Media & Marketing Top Branding And Marketing Speakers If you could have your audience feel one emotion what would it be? Excitement? Empathy? Surprise? Answering this question and building your next event around your desired emotional response can make all of the difference in how it is valued and what is remembered. Neurologist Donald Calne sums up the power of emotion: “Reason leads […] Branding Strategy July 1, 2022July 1, 2022 2 min read Marketing: BrandStrategyPhilanthropyMarketing: SocialOwned Brands (Private Label)SustainabilityData & InsightsConsumersBig Data 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats Nisa offers stores help to promote products via social media Nisa’s independent retailers are receiving a helping hand to spread the word to shoppers about the range of Co-op own label products available in their stores. To support retailers with their continued commitment to the Co-op range, a bank of new digital assets has been created and made available for use on social channels during […] Talking Retail June 30, 2022June 30, 2022 < 1 min read ESG and CSRBrick and MortarPricing & PromotionsMarketing: SocialShoppersOwned Brands (Private Label) 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer 8 weird consumer spending trends The rising cost of living is wreaking havoc with consumer spending. And as food, transport, and energy prices continue to rocket, consumers aren’t the only ones cutting back. Tesla recently announced mass layoffs, while buy-now-pay-later giant Klarna has cut 10% of its staff. We see a clear consumer dilemma in our Zeitgeist data – between […] GWI (Global Web Index) June 30, 2022June 30, 2022 3 min read ConsumersHealth & WellnessSustainabilityMarketing: SocialCOVID19International - UKData & InsightsDept. GroceryBig DataBrick and MortarEconomyProcter & GambleESG and CSRShoppersResults & InvestmentDept. NonfoodPackagingOwned Brands (Private Label)Holiday & EventsDept. Adult BevDept. ApparelAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing H&M Group taps Google Cloud tech for CX and supply chain push Google Cloud has announced a new partnership with H&M Group which will see the Swedish multinational leverage its data analytics capabilities and sustainable global infrastructure to enhance its customer experience and supply chain enablement. The pair will collaborate to develop an enterprise data backbone including a core data platform, data product, and advanced artificial intelligence […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub June 30, 2022June 30, 2022 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationData & InsightsCustomer ExperienceCustomer ExperienceBig DataMarketing: SocialTwitterGoogleOperations & Supply ChainAI / MLShoppersMarketing: In StorePartnershipsSustainabilityDept. NonfoodOwned Brands (Private Label)Tech: AIInternational 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Bed Bath & Beyond CEO Mark Tritton Out as Sales Slow Mark Tritton, who took over as CEO of Bed Bath & Beyond in late 2019 to lead a transformation amid declining store traffic, resigned from his position on Wednesday. Bed Bath & Beyond Board Director Sue Gove, who is taking over as interim CEO, said in a news release that the leadership change occurred because […] Marie Albiges June 29, 2022June 29, 2022 2 min read Bed Bath & BeyondExecutivesCOVID19Owned Brands (Private Label)StrategyDept. HBCDept. NonfoodDivestituresStore LocationTargetBrick and MortarHealth & WellnessMerchandisingOperations & Supply ChainTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Owned Brands (Private Label) Save A Lot puts private brands front and center in new ad campaign The video spots, which show store brands muscling out their mainstream equivalents, underscore the growing importance of private label in connecting with shoppers amid ongoing high inflation. Grocery Dive June 29, 2022June 29, 2022 < 1 min read Owned Brands (Private Label)Save A LotShoppersEconomy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Gerrity’s is joining Wakefern grocery cooperative Gerrity’s Supermarkets will become the 48th member of the Wakefern retail grocery cooperative. The grocer operates 10 stores in Pennsylvania that will be converted to Wakefern’s The Fresh Grocer banner. “Wakefern will help us save our customers money and provide an enhanced assortment of products to our customers, including high-quality, on-trend private label foods and […] RetailWire June 28, 2022June 28, 2022 < 1 min read WakefernOwned Brands (Private Label)MerchandisingDept. FreshBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Wakefern Corp. adds another new member KEASBEY, N.J. — Pennsylvania-based Gerrity’s Supermarkets, owned by the Fasula Family, has become the 48th member to join the Wakefern Food Corp. cooperative. The Fasula family operates supermarkets in Pennsylvania under the Gerrity’s Supermarkets banner. Upon their conversion, the stores will be rebranded as Gerrity’s The Fresh Grocer, a Wakefern trademark. Currently there are 11 […] MMR June 27, 2022June 27, 2022 2 min read WakefernDept. FreshDept. GroceryBrick and MortarOwned Brands (Private Label)ExecutivesAssociatesProcter & GamblePricing & PromotionsMerchandisingMarketing: Social 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Shopping: the cost of living crisis – Q&A with The Conversation In between graduation ceremonies last Friday (as we caught up with the pandemic impacted ceremonies of 2020 and 2021), I was interviewed by Steven Vass of The Conversation about the cost of living crisis and Shopping. The result is a Q&A piece which was published last Friday and which I reproduce from The Conversation below. […] Stirling Retail June 27, 2022June 30, 2022 4 min read ConsumersInternational - UKEconomySustainabilityTescoGovernmentDept. GroceryCOVID19Dept. NonfoodBrick and MortarData & InsightsBig DataLidlAldiResults & InvestmentInsight ProvidersShoppersThick DataPricing & PromotionsOwned Brands (Private Label)Dept. FreshMarketing: TradeMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionAssociatesDept. Apparel 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Owned Brands (Private Label) Price is only one factor in private label purchasing decisions A new study by FMI-The Food Industry Association finds that price, value, quality and taste are factors involved in consumers’ decisions to purchase private label CPG products. “While we know price and out-of-stocks have led consumers to try more private brands, we’re seeing these factors aren’t the only reasons shoppers continue to purchase private brand […] RetailWire June 23, 2022June 23, 2022 < 1 min read Owned Brands (Private Label)ConsumersShoppersDept. Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Save A Lot serves up summer store-brand challenge Curated selection of own-brand items pitted against national brands in seasonal promo campaign Supermarket News June 23, 2022June 23, 2022 < 1 min read Save A LotOwned Brands (Private Label) 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Owned Brands (Private Label) FMI study: Private brands not just about price More than 40% of consumers cite taste, quality in opting for private-label items Supermarket News June 23, 2022June 23, 2022 < 1 min read Owned Brands (Private Label)Consumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer How To Plan an Event That Drives Business Value If you’ve ever been to a Salesforce event, you probably know that we take our fun pretty seriously over here. We love to host amazing, memorable experiences, but creating those moments of joy takes months of event management and execution. Events have the power to generate a lasting impact on your audience that extends well […] Salesforce June 21, 2022June 21, 2022 5 min read ShoppersProcter & GambleStrategyMarketing: OOHTechnology & InnovationAssociatesESG and CSRMarketing: BroadcastFlagship StoresOwned Brands (Private Label)Marketing: SocialMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionDept. DairyHealth & WellnessHoliday & EventsExecutivesDept. BeverageDept. ApparelData & InsightsAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Forty-one percent of shoppers are buying more private brands, report finds Dive Brief: Private brands purchasing is growing amid rising grocery inflation, with 41% of shoppers surveyed this spring saying they bought more store brands than before the pandemic, according to a new report from the Food Industry Association (FMI). Among customers who said they bought more private label products, more than three-quarters (77%) said they […] Grocery Dive June 21, 2022June 21, 2022 2 min read ShoppersOwned Brands (Private Label)ConsumersPredictions and ForecastsDept. GroceryCOVID19 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 4
Trends & External Forces Walmart can address rural health care need Sam Walton started what would become the world’s largest company by focusing on small towns where consumers lacked access to a broad range of quality merchandise at low prices. Now, six decades later, Walmart is following his playbook as it looks to expand its reach in health and wellness. The company, in conjunction with Medscape, […] MMR June 21, 2022June 21, 2022 2 min read Health & WellnessWalmartDept. HBCConsumersExecutivesThick DataTargetDept. FreshDept. GroceryDept. Natural / OrganicDept. NonfoodMarketing: SocialOwned Brands (Private Label)Results & InvestmentShoppersBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Operations & Supply Chain Dollar General recasts management via promotions, hirings GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. — Dollar General has appointed 11 executives to new leadership roles. Matthew Simonsen has been promoted to senior vice president of real estate and development. Simonsen joined Dollar General in 2013, and has held roles in store operations, procurement, pricing, business analytics and merchandising planning. He joined the DG real estate and development […] MMR June 20, 2022June 20, 2022 2 min read Operations & Supply ChainDollar GeneralMarketing: TradeTechnology & InnovationExecutivesStrategyOmnichannelShoppersInternationalMerchandisingPhilanthropyResults & InvestmentSustainabilityDept. HBCHealth & WellnessOwned Brands (Private Label)Data & Insights 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Retail in the Metaverse The world has entered the next frontier of a commerce technological revolution. Move over real life; the metaverse is here. Welcome to the Metaverse Brands are beginning to utilize the metaverse by creating hubs where customers can interact and share experiences, learn about products and services and shop for digital and real-life goods. Savvy retailers will […] Retail TouchPoints June 20, 2022June 24, 2022 3 min read MetaverseMeta (Facebook)Procter & GambleTrends: TechStore LocationMarketing: SocialDept. ApparelPredictions and ForecastsESG and CSRTechnology & InnovationShoppersOwned Brands (Private Label)StrategyPricing & PromotionsPartnershipsDept. NonfoodConsumersTwitterDept. GroceryData & InsightsGoogleBig Data 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Associates & Employees Associates still lifeblood of an evolving Walmart FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — For the first time in three years, Walmart staged a full-fledged version of its annual celebration for associates, and the event did not disappoint. Thousands of employees from around the world descended on northwest Arkansas for a week of activities, culminating in a gathering at the Bud Walton Arena. The vociferous crowd […] MMR June 20, 2022June 20, 2022 3 min read AssociatesWalmartShoppersExecutivesResults & InvestmentOperations & Supply ChainHealth & WellnessTechnology & InnovationStrategyBrick and MortarConsumersDeliveryDept. FreshDept. HBCDept. PerimeterMetaverseOwned Brands (Private Label)Pricing & PromotionsProcter & GambleCOVID19 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: HBC Sainsbury’s launches refillable handwash pouches Sainsbury’s has launched refillable pouches for its own-brand handwash. The supermarket said the one litre pouches use 85% less plastic and will help customers to reduce… View Article The Retail Bulletin June 19, 2022June 19, 2022 < 1 min read Owned Brands (Private Label)Health & WellnessDept. HBC 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces FTC to increase scrutiny over pharmacy agent fees WASHINGTON — The Federal Trade Commission said it will ramp up enforcement against any illegal bribes and rebate schemes that block patients’ access to competing lower-cost drugs. The enforcement policy statement issued Friday puts drug companies and prescription drug middlemen on notice that paying rebates and fees to exclude competitors offering lower-cost drug alternatives can violate […] MMR June 17, 2022June 17, 2022 2 min read GovernmentCompetitionLegal & CriminalDept. PharmacyConsumersData & InsightsBig DataHealth & WellnessOwned Brands (Private Label) 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Target unveils new private label adult beverage line The new line of ready-to-drink cocktails, called Casa Cantina, adds to the retailer’s growing assortment of exclusive offerings in food and beverage. Grocery Dive June 17, 2022June 17, 2022 < 1 min read Dept. BeverageTargetOwned Brands (Private Label)Dept. Adult BevMerchandisingDept. Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Revlon files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy NEW YORK — Revlon announced that it and certain of its subsidiaries have filed voluntary petitions for reorganization under Chapter 11 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York. The Chapter 11 filing will allow Revlon to strategically reorganize its legacy capital structure and improve its long-term outlook, especially amid liquidity […] MMR June 17, 2022June 17, 2022 2 min read BankruptcyBig DataMarketing: SocialData & InsightsResults & InvestmentConsumersMeta (Facebook)Technology & InnovationTech: AR and VRMetaverseEconomyExecutivesOperations & Supply ChainAmazonInternationalInternational - North AmericaOwned Brands (Private Label)PartnershipsPredictions and ForecastsAssociatesVendors 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Kroger beats estimates, raises outlook CINCINNATI — Kroger reported first quarter sales and earnings that beat expectations, and the company raised its outlook for the full year. Kroger said that total company sales in the first quarter were $44.6 billion, compared to $41.3 billion for the same period last year. Excluding fuel, sales increased 3.8%. Identical Sales without fuel increased […] MMR June 16, 2022June 16, 2022 2 min read KrogerAssociatesResults & InvestmentSustainabilityDept. FuelReturnsShoppersDept. FreshExecutivesDept. GroceryEconomyStrategyOperations & Supply ChainBig DataConsumersData & InsightsOwned Brands (Private Label)PhilanthropyMarketing: SocialMarketing: TradeMarketing: Direct & Personalization 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Kroger Reports First Quarter 2022 Results and Raises Full-Year Guidance "Kroger achieved strong first quarter results as we successfully executed on our strategy of Leading with Fresh and Accelerating with Digital. We are incredibly proud of our associates who continue to put the customer at the center of everything we do. Our team is doing an outstanding job managing costs in an inflationary environment, which is allowing us to continue to invest in our associates while providing our customers the freshest food at affordable prices when and where they need it. We are delivering everyday value through personalized experiences, trusted Our Brands products, data-driven promotions, and seamless e-commerce solutions. Looking ahead, we are well positioned to continue delivering for our customers, investing in our associates, and driving sustainable returns for shareholders." Kroger Press Releases June 16, 2022June 16, 2022 8 min read KrogerAssociatesHealth & WellnessResults & InvestmentDept. FreshCOVID19Dept. FuelSustainabilityPredictions and ForecastsDept. GroceryShoppersGovernmentEconomyOperations & Supply ChainStrategyPartnershipsExecutivesPhilanthropyReturnsConsumersOwned Brands (Private Label)Marketing: BrandDept. PharmacyDeliveryWeatherBrick and MortarData & InsightsTargetPress ReleaseCompetitionBig DataOcadoMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationMerchandisingHoliday & EventsMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionTechnology & InnovationUnileverBed Bath & BeyondTrends: ConsumerMarketing: TradeDept. PerimeterDept. Natural / OrganicESG and CSR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
Trends & External Forces Amazon and Cartier File Two Joint Lawsuits Against Counterfeiters Using Social Media to Traffic Counterfeit Luxury Goods Bad actors sought to evade Amazon’s detection by listing generic products in Amazon’s store while purposefully promoting counterfeits on social media SEATTLE –(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jun. 15, 2022– Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) and Cartier today announced two joint lawsuits against a social media influencer and Amazon News June 15, 2022June 15, 2022 < 1 min read Legal & CriminalAmazonMarketing: SocialESG and CSRStore LocationOwned Brands (Private Label) 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Walmart and Miranda Lambert Bring Southern Hospitality to Customers With Exclusive Wanda June Home Collection BENTONVILLE, Ark., June 14, 2022 — Today, Walmart announced its latest exclusive home collaboration with reigning ACM Entertainer of the Year and three-time GRAMMY winner Miranda Lambert. Wanda June Home by Miranda Lambert is now available only at Walmart.com.Inspired by three generations of warm and sassy Southern hospitality, Wanda June Home is designed to help […] Walmart News June 14, 2022June 14, 2022 3 min read WalmartProcter & GambleMarketing: SocialSustainabilityAssociatesBrick and MortarPepsiCoMeta (Facebook)Marketing: BroadcastTwitterExecutivesPhilanthropyDept. ApparelInclusivityDept. Natural / OrganicDept. NonfoodMerchandisingOwned Brands (Private Label)StreamingAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces IGD – Cost of living crisis replaces Covid as key challenge to retail sector The UK grocery market is set to grow by 11.3% – from £216.8 billion to £241.3 billion – between 2022 and 2027, according to IGD. While inflation will underpin the majority of growth in 2022, with a 3.5% value increase predicted, this will moderate from 2023 onwards. With the war in Ukraine impacting the UK […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub June 14, 2022June 14, 2022 2 min read ShoppersPredictions and ForecastsLidlCOVID19Q CommerceDept. GroceryDeliveryInternational - UKEconomyOperations & Supply ChainCompetitionBrick and MortarResults & InvestmentConsumersOwned Brands (Private Label)Marketing: TradeMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionAldi 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
Technology & Innovation It’s Not Business as Usual: Achieving Retail Success in an Inflationary Environment Many retailers today face two major problems: supplier cost increases and overall supply shortages that are driving inflation rates higher than have been seen in at least 40 years. As a result, retailers are experiencing a daunting dilemma: to choose between absorbing cost increases or to pass those costs on to consumers — neither of […] Retail TouchPoints June 13, 2022June 13, 2022 4 min read Technology & InnovationOperations & Supply ChainMerchandisingEconomySustainabilityCompetitionInternationalConsumersStrategyAssociatesOwned Brands (Private Label)COVID19AI / MLData & InsightsDept. NonfoodPackagingDept. Natural / OrganicESG and CSRExecutivesPartnershipsPredictions and ForecastsResults & InvestmentGovernment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Walmart, Medscape study examines rural health care BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Last week, Walmart and Medscape released the Healthcare Professionals’ Perspectives on Healthcare in Rural America survey, the first and largest study to assess barriers and solutions to care delivery from the perspectives of those on the front lines of health care in rural and non-rural communities. More than 10,000 primary care Health Care Professionals […] MMR June 10, 2022June 10, 2022 3 min read Health & WellnessWalmartDept. HBCTechnology & InnovationDept. GroceryDept. NonfoodPartnershipsExecutivesESG and CSRAssociatesDeliveryDept. FreshOwned Brands (Private Label)Thick DataSustainabilityResults & InvestmentPricing & PromotionsDept. Natural / OrganicDept. PerimeterBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces New Study from Walmart and Medscape Show Quality of Care is Most Concerning to Primary Care Healthcare Professionals in Rural America Last week, Walmart and Medscape released the Healthcare Professionals’ Perspectives on Healthcare in Rural America1 survey, the first and largest study to assess barriers and solutions to care delivery from the perspectives of those on the front lines of healthcare in rural and non-rural communities.More than 10,000 primary care Health Care Professionals (HCPs) shared their […] Walmart News June 9, 2022June 9, 2022 3 min read Health & WellnessWalmartDept. HBCTechnology & InnovationDept. GroceryPartnershipsDept. NonfoodDeliveryDept. FreshESG and CSRAssociatesPricing & PromotionsSustainabilityResults & InvestmentDept. PerimeterOwned Brands (Private Label)Brick and MortarDept. Natural / OrganicThick Data 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Restaurants CPG: NonFood Channel: Restaurants Department & Category Department: Consumer Durables Department: HBC ESG Partnerships & Alt Profit Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces How the KFC Crocs shoe became the hottest item at Fashion Week The KFC x Crocs Clogs sold out quickly after New York Fashion Week influencer event, winning KFC an award in the ‘Events: New Product or Service Launch’ category of Ragan’s 2021 Media Relations Awards. After grabbing attention with its Extra Crispy Sunscreen, fried chicken-scented scratch ‘n’ sniff Valentine’s Day cards, and an 11 Herbs & […] Written by PR Daily July 1, 2022July 1, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Corporate Strategy Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Associates & Employees Holiday & Events The 2022 Back to School Survey: 1,400 Moms Talk BTS Shopping What do you get when you combine one of the largest shopping events of the year with historic levels of inflation, stock shortages, and labor issues? We’ll tell you exactly what you get… You get the 2022–23 Back to School (BTS) shopping season. As noted in Field Agent’s Back to School Success Kit: How Brands […] Written by Field Agent July 1, 2022July 1, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Consumers rank planetary health over population health Issues related to transparency and building consumer trust have led Innova Market Insights’ trend reports for several years. Now those trends are zeroing in on sustainability with a shift in key consumer concerns about the environment. Written by Food Business News July 1, 2022July 1, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Finance Department: HBC Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Corporate Strategy Corporate Finance ESG Data & Insights International Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Merchandising Operations & Supply Chain Kohl’s Ends Sales Talks With FRG, Citing Uncertain Retail and Financial Environment Kohl’s is off the sales block following the end of talks with Franchise Group (FRG), which has been the highest bidder for the company since the retailer began seeking a buyer in January 2022. When exclusive acquisition negotiations began in early June, FRG proposed $60 per share for Kohl’s, a valuation of $8 billion, eventually […] Written by Retail TouchPoints July 1, 2022July 1, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Associates & Employees Department: Foodservice Underground Donut Tour Launches in Dublin Today, the Underground Donut Tour, the World's Best Donut Tour, is launching their first tour within the European Union, specifically, in Dublin, Ireland. The Underground Donut Tour has been running for 7 years across the US and the UK, including Chicago, Philadelphia, New York City, Portland, Seattle, Boston, Nashville, New Orleans, London and now adding Dublin to our roster. Hosting thousands of guests from around the world and showcasing the best doughnuts each city has to offer. Written by PR Newswire July 1, 2022July 1, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked