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 […] Drug Channels January 22, 2024January 22, 2024 4 min read Health & WellnessSponsoredPredictions and ForecastsData & InsightsPartnershipsMarketing: Social MediaKraftHeinzExecutivesTechnology & InnovationLegal & CriminalEconomyMarketing: TradeConsultingMeta (Facebook)Operations & Supply ChainPhilanthropyPricing & PromotionsStrategyAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
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 […] Talking Retail January 18, 2024January 18, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. GroceryShoppersPhilanthropyPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
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 […] Talking Retail January 18, 2024January 18, 2024 < 1 min read MondelezReturnsPhilanthropyDept. GroceryPartnershipsPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
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 […] Mintel January 17, 2024January 17, 2024 3 min read ConsumersSustainabilityInternational - UKShoppersMarketing: Social MediaESG and CSRTechnology & InnovationTikTokDept. NonfoodCOVID19Operations & Supply ChainPhilanthropyResults & InvestmentData & InsightsEconomyTrends: FinanceMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionBOPISPredictions and ForecastsPricing & PromotionsRecommerceStrategyMarketing: In StoreBNPL 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
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 […] Retail TouchPoints January 11, 2024January 11, 2024 2 min read Technology & InnovationAIExecutivesPredictions and ForecastsOperations & Supply ChainDeliverySustainabilityDept. HBCMarketing: Retail MediaDept. ApparelData & InsightsConsumersMarketing: Social MediaPepsiCoWalmartblockchainTech: AR and VRMetaverseTargetAmazonIndustry Conferences and EventsESG and CSRTech: RoboticsBrick and MortarDept. FreshCryptoCOVID19BJ’s Wholesale ClubPhilanthropy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
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 […] MorningNewsBeat January 10, 2024January 10, 2024 2 min read StreamingConsumersDept. NonfoodGovernmentMarketing: Social MediaRestaurantsAssociatesCompetitionLegal & CriminalPredictions and ForecastsPhilanthropyDept. ApparelHoliday & EventsDept. GroceryBrick and MortarSustainabilityAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
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 […] Talking Retail January 10, 2024January 10, 2024 < 1 min read SustainabilityPackagingPredictions and ForecastsPhilanthropyPartnershipsESG and CSR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
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 […] RangeMe January 8, 2024January 8, 2024 7 min read VendorsDept. BeverageDept. Adult BevData & InsightsDept. OTCDept. GroceryMerchandisingDept. Natural / OrganicHealth & WellnessPartnershipsMarketing: Social MediaExecutivesDept. NonfoodCoca ColaStrategyMarketing: UGCShoppersDept. FreshRestaurantsTargetCOVID19Brick and MortarESG and CSRInclusivityMarketing: In StoreOwned Brands (Private Label)PhilanthropyPredictions and Forecasts7-Eleven & Speedway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Bernard ‘Bernie’ Francis Kenny, Jr., former CEO of 6 ShopRite stores, dies at 85 [[“value”:”The former grocery chain owner also was founder of the Kenny Family Foundation, a nonprofit organization that donated millions to charitable causes throughout Delaware”]] Supermarket News January 7, 2024January 7, 2024 < 1 min read WakefernRegional GroceryExecutivesBrick and MortarPhilanthropy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category US Foods donates $12 million-plus to hunger relief in 2023 Since 2007, the company has donated more than $170 million in food and supplies to Feeding America network food banks. Supermarket News December 23, 2023December 23, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. GroceryPhilanthropy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
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 […] Ray Hatch December 21, 2023December 21, 2023 2 min read SustainabilityPackagingHoliday & EventsConsumersData & InsightsReturnsDept. GroceryPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: TradeStrategyPricing & PromotionsThick DataPhilanthropyBrick and MortarPartnershipsExecutivesESG and CSRAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
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 […] Grocerant Guru December 16, 2023December 16, 2023 3 min read Dept. GroceryData & InsightsDept. FreshThick DataHello FreshMarketing: Social MediaSustainabilityEconomyWeatherDept. OTCHoliday & EventsMeta (Facebook)PartnershipsPhilanthropyTechnology & InnovationTwitterOperations & Supply Chain 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Publix Is Donating Another 1.3 Million Pounds of Produce to 32 Feeding America Partner Food Banks LAKELAND, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–As part of Publix’s ongoing commitment to helping alleviate hunger, the company is purchasing and delivering another 1.3 million pounds of fresh produce to 32 Feeding America partner food banks this holiday season. This donation is in addition to the 1.3 million pounds of produce Publix donated at Thanksgiving. These donations are part […] BusinessWire - Supermarket December 11, 2023December 11, 2023 < 1 min read Regional GroceryPublixDept. FreshDept. PerimeterPartnershipsDept. GroceryPhilanthropyHoliday & Events 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
International The Weekly Closeout: Claire’s expands into Mexico and Squishmallows collabs with H&M [[“value”:” This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. It’s been another week with far more retail news than there is time in the day. Below, we break down some things you may have missed during the week, and what we’re still thinking about. From Rent the Runway’s decision to restructure […] RetailDive December 8, 2023December 8, 2023 5 min read ExecutivesAssociatesInternationalInternational - North AmericaDept. ApparelBrick and MortarLegal & CriminalOperations & Supply ChainStore LocationData & InsightsPredictions and ForecastsDept. NonfoodPhilanthropyRestaurantsTechnology & InnovationFlagship StoresPress ReleaseDept. Toys & GamesAcquisitionConsumersGovernmentHoliday & EventsPricing & PromotionsEconomyResults & InvestmentThick DataUnileverDept. GroceryDept. FreshPartnerships 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Publix Super Markets Charities donates $10M to support housing nonprofits throughout the Southeast LAKELAND, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Publix Super Markets Charities (PSMC) is donating $10 million to build hope and strengthen communities. The donation will support more than 250 nonprofit organizations focused on providing housing and shelter services, including 125 Habitat for Humanity affiliates. Since 2015, PSMC has donated more than $43 million to nonprofits that build homes and provide […] BusinessWire - Supermarket December 5, 2023December 11, 2023 < 1 min read Regional GroceryPublixPhilanthropy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats Goodwill Debuts New ‘Mini Shop’ in NYC Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey (Goodwill NYNJ) has opened its first Mini Shop & Donation Drop location in Manhattan’s Upper East Side (UES). The 1,000-square-foot Goodwill Mini Shop & Donation Drop is a smaller-format store compared to traditional Goodwill stores and Donation Centers, and it offers a curated selection of pre-loved donated goods including […] Retail TouchPoints December 4, 2023December 4, 2023 < 1 min read PhilanthropyStore LocationHealth & WellnessMarketing: Social MediaBrick and MortarExecutivesDept. ApparelPricing & PromotionsHoliday & EventsAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Featuring Metacask, Evri, and Confer With: RTIH’s biggest retail technology articles on LinkedIn right now We’re big fans of LinkedIn and are busy building an amazing community of retail tech enthusiasts on the social media platform. These are the articles that are currently on their radars, including Tesco, B&M, TPP Retail, SeeChange Technologies, Coalescent Mobile Robotics, German Doner Kebab, and the 2023 RTIH Innovation Awards. B&M rolls out TPP Retail […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub November 23, 2023November 23, 2023 5 min read Technology & InnovationAIPartnershipsMarketing: Social MediaInternational - UKTwitterExecutivesTescoTech: RoboticsDept. Adult BevBrick and MortarShoppersDeliveryOperations & Supply ChainInternationalConsumersHoliday & EventsRestaurantsOmnichannelTrends: TechMarketing: In StoreResults & InvestmentPhilanthropyAcquisitionCustomer ExperienceStrategyDept. ApparelDept. NonfoodSponsoredDept. BeverageDept. HBCblockchainESG and CSRData & InsightsUbereatsTech: CashierlessStart UpsPredictions and ForecastsMergersMarketing: TradeInternational - North America7-Eleven & Speedway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit Hoops Reality: Foot Locker Becomes NBA Official League Marketing Partner As part of a recently signed multiyear agreement, Foot Locker has become an official National Basketball Association league marketing partner in the U.S., unlocking a multitude of brand-building benefits for the struggling retailer. The collaboration will engage fans throughout the NBA season, including at marquee events like the NBA All-Star Game, and Foot Locker […] Retail TouchPoints November 22, 2023November 22, 2023 2 min read PartnershipsResults & InvestmentExecutivesMarketing: Social MediaFlagship StoresMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionOmnichannelESG and CSRPhilanthropyPredictions and ForecastsDept. ApparelConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Evri little helps: parcel delivery firm announces Tesco Clubcard points partnership Evri has announced a partnership with Tesco that will enable people to collect Clubcard points for every parcel they send with it. This is the first time that the UK’s largest retailer has agreed this type of Clubcard partnership with a parcel delivery firm. From today, consumers will be able to collect one Clubcard point […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub November 19, 2023November 19, 2023 2 min read TescoPartnershipsShoppersConsumersData & InsightsTechnology & InnovationTech: CashierlessInternational - UKDeliveryHoliday & EventsResults & InvestmentCustomer ExperiencePhilanthropyDept. NonfoodOperations & Supply ChainBrick and MortarAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces McDonald’s Shoes Fits So Ware Them Regular readers of this blog know that old adage; if the shoe fits ware it, well apparently so does the marketing team at McDonald’s. Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® believe relevant brands look for ways to bring comfort and convenience to their customers. There is no doubt that McDonald’s […] Grocerant Guru November 18, 2023November 18, 2023 4 min read Dept. GroceryData & InsightsDept. ApparelMarketing: Social MediaPartnershipsConsumersDept. FreshTwitterMeta (Facebook)Dept. PerimeterESG and CSRDeliveryDept. Adult BevUnileverOperations & Supply ChainPhilanthropyTechnology & InnovationTrends: TechDept. BeverageAgencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Check out these different applications for blockchain, including supply chain management Blockchain has been around for a while now, and while it was mostly associated with cryptocurrency, the security benefits have been something that more industries have looked to use. Blockchain offers a transparent and secure way to manage transactions, improve efficiency, reduce costs, and reduce fraud. So, what industries have benefited from the secure way […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub November 16, 2023November 16, 2023 4 min read blockchainData & InsightsCryptoResults & InvestmentTechnology & InnovationOperations & Supply ChainSustainabilityPhilanthropyLegal & CriminalPredictions and ForecastsGovernmentPricing & PromotionsUnilever 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Disney, Verizon help bring children’s wishes to life with AR experience Arriving ahead of the debut of animated film “Wish,” the mobile effort enables consumers to support children by making a donation to Toys for Tots. MarketingDive November 16, 2023November 16, 2023 < 1 min read ConsumersPhilanthropyDept. Toys & GamesDept. Nonfood 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Detroit Tigers and Meijer Donation Impacts Communities Through ‘Striking Out Hunger’ Initiative Post Content Meijer November 15, 2023November 16, 2023 < 1 min read Regional GroceryPhilanthropyMeijer 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Purpose Our electric friends in the north: shoppers get new EV charging hub at Trafford’s White City Retail Park Visitors to Trafford’s White City Retail Park are now able to charge their electric vehicles while they shop thanks to the installation of five new ultra-rapid chargers. All Be.EV members will also have exclusive access, free of charge, at this location for a week, from Tuesday 14th until Tuesday 21st November. The project marks the […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub November 15, 2023November 15, 2023 2 min read ShoppersPartnershipsMarketing: Social MediaTwitterSustainabilityStore LocationTescoInternational - UKPop UpsExecutivesPhilanthropyDelivery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value Lidl GB publishes fourth ‘Good Food’ report [[“value”:” Share Copy Link The retailer has reduced plastic packaging in its own-brand ranges by 29% since 2017. Credit: Grand Warszawski via Shutterstock. Lidl GB has unveiled its strides towards sustainability in its fourth ‘Good Food’ report. Lidl GB has achieved a 43% reduction in food waste since 2016, positioning itself well on the path […] Retail Insights Network November 13, 2023November 16, 2023 2 min read LidlSustainabilityDept. GroceryPackagingInternational - UKPredictions and ForecastsOwned Brands (Private Label)PartnershipsESG and CSRDept. FreshTargetPhilanthropyShoppersMarketing: BrandTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Nonfood E.l.f. Launches Roblox Experience to Tap Gen Z’s Entrepreneurial Spirit Seeking to unlock the creativity and entrepreneurial ambitions of Gen Z consumers, E.l.f. Cosmetics has launched e.l.f. UP! on Roblox. As part of a highly personalized experience, users can create dream startups representing places and causes they care most about. The goal is to foster self-expression in a gamified environment while also building life skills […] Retail TouchPoints November 10, 2023November 10, 2023 2 min read ConsumersGamingESG and CSRMarketing: Social MediaData & InsightsInclusivityExecutivesDept. HBCStrategyTikTokDept. PetMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationMarketing: UGCPhilanthropyResults & InvestmentSustainabilityTechnology & InnovationThick Data 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Finance E.l.f. Launches Roblox Experience to Tap Gen Z’s Entrepreneurial Spirit Seeking to unlock the creativity and entrepreneurial ambitions of Gen Z consumers, E.l.f. Cosmetics has launched e.l.f. UP! on Roblox. As part of a highly personalized experience, users can create dream startups representing places and causes they care most about. The goal is to foster self-expression in a gamified environment while also building life skills […] Retail TouchPoints November 10, 2023November 16, 2023 2 min read ConsumersGamingESG and CSRMarketing: Social MediaData & InsightsInclusivityExecutivesDept. HBCStrategyTikTokDept. PetMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationMarketing: UGCPhilanthropyResults & InvestmentSustainabilityTechnology & InnovationThick Data 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Freedompay announces addition of micro-donation charity Pennies to its technology stack FinTech firm Freedompay has announced a strategic partnership with Pennies, the micro-donation charity. This will see it integrate Pennies into its technology stack. Alison Hutchinson, CEO at Pennies, says: “We’re delighted to be partnering with FreedomPay, whose innovation, growth and purpose-led mission has the potential to unlock millions more micro-donation opportunities.” “FreedomPay’s values align with […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub November 9, 2023November 9, 2023 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationPhilanthropyMarketing: Social MediaTwitterPartnershipsInternational - UKESG and CSRExecutivesTrends: FinancePredictions and ForecastsDelivery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Pandora reports organic growth of 11% in Q3 2023 [[“value”:” Share Copy Link Pandora’s EBIT margin was 16.5% over in the quarter. Credit: Charity Davenport/ Flickr (Creative Commons). Denmark-based jewellery manufacturer and retailer Pandora has reported a total revenue of DKr5.57bn ($798.33m) in the third quarter (Q3) of 2023, compared with DKr5.26bn in Q3 2022. Driven by the Phoenix strategy, the company delivered organic […] Retail Insights Network November 9, 2023November 16, 2023 2 min read StreamingMarketing: BroadcastHealth & WellnessDept. Natural / OrganicStrategyResults & InvestmentInternational - UKConsumersPhilanthropyMarketing: Social MediaGovernmentExecutivesBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Halloween and Trick Or Treat take to the Texan skies with Manna drone delivery service In what is pitched as a world first, Manna Drone Delivery is distributing candy this Halloween to families in North Texas by, yep, you’ve guessed it, drone. The initiative kicked off the European company’s first US operations, where it will be serving residents at Pecan Square by Hillwood Communities. They will have the opportunity to […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub November 1, 2023November 2, 2023 2 min read Technology & InnovationDeliveryHoliday & EventsMarketing: Social MediaTwitterOperations & Supply ChainDept. GroceryWeatherExecutivesInternational - UKPartnershipsPhilanthropyPress ReleaseSustainabilityDept. Beverage 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