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
Department & Category Whole Foods set to open new store in Overland Park, Kansas [[“value”:” Whole Foods Market is on the verge of opening a new 45,791-square-foot store in Kansas in the city of Overland Park. The store, which opens Nov. 15., will be a relocation of an existing store in the area which has been open since 2007. Related: Whole Foods forecasts top 10 food trends […] Supermarket News October 31, 2023October 31, 2023 2 min read Dept. GroceryWhole FoodsDept. BakeryRegional GroceryDept. FreshDept. BeverageDept. DairyStore LocationDept. PerimeterPredictions and ForecastsDept. Natural / OrganicDept. RefrigeratedPricing & PromotionsDept. Fresh PreparedTrends: Food and BeverageSustainabilityDept. Adult BevPhilanthropyNestleMerchandisingHealth & WellnessConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Agencies & Vendors RangeMe ‘Brings the Food Show’ to Maddie’s Market IN BRIEF: Maddie’s Market, an independent gourmet foods retailer in Highland Park, Ill., sought new pantry items for its assortment that were not available at local chains The retailer worked with RangeMe on a sourcing campaign that delivered product submissions from 320 qualified brands across several categories Owner Maddie Yastrow selected more than a dozen […] RangeMe October 31, 2023October 31, 2023 6 min read VendorsDept. GroceryDept. BeverageShoppersHealth & WellnessMarketing: Social MediaBrick and MortarDept. FreshNestleMerchandisingDept. Natural / OrganicBOPISDept. NonfoodWhole FoodsCompetitionHoliday & EventsPricing & PromotionsMarketing: UGCStore LocationDept. DairyESG and CSROperations & Supply ChainPop UpsPublixExecutivesDept. Adult BevRegional GroceryStrategyTrends: Food and BeverageDept. FrozenCOVID19DeliveryPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Grocers need to know their hybrid purchasers: report [[“value”:” Hybrid purchasing groceries is not just a trend, it’s a new way of life. According to a recent PYMNTS study titled “Changes in grocery shopping habits and perceptions”, more are shopping for food both online and at the physical store (hybrid), especially Millennials and Gen Zers. As they grow older, the lean […] Supermarket News October 27, 2023October 27, 2023 < 1 min read ConsumersTechnology & InnovationShoppersNestleDept. GroceryDept. FreshBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events Aldi offers over 350 curated food items for holiday season BATAVIA, Ill. — Aldi is ringing in the season with the introduction of over 350 festive food offerings – from gourmet cheeses and charcuterie to snacks, wine and beyond – rolling out through the rest of the year. The Aldi holiday food selection is larger than ever before, including over 70 new items with the majority […] MMR October 26, 2023October 26, 2023 2 min read Holiday & EventsRegional GroceryAldiDept. GroceryPricing & PromotionsDept. Adult BevDept. DairyDept. FreshDept. BeverageShoppersBrick and MortarDept. NonfoodDept. ApparelMarketing: Social MediaDeliveryNestleBOPISStore Location 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces What’s Hot and What’s Not for 2024 The ongoing uptick in foods that are better for you and provide you an incremental benefit are still driving the growth in the Ready-2-Eat and Heat-N-Eat fresh prepared grocerant niche according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. If you are planning a new menu, want to introduce a new […] Grocerant Guru October 25, 2023October 25, 2023 5 min read Dept. GroceryDept. FreshHealth & WellnessTrends: Food and BeverageData & InsightsPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Social MediaConsumersDept. BeverageSustainabilityWhole FoodsESG and CSRDept. Fresh PreparedDept. LaundryRegional GroceryMeta (Facebook)PackagingTwitterDept. DairyShoppersTikTokUnileverStrategyRestaurantsDept. Natural / OrganicDept. OTCDept. PerimeterNestleMerchandisingBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Whole Foods Unveils Top 10 Food Trends for 2024 Whole Foods is out with its ninth annual prediction of next year’s 10 most likely food trends – “the coolest cuisine we can look forward to in 2024,” as Food & Wine puts it. They are, according to the Whole Foods Market’s Trends Council: • Put the “Plant” Back in “Plant-Based.” The OGs of plant-based […] MorningNewsBeat October 19, 2023October 19, 2023 4 min read Dept. GroceryWhole FoodsHealth & WellnessTrends: Food and BeverageDept. FreshDept. BeveragePredictions and ForecastsConsumersSustainabilityDept. DairyESG and CSRDept. LaundryPackagingMarketing: Social MediaDept. Fresh PreparedRegional GroceryTikTokUnileverDept. Adult BevShoppersDept. Natural / OrganicDept. NonfoodNestleDept. OTC 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats Farm Stores Drive-Thru Convenience Proves Popular The old adage ‘time is money’ once again is the foundation block help drive growth and success and Farm Stores. Now according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® “Farm Stores is one of the few convenience stores focusing on harassing consumers overwhelming adoption of a drive-thru. That should prove […] Grocerant Guru October 19, 2023October 19, 2023 2 min read Brick and MortarData & InsightsConsumersDept. GroceryDept. FreshStore LocationDept. PerimeterDept. Fresh PreparedDept. BakeryProcter & GambleMarketing: Social MediaRestaurantsDept. BeverageDept. DairyDept. DeliMeta (Facebook)Dept. RefrigeratedNestle 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Netflix expands advertising opportunities, adds live sports sponsorships T-Mobile, Nespresso and Frito-Lay’s Smartfood were revealed as new sponsors for the streamer at Advertising Week New York. MarketingDive October 17, 2023October 17, 2023 < 1 min read StreamingPepsiCoNestle 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food The Service Deli Selling Grocerant Meals and Meal Components Might Save the Grocery Sector Grocery stores are having a bad time stocking the shelves with products legacy food manufactures want them to sell. Grocery stores the ilk of Kroger and Publix like the slotting fees legacy food manufactures pay. In fact, according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® “slotting fees” are the as […] Grocerant Guru October 17, 2023October 17, 2023 6 min read Dept. FreshConsumersDept. Fresh PreparedDept. DeliDept. GroceryData & InsightsShoppersMarketing: Social MediaBrick and MortarCOVID19Dept. PerimeterRestaurantsInternationalDept. DairyPackagingNestleMeta (Facebook)TwitterHealth & WellnessDept. BakeryStore LocationExecutivesMarketing: In StoreKrogerHoliday & EventsMerchandisingDept. OTCEconomyDept. RefrigeratedOperations & Supply ChainDept. Adult BevRegional GroceryPublixPartnershipsESG and CSR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital September online grocery sales down 3% year-over-year to $7.5B [[“value”:” The online grocery market in the U.S. declined 3.1% in September vs. last year, ending the month with $7.5 billion in sales, according to the latest monthly Brick Meets Click/Mercatus Grocery Shopping Survey fielded September 29-30. Declines in order frequency and spending per order contributed to the drop while an expanded base […] Supermarket News October 10, 2023October 10, 2023 3 min read BOPISShoppersDeliveryDept. NonfoodCOVID19ConsumersWalmartData & InsightsMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: TradeNestlePartnershipsPricing & PromotionsThick DataExecutivesAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Village Super Market posts Q4 sales, profit growth [[“value”:” Village Super Market on Wednesday said same-store sales were up 3.2% for the fiscal fourth quarter and 3.5% for the full fiscal year, driven mostly by inflation. The sales gains helped fuel profit growth in the fourth quarter and year, which ended July 29. Quarterly net income rose 21%, to $15.3 million, […] Supermarket News October 6, 2023October 6, 2023 2 min read WakefernRegional GroceryDept. DeliDept. Fresh PreparedNestleDeliveryBrick and MortarOperations & Supply ChainDept. FuelDept. GroceryGovernmentMarketing: In StorePricing & PromotionsEconomyAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Upcoming Global Produce & Floral Show leans into tech [[“value”:” Technology will play a big role in this year’s Global Produce & Floral Show. Running Oct. 19-21 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif., the show will feature new main events, including the future tech pavilion, tech accelerator program, and the food safety and tech exchange. All events got a test […] Supermarket News October 5, 2023October 5, 2023 3 min read Dept. FreshTechnology & InnovationDept. PerimeterDept. GrocerySustainabilityPredictions and ForecastsInternationalPackagingExecutivesTrends: TechStart UpsWalmartGovernmentGrocery OutletOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: In StoreNestleConsumersResults & InvestmentHealth & WellnessAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Global eCommerce Models with Nestlé’s Neel Arora The CPG Guys are joined by Neel Arora, Global Head of eCommerce at Nestlé, the world’s largest food & beverage consumer goods manufacturer. Follow Neel on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neel-arora-60912130/Follow Nestlé on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nestle-s-a-/Follow Nestlé online at: https://www.nestle.com/ Listen to Neel’s colleague Veeral Shah on the CPG Guys at: http://cpgguys.com/veeralshah Neel answers the following questions: […] The CPG Guys September 27, 2023September 27, 2023 2 min read Technology & InnovationAIMarketing: Social MediaPodcastsNestleMarketing: Retail MediaConsumersDept. BeverageData & InsightsShoppersDept. NonfoodDept. GroceryStrategy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category How Occasion Segmentation Powers Growth Market segmentation is fundamental to marketing. Segmentation is evergreen when it comes to building and managing brands. J.M. Smucker, purveyor of jams, jellies, Jif peanut butter, Folgers coffee, Uncrustables, Carnation evaporated milk and pet food items including Milk Bone dog biscuits and Meow Mix, has just purchase Hostess brand snack foods. Hostess makes Twinkies, Ding […] Branding Strategy September 20, 2023September 20, 2023 5 min read Dept. GroceryMarketing: BrandStrategyDept. BeverageShoppersEconomyConsumersDept. ApparelInstacartHealth & WellnessDeliveryTechnology & InnovationPredictions and ForecastsDept. Adult BevData & InsightsAssociatesMarketing: In StoreRestaurantsResults & InvestmentSustainabilityDept. PetDept. DairyExecutivesStart UpsTrends: Food and BeverageBrick and MortarInternational - North AmericaHoliday & EventsNestle 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category Nestle named most valuable food brand Brand Finance’s annual report ranks top food and beverage brands based on brand strength, revenue and royalty rates. Food Business News August 29, 2023August 29, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. GroceryNestleResults & InvestmentDept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Nestle maintains status as the world’s most valuable food brand Analyzing factors like brand strength, revenue and royalty rates to determine brand value, Brand Finance’s annual report has consistently ranked Nestle No. 1 since it was first published in 2015. Supermarket Perimeter August 28, 2023August 28, 2023 < 1 min read NestleDept. GroceryResults & Investment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Nonfood The Weekly Closeout: Petco swings to a loss and Ace Hardware plans 170 stores this year This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. It’s been another week with far more retail news than there is time in the day. Below, we break down some things you may have missed during the week, and what we’re still thinking about. From pumpkin spice’s return to retail, and […] RetailDive August 25, 2023August 25, 2023 5 min read Dept. PetBrick and MortarTechnology & InnovationDept. NonfoodConsumersWalmartExecutivesDept. ApparelLegal & CriminalShoppersResults & InvestmentPress ReleasePartnershipsRestaurantsOperations & Supply ChainHealth & WellnessTargetDollar TreeMerchandisingMarketing: BrandSustainabilityDept. BeverageHoliday & EventsPredictions and ForecastsOwned Brands (Private Label)NestlePricing & PromotionsAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Nestlé Health Science U.S. names Brian Groves CMO HOBOKEN, N.J. – Nestlé Health Science, a leader in nutrition, science and wellness, announced Tuesday the appointment of Brian Groves as chief marketing officer (CMO), effective September 11. With more than 30 years of experience in performance marketing and brand management, Groves will drive business growth and customer satisfaction, delivering on the organization’s digital media […] MMR August 22, 2023August 22, 2023 2 min read Health & WellnessNestleExecutivesConsumersMeta (Facebook)StrategyMarketing: BrandMarketing: Social MediaAmazonPartnershipsDept. PetDept. GroceryShoppersJohnson & Johnson 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food How Häagen-Dazs met its $1.5M commitment to underrepresented creators CMO Elizabell Marquez explained how the brand has supported creators and brought their work into its advertising. MarketingDive August 21, 2023August 21, 2023 < 1 min read NestleExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category Roland Foods acquires gourmet food and ingredients supplier ifiGOURMET to be combined with AUI Fine Foods. Food Business News August 21, 2023August 21, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. GroceryNestleAcquisition 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Associates & Employees Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Channel: Grocery Channel: Home Improvement Channel: Mass Channel: Restaurants Department: Food Department: HBC Department: Nonfood Media & Marketing Data & Insights International Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Associates & Employees Operations & Supply Chain 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
ESG Data & Insights Operations & Supply Chain Retailers Gain Control of Their Sustainability Goals as the ESG Storm Clouds Start to Gather Over Operations Using event-driven architecture (EDA), retailers must link essential data at speed and scale throughout their ecosystems near and far to come to grips with now essential environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting in three key areas. 1. Dead Heading — Optimizing Transportation/Emissions on Every Journey When it comes to transportation within the retail sector, any […] Written by TotalRetail April 18, 2024April 18, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked