Owned Brands (Private Label) Select & Save announces ‘strategic changes’ Independent convenience symbol group Select & Save is investing in a rebrand and its own label offering. In a LinkedIn post, managing director Kam Sanghera revealed some “exciting upcoming strategic changes to the business.” “Firstly, we’re investment in our new visual identity and that will… This story continues at Select & Save announces ‘strategic changes’ […] Talking Retail April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 < 1 min read Results & InvestmentPredictions and ForecastsOwned Brands (Private Label)Marketing: Social Media 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Acosta: Grocery channel can grow with HBC/GM JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The opportunities for grocery retailers to grow their health and beauty care and general merchandise sales are exponential, according to a new study by Acosta Group. In advance of this week’s 2024 National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Annual Meeting, Acosta Group has shared the results of its recent proprietary Shopper […] MMR April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 3 min read Dept. HBCShoppersVendorsMarketing: In StoreConsumersDept. BeverageDept. GroceryDept. NonfoodBrick and MortarMarketing: TradeHealth & WellnessExecutivesStrategyPricing & PromotionsData & InsightsOmnichannelBig DataPredictions and ForecastsOwned Brands (Private Label)Dept. OTCMarketing: Loyalty & Subscription 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Reiser’s Pieces: Rebalancing Brand vs. Performance Marketing to Accelerate Growth Funny how quickly things change. Remember when a prominent speaker at Cannes this past June declared, “The era of the brand is over!” and escalated the debate about how to invest marketing dollars? Flash-forward to December, though, and over a third of marketers told WARC they planned to significantly increase their brand marketing while lowering […] Market Performance Group April 24, 2024April 25, 2024 6 min read ConsumersTechnology & InnovationAIMarketing: Retail MediaResults & InvestmentMarketing: BrandShoppersStreamingOmnichannelMarketing: BroadcastPackagingData & InsightsTargetCOVID19Marketing: ShopperMerchandisingMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionStrategyMarketing: Digital MediaHealth & WellnessDept. GroceryESG and CSRGoogleMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationMarketing: In StoreSustainabilityOwned Brands (Private Label)PartnershipsPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery How Giant Food revamped its loyalty program Private label is playing a starring role as the East Coast grocer looks to boost engagement with shoppers and demonstrate a commitment to value. Grocery Dive April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 < 1 min read Marketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionRegional GroceryDept. GroceryAhold DelhaizeOwned Brands (Private Label)Shoppers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights AI’s Impact On The Pursuit Of Brand Difference The biggest challenge brands face is standing out from the crowd. Kantar’s BrandZ tracking of brands across all categories worldwide finds that year-in and year-out roughly eight-in-ten brands fall short on consumer perceptions of difference. Even more brands fall short on difference that is meaningful and relevant. Difference is rare because difference is hard. The […] Branding Strategy April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 4 min read Technology & InnovationAIStrategyMarketing: BrandConsumersData & InsightsOwned Brands (Private Label)PackagingBig DataPredictions and ForecastsAgenciesResults & InvestmentInsight ProvidersMarketing: In StoreESG and CSRDept. FreshMarketing: Social Media 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy UK-Based JD Sports to Acquire Rival Hibbett in $1.08B Deal JD Sports Fashion has proposed to buy American athletic fashion retailer Hibbett Inc for about $1.08 billion, reports Reuters. JD Sports will pay $87.50 per Hibbett share in cash, representing a premium of about 20 percent to the U.S. firm’s last closing price. The combined company would have a global portfolio of about 25 brands […] TotalRetail April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 2 min read ExecutivesAcquisitionDept. ApparelInternational - UKPredictions and ForecastsPress ReleaseConsumersBrick and MortarMerchandisingOwned Brands (Private Label) 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Reimagining Retail Loyalty Programs for the Future In the fiercely competitive retail landscape, loyalty programs stand as a pivotal point of differentiation. The 2024 outlook underscores a strategic pivot toward crafting loyalty programs that not only incentivize but also personalize the shopping experience, drawing on trust and engagement as key drivers. Incorporating the latest feedback from Wiser customers, we delve deeper into […] Wiser Retail Strategies April 21, 2024April 21, 2024 2 min read Marketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionShoppersPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: TradeMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationConsumersData & InsightsPricing & PromotionsPartnershipsTrends: RetailDeliveryMarketing: BrandOwned Brands (Private Label)Results & InvestmentStrategyTrends: Shopping 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing URBN to Deploy Common Payments Infrastructure Across Brands URBN, parent company of Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie, Free People and FP Movement, will adopt Stripe as its primary payments infrastructure for both online and in-store sales, consolidating the majority of its North American payments volume onto the solution provider. “Payments are a critical link between our brands and millions of URBN customers who expect checkouts […] Retail TouchPoints April 17, 2024April 17, 2024 < 1 min read Results & InvestmentOwned Brands (Private Label)Marketing: Social MediaExecutivesPredictions and ForecastsStore LocationShoppersMarketing: In StoreDept. NonfoodData & InsightsBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Crafting authentic narratives: why storytelling matters in brand PR for lifestyle retailers According to statistics, the global lifestyle retail market is forecast to reach $10.06 billion by 2027. So standing out in such a competitive marketplace requires more than eye-catching visuals and competitive prices. Instead, lifestyle retailers need to connect emotionally with customers to foster a sense of community and belonging; this is where storytelling plays a […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub April 12, 2024April 12, 2024 4 min read Data & InsightsShoppersTargetESG and CSRConsumersPredictions and ForecastsTrends: MarketingPartnershipsMarketing: Social MediaAgenciesOwned Brands (Private Label)StrategyOperations & Supply Chain 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Agencies & Vendors Spritzal Cookie Company: Seizing Every Opportunity for Growth with RangeMe Spritzal Cookie Company Co-Founder Taylor Elizabeth Walker leaves no stone unturned when it comes to growing her brand. Each morning at 8AM she’s on RangeMe checking out her profile insights to see what’s trending with buyers, and also seeing which retailers are conducting reviews in her category and what immediate retail opportunities are available. She’s […] RangeMe April 11, 2024April 11, 2024 < 1 min read VendorsMarketing: Social MediaInclusivityOwned Brands (Private Label)Marketing: UGCData & Insights 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Owned Brands (Private Label) Ipsy brings on Patrick Starrr as new Icon Box curator The makeup artist’s box includes products from his own brand, One/Size, as well as from Fenty Skin, Benefit Cosmetics and Kosas. RetailDive April 11, 2024April 11, 2024 < 1 min read Owned Brands (Private Label) 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Coach files trademark and unfair competition complaint against Gap The complaint takes issue with some Old Navy-branded T-shirts, which attorneys for the Tapestry-owned brand say are meant to make consumers think “there is a connection or association between” the brands. RetailDive April 10, 2024April 10, 2024 < 1 min read CompetitionConsumersOwned Brands (Private Label)Dept. Apparel 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing L.O.L. Surprise! Parent Company Goes DTC, Debuts Loyalty Program MGA Entertainment, the company behind L.O.L. Surprise!, Little Tikes, MGA’s Miniverse and other beloved toy brands, has launched its own direct-to-consumer (DTC) site and rewards program to get closer to its customers. Although MGA products will still be available through major retailers, the new shopping destination, aptly named The MGA Shop, is designed to provide […] Retail TouchPoints April 9, 2024April 9, 2024 < 1 min read Marketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionConsumersOmnichannelMarketing: Social MediaDept. NonfoodDept. Toys & GamesExecutivesDeliveryShoppersOwned Brands (Private Label)PartnershipsPredictions and ForecastsResults & InvestmentOperations & Supply Chain 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats 99 Cents Only Stores Files for Bankruptcy Protection 99 Cents Only Stores announced last week that it had filed for bankruptcy protection in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, days after it said it was closing all of its 371 locations. Founded in 1982, 99 Cents Only Stores currently operates stores in California, Texas, Arizona and Nevada. Number Holdings, Inc., the parent company […] 0 Author Missing April 8, 2024April 8, 2024 2 min read Brick and MortarConsumersBankruptcyOperations & Supply ChainCOVID19TargetOwned Brands (Private Label)CompetitionDept. NonfoodEconomyDollar TreeExecutivesHoliday & EventsPredictions and ForecastsSustainabilityWalmart 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Albertsons Simplifies Loyalty Program with Move to Single Points Currency Albertsons has joined the growing list of retailers revamping their loyalty programs. The supermarket chain will now use a single points currency for its “for U” program and give members two months to earn and redeem their points before they expire. Additionally, an automatic cash-off option that converts points into cash discounts at checkout will […] Retail TouchPoints April 5, 2024April 5, 2024 2 min read Marketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionAlbertsons / SafewayRegional GroceryData & InsightsMarketing: Retail MediaMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationTargetPredictions and ForecastsCVSMarketing: Social MediaPricing & PromotionsLowesShoppersOwned Brands (Private Label)Marketing: TradeDeliveryExecutivesDept. HBCBrick and MortarTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Owned Brands (Private Label) 50/50: Private Label Is Coming For You Welcome back to Forrester’s blog series “50/50,” where we showcase two sides of a B2C marketing issue. This month, we explore how consumers feel about buying “branded” and “private-label” products: “Branded” products are produced, marketed, and sold under a recognized brand name owned by a specific company. An example is Colgate’s “Total Whitening Toothpaste.” “Private-label” […] Forrester April 2, 2024April 24, 2024 < 1 min read Owned Brands (Private Label)ConsumersColgate-Palmolive 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Owned Brands (Private Label) Grove Collaborative refreshes core brand Grove Co. The company is consolidating all of its private brands under one label as it looks to increase its visibility on retail shelves. RetailDive April 2, 2024April 2, 2024 < 1 min read Owned Brands (Private Label) 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category Grocerant Niche Private Label Brand Managers are Needed There is no doubt that Ready-2-Eat and Heat-N-Eat fresh prepared food aka grocerant niche retail food offerings are driving top line growth in every sector of retail food service today. According to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® grocerant niche products are increasing top line revenue, customer continuity, bottom-line profits […] Grocerant Guru April 1, 2024April 1, 2024 2 min read Dept. GroceryData & InsightsConsumersOwned Brands (Private Label)ShoppersRestaurantsDept. FreshThick DataDept. Fresh PreparedDept. PerimeterHealth & WellnessPartnershipsPepsiCoBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights How AI and Automation Will Transform E-Commerce Operations Online retail and e-commerce providers are struggling to meet shopper expectations amidst ongoing inflation, higher costs and lingering supply chain woes. A new independent survey that queried nearly 2,000 global shoppers found that 88 percent of U.S. and 79 percent of U.K. shoppers said that online retailers delivered poor experiences at least once in the […] TotalRetail March 28, 2024April 10, 2024 4 min read AITechnology & InnovationShoppersOperations & Supply ChainData & InsightsPricing & PromotionsMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationConsumersCustomer ExperienceDeliveryMarketing: TradePredictions and ForecastsHoliday & EventsStrategyMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionOmnichannelDept. NonfoodReturnsAmazonTrends: TechESG and CSRGoogleMarketing: UGCOwned Brands (Private Label)Thick DataEconomy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Home Improvement Retailers Launch Webcast Join YipitData’s Peter Martin and Ryan Fick on 4/4 at 11:30AM ET for a webcast on the launch of our new Home Improvement Retailer dashboards (HD, LOW, TSCO, FND), followed by a live Q&A where you can get all your questions answered directly from our analysts. The team will discuss: New coverage capabilities for HD, […] 0 Author Missing March 27, 2024March 27, 2024 < 1 min read Data & InsightsOwned Brands (Private Label) 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing FMI laying foundation to make grocers nonfoods destination JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Supermarket operators have sold nonfood products for decades, but they still aren’t getting their fair share of the business. Despite the frequent trips that shoppers make to the grocery store, the channel only accounts for 8% of volume in the health and beauty care, household products and general merchandise categories, according to […] MMR March 26, 2024March 26, 2024 3 min read Dept. GroceryDept. NonfoodDept. HBCExecutivesVendorsMarketing: In StoreStrategyMerchandisingConsumersData & InsightsShoppersMarketing: TradeOmnichannelResults & InvestmentPartnershipsOwned Brands (Private Label)Thick DataHealth & WellnessSustainabilityDept. PetTargetTechnology & InnovationSponsored 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
Shopper & Customer Progressive Grocer’s 75th Consumer Expenditures Study is Insightful Insights of consumers are a tool that every marketing team can benefit from. In the case of Progressive Grocer, they go directly to shoppers to explore not only what they’re buying in supermarkets, but also why they’re making certain decisions. In a great article by Jenny McTaggart the insights are easy to absorb. Steven […] Grocerant Guru March 22, 2024March 22, 2024 12 min read ShoppersConsumersDept. GroceryDept. FreshIndustry Conferences and EventsData & InsightsBrick and MortarSustainabilityDept. NonfoodDept. PerimeterHealth & WellnessEconomyDept. BakeryDept. DairyThick DataMarketing: PrintMarketing: In StoreOwned Brands (Private Label)Predictions and ForecastsDept. BeverageBOPISDept. RefrigeratedRestaurantsDept. Toys & GamesDept. OTCDept. PetCOVID19Dept. BabyWalmartKrogerMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionStore LocationStrategyDeliveryMarketing: TradePhilanthropyPackagingMerchandisingResults & InvestmentMarketing: ShopperDept. HBCDept. LaundryTechnology & InnovationPricing & PromotionsDept. Natural / Organic 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces FMI announces leadership promotions ARLINGTON, Va. – FMI, The For Industry Association, announced it is promoting key staff members to elevated roles. Krystal Register is promoted to vice president of health & well-being for her dedication and expertise in advancing initiatives that help connect the science of food and nutrition to overall health. Register has been especially instrumental in FMI’s […] MMR March 21, 2024March 21, 2024 2 min read Marketing: TradeDept. GroceryResults & InvestmentHealth & WellnessGovernmentOperations & Supply ChainAssociatesTechnology & InnovationOwned Brands (Private Label)Executives 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
Department: Food Walmart pilots 3D weaving machines to produce garments for private label The retailer has partnered with fashion tech company Unspun in an effort to reduce apparel manufacturing waste. RetailDive March 20, 2024March 20, 2024 < 1 min read WalmartOwned Brands (Private Label)Dept. PerimeterDept. FreshDept. ApparelTechnology & InnovationSustainabilityOperations & Supply Chain 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer How Retailers Can Refresh Stale Triggered Campaigns Most of the conversations I have with retailers these days are about strategies to improve the performance of their tried-and-true triggered marketing campaigns — e.g., abandon browse, search and product campaigns. Retailers are aware that having triggers for shoppers who abandoned their cart, abandoned a search or browse is now pretty commonplace, and so the […] Sara Lapworth March 20, 2024March 20, 2024 4 min read ShoppersConsumersData & InsightsOperations & Supply ChainReturnsMarketing: UGCMarketing: TradeTechnology & InnovationMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationESG and CSRGoogleMarketing: In StoreMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionOwned Brands (Private Label)Predictions and ForecastsPricing & PromotionsStrategyDelivery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Jeff Needham receives CHPA’s Lifetime Achievement Award AMELIA ISLAND, Fla. – The Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) awarded its Ivan D. Combe Lifetime Achievement Award to longtime industry leader Jeff Needham at the opening session of its annual Self-Care Leadership Summit (SLS)today in Florida. The Combe Award is the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. consumer healthcare industry. It recognizes the outstanding work and contributions of individuals whose lifetime of achievements […] MMR March 19, 2024March 19, 2024 3 min read ConsumersHealth & WellnessExecutivesData & InsightsOwned Brands (Private Label)Dept. HBCDept. OTCAmazonPredictions and ForecastsMergersEconomyInternational - UKPartnershipsTechnology & InnovationGovernmentWalmart 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
Shopper & Customer Upside, Downside: How To Define Retail Responsibility The New York Times had a piece over the weekend about how young people, largely because of the impact of TikTok and other social media sites, have turned Sephora into a “retailer of choice.” According to the story, “Teenagers in the United States have said Sephora is their favorite beauty retailer, surpassing Ulta, according to […] MorningNewsBeat March 18, 2024March 18, 2024 2 min read ShoppersMarketing: Social MediaDept. HBCTikTokThick DataESG and CSRPredictions and ForecastsTrends: ConsumerResults & InvestmentOwned Brands (Private Label)ExecutivesConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Channel: Mass Department: Consumer Durables Department: Nonfood Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Merchandising Operations & Supply Chain Target’s April 2024 Circle Sale was its largest by sales lift Track General Merchandise spending free Access chart in Dash. Target’s April Circle Sale generated 7% more sales than the weekly average in the previous 4 weeks according to Earnest credit card data. This represents a 2 point acceleration in the Circle Sale’s contribution to Target’s topline compared to Target’s October sale. Target Circle is a […] Written by Earnest Research April 25, 2024April 25, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Stores & Formats TikTok Shop customers spend more at lower ticket apparel retailers Download full TikTok Shop report Access TikTok and Panel data in Dash. TikTok Shop customers spent 26% of their apparel wallet on Off-Price Department Stores and 11% on Fast Fashion in the 12-months ended February 2024, compared to 24% and 7% for the average shopper. Conversely, TikTok Shop users spent less than their peers at […] Written by Earnest Research April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Corporate Finance Corporate Purpose ESG Media & Marketing Data & Insights Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Associates & Employees Where Does One U.S. Tax Dollar Go? See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Where Does One U.S. Tax Dollar Go? 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. Come tax season, a common refrain is: “what do my taxes even […] Written by Visual Capitalist April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Technology & Innovation AI boosts innovation in ingredient selection, formulation AI could minimize the traditional trial-and-error approach in product development. Written by Supermarket Perimeter April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Data & Insights Trends & External Forces Google Won’t Pull Cookies In 2024 Google announces it’s delaying its self-imposed deadline to deprecate third-party cookies on Chrome for the third time. The post Google Won’t Pull Cookies In 2024 appeared first on AdExchanger. Written by AdExchanger April 23, 2024April 24, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked