Philanthropy

Articles on philanthropic initiatives and programs.

  1. Trends & External Forces

Remarkably Creative Commerce with Beth Ann Kaminkow, Global CEO, VMLY&R

Our guest this week is Beth Ann Kaminkow, Global CEO, VMLY&R who joins us to talk about the ever changing landscape of retail and consumer branding, customer engagement, and loyalty. In particular with dip into what defines high performance retail and the emerging world of “creative commerce.”  We also get a sneak preview of her […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

The 2024 Stackie Awards are now open for entries — share a slide of your martech stack, everybody wins

It’s that time of the year. The Northern hemisphere looks forward to spring. The Southern hemisphere looks forward to fall. And everybody in martech and marketing operations looks forward to the annual Stackie Awards. This will be our 10th edition of The Stackies: Marketing Tech Stack Awards. Wow, a decade of hundreds of martech stack […]
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  1. Corporate Purpose

Southport Saviours and Spar team up to improve defibrillator access

Lifesaving defibrillators have been installed at two Southport Spar stores, and fundraising has started for a further two in the area. Spar Roe Lane and Spar Cambridge Road now have the defibrillators installed after collaborative work between local charity Southport Saviours and James Hall &… This story continues at Southport Saviours and Spar team up […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Aramark Collegiate Hospitality opens Amazon Just Walk Out tech powered store at Lesley University

An Amazon Just Walk Out technology powered store has opened at Lesley University in the US. Lesley University is a private university in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Its students can now experience a frictionless shopping experience on campus, with the likes of snacks and drinks available to buy. In a LinkedIn post, Brisbane Vaillancourt, Regional Vice President […]
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  1. Corporate Purpose

Nisa Local in Driffield donates £3,000 to local infant school

Hall’s of Driffield Nisa Local store has donated £3,000 to Northfield Infant School through Nisa’s Making a Difference Locally (MADL) charity initiative. The donation will be used to support a range of important projects at the school, benefiting current and future generations of pupils. Russell… This story continues at Nisa Local in Driffield donates £3,000 […]
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  1. Data & Insights

Future-Proofing Your Retail Experience: Wowing the Values-Driven Customer

Amidst the rise of artificial intelligence and changing customer preferences, the retail industry is experiencing a significant transformation. This means it’s more crucial than ever for your retail business to keep up and provide the best experience for your customers. Value-driven customers seek high-quality service and fair prices for the products they purchase. They often […]
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Did Snoop Dogg’s Cereal Get A Bad Rap?

The Los Angeles Times reports that Snoop Dogg is accusing Post Consumer Brands and Walmart of being cereal killers. According to the story, “The hip-hop star, whose real name is Calvin Broadus, and fellow rapper and label head Master P, whose real name is Percy Miller, are suing the cereal conglomerate Post Consumer Brands, alleging […]
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  1. Corporate Purpose

Booker’s surplus provides millions of meals for charity

Booker, the wholesaler, provided six million meals to charity in 2023 using surplus food that remained good to eat. The company, which works with the FareShare network of charities and Olio’s Food Waste Heroes to distribute the food, reported this week that the meals went… This story continues at Booker’s surplus provides millions of meals […]
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  1. Corporate Purpose

Country Choice donates to charity with each pasty sold

Country Choice has announced that it will be donating 5p to the Cornish Pasty Community Fund for every ‘Real Cornish’ branded pasties sold during Cornish Pasty Week. Cornish Pasty Week takes place from 26th February to 3rd March. This year the Cornish Pasty Community Fund… This story continues at Country Choice donates to charity with […]
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  1. Media & Marketing

ROI, Conversions, Loyalty, and More — Getting the Most from Your CPG Marketing Spend

In the past few columns in our CPG Marketing Magic series, we’ve embarked on an exciting journey through the realms of branding, user experience, inventory movement, and digital advertising. Now, it’s time to delve into the pivotal role of metrics in your marketing strategy. In this article, we’re diving into the world of analytics, where […]
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  1. Trends & External Forces

Dress for (Electoral) Success: M.M.LaFleur Revives ‘Ready to Run’ Program for Female Candidates

M.M.LaFleur is bringing back one of the positive elements of the 2020 elections, its Ready to Run program, which provides apparel — and now styling advice — to female political candidates. More than 1,000 women applied for the 2020 program, with the retailer lending clothes to more than 275 women running for positions from City […]
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  1. Department: Consumer Durables

Adidas Will Sell Remaining Yeezy Stock at Cost

Adidas will sell off its remaining Yeezy inventory at cost rather than write it off at a loss, the company announced alongside its preliminary results for 2023. The move isn’t entirely unexpected — in 2023, the company issued releases of Yeezy stock in May and July. Products in those two releases were sold at a […]
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  1. International

Making a Difference Locally reaches over 180,000 people in the UK

Nisa’s Making a Difference Locally (MADL) charity reached over 180,000 people in the UK throughout 2023 with 2,000 donations. Over £935,000 was donated through MADL to worthy community causes and charities across the UK. This includes over £310,000 donated to shelter and security causes including… This story continues at Making a Difference Locally reaches over […]
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  1. Media & Marketing

Archive and Advanced Clothing Solutions agree resale tie up with The North Face and PANGAIA first onboard

Archive, a technology platform for branded resale, has announced a partnership with Advanced Clothing Solutions (ACS), a UK-based circular and sustainable fashion fulfilment hub. The aim is to offer apparel, footwear, outdoor, and luxury brands cleaning, repair, and fulfilment of secondhand items on a branded resale marketplace. ACS says that it will utilise Archive’s resale […]
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  1. Operations & Supply Chain

Why Return Season is a Golden Opportunity for Retailers

For retailers, the game has changed when it comes to returns. Pandemic-era purchase habits have pushed online sales higher than ever before, but the double-edged sword is that return rates are also through the roof. Still, with consumer habits shifting more online, returns can provide retailers with a rich opportunity to turn a negative into […]
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  1. Corporate Purpose

GroceryAid 2023 award winners revealed

GroceryAid has announced its 2023 award winners, with 440 organisations achieving an award in recognition of their help in fundraising, increasing awareness and providing expertise for the industry charity throughout last year. Among the Gold winners are the likes of Bestway, Filshill, Henderson Group, Unitas… This story continues at GroceryAid 2023 award winners revealed Or […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Stop & Shop is Using Robotics to Improve CX, Community Engagement

While at NRF 2024: Retail’s Big Show in New York City last week, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan spoke with Karen Mitchell, senior vice president and chief marketing officer of Stop & Shop, a supermarket chain, to learn more about how the business is using robotics to improve the in-store customer experience as well as create engaging […]
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  1. Trends & External Forces

Informa Connect’s PAP – Patient Assistance & Access Programs

Informa Connect’s PAP – Patient Assistance & Access Programs March 19-21, 2024 Pre-Conference Workshops on March 18, 2024 Philadelphia Marriott Downtown in Philadelphia, PA Exclusive Offer – Be sure to use your exclusive promo code 24DC10 to save 10% off* of your registration. It is our responsibility as an industry to ensure patients have access […]
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  1. Department & Category

Premier Foods expands Fareshare giveaway

Premier Foods launches “Win a Dinner, Give a Dinner” promotion in support of food redistribution charity Fareshare. For the third year running the on-pack activation will offer shoppers the chance to win a £10 food voucher for a retailer of their choice and for every… This story continues at Premier Foods expands Fareshare giveaway Or […]
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  1. CPG: Food

Belvita’s ‘Give a Smile’ initiative returns with Fairshare

Belvita has announced that it is again partnering with food charity Fairshare in a bid to help fight food insecurity, with the ‘Give a Smile’ initiative. Through its partnership with the charity, Belvita will donate up to 100,000 meals to help make a difference to… This story continues at Belvita’s ‘Give a Smile’ initiative returns […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

Increase in DIY for the Retail Market

The COVID-19 lockdown caused a massive spike in DIY interest. This was exemplified by Kingfisher, the owner of B&Q and Screwfix, reporting a remarkable 146% increase in online sales from 2021 to 2023 last three years. However, following this, the DIY market saw a decline in 2022 due to the cost of living crisis. The […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

NRF 2024 Preview: Hear From Top Execs at Levi’s, Ulta Beauty, FedEx — and Magic Johnson

Tens of thousands of retail professionals from all over the world will fill New York City’s Javits Center for Retail’s Big Show from Jan. 13 to 16, 2024. The draw? More than 1,000 exhibitors and 170 sessions featuring a wide array of speakers, from leading retailers to suppliers, analysts and other industry experts — plus […]
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  1. Trends & External Forces

Your Views:  Convenience, Satisfaction, & Bourgeois Values

One MNB reader had this observation about antitrust actions by the federal government against companies like Amazon and Apple: At some point, shouldn’t consumer convenience, value and satisfaction enter into equation? Companies that offer superior value propositions that lead to marketplace success shouldn’t be punished just because they are best at what they do. I […]
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  1. Partnerships & Alt Profit

Refill on the go in demand but better communication needed Viewpoint: Natasha Maynard

Over the past three years, it’s been an honour to be part of the Sustainable Packaging team at IGD, and the latest phase of our work has been especially exciting – In partnership with environmental charity, Hubbub, we’ve just completed a revealing series of ‘refill… This story continues at Refill on the go in demand […]
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  1. Agencies & Vendors

How Sarilla Turns Cold Leads Into Warm Leads with RangeMe

“RangeMe is not necessarily the place where you are going to close a deal, though it has happened for us. What it does is move a cold lead into a warm lead and starts to build that buyer relationship.” With this statement, Sara Delaney, Founder & CEO of beverage brand Sarilla, concisely summarized how best-in-class […]
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  1. Department & Category

Long-Lasting Sustainability Strategies for Retailers 

It’s that time of the year when retailers ready themselves for a surge in sales and roll out festive promotions. But after the cash registers stop ringing and the holiday lights turn off, many concerns surface, such as gift returns and ongoing sustainability challenges. Retailers are estimated to throw away around 25 percent of their […]
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  1. Department & Category

Hunger Never Sleeps Don’t forget to Give Back this Time of Year if You Can

  Inflation, cold weather, dark days, are made even darker for those facing food insecurity. Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® would like to ask anyone who can; to buy a meal, meal gift card, or donate to their local food bank to do so.  Working in the food industry is […]
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Target’s April 2024 Circle Sale was its largest by sales lift

Track General Merchandise spending free Access chart in Dash. Target’s April Circle Sale generated 7% more sales than the weekly average in the previous 4 weeks according to Earnest credit card data. This represents a 2 point acceleration in the Circle Sale’s contribution to Target’s topline compared to Target’s October sale. Target Circle is a […]
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TikTok Shop customers spend more at lower ticket apparel retailers

Download full TikTok Shop report Access TikTok and Panel data in Dash. TikTok Shop customers spent 26% of their apparel wallet on Off-Price Department Stores and 11% on Fast Fashion in the 12-months ended February 2024, compared to 24% and 7% for the average shopper. Conversely, TikTok Shop users spent less than their peers at […]
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Where Does One U.S. Tax Dollar Go?

See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Where Does One U.S. Tax Dollar Go? This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on Apple or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Come tax season, a common refrain is: “what do my taxes even […]
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