleDept. DeliBlueApron 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery New ShopRite includes offerings from Fairway, Gourmet Garage Store features coffee assortment, artisanal cheese, and olive-bar from Fairway, and prepared foods from Gourmet Garage Supermarket News March 20, 2024March 20, 2024 < 1 min read NestleWakefernRegional GroceryMerchandisingDept. DairyDept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
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
Technology & Innovation Data & Insights Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Coca-Cola Sparks AI Transformation With $1.1B Microsoft Cloud Expansion Over the next five years, Coca-Cola will be focused on global productivity and innovation, adopting leading-edge tech with cloud and AI platforms as the foundation. Get the details. Written by Consumer Goods Technology April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Associates & Employees Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Channel: Grocery Channel: Home Improvement Channel: Mass Channel: Restaurants CPG: Food Data & Insights Department: Food Department: HBC Department: Nonfood International Media & Marketing Operations & Supply Chain Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Ranked: The Largest U.S. Corporations by Number of Employees See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. The Largest U.S. Corporations by Number of Employees 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. Revenue and profit are common measures for measuring the size of […] Written by Visual Capitalist April 21, 2024April 21, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Retailer Media Data & Insights Walmart’s new combo will aid suppliers Walmart Luminate and Walmart Connect to become Walmart Luminate Insights Activation Written by Supermarket News April 18, 2024April 18, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Media & Marketing Technology & Innovation Amazon introduces shoppable, ad-supported channel to Prime Video, Freevee The channel leverages Amazon’s “shop the show” technology to enable viewers to easily purchase content seen on their TV screen via a mobile device. Written by MarketingDive April 18, 2024April 18, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Operations & Supply Chain Department: Nonfood ESG Operations & Supply Chain Asics creates a circular shoe, returns program The sporting goods company designed a shoe ready to undergo recycling at the end of its use. Written by RetailDive April 18, 2024April 18, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked