Holiday & Events This Year Consider Catering options for your Easter Dinner At the intersection of time starved consumers and family fun at our house Easter was alive with activity both inside and out and always included extended family members the help make that day special. Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® believes that the more time you have to spend with […] Grocerant Guru March 18, 2024March 18, 2024 4 min read Holiday & EventsData & InsightsRestaurantsDept. GroceryBOPISDept. FreshConsumersSustainabilityOperations & Supply ChainPepsiCoPartnershipsDept. BeverageMarketing: In StoreDept. OTCDept. DairyDeliveryUnilever 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category PepsiCo releases a new spicy trio PepsiCo has launched a new Extra Flamin’ Hot range for its Doritos, Walkers Max and Wotsits Crunchy ranges. PepsiCo is tapping into the UK’s love of spice with the brand reporting that 51% of consumers say they love spicy food and the UK’s desire for… This story continues at PepsiCo releases a new spicy trio […] Talking Retail March 12, 2024March 12, 2024 < 1 min read PepsiCoInternational - UKConsumersPredictions and ForecastsDept. Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category Here’s How Panda Express NRG Partnership Can Drive Interactive Participatory Customer Engagement Panda Express excels at customer focused interactive participatory engagement and it is one of their success clues that they continually build upon according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. The Panda Express and NRG partnership will drive interactive and participatory customer trials according to Johnson. The collaboration offers several […] Grocerant Guru March 9, 2024March 9, 2024 3 min read Data & InsightsPartnershipsDept. GroceryShoppersGamingESG and CSRMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: TradeMarketing: In StorePricing & PromotionsOwned Brands (Private Label)PepsiCoSustainabilityTechnology & InnovationDept. FreshTikTok 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Bimbo, PepsiCo make most ethical companies list Ingredion also recognized by Ethisphere. Food Business News March 7, 2024March 7, 2024 < 1 min read PepsiCo 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
Department & Category What’s Lay’s and IHOP Now Offering Rooty Tooty Fresh ‘N Fruity Chips Food Marketers have great jobs and most have lots of fun while working. Imagine being the new person on the marketing staff and tasked with driving brand awareness while driving top-line sales and bottom-line profits for the brand. According to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® blending pancakes and potato […] Grocerant Guru March 4, 2024March 4, 2024 3 min read Dept. GroceryDept. FreshData & InsightsPepsiCoDept. PerimeterTechnology & InnovationMarketing: Social MediaAIRestaurantsWalmartBrick and MortarAssociatesDept. ApparelDept. FrozenDept. Natural / OrganicOperations & Supply ChainPartnershipsTrends: TechDelivery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Gatorade expands presence in hydration market with Gatorade Water The leading sports drink brand’s first unflavored water launches with a digital-heavy marketing campaign positioned around wellness. MarketingDive February 28, 2024February 28, 2024 < 1 min read PepsiCoHealth & WellnessDept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Little Caesars Looking a Franchisee Ahead At the intersection for growth and profitability Little Caesars Pizza is reducing costs while elevating franchisees profit potential with new modular building templates. Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® believes that Little Caesars is signaling new franchisees its open for growth. Here are five ways these modular building will help drive […] Grocerant Guru February 26, 2024February 29, 2024 2 min read Data & InsightsDept. GrocerySustainabilityResults & InvestmentMarketing: In StoreESG and CSRPepsiCoPredictions and ForecastsRestaurantsBrick and MortarUnileverStore LocationTechnology & InnovationShoppersAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Laguarta shares PepsiCo progress at ’24 CAGNY Identifies areas of focus for innovation. Food Business News February 24, 2024February 24, 2024 < 1 min read PepsiCoIndustry Conferences and EventsTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Convenience Casey’s General Stores excels at Mix & Match Meal Bundling At the intersection of getting the consumers interested in your brand and elevating meal bundling options Casey’s General Stores is focused on consumer messaging that they are about more than just gasoline and pizza according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. · Did you know that: 1. Casey’s has […] Grocerant Guru February 23, 2024February 23, 2024 3 min read Dept. Adult BevCasey's General StoresDept. BeverageDept. GroceryBrick and MortarData & InsightsPartnershipsConsumersShoppersStrategyDept. FreshOwned Brands (Private Label)DeliveryGeneral MillsPepsiCoMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionDept. FuelDept. OTCTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category Pepsi teams with Shaq, Reebok for sneakers that carry mini cans Consumers can score the Pepsi ‘Sneak’er — Reebok Pump Shaq Attaqs made to hold a Pepsi Mini Can — via a social media sweepstakes. MarketingDive February 22, 2024February 22, 2024 < 1 min read PepsiCoDept. ApparelConsumersMarketing: Social MediaESG and CSRDept. Fuel 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer The Face Behind the Brand Nice piece in the New York Times about the recently deceased founder of Bob’s Red Mill, Bob Moore, and why his brand was so successful. In many ways, the story suggests, it was all about his willingness to personalize the brand. The Times writes: “Mr. Moore may not have been a movie star like Paul […] MorningNewsBeat February 21, 2024February 21, 2024 2 min read ShoppersPackagingPredictions and ForecastsPepsiCoMarketing: BrandHealth & Wellness 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category Quaker celebrates everyday moments of affirmation in creative reset The PepsiCo arm’s first global brand platform, which focuses on emotional storytelling, follows recent struggles with food recalls. MarketingDive February 21, 2024February 21, 2024 < 1 min read PepsiCoDept. Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events PepsiCo’s Starry spotlights music and sports in new campaign Starry is trying to capitalize on the hype of a Super Bowl ad and the NBA All-Star Game to gain market share. MarketingDive February 20, 2024February 20, 2024 < 1 min read PepsiCoHoliday & Events 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Restaurants Starbucks is Banking on Interactive Participatory Marketing Starbucks, the world’s largest coffee chain, has recently announced a new loyalty partnership with Bank of America, one of the leading financial institutions in the U.S. The partnership aims to offer millions of Bank of America cardholders and Starbucks Rewards members the opportunity to earn more benefits by linking their accounts. This is an […] Grocerant Guru February 20, 2024February 20, 2024 4 min read RestaurantsShoppersData & InsightsPartnershipsDept. GroceryDept. FreshMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionTechnology & InnovationAIDept. PerimeterDept. BeverageResults & InvestmentStrategyMarketing: Social MediaDept. ApparelDeliveryTrends: TechOperations & Supply ChainPepsiCoMarketing: In Store 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables Leading Brands in Festival Fashion Sustainability in Festival Fashion As sustainability becomes more of a priority for festival goers, with initiatives like using turf to generate electricity at the Isle of Wight Festival, or Green Man Festival’s solar-powered stages, and hydrogen and hydrotreated vegetable oil power; fashion will experience similar trends. Many consumers are turning to renting a summer wardrobe […] Mintel February 15, 2024February 15, 2024 3 min read Dept. ApparelConsumersSustainabilityInternational - UKWeatherPredictions and ForecastsDept. GroceryDept. BeverageDept. HBCTrends: ConsumerTechnology & InnovationShoppersResults & InvestmentDept. FuelPepsiCoMarketing: Social MediaHealth & WellnessCOVID19Data & InsightsDept. FreshBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Restaurants Why McDonalds Customers Earning Under $45,000 a Year Would Rather Eat at McDonald’s Than Cook at Home Regular readers of this blog know that Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® has been proving industry leading insights at the intersection of cooking from home and eating out since 1991. You also know that McDonald’s is one of the most popular fast-food chains in the world, serving millions of […] Grocerant Guru February 10, 2024February 10, 2024 3 min read RestaurantsShoppersData & InsightsDept. GroceryPricing & PromotionsStrategyMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionEconomyCompetitionKrogerESG and CSRStore LocationPredictions and ForecastsPepsiCoPartnershipsMarketing: TradeDept. HBCHealth & WellnessBrick and MortarExecutivesDept. NonfoodDept. FreshDept. AppliancesDeliveryAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category PepsiCo Struggles Despite Economic Optimism PepsiCo, a significant player in the beverage and snack industry, delivered a mixed bag of quarterly results, indicating a dwindling demand for its products in North America. RetailWire February 10, 2024February 10, 2024 < 1 min read PepsiCoEconomyDept. BeverageResults & InvestmentDept. Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Finance PepsiCo earnings top estimates, but quarterly revenue slides for the first time in nearly four years PepsiCo’s revenue fell 0.5% in the fourth quarter, as it saw slower demand in North America. CNBC February 9, 2024February 9, 2024 < 1 min read PepsiCoResults & Investment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables Pepsi Max launches retailer competition To coincide with the Pepsi rebrand this year, Britvic has launched an exclusive competition for the Pepsi Max brand. To win £250 cash plus an exclusive Pepsi jumper and t-shirt, retailers have to submit a short description of why they need help with their soft… This story continues at Pepsi Max launches retailer competition Or […] Talking Retail February 7, 2024February 7, 2024 < 1 min read PepsiCoCompetitionPredictions and ForecastsDept. Apparel 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing How Super Bowl advertisers are upping their game on Snapchat Pringles, Doritos and Dove have extended their big game campaigns via a platform that can increase awareness and intent in consumers. MarketingDive February 7, 2024February 7, 2024 < 1 min read Marketing: Social MediaHoliday & EventsConsumersUnileverPepsiCoKellogg's 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Discipline, diversification propel Post performance in Q1 Net sales increase 26% in quarter. Food Business News February 6, 2024February 6, 2024 < 1 min read PepsiCo 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Looking a Customer Ahead Restaurants Should Utilize Robotic Food Delivery The restaurant industry is facing many challenges in the post-pandemic world, such as labor shortages, rising costs, and changing customer preferences. To survive and thrive in this competitive market, restaurants need to adopt innovative solutions that can enhance their efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction. One of these solutions is robotic food delivery, which is […] Grocerant Guru February 5, 2024February 5, 2024 4 min read Technology & InnovationTech: RoboticsFood DeliveryDept. GroceryShoppersRestaurantsDeliveryAITrends: TechData & InsightsBrick and MortarAssociatesOperations & Supply ChainStore LocationPackagingPartnershipsConsumersCustomer ExperienceExecutivesTech: CashierlessMarketing: BrandHealth & WellnessMarketing: UGCPredictions and ForecastsPepsiCoResults & InvestmentAmazonDept. FreshMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionSustainabilityDoorDashAutonomous VehiclesCOVID19Dept. FrozenDept. FuelUnilever 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Gatorade fuels digital transformation with free membership platform The PepsiCo brand will release a capsule collaboration with DJ Khaled to boost the launch and bring together sports, music and entertainment. MarketingDive February 2, 2024February 2, 2024 < 1 min read PepsiCo 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events Pepsi Wild Cherry stokes Super Bowl excitement with Vegas Sphere takeover Creators Zach King and Khaby Lame are part of the soft drink brand’s big game blitz, which supports a recent “Get Wild” campaign for Pepsi Wild Cherry. MarketingDive February 1, 2024February 1, 2024 < 1 min read PepsiCoHoliday & EventsDept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Chuck E. Cheese Fun for Your Home Expanding your brand beyond the ‘four walls’ is the goal to top-of mind brand presents, and is the goal of all food marketers. Chuck E. Cheese is one brand that is currently not only doing just that they are empowering consumers to have fun while thinking positively about Chuck E. Cheese according to Steven […] Grocerant Guru February 1, 2024February 1, 2024 3 min read Dept. DairyDept. GroceryData & InsightsWalmartAmazonTargetDept. Toys & GamesConsumersDept. NonfoodHoliday & EventsPepsiCoDept. FreshDept. ApparelUnileverPartnerships 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
International Doritos launches ‘For the Bold in Everyone’ campaign Doritos is debuting the brand’s first-ever unified international creative campaign and brand platform, ‘For the Bold in Everyone’. “Doritos has always been synonymous with ‘bold,’ but we know it’s time to redefine and evolve it’s meaning to continue to drive relevance with new generations” says… This story continues at Doritos launches ‘For the Bold in […] Talking Retail January 31, 2024January 31, 2024 < 1 min read PepsiCoInternationalPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Fanatics Commerce Brings in 3 New Execs to Support Global Growth Goals Fanatics Commerce, the fan gear designer, manufacturing and retail division of the Fanatics digital sports platform, has made three new executive appointments to drive its next phase of growth. In the C-level, Fanatics Commerce has appointed Valerie Love as its new Chief People Officer and Justin Tsai as Chief Product Officer. As Chief People Officer, […] Retail TouchPoints January 31, 2024January 31, 2024 2 min read ExecutivesOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: Social MediaCustomer ExperienceInternationalUnileverDept. ApparelJohnson & JohnsonPepsiCoPredictions and ForecastsShoppersStrategySustainabilityTechnology & InnovationCoca Cola 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights McDonald’s Success Looking A Customer Ahead with CosMc’s McDonald’s, the fast-food behemoth, has a rich history of investing in other restaurant chains. In the late 1990’s, as regular readers of this blog know, McDonald’s bought Donato’s Pizza, Boston Market, and a stake in fledging Chipotle Mexican Grill. However less than a decade later, McDonald’s divested from all three chains, which had become […] Grocerant Guru January 31, 2024January 31, 2024 4 min read RestaurantsTechnology & InnovationAIData & InsightsShoppersStore LocationDept. GroceryDept. BeverageExecutivesConsumersResults & InvestmentPredictions and ForecastsBrick and MortarEconomyPepsiCoInternational - North AmericaOperations & Supply ChainBOPISPricing & PromotionsTech: Robotics 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Doritos’ first global brand platform revolves around self-expression “For the Bold in Everyone” looks to drive relevance with new generations by encouraging consumers to rethink personal biases and embrace their passions. MarketingDive January 30, 2024January 30, 2024 < 1 min read PepsiCoConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Trends & External Forces Court sets late August start date for hearing on Kroger-Albertsons merger A federal judge in Oregon will decide during the proceeding whether to grant the FTC’s request to block the transaction. Written by Grocery Dive March 12, 2024March 14, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Channel: Restaurants Department & Category Department: Consumer Durables Department: Food Department: Nonfood ESG Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Merchandising Kids Like to Go Out to Eat ask Chuck E. Cheese Don’t want to cook, don’t want to do dishes, well according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® your kids don’t want you hear you complain about cooking dinner either. Chuck E. Cheese has a new program for that has a great chance to make the entire family happy according […] Written by Grocerant Guru March 11, 2024March 14, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Corporate Finance Publix reports 49% growth in net earnings in FY23 US supermarket chain Publix has reported net earnings of $4.3bn in FY23, marking a 49% increase from FY22’s $2.9bn. The post Publix reports 49% growth in net earnings in FY23 appeared first on Retail Insight Network. Written by Retail Insights Network March 8, 2024March 8, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Corporate Finance Media & Marketing Agencies & Vendors Data & Insights Trends & External Forces Target Q4 2023 Earnings Recap Target reported Q4 and 2023 financial results at its annual investor day on March 5, 2024. Quarterly comp performance improved sequentially from Q2 to Q4, but 2023 ended with comps down -3.7%. Profitability outperformed expectations as the company realized $2B of operating income growth in 2023 and reported notable gross margin improvements. The stock was […] Written by The Harvest Group March 8, 2024March 8, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces CPG: Food Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Channel: Grocery Channel: Mass Department & Category Department: Beverage Department: Food Department: HBC Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Corporate Strategy Corporate Finance ESG Partnerships & Alt Profit Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Retail Operations Associates & Employees Operations & Supply Chain Owned Brands (Private Label) Stores & Formats Kroger Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2023 Results, Announces Guidance for 2024 Comments from Chairman and CEO Rodney McMullen. "Kroger achieved strong 2023 results, in line with our long-term growth model and built upon three consecutive years of historic growth. Written by Kroger March 7, 2024March 8, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked