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  1. Operations & Supply Chain

Finding Your Perfect 3PL Partner – Tips for Product Startups

For many product startups, the magic of third-party logistics (3PL) is an unsung hero in their success story. Imagine launching your dream product, only to be swamped with the logistics of getting it from production to your customer’s doorstep. That’s where 3PLs step in, offering expertise in inventory management, shipping, and distribution. This blog post […]
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  1. International

Cheetos announces major relaunch in the UK

Cheetos is gearing up for a major relaunch in the UK this year kicking off with the introduction of a brand-new Fiery Jalapeño and Cheese flavour. The new flavour will be available in a 105g sharing bag (£2 RRP), and two price marked packs (PMPs)… This story continues at Cheetos announces major relaunch in the […]
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  1. Media & Marketing

How to Build Brand Identity Through Recipe Development

A picture is worth a thousand words, right? In today’s fast-paced digital world this has never been truer. With 65% of people being visual learners, it’s clear that the way you present your brand visually makes all the difference.   Research shows that 95% of viewers can retain a message when it’s experienced visually, compared […]
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  1. Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers

Beyond Sells Off Zulily, will Use Profit to Focus on Home and Family Brands

Almost exactly a year after it purchased then-insolvent flash-sale site Zulily, Bed Bath & Beyond parent company Beyond, Inc. has sold its majority stake in the brand, turning a profit of $500,000 and retaining a 25% share of the company. Beyond purchased Zulily in March 2024 for $4.5 million after the platform’s abrupt shutdown in […]
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  1. Media & Marketing

Macy’s to Adapt Best-Seller About Department Store Icons into TV Series

Macy’s has emerged as the winning bidder for the exclusive rights to develop Julie Satow’s best-selling book, When Women Ran Fifth Avenue: Glamour and Power at the Dawn of American Fashion. The retailer plans to develop the non-fiction book into a fictionalized television series and is already on the hunt for a showrunner and talent. […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

Good Food News: Gen Z Showing Leadership

  The food industry is undergoing a major transformation, driven in large part by the changing preferences and digital habits of Generation Z. From restaurants and convenience stores to grocery retailers, businesses are recognizing the need to adapt their strategies to meet the demands of this socially connected, health-conscious, and convenience-driven generation. Recent data from […]
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  1. Merchandising

Retail Incubators vs. Retail Accelerators: Key Differences for Product Startups

Starting a product-based business is exciting but incredibly challenging—particularly when navigating the competitive retail landscape. For many startups, retail incubators and accelerators offer a path to growth, providing guidance, resources, and access to a network of industry professionals. But what’s the difference between the two? And how do you decide which is the best fit […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

Consumers Know What is Right and What They Want: The Role of Legacy DEI Programs in the Food Industry

  Consumers have long demonstrated that they know what is right and what they want when it comes to corporate policies, including Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. The recent consumer-driven responses to major retailers’ handling of DEI initiatives—such as Costco’s increase in web […]
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  1. Stores & Formats

PepsiCo teams with Shopt to launch Doritos Dinamita retailer cash prize draw

Following the launch of Doritos Dinamita, PepsiCo is giving retailers the chance to win a series of cash prizes and merchandise for the best store display. Partnering with the cash rewards app Shopt, PepsiCo is giving 30 stores a chance to win by asking them… This story continues at PepsiCo teams with Shopt to launch […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

PepsiCo teams with Merlin to offer on-pack promos

PepsiCo has launched a new on-pack promotion across Frazzles, Chipsticks, and Cheetos in collaboration with Merlin Entertainments. Running from 1st March until 30th June 2025, the promotion gives retailers even more reason to stock the trio of popular snacks, offering shoppers the chance to win… This story continues at PepsiCo teams with Merlin to offer […]
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  1. Channel: Restaurants

Restaurant Site Selection: Key Considerations to Avoid Costly Mistakes

  Choosing the right location is one of the most crucial decisions for a restaurant’s success according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. While a low rent deal may seem attractive, failing to conduct a thorough evaluation of the site can lead to financial disaster. Here, we’ll explore key restaurant […]
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  1. Retail Operations

THE OMNIES -The 2024 CPGGUYS Omnichannel Awards with NielsenIQ

This special episode of The CPGGUYS features four guests – the WINNERS of our 2024 Omnichannel awards – ‘The OMNIES’. The Omnies recognizes a select few every year that have dedicated a career to evolving from brick & mortar to being truly omnichannel and championing it in the industry. Our four winners this past year […]
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  1. Department: Food

Scaling Better For You Brands with Nature’s Bakery CEO Steve Gardiner

The CPGGUYS are joined in this episode by the CEO of Nature’s bakery – Steve Gardiner. He has previously held roles in commercial leadership at Henkel and PepsiCo. We personally love the portfolio and the Fig bars are our favorite. As such, this was both a fun and informative discussion.  Find Steve on Linkedin at […]
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  1. Stores & Formats

Kirkland’s Looks to Beyond, Inc. Partnership to Propel Profitability

Home décor and furniture retailer Kirkland’s has updated its transformation strategy, and the company’s new partnership with Beyond, Inc. is now a central pillar of that effort.   For going on two years, Kirkland’s has been working to improve its performance through a combination of inventory refreshes and marketing adjustments. Those efforts got a big […]
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  1. Department & Category

RaceTrac Foodservice at the Intersection of Yesterday and Today

  RaceTrac Inc. continues to expand its foodservice menu, but rather than leveraging its platform to propel the industry forward with fresh, consumer-relevant food trends, the retailer remains anchored in legacy offerings that reflect consumer familiarity according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. The latest example? Taco Pizza—a fusion of […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

London calling as Landsec extends its long-term Piccadilly Lights partnership with Ocean Outdoor

Landsec has extended its partnership with Ocean Outdoor which manages the digital out of home (DOOH) contract for Piccadilly Lights in London. Under the terms of the agreement, Ocean will continue to manage content for the advertising DOOH screen well into the next decade, and work with Landsec on The Venue which sits beneath the […]
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  1. Department & Category

Topgolf: Interactive, Participatory, and Fresh Fun

  Interactive, participatory fresh food experiences—particularly those featuring hand-held food for immediate consumption—continue to captivate consumers across all demographics, especially Millennials seeking discovery. According to Steven Johnson, Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA-based Foodservice Solutions®, brands that fuse dining with immersive entertainment are driving innovation and securing long-term consumer engagement. Topgolf is a prime example of […]
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  1. Data & Insights

How Food Retailers Can Add New Electricity to Their Brand

  In today’s dynamic food retail landscape, relevance drives trial and adoption according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. As consumer preferences evolve, food retailers must continually seek the “new electricity” to propel their brand forward. But what exactly is this new electricity? According to industry expert Johnson, “Brand relevance […]
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PepsiCo presents new Doritos Dinamita exclusively to impulse

PepsiCo is launching Doritos Dinamita exclusively into the convenience market to further tap into the growing demand for spicy flavours. The spicy snacking flavour segment has grown +8.7% year-on-year following a series of fiery launches from PepsiCo over the last year. The new rolled tortilla… This story continues at PepsiCo presents new Doritos Dinamita exclusively […]
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  1. Channel: Ecommerce & Digital

Has Amazon Thrown in the Towel on Food? A Deep Dive into Its Troubled Journey Through the Food Industry

  Amazon’s ambitious foray into food—spanning convenience stores, ultra-fast delivery, no-checkout technology, and Amazon Fresh grocery stores—may now be quietly winding down according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. Industry speculation suggests Amazon may consolidate its food efforts under the Whole Foods brand, with a potential spinoff looming on the […]
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Walgreens Agrees to $10B Sycamore Partners Acquisition

Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) has finalized a deal with private equity firm Sycamore Partners to take the company private after being in the stock market for nearly 100 years. Sycamore will pay $11.45 per share in cash for the Walgreens business, according to a company announcement. Shareholders can receive up to $3 more per share […]
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Kroger Announces Resignation of CEO Rodney McMullen

The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced that Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Rodney McMullen has resigned from the Company following a Board investigation of his personal conduct that, while unrelated to the business, was inconsistent with Kroger's Policy on Business Ethics.
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Valentine’s Day flower sales could shift to FTD, other brands in 2025

1-800-Flowers still leads in US, FTD is gaining share 1-800-Flowers is the largest flower service by sales headed into Valentine’s Day 2025, according to Earnest credit card data. However, the industry stalwart is likely to lose share this season if recent trends continue. Access chart in Dash. 1-800-Flowers commanded 37.0% of Valentine’s Day flower sales […]
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