Trends & External Forces FTC Plans “Blitz” Of Amazon-Related Litigation Politico reports that the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) “is planning to take action soon on at least three of its half-dozen investigations of Amazon — moves that could lead to a blitz of litigation to rein in the iconic tech-industry giant. “The FTC has been investigating the internet titan on multiple fronts dating at […] MorningNewsBeat March 21, 2023March 21, 2023 3 min read AmazonGovernmentLegal & CriminalTechnology & InnovationData & InsightsTech: RoboticsMergersStrategyMarketing: VoiceOwned Brands (Private Label)Predictions and ForecastsConsumersGoogleEconomyDept. FuelBigTechAssociatesOperations & Supply Chain 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Wakefern brews up new private label coffee partnership NuZee will bring three new single-serve coffee brew-bag items to roughly 250 ShopRite stores under the Bowl & Basket brand. Grocery Dive March 20, 2023March 20, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. BeverageWakefernPartnershipsOwned Brands (Private Label)Brick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy REI Names New Chief People Officer, Promotes Merchandising and Private Label Execs REI has hired Apple Musni as its new Chief People Officer, effective March 20, and promoted two executives to leadership positions: Chris Speyer has been named SVP and Chief Merchandising Officer, and Isabelle Portilla has been promoted to VP, Co-op Brands, effective immediately. Musni, most recently VP for Field People Experience and Recruiting at Chipotle, […] Retail TouchPoints March 19, 2023March 19, 2023 2 min read ExecutivesMerchandisingOwned Brands (Private Label)ESG and CSRAssociatesStrategyRestaurantsPredictions and ForecastsInclusivitySustainabilityTargetOperations & Supply ChainPartnershipsShoppersAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Albertsons Redesigns and Expands Open Nature Own Label Line Albertsons yesterday unveiled what it said was “the redesign of its Open Nature brand as the company strives to become the brand of choice for those health-conscious shoppers seeking a more balanced lifestyle. Open Nature, which is part of Albertsons Cos. Own Brands portfolio, provides shoppers with tasty foods made with thoughtfully chosen ingredients that […] MorningNewsBeat March 17, 2023March 17, 2023 2 min read Dept. DairyAlbertsons / SafewayDept. FreshDept. RefrigeratedHealth & WellnessOwned Brands (Private Label)ShoppersDept. GroceryTrends: Food and BeverageMerchandisingDept. BeverageExecutivesPricing & PromotionsTechnology & InnovationPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 3
Technology & Innovation The Price of Eggs Isn’t the Only Thing Grocers Are Managing These Days According to FoodIndustry.com, the U.S. food market is worth $1.5 trillion annually, or roughly 4 percent of the domestic gross product. $800 billion of that revenue is from supermarkets and food stores. Compare this to the U.S. apparel market, which is estimated to be worth $318 billion (Statistica). And while the retail industry often focuses […] Phillip Brown March 16, 2023March 16, 2023 5 min read Technology & InnovationDept. GroceryAIConsumersShoppersDept. DairyDeliveryOperations & Supply ChainCustomer ExperienceDept. FreshSustainabilityEconomyMerchandisingMarketing: In StoreCOVID19Trader JoesDept. BeverageWhole FoodsHealth & WellnessMetaverseOwned Brands (Private Label)Dept. ApparelTargetLidlInternationalCompetitionPackagingData & InsightsWegmansPartnershipsBrick and MortarConsultingWalmartCostcoMarketing: BrandDept. Adult BevDept. Natural / OrganicDept. NonfoodDept. PerimeterDept. BakeryHello FreshKrogerAldiAmazonTrends: TechAutonomous VehiclesAssociatesTrends: ShoppingBOPISHomeChef 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Albertsons Companies Reveals Redesign of its Open Nature® Brand and Reaffirms ‘Free From’ Promise as Shoppers Seek Better-For-You Options BOISE, Idaho–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Open Nature brand debuts new dairy-free plant-based products and boasts one of the largest private label domestic grass-fed beef programs. BusinessWire - Supermarket March 16, 2023March 16, 2023 < 1 min read ShoppersAlbertsons / SafewayTrends: Food and BeverageOwned Brands (Private Label)Health & WellnessDept. RefrigeratedDept. FreshDept. Dairy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: HBC Sephora’s new UK store: three trends to inspire other beauty retailers Why open a physical store? Sephora’s new store in Westfield White City, which opened on Wednesday 8th March 2023, marks its return to physical retail in the UK after it stopped trading here in 2005. The opening follows the retailer’s takeover of FeelUnique’s website in October 2022. Investing in physical space will help Sephora, a […] 0 Author Missing March 15, 2023March 15, 2023 3 min read Dept. HBCInternational - UKShoppersMarketing: In StoreMarketing: SocialTargetDept. NonfoodConsumersPredictions and ForecastsBrick and MortarESG and CSREconomyFlagship StoresTrends: RetailCOVID19Meta (Facebook)Owned Brands (Private Label)Pricing & PromotionsTikTok 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Tesco To Hit Suppliers With Extra Fee For SKUs Sold Online The BBC reports that “Tesco suppliers have been told they will have to pay a new charge when the supermarket sells their products online. “An email, seen by the BBC, warns suppliers could be penalised if they do not agree to the new ‘fulfilment fee’. “The retail giant said the new charges were essential to […] MorningNewsBeat March 13, 2023March 13, 2023 < 1 min read TescoPartnershipsOwned Brands (Private Label) 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Owned Brands (Private Label) Video Forum: Christine Baeder, Teva USA Christine Baeder, chief operating officer for generics and biosimilars at Teva USA and newly named chair of the Association for Accessible Medicines, tells this week’s Video Forum about the threats facing the generic pharmaceutical industry and what should be done to counter them. She also discusses the relatively slow pace of adoption of biosimilars in […] MMR March 13, 2023March 13, 2023 < 1 min read Owned Brands (Private Label)Executives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Maslow’s Hierarchy In last week’s cartoon, I parodied some of my favorite clichés in marketing presentation slides. With just six panels in that cartoon, I had to leave a lot on the cutting room floor. One of my other favorite used and abused slides is the ever-present framework, Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. Psychologist Abraham Maslow first […] Tom Fishburne March 12, 2023March 12, 2023 3 min read Fun & HumorStrategyMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionOwned Brands (Private Label) 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Owned Brands (Private Label) Doctor Who theme York store claims sales surge after switch to Nisa A York retailer says he has seen a 60% sales increase since switching to Nisa, partly driven by Co-op own-brand products. Graham Kennedy of Inner Space Stations on Hull Road said: “The Nisa store development team helped us with the shop when we first switched to Nisa. “It was the Co-op product brand that made […] Talking Retail March 10, 2023March 10, 2023 < 1 min read Owned Brands (Private Label) 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Taking AI in Retail to the Next Level Most online retailers recognize the importance of artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies. In fact, more than four-fifths of e-commerce businesses report that they’re either exploring or already using AI solutions to increase business success. Whether these companies use AI to maximum effect, however, depends on exactly how they integrate AI into their operations. Leveraging […] Keith Mericle March 8, 2023March 8, 2023 3 min read AITechnology & InnovationData & InsightsShoppersOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationMarketing: In StoreCustomer ExperienceMarketing: UGCConsultingDeliveryExecutivesVendorsOwned Brands (Private Label)Tech: AI 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer ShopRite Grocerant Niche Focus ‘Fresh to Table’ At the intersection of what’s for dinner and fast food recently two east coast Shoprite’s have debuted a foodservice at retail concept: “Fresh to Table,” with an emphasis on fresh, easy to prepare ingredients, and grab-and-go. Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®reiterated once again on the importance of “focusing on […] Grocerant Guru March 7, 2023March 7, 2023 2 min read Dept. GroceryConsumersWakefernDept. FreshData & InsightsBOPISRestaurantsBrick and MortarInternationalDept. PerimeterShoppersStrategyInternational - UKPodcastsDept. Fresh PreparedPepsiCoOwned Brands (Private Label) 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass How Private Label Brands Create Affordable Joy Recently, Procter & Gamble indicated that it would continue to raise prices even though lack of consumer demand – due to increased prices – was responsible for half of its sales decreases. P&G’s CFO indicated that the packaged goods behemoth’s focus on continuing price hikes would be acceptable to consumers because, after all, people still […] Branding Strategy March 7, 2023March 7, 2023 6 min read Owned Brands (Private Label)TargetConsumersShoppersDept. GroceryMarketing: BrandWalmartStrategyWhole FoodsEconomyResults & InvestmentExecutivesSustainabilityProcter & GambleDept. NonfoodAmazonDept. BeverageInternationalTechnology & InnovationPredictions and ForecastsConsultingUnileverDept. LaundryKrogerMerchandisingBrick and MortarCOVID19Dept. FrozenBankruptcyPublixDept. HBCPricing & PromotionsDept. ApparelESG and CSRThick DataOperations & Supply ChainTrends: Food and BeverageAldi 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing The Personalization Disconnect: What Retailers Are Getting Wrong Personalization, and personalized service, are crucial for luxury retailers, as they help to create a more engaging shopping experience for customers. Personalization can involve a variety of activities, including tailoring product offerings and marketing campaigns to meet the specific needs and preferences of individual customers; offering personalized recommendations, including upsells and cross-sells; and providing individualized […] Susan Jeffers March 7, 2023March 7, 2023 2 min read ShoppersMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationCustomer ExperienceAssociatesTechnology & InnovationData & InsightsPricing & PromotionsOwned Brands (Private Label)Marketing: In StoreExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Discount Cards, Cost-Plus Pharmacies, and PBMs: Trends, Controversies, and Outlook (NEW Live Video Webinar) Dr. Adam J. Fein, CEO of Drug Channels Institute (DCI) and the author of Drug Channels, invites you to join him for a new video webinar: Discount Cards, Cost-Plus Pharmacies, and PBMs: Trends, Controversies, and Outlook This event will be broadcast live on Friday, March 31, 2023, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. ET. This […] Drug Channels March 7, 2023March 7, 2023 4 min read Data & InsightsDept. PharmacyMarketing: SocialEconomyPricing & PromotionsMarketing: TradeConsultingTechnology & InnovationVendorsExecutivesKraftHeinzOwned Brands (Private Label)Store LocationMeta (Facebook)Associates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Does the Concept of the Sales Funnel Still Apply to Modern Retailers? Looking around in 2023, we need to ask whether the concept of the funnel still applies in the digital age. Although it is a neat analogy or system to classify or organize the traditional buying process, we see that rather than a linear ‘funnel,’ buyers exist in a ‘cloud.’ People start to interact and engage […] Retail TouchPoints March 6, 2023March 10, 2023 3 min read Technology & InnovationData & InsightsAIConsumersShoppersPredictions and ForecastsCustomer ExperienceMarketing: UGCTargetOwned Brands (Private Label)NestleMarketing: BroadcastMarketing: SocialMarketing: In StoreESG and CSRCOVID19Thick DataMarketing: Shopper 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital More Search Volume is Flowing to ‘Long Tail’ Terms on Amazon The most popular terms on Amazon continue to drive a significant percentage of the overall search volume on the retail site. But over the past year, as overall search volume on Amazon rose across the board, a noticeably greater share has shifted towards terms with lower search frequency ranks (SFR). While the degree of these […] Momentum Commerce March 6, 2023March 6, 2023 2 min read AmazonTechnology & InnovationStore LocationCompetitionUnileverResults & InvestmentOwned Brands (Private Label)Operations & Supply ChainMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionHealth & WellnessDept. NonfoodData & Insights 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Hands on with Bing’s ChatGPT integration for pitching and more AI is already making big leaps forward. Back in December, we tried the then-new ChatGPT to see how it could handle writing an article and a press release. The results were mixed. The article was decent; the press release was a bit of a disaster. Part of the problem with the press release is that […] PR Daily March 6, 2023March 6, 2023 4 min read AITechnology & InnovationMarketing: SocialChatGPTData & InsightsTwitterESG and CSRPress ReleaseOwned Brands (Private Label)GoogleDept. NonfoodStrategyMarketing: VoiceInclusivityExecutivesDept. Pet 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Operations & Supply Chain Nordstrom to Wind Down Canada Operations, Closing 13 Stores and Ecommerce Site Nordstrom will shutter its six full-line department stores and seven Nordstrom Rack stores in Canada, along with its Canadian website, in a move that is expected to save the retailer $35 million in EBIT in fiscal 2023 compared to fiscal 2022. The ecommerce site closed on March 2, and the company expects to wind down […] Retail TouchPoints March 5, 2023March 5, 2023 2 min read Operations & Supply ChainInternational - North AmericaBrick and MortarShoppersCustomer ExperienceEconomyExecutivesAssociatesTargetHoliday & EventsMerchandisingOwned Brands (Private Label) 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Owned Brands (Private Label) The Friday Checkout: Private brands shine in grocery earnings The CEOs of Sprouts, Kroger and Dollar Tree recently told investors they plan to expand their store brands, noting their private label lines are resonating with inflation-weary consumers. Grocery Dive March 4, 2023March 4, 2023 < 1 min read Owned Brands (Private Label)Results & InvestmentConsumersKrogerEconomyDollar Tree 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Target, Macy’s and Dollar Tree Prep for a Tough Year Despite Holiday Success While the 2022 holiday season was an overall success, the specter of a potential recession was clearly looming over the retail industry in the final months of the year. That pressure can be felt in the Q4 2022 results and fiscal 2023 outlooks released by a multitude of retailers this week. Walmart has already warned […] Retail TouchPoints March 3, 2023March 5, 2023 4 min read TargetBrick and MortarDollar TreeOperations & Supply ChainAssociatesExecutivesHoliday & EventsStrategyBOPISResults & InvestmentShoppersEconomyMarketing: TradeOwned Brands (Private Label)Predictions and ForecastsReturnsMarketing: In StoreWalmartOmnichannelDept. FreshPricing & PromotionsMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationInclusivityFlagship StoresFamily DollarConsumersDept. NonfoodDept. HBCDept. FuelCOVID19DeliveryDept. ApparelMerchandising 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Target to Launch New Private Labels, Expand Others Target announced earlier this week that it would be stocking its shelves with more products priced under $10 as it tries to appeal to more cost-conscious consumers dealing with once-in-a-generation inflation. The retailer has shifted its focus to selling more food and lower-priced items under its higher-margin private-label brands including Favorite Day, Good & Gather, […] Joe Keenan March 3, 2023March 3, 2023 < 1 min read ConsumersTargetPackagingOwned Brands (Private Label)EconomyStore LocationMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionDept. GroceryBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Kroger posts solid 4Q, full-year 2022 results CINCINNATI — The Kroger Co. today reported sales growth for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended January 28. For the fourth quarter, net sales increased 5.9% to $34.82 billion. Comparable-store sales (excluding fuel) increased 6.2% from a year ago. Fourth-quarter sales of its Our Brands merchandise increased 10.1%. Kroger in the quarter celebrated the […] MMR March 2, 2023March 2, 2023 2 min read KrogerResults & InvestmentExecutivesSustainabilityAssociatesReturnsDept. FreshDept. FuelEconomyMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationStrategyDept. Natural / OrganicOwned Brands (Private Label)Dept. GroceryHealth & WellnessMarketing: TradeMergersPartnershipsAlbertsons / Safeway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Grocery Outlet ramping up private label plans Executives said adding more store brands will help boost margins and their value propositions to consumers. Grocery Dive March 2, 2023March 2, 2023 < 1 min read Owned Brands (Private Label)Grocery OutletConsumersExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value Dollar Tree zeroes in on grocery Dive Brief: Dollar Tree is planning to add “hundreds of national brand equivalents” to its consumables private label portfolio in the back half of the year, Rick Dreiling, the discounter’s chairman and CEO, told investors during the company’s fourth-quarter earnings call Wednesday. Also in 2023, Dollar Tree is aiming to add 16,000 cooler doors to its stores, […] Grocery Dive March 2, 2023March 2, 2023 2 min read Dollar TreeOwned Brands (Private Label)ExecutivesMerchandising 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 4
Channel: Grocery Kroger Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2022 Results Announces Growth Expectations for 2023 Company Release – 3/2/2023 Fourth Quarter Highlights Fiscal 2022 Highlights CINCINNATI, March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today reported its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2022 results, provided 2023 guidance and updated investors on how Leading with Fresh and Accelerating with Digital continues to position Kroger for long-term sustainable growth. Comments from Chairman and CEO Rodney […] Kroger Press Releases March 2, 2023March 2, 2023 9 min read KrogerAssociatesResults & InvestmentDept. FuelShoppersEconomySustainabilityPredictions and ForecastsDept. GroceryHealth & WellnessGovernmentDept. FreshStrategyOperations & Supply ChainReturnsDept. PharmacyBrick and MortarMergersDept. DairyOwned Brands (Private Label)DeliveryAlbertsons / SafewayCOVID19Marketing: Direct & PersonalizationConsumersDept. Natural / OrganicPartnershipsExecutivesWeatherUnileverCompetitionTargetPress ReleaseInclusivityData & InsightsTrends: Food and BeverageTrends: ConsumerMarketing: TradeMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionESG and CSRMarketing: In Store 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
CPG: Adult Beverage Why Leading Brands Embrace Market Segmentation AB InBev is the owner of over 500 drinks brands including national beers (Budweiser, Stella Artois, Corona Extra) canned cocktails, craft beers, energy drinks, etc.. In an interview for The Wall Street Journal’s C-Suite Strategies section, the CMO of AB InBev discussed the changes in the Group’s brand marketing. One significant change is the focus […] Branding Strategy March 2, 2023March 2, 2023 4 min read CPG: Adult BeverageDept. BeverageStrategyMarketing: BrandShoppersDept. Adult BevTechnology & InnovationMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationSustainabilityExecutivesData & InsightsPredictions and ForecastsEconomyMarketing: In StoreOwned Brands (Private Label)Dept. ApparelResults & InvestmentHoliday & EventsRestaurantsMarketing: Broadcast 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Merchandising Seattle-area grocery chain blends worker creativity into its new milk brand The retailer’s just-launched EveryDay Milk private label line comprises six varieties, all with employee-designed artwork on their packaging. Grocery Dive March 1, 2023March 1, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. DairyDept. BeveragePackagingOwned Brands (Private Label) 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Target to launch new private labels and expand others Target plans to launch or expand more than ten private brands, with most items priced between $3 and $15. The chain said it had seen a significant shift away from higher price discretionary items as consumers focus on everyday staples. RetailWire March 1, 2023March 1, 2023 < 1 min read TargetPackagingConsumersOwned Brands (Private Label) 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass International Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Tesco infuriates shoppers as it slashes Clubcard points value Supermarket giant Tesco came under fire following the announcement that it will be reducing the value of Clubcard reward vouchers from June 2023. The reduction will come into force after… The post Tesco infuriates shoppers as it slashes Clubcard points value appeared first on Latest Retail Technology News From Across The Globe – Charged. Written by ChargedRetail March 21, 2023March 21, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Corporate Strategy Corporate Finance Partnerships & Alt Profit Media & Marketing Agencies & Vendors Data & Insights International Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation aisle 3 exits the CSS business and uses proceeds to support growth in sneaker category AI powered shopping platform aisle 3 has completed the sale of its Google Comparison Shopping Site (CSS) service to Product Hero. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, other than it being all cash. The sale consolidates market share for CSS service provider Product Hero, which works with the likes of Rituals and Ikea. […] Written by Retail Technology Innovation Hub March 17, 2023March 17, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation The Daily QuickWit (3/17): The Top Retail News The top retail news and most read stories in commerce. Written by RetailWit March 17, 2023March 21, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit Partnerships & Alt Profit Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Kroger lands deal for self-driving truck deliveries Get ready because the empty truck cabs in motion are coming. Gatik, which is involved in autonomous middle-mile logistics, has announced a multi-year commercial collaboration to transport customer orders within Kroger’s Dallas distribution network. The operations will launch in a few weeks. Under the collaboration, Gatik’s medium-duty autonomous box trucks will transport fresh, customer-favorite products from […] Written by Supermarket News March 17, 2023March 17, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Channel: Grocery Department & Category Department: Beverage Department: Food Corporate Strategy Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Merchandising Owned Brands (Private Label) Albertsons Redesigns and Expands Open Nature Own Label Line Albertsons yesterday unveiled what it said was “the redesign of its Open Nature brand as the company strives to become the brand of choice for those health-conscious shoppers seeking a more balanced lifestyle. Open Nature, which is part of Albertsons Cos. Own Brands portfolio, provides shoppers with tasty foods made with thoughtfully chosen ingredients that […] Written by MorningNewsBeat March 17, 2023March 17, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked