Merchandising Speak the CFO’s Language To Grow Digital Shelf Investments DSI “A lot of business cases, they depend on internal efficiency gains. But if you don’t measure this … then it will never lead to project success or success on the digital shelf … Have a measuring mindset.” — Ilse Goverts-van Kesteren, Lead Business Consultant, Wunderman Thompson When Wunderman Thompson asked […] Digital Shelf Institute March 18, 2024March 18, 2024 10 min read MerchandisingResults & InvestmentData & InsightsExecutivesConsumersPodcastsTargetMarketing: Social MediaPartnershipsReturnsKrogerPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Operations Investigating the Evolved Customer Journey: Trends, Challenges & Priorities Retailers know that digital influences the customer journey, from initial awareness to post-purchase. So why is there still such a staggering divide between consumers’ digital and physical brand experiences? We explore the gaps, challenges and opportunities on this week’s Retail Remix with Justin Racine and Zach Zalowitz of Perficient. Together with host Alicia Esposito, they […] Retail Remix Podcast March 18, 2024March 18, 2024 < 1 min read OmnichannelShoppersPodcastsCustomer ExperiencePredictions and ForecastsOperations & Supply ChainConsumersTechnology & InnovationStore LocationSponsoredMarketing: In Store 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Talking Technology with FMI’s Doug Baker The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by DOug Baker, VP of Industry Relations at the Food Marketing Institute. As the food industry association, FMI works with and on behalf of the entire industry to advance a safer, healthier and more efficient consumer food supply. FMI is a champion for the food industry and […] The CPG Guys March 16, 2024March 16, 2024 < 1 min read Marketing: Social MediaDept. GroceryTechnology & InnovationPodcastsConsumersAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Will Search Engine Traffic Really Drop 25% by 2026, As Gartner Predicts? Late last month, Gartner made a stunning prediction, forecasting an imminent and dramatic decline in search engine traffic. “By 2026, traditional search engine volume will drop 25%,” the research firm said. “with search marketing losing market share to AI chatbots and other virtual agents.” The prediction seemed aggressive, especially given that Microsoft Bing — with its […] Bigtechnology March 15, 2024March 15, 2024 7 min read Technology & InnovationAIBigTechPredictions and ForecastsData & InsightsStore LocationAmazonInsight ProvidersPodcastsChatGPTGoogleMarketing: VoiceMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: BroadcastStrategyTikTokStreamingConsumersVendorsExecutivesGovernmentOperations & Supply ChainESG and CSR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Affordable Last Mile Groceries Delivery with Buncha’s Bharat Pulgam The CPG Guys are joined in this episodee by Bharat Pulgam, Founder & CEO of Buncha, a last-mile technology company that uses W2 shoppers and refrigerated vehiclesto provide best in class service. With a unique batching system, Buncha is able to work with retailers to maximize deliveries in a reliable and efficient manner. What sets […] The CPG Guys March 13, 2024March 13, 2024 2 min read DeliveryMarketing: Social MediaPodcastsShoppersDept. RefrigeratedTechnology & InnovationAssociatesCustomer ExperienceConsumersDept. FuelCOVID19MerchandisingPartnershipsPredictions and ForecastsResults & InvestmentSponsoredSustainabilityExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem Finding Your Passionate Core Customer This week we explore some of the content from Steve’s forthcoming book Leaders Leap: Transforming Your Company at the Speed of Disruption, which is now available for pre-order at book retailers worldwide. In particular, we go deep on a strategy of being “Special, Not Big” by significantly narrowing the aim of the customers you serve […] Remarkable Retail Podcast March 12, 2024March 12, 2024 2 min read PodcastsShoppersMarketing: Social MediaDept. GroceryConsultingInternational - North AmericaIndustry Conferences and EventsDept. ApparelData & InsightsConsumersEconomyESG and CSRTechnology & InnovationPredictions and ForecastsResults & InvestmentSponsoredStrategyTargetAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing HSN Evolves Video Commerce Across Channels, From Cable to TikTok In episode 443 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Rob Robillard, chief merchandising officer of HSN, a leading interactive and lifestyle retailer that is part of Qurate Retail Group. Listen in as Robillard provides an overview of HSN’s history in enabling video commerce and live shopping (1:00), the retailer’s increased focus on streaming […] Joe Keenan March 12, 2024March 12, 2024 2 min read Dept. HBCDept. Natural / OrganicMerchandisingShoppersMarketing: Social MediaTikTokHealth & WellnessOperations & Supply ChainExecutivesStreamingAcquisitionStrategyTechnology & InnovationDept. NonfoodMarketing: Digital MediaMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionData & InsightsPartnershipsPodcasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Using In-Depth Retail Media Analytics To Refine DSP Performance DSI “A big trap that a lot of brands fall into is, they may have some growth goals … but they’re overly focused on bottom-of-funnel metrics like ROAS [return on investment]. And that is just going to kill any innovation that you might have.” — Kiri Masters, Head of Retail Marketplace Strategy, Acadia Measuring Amazon Deliver Service […] Digital Shelf Institute March 11, 2024March 11, 2024 9 min read AmazonData & InsightsMarketing: Retail MediaConsumersMerchandisingTechnology & InnovationShoppersStrategyResults & InvestmentMarketing: UGCCompetitionAcquisitionPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Social MediaPodcastsReturnsCustomer ExperienceWalmartHealth & WellnessOperations & Supply ChainPartnerships 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Command Your Brand with PriceSpider’s Brett Banner & Rae Guimond We are partnering on today’s episode with Pricespider, who helps the world’s brands, big and small, to enrich the consumer journey and build long-lasting relationships with their shoppers, resulting in more revenue and higher profit margins. The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by SVP of strategy & Director of strategy for PriceSpider – […] The CPG Guys March 9, 2024March 9, 2024 2 min read Marketing: Social MediaTechnology & InnovationAIPodcastsStrategyShoppersConsumersData & InsightsPartnershipsMarketing: TradePricing & PromotionsPredictions and ForecastsESG and CSRMerchandisingMarketing: In StoreMarketing: Digital MediaExecutivesCOVID19Vendors 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights The Innovation Conversation: Data Illuminated The continuing goal of “The Innovation Conversation” is to explore some facet of the fast-changing, technology-driven retail landscape and how it affects businesses and consumers. It is, we think, fertile territory … and one that Tom Furphy – a former Amazon executive who led the team that developed Amazon Fresh, and currently CEO and Managing […] MorningNewsBeat March 6, 2024March 6, 2024 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationData & InsightsBig DataConsumersAmazonPredictions and ForecastsShoppersWalmartMarketing: Social MediaExecutivesMarketing: In StoreUnileverTrends: RetailKrogerResults & InvestmentRegional GroceryPodcastsPartnershipsDept. FreshAlbertsons / Safeway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Retailing in a Time of Mass Distraction with Andrea Dorigo, Adidas Head of Global Retail Our guest this week is Andrea Dorigo Head of Global Retail for Adidas. Andrea shares many strategic leadership lessons gleaned from his incredibly deep and diverse experience working across a spectrum of international brands. Now he leads a network of more than 2,000 stores for one of the world’s most iconic vertically integrated brands. We […] Remarkable Retail Podcast March 5, 2024March 5, 2024 2 min read PodcastsGovernmentMarketing: Social MediaPredictions and ForecastsDept. ApparelShoppersInternational - North AmericaDept. GroceryData & InsightsResults & InvestmentPartnershipsTechnology & InnovationInternationalIndustry Conferences and EventsBrick and MortarConsumersESG and CSRConsultingHoliday & EventsWarby ParkerBest BuyStart UpsStrategyLowesAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights How To Maintain Dominance on the Amazon Retail Media Network With Advanced Data Analytics DSI “If you have top organic placement, having always-on paid is probably not the best use of dollars. But what happens if you don’t is, you’ll see your organic ranks start to come down … a slow in and out strategy is actually how you can keep your balloon up in the air.” — Aisha Khan, […] Digital Shelf Institute March 4, 2024March 4, 2024 8 min read AITechnology & InnovationData & InsightsAmazonMarketing: Retail MediaConsumersMerchandisingHealth & WellnessDept. Natural / OrganicStrategyPredictions and ForecastsTargetSponsoredMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: In StorePodcastsCompetitionMetaverseConsultingTrends: TechMarketing: UGCDeep Dives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem Celebrating 200 Episodes: Our Top 5 Geek-Out Moments Four years and 200 episodes later, we’re celebrating how far the retail industry and the Retail Remix podcast have come! What better way to do that than to listen back to the conversations that sparked some of the show’s top geek-out moments? Listen to find out which guests drove some of our most thought-provoking conversations […] Retail Remix Podcast March 4, 2024March 4, 2024 < 1 min read PodcastsPredictions and ForecastsStrategySponsoredOmnichannelShoppers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing [PODCAST] Redefining Incentives: How Retailers Are Moving Beyond Coupons and Loyalty Points Listen to this three-part podcast series, find out how incentive approaches are changing and what retail innovators are doing differently. RetailDive March 4, 2024March 4, 2024 < 1 min read PodcastsPricing & PromotionsMarketing: TradeMarketing: Loyalty & Subscription 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Prof G Markets: What Killed the Apple Car? Shein Eyes a London IPO, and The Granolas Scott shares his thoughts on what might have been the final nail in the coffin for the decade-long effort to build an Apple car. He also discusses what it means for Shein to explore an IPO in the UK instead of the U.S., and explains why he’d still like to invest in the company. Finally, […] The Prof G Show March 4, 2024March 4, 2024 < 1 min read Start UpsResults & InvestmentInternational - UKPodcastsMarketing: Brand 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights 4 Key Point-of-Sale Trends for 2024 The point-of-sale (POS) system has always been the one truly indispensable technology for any merchant, large or small. The centrality of the POS has led both retailers and solution providers to integrate it with other fundamental operational systems, from inventory and order management to customer relationship management (CRM) and, of course, payments. As if this […] Retail TouchPoints March 2, 2024March 2, 2024 5 min read Technology & InnovationAIShoppersData & InsightsTech: CashierlessPredictions and ForecastsAssociatesMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationMarketing: In StoreCustomer ExperienceBOPISOperations & Supply ChainDept. NonfoodBNPLMarketing: Social MediaCostcoCOVID19WegmansWalmartConsumersTrends: FinanceCryptoGoogleRegional GroceryMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionExecutivesPodcasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Inside the Crisis at Google It’s not like artificial intelligence caught Sundar Pichai off guard. I remember sitting in the audience in January 2018 when the Google CEO said it was as profound as electricity and fire. His proclamation stunned the San Francisco audience that day, so bullish it still seems a bit absurd, and it underscores how bizarre it […] Bigtechnology March 2, 2024March 2, 2024 5 min read Technology & InnovationAIGoogleBigTechData & InsightsPredictions and ForecastsAmazonPodcastsMarketing: Social MediaExecutivesChatGPTAssociatesLegal & CriminalMarketing: BroadcastMarketing: VoiceStore LocationStreamingAutonomous VehiclesESG and CSRVendorsGovernmentInclusivityInsight ProvidersStrategy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Using Science to Do Good with Consumer Reports’ Former Chief Scientific Officer James Dickerson The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by James H. Dickerson, PhD, former Chief Scientific Officer at Consumer Reports. Follow James on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-h-dickerson-phd/ James answers these questions: Would you walk our audience through some of the pivotal professional experiences in your career that have led you to AMTIL? Can you share your […] The CPG Guys February 28, 2024February 28, 2024 2 min read ConsumersPodcastsMarketing: Social MediaTrends: ConsumerTechnology & InnovationPredictions and ForecastsData & Insights 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Operations & Supply Chain How Alibaba is Powering Sustainable Supply Chains for B2B Sellers In episode 441 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Yikun Shao, head of supply chain, North America at Alibaba.com, a leading platform for global B2B e-commerce. Listen in as Shao discusses his professional background and current role at Alibaba.com (0:55), leveraging the organization’s supply chain capabilities to empower small businesses (3:45), the adoption […] Joe Keenan February 28, 2024February 28, 2024 < 1 min read Operations & Supply ChainSustainabilityPodcasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Tractor Supply’s Remarkable “Life Out Here” Growth Story with CEO Hal Lawton (E) This week we’re reprising our November 2022 interview with Hal Lawton, President & CEO of Tractor Supply Co, a truly remarkable retailer that has delivered some of the strongest results of any brand during the past five years. We explore Hal’s diverse journey from McKinsey, to Home Depot, to eBay, to Macy’s and on to Tennesee-based […] Remarkable Retail Podcast February 27, 2024February 29, 2024 3 min read ExecutivesTractor Supply CompanyPodcastsMarketing: Social MediaTechnology & InnovationConsumersOperations & Supply ChainData & InsightsShoppersConsultingBrick and MortarHome DepotDept. GroceryMerchandisingInternational - North AmericaStrategyIndustry Conferences and EventsDeliveryESG and CSRWalmartBig DataOwned Brands (Private Label)Predictions and ForecastsSustainabilityTargetAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces How Stitch Fix Blends the Art and Science of Merchandising Stitch Fix has access to rich data and insights to understand consumers’ wants, needs and behaviors. Additionally, it harnesses the unique knowledge and expertise of its styling and merchandising teams to ensure it is striking the right balance between personalized service and surprise and delight. During this episode of Retail Remix, Loretta Choy, Chief Merchandising […] Retail Remix Podcast February 26, 2024February 26, 2024 < 1 min read Predictions and ForecastsMerchandisingPodcastsTechnology & InnovationData & InsightsTrends: RetailIndustry Conferences and EventsConsumersShoppersOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: Direct & Personalization 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation What Is the Role of AI in Ecommerce? DSI Few technologies have excited as much hype (or promised as must change) as artificial intelligence (AI). However, many brands are still determining exactly what the role of AI in ecommerce is — or should be. There are several potential answers to that question, and many brands and retailers have already found uses for certain types […] Digital Shelf Institute February 26, 2024February 26, 2024 8 min read Technology & InnovationAIMerchandisingData & InsightsEconomyPodcastsExecutivesPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Social MediaAssociatesChatGPTDept. NonfoodMarketing: PrintConsulting 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Shein Plans Second Shoppable Livestream Following its first livestream event last fall, discount shopping platform Shein is planning a second shoppable livestream event Sunday, Feb. 25 to showcase its spring and summer fashions. The three-hour “Shein Live: Front Row” event will begin at 12 p.m. PT on the company’s official channels on Facebook, X, YouTube and Instagram. Fans who want […] Retail TouchPoints February 24, 2024February 24, 2024 < 1 min read Marketing: Social MediaDept. ApparelMeta (Facebook)UnileverStrategyProcter & GamblePredictions and ForecastsPodcasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights The Power of Clean Rooms As An Identity Solution with LiveRamp’s Daniella Harkins The CPG Guys welcome Daniella Harkins from LiveRamp to discuss the clean room revolution in identity – for both company-company and internal data connectivity. We specifically focus on LiveRamp’s recent acquisition of clean room specialist Habu and what that means for the future of identity-driven marketing. LiveRamp enables companies and their partners to better connect, […] The CPG Guys February 24, 2024February 24, 2024 2 min read Data & InsightsMarketing: Social MediaPodcastsPartnershipsTechnology & InnovationAcquisitionSponsoredShoppersPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem Talking Retail podcast case study Click here to view the podcast case study This story continues at Talking Retail podcast case study Or just read more coverage at Talking Retail Talking Retail February 22, 2024February 22, 2024 < 1 min read PodcastsPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
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 […] Remarkable Retail Podcast February 20, 2024February 20, 2024 3 min read ExecutivesGovernmentPodcastsMarketing: Social MediaPredictions and ForecastsData & InsightsTechnology & InnovationShoppersAgenciesPartnershipsConsumersDept. GroceryInternational - North AmericaConsultingIndustry Conferences and EventsESG and CSRResults & InvestmentAmazonEconomyBrick and MortarMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: BrandPhilanthropyRestaurantsShopifyInsight Providers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Curacao’s CMO on Brand Expansion Through Community Empowerment In episode 440 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Ariela Nerubay, chief marketing officer and digital transformation evangelist at Curacao, a department store chain and retail lender that services underserved U.S. communities on the West Coast. Listen in as Nerubay provides an overview of the company (0:50), discusses the services and products provided […] Joe Keenan February 20, 2024February 20, 2024 2 min read ShoppersExecutivesCustomer ExperienceMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionData & InsightsTargetStrategyPredictions and ForecastsPodcastsMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: In StoreBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Are Brands Closing the Connected Retail Gap? Up to 81% of consumers say they prefer to shop with brands and retailers that have both online and offline channels, according to CI&T’s latest Connected Retail Report. This data point may not be surprising most, but it’s the underpinning of a lot of new trends around how consumers browse, compare and purchase products across […] Retail Remix Podcast February 19, 2024February 19, 2024 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationAIConsumersPodcastsPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Social MediaOmnichannelData & InsightsDept. NonfoodShoppers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Serial Entrepreneurism with Happy’s Craig Dubitsky The CPG Guys are joined by Craig Dubitsky, a serial entrepreneur who created Eis Lip Blam, Hello oral care products and now happy Coffee (along with actor Robert Downey Jr.) Follow Craig on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-dubitskyFollow happy on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/we-are-happy-products/Follow happy online at: https://www.happyproducts.com/ We ask Craig these questions: Why don’t we start with […] The CPG Guys February 17, 2024February 17, 2024 2 min read Marketing: Social MediaPodcastsDept. HBCDept. BeverageTechnology & InnovationConsumersPartnershipsColgate-Palmolive 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Operations & Supply Chain OffBeat: KC/In Conversation with “Gray Man” Author Mark Greaney Today, Mark Greaney – author of The Gray Man series of novels – returns to MNB for a conversation about his newest book, “The Chaos Agent.” I’m a big fan of Greaney’s work, and I found “The Chaos Agent” to be one of his best, a page turner that focuses on nefarious uses for AI […] MorningNewsBeat February 16, 2024February 16, 2024 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationPredictions and ForecastsAIMarketing: Social MediaAmazonReturnsPodcasts 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