Channel: Dollar/Value Dollar General opens 19,000th store GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. — Dollar General marked the grand opening of its 19,000th store in Joplin, Mo. on Monday with a community celebration and a $19,000 donation to a local elementary school. Customers also received complimentary DG gift cards, tote bags and product samples. “Today marks an exciting milestone in Dollar General’s history as we open […] MMR February 2, 2023February 2, 2023 2 min read Dollar GeneralPhilanthropyExecutivesOperations & Supply ChainEconomyAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Competing On Brand Purpose Is Here To Stay The status quo is always being challenged. Whatever dominates is always being criticized and derogated. The mainstream is never the only thing. Trends invite counter-trends. Purpose used to be a challenge to the mainstream. The idea of shareholder capitalism accountable to no other constituencies of interest became the mainstream view of business during the 1970s. […] Branding Strategy February 1, 2023February 1, 2023 2 min read Technology & InnovationMarketing: BrandStrategyESG and CSRPredictions and ForecastsResults & InvestmentSustainabilityMarketing: In StorePhilanthropyInsight ProvidersExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Whole Foods asks for lower prices, CEO apologies for layoff email and more Plus: MrBeast’s blindness video raises ethics questions. Whole Foods has asked some food producers to lower prices as pressures from inflation begin to ease across the country, the Wall Street Journal reported. “We know our customers are weighing the impacts of inflationary pressure on their buying choices,” Alyssa Vescio, Whole Foods’ senior vice president of […] PR Daily February 1, 2023February 1, 2023 4 min read Technology & InnovationMarketing: SocialWhole FoodsExecutivesDept. GroceryData & InsightsTwitterAssociatesConsumersPhilanthropyEconomyWalmartPredictions and ForecastsUnileverSustainabilityStore LocationShoppersDeliveryOperations & Supply ChainMerchandisingHealth & WellnessDept. DairyDept. Center StoreBrick and MortarESG and CSR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value Dollar General Announces 19,000th Store Opening GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dollar General (NYSE: DG) commemorated the grand opening of its 19,000th store in Joplin, Missouri today with a community celebration and $19,000 donation to a local elementary school. Customers also received complimentary DG gift cards, tote bags and product samples. “Today marks an exciting milestone in Dollar General’s history as we open our […] BusinessWire - Retail January 28, 2023January 31, 2023 < 1 min read Dollar GeneralExecutivesPhilanthropy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
Associates & Employees Spar Crosshouse supports local hospital The team at Spar Scotland have made a special donation to the staff of Crosshouse Hospital. Taking place on 20 January, a fun morning of activity was available for everyone to enjoy with prizes to win from the Spar spinning wheel, and product samples and giveaways from Browning’s and Snappy Shopper. All Crosshouse Hospital staff […] Talking Retail January 28, 2023January 28, 2023 < 1 min read AssociatesPhilanthropyShoppers 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
Corporate Purpose What are the leading companies in 3D bioprinting? Bioprinting is a promising technology that offers hope to patients on the notoriously lengthy waiting lists for organ donation. Not unlike additive manufacturing, bioprinting involves 3D printing technology but instead uses organic material. The aim is to imitate natural tissue for a range of applications, including drug discovery, tissue engineering, and regenerative medicine. BCC Research January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. Natural / OrganicTechnology & InnovationPricing & PromotionsPhilanthropyOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: SocialHealth & Wellness 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Purpose Kidderminster retailer supports local foodbank and grassroots football club Kidderminster retailer Bill Sidu’s Nisa Local store has donated £2,500 to two local community causes. Kidderminster Foodbank has benefited from £1,500 worth of support and an additional £1,000 has been donated to Kidderminster Athletic Football Club. Both donations were made via Nisa’s Making a Difference Locally (MADL) charity. Kidderminster Foodbank supports local people in need […] Talking Retail January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 < 1 min read Philanthropy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Viewpoint James Lowman: A safe haven in your area We know from talking with consumers that convenience stores have the most positive impact on the local areas where we operate. That’s partly by being there and providing a vital service, but it’s also about what we do to add value to the community. This might be in the form of charity work and positive […] Talking Retail January 24, 2023January 24, 2023 < 1 min read ConsumersPhilanthropyBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Your Views: Pandering To The Worst Stereotypes The other day we referenced a story from the New York Times detailing how when many workers start jobs in the restaurant business, they are required to “pay around $15 to a company called ServSafe for an online class in food safety.” What they don’t know is that ServSafe “doubles as a fund-raising arm of […] MorningNewsBeat January 21, 2023January 21, 2023 4 min read GovernmentAmazonPhilanthropyDept. GroceryAssociatesVendorsRestaurantsDept. FreshBrick and MortarDept. NonfoodDept. PerimeterEconomyShoppersPricing & Promotions 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Amazon Shutters ‘Smile’ Charitable Giving Program after 10 Years Amazon is ending its long-running charitable giving program AmazonSmile, saying that after a decade in operation it has not created “the impact that we had originally hoped.” Instead, the company said it plans to pursue and invest in “other areas where we’ve seen we can make meaningful change.” The news was announced to Amazon customers […] Retail TouchPoints January 20, 2023January 20, 2023 2 min read AmazonPhilanthropyOperations & Supply ChainDeliveryDept. GroceryPredictions and ForecastsDept. Natural / OrganicTechnology & InnovationDept. ApparelPartnershipsAssociatesResults & InvestmentShoppers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing The Weekly Closeout: Amazon discontinues charity program, Stitch Fix takes to Twitter for CEO search The e-commerce giant is ending its AmazonSmile program after a decade and the styling service is seeking out CEO applicants via social media. RetailDive January 20, 2023January 20, 2023 < 1 min read ExecutivesAmazonMarketing: SocialTwitterPhilanthropyESG and CSR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Amazon ending AmazonSmile charity program Amazon.com has informed customers that it will end its AmazonSmile charity program through which the company donates a percentage of sales on eligible products to organizations selected by customers. “After almost a decade, the program has not grown to create the impact that we had originally hoped,” the company said in a statement. “With so […] RetailWire January 19, 2023January 19, 2023 < 1 min read AmazonPhilanthropy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Purpose Amazon winds down charity donation tool AmazonSmile Amazon has announced it is winding down its online donation service, AmazonSmile, six years after it launched. The US retail giant said the scheme, which enabled online shoppers to donate… The post Amazon winds down charity donation tool AmazonSmile appeared first on Latest Retail Technology News From Across The Globe – Charged. ChargedRetail January 19, 2023January 19, 2023 < 1 min read AmazonPhilanthropyInternational - UKTechnology & InnovationShoppers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Associates & Employees Kendra Scott’s CEO on How Community, Stores and Associates Are Key to Brand Experience In episode 384 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Tom Nolan, CEO of Kendra Scott, a fashion-lifestyle jewelry brand with a focus on philanthropy and community. Nolan provides an overview of the Kendra Scott brand (0:45), his professional background that led to his current role (2:28), and how the jewelry brand differentiates itself […] Joe Keenan January 17, 2023January 17, 2023 2 min read AssociatesExecutivesPhilanthropyBrick and MortarHoliday & EventsDept. ApparelConsumersCompetitionStrategyMarketing: In StoreMarketing: SocialPodcastsResults & InvestmentTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery The goal is to help local communities through service JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Southeastern Grocers Inc. (SEG), parent company and home of Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, has announced plans to open three new Winn-Dixie stores to support economic growth in its communities. The first Winn-Dixie store was opened shortly before Christmas in the rapidly growing Grand Cypress neighborhood in a […] MMR January 17, 2023January 17, 2023 3 min read Southeastern GrocersBrick and MortarAssociatesInclusivityResults & InvestmentMarketing: TradeDeliveryPricing & PromotionsExecutivesPhilanthropyOwned Brands (Private Label)EconomyHoliday & EventsHealth & WellnessDept. GroceryDept. Adult BevWeather 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Talking consumer insights at NRF Location-based analytics, application performance, and automation are a few of the capabilities that serve as a springboard for digitally savvy retailers to be extraordinary. But what is it about these capabilities that differentiates one retailer from another? Leveraging insights from ecommerce platforms, click & collect locations, and suppliers in order to provide smarter and safer […] Cisco Retail January 13, 2023January 13, 2023 < 1 min read Data & InsightsDept. NonfoodConsumersBig DataShoppersAssociatesSustainabilityStore LocationOperations & Supply ChainIndustry Conferences and EventsPhilanthropy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Walmart Commerce Technologies and Salesforce Team Up To Unlock Local Fulfillment and Delivery Solutions for Retailers Retailers using Salesforce Commerce Cloud can now offer their customers convenient pickup and delivery experiences with Walmart’s leading store fulfillment technologies and local delivery services. Walmart News January 12, 2023January 12, 2023 3 min read WalmartTechnology & InnovationShoppersDeliveryOmnichannelMarketing: SocialBrick and MortarBOPISAssociatesPartnershipsMarketing: In StoreMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationMeta (Facebook)TwitterSustainabilityCustomer ExperiencePhilanthropyExecutivesHoliday & EventsStrategyData & Insights 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Amazon’s Buy with Prime is a positive step, but the stock is still expensive [[“value”:”Amazon ‘s (AMZN) soon-to-be widely available Buy with Prime service, which allows Prime members to use their Amazon accounts to shop with other online merchants, could be a profitable revenue channel for the e-commerce giant. However, the Club holding’s stock is still expensive, a high multiple compared to the broader stock market. Amazon on Tuesday […] CNBC January 11, 2023January 11, 2023 3 min read AmazonOperations & Supply ChainConsumersCOVID19DeliveryShoppersAssociatesPhilanthropyMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionTechnology & InnovationExecutivesMarketing: BroadcastPricing & PromotionsResults & InvestmentData & Insights 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Free Screenings and Affordable Immunizations: New Year, New Walmart Wellness Day BENTONVILLE, Ark., Jan. 9, 2023 — A new year is here, and Walmart invites communities to start down the path of getting – and staying – healthy at the first Walmart Wellness Day of 2023 on Saturday, Jan. 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Customers can receive free health screenings for things like glucose, […] Walmart News January 9, 2023January 9, 2023 3 min read WalmartHealth & WellnessMarketing: SocialBrick and MortarCOVID19AssociatesTwitterDept. PharmacyMeta (Facebook)SustainabilityMarketing: In StorePhilanthropyDept. FreshDept. HBCDept. NonfoodDept. OTCExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Brewdog supports mental health campaign with alcohol-free pack design This Dry January, BrewDog is promoting positive mental health through a tie up with the campaign, #IAMWHOLE, including limited edition 4-packs of Punk IPA Alcohol-Free 330ml. As well as introducing limited edition packs, which hit stores this December, a donation from the sales will go towards supporting #IAMWHOLE, an award-winning mental health campaign aimed at […] Talking Retail January 9, 2023January 9, 2023 < 1 min read Health & WellnessDept. Adult BevPhilanthropyBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Jim Cramer’s Investing Club meeting Friday: Stocks rise, Constellation, Wells Fargo [[“value”:”Every weekday the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer holds a “Morning Meeting” livestream at 10:20 a.m. ET. Here’s a recap of Friday’s key moments. Stay wary of tech Wait to buy Constellation Stick with Wells Fargo 1. Stay wary of tech stocks Stocks rose Friday on signs wage growth is moderating , signaling the […] CNBC January 7, 2023January 7, 2023 2 min read Technology & InnovationEconomyPhilanthropyCPG: Adult BeverageResults & InvestmentConsumersPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: BroadcastHealth & Wellness 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Club Costco’s December sales beat shows the Club holding is still the retailer to own [[“value”:”Club holding Costco Wholesale (COST) delivered strong sales growth in December, demonstrating the retailer’s ability to consistently attract customers despite gathering economic headwinds. For the 5 weeks ended Jan. 1, Costco’s net sales increased 7% year-over year, to $23.8 billion, the company reported Thursday. Total comparable sales, which excludes the impact of fluctuations in gasoline […] CNBC January 7, 2023January 7, 2023 2 min read CostcoConsumersEconomyDept. NonfoodDept. GroceryPhilanthropyData & InsightsDept. ApparelDept. FreshDept. FuelHoliday & EventsMarketing: BroadcastResults & InvestmentStore LocationSustainabilityDept. Sporting goodsTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Constellation CEO hints at stock buyback after shares take a beating. The Club would fully support the move Constellation Brands (STZ) could potentially implement a stock buyback program, CEO Bill Newlands said Thursday — a move we would welcome as shareholders in the alcoholic beverage maker. Newlands’ comments came on the heels of Constellation reporting mixed 2023 fiscal third-quarter results earlier in the day, sending the company’s stock price tumbling. Shares of Constellation […] CNBC January 6, 2023January 6, 2023 2 min read Dept. Adult BevDept. BeverageExecutivesCPG: Adult BeveragePhilanthropyResults & InvestmentInternational - North AmericaMerchandisingDeliveryPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Broadcast 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass As Constellation’s shares fall on weak earnings, we see a buying opportunity Alcoholic beverage producer Constellation Brands (STZ) reported mixed fiscal 2023 third-quarter earnings on Thursday before the opening bell. While the results came in short of our expectations, we see the subsequent drop in the Corona beermaker’s share price as chance for investors to buy up the stock. Net sales climbed 5% year-over-year, to $2.44 billion, […] CNBC January 5, 2023January 5, 2023 4 min read Dept. Adult BevDept. BeverageResults & InvestmentPredictions and ForecastsEconomyCPG: Adult BeveragePhilanthropyData & InsightsCannabisPackagingTargetMarketing: BroadcastOperations & Supply ChainDept. HBC 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Convenience Murphy USA Announces $25 Million Gift to the Murphy USA Charitable Foundation EL DORADO, Ark.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Murphy USA announced today that its Board of Directors had recently approved a $25 million donation to the Murphy USA Charitable Foundation which will continue to support positive changes in local communities with an emphasis on El Dorado and Southern Arkansas. The Foundation funds the Company’s matching gifts, including the annual United […] BusinessWire - Retail December 30, 2022December 30, 2022 2 min read Murphy USAPhilanthropy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category Food Lion Donates 5.4 Million Meals to Families in Need Food Lion and its customers helped provide 5.4 million meals to families in need through the supermarket’s annual Holidays Without Hunger campaign. The campaign is part of the Food Lion Feeds initiative, which benefits hunger-relief organization Feeding America through 33 local Feeding America member food banks as well as hundreds of partner feeding agencies within Food […] Retail TouchPoints December 29, 2022December 29, 2022 2 min read Dept. GroceryAhold DelhaizeHoliday & EventsPartnershipsPhilanthropyAgenciesPredictions and ForecastsData & Insights 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Purpose Jim Cramer’s Investing Club meeting Friday: Fed strategy, Club mantra, buying opportunities The Investing Club holds its “Morning Meeting” every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET.[[“value”:”Every weekday the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer holds a “Morning Meeting” livestream at 10:20 a.m. ET. Here’s a recap of Friday’s key moments. The Fed isn’t ready to stop Investing mantra reminder Looking to buy 1. The Fed isn’t ready to […] CNBC December 27, 2022December 27, 2022 2 min read StrategyEconomyResults & InvestmentPhilanthropyAssociatesSustainabilityMarketing: BroadcastGeneral MillsDept. GroceryData & InsightsCPG: Adult BeverageCostcoConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Don’t Let Digital Grinches Hijack Your Holiday Shoppers Retailers have plenty of questions on their minds during the holiday shopping season. What will post-pandemic consumer spending look like? What effect will inventory levels and inflation have on profit margins? Will flagging consumer confidence impact brand loyalty? But there’s another crucial question you should be asking: What are the chances that “digital Grinches” will […] Patrick Sullivan December 27, 2022December 27, 2022 3 min read ShoppersConsumersHoliday & EventsTechnology & InnovationLegal & CriminalCompetitionDeliveryCustomer ExperienceStrategyMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionPhilanthropyCOVID19EconomyMarketing: SocialOperations & Supply ChainResults & InvestmentStore LocationSustainabilityTargetExecutivesAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation The Rise in AI-Generated Content Raises Questions for Artists, Retailers Artificial Intelligence is one of those technologies steeped in a certain mystery. It has long fascinated speculative science fiction writers such as Isaac Asimov and, today, we are already seeing the societal effects of the advancement of AI, as exciting as they are foreboding. Even before its modern developments, AI long spurred the imagination in […] Rethink Retail December 25, 2022January 23, 2023 6 min read Technology & InnovationDept. NonfoodLegal & CriminalCompetitionGoogleData & InsightsPredictions and ForecastsEconomyMarketing: SocialPhilanthropyAmazonMarketing: In StoreDept. PerimeterDept. FreshDept. ApparelDept. FuelDept. Natural / OrganicWeatherOperations & Supply ChainTech: AITwitterExecutivesAI / ML 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
International Department: Food Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Corporate Finance International Trends & External Forces Mondelēz International Reports Q4 and FY 2022 Results Full Year Highlights Net revenues for the full year increased +9.7% driven by Organic Net Revenue1 growth of +12.3% with underlying Volume/Mix of +2.7%. For the fourth quarter, Net revenues increased +13.5% driven by Organic Net Revenue1 growth of +15.4% with underlying Volume/Mix of +1.6% Diluted EPS was $1.96, down 35.5%; Adjusted EPS1 was $2.95, up +11.9% on […] Written by Mondelez February 1, 2023February 1, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Associates & Employees Robots could surpass workers at Amazon by 2030, Cathie Wood says KEY POINTS “We are just at the dawn of the robotics age. And I would say artificial intelligence and battery technology are all a part of that movement as well,” Cathie Wood said. Amazon had more than 1.6 million workers at the end of 2021, according to its most recent annual report. Wood’s Ark Innovation […] Written by CNBC February 1, 2023February 1, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value Department & Category ESG Partnerships & Alt Profit International Stores & Formats Aldi expands Too Good To Go partnership nationwide following successful trial Aldi is rolling out its partnership with the world’s largest surplus food platform, Too Good To Go, across all of its 990 UK stores. Following a successful trial last year, Aldi is now offering surplus food bags available nationwide, in a bid to tackle food waste while also offering even lower prices to customers. The […] Written by Talking Retail February 1, 2023February 1, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Channel: Grocery Department & Category Department: Nonfood Corporate Strategy Corporate Finance Media & Marketing Retailer Media Agencies & Vendors Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Retail Operations Stores & Formats dunnhumby’s Sixth Annual Retailer Preference Index (RPI) for U.S. GroceryTHE GROCERS BEST ‘BUILT TO LAST’ H-E-B, Costco Best Navigate The 2020 – 2022 Pandemic Grocery Market Upheaval, Bumping Amazon From Its Top Ranking Customers emerged from 2020 – 2022 placing more importance than ever on finding the right balance of savings and quality while placing less importance on saving time. Pandemic surge in retailer digital capabilities and consumer digital adoption […] Written by dunnhumby February 1, 2023February 1, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Department & Category Department: Food Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Associates & Employees Holiday & Events Charted: U.S. Egg Prices More Than Double in 2022 Charted: U.S. Egg Prices Double in 2022 Eggs are a staple food for many countries around the world, and the U.S. is no exception. Americans eat between 250‒280 eggs a year on average. Eggs are also easy to cook, protein-dense and supply many daily vitamins needed for healthy living, making them a popular meal or […] Written by Visual Capitalist February 1, 2023February 1, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked