Technology & Innovation Pacsun Names 17-Year Company Veteran Co-CEO Pacsun has appointed President Brie Olson to the role of Co-CEO alongside Co-CEO Mike Relich, effective March 9, 2023. Current Pacsun Co-CEO Alfred Chang will step down after 17 years with the company to join Fear of God as CEO. Chang will stay with Pacsun in his current capacity until March 8 to facilitate the […] Retail TouchPoints January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 2 min read ExecutivesTechnology & InnovationMetaversePartnershipsTrends: TechPredictions and ForecastsMerchandisingMarketing: SocialDept. ApparelBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Specialty & Other Bed Bath & Beyond Defaults On Its Loans The Wall Street Journal reports that “Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. said it doesn’t have the funds to repay its banks after they determined the retailer has defaulted on its credit lines. “The home-goods chain said Thursday it received a notice of default from JPMorgan Chase & Co. on Wednesday. The banks are calling for […] MorningNewsBeat January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 < 1 min read Bed Bath & BeyondPartnershipsEconomyBrick and MortarBankruptcy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces CVS Health launches Community Equity Alliance WOONSOCKET, R.I. —CVS Health announced a new initiative that will address barriers to care in underserved communities across the country. The CVS Health Community Equity Alliance is being established to expand the community health worker workforce, enhance connections between health care institutions and communities and address disparities in heart health and mental health outcomes. The Alliance […] MMR January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 3 min read Health & WellnessCVSAssociatesDept. HBCPartnershipsStrategyESG and CSRTechnology & InnovationOmnichannelData & InsightsDept. NonfoodExecutivesInclusivityMarketing: SocialGoogle 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
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
Channel: Mass Meijer Grocery format debuts with two new stores GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Supercenter pioneer Meijer opened its first two Meijer Grocery stores in the Detroit metro area on Friday, introducing a more streamlined, food-focused shopping experience to customers in communities where there is no room for a full-sized Meijer store. “As a company, we’ve opened more than 500 supercenters, neighborhood markets and Meijer […] MMR January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 3 min read MeijerBrick and MortarShoppersDept. GroceryStore LocationPhilanthropyDept. FreshExecutivesDept. RefrigeratedDept. PerimeterPartnershipsDept. BakeryDept. HBCDept. Fresh PreparedDept. DeliMarketing: In StoreTech: CashierlessInclusivityHealth & WellnessDept. NonfoodEconomyDept. PharmacyDeliveryTechnology & InnovationBOPIS 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG & FMCG Unilever first to test Disney’s identity integration with Trade Desk Disney continues to enhance its ad business, partnering with EDO around outcome measurement and improving ad targeting on Disney+. MarketingDive January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 < 1 min read UnileverStreamingPartnerships 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass New-Seller Savings Gives Sellers a Boost To Grow at Walmart The start of the year is always an exciting time. It’s a time for reflection, setting goals, pushing boundaries and trying new things. This year, sellers can win big with us as Walmart Marketplace continues to grow and deliver a top-quality product selection and a world-class shopping experience.Our New Year’s resolution is simple: To be […] Walmart News January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 3 min read WalmartShoppersOperations & Supply ChainDept. NonfoodReturnsWalmart ConnectDeliveryMarketing: Retail MediaMarketing: In StoreCompetitionResults & InvestmentData VisualizationMerchandisingPartnershipsThick Data 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer How to Start a Retail Business Starting a business can be one of the most rewarding experiences of someone’s life, and the satisfaction that comes with owning a successful business can be life-changing. It isn’t all easy, but seeing your labor bear fruit can be worth the effort. Starting a retail business, in particular, is one of the most popular small […] RangeMe January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 8 min read ShoppersVendorsResults & InvestmentStrategyCompetitionTargetStore LocationDept. HBCMarketing: BrandOperations & Supply ChainDept. ApparelAssociatesTechnology & InnovationConsumersCustomer ExperienceLegal & CriminalDept. NonfoodDept. FreshPredictions and ForecastsExecutivesESG and CSRMarketing: SocialDept. Toys & GamesStart UpsPartnershipsData & InsightsBrick and MortarGovernment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables Nike’s Journey To Marketing Excellence When Nike’s ten business development principles were written by Rob Strasser in 1977 the words marketing, systems, research and planning were all dirty words inside of Nike’s culture. I know, I was there at a critical time in Nike’s growth. During those days Nike had very idiosyncratic, gruff, scruffy but brilliant leaders, who even thought […] Branding Strategy January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 8 min read Dept. ApparelStrategyMarketing: BrandTechnology & InnovationAmazonResults & InvestmentMarketing: TradeConsumersPartnershipsExecutivesOperations & Supply ChainData & InsightsDept. NonfoodData VisualizationTargetSustainabilityPredictions and ForecastsEconomy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Sales Up, Volume Down In 2022 Organic Produce Sales “Organic fresh produce sales grew by 3 percent in 2022, while volume declined by –3.7 percent, as total sales topped $9.4 billion for the year,” according to the 2022 Organic Produce Performance Report released today by Organic Produce Network and Category Partners. “Total fresh produce sales gained 7.3 percent in dollars for the year but […] MorningNewsBeat January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. FreshHealth & WellnessDept. Natural / OrganicDept. PerimeterPartnershipsEconomyConsumersShoppers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights 7 benefits of combining social and survey data Big news, people: GWI has partnered with Audiense, the leading audience intelligence solution. “So what?” we hear you ask. Well, insights drawn from different sources – in this case GWI’s survey data and Audiense’s social data – paint a more detailed and reliable picture of what audiences think, feel and do. Or to put it […] GWI (Global Web Index) January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 4 min read Data & InsightsESG and CSRThick DataMarketing: SocialPartnershipsTechnology & InnovationConsumersDept. BeverageMarketing: In StoreShoppersTargetGovernmentHealth & WellnessUnileverOperations & Supply ChainPredictions and ForecastsStrategyTwitterMarketing: BroadcastAgencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Dollar General tests mobile healthcare clinics at three stores Dollar General is partnering with DocGo to test mobile healthcare clinics at three stores in Tennessee. The clinics will provide customers with access to “quick, easy health visits…right outside the store.” RetailWire January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 < 1 min read Health & WellnessDollar GeneralBrick and MortarPartnerships 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit Hims & Hers unveils new shampoo, conditioner products The new line of volumizing products comes as the brand continues its brick-and-mortar expansion with wholesale partners. RetailDive January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 < 1 min read Partnerships 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit VeraViews Welcomes Hoopla Digital as a Demand Partner VeraViews, the advertising technology platform built to deliver transparent and auditable invalid traffic (IVT) prevention, announced today that it had welcomed Hoopla Digital as a demand partner, as it continues to expand its demand sources amid the addition of growing numbers of clients to its ad stack. VeraViews’ new demand partner Hoopla Digital works with […] Modern Retail January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 < 1 min read PartnershipsInternational - UKTechnology & InnovationStore Location 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation PayPal ties up with Bold Commerce PayPal has announced it is partnering with ecommerce tech company Bold Commerce. PayPal is working with Bold Commerce to bring payments and commerce together as the fintech company moves into… The post PayPal ties up with Bold Commerce appeared first on Latest Retail Technology News From Across The Globe – Charged. ChargedRetail January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationInternational - UKTrends: FinancePartnerships 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Finance Serta Simmons Bedding Files for Bankruptcy as Part of Agreement With Lenders Serta Simmons Bedding (SSB) has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy at the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas. The filing is part of a “Restructuring Support Agreement with key financial stakeholders” aimed at reducing debt and enabling future investments, according to a company press release. The restructuring effort has the support of […] Retail TouchPoints January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 2 min read BankruptcyResults & InvestmentStart UpsOperations & Supply ChainInternationalAcquisitionPress ReleasePredictions and ForecastsPartnershipsExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit Carling kicks off partnerships with the Emirates FA Cup and Vitality Women’s FA Cup Carling is becoming the official beer partner to the Emirates FA Cup and Vitality Women’s FA Cup. The partnership has been announced ahead of the fourth round of both the men’s and women’s competitions, which takes place over the weekend of Saturday 28 January 2023. As part of the deal, which will run until at […] Talking Retail January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 < 1 min read PartnershipsDept. Adult BevDept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category MealTrak results: Food-to-go deals boost multiples and discounter sales Wholesale experts TWC Group, in partnership with food-to-go and out-of-home tracking programme MealTrak, has reported the latest food-to-go market performance to 12 w/e 26 December 2022. Latest results are as follows: Latest 52 weeks 52 weeks year ago (comparable period) 52 weeks YOY change Latest 12 weeks 12 weeks year ago (comparable period) 12 […] Talking Retail January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. GroceryMarketing: OOHPartnerships 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer 3 Ways Retailers Can Unlock New Levels of Customer Engagement in 2023 The beginning of the year is a time of great momentum and in the ever-evolving retail industry, you must always be prepared for what’s coming down the pipeline. In the past few years, I’ve seen a significant shift in retailers using technology to create more meaningful and personalized engagement strategies to inspire consumers to take […] Catherine Tabor January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 3 min read ShoppersTechnology & InnovationData & InsightsPartnershipsMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationConsumersMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionCustomer ExperienceAssociatesEconomyCompetitionExecutivesDept. NonfoodStrategy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing A how-to guide on collaborating with influencers Wells Fargo’s Nicole Dye-Anderson shares the best ways to work with influencers. When you’re looking to get your message out to the world, it’s often smart to enlist the support of an influencer who speaks to your audience. But staying on top of all the latest trends and figuring out the perfect influencers to help […] PR Daily January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 3 min read Marketing: SocialConsumersESG and CSRStrategyTargetPredictions and ForecastsTechnology & InnovationMeta (Facebook)Operations & Supply ChainPartnershipsDept. FreshTikTok 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation The Innovation Conversation: The Connecting-The-Dots Opportunity The continuing goal of “The Innovation Conversation” is to explore some facet of the fast-changing, technology-driven retail landscape and how it affects businesses and consumers. It is, we think, fertile territory … and one that Tom Furphy – a former Amazon executive who led the team that developed Amazon Fresh, and currently CEO and Managing […] MorningNewsBeat January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationConsumersExecutivesMarketing: SocialDeliveryAmazonPodcastsPartnershipsResults & InvestmentDept. FreshShoppersPredictions and ForecastsTrends: Retail 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation AD Retail Media with Peapod Digital Labs’ Bobby Watts The CPG Guys speak with Bobby Watts, Vice President of AD Retail Media at Peapod Digital Labs, a division of Ahold Delhaize, one of the world’s largest grocery retailers. Follow Bobby Watts on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobby-watts-48571b74Contact Bobb Watts at: [email protected] Peapod Digital Labs on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/peapoddigitallabs/Follow Peapod Digital Labs online at: http://peapoddigitallabs.com Bobby answers […] The CPG Guys January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 2 min read Technology & InnovationDeliveryMarketing: Retail MediaMarketing: SocialPodcastsMerchandisingOmnichannelShoppersAhold DelhaizeVendorsCOVID19MetaversePartnershipsPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: HBC Megalabs brings Prospan cough remedy to U.S. MIAMI — Megalabs USA is bringing Prospan, the global leader selling natural ivy leaf cough remedy, to the United States. Through Megalabs’ exclusive, long-standing partnership with Prospan manufacturer Engelhard, the globally popular herbal cough remedy, will be available midyear 2023 at major American retail outlets in Puerto Rico, including CVS and Walgreens as well as […] MMR January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 2 min read Dept. OTCConsumersExecutivesWalgreensPartnershipsDept. Natural / OrganicCVSAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital H-E-B expands college delivery service The grocer’s partnership with the University of Texas at Austin, which provides delivery to select on-campus locations, builds on other recent tie-ups with higher education institutions. Grocery Dive January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 < 1 min read DeliveryHEBPartnerships 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Start Ups Emperia raises $10 million to further develop its virtual store management SaaS platform Emperia, which creates immersive e-commerce spaces for retail brands, has raised a $10 million Series A. This follows an $875k pre-seed in 2021 (featuring Concept Ventures, SFC Capital, Blissgrowth). The Series A round was led by Base10 Partners and joined by investors including Daphni (via its retail fund Dastore), Sony Innovation Fund, Background Capital, Stanford […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 2 min read Technology & InnovationMarketing: SocialTwitterPartnershipsShoppersData & InsightsConsumersCustomer ExperiencePredictions and ForecastsResults & InvestmentTech: AR and VRCryptoDept. ApparelStart UpsMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionExecutivesDept. NonfoodDept. FreshStore LocationStrategy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Smart Retail Tech Expo – Register Now We have some exciting news! We are proud to be in partnership with the Smart Retail Tech Expo this year! The UK’s leading expo bringing digital innovation to the retail sector will be returning and we couldn’t be more excited for them to open their doors for you yet again! Register for your FREE ticket […] Modern Retail January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationInternational - UKPartnerships 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation 2023 PR Predictions We don’t exactly have a crystal ball to look into the future of PR, but we can make educated guesses based on our experiences and analysis. Here is our 2023 PR trends forecast: AFFILIATE MARKETING The gift guide climate really evolved this year with affiliate links and/or major online retailer availability becoming a requirement for […] Retail Bound January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 6 min read MetaverseMarketing: SocialPredictions and ForecastsTrends: TechEconomyAssociatesConsumersDept. ApparelTech: AR and VRCryptoNFTESG and CSRInternationalPartnershipsTargetShoppersPodcastsGoogleInclusivityTikTokMarketing: In StoreMarketing: UGCMeta (Facebook)Acquisition 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation What Career Advice Would You Give Your Younger Self? When I was a freshman in college, one of my professors had us write a letter to future selves. We wouldn’t see the letter again until senior year, right around the time we graduated. He wanted us to write words of encouragement and map out what we wanted to achieve over the four years. That […] Salesforce January 24, 2023January 24, 2023 6 min read Technology & InnovationMarketing: SocialPredictions and ForecastsInternationalCryptoOperations & Supply ChainStrategyHealth & WellnessGoogleESG and CSRData & InsightsPartnershipsConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing 4 Digital Marketing Resolutions That Retailers Should Keep in Mind in 2023 There’s much to be said for looking forward into the coming year, as opposed to looking back. After all, every new year comes with its own set of hopes, expectations and even promises. With that in mind, here are four New Year’s-inspired resolutions which every digital marketer should take to heart to make the most […] Andrew Sandoval January 24, 2023January 24, 2023 3 min read Data & InsightsMarketing: Retail MediaMarketing: In StoreMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationConsumersReturnsGooglePartnershipsMeta (Facebook)AmazonShoppersTechnology & InnovationAI / MLMarketing: SocialRoundelTikTokTech: AIStrategysocial commerceESG and CSRPredictions and ForecastsWalmartBOPISHoliday & EventsCOVID19Dept. NonfoodMarketing: Loyalty & Subscription 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Operations & Supply Chain How Sellers Can Avoid the Holiday Hangover: 4 Steps to Minimize Excess Inventory 2022 was a tough year for retailers and e-commerce sellers. With supply chain snarls around the globe, they’ve struggled to get the products they need. Now that those snarls are easing and products are flowing, sellers face diminishing consumer demand, which poses the threat of inventory sitting around unsold. In a survey of retail executives […] Min Yang January 24, 2023January 24, 2023 3 min read Operations & Supply ChainShoppersHoliday & EventsESG and CSRMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: SocialConsultingResults & InvestmentThick DataTechnology & InnovationStrategyPartnershipsDeliveryEconomyExecutivesDept. ApparelConsumersAcquisition 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