Department & Category Food Lion launches ‘food pharmacy’ pilot program SALISBURY, N.C. — Food Lion and Novant Health are collaborating to launch a food pharmacy pilot program at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC. A leading omnichannel retailer serving towns and cities across 10 states, Food Lion is committed to nourishing neighbors and families, setting them up for success in life. […] MMR January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 2 min read Dept. GroceryAhold DelhaizeDept. PharmacyHealth & WellnessMerchandisingPartnershipsOmnichannelDept. FreshBrick and MortarExecutivesMarketing: UGCMarketing: BrandDept. DairyDept. PerimeterResults & InvestmentDept. BeverageData & InsightsPackagingStrategy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Walmart-owned Sam’s Club plans to open about 30 new stores over next five years [[ Getty Images Walmart-owned Sam’s Club on Thursday said it will open more than 30 new stores in the U.S., marking its most aggressive expansion in years. The warehouse club’s next store is expected to open in Florida in 2024. Sam’s Club also plans to open five fulfillment and distribution centers this year, with the […] CNBC January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 4 min read Brick and MortarWalmartCostcoData & InsightsOperations & Supply ChainEconomyCOVID19Dept. FuelAssociatesDept. GrocerySams ClubShoppersBOPISBed Bath & BeyondBJ’s Wholesale ClubDept. BeverageDept. PetPackagingDept. NonfoodCompetitionDeliveryDept. Fresh PreparedDept. FreshTechnology & InnovationExecutivesOwned Brands (Private Label)Predictions and ForecastsDept. Paper 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer How to Get Discovered by U.K. Retailers: Understanding British Consumers Before you launch your brand in the United Kingdom, it’s important to know what’s going on in today’s U.K. retail market as it may differ from the markets your brand currently has a presence in. Whether the British market is familiar territory or completely new, here’s a deep dive into understanding the U.K.’s marketplace, retailers, […] RangeMe January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 4 min read ConsumersSustainabilityVendorsInternational - UKPackagingGovernmentTescoHealth & WellnessEconomyShoppersInclusivityDept. GroceryData & InsightsDept. BeveragePredictions and ForecastsOmnichannelMarketing: SocialDept. PetOperations & Supply ChainDept. NonfoodDept. Adult BevResults & InvestmentESG and CSRDept. HBCAldiMarketing: In StoreTargetMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionTechnology & InnovationAssociatesHoliday & EventsDept. FuelOwned Brands (Private Label)social commerceTrends: Food and BeverageTrends: RetailBrick and MortarInsight Providers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Mars unveils Valentine’s Day offerings NEWARK, N.J. — Mars has unveiled a variety of new limited-edition offerings from M&M’S, DOVE and Ethel M Chocolates, as well as personalized options on MMS.com, to help consumers choose gifts for Valentine’s Day. “While Valentine’s Day has historically been tied to couples, shopper data reveals an evolution in consumers’ patterns around Valentine’s Day,” said […] MMR January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 2 min read ConsumersShoppersMars Inc.UnileverData & InsightsMerchandisingMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationDept. NonfoodDept. DairyDept. BeveragePackaging 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Inflation is cooling, but prices on many items are going to stay high for months Inflation may be cooling. But, for most Americans, the price of a cup of coffee or a bag of groceries hasn’t budged. In the months ahead, the big question is whether consumers will start to feel relief, too. Over the past few months, many of the key factors that fueled a four-decade high in inflation […] CNBC January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 6 min read EconomyConsumersData & InsightsAssociatesOperations & Supply ChainExecutivesDept. BeverageCOVID19RestaurantsShoppersOwned Brands (Private Label)PackagingHoliday & EventsKrogerPricing & PromotionsMarketing: TradeDept. GroceryData VisualizationDept. FreshResults & InvestmentDept. PerimeterInternationalProcter & GambleDept. NonfoodDept. BakeryBrick and MortarStrategyDeliveryDept. DairyDept. ApparelDept. BabyDept. LaundryPredictions and ForecastsDept. Sporting goodsDept. OTCDept. Appliances 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Merchandising Cover This Controversy In Chocolate (And A Rhetorical Bomb Or Two) There are a number of stories this morning about how marketing decisions made by Mars Inc. about its M&M brand advertising have caused a cultural kerfuffle, leading to a move away from its animated “spokes-candies” in commercials and hiring of comedian Maya Rudolph for a new campaign that will be launched during Super Bowl LVII […] MorningNewsBeat January 24, 2023January 24, 2023 2 min read InclusivityDept. BeveragePackagingDept. ApparelHoliday & EventsGovernmentEconomyCOVID19Associates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Your Views: Legacies & Ironies Got the following email from MNB reader Cindee Lolik: Just wanted to comment on the comment about employers taking on the cost of ServSafe certification. Our Co-op has always picked up the cost of certification for our Food Service Managers, but when I read the article, I immediately looked for an alternative to the National […] MorningNewsBeat January 24, 2023January 24, 2023 2 min read Dept. FreshDept. Adult BevDept. PerimeterPackagingDept. BeverageAssociatesRestaurantsPredictions and ForecastsMerchandisingMarketing: BrandDept. Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Tesco to use waste ocean plastic for fresh fish packaging From next week, many of the supermarket’s fresh salmon, haddock, cod and sea bass lines will be sold in trays that contain at least 30% recycled coastal plastic The Grocer January 24, 2023January 24, 2023 < 1 min read TescoPackagingDept. FreshSustainability 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Fat Tire Gets New Story, Recipe Axios reports that “Fat Tire Ale, the iconic craft brew that inspired a generation of independent beer fans, is getting a new recipe and a new look meant to attract climate-conscious consumers … The prior easy-drinking amber is now a crisper golden ale meant to appeal to the tailgate crowd — but the brewer says […] MorningNewsBeat January 23, 2023January 23, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. Adult BevDept. BeveragePackagingConsumersFlagship StoresExecutivesCoca Cola 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Retail Traffic Trends #111: Q4 benchmark is here! The National Retail Federation reported that in the past five years, shrinkage has increasingly become a $100 billion problem for retailers. Now, tech companies are getting involved to help fight theft in the retail industry. As we start the new year, this week we release our Q4 Benchmark and look into four trends […] Doorcounts January 20, 2023January 20, 2023 2 min read Data & InsightsTechnology & InnovationDeliveryStore LocationPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: BroadcastLegal & CriminalHoliday & EventsDept. ApparelConsumersPackagingDept. Adult BevEconomyOperations & Supply ChainPricing & Promotions 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery Starbucks and DoorDash Plan to Take Delivery Partnership Nationwide by March Starbucks and DoorDash have expanded their delivery partnership to Northern California, Texas, Georgia, Florida and other select markets, with plans for availability in all 50 states by March 2023. The program has received positive feedback following pilots in Atlanta, Houston and Sacramento, Calif. as well as market expansions in Seattle, Portland and New York City […] Retail TouchPoints January 19, 2023January 19, 2023 < 1 min read RestaurantsFood DeliveryDoorDashDeliveryPartnershipsPackagingStore LocationShoppersExecutivesDept. OTCCustomer Experience 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Merchandising How Retailers Decide Which New Products to Stock When new products are introduced to the market, retailers have to decide which ones to stock on their shelves. This can be a tough decision, as there are many factors to consider. In this blog post, we’ll take a look at the three main factors that influence a retailer’s decision to stock a new product. […] Retail Bound January 19, 2023January 20, 2023 3 min read MerchandisingTargetPackagingDept. PetDept. GroceryConsumersStrategyResults & InvestmentMarketing: In StoreDept. ApparelBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing New branding for Shaken Udder milkshakes Milkshake brand Shaken Udder has announced a “major” rebrand. The new packaging designs are set to hit the shelves this week. Shaken Udder worked with brand consultancy big fish to develop the new designs. The milkshake company’s “recognisable” cow still remains on the branding. Senior brand manager at Shaken Udder, Paras Arora, said: “After 10 […] Talking Retail January 19, 2023January 19, 2023 < 1 min read Marketing: BrandPackaging 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer The Evolution of Grocery: How Stores Can Retain Shoppers in Today’s Competitive Market The grocery sector has undergone serious shifts in the past couple years. From upgraded technologies that enable digital ordering to pandemic-era shopping habits that sent certain products flying off the shelves, today’s grocery shoppers are no longer loyal to the same store or chain. They hunt for the retailers with the best products, selection and […] Elissa Quinby January 19, 2023January 19, 2023 3 min read ShoppersConsumersBrick and MortarEconomyCOVID19Marketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionKrogerWhole FoodsTechnology & InnovationDeliveryAmazonCustomer ExperiencePricing & PromotionsPackagingMarketing: TradeAlbertsons / SafewayData & InsightsAcquisitionMarketing: In StoreHealth & WellnessMarketing: UGCMergersMetaverseOwned Brands (Private Label)Predictions and ForecastsStore LocationTech: AR and VRDept. Fresh 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Top Merchant Award Goes to Charles Redfield BENTONVILLE, Ark. — As Walmart’s chief merchandising officer, Charles Redfield and his team are responsible for making sure the retailer’s customers, whether shopping online or in stores, can always find the items they want at the lowest possible prices. The high rate of inflation that has shocked consumers in the past year has made that […] MMR January 18, 2023January 18, 2023 4 min read WalmartExecutivesShoppersConsumersMerchandisingDept. NonfoodBrick and MortarBOPISDeliveryPackagingOperations & Supply ChainDept. GroceryEconomyStrategyPartnershipsData & InsightsInternational - UK 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Operations & Supply Chain Shoehorning Zappos’ Returns Into Whole Foods’ Physical Operations Amazon-owned Zappos.com said last week that its online customers now will be able to return products ordered from its site at Amazon-owned Whole Foods stores around the country, taking advantage of an infrastructure already being used for Amazon returns. According to the company, shoppers wanting to return Zappos purchases now will be able to access […] MorningNewsBeat January 18, 2023January 18, 2023 < 1 min read AmazonReturnsWhole FoodsOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: In StorePackagingShoppersDept. ApparelDeliveryBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer How To Deliver a Seamless Omnichannel Experience DSI “It’s not brick and mortar or ecommerce — it’s brick and mortar and ecommerce.” — Lauren Livak, Director of the Digital Shelf Institute Today, most brands’ products exist not just on the physical shelf but also the digital shelf. However, the main problem is that most companies haven’t found a way to seamlessly connect these […] Digital Shelf Institute January 17, 2023January 17, 2023 13 min read ConsumersTechnology & InnovationOmnichannelMerchandisingMarketing: Retail MediaMarketing: In StoreShoppersMarketing: ShopperPackagingOperations & Supply ChainJohnson & JohnsonData & InsightsBrick and MortarHealth & WellnessStrategyMarketing: SocialTrends: Food and BeverageMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationAmazonTargetSustainabilityResults & InvestmentDept. DairyInternationalGoogleTech: AIPricing & PromotionsPepsiCoDanoneMeta (Facebook)WalmartDept. NonfoodDept. BeverageDept. HBCAI / ML 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Agencies & Vendors Definition of Marketing Insanity I’ve drawn a lot of cartoons about the tendency of marketers to want to change everything, all at once, and all the time. There’s an old marketing truism that “marketers get tired of their advertising before consumers do.” The same instinct to change for the sake of change goes for every aspect of marketing, from […] Tom Fishburne January 16, 2023January 16, 2023 2 min read Fun & HumorPackagingConsumersAgencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Here are six big technology related takeaways from this week’s retail results Many UK retailers reported strong Christmas performances this week, with Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury’s and the discounters leading the way, albeit in part fuelled by inflation. In this article, we look at the key retail technology takeaways from an eventful five days of festive results. 1. Never underestimate the power of Click and Collect Marks and […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub January 13, 2023January 13, 2023 4 min read Technology & InnovationMarketing: SocialTescoHoliday & EventsShoppersTwitterInternational - UKBNPLTrends: FinanceCOVID19OmnichannelBrick and MortarDept. GroceryBigTechBOPISEconomyExecutivesDept. ApparelConsumersMarketing: In StoreESG and CSRDept. NonfoodPackagingData & InsightsStrategyPricing & PromotionsResults & InvestmentDeliveryDept. HBC 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Marketplace Gen Z is Watching: How to Court Younger Consumers With More Sustainable Return Policies Most U.S. consumers (three out of five) now rank environmental sustainability as a top factor in their purchasing decisions, and that number jumps to 75 percent for Gen Z. However, while many online retailers are adopting eco-friendly production and sales practices, the post-purchase process remains a challenge to sustainability. Shoppers return between 15 percent and […] Hannah Bravo January 13, 2023January 13, 2023 4 min read SustainabilityReturnsShoppersConsumersESG and CSROperations & Supply ChainPackagingPartnershipsData & InsightsMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionDeliveryTechnology & InnovationAssociatesDept. NonfoodExecutivesHoliday & EventsMarketing: UGCPredictions and ForecastsShopifyStore LocationMarketing: Direct & Personalization 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Walmart Expands Reach of Third-Party Retail Services with Salesforce Integration Walmart’s burgeoning slate of white-label retail tech will be made more widely available via a new partnership with Salesforce. Retailers will now be able to plug into Walmart Commerce Technologies’ Store Assist local fulfillment services and the Walmart GoLocal delivery solution through the Salesforce AppExchange. The new partnership is part of a growing push by […] Retail TouchPoints January 13, 2023January 13, 2023 2 min read WalmartTechnology & InnovationPartnershipsDeliveryRecommerceBOPISOperations & Supply ChainOmnichannelInstacartAcquisitionVendorsAmazonShoppersData & InsightsPackagingDept. NonfoodBrick and MortarStrategyPricing & PromotionsExecutivesHoliday & EventsHome DepotMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationMarketing: In Store 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Merchandising Packaging spotlight: 15 brands looking fresh in 2023 Take a look at 15 brands entering the new year with fresh looks and, in some cases, more sustainable packaging. New Hope Network January 12, 2023January 12, 2023 < 1 min read PackagingDept. FreshSustainability 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery DoorDash Debuts Package Pickup Service to Streamline Returns DoorDash has introduced Package Pickup, allowing consumers across the country to have the service deliver up to five return items per trip to UPS, FedEx or the USPS. DoorDash will charge a flat fee of $5 ($3 for DashPass members), and shoppers will get their first package pickup for free during January 2023, traditionally a […] Retail TouchPoints January 11, 2023January 11, 2023 2 min read ReturnsFood DeliveryDeliveryDoorDashBOPISConsumersBrick and MortarOperations & Supply ChainRite AidWalmartHoliday & EventsKrogerAmazonShoppersBJ’s Wholesale ClubHealth & WellnessOmnichannelWhole FoodsDept. FreshDept. Fresh PreparedMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionPackagingPartnershipsTractor Supply CompanyDollar General 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 4
Merchandising Scandinavian Tobacco Group redesigns Moments packaging Scandinavian Tobacco Group UK has redesigned its Moments range with the modernised Moments Blue and Moments Original already available to retailers and new packs of Moments Panatella to follow in May. The new packaging features a bigger, more simplified logo and fresher colour scheme with the wisp of smoke extended, all intended to increase shelf […] Talking Retail January 10, 2023January 10, 2023 < 1 min read PackagingMerchandisingMarketing: BrandInternational - UK 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Wireless Power and the Retail Store of Tomorrow Stores are getting smarter by the day, driven in part by the robust experiences witnessed by the majority of us who increased our online shopping during the past three years. Classic brick-and-mortar stores are seeking to recapture foot traffic by ramping up their investment into in-store technologies. Chief among these investments are internet-connected devices such […] Retail TouchPoints January 10, 2023January 10, 2023 4 min read Technology & InnovationTech: IoTBrick and MortarDept. NonfoodData & InsightsSustainabilityOperations & Supply ChainStore LocationMarketing: In StoreResults & InvestmentPredictions and ForecastsESG and CSRMerchandisingExecutivesCOVID19PackagingAssociatesTech: AIMars Inc.AI / ML 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Boxed Explores Financial Alternatives, Including a Possible Sale Boxed, the combination ecommerce retailer and enabler that serves both consumer and business customers, is seeking additional funding — or a possible sale — as it explores strategic alternatives. The company’s Board of Directors has retained both financial and legal advisers as it contemplates Boxed’s next moves, which could include a funding announcement within the […] Retail TouchPoints January 10, 2023January 10, 2023 2 min read DeliveryResults & InvestmentAcquisitionSustainabilityTechnology & InnovationPackagingShoppersMergersLegal & CriminalExecutivesDept. NonfoodConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Merchandising Emerging trends in the pharmaceutical packaging industry High-quality and effective pharmaceutical packaging plays a vital role in saving lives. Without it, drugs can be easily tampered with or become damaged during delivery, making the medicine ineffectual, and effectively endangering a patient’s health. Because of this, it’s an industry that’s closely guarded and tightly regulated. BCC Research January 6, 2023January 6, 2023 < 1 min read PackagingPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: SocialHealth & WellnessDelivery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Merchandising M&M’s unites female spokescandies to celebrate women bucking convention Special packaging is meant to better familiarize consumers with Purple, a new mascot that will also appear in the brand’s Super Bowl commercial. MarketingDive January 6, 2023January 6, 2023 < 1 min read PackagingConsumersHoliday & Events 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass As Constellation’s shares fall on weak earnings, we see a buying opportunity Alcoholic beverage producer Constellation Brands (STZ) reported mixed fiscal 2023 third-quarter earnings on Thursday before the opening bell. While the results came in short of our expectations, we see the subsequent drop in the Corona beermaker’s share price as chance for investors to buy up the stock. Net sales climbed 5% year-over-year, to $2.44 billion, […] CNBC January 5, 2023January 5, 2023 4 min read Dept. Adult BevDept. BeverageResults & InvestmentPredictions and ForecastsEconomyCPG: Adult BeveragePhilanthropyData & InsightsCannabisPackagingTargetMarketing: BroadcastOperations & Supply ChainDept. HBC 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Merchandising Victoria’s Secret brand chief will leave after less than a year in new role Amy Hauk, who led the lingerie giant’s Pink brand for four years before the company integrated its two major labels, will exit in March. RetailDive January 5, 2023January 5, 2023 < 1 min read Packaging 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Department: Nonfood Corporate Strategy Corporate Finance ESG Media & Marketing Agencies & Vendors Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Holiday & Events Operations & Supply Chain Millennials Dominated Holiday Shopping Spend — Here’s What it Means for 2023 In a year when holiday spending on gifts, travel and entertainment was down 1 percent from the year prior, one age group bucked that trend in a huge way. Millennials, perhaps aided by increased incomes due to “The Great Reshuffle,” told us it would spend a whopping 11 percent more than it did in 2021, […] Written by Kelly Pedersen January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Department: Consumer Durables ESG Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Holiday & Events Operations & Supply Chain Stores & Formats Retail Traffic Trends #112: Consumer Habits 2023 While some trends come and go, there were a few trends that have stayed with consumers throughout the year. As online shopping continues to be a popular choice for consumers, physical stores can offer shoppers perks that e-commerce can’t replicate. This week we look at trends to increase foot traffic and customer loyalty. […] Written by Doorcounts January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery - Natural Channel: Grocery - Natural Data & Insights Technology & Innovation Stores & Formats Just Walk Out gives Whole Foods stores an edge, data shows The two stores in the chain outfitted with Amazon’s checkout-free technology did better in some ways than nearby locations without the automated system during the second half of 2022, Placer.ai found. Written by Grocery Dive January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Channel: Grocery Department: Food Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces ShopRite adds online filters to help shoppers choose products and recipes The improvements are intended to help shoppers find products and recipes that meet specific criteria, such as dairy-free, vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free. Written by Grocery Dive January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Department: Nonfood Data & Insights Technology & Innovation 7 online grocery trends for retailers to watch Online grocery shopping is here to stay. Top online grocery trends include AI tools, drone delivery, data security, and ready-made meals. Written by Future of Commerce January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked