Trends & External Forces Walmart-owned Sam’s Club plans to open about 30 new stores over next five years [[ Getty Images Walmart-owned Sam’s Club on Thursday said it will open more than 30 new stores in the U.S., marking its most aggressive expansion in years. The warehouse club’s next store is expected to open in Florida in 2024. Sam’s Club also plans to open five fulfillment and distribution centers this year, with the […] CNBC January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 4 min read Brick and MortarWalmartCostcoData & InsightsOperations & Supply ChainEconomyCOVID19Dept. FuelAssociatesDept. GrocerySams ClubShoppersBOPISBed Bath & BeyondBJ’s Wholesale ClubDept. BeverageDept. PetPackagingDept. NonfoodCompetitionDeliveryDept. Fresh PreparedDept. FreshTechnology & InnovationExecutivesOwned Brands (Private Label)Predictions and ForecastsDept. Paper 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer How to Get Discovered by U.K. Retailers: Understanding British Consumers Before you launch your brand in the United Kingdom, it’s important to know what’s going on in today’s U.K. retail market as it may differ from the markets your brand currently has a presence in. Whether the British market is familiar territory or completely new, here’s a deep dive into understanding the U.K.’s marketplace, retailers, […] RangeMe January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 4 min read ConsumersSustainabilityVendorsInternational - UKPackagingGovernmentTescoHealth & WellnessEconomyShoppersInclusivityDept. GroceryData & InsightsDept. BeveragePredictions and ForecastsOmnichannelMarketing: SocialDept. PetOperations & Supply ChainDept. NonfoodDept. Adult BevResults & InvestmentESG and CSRDept. HBCAldiMarketing: In StoreTargetMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionTechnology & InnovationAssociatesHoliday & EventsDept. FuelOwned Brands (Private Label)social commerceTrends: Food and BeverageTrends: RetailBrick and MortarInsight Providers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Nonfood How to Engage Pet Owners with Your eCommerce Strategy According to the American Pet Products Association, 70 percent of U.S. households own pets—adding up to 90.5 million homes. With pet owners making up such a large portion of the market, brands could seize a major opportunity by marketing to this demographic—whether it’s through products specifically for furry friends or not. MikMak January 19, 2023January 19, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. PetStrategyConsumersMarketing: Social 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Merchandising How Retailers Decide Which New Products to Stock When new products are introduced to the market, retailers have to decide which ones to stock on their shelves. This can be a tough decision, as there are many factors to consider. In this blog post, we’ll take a look at the three main factors that influence a retailer’s decision to stock a new product. […] Retail Bound January 19, 2023January 20, 2023 3 min read MerchandisingTargetPackagingDept. PetDept. GroceryConsumersStrategyResults & InvestmentMarketing: In StoreDept. ApparelBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Albertsons Companies Launches Competition for Emerging Specialty Food, Beverage and Pet Brands BOISE, Idaho–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) today announced its first Albertsons Cos. Innovation Launchpad competition in search of small and independent brands representing emerging food, beverage and pet products. With this competition, Albertsons Cos. is giving new, innovative businesses the opportunity to apply and compete live at the Natural Products Expo West in California on Mar. 8. […] BusinessWire - Supermarket January 18, 2023January 18, 2023 < 1 min read CompetitionDept. PetDept. BeverageAlbertsons / SafewayDept. GroceryTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 3
Department & Category How Purpose Emerged As A Mainstream Idea A story late last year in The New York Times about the proliferation of classes at elite business schools teaching “corporate social obligations and how to rethink capitalism” is emblematic of what has taken place with corporate social purpose over the past decade. Purpose has gone from an insurgent idea challenging capitalism to a mainstream part of 21st century capitalistic […] Branding Strategy January 17, 2023January 17, 2023 2 min read ESG and CSRMarketing: BrandStrategyDept. PetGoogleAssociatesDept. FuelExecutivesInclusivityInsight ProvidersShoppersSustainabilityTechnology & InnovationDept. FreshUnilever 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass NRF 2023: How Target Makes its Culture of Inclusion Tangible Sometimes the results of emphasizing diversity and inclusion are big, bold and easy to see; sometimes they’re subtle. An NRF 2023 panel discussion with Target CEO Brian Cornell and four of the company’s top executives showed how the retailer is making inclusion tangible at both ends of this spectrum. On the highly visible end, the […] Retail TouchPoints January 16, 2023January 17, 2023 3 min read TargetInclusivityExecutivesShoppersStrategyAssociatesOwned Brands (Private Label)Brick and MortarCOVID19Dept. NonfoodDept. ApparelDept. GroceryDept. Toys & GamesHealth & WellnessHoliday & EventsDept. Pet 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Can Grocery Shopping become Not So Irritable? Most consumers buy 100 items from a grocery store per year. Consumers buy the same 100 items as they need them over and over again many times only needing 8 to 14 items on a particular visit and do not want to walk through the entire store looking for them and spending 35 minutes […] Grocerant Guru January 11, 2023January 11, 2023 4 min read ConsumersData & InsightsDept. FreshAmazonDept. GroceryBOPISShoppersDept. Fresh PreparedStore LocationDept. DeliDept. PerimeterDept. HBCDept. PetMarketing: SocialAssociatesBrick and MortarExecutivesTechnology & InnovationDept. BakeryDeliveryEconomyHealth & WellnessRestaurantsStrategy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation What’s next in tech? A look back at 2022 trends and 2023 predictions PR pros, here’s what you need to know. Now that we’re officially in the new year, there’s no better time to reflect on 2022. As always, there was no shortage of monumental moments throughout the tech space, with everything from artificial intelligence (AI) to augmented reality (AR) making waves. While many of 2022’s trends will […] PR Daily January 10, 2023January 23, 2023 4 min read Technology & InnovationSustainabilityData & InsightsCryptoMetaverseTrends: TechConsumersMeta (Facebook)ESG and CSRTech: AR and VRShoppersPredictions and ForecastsConsultingExecutivesAI / MLHealth & WellnessMarketing: SocialLegal & CriminalGovernmentAssociatesNFTPartnershipsResults & InvestmentStrategyTech: AITwitterDept. PerimeterDept. NonfoodCustomer ExperienceDept. ApparelDept. FreshDept. Natural / OrganicblockchainDept. Pet 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Nonfood Mercedes-Benz reimagines iconic nodding dog ornament as virtual character A partnership with Superplastic announced at CES centers on a digital creation called Superdackel, an attempt to crack into Web3 interests. MarketingDive January 7, 2023January 7, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. PetPartnershipsIndustry Conferences and EventsCrypto 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer New Consumer Product Showcase to debut at Retail’s Big Show WASHINGTON – The National Retail Federation announced it will introduce a new Consumer Product Showcase at NRF 2023: Retail’s Big Show. The program provides a forum for small businesses to feature their consumer-facing products for national merchandisers. The majority (84%) of products showcased will be from minority-owned, women-owned, veteran-owned, disability-owned or LGBTQ+-owned companies. “Retailers are continuously looking to […] MMR January 5, 2023January 5, 2023 < 1 min read ConsumersIndustry Conferences and EventsInclusivityPredictions and ForecastsData & InsightsDept. PetCompetitionDept. ApparelDept. BeverageDept. GroceryDept. HBCExecutivesInsight ProvidersAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces 7 Trends To Watch In 2023 What shoppers will be prioritizing in food, beverage, beauty, and pet care The new year is poised to bring a mix of trends that will meet shopper preferences and shape the health and wellness industry. Many of the trends that will make the biggest splash in 2023 aren’t brand new, but rather reaching new heights […] Spins January 4, 2023January 5, 2023 5 min read ShoppersHealth & WellnessData & InsightsPredictions and ForecastsDept. FreshSustainabilityDept. RefrigeratedDept. PetDept. DairyTrends: Food and BeverageDept. Natural / OrganicDept. GroceryDept. HBCMarketing: SocialTechnology & InnovationInsight ProvidersBig DataDept. BeverageConsumersPackagingBrick and MortarESG and CSRDept. NonfoodOperations & Supply ChainDept. BakeryDept. Adult BevTikTokDeliveryDept. PerimeterMeta (Facebook)RestaurantsDept. OTCAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer 2023 Top 10 Grocerant Prepared Food Trends When the family asks, What’s for Dinner, in 2023 at minimum 1 grocerant niche prepared food will found item will be found on 78.7 percent of dinner tables at home according to recent grocerant scorecards. No longer do consumers drive by restaurant, service deli, or convenience store according to Steven Johnson, Grocerant Guru®at Tacoma, WA […] Grocerant Guru January 4, 2023January 4, 2023 3 min read Dept. GroceryConsumersData & InsightsDept. FreshRestaurantsShoppersPredictions and ForecastsDept. Fresh PreparedInclusivityTrends: Food and BeverageDept. DeliBrick and MortarPackagingDept. PerimeterCompetitionDept. PetTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Amazon Launchpad New Arrivals – January 2023 2022 was a great year for innovation! There were so many great products launched on the Amazon Launchpad platform in 2022. Every month, our team checks out new arrivals on the Amazon Launchpad and highlight the products we feel that are innovative, solves a problem or issue, and has potential in retail someday. Here are […] Retail Bound January 3, 2023January 3, 2023 3 min read AmazonPredictions and ForecastsDept. PetDept. GroceryInternationalTechnology & InnovationDept. Natural / Organic 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food U.S. Inflation: How Much Have Prices Increased? Can I share this graphic? Yes. Visualizations are free to share and post in their original form across the web—even for publishers. Please link back to this page and attribute Visual Capitalist. When do I need a license? Licenses are required for some commercial uses, translations, or layout modifications. You can even whitelabel our visualizations. […] Visual Capitalist December 30, 2022January 3, 2023 9 min read Dept. FreshDept. BeverageDept. NonfoodDept. GroceryDept. FuelEconomyDept. ApparelDept. PerimeterDept. Adult BevSustainabilityDept. DairyDept. BakeryDept. PetConsumersPredictions and ForecastsTechnology & InnovationDept. RefrigeratedDept. LaundryDept. AppliancesData & InsightsDept. Toys & GamesDeliveryDept. FrozenDept. Sporting goodsResults & InvestmentOperations & Supply ChainHealth & WellnessDept. BabyLegal & CriminalMerchandisingVendorsData VisualizationAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
Department: Nonfood Hotspots: 2022’s Top Trends Observations Hotspots: 2022’s Top Trends Observations Hotspots brings you the Mintel Trends team’s top observations on product and service launches from around the world. This special edition brings our analyst’s top trends from the year in each region. From shampoo that contains popular skincare ingredients to a pet hotel, find out the most innovative global initiatives […] Mintel December 28, 2022December 28, 2022 < 1 min read Dept. Pet 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events Tractor Supply Grants Selfless Wish of Young Cancer Patient to Help Dogs in Need In the holiday spirit of giving, Tractor Supply Company helped 9-year-old Caroline Lantz, who is battling cancer, by granting her wish of supporting abandoned and neglected dogs. Lantz was surprised with a shopping spree at the Franklin, Tenn. Tractor Supply store. There, she chose supplies that were donated to local nonprofit Heaven Can Wait Animal […] Retail TouchPoints December 24, 2022December 29, 2022 2 min read Tractor Supply CompanyDept. PetHoliday & EventsDept. Toys & GamesDept. NonfoodStore LocationPhilanthropyExecutivesDept. GroceryDept. Apparel 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category PetPlate Exec on Selling ‘Human-grade’ Dog Food PetPlate makes and sells dog food via subscriptions, having launched in 2016. The company’s in-house advertising exec describes acquisition tactics and more. The post PetPlate Exec on Selling ‘Human-grade’ Dog Food appeared first on Practical Ecommerce. Practical Ecommerce December 23, 2022December 23, 2022 < 1 min read ExecutivesDept. PetDept. GroceryData & InsightsAcquisition 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Nonfood Tractor Supply Grants Selfless Wish of Young Cancer Patient to Help Dogs in Need In the holiday spirit of giving, Tractor Supply Company helped 9-year-old Caroline Lantz, who is battling cancer, by granting her wish of supporting abandoned and neglected dogs. Lantz was surprised with a shopping spree at the Franklin, Tenn. Tractor Supply store. There, she chose supplies that were donated to local nonprofit Heaven Can Wait Animal […] Retail TouchPoints December 22, 2022December 22, 2022 2 min read Tractor Supply CompanyDept. PetHoliday & EventsDept. Toys & GamesDept. NonfoodStore LocationPhilanthropyExecutivesDept. GroceryDept. Apparel 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Nonfood Dog Allergies: Causes, Symptoms, Treatments, and Testing When it comes to pet allergies, dogs are one of the most prevalent triggers. This is largely because dogs are the most popular pet in the U.S., with the most recent statistics showing that over 69 million households have a dog. According to WebMD, that’s approximately 37-47% of American households that have a dog! If […] www.yorktest.com December 20, 2022December 20, 2022 6 min read Dept. PetDept. ApparelDept. NonfoodDept. Natural / OrganicConsumersUnileverTechnology & InnovationSustainabilityDept. OTCDept. GroceryConsulting 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Restaurants Over 70% of Smucker portfolio growing share Plans to expand Uncrustables, Dunkin’ and dog snacks into billion-dollar businesses. Food Business News December 17, 2022December 17, 2022 < 1 min read RestaurantsDept. Pet 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Nonfood Malls find some ‘ruff’ going as pet parents bring their puppies shopping Malls have welcomed pet parents to bring along their puppies in an effort to attract more shoppers. The results have sometimes been chaotic and messy. RetailWire December 16, 2022December 16, 2022 < 1 min read Dept. PetShoppers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Restaurants Curby’s Express Market is Just Like and Just for You and Me Understanding the consumer is central to developing a valued brand that drives top line sales and bottom-line profits. According to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® Curby’s Express Market will do just that. So, you don’t have to be a dog lover to recognize the friendly appeal of a happy […] Grocerant Guru December 12, 2022December 12, 2022 5 min read Data & InsightsDept. BeverageDept. GroceryMarketing: SocialShoppersConsumersDept. BakeryDept. FreshCustomer ExperienceSustainabilityDept. PetRestaurantsDept. Fresh PreparedWaWaDept. DairyTwitterStore LocationMeta (Facebook)Dept. Adult BevBrick and MortarDept. DeliAssociatesDept. FuelDept. Natural / OrganicDept. PerimeterESG and CSRMarketing: BrandAcquisition 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Specialty & Other Chewy beats on revenue estimates, swings to a profit in Q3 While the online pet retailer’s net sales increased 14.5%, analysts remain concerned over the company’s rising customer acquisition costs. RetailDive December 10, 2022December 10, 2022 < 1 min read ChewyAcquisitionShoppersDept. Pet 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Specialty & Other Chewy bites and scratches to hold onto market share Chewy currently is capturing around 40 percent of the online pet products market, but the site saw a 5.5 percent decline in traffic in the last quarter compared to the same period in 2021. RetailWire December 9, 2022December 9, 2022 < 1 min read ChewyResults & InvestmentStore LocationDept. Pet 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Specialty & Other Chewy Announces Third Quarter 2022 Financial Results PLANTATION, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Chewy, Inc. (NYSE: CHWY) (“Chewy”), a trusted destination for pet parents and partners everywhere, has released its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2022 ended October 30, 2022, and posted a letter to its shareholders on its investor relations website at https://investor.chewy.com. Fiscal Q3 2022 Highlights: Net sales of $2.53 […] BusinessWire - Conference Calls December 9, 2022December 9, 2022 < 1 min read ChewyResults & InvestmentDept. PetPartnerships 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Nonfood Logistics Improvements Boost Chewy’s Profits Online pet retailer Chewy delivered a surprise profit in the third quarter, and said smarter shipping boosted margins. Joan Verdon - Forbes December 8, 2022December 8, 2022 < 1 min read ChewyOperations & Supply ChainDeliveryDept. Pet 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category Asda launches frozen pet food range Asda says it has become the first UK major supermarket to launch a multi-partner frozen raw pet food proposition. The retailer is offering pet food from… View Article The Retail Bulletin December 8, 2022December 8, 2022 < 1 min read Dept. GroceryDept. PetPartnershipsInternational - UKDept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Nonfood 2022 Retail Ranking: Black Friday and Cyber Monday Key takeaways Almost 1-in-4 shoppers spent the most at Amazon during Cyber-5 Home goods and furnishings retailers lost top wallet share lapping difficult pandemic comps Dollar stores and warehouse clubs gained top wallet share as consumers traded down on inflation Earnest Analytics First Choice Retailer Methodology The Earnest First Choice Retailer Rankings are based on […] Earnest Research December 8, 2022December 8, 2022 6 min read Holiday & EventsData & InsightsDept. ApparelShoppersDept. NonfoodBrick and MortarDept. PetAmazonOperations & Supply ChainConsumersWalmartEconomyCOVID19Dept. Sporting goodsTargetMarketing: In StoreHome DepotDept. FuelCostcoLowesBed Bath & BeyondChewyAcquisitionTechnology & InnovationBest BuyDept. GroceryDelivery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation You can now filter the 10,000+ martech landscape by revenue, size, age and G2 ratings In today’s virtual event Martech for 2023: The (Really) Big Picture — full video will be shared tomorrow — Frans Riemersma and I released a major update to the interactive martech landscape on martechmap.com. We know: the martech landscape is overwhelming. In our latest update to the database, even after removing a number of solutions […] chiefmartec December 7, 2022December 7, 2022 5 min read Technology & InnovationMarketing: UGCDept. PetPredictions and ForecastsData & InsightsVendorsData VisualizationAssociatesShoppersInsight ProvidersESG and CSRPartnershipsOperations & Supply ChainResults & InvestmentMarketing: SocialMarketing: Digital MediaSustainabilityDept. NonfoodTwitterMeta (Facebook) 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
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