Stores & Formats Tops buys 5 stores The purchase includes four full-service stores and a Tops Xpress in the greater Buffalo, New York, area previously run by a longtime franchise partner. Grocery Dive April 30, 2024April 30, 2024 < 1 min read Brick and MortarPartnerships 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit Rite Aid Expands Uber Eats Partnership for Alcohol Deliveries in 8 States Nearly 1,000 Rite Aid stores will now offer alcohol delivery via the retailer’s expanded partnership with Uber Eats. Customers of legal drinking age can get delivery from select stores in California, Idaho, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Virginia and Washington. “Our collaboration and trusted partnership with Uber Eats underscores our commitment to meeting the evolving […] Retail TouchPoints April 30, 2024April 30, 2024 < 1 min read PartnershipsRite AidUbereatsDept. Adult BevConsumersDeliveryMarketing: Social MediaBrick and MortarExecutivesDept. BeveragePredictions and ForecastsLegal & CriminalFood Delivery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Estée Lauder boosts generative AI ambitions with expanded Microsoft deal The deal follows a similar partnership with Coca-Cola and arrives as the tech giant makes its Copilot AI companion available to all advertisers. MarketingDive April 29, 2024April 29, 2024 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationAICoca ColaPartnerships 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Warner Bros. Discovery unveils first-party data platform to unify video OMG, RPA and Wayfair are early partners for the company’s new Data-Driven Video offering, with IPG Mediabrands to begin testing in Q3. MarketingDive April 29, 2024April 29, 2024 < 1 min read Data & InsightsPartnerships 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: HBC Fragrance brand Snif lands in all Ulta Beauty locations After first forming a partnership with the beauty retailer last summer, the move expands the brand’s presence from 539 Ulta stores to more than 1,350. RetailDive April 29, 2024April 29, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. HBCPartnershipsBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
International Toys R Us sets sights on UK expansion Parent company WHP Global signed a long-term licensing deal with WHSmith as its exclusive shop-in-shop partner for the toy retailer in the United Kingdom. RetailDive April 29, 2024April 29, 2024 < 1 min read International - UKDept. Toys & GamesDept. NonfoodPartnerships 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Why every brand needs an audience insights platform Trying to connect with consumers without using an audience insights platform is like trying to nail jello to a wall. No matter how hard you try, nothing you do will stick. To stand out in a fiercely competitive market, you need to know who your customers are, what they want, and how they behave. Whether […] GWI (Global Web Index) April 29, 2024April 29, 2024 4 min read Data & InsightsTechnology & InnovationConsumersAITargetData VisualizationStrategyMarketing: Social MediaPartnershipsShoppersBig DataGamingGovernmentHealth & WellnessESG and CSRDept. FuelInternational - UKMarketing: BrandPredictions and ForecastsTrends: Consumer 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing A Playbook for Selling on Social Media and Conquering TikTok DSI With more than 1 billion users worldwide, according to the Business of Apps, TikTok has become one of the most popular social media platforms globally. Now, it’s laying the groundwork to become one of the largest social commerce platforms, too. TikTok continues to invest in its shopping capabilities, with the launch of TikTok Shop and other […] Digital Shelf Institute April 29, 2024April 29, 2024 7 min read Marketing: Social MediaTikTokESG and CSRMerchandisingConsumersAldiRegional Grocerysocial commerceGoogleStrategyPodcastsAmazonPredictions and ForecastsData & InsightsHealth & WellnessDept. Natural / OrganicResults & InvestmentColgate-PalmoliveAssociatesExecutivesSustainabilityMarketing: BrandMarketing: TradeMarketing: UGCOperations & Supply ChainOwned Brands (Private Label)PartnershipsDept. GroceryAcquisition 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit Petits Filous partners with Milkshake! Petits Filous has renewed its partnership with Channel 5’s Milkshake! following successful TV sponsorship debut. Petits Filous is hitting TV screens again in the lead up to summer as it has announced the renewal of its sponsorship of Channel 5’s daily children’s programme strand Milkshake!… This story continues at Petits Filous partners with Milkshake! Or […] Talking Retail April 29, 2024April 29, 2024 < 1 min read PartnershipsMarketing: BroadcastPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Walmart becomes first brand in Roblox to enable physical purchases as it goes live with groundbreaking pilot Walmart is now able to sell physical goods directly to users inside Roblox. From today, Walmart Discovered users will be able to have real-life items shipped directly to their doorsteps. They will be greeted with a new storefront showcasing virtual twins of select items sold at physical Walmart stores. The feature will be gated specifically […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub April 29, 2024May 1, 2024 2 min read WalmartGamingTechnology & InnovationMarketing: Social MediaTwitterPredictions and ForecastsEconomyPartnershipsConsumersExecutivesDept. Toys & GamesDept. NonfoodDept. ApparelBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Digital Marketing Dynamics of 2024 In the age-old art of marketing, digital terrain is forging a new method for brands to interact with consumers. As we look forward to 2024, the engagement of consumers in the digital sphere, specifically in marketing, cannot be missed. The importance of this interaction in the marketing activities’ revitalization and engagement cannot be overemphasized. Marketers […] Martechcube April 29, 2024April 30, 2024 3 min read Technology & InnovationAIConsumersPredictions and ForecastsData & InsightsMarketing: Social MediaTech: AR and VRESG and CSRsocial commerceTwitterTargetMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMetaverseThick DataMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationDept. NonfoodGooglePartnershipsPricing & PromotionsSustainabilityTrends: Marketing 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Beyond the living room: Why video on-the-go is linear TV’s perfect partner Unlocking on-the-go potential: redefining TV advertising. MarketingDive April 29, 2024April 29, 2024 < 1 min read Marketing: BroadcastPartnerships 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Innovation, engagement soar at NACDS Annual Meeting PALM BEACH, Fla. – Sunday’s Business Program at the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Annual Meeting reflected NACDS’ commitment to innovation amid exponential change, through the strength of highly engaged retailer and supplier members and through effective and vibrant association leadership. Steven Anderson NACDS chair Mike Wysong, CEO of Care Pharmacies, and NACDS pPresident […] MMR April 28, 2024April 28, 2024 4 min read Technology & InnovationAIHealth & WellnessPredictions and ForecastsCOVID19Marketing: Social MediaExecutivesDept. PharmacyShoppersStrategyPartnershipsInclusivityBrick and MortarDept. GroceryESG and CSREconomyDept. NonfoodDept. FuelData & InsightsTrends: Retail 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation 16 years later, the present — not future — of martech is here, but unevenly distributed The CMO Survey, a bi-yearly study of trends and perspectives from CMOs run by Duke University, Deloitte, and the AMA, has been one of the keystone research projects in the marketing industry for over a decade. It’s very well run, and I eagerly look forward to reading it every time it’s published. I was particularly […] chiefmartec April 28, 2024April 28, 2024 4 min read Technology & InnovationPredictions and ForecastsExecutivesVendorsAIThick DataStrategyShoppersAssociatesPartnershipsOperations & Supply ChainMetaverseMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationUnileverDept. NonfoodConsulting 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Best Buy Partners with Content-Rich CNET to Share Ads and Expertise Best Buy and media site CNET will work together to provide shoppers with experts’ picks and product reviews throughout their purchasing journey. The retailer and tech publisher’s new partnership also will allow advertisers to share ad spaces across both ecosystems, allowing them to see the impact of their campaigns through a full-funnel, closed-loop media solution. […] Retail TouchPoints April 28, 2024April 28, 2024 2 min read PartnershipsConsumersBest BuyTechnology & InnovationData & InsightsShoppersMarketing: Social MediaExecutivesMarketing: Retail MediaMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationBrick and MortarMarketing: UGCPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: In StoreThick Data 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
International Honda Invests $11 Billion in Canadian EV Hub Honda Motor, in partnership with undisclosed joint venture collaborators, has announced an $11 billion investment in Ontario, Canada, to establish a robust electric vehicle infrastructure. RetailWire April 27, 2024April 27, 2024 < 1 min read International - North AmericaResults & InvestmentPartnerships 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit Toys ‘R’ Us to Add 30 New UK Shop-in-Shops via Expanded Partnership with WHSmith A little less than one year after Toys ‘R’ Us made its return to the world of UK brick-and-mortar via nine shop-in-shops in WHSmith stores, TRU parent company WHP Global has announced plans to expand the partnership and add 30 new locations by this summer. Image courtesy WHP Global WHSmith’s High Street stores will now […] Retail TouchPoints April 27, 2024April 27, 2024 3 min read PartnershipsDept. NonfoodDept. Toys & GamesInternational - UKBrick and MortarFlagship StoresHoliday & EventsPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Social MediaBankruptcyInternationalMergersStrategyDept. ApparelKohlsMarketing: BrandResults & InvestmentAcquisition 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass UrbanStems Expands Same-Day Delivery to 4 New Markets via Walmart GoLocal Just in time for Mother’s Day May 12, UrbanStems has added same-day delivery in four major markets by expanding its partnership with the Walmart GoLocal white-label fulfillment service. Customers in Chicago, Dallas, Miami and Atlanta join those in Washington, D.C., New York and Los Angeles who can now take advantage of same-day delivery of UrbanStems’ […] Retail TouchPoints April 27, 2024April 27, 2024 < 1 min read WalmartDeliveryPartnershipsMarketing: Social MediaPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: In Store 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Associates & Employees Furniture Retailer Moves to 100% Employee Ownership Model Room & Board has transitioned to a 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), giving its 1,100 employees a financial stake in the Minneapolis-based company that generates annual sales exceeding $500 million. The retailer also has received B-Corp certification, amplifying its investment in both its employees and environmental stewardship. “At Room & Board our staff members […] Retail TouchPoints April 27, 2024April 27, 2024 < 1 min read AssociatesResults & InvestmentExecutivesSustainabilityMarketing: Social MediaPredictions and ForecastsPartnershipsESG and CSR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Operations & Supply Chain Five Shipping Tips To Benefit Your Ecommerce SMB Strategy The growing ecommerce landscape represents an incredible opportunity for SMBs, allowing them to expand their reach into new geographies and connect with customers worldwide. That said, ecommerce growth does come with challenges to overcome. One of the most significant issues of all is figuring out how you’re going to manage the complexities of shipping, both […] Retail Minded April 26, 2024April 26, 2024 5 min read Operations & Supply ChainDeliveryTechnology & InnovationStrategyShoppersAIPartnershipsInternationalCustomer ExperiencePredictions and ForecastsDept. NonfoodPackagingConsumersSustainabilityGoogleData & InsightsPricing & PromotionsDept. FuelMarketing: TradeMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: In Store 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Campaign Trail: Sheetz encourages fans to unleash their inner Freakz Consumer ids come to life as red plushies in ads from Red Tettemer O’Connell + Partners that marry value propositions and human truths. MarketingDive April 26, 2024April 26, 2024 < 1 min read PartnershipsConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Drug Walgreens Looks to ‘Break Through Health Care Silos’ with New Specialty Pharmacy Division Image courtesy Walgreens Walgreens is bringing all of its specialty pharmacy services into one integrated unit and expanding its offerings for patients suffering from complex chronic conditions with an investment in gene and cell services. It’s all part of what the company described as the “latest step to leverage its neighborhood pharmacies into fast-growing areas […] Retail TouchPoints April 26, 2024April 26, 2024 2 min read WalgreensDept. PharmacyHealth & WellnessOperations & Supply ChainDept. HBCMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: BrandInsight ProvidersPredictions and ForecastsResults & InvestmentPartnershipsESG and CSRTechnology & InnovationDept. NonfoodData & Insights 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Drug Walgreens, DoorDash partner to offer SNAP card payments Thanks to the partnership, Walgreens will offer over 4,000 SNAP-eligible products for delivery within an hour. RetailDive April 26, 2024April 26, 2024 < 1 min read WalgreensPartnershipsFood DeliveryDoorDashDelivery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers West Lane Capital Partners acquires Mented Cosmetics West Lane has been building out its portfolio of beauty brands, recently acquiring Seven hair care earlier this month. RetailDive April 26, 2024April 26, 2024 < 1 min read Results & InvestmentPartnershipsAcquisitionDept. HBC 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit Kettle Chips launches Virgin Experiences on-pack promotion Kettle Chips has announced its partnership with Virgin Experiences for an exclusive on-pack promotion. The partnership will offer consumers the chance to win Virgin Experience vouchers every hour and also include 20% off Virgin Experience purchases with every pack. Kettle Chips’ partnership will offer a… This story continues at Kettle Chips launches Virgin Experiences on-pack […] Talking Retail April 26, 2024April 26, 2024 < 1 min read PartnershipsConsumersPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats Asda’s c-stores trialling display screens for spirits sales Asda is running a trial of digital spirits display screens in 23 of its Express stores, in partnership with Diageo. The screens allow customers to select from a larger choice of spirits, with the range increasing from 13 or 26 products to 50. The screens… This story continues at Asda’s c-stores trialling display screens for […] Talking Retail April 26, 2024April 26, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. BeverageDept. Adult BevBrick and MortarPredictions and ForecastsPartnershipsCPG: Adult Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Nonfood How Bark is Creating Products and Experiences that Pups (and Pup Parents) Love Americans spent $136.8 billion on their pets in 2022, up from $123.6 billion in 2021, according to the American Pet Products Association. Half of these pet-owning households are run by millennials and Gen Zers, who don’t just look at their pets as “furry friends” but as their children. Bark is one company that is laser-focused […] Retail TouchPoints April 26, 2024April 26, 2024 5 min read Dept. PetConsumersPartnershipsData & InsightsTechnology & InnovationDept. GroceryShoppersMarketing: Social MediaTargetPredictions and ForecastsDept. NonfoodDept. Toys & GamesAcquisitionConagraThick DataDept. Natural / OrganicESG and CSRMerchandisingOperations & Supply ChainStore Location 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights The Estée Lauder Companies and Microsoft look to reimagine the beauty industry with generative AI tools The Estée Lauder Companies and Microsoft Corp. have announced the creation of an AI Innovation Lab as an expansion of their global strategic relationship. Leveraging generative AI capabilities in Microsoft’s Azure OpenAI Service, the companies will work together to develop solutions for ELC’s more than 20 prestige beauty brands with the aim of creating closer […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub April 26, 2024April 26, 2024 2 min read Technology & InnovationAIData & InsightsConsumersDept. HBCDept. NonfoodPartnershipsInternational - UKChatGPTExecutivesInclusivityMarketing: VoicePredictions and ForecastsShoppers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit Mud House partners with Coolstays Mud House is teaming up with Coolstays – the home of unique and unusual places to stay across the UK, Europe and worldwide – to launch a new on-pack promotion. For five months fifteen Mud House shoppers will win a getaway, with an additional £1000… This story continues at Mud House partners with Coolstays Or […] Talking Retail April 25, 2024April 25, 2024 < 1 min read PartnershipsShoppersPredictions and ForecastsInternational - UKDept. Adult Bev 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation TelevisaUnivision to Debut Shoppable TV Experience at Latin American Music Awards Spanish-language media and content company TelevisaUnivision has partnered with Shopsense AI to make some of its programming, on both linear and streaming platforms, shoppable. Using onscreen QR codes and dedicated URLs, the Shopsense technology makes onscreen content shoppable via mobile devices by directing viewers to a show-specific digital store. The partnership will kick off […] Retail TouchPoints April 25, 2024April 25, 2024 2 min read Technology & InnovationAIPartnershipsMarketing: BroadcastIndustry Conferences and EventsMarketing: Retail MediaStreamingMarketing: Digital MediaMarketing: Social MediaConsumersAmazonMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionPredictions and ForecastsInternational - North AmericaExecutivesWalmart 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Channel: Mass Partnerships & Alt Profit Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Walmart Streamlines Teacher Support via Box Tops App Integration Walmart has simplified the process for shoppers who want to support their local schools with the new Connected Accounts feature on the Box Tops for Education app. Shoppers can now give back by connecting their Walmart account with the Box Tops app, without needing to scan or submit receipts. Families can earn when they download […] Written by Retail TouchPoints May 6, 2024May 7, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retailer Media Channel: Drug Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Channel: Grocery Channel: Home Improvement Channel: Mass Corporate Strategy ESG Partnerships & Alt Profit Media & Marketing Retailer Media Retail Ecosystem Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Operations & Supply Chain Stores & Formats How Home Depot Plans to Stand Out in the ‘Sea of Retail Media Networks’ Photo courtesy Home Depot Editor’s Note: As the Retail Innovation Conference & Expo (RICE) nears, we’re highlighting recent coverage of some of the speakers and companies that will be taking the stage in Chicago, June 4-6, 2024. Zach Darkow, Head of Marketing Measurement at the Home Depot, will join a dynamic discussion with Jeffrey Bustos of IAB, Claire […] Written by Retail TouchPoints May 4, 2024May 7, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Stores & Formats Giant Eagle pulls scan-and-go from select stores The grocery chain has taken the service out of four stores in Pittsburgh and one in Columbus, Ohio. Written by Grocery Dive May 3, 2024May 7, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Channel: Grocery Department & Category Department: Food Department: Nonfood Corporate Strategy Partnerships & Alt Profit Media & Marketing Retailer Media Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Retail Operations Merchandising Operations & Supply Chain Stores & Formats Save Mart Embraces Retail Media, Smart Carts with Expanded Instacart Partnership The Save Mart Companies is building on its partnership with Instacart by implementing several in-store solutions in nearly all 200 Save Mart, FoodMaxx and Lucky locations. The California-based grocer will roll out Caper Carts, Instacart’s AI-powered smart carts, and FoodStorm, an order management system designed to power the retailer’s food service and catering experiences. Save […] Written by Retail TouchPoints May 3, 2024May 7, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Department: Nonfood Corporate Strategy Corporate Finance Media & Marketing Retailer Media Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Retail Operations Associates & Employees Holiday & Events Merchandising Operations & Supply Chain Stores & Formats Summit Spotlight: Navigating the Retail Growth Outlook DSI Ecommerce is complex, but too often brands embrace a simplistic view of what it means to their business. The conversation often centers around market penetration or ecommerce’s share of growth and profitability relative to physical retail. But Russ Dieringer, founder and CEO of the research and analyst firm Stratably, argues this is just one piece of […] Written by Digital Shelf Institute May 3, 2024May 7, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked