Operations & Supply Chain

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  1. Technology & Innovation

Rovertown brings gamification to convenience retail with launch of Game Room on its platform

Game Room is a new feature on the Rovertown platform that’s designed to help convenience retailers turn app engagement into a daily habit. “Game Room turns app engagement into a daily habit,” says Jeffry Harrison, President and Co-Founder at Rovertown. “When customers open your app every day to play and earn their daily rewards, they’re […]
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  1. Operations & Supply Chain

Finding Your Perfect 3PL Partner – Tips for Product Startups

For many product startups, the magic of third-party logistics (3PL) is an unsung hero in their success story. Imagine launching your dream product, only to be swamped with the logistics of getting it from production to your customer’s doorstep. That’s where 3PLs step in, offering expertise in inventory management, shipping, and distribution. This blog post […]
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  1. Channel: Grocery

Hy-Vee RMN Deploys Carrot Ads Solution; Instacart Extends Ad Placements to Smart Carts

The 570-store Midwestern supermarket retailer Hy-Vee will expand its partnership with Instacart by adopting the platform’s Carrot Ads solution. This new integration will give Hy-Vee RedMedia access both to Instacart’s ad technology and its CPG advertising ecosystem, which delivers advertiser demand from more than 7,000 brands. All those brands will also now have access to […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Prime Markets becomes first retailer in Saudi Arabia to bring Tally inventory robot to stores

Simbe reports a partnership with Universal Cold Store (Prime Markets), a grocery retail chain in Saudi Arabia, involving the introduction of its autonomous robot, Tally. In a first for the region, the aim here is to enhance inventory management, improve pricing accuracy, and elevate the customer experience across select Prime Markets locations. Tally autonomously roams […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

Casey’s Evolving Success with Migrating Consumers

  The convenience store landscape has undergone a dramatic transformation over the past two decades, evolving from a quick stop for fuel and packaged snacks to a robust competitor in the foodservice industry according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. Leading the charge in this evolution is Casey’s General Stores, […]
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  1. Stores & Formats

Morrisons to close 17 convenience stores as part of shake up

Morrisons has announced that it will close 17 convenience stores, 52 cafes, 13 florists, 35 meat counters, 35 fish counters and four pharmacies. The supermarket, which has been carrying out a review of its operations, said it has identified “a number of areas where the… This story continues at Morrisons to close 17 convenience stores […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

As Retail Media Networks Grow, Amazon is Changing the Game and Driving Consolidation

As retail media networks (RMNs) continue to expand, marketers are facing an increasingly complex landscape. With more than 200 RMNs now out there, each operating differently with unique requirements, the options for advertisers are endless — and overwhelming. Earlier this year, Amazon announced its Retail Ad Service, which could reshape the retail advertising landscape, offering […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

Amazon’s Struggles in the Grocery Sector: Lessons from Pricing Policies and Market Dynamics

  Amazon’s ambitious entry into the grocery sector has been marked by a series of strategic shifts, yet it continues to face significant challenges in solidifying its position according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. Recent developments, including the merging of corporate teams at Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go, have […]
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  1. Agencies & Vendors

Consumer Motivations With NielsenIQ’s COO Tracey Massey

The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by Tracey Massey, Chief Operating Officer at NielsenIQ, the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. NIQ combined with GfK in 2023, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. Today NIQ […]
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  1. Media & Marketing

AliExpress Adds Marketplace Selling Model for U.S. Merchants

AliExpress, which welcomed U.S. merchants onto its platform for the first time in October 2024 with the launch of its AliExpressLocal Direct program, has introduced the AliExpressLocal Marketplace model, along with advanced integration tools designed to enhance flexibility and operational abilities for local sellers. Sellers now have two ways to leverage the platform: AliExpressLocal Marketplace […]
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  1. Channel: Ecommerce & Digital

Amazon Sues Consumer Watchdog Over Directive Holding Platform Responsible for Recalled Products

Amazon has sued the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) over its 2024 directive that said the marketplace operator was responsible for the sale of hazardous and recalled products on its platform, even those listed by third-party sellers, according to multiple news reports. Amazon has long disputed the assertion that it qualifies as a distributor […]
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  1. Department & Category

Edible Leans into its Name with Launch of Marketplace for Hemp-Based Products

Edible Arrangements, know for its colorful fruit bouquets, rebranded as Edible Brands in late 2023. Now the company is leaning into potential confusion around its name with the debut of an ecommerce marketplace focused on hemp-based products — Edibles.com. The site launched in Texas on March 20, and Edible Brands plans to quickly expand it […]
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  1. Trends & External Forces

Exploring the Future of Instrumentation & Sensors

Instrumentation and sensors are essential components of most modern technology products. Their applications range from simple switches and temperature-sensing devices in basic home appliances to advanced manufacturing equipment and factory automation systems.
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  1. Department & Category

The Difference Between Urban and Suburban Food Locations

  Urban and suburban food locations have long evolved under different economic, social, and infrastructural conditions for restaurants, convenience stores, and grocery stores according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. Historically, urban food markets developed around dense populations with high foot traffic, while suburban food retailers emerged in response to […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

AI powered pricing and revenue optimisation firm Buynomics secures $30 million in Series B funding

Buynomics, a specialist in AI powered pricing and revenue optimisation founded in 2018, has raised $30 million in Series B funding. The round was led by Forestay Capital, with participation from Anais Ventures, VI Partners, and existing investors Insight Partners, Seedcamp, DvH Ventures, and Tomahawk Ventures. The cash will support global expansion, with a focus […]
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  1. Trends & External Forces

Does Dismissal of Amazon Class Action Lawsuit Spell Trouble for FTC’s Antitrust Case?

The Federal Trade Commission has been dealt another blow in its ongoing antitrust case against Amazon. In October 2024, parts of the FTC’s case were dismissed by U.S. District Judge John Chun. (The parts of the case that were not dismissed are moving forward to trial, which is scheduled for October 2026.) Now, the same […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Co-op and Uber Eats shake hands on new three-year rapid grocery deliveries partnership renewal

Uber Eats and Co-op have announced a three-year extension of their quick commerce partnership. The tie up, which started in 2022, has seen the number of Co-op stores where Uber Eats is available increase to more than 1,300. The retailer will now extend its work with Uber Direct – Uber’s white label last mile delivery […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

From Clicks to Bricks: When Product Brands Should Make the Leap into Physical Retail

In a world seemingly dominated by online shopping, you might wonder why any product brand would consider entering physical retail. But while ecommerce is thriving, something magical happens when customers can touch, feel, and experience products in a real-world setting. Transitioning from ecommerce to physical retail is a bold step, but when done right, it […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

Retailers urged to ‘build emotional connections’ as shopper confidence uptick unlikely

The IGD (Institute of Grocery Distribution) ‘Shoppers in 2030’ report reveals insights into the future of the food and grocery industry. As single households are projected to contribute 95% of the overall growth in the number of households, the growing population will create a higher… This story continues at Retailers urged to ‘build emotional connections’ […]
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  1. Data & Insights

Need to know: What is a Designated Market Area® (DMA), and why does it matter?

As marketers, we are all too familiar with the challenge of communicating in an over-saturated marketplace. It’s like trying to have a conversation in a crowded room—you need to know exactly who you are talking to and how to get their attention. To cut through the noise, marketers need to embrace hyper-local strategies, recognizing that […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

British online department store Debenhams unveils DebenhamsPay+ BNPL option for customers

Debenhams is launching a buy now pay later option. Fast fashion firm boohoo acquired the name and website operations of Debenhams from administrators after the debt laden retailer, which had 123 stores and 12,000 staff, collapsed in 2020. It has since rebranded to Debenhams Group, a move that follows a huge fall from grace on […]
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  1. Trends & External Forces

Food Tariffs Drive Brand Trial: Navigating the New Retail Landscape

  The food retail industry is experiencing a seismic shift as macroeconomic factors, particularly the imposition of tariffs, reshape consumer behavior and compel retailers to adapt swiftly according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. Price-sensitive consumers are now more discerning, prompting restaurants, convenience stores, and grocery stores to innovate in […]
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  1. Operations & Supply Chain

How Foot Locker’s supply chain is lacing up for the future

​[[{“value”:” This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. ORLANDO, Fla. — Foot Locker’s investments in inventory accuracy, vendor relationships and cross-functional partnerships across its supply chain are key drivers of its multi-year transformation plan, executives said at the Retail Industry Leaders Association’s LINK 2025 conference last month.  The sneaker retailer […]
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Walgreens Agrees to $10B Sycamore Partners Acquisition

Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) has finalized a deal with private equity firm Sycamore Partners to take the company private after being in the stock market for nearly 100 years. Sycamore will pay $11.45 per share in cash for the Walgreens business, according to a company announcement. Shareholders can receive up to $3 more per share […]
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Kroger Announces Resignation of CEO Rodney McMullen

The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced that Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Rodney McMullen has resigned from the Company following a Board investigation of his personal conduct that, while unrelated to the business, was inconsistent with Kroger's Policy on Business Ethics.
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Valentine’s Day flower sales could shift to FTD, other brands in 2025

1-800-Flowers still leads in US, FTD is gaining share 1-800-Flowers is the largest flower service by sales headed into Valentine’s Day 2025, according to Earnest credit card data. However, the industry stalwart is likely to lose share this season if recent trends continue. Access chart in Dash. 1-800-Flowers commanded 37.0% of Valentine’s Day flower sales […]
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