CPG: HBC Little Caesars Releases New Handheld Pizza Innovation Crazy Puffs Little Caesars is shaking up the handheld snack game with the debut of Crazy Puffs. These bite-sized pockets pack all the deliciousness of a classic pizza into a convenient, flaky crust, making them the ultimate grab-and-go option for any occasion. RetailWire March 13, 2024March 13, 2024 < 1 min read Procter & GambleTechnology & InnovationDept. Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights dunnhumby and Placer.ai strike partnership enabling retailers to unlock unique door-to-purchase customer journey insights By combining in-store and out-of-store customer journey insights, the partnership delivers retailers and CPGs with actionable strategies in today’s highly competitive environment. dunnhumby March 6, 2024March 6, 2024 3 min read Technology & InnovationAIPartnershipsData & InsightsShoppersBig DataInsight ProvidersMarketing: Retail MediadunnhumbyStore LocationResults & InvestmentMarketing: In StoreEconomyCompetitionSustainabilityConsultingStrategyBrick and MortarPredictions and ForecastsTescoDept. PharmacyCoca ColaMeijerProcter & GambleRegional Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
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
Corporate Strategy Puma taps H&M vet to lead global brand strategy Julie Legrand, who also held senior brand and marketing positions at Procter & Gamble, joins the athletics retailer with 20 years of experience. RetailDive February 9, 2024February 9, 2024 < 1 min read StrategyMarketing: BrandProcter & GambleAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Incentivizing Brand Building There is no debate about the value of brands and other intangible assets. Brands are generally thought to account for more than one-third of the value of businesses listed on the Standard and Poor’s 500 Index. Contrary to some reports, brand value can be measured in economic terms, and the economic value of brands continues […] Branding Strategy January 25, 2024January 31, 2024 3 min read Marketing: BrandStrategyConsumersResults & InvestmentEconomyExecutivesPredictions and ForecastsInternationalProcter & GambleSustainabilityHealth & WellnessTechnology & InnovationMarketing: In StoreAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: HBC Febreze Reveals the Third Annual Scent of the Year CINCINNATI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Febreze is claiming 2024 as the year of connection with the launch of its third annual Scent of the Year, Romance & Desire. Whether it’s romantic or platonic, people crave meaningful relationships. Romance & Desire was specifically created to help ignite your inner passion for connection and spark an intimate mood in every room. […] BusinessWire - Supermarket January 25, 2024January 25, 2024 < 1 min read Procter & GamblePredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: HBC Procter & Gamble price hikes boost revenue while Gillette write-down weighs on earnings Procter & Gamble on Tuesday reported mixed quarterly earnings and revenue for its fiscal second quarter. CNBC January 23, 2024January 23, 2024 < 1 min read Procter & GambleResults & Investment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Imperial launches Blu Bar 1000 Blu Bar 1000 offers a number of new features, including a higher puff count and unique flavour technology. Features include 1,000 puffs per device and Blu Flavour Tech mesh heater technology to deliver strong bursts of flavour. The redesigned casing on Blu Bar 1000 also… This story continues at Imperial launches Blu Bar 1000 Or […] Talking Retail January 22, 2024January 22, 2024 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationProcter & GamblePricing & PromotionsPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: HBC Valeo Foods launches Maple Crest Pancake syrup Valeo Foods has launched Maple Crest Pancake Syrup, a new Canadian Pancake Syrup in a traditional jug, as found in Canadian and US pancake houses. Maple Crest Pancake Syrup is made using syrup, produced by the Valeo Foods-owned Les Industries Bernard & Fils, Quebec-based 5th… This story continues at Valeo Foods launches Maple Crest Pancake […] Talking Retail January 17, 2024January 17, 2024 < 1 min read Procter & GambleInternational - North AmericaPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer How Do you Know the Price of Your Products are too HIGH? When asked what’s more important where you sell your product or the price of the product? The answer may be more difficult than you think. If you were to ask PepsiCo, they might just say the value of their product is at the intersection of what consumers are willing to pay for it and […] Grocerant Guru January 11, 2024January 11, 2024 3 min read ConsumersPepsiCoData & InsightsDept. GroceryMarketing: Social MediaKraftHeinzTwitterSustainabilityTescoCompetitionOwned Brands (Private Label)Technology & InnovationShoppersMeta (Facebook)Marketing: BrandBrick and MortarProcter & GambleESG and CSRRestaurantsDept. DeliMerchandisingColgate-PalmoliveKrogerEconomyDeliveryDept. FreshWalmart 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Nonfood Bounty and NFL greats clean up after wings and football talk The Procter & Gamble paper towel brand is out with exclusive social content in the lead up to the Super Bowl. MarketingDive January 4, 2024January 4, 2024 < 1 min read Procter & GambleHoliday & EventsESG and CSRDept. Paper 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: HBC It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like AI-Generated Content I’ve been thinking lately about an observation from Procter & Gamble Chief Brand Officer Marc Pritchard: “Advertising has a bad reputation as a content crap trap … “In this digital age we’re producing thousands of new ads, posts, tweets, every week, every month, every year. We eventually concluded all we were doing was adding to […] Tom Fishburne December 17, 2023December 19, 2023 3 min read Fun & HumorAITechnology & InnovationSponsoredHoliday & EventsDept. NonfoodProcter & GambleMarketing: Social MediaGoogleChatGPT 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy MeUndies names chief revenue officer as it plans membership program revamp [[“value”:” Dive Brief Ariel Stoddard joins the DTC brand from Fabletics where she served as general manager and oversaw expansion into new categories, like scrubs. Published Dec. 15, 2023 By Howard Ruben A group of five people gathered together wearing matching sets of underwear and bras in different colors. MeUndies has been building out its […] RetailDive December 15, 2023December 15, 2023 < 1 min read ExecutivesTechnology & InnovationResults & InvestmentProcter & Gamble 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Ranked: The Top TV Advertising Spenders in 2023 The Top TV Advertising Spenders in 2023 In 2023, advertising spend is projected to reach $61.3 billion on U.S. broadcast and cable TV. Despite declining viewership, traditional TV has been found to be an optimal platform for storytelling ads. Additionally, advertisers can target viewer segments on traditional TV—similar to digital marketing channels. The above graphic […] Visual Capitalist December 8, 2023December 11, 2023 3 min read Marketing: BroadcastDept. NonfoodStreamingTechnology & InnovationProcter & GamblePredictions and ForecastsConsumersMarketing: Digital MediaInsight ProvidersBig DataAmazonPepsiCoLegal & CriminalOperations & Supply ChainTargetData & InsightsBigTech 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Your Views: Even A Blind Man Knows Got the following email regarding my conversation with ReposiTrak’s Randy Fields and Dr. Benjamin Miller, executive vice president of regulatory and scientific affairs of The Acheson Group (TAG): Thank you for presenting the discussion about the FDA’s new traceability requirements. People in our industry are simply not aware of the impending, major disruption in logistics […] MorningNewsBeat December 4, 2023December 4, 2023 8 min read AITechnology & InnovationTargetRegional GroceryAssociatesDept. GroceryShoppersBrick and MortarConsumersAlbertsons / SafewayTech: CashierlessGhost KitchenAcquisitionExecutivesWalmartKrogerWhole FoodsOperations & Supply ChainEconomyRestaurantsBOPISMarketing: UGCStore LocationDept. PerimeterGovernmentOwned Brands (Private Label)Procter & GambleLegal & CriminalPepsiCoMerchandisingMergersCustomer ExperienceDept. FreshThick DataAhold DelhaizeWakefernAldiVendorsStrategyChatGPTCoca ColaCostco 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Gillette encourages gamers to ‘hit reset’ for global campaign The marketer’s long-running Gillette Gaming Alliance will be active on Twitch, YouTube and social media to share gaming content and grooming tips. MarketingDive November 30, 2023November 30, 2023 < 1 min read Procter & GambleGamingMarketing: Social MediaESG and CSR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events Parachute to host in-person holiday market with over 40 brands [[“value”:” This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: DTC bedding brand Parachute is hosting its first-ever outdoor holiday market event Dec. 2-3 in Culver City, California. The in-person marketplace will feature over 40 brands, including Avaline, ILIA, Nécessaire, Our Place, Brightland, Cuyana and Janessa Leone, per an email sent to […] RetailDive November 29, 2023November 29, 2023 2 min read Holiday & EventsBrick and MortarTargetSustainabilityStrategyResults & InvestmentProcter & GamblePartnershipsDept. NonfoodDept. Adult BevCOVID19Consumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food How CPG Brands Can Deliver a Best-in-Class DTC Experience DSI “We started realizing that DTC was the fastest way to get our products in front of consumers and get real-life feedback.” — Carter Jensen, Senior Manager of Global Ecommerce, General Mills In recent years, we’ve seen upstart and digitally native brands launch their own direct-to-consumer (DTC) experiences, but General Mills is proving legacy brands and […] Digital Shelf Institute November 27, 2023November 27, 2023 11 min read General MillsConsumersStrategyShoppersMerchandisingData & InsightsPartnershipsTechnology & InnovationDept. NonfoodMarketing: TradeMarketing: Social MediaAcquisitionMarketing: ShopperMarketing: In StoreESG and CSRCustomer ExperienceDept. GroceryMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMetaverseOperations & Supply ChainProcter & GambleShopifySustainabilityTech: AR and VR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats Farm Stores Drive-Thru Convenience Proves Popular The old adage ‘time is money’ once again is the foundation block help drive growth and success and Farm Stores. Now according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® “Farm Stores is one of the few convenience stores focusing on harassing consumers overwhelming adoption of a drive-thru. That should prove […] Grocerant Guru October 19, 2023October 19, 2023 2 min read Brick and MortarData & InsightsConsumersDept. GroceryDept. FreshStore LocationDept. PerimeterDept. Fresh PreparedDept. BakeryProcter & GambleMarketing: Social MediaRestaurantsDept. BeverageDept. DairyDept. DeliMeta (Facebook)Dept. RefrigeratedNestle 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Procter & Gamble tops earnings, revenue estimates even as higher prices drive some consumers away [[“value”:”Procter & Gamble’s shares have fallen 3.7% this year, dragging its market value down to $344 billion.”]] CNBC October 18, 2023October 18, 2023 < 1 min read ConsumersProcter & GambleResults & Investment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Moments of Truth In 2005, A.G. Lafley, CEO of the world’s largest advertiser, Procter & Gamble, introduced the concept of “moments of truth” to the marketing world. As he wrote in the P&G Annual Report that year: “The best brands consistently win two moments of truth. The first moment occurs at the store shelf, when a consumer decides […] Tom Fishburne October 8, 2023October 8, 2023 3 min read Fun & HumorConsumersShoppersSponsoredCustomer ExperienceMarketing: ShopperGoogleTechnology & InnovationData & InsightsDept. NonfoodExecutivesMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionOwned Brands (Private Label)Procter & GambleResults & InvestmentMerchandising 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Cardenas Markets parent company names new president [[“value”:” Specialty ethnic food retailer Heritage Grocers Group has promoted Eric Stover to president of Heritage Grocers Group and Prabash Coswatteto chief operating officer, both reporting to CEO Doug Sanders. “The promotions of Eric and Prabash further aligns and unifies the organizational structure of Heritage Grocers Group,” Sanders said. “They are exceptional leaders […] Supermarket News October 6, 2023October 6, 2023 2 min read ExecutivesDept. GroceryOperations & Supply ChainConsultingMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionAssociatesMerchandisingBrick and MortarData & InsightsDept. Natural / OrganicUnited Natural FoodsInclusivityMarketing: TradeProcter & GambleRegional GroceryShoppersStrategyTechnology & InnovationHealth & Wellness 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Expo East 2023 Recap: 8 Trends to Watch Our top takeaways from the show floor At the end of September, we attended the final Expo East in Philadelphia and got excited about the launch of Newtopia Now next year. Once again, we joined thousands of attendees and exhibitors for a first look at innovative new products, explored updates on classics, chatted with inspiring […] Spins October 5, 2023October 5, 2023 4 min read Data & InsightsDept. NonfoodHealth & WellnessDept. GroceryDept. Natural / OrganicDept. BeverageDept. Adult BevDept. FreshConsumersPricing & PromotionsTrends: Food and BeverageDept. DairyPredictions and ForecastsPackagingSustainabilityMarketing: Social MediaProcter & GambleShoppersDept. Fresh PreparedMarketing: In StoreKraftHeinzDept. Refrigerated 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Retailers still see positive effect from baking at home [[“value”:” Baking quickly emerged as one of Americans’ favorite pastimes during the pandemic, and some supermarket operators are looking to keep the trend alive with online and in-store classes. Although home baking has clearly subsided from its 2020 peak, observers see a lingering interest in the activity, which they say is helping buoy […] Supermarket News October 4, 2023October 4, 2023 4 min read ConsumersCOVID19ShoppersInternationalKrogerDept. FreshDept. RefrigeratedDept. DairyDept. BakeryTechnology & InnovationBrick and MortarESG and CSRPredictions and ForecastsData & InsightsEconomyHoliday & EventsMarketing: In StoreMarketing: TradeMerchandisingPricing & PromotionsProcter & GambleDept. Center StoreAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing The Resurgence And Rewards Of Brand Equity Something interesting is happening in brand management. Increasingly, we read about brand-businesses that are focusing on Brand Equity. It has been decades since the topic of Brand Equity was mentioned in press releases and earnings calls. Brand Equity is more than a phrase; it is an investment in enduring profitable growth of the brand-business. That […] Branding Strategy October 2, 2023October 2, 2023 4 min read Marketing: BrandResults & InvestmentStrategyShoppersEconomyMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionTechnology & InnovationKraftHeinzRestaurantsCOVID19Owned Brands (Private Label)PepsiCoExecutivesStreamingSustainabilityMarketing: In StoreConsumersMarketing: TradeOperations & Supply ChainPredictions and ForecastsProcter & GambleDept. NonfoodMarketing: Digital MediaCPG: Adult BeverageDept. Adult BevDept. ApparelDept. DairyDept. Toys & GamesDept. BeverageHealth & WellnessInternational - UKCoca Cola 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: HBC What’s the Marketing ROI? At the Cannes Lions a few months ago, Mastercard CMO Raja Rajamannar and CFO Sachin Mehra gave a joint talk on the CMO/CFO relationship called “Happy Tension.” Raja described the typical dynamic this way: “It’s shocking that less than 40% of the finance people think that marketers can make sound commercial decisions, leaving the remaining […] Tom Fishburne September 24, 2023October 5, 2023 3 min read Fun & HumorExecutivesResults & InvestmentSponsoredPartnershipsTargetProcter & GambleData & Insights 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Managing And Growing Product Portfolios Most firms, and the managers who operate them, seek to grow. Indeed, a review of most CEO letters associated with annual reports, finds growth to be one of the two most frequently identified objectives (the other is cash flow). Growth, or at least well-managed, profitable growth, is important for many reasons. It makes the firm […] Branding Strategy September 19, 2023September 19, 2023 4 min read StrategyMarketing: BrandShoppersDept. PerimeterDept. FreshOperations & Supply ChainSustainabilityProcter & GambleEconomyPredictions and ForecastsTechnology & InnovationDept. LaundryESG and CSRExecutivesPartnershipsResults & InvestmentAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Operations & Supply Chain A tool to transform manufacturing operations Webinar highlights how Crest Foods benefited from solutions offered by QAD Redzone. Food Business News September 15, 2023September 15, 2023 < 1 min read Operations & Supply ChainProcter & Gamble 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Creating And Managing Brand Portfolios Many marketers seek to obtain financial benefits from their brands by using the awareness, attitudes, affection, and loyalty associated with these brands by “extending” the brand to new and different products and product categories. Procter and Gamble used its Tide brand, which was associated for many years with a single powdered detergent, to expand into […] Branding Strategy August 28, 2023August 28, 2023 4 min read StrategyMarketing: BrandShoppersConsumersProcter & GambleTechnology & InnovationOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionResults & InvestmentDept. HBCDept. ApparelDept. FreshPredictions and ForecastsDept. NonfoodHealth & WellnessMondelezPricing & PromotionsRestaurants 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer 10 Ways Brand Leaders Can Promote New Products No matter how revolutionary your product or service may be, it’s the promotion strategy that can make or break its journey in the market. This is where strategic planning, product positioning, and creative marketing come into play. The product promotion process can seem daunting, of course. But fear not, there are proven strategies that can […] Wiser Retail Strategies August 21, 2023August 22, 2023 8 min read ShoppersMarketing: Social MediaConsumersPartnershipsStrategyESG and CSRTargetMarketing: UGCData & InsightsDept. ApparelMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationProcter & GambleMarketing: TradeTechnology & InnovationCompetitionMeta (Facebook)Marketing: In StoreCustomer ExperiencePricing & PromotionsDept. Natural / OrganicHealth & WellnessTrends: MarketingMerchandisingGooglePredictions and ForecastsResults & InvestmentSustainabilityKroger 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