Merchandising Central Co-op completes electronic shelf edge labels rollout Central Co-op, has announced the successful rollout of electronic shelf edge labels (ESELs) in 260 stores. The technology marks a significant advancement in the retail industry – streamlining operations, enhancing customer experience and driving sustainable practices. Key highlights of the rollout include total labels in… This story continues at Central Co-op completes electronic shelf edge […] Talking Retail March 27, 2024March 27, 2024 < 1 min read PackagingMerchandisingCustomer ExperienceTechnology & InnovationSustainabilityShoppersPredictions and ForecastsOperations & Supply ChainBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category The Grocerant Guru Takes a Look at Hamburger Helper’s Refresh Retailers take notice, it’s the Grocerant Guru® here with some insights on a recent brand refresh that caught my eye. Let’s talk Hamburger Helper! Regular readers of this blog know that consumers are dynamic not static. Now we all know many legacy brands need a little sprucing up. Eagle Foods, based in Cleveland, Ohio, […] Grocerant Guru March 26, 2024March 26, 2024 3 min read Dept. GroceryData & InsightsDept. FreshGeneral MillsConsumersShoppersTechnology & InnovationDept. Center StorePackagingExecutivesDept. Natural / OrganicPartnershipsPredictions and ForecastsStore LocationTargetMarketing: Social Media 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Merchandising Mtn Dew reaches out to gamers, outdoor enthusiasts with rewards programs In a move to target niche audiences, special packaging from the PepsiCo brand offers codes redeemable for products from brands like Xbox and GoPro. MarketingDive March 25, 2024March 25, 2024 < 1 min read PepsiCoPackagingTargetPricing & Promotions 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Operations & Supply Chain 3 Ecommerce Logistics Trends that are Changing Retail Right Now The ecommerce industry has experienced rapid growth in recent years, with global sales reaching an estimated $5.8 trillion in 2023, according to research by Statista. The same study suggests this trend is only expected to continue: by 2027, the global retail ecommerce market is projected to grow by 39% and surpass the $8 trillion mark. […] Retail TouchPoints March 25, 2024March 25, 2024 4 min read Operations & Supply ChainTechnology & InnovationAIShoppersDeliveryPredictions and ForecastsResults & InvestmentReturnsSustainabilityCustomer ExperienceExecutivesMarketing: Social MediaPackagingBigCommerceData & InsightsPartnershipsShopifyStrategyAgencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Restaurants 7 reasons Food Hall concept Wonder May outlast many legacy Restaurant Chains Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® believes that the delivery-centric food hall startup Wonder, founded by entrepreneur Marc Lore that has now raised $1.5 billion to date and plans to expand to 90 locations by the end of next year just might outlast many current legacy restaurant chains. Why, Wonder […] Grocerant Guru March 23, 2024March 23, 2024 3 min read RestaurantsDept. GroceryData & InsightsDeliveryStore LocationShoppersWalmartPackagingTechnology & InnovationMarketing: In StoreConsumersCustomer ExperienceExecutivesPricing & PromotionsPepsiCoPartnershipsDept. BabyOperations & Supply ChainAssociatesMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionDept. FreshAmazon 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
Operations & Supply Chain Walmart expands supply chain transparency with 3rd milk-processing facility The new owned-and-operated location will give the retailer control over its bottling and packaging process. Grocery Dive March 22, 2024March 22, 2024 < 1 min read WalmartOperations & Supply ChainDept. DairyDept. BeveragePackagingStore Location 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Merchandising Chips Ahoy boosts new recipe with Keke Palmer and Malibu ‘re-treat’ The Mondelez brand’s most extensive reformulation in nearly a decade will be promoted with a celebrity campaign and updated packaging. MarketingDive March 22, 2024March 22, 2024 < 1 min read PackagingMondelez 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Tailor Brand Actions to 4 Shopper Types to Drive Purchases When making key decisions about brand positioning and activation opportunities, brand leaders must pay close attention to the factors that influence audience buying behaviors. Brand leaders must leverage shopper mindsets to create powerful brand strategies, from messaging to channel strategy. In a Gartner survey, over 2,000 U.S. consumers were asked about traits that described the […] Anna Maria Virzi March 21, 2024March 21, 2024 3 min read ConsumersShoppersInsight ProvidersThick DataCustomer ExperienceTechnology & InnovationMarketing: UGCInternational - UKMarketing: TradePackagingBig DataEconomyMarketing: In StoreDept. HBCData & InsightsTargetStrategyPricing & PromotionsPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Social MediaBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces New look for Mary Berry’s Dressings The Mary Berry’s Dressings range has unveiled a new look in time for the summer. The new packaging includes illustrations of fresh salad ingredients in a colourful roundel, which is replicated across the different dressings in the range. The two-tone design, set against bright white,… This story continues at New look for Mary Berry’s Dressings […] Talking Retail March 21, 2024March 21, 2024 < 1 min read PackagingRoundelPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Retail MediaDept. Fresh 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Marketing rules for vapes should align with those for smoking, says CIM boss In addition to creating a ‘Smokeless Generation’, the government’s bill introduced in parliament today (20 March), will also tackle youth vaping by introducing new powers to restrict vape flavours and packaging intentionally marketed to children. In addition to vape flavour restrictions, the government is seeking… This story continues at Marketing rules for vapes should align […] Talking Retail March 20, 2024March 20, 2024 < 1 min read GovernmentPackagingPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: HBC Ulta Beauty Rolls out ‘Beauty Dropoff’ Recycling Program in all 1,350+ Stores Ulta Beauty and Pact have expanded their Beauty Dropoff recycling initiative chainwide, providing drop-off bins for clean, empty packaging from any beauty brand or retailer at all 1,350+ stores. The companies initially piloted the program last year in 90 Ulta Beauty stores, according to Glossy. Customers need to ensure there’s no liquid left in the […] Retail TouchPoints March 19, 2024March 19, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. HBCSustainabilityPackagingBrick and MortarWalmartShoppersPartnershipsMarketing: Social MediaProcter & GamblePredictions and ForecastsMarketing: In StoreBOPIS 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Impossible Foods has always claimed to bleed red, now its label will The plant-based pioneer announced new packaging at Natural Products Expo West to attract more meat lovers to its burgers, sausages and chicken. RetailDive March 15, 2024March 15, 2024 < 1 min read PackagingTrends: Food and BeverageIndustry Conferences and EventsHealth & WellnessDept. Natural / OrganicDept. Fresh 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Protecting Your Ideas and Designs as a Product Startup As a product startup, one of your most valuable assets is your intellectual property. This includes any original ideas, designs, or branding elements that set your products apart from others in the market. Without proper protection, these assets are vulnerable to being copied or used by competitors without your permission. In this blog post, we […] Retail Bound March 14, 2024March 14, 2024 3 min read GovernmentPackagingMarketing: BrandStrategyMarketing: In StoreLegal & Criminal 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category Hand Held Food for Immediate Consumption Will Drive Casey’s General Stores Growth At the intersection of consumers trends, pizza delivery success, and branded line extensions Casey’s General Stores have added new hand-held food menu items for immediate consumption is a perfect fit Edifying its consumer focused grocerant niche Ready-2-Eat and Heat-N-Eat fresh prepared menu in the minds-eye of the consumer, according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® […] Grocerant Guru March 13, 2024March 13, 2024 3 min read Dept. GroceryCasey's General StoresDept. Fresh PreparedConsumersData & InsightsBrick and MortarDept. BakeryDept. FreshPackagingPredictions and ForecastsShoppersDept. BeverageDept. DairyRestaurantsPartnershipsDeliveryOperations & Supply ChainExecutivesDept. PerimeterDept. FuelSustainabilityAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Sustainability Beyond Slogans: Actionable Strategies for Retailers In 2024, the demand for sustainable practices in retail is more than just a trend; it has become a fundamental shift in consumer expectations and regulatory requirements. Consumers increasingly make purchasing decisions based on a company’s environmental impact, looking beyond the surface to see which brands are committed to making a difference. Concurrently, governments worldwide […] Mike Szczesny March 12, 2024March 12, 2024 3 min read SustainabilityConsumersESG and CSRPackagingOperations & Supply ChainPredictions and ForecastsBrick and MortarConsultingDeliveryStrategyData & InsightsMarketing: In StoreShoppersGovernmentPartnershipsMarketing: Social MediaHealth & WellnessThick Data 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Recycling technology firm Polytag builds on Ocado Retail, Aldi, Co-op tie-ups with Series A funding round Polytag has secured Series A seed funding for its mission to transform the recycling industry across the UK and Europe. The undisclosed investment builds on partnerships with major UK retailers, including Ocado Retail, Aldi, and Co-op. Polytag’s technology offers real-time visibility and insights into single-use packaging throughout its lifecycle. Using its QR codes and Invisible […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub March 11, 2024March 11, 2024 2 min read SustainabilityTechnology & InnovationOcadoPackagingData & InsightsResults & InvestmentDeliveryRegional GroceryStart UpsAldiInternational - UKPartnershipsPredictions and ForecastsPricing & PromotionsExecutivesESG and CSRDept. Nonfood 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Owned Brands (Private Label) Circana report: private brands surge amidst inflation CHICAGO—Private brands have experienced growth in the face of inflation, according to a new report from Circana, with sales surpassing $217 billion. The report, “CPG Private Brands Update,” provides an update on the store brand landscape, and identifies retailer opportunities to increase demand for their own brand and private brand offerings. “Private brands are increasingly […] MMR March 8, 2024March 8, 2024 2 min read Owned Brands (Private Label)ConsumersDept. BeverageEconomyDept. GroceryShoppersPredictions and ForecastsDept. RefrigeratedData & InsightsDept. HBCMerchandisingDept. Center StoreDept. AppliancesPackagingDept. Nonfood 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Restaurants Restaurants have an Advantage is Selling Meals To-Go Grocery stores and Convenience stores may be selling more grocerant niche Ready-2-Eat and Heat-N-Eat meals and meal component that ever, however Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® strongly believes that restaurants hold several advantages over convenience stores (c-stores) and grocery stores when it comes to selling meals to-go: Specialization in […] Grocerant Guru March 8, 2024March 8, 2024 3 min read RestaurantsBrick and MortarDept. GroceryData & InsightsPackagingShoppersMarketing: In StoreDept. FreshMarketing: TradeMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationOwned Brands (Private Label) 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Reasons Why Grocerants Are Gaining Steam It is at the intersection of cooking dinner/a meal at home, ordering takeout, or buying fresh prepared meals or meal components from a grocery store, restaurant, convenience store, dollar store etc. that the concept of the “grocerant,” continues to thrive in the minds-eye of the consumer according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, […] Grocerant Guru March 6, 2024March 6, 2024 3 min read ConsumersData & InsightsDept. GroceryDept. Fresh PreparedDept. FreshRestaurantsDept. DeliHealth & WellnessPredictions and ForecastsBrick and MortarDept. PerimeterPackagingMarketing: In StoreNestlePepsiCoShoppersSustainabilityMerchandisingTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights How to Use Data to Drive Your Retail Product Launch Launching a new product in the retail space can be a daunting task. With so many factors that can potentially impact the success of your launch, it’s important to use every tool at your disposal to ensure its success. One of the most powerful tools you have is data. Data-driven decision making has become increasingly […] Retail Bound March 5, 2024March 5, 2024 3 min read Data & InsightsTargetStrategyMarketing: Social MediaESG and CSRShoppersPredictions and ForecastsPackagingTrends: RetailTechnology & InnovationPartnershipsMarketing: In StoreDept. Nonfood 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer UK Homeware Trends Report The UK homeware market has shown remarkable resilience and adaptability in recent years, having faced the extended hiatus of the COVID-19 outbreak and a cost of living crisis which squeezed budgets back to the essentials. The high interest rates of 2023 also impacted homebuyers – a key target market for this sector. Despite these challenges, […] Mintel March 5, 2024March 5, 2024 4 min read ConsumersInternational - UKESG and CSRSustainabilityBrick and MortarMarketing: Social MediaPackagingPredictions and ForecastsShoppersResults & InvestmentHoliday & EventsDept. FreshData & InsightsDept. ApparelCOVID19Dept. PerimeterDeliveryDept. GroceryDept. NonfoodHealth & WellnessMarketing: In StoreOperations & Supply ChainPhilanthropyTargetTechnology & InnovationEconomyTrends: Consumer 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Macy’s Confirms Receipt of Revised Acquisition Proposal Macy’s confirmed on Sunday that it received a revised proposal from two of its major investors, Arkhouse Management Co. and Brigade Capital Management, to acquire each of the remaining shares in Macy’s they don’t already own for $24 per share — up from an earlier offer of $21 per share — for a deal value […] Melissa Campanelli March 4, 2024March 4, 2024 < 1 min read AcquisitionResults & InvestmentData & InsightsCompetitionAssociatesBrick and MortarEconomyPackagingPredictions and ForecastsLegal & CriminalShoppers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Merchandising Advancements in Vegan Packaging: Navigating 2024’s Thriving Plant-Based Market Trend projections for this year herald plant-based diets as a pivotal cornerstone in today’s modern dietary preferences. The surge in the launch of over 1,610 new vegan products in 2023 alone echoes a resounding consumer sentiment; that many of us are leaning toward simpler, less processed foods that prioritize value and sustainability. In this article, […] Retail TouchPoints March 2, 2024March 2, 2024 4 min read PackagingHealth & WellnessConsumersDept. GroceryTrends: Food and BeverageSustainabilityPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Social MediaAssociatesDept. Natural / OrganicMarketing: BrandDept. BeverageShoppersOperations & Supply ChainMeta (Facebook)Dept. DairyInclusivityInternational - UKExecutivesDept. FreshDept. RefrigeratedTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces “Shrinkflation” In The Spotlight The New York Times has a piece about the impetus for shrinkflation, and the underlying economics. “Companies are downsizing products without downsizing prices, and consumer posts from Reddit to TikTok to the New York Times comments section drip with indignation at the trend, widely known as ‘shrinkflation’,” the story says, noting that “the practice isn’t […] MorningNewsBeat March 2, 2024March 6, 2024 2 min read GovernmentEconomyCOVID19Data & InsightsPredictions and ForecastsConsumersDept. NonfoodMarketing: Social MediaPackagingStrategyTikTokDept. BeverageDept. FrozenDept. PaperInternational - North AmericaAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Restaurants Can Darden Restaurants Missteps of the past Help Light the Path Forward Time and time again we all stumble. Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® believes that good companies are simply better at recovering from those stumbles. Let’s take a look at Darden Restaurants, the parent company of Olive Garden and other popular restaurant chains, has faced its share of challenges and […] Grocerant Guru March 1, 2024March 1, 2024 4 min read RestaurantsData & InsightsShoppersCOVID19SustainabilityDept. GroceryCustomer ExperiencePricing & PromotionsResults & InvestmentMarketing: Social MediaHealth & WellnessMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionESG and CSRAssociatesOperations & Supply ChainPackagingTechnology & InnovationDept. BeverageDept. Adult BevMarketing: TradeConsumersPartnershipsPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: UGC 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Merchandising Food Packaging With Forever Chemicals No Longer Sold in US Food packaging coated in forever chemicals will no longer be sold in the United States. The Food and Drug Administration reports that grease-proofing materials containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are being phased out completely. RetailWire March 1, 2024March 7, 2024 < 1 min read PackagingDept. GroceryGovernment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Key Takeaways from the Wiser Industry Leaders Brand Panel: Challenges and Adaptations Navigating the current retail landscape presents a unique set of challenges that retailers and brand manufacturers must face. One crucial theme addressed during a recent Customer Panel hosted by Wiser Solutions concerned the deficit of labor resources within the retail sector. Panelists highlighted the frustration with labor scarcity in an environment where consumer demands and […] Wiser Retail Strategies February 29, 2024February 29, 2024 6 min read Data & InsightsDept. NonfoodConsumersAssociatesShoppersOperations & Supply ChainEconomyPredictions and ForecastsOwned Brands (Private Label)StrategyPartnershipsCompetitionMerchandisingPackagingTrends: RetailMarketing: In StoreSustainabilityTechnology & InnovationDept. ApparelAcquisitionLegal & CriminalTargetResults & InvestmentPricing & PromotionsDept. GroceryMarketing: TradeMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionHealth & WellnessGovernment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation From Concept to Consumer: The Journey of Device Design, Development, and Retail The journey from a simple sketch on paper to a tangible, state-of-the-art device combines creativity, precision, and technological expertise. But how is it accomplished? Selling a product to retail involves numerous steps, spanning from idea conception and production to placing it on store shelves. Depending on factors like product complexity, manufacturing timelines, distribution logistics, and […] Retail Bound February 29, 2024February 29, 2024 5 min read Technology & InnovationConsumersOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: BrandTargetDept. NonfoodPackagingShoppersPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Social MediaESG and CSRStrategyDept. Consumer ElectronicsData & InsightsResults & InvestmentMarketing: In StoreMarketing: TradePartnershipsTech: IoTBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation What the Future of Retail Looks Like The scary and exciting concept of the future may already seem to be dawning on us, with AI suddenly accessible and able to think for us and VR worlds that are becoming more sophisticated and convincing. The entire fabric of society will be affected by the rapidly changing technology we’ve seen in a relatively short […] Mintel February 29, 2024February 29, 2024 3 min read Technology & InnovationAISustainabilityShoppersMarketing: In StorePredictions and ForecastsTech: AR and VRConsumersDept. ApparelInternational - UKTrends: RetailMetaverseMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionCustomer ExperienceWeatherGovernmentESG and CSROperations & Supply ChainMarketing: VoiceMarketing: Social MediaData & InsightsDept. HBCsocial commerceAssociatesChatGPTTrends: ConsumerPackaging 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Corporate Strategy Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Charted: Car Brand Loyalty in 2024 See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Car Brand Loyalty in 2024 This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. This graphic visualizes the best and worst car brands in terms of brand loyalty. […] Written by Visual Capitalist March 26, 2024March 26, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem ESG Media & Marketing Agencies & Vendors Retail Ecosystem Data & Insights International Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Operations & Supply Chain Key Takeaways From Shoptalk Spring 2024 Shoptalk always brings the best and brightest minds of the industry together for four days packed with insights, networking opportunities, trend predictions and so much more. This year, the spring event in Las Vegas was no exception. But like many other major industry events, Shoptalk can feel like you’re sprinting a marathon — there’s so […] Written by TotalRetail March 25, 2024March 26, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables Department: Consumer Durables Corporate Strategy Corporate Finance Partnerships & Alt Profit Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Stores & Formats Nike Pivots, Embraces Wholesale Once Again Amid faltering demand for shoes and clothing as well as slipping digital sales, Nike Inc. said last week that it will bank a lot more on the thing it has spent the past several years turning away from: other retailers. Executives discussed those plans on Nike’s earnings call, during which it announced that while fiscal […] Written by TotalRetail March 25, 2024March 26, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Department: Food Department: Nonfood ESG Partnerships & Alt Profit Agencies & Vendors International Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Operations & Supply Chain Retail Leaders Weigh in on the FTC’s Proposed Updates to the Green Guides The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) is set to release an updated version of its Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims this year. These “Green Guides” — which haven’t been updated in over a decade — do not have the force of law but provide marketers with guidance on how to make properly substantiated […] Written by TotalRetail March 25, 2024March 26, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Kroger SWOT Analysis 2024 The Cincinnati superstar is the largest traditional supermarket company in the U.S. Although Kroger has served Americans since 1883, its essence is remarkably modern. Written by Lisa Goller March 21, 2024March 21, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked