Department & Category Building Healthy Food Brands with Simple Food Ventures’ Greer Tessler & Luke Goldstein The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by Greer Tessler & Luke Goldstein, co-founders of Simple Food Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in the future of healthy foods and products. SFV’s partnership with the Albertsons Companies helps their protfolio brands with omnichannel distribution. Follow Greer Tessler on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greer-tessler-50256640/Follow Luke […] The CPG Guys June 10, 2023June 10, 2023 2 min read Dept. GroceryMarketing: SocialResults & InvestmentPodcastsOmnichannelTechnology & InnovationPredictions and ForecastsPartnershipsOperations & Supply ChainAlbertsons / Safeway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers MidOcean Partners acquires QualiTech Company manufactures food ingredients, animal nutrition and plant nutrition solutions. Food Business News June 9, 2023June 9, 2023 < 1 min read PartnershipsAcquisitionDept. Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Including Store No8 and Outlier Ventures: RTIH runs you through the week’s coolest retail technology plays RTIH Editor, Scott Thompson, brings you his top ‘future of retail’ systems launches and deployments from the past week, including checkout free store milestones, startups focused on building in Web3, and the ongoing digitalisation of the fashion industry. Poundland Poundland has launched a suite of digital accessibility tools to support job applicants and workers with […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub June 9, 2023June 9, 2023 3 min read Technology & InnovationAIMarketing: SocialTescoTwitterTech: AR and VRDept. ApparelData & InsightsPartnershipsCryptoShoppersESG and CSRMarketing: Retail MediaInternational - UKWalmartConsumersTech: CashierlessBig DataMetaversedunnhumbyInsight ProvidersAssociatesDept. NonfoodDeliveryInclusivitySustainabilityResults & InvestmentPredictions and ForecastsblockchainCPG: Adult BeverageTrends: TechStrategyTrends: RetailHealth & WellnessTarget 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Perfect Corp. teams with Warner Bros. Pictures for The Flash interactive AR try-on experience Perfect Corp. has launched an interactive augmented reality (AR) experience for Warner Bros. Pictures’ upcoming film The Flash. Movie filters and effects are available free to users in the AR try-on app, YouCam Makeup, and photo-editing app, YouCam Perfect. The Flash virtual experience features an exclusive animated effect and stickers that invite users to activate […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub June 9, 2023June 9, 2023 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationAIMarketing: SocialTwitterInternational - UKTech: AR and VRPartnershipsMetaverseExecutivesESG and CSRDept. Nonfood 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Amazon, Starbucks Accused In Suit Of Customer Data Misuse The Seattle Times reports that Amazon and Starbucks have been accused in a lawsuit filed in New York City of “collecting customers’ personal information without first notifying them.” The proposed class action suit hinges on a New York City law, the Biometric Identifier Information Law, “which requires businesses to tell customers if they are collecting […] MorningNewsBeat June 9, 2023June 9, 2023 3 min read AmazonData & InsightsShoppersRestaurantsTechnology & InnovationLegal & CriminalBrick and MortarGovernmentMarketing: VoicePartnershipsTech: CashierlessAI 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing J.Crew teams with Obsess for immersive virtual experience celebrating 40th anniversary J.Crew has announced the launch of an immersive virtual store powered by experiential e-commerce platform Obsess. The 3D, shoppable experience celebrates the company’s 40th anniversary and takes the form of a beach house that features six rooms and a separate boathouse. The J.Crew Virtual Beach House also offers interactive content highlighting the brand’s heritage, along […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub June 9, 2023June 9, 2023 2 min read Technology & InnovationMarketing: SocialPartnershipsTwitterShoppersBrick and MortarMarketing: PrintDept. ApparelExecutivesPricing & PromotionsInternational - UKDept. FreshMerchandising 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Victoria’s Secret to Sell Lingerie, Apparel on Amazon Victoria’s Secret announced Tuesday it was collaborating with Amazon.com to offer its customers fashion and lingerie products. This is an expansion of its collaboration, which first began last year with the launch of Victoria’s Secret Beauty in Amazon stores. Now, more than 4,000 Victoria’s Secret items will be available at Amazon.com, including the brand’s bras, […] Marie Albiges June 9, 2023June 9, 2023 < 1 min read AmazonDept. ApparelPartnershipsData & InsightsShoppersBrick and MortarConsumersMerchandisingLegal & CriminalDept. Natural / OrganicDept. HBC 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Starring Apple, Poundland and Forever 21: RTIH’s biggest retail technology news stories of the week It’s Friday, the weekend is almost upon us, so let’s kick back and reflect on another eventful week for the retail systems space. Here’s your briefing on the most important stories from the past five days, including Emperia, Recite Me, Amperity, Walmart’s incubator arm Store No8, and Outlier Ventures. 1. Emperia – new Apple mixed […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub June 9, 2023June 9, 2023 4 min read Technology & InnovationAIMarketing: SocialTwitterShoppersData & InsightsWalmartExecutivesCryptoCustomer ExperiencePredictions and ForecastsDept. ApparelAssociatesInclusivityMetaverseConsumersTargetPartnershipsTrends: RetailDept. NonfoodDept. FuelMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionTrends: TechHealth & WellnessPepsiCoResults & InvestmentBrick and MortarblockchainInternational - UK 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Hy-Vee opening new store in Gretna, Neb. WEST DES MOINES, Iowa – Hy-Vee this month will celebrate the grand opening of the newest store featuring the regional supermarket chain’s entirely reimagined grocery store format. After more than a year of construction, the store, in Gretna, Neb., is set to greet its first customers June 13. The 135,000-square-foot store will feature many of […] MMR June 8, 2023June 8, 2023 2 min read Hy-VeeDept. FreshVendorsDept. PerimeterStore FormatDeliveryDept. GroceryDept. Natural / OrganicHealth & WellnessPartnershipsPredictions and ForecastsStore LocationBrick and MortarBOPIS 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Wilko on the hunt for retail technology leader as it steps up omnichannel transformation push Wilko, a British high street chain that sells homewares and household goods, is looking for a senior software engineering leader to head up its digital engineering capability. In a LinkedIn post, Simon Reeve, Head of Engineering and Architecture at Wilko, said: “This is an exciting and challenging role, taking end to end ownership and accountability […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub June 8, 2023June 8, 2023 2 min read Technology & InnovationOmnichannelMarketing: SocialTwitterShoppersBrick and MortarDeliveryBOPISStrategyInternational - UKDept. NonfoodEconomyPartnershipsData & InsightsSustainability 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit Toyota signs on as first official auto partner of Major League Pickleball The deal, which promotes the 2023 Prius, comes as MLP has quadrupled its number of official sponsorships and drawn major athlete investors. MarketingDive June 8, 2023June 8, 2023 < 1 min read PartnershipsDept. Nonfood 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Pinterest launches next stage of data clean rooms trial with Wayfair Pinterest’s clean rooms partnership with LiveRamp back is a means to counter the loss of insights as a result of Apple’s iOS 14 update and other privacy measures. MarketingDive June 8, 2023June 8, 2023 < 1 min read Marketing: SocialData & InsightsPartnerships 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Food Retailers with YoY Customer Counts Down, Sales Slipping, and Rent Sky Rocketing Need to Evolve Here is some of what the team at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® has heard from clients, at the National Restaurant Show, or read printed in other recent articles. The simple fact is that rent for food retailers including restaurants, C-Stores, Deli’s etc. are continuing to increase. In many spots around the country, they […] Grocerant Guru June 8, 2023June 8, 2023 5 min read Dept. GroceryData & InsightsShoppersDept. DeliDept. Fresh PreparedRestaurantsMarketing: SocialMerchandisingResults & InvestmentMarketing: In StoreBrick and MortarStrategyExecutivesPartnershipsEconomyTechnology & InnovationTwitterMeta (Facebook)Marketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionDeliveryConsultingDept. FreshDept. PerimeterConsumersCOVID19Data VisualizationDept. Adult BevDept. BeverageDept. FrozenESG and CSRInternational - North AmericaMarketing: TradeMarketing: Direct & Personalization 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit AstroPay extends partnership with English Premier League football team Wolverhampton Wanderers AstroPay, a FinTech and online payment solution specialist, has announced the extension of its principal partnership with English Premier League team Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club, also known as Wolves. Having inked a sponsorship deal in 2021, AstroPay has worked with Wolves to provide fans with a range of experiences, rewards and prizes. As part of […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub June 8, 2023June 8, 2023 2 min read PartnershipsTechnology & InnovationMarketing: SocialMarketing: BrandTwitterTrends: FinancePricing & PromotionsStrategyResults & InvestmentPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Operations Alaiko, Europe’s fastest growing direct to consumer fulfilment provider, launches in the UK Europe’s leading direct to consumer e-commerce fulfilment company, Alaiko, is expanding into the UK. To serve the local market, its is partnering with a state-of-the-art fulfilment centre north of London. Unlike other logistics providers, Alaiko is a tech first fulfilment company. It enables shops to manage e-commerce operations from start to finish, using its unique […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub June 7, 2023June 7, 2023 2 min read International - UKOperations & Supply ChainShoppersDeliveryTechnology & InnovationReturnsInternationalConsumersCustomer ExperienceTech: RoboticsExecutivesGovernmentDept. NonfoodPartnershipsPredictions and ForecastsPricing & PromotionsResults & InvestmentStore LocationTrends: Tech 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Keurig partners with Rolling Stones for iced coffee kit The Start Me Up kits feature the band’s branding and are being promoted through influencers on TikTok and a playlist on Spotify. MarketingDive June 7, 2023June 7, 2023 < 1 min read PartnershipsDept. BeverageTikTokStreamingMarketing: SocialMarketing: BroadcastMarketing: Brand 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category Spring and Summer Snacks take Center Stage How do you keep the kids happy when school get out? Fill the house with more snacks. The average household with a teenager out of school will spend $ 300 more a month on food. According to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® a mix of full flavored hot and […] Grocerant Guru June 7, 2023June 7, 2023 3 min read Dept. GroceryConsumersData & InsightsGoogleMarketing: BroadcastDept. FreshMarketing: Retail Media84.51Insight ProvidersShoppersDept. NonfoodDept. OTCThick DataPepsiCoBig DataAgenciesPartnershipsMarketing: SocialMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationDept. DairyDept. Perimeter 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing E-commerce integration platform as a service firm Patchworks joins the MACH Alliance E-commerce integration platform as a service (iPaaS), Patchworks, has joined the MACH Alliance as an ISV (independent software vendor) member. According to a press release: “A MACH (Microservices, API first, Cloud native SaaS and Headless) architecture gives companies a greater degree of agility, allowing them to deliver new features to customers at speed.” “As organisations […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub June 7, 2023June 7, 2023 2 min read Marketing: SocialTwitterPredictions and ForecastsTechnology & InnovationOperations & Supply ChainExecutivesUnileverPress ReleasePartnershipsDept. NonfoodCustomer Experience 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
International 4CAST Investment Group including Ben Stokes, Stuart Broad and Jofra Archer backs Sixes Social Cricket Ahead of its US expansion, immersive cricket experience Sixes Social Cricket has secured an undisclosed investment from 4CAST Investment Group, which includes the likes of Ben Stokes, Stuart Broad, Jofra Archer, KL Rahul and Jason Roy. Created by the founders of Scottish restaurant and butcher Mac & Wild, Calum Mackinnon and Andy Waugh, Sixes opened […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub June 7, 2023June 7, 2023 2 min read Results & InvestmentInternationalESG and CSRTechnology & InnovationPartnershipsInternational - UKRestaurantsFlagship StoresDept. GroceryDept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights The future of retail – Fast fashion brand Forever 21 taps Amperity customer data platform Amperity, an enterprise customer data platform (CDP), has announced a partnership with Forever 21. The fast fashion retailer says that it will now be able to provide more relevant, personalised customer experiences. reach more consumers, while enriching advertising campaigns through insights on cross-channel behaviour, data science scores, and content affinities. Forever 21 has a significant […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub June 6, 2023June 6, 2023 1 min read Technology & InnovationData & InsightsAIShoppersMarketing: SocialTwitterConsumersDept. ApparelPredictions and ForecastsTrends: RetailCustomer ExperiencePartnershipsMetaverseOmnichannelExecutivesDept. FuelTrends: TechMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionUnilever 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Walmart, Ebay Launch New Accelerator Programs Focused on Ecommerce, Web3 Walmart’s incubation arm, Store Nº8, and Ebay have both launched new accelerator programs aimed at supporting startups developing technologies designed to help shape the future of digital commerce. Store Nº8 Accelerator Aims to ‘Unlock’ Decentralized Commerce Store Nº8 has teamed up with Web3 investor and accelerator Outlier Ventures to launch the Store Nº8 dCommerce Base […] Retail TouchPoints June 6, 2023June 7, 2023 2 min read Technology & InnovationAICryptoWalmartPredictions and ForecastsResults & InvestmentEconomyMetaverseConsumersStrategyMarketing: SocialPartnershipsTrends: TechData & InsightsDeliveryMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationExecutivesblockchainStore Location 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Adult Beverage AB InBev’s Michelob Ultra becomes NBA’s first global beer partner An expansion of the 25-year relationship between the brewer and the league will see the light beer brand’s presence grow on and off the court. MarketingDive June 6, 2023June 6, 2023 < 1 min read CPG: Adult BeverageDept. BeverageDept. Adult BevPartnerships 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Walmart incubator arm Store No8 and Outlier Ventures target startups focused on building in Web3 Store No8, Walmart’s incubation arm, and Outlier Ventures, a Web3 investor, have announced the launch of the Store No8 dCommerce Base Camp accelerator programme. Applications open today, and the 12-week initiative will begin in mid-August. The aim is to help a select cohort of startups focused on building in Web3 to deliver solutions that improve […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub June 6, 2023June 6, 2023 2 min read Technology & InnovationWalmartAICryptoMarketing: SocialTwitterPartnershipsTargetEconomyMetaverseConsumersData & InsightsDeliveryblockchainESG and CSRExecutivesTrends: TechMarketing: Direct & Personalization 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer With Consumers Awash in Subscriptions, Brands Set Sights on Paid Membership The subscription economy has been the subject of dire headlines recently, with terms like “subscription fatigue,” “the great unsubscribe” and even “subscription apocalypse” being bandied about. Some stats support the gloomy outlook: according to Kearney, 40% of consumers feel they have too many subscriptions, and subscription ecommerce is predicted to have its slowest growth year […] Retail TouchPoints June 6, 2023June 6, 2023 7 min read ConsumersShoppersStreamingMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionAmazonTechnology & InnovationDept. NonfoodCostcoMarketing: SocialPricing & PromotionsRestaurantsMarketing: TradeEconomyDept. BeverageResults & InvestmentMarketing: Digital MediaExecutivesCompetitionReturnsDept. HBCPredictions and ForecastsDept. ApparelWalmartSustainabilityMarketing: In StoreData & InsightsMarketing: BroadcastDept. DeliPartnershipsESG and CSRDept. Fresh PreparedDeliveryMerchandisingBest BuyBlueApronBrick and MortarCOVID19Operations & Supply Chain 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Emperia – new Apple mixed reality headset Vision Pro ‘entails a new mode of brand interaction’ Apple last night unveiled a mixed reality headset called Vision Pro – its first entirely new product in eight years. The device blends a video feed from the outside world with a virtual world displayed on screens inside the headset. “Today marks the beginning of a new era for computing,” says Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO. […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub June 6, 2023June 6, 2023 3 min read Technology & InnovationShoppersPartnershipsCustomer ExperienceData & InsightsConsumersResults & InvestmentPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: SocialStart UpsDept. ApparelExecutivesCryptoTwitterDept. NonfoodDept. FreshStore LocationStrategyTech: AR and VRMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Associates & Employees NRF sounds alarm over labor impasse WASHINGTON – The National Retail Federation is reiterating its call for the Biden administration to get involved in stalled labor negotiations after reports of shutdowns over the weekend at two California ports. Shutdowns at the Port of Oakland and the Port of Long Beach come as the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the […] MMR June 5, 2023June 5, 2023 2 min read AssociatesOperations & Supply ChainDeliveryConsumersEconomyGovernmentInternationalPress ReleaseExecutivesPartnershipsHoliday & Events 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Could Amazon Make Mobile Phone Service A Prime Benefit? Bloomberg reported over the weekend that Amazon “has been talking with wireless carriers about offering low-cost or possibly free nationwide mobile phone service to Prime subscribers, according to people familiar with the situation. “The company is negotiating with Verizon Communications Inc., T-Mobile US Inc. and Dish Network Corp. to get the lowest possible wholesale prices. […] MorningNewsBeat June 5, 2023June 5, 2023 2 min read AmazonConsumersWalmartStreamingMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionTechnology & InnovationShoppersPricing & PromotionsPartnershipsMarketing: Digital MediaEconomyDelivery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Owned Brands (Private Label) How 9 food retailers are jazzing up their private brands From expanding their store brand portfolios to creating new supplier partnerships, grocers and discounters are ramping up efforts to make their own products shine. Grocery Dive June 5, 2023June 5, 2023 < 1 min read Owned Brands (Private Label)Dept. GroceryPartnerships 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit Butterball, Darling explore poultry plant partnership New plant could process around 18 million lbs of material weekly. Food Business News June 5, 2023June 5, 2023 < 1 min read PartnershipsDept. Fresh 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Purpose H&M Commits to ‘Inclusion and Diversity by Design’ With Extended Size Assortment In episode 404 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Donna Dozier Gordon, head of inclusion and diversity for region Americas at H&M, a global fashion brand offering the latest styles and inspiration for all. During the wide-ranging interview, Dozier Gordon discusses her role at H&M (1:40), the retailer’s expansion of its extended size assortment […] Joe Keenan June 5, 2023June 5, 2023 2 min read InclusivityMerchandisingShoppersPartnershipsDept. ApparelRestaurantsDept. NonfoodMarketing: SocialUnileverMeta (Facebook)PodcastsStrategyAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Channel: Grocery - Natural Channel: Mass Channel: Specialty & Other Department & Category Department: Consumer Durables Department: Nonfood Corporate Strategy Media & Marketing Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Merchandising Stores & Formats Target Leapfrogs Walmart For Upscale Grocery Approach Bloomberg has a story about how “a slew of retailers are beefing up their grocery investments to lure in consumers cutting back on non-essentials like clothing and electronics. But as they lay out plans to improve their food offerings and supply chains, the big question is how does one compete with the mighty Walmart Inc. on […] Written by MorningNewsBeat June 8, 2023June 8, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage CPG: Adult Beverage CPG: Beverage CPG: Food CPG: Food & Bev CPG: HBC Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Channel: Restaurants Department & Category Department: Adult Beverage Department: Beverage Department: Food Department: HBC Department: Nonfood Corporate Strategy Corporate Finance Corporate Purpose ESG Media & Marketing Agencies & Vendors Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Merchandising Operations & Supply Chain Circana reveals 2022 New Product Pacesetters CHICAGO – Circana, formerly IRI and The NPD Group, has released its 2022 New Product Pacesetters, the 28th annual report revealing the top new product launches across food and beverage and nonfood sectors. The report illustrates the enduring power of CPG innovation, revealing that consumer spending on new product offerings remained elevated last year despite challenges […] Written by MMR June 8, 2023June 8, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Channel: Mass Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Media & Marketing Retailer Media Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Owned Brands (Private Label) Walmart Upgrades Its Digital Ad Network From Advertising Age: “Walmart Connect, which has made huge gains in recent years through digital advertising, is testing ways to bolster in-store pieces of its retail media network. “For the first time, Walmart Connect is selling ads on its revamped in-store radio network and integrating sampling programs with online offerings. While aspects of Walmart Connect’s […] Written by MorningNewsBeat June 7, 2023June 8, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Trends & External Forces Stores & Formats H-E-B expands its discount format Several years after opening its last Joe V’s location, H-E-B is reigniting the banner with two locations set to open in Dallas by 2025. Dive Brief: H-E-B announced Tuesday it is opening two Joe V’s Smart Shop by H-E-B stores in Dallas, marking the first time the grocer’s discount format will appear outside of the Houston area. […] Written by Grocery Dive June 7, 2023June 8, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retailer Media ESG Media & Marketing Retailer Media Shopper & Customer Operations & Supply Chain Giant Eagle launches in-house retail media network Leap The platform leverages the chain’s loyalty program, bringing personalized ads to shoppers in-store, in-app, on social media and elsewhere, said Damian Scott, who heads up the grocer’s retail media and front-end digital operations. Dive Brief: Giant Eagle announced on Wednesday the debut of Leap Media Group, an in-house retail media arm that leverages the regional […] Written by Grocery Dive June 7, 2023June 8, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked