Operations & Supply Chain American Freight Introduces New Store Concept Focused on Value In episode 439 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Alissa Ahlman, chief merchandising officer, home segment at Franchise Group, Inc., a world-class franchising platform for a diverse collection of market-leading and emerging brands, including American Freight, a retail furniture chain. Listen in as Ahlman provides an overview of both companies (0:45), how the […] Joe Keenan February 12, 2024February 12, 2024 < 1 min read Operations & Supply ChainMerchandisingShoppersPredictions and ForecastsPodcastsMergersMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: In StoreHoliday & EventsData & Insights 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Expanding the Retail Talent Pipeline Ron Thurston turned his passion for retail into the book Retail Pride and podcast series Retail in America. Now, he’s turning his learnings speaking with retail leaders, associates and emerging talent alike into a new company: OSSY. During this episode of Retail Remix, he reflects on how his career pivot over the past three years […] Retail Remix Podcast February 12, 2024February 12, 2024 < 1 min read Marketing: Social MediaAssociatesMeta (Facebook)PodcastsAcquisition 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem Retail Media Trends Survey with P2PI’s Cyndi Loza The CPG Guys welcome Cyndi Loza, Managing Editor – Member Content at Path to Purchase Institute, which offers consumer product marketing executives and brandmanagers a holistic, 360-degree view of the shopper journey. Follow Cyndi on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cyndiloza/Follow Path to Purchase Institute on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-path-to-purchase-institute/Follow Stride consumer partners online at: https://p2pi.com/ Here’s what we […] The CPG Guys February 10, 2024February 10, 2024 2 min read Marketing: Retail MediaThick DataMarketing: Social MediaIndustry Conferences and EventsPodcastsTrends: MarketingTechnology & InnovationResults & InvestmentMarketing: ShopperConsumersPartnershipsExecutivesPricing & PromotionsShoppersMondelezUnilever 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Speakers announced for 2024 NACDS Annual Meeting ARLINGTON, VA. — NACDS has announced the Business Program speakers for the 2024 NACDS Annual Meeting, which will be hosted April 27-30 in Palm Beach, FL. Author, journalist and professor Walter Isaacson will speak during the Sunday Business Program on April 28. Author and social scientist Arthur C. Brooks is set to speak at the […] MMR February 9, 2024February 9, 2024 3 min read Predictions and ForecastsExecutivesESG and CSRMarketing: Social MediaResults & InvestmentPodcastsPartnershipsGovernmentData & InsightsAgencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Jason & Scot Show Episode 317 Amazon Q4 and 2023 Results A weekly podcast with the latest e-commerce news and events. Episode 317 is deep dive into Amazons Q4 2023 results. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Podcast RSS SoundCloud TuneIn iHeartRadio Google Play Music Overcast Pocket Casts Facebook ????? Episode Summary: In this episode, Jason Goldberg and Scot Wingo dive deep into Amazon’s fourth-quarter results […] RetailGeek February 8, 2024February 8, 2024 2 min read Data & InsightsTechnology & InnovationAIAmazonIndustry Conferences and EventsWalmartPodcastsMarketing: Social MediaGoogleMeta (Facebook)Results & InvestmentPredictions and ForecastsDept. NonfoodDeliveryCOVID19TargetDept. FuelEconomyChatGPTShoppersMarketing: BroadcastStreamingDept. FreshBrick and MortarConsumersInstacartAutonomous VehiclesTwitterDept. BeveragePartnershipsOperations & Supply ChainDept. Adult BevHoliday & EventsDept. Pet 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation The Innovation Conversation: E-Grocery 3.0 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 February 8, 2024February 13, 2024 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationConsumersPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Social MediaCOVID19AmazonExecutivesPodcastsPartnershipsIndustry Conferences and EventsDept. FreshTrends: RetailResults & InvestmentTrends: Tech 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Podcast: How to leverage personalization to generate grocery revenue SN sat down with Mercatus COO Sylvain Perrier to talk about AI, personalization, and loyalty 0 Author Missing February 7, 2024February 7, 2024 < 1 min read Marketing: Direct & PersonalizationPodcastsTechnology & InnovationAINestleMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Prof G Markets: Paramount’s Suitors, Nepo Babies on the LVMH Board, and Elon’s Voided Pay Plan Scott shares his thoughts on Byron Allen’s $14.3 billion offer to buy Paramount, and identifies who would be a better acquirer. He also breaks down the latest earnings from luxury powerhouse LVMH, explains why its stock has underperformed, and discusses the problems with family businesses. Finally, he takes a look at the outcome of the […] The Prof G Show February 6, 2024February 6, 2024 < 1 min read Marketing: Social MediaPodcastsResults & InvestmentLegal & Criminal 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Using Scale for Good: Our Interview with Jane Ewing, SVP, Sustainability, Walmart Our guest this week is Jane Ewing, SVP, Sustainability at Walmart* recorded live at last month’s NRF “Big Show.” In a wide-ranging interview we discuss how Walmart is putting people and planet at the heart of all of its decisions. We explore Walmart’s sustainability journey and go into details on their key initiatives, the challenges […] Remarkable Retail Podcast February 6, 2024February 6, 2024 3 min read SustainabilityWalmartPodcastsExecutivesInternationalMarketing: Social MediaTechnology & InnovationDept. GroceryOperations & Supply ChainInternational - North AmericaAmazonIndustry Conferences and EventsConsultingShoppersResults & InvestmentMerchandisingESG and CSREconomyData & InsightsCPG: Adult BeverageConsumersPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Finance IT’SUGAR is Sweetening Customers’ In-Store Experiences In episode 438 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Jarett Levan, president and CEO of BBX Capital, a diversified holding company and parent of IT’SUGAR, the largest specialty candy retailer in the U.S. Listen in as Levan provides an overview of IT’SUGAR (1:00), discusses its brick-and-mortar locations (2:30), and how it’s balancing its e-commerce […] Joe Keenan February 6, 2024February 6, 2024 2 min read Results & InvestmentShoppersMarketing: In StoreExecutivesAcquisitionOmnichannelCustomer ExperienceConsumersPodcastsMarketing: Social MediaInternational - North AmericaHealth & WellnessPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation The Panel Reacts: Is the Vision Pro for Everyone, or Just Enthusiasts? I put on Apple’s Vision Pro headset for the first time this weekend. The technology was even better than I expected. The device’s mixed reality passthrough was near-perfect, blending the physical and digital worlds seamlessly. And it wasn’t too heavy either. If I hadn’t found the $3,500 price tag impossible to justify, I might’ve just […] Bigtechnology February 5, 2024February 5, 2024 3 min read Technology & InnovationData & InsightsAIAmazonPodcastsMarketing: Social MediaExecutivesBigTechSustainabilityStreamingTikTokMarketing: BroadcastBrick and MortarConsumersDept. NonfoodStrategyTech: AR and VRMeta (Facebook) 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Trends That Are Shaping the Future of Ecommerce “As [retailers] are seeing more business shift to ecommerce, that’s a more expensive channel for them, so they are really becoming dependent on the retail media revenue. So I think that the manufacturer or the advertiser holds the cards a little bit more than maybe they did in the past.” — Andrea Leigh, Founder and […] Digital Shelf Institute February 5, 2024February 13, 2024 9 min read AITechnology & InnovationMarketing: Retail MediaMarketing: Social MediaPredictions and ForecastsMerchandisingAmazonPartnershipsData & InsightsOmnichannelExecutivesPodcastsTargetTrends: RetailShoppersDept. ApparelConsumersMarketing: TradeTrends: MarketingESG and CSRMarketing: BroadcastChatGPTStrategyDept. NonfoodEconomyMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationOperations & Supply Chain 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Embracing Gen AI for Creative Impact Although generative AI has the power to shake up all retail functions, early use cases and success stories suggest that marketing, content and ecommerce teams have the most to gain. These teams are feeling more pressure to create relevant, impactful and on-brand content. Gen AI will allow them to accomplish all of this — and […] Retail Remix Podcast February 5, 2024February 5, 2024 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationAIExecutivesPodcasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Operations Omnichannel Leadership with Cornell’s Dan Hooker & Karan Girotra and Kellanova’s Clare Galvão The CPG Guys were joined for this episode by Karan Girotra, the Charles H. Dyson Family Professor of Management at Cornell University’s SC Johnson School of Business, Dan Hooker, Senior Lecturer & Executive Education Program Director at the Cornell Johnson School plus Clare Galvão, Vice President of Customer & Channel Strategy at Kellanova. This episode […] The CPG Guys February 3, 2024February 3, 2024 2 min read OmnichannelMarketing: Social MediaKellogg'sPodcastsTechnology & InnovationExecutivesAhold DelhaizePartnershipsPredictions and ForecastsShoppersSponsoredStrategy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation A Baker’s Dozen of Provocative Predictions for Retail in 2024 Once again it’s time for Steve’s annual retail predictions–and this list doesn’t just go to eleven it goes to thirteen! Steve’s provocative prognostications include “the bifurcation of just about everything,” the culling of the unicorn herd, thoughts on the future of Neiman Marcus, Saks, and Nordstrom, along with a possible AI themed action movie, the […] Remarkable Retail Podcast January 31, 2024January 31, 2024 2 min read Technology & InnovationAIPodcastsMarketing: Social MediaPredictions and ForecastsDept. GroceryInternational - North AmericaIndustry Conferences and EventsConsultingAmazonSustainabilityOperations & Supply ChainConsumersHealth & WellnessESG and CSRExecutivesData & InsightsTrends: Retail 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem Handicapping Conferences & Industry Events The CPG Guys review 11 major industry conferences & events to help our audience understand the attendee archetypes, subjects and format to help them make judicious decisions about investing in these open industry venues for collaboration. For a more comprehensive list of industry events with descriptions, timing, location and marketing sites, visit: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/15Yr5wQlc5Luhp-3IRCjvmFYiyvCEG_wV6e_-82V1FsA/edit?usp=sharing Events discussed: […] The CPG Guys January 31, 2024January 31, 2024 < 1 min read Industry Conferences and EventsPodcastsOmnichannelMarketing: Retail MediaTechnology & InnovationStore LocationGoogleAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Report spotlights grocery produce managers [[“value”:” Ashley Nickle, produce industry consultant and founder/host of The Produce Retail Podcast, has published a new report called ‘State of the Produce Manager: A Guide to Investing in the People Who Empower Your Department.’ “]] SMP Produce January 31, 2024January 31, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. PerimeterDept. FreshPodcasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces How iFIT Blends Product, Content and Technology for Personalized Fitness In episode 437 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Kevin Duffy, CEO of iFIT, a global fitness and connected content company operating brands NordicTrack, ProForm, and Freemotion. Listen in as Duffy provides an overview of the fitness technology business (0:45), how iFIT creates engaging, personalized experiences for its members (2:15), identifies its key […] Joe Keenan January 29, 2024January 29, 2024 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationHealth & WellnessMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationAIPredictions and ForecastsHoliday & EventsCompetitionShoppersPodcastsMarketing: Social MediaExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats What Walmart and Amazon Can Teach Us About Ecommerce Competition in Today’s Retail Landscape DSI “Narratives and storytelling in business really, really matter. You need to have a good business, but storytelling and narratives could take you over the top.” — Jason Del Rey, Journalist and Author So much of modern ecommerce competition is shaped by the actions of Walmart and Amazon. One dominated physical retail for decades before making […] Digital Shelf Institute January 29, 2024January 29, 2024 10 min read AmazonWalmartOmnichannelCompetitionMerchandisingConsumersPodcastsExecutivesPredictions and ForecastsShoppersWhole FoodsAssociatesMarketing: Social MediaBrick and MortarWeatherTrends: RetailESG and CSRHealth & WellnessMondelezStrategySustainability 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Identity, Connectivity and Personalization With LiveRamp’s Kevin Dunn The CPG Guys welcome Kevin Dunn from LiveRamp to discuss the changing world f identity in personalized marketing, including LiveRamp’s recent acquisition of clean room provider Habu. LiveRamp enables companies and their partners to better connect, control, and activate data to transform customer experiences and generate more valuable business outcomes. This episode is sponsored by […] The CPG Guys January 27, 2024January 27, 2024 2 min read Marketing: Social MediaPodcastsPartnershipsData & InsightsMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationAcquisitionMarketing: Retail MediaPredictions and ForecastsShoppersSponsoredTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation I Canceled Amazon Prime And You Probably Can Too Last June, on a whim, I canceled Amazon Prime. I’d seen the FTC’s lawsuit claiming the company “sabotaged” people’s attempts to disenroll and thought it might be worth experiencing firsthand. Within a few clicks, I was out. I planned to return to Prime soon after canceling, but then never did. At first, I figured I’d […] Bigtechnology January 26, 2024January 26, 2024 4 min read Technology & InnovationAIAmazonBigTechData & InsightsPredictions and ForecastsPodcastsMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionDeliveryOperations & Supply ChainGovernmentStreamingReturnsGoogleLegal & CriminalTwitterMarketing: BroadcastResults & InvestmentMeta (Facebook)Marketing: Social MediaHealth & WellnessCOVID19TargetWeather 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Seekr’s AI-Powered Podcast Rating Tool Encourages Civil Discourse It’s safe to say that Alex Jones and Oprah, who both host their own podcasts, will tackle the same subject matter in very different ways. But the Global Alliance for Responsible Media (GARM), an industry group that develops standards for brand safety and suitability, has made it difficult to distinguish between the two. GARM’s approach […] AdExchanger January 24, 2024January 25, 2024 < 1 min read PodcastsTechnology & InnovationAIData & Insights 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Building a Midwest Beverage Business with Top Note’s Mary Pellettieri The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by Mary Pellettieri, co-founder and CEO of La Pavia Beverage Inc., maker of the Top Note Tonics brand of mid-calorie soft drinks and mixers. This episode is sponsored by the Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management “Omnichannel Leadership Program” which is taking place June 10-13, 2024 at […] The CPG Guys January 24, 2024January 24, 2024 2 min read Dept. BeverageOmnichannelMarketing: Social MediaPodcastsPredictions and ForecastsTechnology & InnovationExecutivesDept. Adult BevThick DataSponsoredPartnershipsConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation The Innovation Conversation: Walmart’s Tech Agenda For Adaptive Retail 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 January 24, 2024January 24, 2024 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationWalmartConsumersPredictions and ForecastsExecutivesPartnershipsMarketing: Social MediaAmazonAssociatesResults & InvestmentDept. NonfoodDept. FreshDept. Consumer ElectronicsDeliveryTrends: RetailPodcasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Vape recycling facilities for stores could be mandatory under new regulation During Talking Retail’s new podcast ‘The future of vaping’ it was revealed that new regulation could be imminent which will require stores to offer some kind of recycling facility regardless of turnover. Talking about vape recycling at stores, One Stop retailer Sunder Sandher said: “[It’s… This story continues at Vape recycling facilities for stores could […] Talking Retail January 23, 2024January 23, 2024 < 1 min read SustainabilityBrick and MortarGovernmentPredictions and ForecastsPodcasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Seen and Heard at #NRF2024: 5 Trends from the Big Show Over five days and a growing portfolio of on- and off-site events, the National Retail Federation brought together more than 40,000 attendees and 1,000+ exhibitors in NYC. And after three years of pandemic aftershocks, industry experts confirmed what everyone in attendance felt (especially in their aching feet): the Big Show is officially back. The positive […] Retail TouchPoints January 23, 2024January 23, 2024 4 min read Technology & InnovationAIExecutivesSustainabilityPredictions and ForecastsConsumersESG and CSRPepsiCoMarketing: Retail MediaPodcastsMarketing: Social MediaDept. GroceryShoppersPartnershipsEconomyData & InsightsOmnichannelWalmartReturnsPackagingMerchandisingOperations & Supply ChainAssociatesResults & InvestmentVendorsCOVID19Dept. NonfoodMarketing: In Store 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy An Inside Look at a.k.a. Brands’ Growth Strategy In episode 436 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Ciarán Long, interim CEO and chief financial officer of a.k.a. Brands, a brand accelerator of next-generation fashion brands, including Princess Polly, Culture Kings, Petal + Pup, and MNML. Listen in as Long gives an overview of the company (0:40), discusses the a.k.a. Brands’ portfolio’s […] Joe Keenan January 22, 2024January 22, 2024 < 1 min read StrategyPredictions and ForecastsExecutivesOperations & Supply ChainOmnichannelConsumersResults & InvestmentPodcastsMarketing: Social MediaDept. ApparelBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem Talking Retail Podcast The future of vaping Talking Retail’s debut podcast, ‘The future of vaping’ is now available to stream or download. Sponsored by: , The first discussion in our podcast series was chaired by Independent Retail News editor David Shrimpton and the panel of respected industry professionals includes: One Stop’s… This story continues at Talking Retail Podcast The future of […] Talking Retail January 22, 2024January 22, 2024 < 1 min read PodcastsPredictions and ForecastsSponsored 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Prof G Markets: The Most Profitable Year in Banking History, Elon’s Tesla Stake, and Firing People Scott shares his thoughts on Elon Musk’s demands for a 25% stake in Tesla. He also takes a look at the latest bank earnings and breaks down why 2023 was the most profitable year ever for JP Morgan Chase, while Citigroup swung to a loss in the fourth quarter. He also discusses best practices for […] The Prof G Show January 22, 2024January 31, 2024 < 1 min read Marketing: Social MediaPodcastsResults & Investment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit Private Equity Market Condition for CPGs with Stride’s Sharon Fox The CPG Guys welcome Sharon Fox, operating partner of Stride consumer partners.Stride Consumer partners is a private equity firm that specializes in partnering with talented and dynamic founders, entrepreneurs, and business leaders to build the next generation of great consumer brands. Follow Sharon on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-fox-b979265/Follow Stride consumer partners on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/stride-consumer-partners/Follow Stride […] The CPG Guys January 20, 2024January 20, 2024 2 min read PartnershipsConsumersMondelezMarketing: Social MediaPodcastsResults & InvestmentPredictions and ForecastsSustainabilityTechnology & InnovationTrends: ConsumerMarketing: BrandData & Insights 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces FMI Launches 2024 U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends Series: How Consumers Are Finding Value at the Grocery Store ARLINGTON, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– #foodindustry–Shoppers enjoy food shopping as much as ever, according to the latest annual survey by FMI – The Food Industry Association. Written by BusinessWire - Supermarket May 14, 2024May 14, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Technology & Innovation Retailers: Is AI the answer to all your problems? Not so fast…proceed with caution! Written by Supermarket News May 10, 2024May 10, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Department: Consumer Durables Department: Nonfood Corporate Strategy ESG Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Merchandising Could AI Be Your Next Stylist? Consumers Are Ready Keeping up with nanosecond social media trends is a never-ending challenge for retail brands and shoppers. In addition to responding to these fast-paced microtrends, merchandisers face increased pressure to incorporate cutting-edge personalization techniques that drive authentic shopping experiences and cultivate brand loyalty. So, what’s the answer to remaining innovative and on-trend in 2024? According to […] Written by TotalRetail May 10, 2024May 10, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Channel: Grocery Media & Marketing Kroger considers Disney+ perk for grocery delivery members US retail giant Kroger is reportedly in talks with the Walt Disney Company to offer the Disney+ streaming service as a benefit to paying members of its Kroger Boost grocery delivery programme. The post Kroger considers Disney+ perk for grocery delivery members appeared first on Retail Insight Network. Written by Retail Insights Network May 8, 2024May 8, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Channel: Dollar/Value Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Channel: Mass Data & Insights Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Associates & Employees Stores & Formats Sam’s Club Expands Store Rollout of AI-Powered Exit Tech Walmart-owned Sam’s Club says it’s turning to artificial intelligence to speed up its own exit technology. Instead of requiring store staff to check members’ purchases against their receipts when leaving the store, Sam’s Club customers who pay either at a register or through the Scan & Go mobile app can now walk out of the […] Written by 0 Author Missing May 8, 2024May 8, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked