Shopper & Customer Acosta: Grocery channel can grow with HBC/GM JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The opportunities for grocery retailers to grow their health and beauty care and general merchandise sales are exponential, according to a new study by Acosta Group. In advance of this week’s 2024 National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Annual Meeting, Acosta Group has shared the results of its recent proprietary Shopper […] MMR April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 3 min read Dept. HBCShoppersVendorsMarketing: In StoreConsumersDept. BeverageDept. GroceryDept. NonfoodBrick and MortarMarketing: TradeHealth & WellnessExecutivesStrategyPricing & PromotionsData & InsightsOmnichannelBig DataPredictions and ForecastsOwned Brands (Private Label)Dept. OTCMarketing: Loyalty & Subscription 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing The Grocerant Guru: Why Foxtrot and Dom’s Couldn’t Outfox the Market Urban darlings Foxtrot and Dom’s, known for their unique grocery-restaurant hybrid concept, recently shuttered their doors. This surprise move comes just months after their merger into Outfox Hospitality. As the Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® let’s dissect six reasons why this innovative concept may not have survived the test of time. […] Grocerant Guru April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 2 min read Data & InsightsDept. GroceryMarketing: Social MediaConsumersQ CommerceRestaurantsOperations & Supply ChainTwitterCOVID19DeliveryMeta (Facebook)CompetitionPredictions and ForecastsESG and CSRDept. FreshPricing & PromotionsShoppersTrends: ConsumerMergers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights A Guide to FedEx and UPS Delivery Signature Options In the world of shipping and logistics, ensuring your packages reach their destination safely and securely is crucial and carriers ensure their full-on commitment to it. One aspect of this process is the carrier getting a confirmation of receipt upon successfully delivering a package to its intended recipient or an authorized individual at the delivery […] Latest Shipment April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 3 min read Data & InsightsDeliveryStore LocationOperations & Supply ChainPredictions and ForecastsGovernmentDept. NonfoodDept. BeveragePricing & PromotionsDept. Adult Bev 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery Instacart Business: Delivering an Elevated Office Experience with Hines Hines, a global real estate investment, development and management firm, is no stranger to providing innovative and elevated services to tenants of all sizes. Hines is dedicated to finding new ways to elevate tenants’ experiences by creating a more service-oriented, hospitality-like experience at the office. And at Instacart Business, we’re big fans of enhancing the […] Instacart News April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 2 min read InstacartDeliveryDept. NonfoodMarketing: Social MediaESG and CSRDept. BeverageData & InsightsDept. GroceryPartnershipsTwitterMeta (Facebook)Health & WellnessMarketing: TradeDept. FreshPricing & PromotionsResults & InvestmentBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Amazon adds low-cost grocery delivery subscription option SEATTLE—In a bid to bring greater convenience to budget-minded food shoppers, Amazon has unveiled a new grocery delivery subscription option to Prime members and customers using EBT in over 3,500 cities and towns across the United States. Priced at $9.99 per month for Prime members, this subscription service offers unlimited grocery delivery on orders exceeding […] MMR April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 2 min read AmazonDeliveryWhole FoodsDept. GroceryRegional GroceryDept. FreshMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionBOPISMarketing: In StoreBrick and MortarShoppersPricing & PromotionsExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Agencies & Vendors RangeMe Review: How Due Diligence & Custom Offerings Land 2×4 Nutrition onto Retail Shelves Nothing irks a buyer more than a brand that goes into a meeting unprepared. In fact, the most common advice I hear from buyers with regards to supplier meeting prep is, “Do your homework.” You should have an idea about the buyer’s organization, the markets it serves, and – whenever possible – actual boots-on-the-ground experience […] RangeMe April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 4 min read VendorsShoppersWalmartMerchandisingData & InsightsDept. OTCTechnology & InnovationPackagingConsumersBrick and MortarMarketing: Social MediaCVSPricing & PromotionsSustainabilityDept. NonfoodExecutivesOperations & Supply ChainDept. Natural / OrganicBig Data 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Chupa Chups launches new Flavour Playlist XXL Perfetti Van Melle has unveiled Chupa Chups Flavour Playlist XXL – a fusion of five flavours in one lollipop. Available in all channels from May, for RRP 50p, Flavour Playlist XXL offers a medley of Cola, Cherry, Lemon, Lime, with Strawberry bubble-gum at its core.… This story continues at Chupa Chups launches new Flavour Playlist […] Talking Retail April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 < 1 min read Pricing & PromotionsPredictions and ForecastsDept. Bakery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Amazon rolls out grocery subscription for Prime members, EBT customers The new service offers free delivery on orders over $35 from Whole Foods, Amazon Fresh and grocers partnered with the e-tailer. Grocery Dive April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 < 1 min read AmazonWhole FoodsPricing & PromotionsDept. FreshDelivery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Including Wonder, mmERCH, and Pandion: ten retail technology funding rounds you need to know about RTIH rounds up ten retail systems ventures who have recently secured significant investments in their businesses, including blockchain enabled Web3 fashion startups, customer journey management platforms, and computer vision and AI powered warehouse inventory monitoring solutions. 1. TheyDo Customer journey management platform, TheyDo, has secured an additional $34 million in a Series A+ funding round. […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 7 min read Technology & InnovationAIPartnershipsResults & InvestmentData & InsightsOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: Social MediaRestaurantsPredictions and ForecastsShoppersTwitterSustainabilityStart UpsDept. ApparelInternationalStore LocationDeliveryTech: RoboticsDept. GroceryAssociatesMarketing: In StoreDept. NonfoodExecutivesblockchainAmazonDept. FuelStrategyFood DeliveryCustomer ExperienceInclusivityCryptoGoogleMarketing: Retail MediaMeta (Facebook)UnileverEconomyAutonomous VehiclesConsumersPricing & PromotionsPress ReleaseWalmart 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Meijer plans to open two supercenters in Ohio, one in Michigan GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Meijer will open two new 159,000-square-foot supercenters, in Alliance and North Canton, Ohio, on May 14, increasing the retailer’s store count to 55 in the state. Meijer previously announced plans to open a 159,000-square-foot supercenter in Hillsdale, Mich. That store is also scheduled to open on May 14. The Ohio supercenters […] MMR April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 3 min read Regional GroceryMeijerDept. HBCDept. FreshDept. NonfoodDept. Fresh PreparedDept. DeliBrick and MortarAssociatesOperations & Supply ChainDept. PerimeterDept. GroceryHealth & WellnessStore LocationPhilanthropyDept. PetDept. Toys & GamesDept. PharmacyDept. ApparelDept. BakeryDept. FuelMarketing: In StorePartnershipsPricing & Promotions 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Why It’s Time for Brands To Rethink Their Amazon Growth Strategy DSI “We cannot expect Amazon to develop or innovate in our category because that is not necessarily their desire.” — Martin Heubel, Founder of Consulterce As more brands search for ways to boost their profit margins both holistically and on specific retail channels, Amazon is undergoing its own transformation that could make it even harder for brands to be […] Digital Shelf Institute April 22, 2024April 22, 2024 9 min read AmazonStrategyMerchandisingMarketing: Social MediaCompetitionOperations & Supply ChainThick DataPodcastsPartnershipsShoppersMarketing: Retail MediaResults & InvestmentCustomer ExperienceConsumersVendorsData & InsightsDeliveryEconomyESG and CSRExecutivesMarketing: PrintSustainabilityPricing & PromotionsAssociatesMeta (Facebook)Walmart 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Retail economic indicators: the question of the UK’s floor space There are millions of economic indicators guiding policy around the world. However, just eight are considered Main Indicators, including GDP, interest, and inflation growth rates. All of these add up to create a country’s economic profile. That’s in the grand scheme of things. Down at street level, many of the same indicators apply to people […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub April 22, 2024April 22, 2024 3 min read International - UKData & InsightsEconomyBrick and MortarWeatherDept. NonfoodPredictions and ForecastsAssociatesDept. PetPricing & PromotionsResults & InvestmentConsumersShoppersLegal & Criminal 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Drug Harrison leaves CVS after 19 years WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS vice president of merchandising for beauty and personal care Andrea Harrison has left the company for “a new opportunity,” she wrote on LinkedIn. After 19 years with CVS, “it was a bittersweet departure, with so many memories and so hard leaving an amazing team,” she wrote. “There are more people to […] MMR April 22, 2024April 22, 2024 < 1 min read CVSDept. HBCHealth & WellnessShoppersPricing & PromotionsMerchandisingMarketing: Social Media 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Alaska Seafood offers health, convenience benefits for consumers Consumers seek to increase seafood consumption, and they prefer wild-caught products from Alaska. Grocery Dive April 22, 2024April 22, 2024 < 1 min read ConsumersDept. FreshPricing & PromotionsHealth & Wellness 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer How retailers can craft compelling offers for Gen Z Retailers over-index on choosing the right channel to reach Gen Z instead of focusing on the right offer to get their attention, writes Sai Koppala of SheerID. RetailDive April 22, 2024April 22, 2024 < 1 min read ConsumersPricing & Promotions 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Reimagining Retail Loyalty Programs for the Future In the fiercely competitive retail landscape, loyalty programs stand as a pivotal point of differentiation. The 2024 outlook underscores a strategic pivot toward crafting loyalty programs that not only incentivize but also personalize the shopping experience, drawing on trust and engagement as key drivers. Incorporating the latest feedback from Wiser customers, we delve deeper into […] Wiser Retail Strategies April 21, 2024April 21, 2024 2 min read Marketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionShoppersPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: TradeMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationConsumersData & InsightsPricing & PromotionsPartnershipsTrends: RetailDeliveryMarketing: BrandOwned Brands (Private Label)Results & InvestmentStrategyTrends: Shopping 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category How and Where Consumers Buy Fast Meals is Evolving It’s at the intersection of yesterday fast-food restaurant and playground and time starved consumers that today’s consumers is opting for fresh food fast and simple according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. The drive-thru has been a fast-food staple for decades, but the way we get our burgers and […] Grocerant Guru April 21, 2024April 21, 2024 3 min read Dept. GroceryConsumersData & InsightsTechnology & InnovationMarketing: Social MediaDept. FreshRestaurantsDeliveryMarketing: BrandSustainabilityPredictions and ForecastsFood DeliveryESG and CSRTwitterDept. DairyConsultingMeta (Facebook)Dept. PerimeterDept. RefrigeratedEconomyDept. BeverageCOVID19Dept. FrozenHealth & WellnessPartnershipsPricing & PromotionsStrategyTrends: Food and BeverageUnilever 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Restaurants Restaurants vs. Grocery Stores: The Battle for the Plate Regular readers of this blog know that for decades, grocery stores reigned supreme as the go-to for meal preparation and home meal replacement. However, the evolving consumer has been migrating. Recent trends show a shift in consumer behavior, with restaurants steadily chipping away at the grocery sector’s market share. According to Steven Johnson Grocerant […] Grocerant Guru April 20, 2024April 20, 2024 4 min read RestaurantsConsumersBrick and MortarDept. GroceryData & InsightsDeliveryDept. FreshStrategyPredictions and ForecastsPartnershipsDept. PerimeterTechnology & InnovationDept. Fresh PreparedDept. Natural / OrganicHealth & WellnessInclusivityNestlePricing & PromotionsTrends: Food and Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing The Total Retail Edge: Ultra-Precise, Fast, Hyperpersonalized Direct Mail For retail marketing executives, one area that must not be overlooked is the value of utilizing extremely precise, high-speed, hyperpersonalized direct mail. Despite the rise of digital marketing, direct mail is still broadly utilized by retailers (and other industries) to get marketing messages out to target audiences. This article examines the benefits for retailers in […] TotalRetail April 18, 2024April 24, 2024 5 min read Marketing: Direct & PersonalizationTechnology & InnovationOperations & Supply ChainData & InsightsPricing & PromotionsHealth & WellnessResults & InvestmentDept. FreshDept. PerimeterMarketing: Social MediaAssociatesMarketing: BrandTargetStrategyMarketing: TradeDept. LaundryESG and CSRDept. NonfoodDept. Natural / OrganicExecutivesConsumersAcquisition 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Retail, CPG, logistics location intelligence startup dataplor secures Series A funding round led by Spark Capital Global location intelligence provider, dataplor, has announced a $10.6 million Series A funding round led by Spark Capital. This takes the total raised to date to $20.3 million. The round, which included participation from Quest Venture Partners, Acronym Venture Capital, Circadian Ventures, Two Lanterns Venture Partners and APA Venture Partners, will boost dataplor’s expansion plans, […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub April 18, 2024April 18, 2024 2 min read Data & InsightsResults & InvestmentPartnershipsTechnology & InnovationStore LocationMarketing: Social MediaOperations & Supply ChainTwitterStart UpsPredictions and ForecastsAIExecutivesInternationalConsumersPricing & Promotions 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Michaels lowers prices on thousands of items IRVING, Texas — The arts & crafts specialty retailer Michaels has announced lower prices on over 5,000 items, offering its customers the opportunity to save on the products they buy most, the company said on Thursday. Lower prices are now in effect across such categories as home décor, art supplies, seasonal items, kids’ projects, wall […] MMR April 18, 2024April 18, 2024 2 min read ShoppersData & InsightsMerchandisingMarketing: In StorePricing & PromotionsMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationInternational - North AmericaExecutivesDept. ApparelBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Three Prevalent Threats Against Online Shoppers In 2024 Online shopping continues to grow as a significant part of modern commerce. Data from Forbes Advisor shows that global retail e-commerce sales will hit $6.3 trillion in 2024, making up around a fifth of all retail transactions. The rise of online shopping has been advantageous but has also brought a host of challenges. Consumers, in […] Retail Minded April 18, 2024April 18, 2024 4 min read Technology & InnovationAIShoppersLegal & CriminalMarketing: Social MediaESG and CSRPredictions and ForecastsData & InsightsConsumersDeliveryMeta (Facebook)Pricing & PromotionsResults & InvestmentStore LocationMarketing: BrandTikTok 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing JCPenney Aims to Give $500 Million Back to Customers with Revamped Rewards Program JCPenney is the latest retailer to reconfigure its rewards program with the debut of a simplified loyalty offering that nearly doubles the rate at which members earn rewards. With this enhanced earning potential, JCPenney estimates that it could return as much as half-a-billion dollars back to its customers in the form of rewards, said Katie […] Retail TouchPoints April 18, 2024April 18, 2024 2 min read Marketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionShoppersTargetRegional GroceryAlbertsons / SafewayPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Social MediaCustomer ExperienceLowesCVSPricing & PromotionsStrategyDept. HBCExecutivesBrick and MortarMarketing: TradeMarketing: Direct & Personalization 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery Gopuff expands fresh grocery delivery with Misfits Market partnership The tie-up offers shoppers more than 300 items, including fresh produce, dairy, meats and bread. Grocery Dive April 17, 2024April 17, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. FreshGopuffDeliveryQ CommercePartnershipsFood DeliveryShoppersPricing & PromotionsDept. RefrigeratedDept. PerimeterDept. DairyDept. Bakery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit How to Use Crowdfunding to Boost Your Retail Product Startup If you have a great product idea that would be perfect to sell on retailers’ shelves but need help with funding, both Kickstarter & Indiegogo, two well-known crowdfunding platforms, would be the perfect platforms to check out. As the two largest crowdfunding sites, both Kickstarter and Indiegogo have helped thousands of entrepreneurs turn their ideas […] Retail Bound April 16, 2024April 16, 2024 2 min read PartnershipsShoppersMarketing: In StoreStrategyPricing & PromotionsDept. Nonfood 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retailer Media The Remarkable Rise of Retail Media with Melanie Brown, VP of Home Depot’s Orange Apron Media + Monetization Joining us for the second of three episodes recorded in the Bambuser remote podcast studio/beach cabana at Mandalay Bay during Shoptalk is Melanie Brown Vice President of Orange Apron Media and Monetization for The Home Depot. In a special two segment interview Melanie unpacks The Home Depot’s retail media journey, highlighting the company’s unique approach, which […] Remarkable Retail Podcast April 16, 2024April 16, 2024 2 min read Marketing: Retail MediaPodcastsHome DepotMarketing: Social MediaAmazonPredictions and ForecastsShoppersExecutivesInternational - North AmericaDept. GroceryStrategyIndustry Conferences and EventsPricing & PromotionsPartnershipsMarketing: ShopperMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationMarketing: BrandData & InsightsMarketing: In StoreTechnology & InnovationESG and CSRConsultingConsumersAcquisition 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Morrisons Media Group ramps up retail media offering, including digital screens on Market Street food counters Morrisons Media Group (MMG) is introducing new retail media opportunities in a bid to further connect Morrisons customers with their favourite brands. First up, digital screens are being introduced at Morrisons Market Street food counters. The screens provide brands the opportunity to promote products that complement the counter range on offer as well as an additional […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub April 16, 2024April 16, 2024 2 min read Technology & InnovationAIShoppersMarketing: Retail MediaData & InsightsPricing & PromotionsDept. GroceryDept. DeliDept. Fresh PreparedMeta (Facebook)Brick and MortarMarketing: Social MediaInternational - UKMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: In StoreDept. FreshPartnershipsPredictions and ForecastsCOVID19Agencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Virtual Reality Technologies: A Gateway to Immersive Worlds What is Virtual Reality? Virtual Reality (VR) is a technology that has caught the attention of many in the ever-evolving world of technology. It promises to transport users to immersive digital realms where they can experience and interact with the digital world in ways never seen before. The applications of VR are endless, from gaming […] BCC Research April 15, 2024April 15, 2024 < 1 min read MetaverseTech: AR and VRTechnology & InnovationGamingSustainabilityPricing & PromotionsPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Social MediaHealth & Wellness 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Operations Unlock Omnichannel Customer Loyalty With Composable Commerce Regardless of the time, location or platform that customers choose to interact with their favorite brands, they expect a personalized and engaging experience. And for businesses that can deliver a unified experience, meeting customers’ heightened expectations is a great opportunity to outperform rivals. In fact, 80 percent of customers admit that the experience a company […] TotalRetail April 15, 2024April 24, 2024 3 min read ShoppersOmnichannelCustomer ExperienceDept. NonfoodMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionData & InsightsStrategyPricing & PromotionsTechnology & InnovationMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationMarketing: Social MediaStore LocationBrick and MortarExecutivesMeta (Facebook)Results & InvestmentSustainabilityTikTok 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Retailers Get Real with AI: Four AI-Powered Apps We’ll See this Year We are past the point of conjecture about whether AI will upend the retail industry; it already has. In a recent study sponsored by Nvidia, 69% of retailers that used AI in 2023 reported that it increased revenues, and 72% said it reduced operating costs. With these kinds of results, it is no wonder 81% […] Retail TouchPoints April 14, 2024April 14, 2024 4 min read Technology & InnovationAIConsumersShoppersData & InsightsMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationMarketing: UGCInternationalDept. ApparelKellogg'sIndustry Conferences and EventsPricing & PromotionsPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Social MediaAmazonGoogleCompetitionDept. NonfoodCustomer ExperienceExecutivesStore LocationMarketing: In StoreMarketing: TradeOperations & Supply ChainRestaurantsDept. FreshSponsoredAlbertsons / SafewayStrategyTargetTrends: FinanceDept. BeverageBrick and MortarBNPLBest BuyDeliveryRegional Grocery 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