CPG: HBC P&G bets on WNBA and women’s sports with new multibrand sponsorship Olay, Secret and Downy are among the brands included in a multiyear deal that arrives as the league draws record viewership. MarketingDive April 8, 2026April 8, 2026 < 1 min read Procter & Gamble 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Dollar Shave Club swipes at competition in first women’s grooming push CEO Larry Bodner calls the company’s new line “anti-Venus, anti-Billie, anti-Flamingo” and an antidote to “pink, sparkly, frilly” products pitched to women. MarketingDive April 6, 2026April 6, 2026 < 1 min read CompetitionProcter & GambleExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category Infusion Pumps: The $14.2 Billion Market Getting Smarter, Smaller and More Connected If you’ve ever been in a hospital, you’ve seen them — those unassuming devices on IV poles, quietly delivering precise doses of medication. Infusion pumps don’t get a lot of attention, but they’re among the most critical devices in healthcare. And the market is growing fast. Valued at $9 billion in 2024, the global infusion […] BCC Research March 31, 2026March 31, 2026 2 min read Dept. FuelTechnology & InnovationHealth & WellnessAIPredictions and ForecastsProcter & GambleMarketing: Social MediaDelivery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces You Heard It Here First: 7 Mintel Predictions Realized at Expo West 2026 Expo West 2026 offered a clear reflection of several long-running shifts Mintel has been tracking across health, nutrition, and consumer expectations. What stood out most this year was less about flavor innovation and more about a reorientation toward how the body feels—physically, emotionally, and even metabolically. Many of the dominant themes at the show mapped […] Mintel March 23, 2026March 23, 2026 8 min read Predictions and ForecastsConsumersTechnology & InnovationDept. BeverageDept. GroceryAIHealth & WellnessData & InsightsDept. DairyIndustry Conferences and EventsShoppersUnileverPackagingDept. FreshDept. RefrigeratedGLP-1PepsiCoGovernmentEconomyDept. BakeryWhole FoodsDept. FuelProcter & GambleTargetTrends: Food and BeverageColgate-PalmoliveDept. Natural / OrganicESG and CSRChewyMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: Brand 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Windmill Organics announces new launches Windmill Organics has launched a new HFSS-compliant protein snacks range along with two new kombuchas. First of the new additions is the organic ProFusion Protein Puffs with an RRP of £1.99. This range contains light, crunchy, savoury puffs which deliver 10g plant protein per 40g… This story continues at Windmill Organics announces new launches Or […] Talking Retail March 13, 2026March 13, 2026 < 1 min read Health & WellnessDept. Natural / OrganicProcter & GamblePredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: HBC How Procter & Gamble got ‘good buzz’ by briefly retiring Mr. Clean Publicis shop MSL spearheaded the socially driven effort to refresh the brand’s mascot and introduce new product innovations. MarketingDive March 11, 2026March 11, 2026 < 1 min read Procter & GambleAgencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: HBC Old Spice reworks Boyz II Men song for sequel to clingy moms campaign A new iteration of the P&G brand’s oddball “Mom Song” creative has an R&B twist and promotes a Swagger Signature Scent Control system. MarketingDive March 10, 2026March 10, 2026 < 1 min read Procter & Gamble 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Why Fragmented Forecasting is the #1 Driver of Lost Retail Margin (And How to Fix It) Retail operates at a constant, unforgiving sprint. With today’s global trade volatility and fast-moving trends, poor forecasting has become a high-stakes vulnerability. A slight miscalculation — whether missing the boat on the next TikTok trend or being hit with a last-minute supply chain disruption — can lead to unhappy customers and margin erosion. To outpace […] Retail TouchPoints February 16, 2026February 16, 2026 5 min read Technology & InnovationAIPredictions and ForecastsData & InsightsStrategyOperations & Supply ChainVendorsMarketing: Social MediaShoppersDept. ApparelCompetitionMerchandisingWeatherAcquisitionMarketing: In StoreBrick and MortarResults & InvestmentDeliveryExecutivesConsultingMarketing: TradeProcter & GambleStore LocationTargetTikTok 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: HBC Procter & Gamble earnings top estimates, but shrinking demand weighs on sales Procter & Gamble topped Wall Street’s estimates for its quarterly earnings, but the company’s revenue was weaker than expected. CNBC January 22, 2026January 22, 2026 < 1 min read Results & InvestmentProcter & GambleEconomy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Coty taps Procter & Gamble vet as executive chair, interim CEO Markus Strobel’s appointment comes days after the beauty giant sold its remaining stake in hair care brand Wella for $750 million. RetailDive December 22, 2025December 22, 2025 < 1 min read ExecutivesProcter & GambleDept. HBC 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Jim Cramer identifies his favorite portfolio stock — and it’s not a big tech name Jim Cramer has multiple reasons to like Procter & Gamble, even as the consumer packaged goods sector remains out of favor. CNBC December 16, 2025December 16, 2025 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationBigTechConsumersProcter & Gamble 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Coca-Cola taps COO Henrique Braun to replace James Quincey as CEO in 2026 Quincey has led Coca-Cola since 2017, seeing the company through the Covid pandemic and a focus on healthier beverages. CNBC December 10, 2025December 10, 2025 < 1 min read ExecutivesCoca ColaProcter & GamblePredictions and ForecastsCOVID19 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: HBC Leading Patagonia: President Jenna Johnson on Product, Efficiency and Sustainability This article first appeared in our sister publication Shop Eat Surf Outdoor (SESO) Even though she had already spent many years in the outdoor industry, Jenna Johnson said it felt like a homecoming the first time she visited the Patagonia campus in Ventura, Calif., in late 2010. “It was this feeling of, ‘Oh, these are […] Retail TouchPoints December 4, 2025December 4, 2025 7 min read SustainabilityGovernmentData & InsightsMarketing: Social MediaShoppersAssociatesTwitterOperations & Supply ChainESG and CSRCOVID19Dept. ApparelProcter & GambleDeliveryExecutivesDept. FuelBrokersMarketing: BrandMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMerchandisingMeta (Facebook)Unilever 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: HBC SKE targets record sales with launch of its first device over 10,000 puffs Vape brand SKE has launched its first 15K big puff device, SKE BAR 15K, to the UK retail market. The company said it is fully confident that the device will drive record sales amid growing consumer demand for refillable products. The new 15,000-puff device follows… This story continues at SKE targets record sales with launch […] Talking Retail December 3, 2025December 3, 2025 < 1 min read Procter & GambleInternational - UKConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Supergoop taps Amazon vet as CEO Melis del Rey was most recently the general manager of Amazon U.S. Health and Beauty and previously served in leadership roles at Procter & Gamble. RetailDive December 2, 2025December 2, 2025 < 1 min read AmazonExecutivesDept. HBCProcter & GambleHealth & Wellness 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Holiday Readiness Starts with Smarter List Management As retailers gear up for the most consequential stretch of the year, they are laser-focused on inventory, delivery and creative campaigns. But in those consuming efforts, it’s easy to overlook a behind-the-scenes enabler that underpins everything: the integrity of your customer data. In practice, customer lists don’t just sit in a CRM system. They drive […] Retail TouchPoints November 11, 2025November 11, 2025 4 min read Data & InsightsShoppersDeliveryHoliday & EventsOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: Social MediaDept. NonfoodMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationCustomer ExperienceBig DataMerchandisingAcquisitionMarketing: TradePricing & PromotionsConsumersMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: In StoreDept. FuelTargetProcter & Gamble 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Amazon Store-in-a-Store Debuts at Pennsylvania Whole Foods Want some Coke with your chia seeds? That’s exactly what Amazon is hoping to deliver with its new store-within-a-store concept at the Whole Foods Market in Plymouth Meeting, Penn., which gives shoppers access to national brands and household essentials alongside Whole Foods’ standard selection of organic and natural goods. To enable this expanded selection, Amazon […] Retail TouchPoints November 5, 2025November 5, 2025 3 min read Whole FoodsAmazonShoppersData & InsightsRegional GroceryBOPISDeliveryDept. Natural / OrganicDept. FreshHealth & WellnessDept. NonfoodDept. LaundryReturnsMarketing: Social MediaCampbellsBrick and MortarOmnichannelTech: RoboticsMerchandisingProcter & GambleOwned Brands (Private Label)Operations & Supply ChainConsumersMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionFlagship StoresExecutivesDept. RefrigeratedDept. PerimeterCoca ColaDept. DairyTrends: Tech 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: HBC Procter & Gamble beats earnings estimates but reveals waning demand in some categories P&G CEO Jon Moeller noted a “challenging consumer and geopolitical environment.” CNBC October 24, 2025October 24, 2025 < 1 min read Results & InvestmentProcter & GambleExecutivesConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: HBC Herbal Essences taps into infomercial nostalgia to serve ‘scent traps’ The P&G hair care brand enlists “Love Island” star Amaya Espinal to celebrate the power of scent in digital and out-of-home ads. MarketingDive October 15, 2025October 15, 2025 < 1 min read Procter & GambleMarketing: OOHDept. HBC 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Merchandising How SIOC Packaging Is Transforming E-Commerce and Driving Sustainability On May 7, 2025, it was World Packaging Design Day, an important topic to highlight for designers, businesses, and our planet. Packaging design is shifting, and there’s been a greater focus on e-commerce compatibility and environmental impact than ever before. One area gaining momentum is SIOC (Ships In Own Container) packaging. This strategy offers brands […] Retail Bound October 10, 2025October 10, 2025 3 min read PackagingSustainabilityConsumersOperations & Supply ChainEconomyStrategyReturnsESG and CSRTechnology & InnovationDeliveryAmazonShoppersProcter & GambleData & InsightsBig DataLegal & CriminalPricing & PromotionsTargetAgencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category Snacking Disruption: How “Better-for-You” Snacks Are Rewriting the Future of Food Snacking is no longer a guilty pleasure. It’s a lifestyle. Consumers are migrating from empty calories to better-for-you snacks that promise flavor, function, and transparency according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. Today let’s explore the numbers behind the shift, highlights disruptive brands, and outlines what both shoppers and […] Grocerant Guru October 2, 2025October 13, 2025 4 min read Dept. GroceryConsumersData & InsightsHealth & WellnessPackagingPredictions and ForecastsSustainabilityShoppersDept. FuelTrends: Food and BeverageDept. FreshTechnology & InnovationOperations & Supply ChainDept. RefrigeratedDept. Natural / OrganicthreesixtyRestaurantsProcter & GambleDept. DairyMerchandisingMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionConsultingDept. PerimeterDept. BakeryDept. BeverageBig Data 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights When Growth Stalls: MOD Pizza, Outback Steakhouse & Applebee’s Search for a Way Back The restaurant industry is unforgiving. Menu inflation, labor costs, shifting consumer expectations, and delivery-first competitors have left many brands scrambling according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. Three familiar names — MOD Pizza, Outback Steakhouse, and Applebee’s — once rode strong growth curves but now face the hard reality […] Grocerant Guru September 28, 2025September 28, 2025 4 min read Data & InsightsRestaurantsConsumersShoppersBrick and MortarStrategyMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionDeliveryCompetitionOperations & Supply ChainDept. FuelStore LocationProcter & GambleExecutivesMarketing: TradeMarketing: BroadcastBOPISEconomyConsultingAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: HBC Pampers prioritizes emotional storytelling for new campaign, brand ethos PG One, Publicis Groupe’s bespoke unit for P&G, is behind the tear-jerking campaign, with creative spearheaded by Saatchi & Saatchi New York. MarketingDive September 8, 2025September 8, 2025 < 1 min read Procter & GambleAgencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Should Retailers Pivot To Appeal To “Nation of Economic Pessimists”? The Wall Street Journal this week reported on a new poll that it conducted finding that “the share of people who say they have a good chance of improving their standard of living fell to 25%, a record low in surveys dating to 1987. More than three-quarters said they lack confidence that life for the […] MorningNewsBeat September 4, 2025September 4, 2025 4 min read EconomyAssociatesThick DataGovernmentDept. GroceryShoppersCOVID19CompetitionDept. NonfoodData & InsightsConsumersUnileverESG and CSRHealth & WellnessPredictions and ForecastsProcter & Gamble 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Change. 1. Change sucks. When one has to change one has to unlearn and learn. Twist oneself into new shapes. Make mistakes. Look foolish. Be uncertain. Change is not easy nor good. It sucks. But irrelevance is even worse. 2. Inner Dinosaur Disease ( IDD) All of us suffer from Inner Dinosaur Disease. We ourselves struggle […] Rishad Tobaccowala August 24, 2025August 24, 2025 3 min read Technology & InnovationAIData & InsightsPredictions and ForecastsLegal & CriminalStrategyPress ReleaseWeatherVendorsResults & InvestmentProcter & GambleConsultingBrokers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Downy tells ‘Almost Scandalously Soft Stories’ for Spotify campaign The P&G brand is tapping into the growing popularity around audiobook romances with four stories that position freshness as a sensorial escape. MarketingDive August 22, 2025August 22, 2025 < 1 min read StreamingProcter & GambleMarketing: Broadcast 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital The Friday Checkout: Amazon is hot on Instacart’s heels again The online grocery company soared the last time Amazon leveled a major challenge to its business. How will it respond to the latest salvo? Grocery Dive August 15, 2025August 15, 2025 < 1 min read InstacartAmazonDeliveryProcter & Gamble 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Your Views: Alphabetical Order Responding to my criticisms of Target yesterday, MNB reader Anne Maas wrote: I have been a Target loyalist for the vast majority of my life and it pains me to write this email. I grew up in the Minneapolis area and have fond memories of my mom and I grabbing our free bag of popcorn, […] MorningNewsBeat July 24, 2025July 24, 2025 11 min read TargetDept. FreshGovernmentAmazonDept. BeverageDept. GroceryBrick and MortarHealth & WellnessShoppersWalmartVendorsDept. DeliAssociatesOperations & Supply ChainDept. Fresh PreparedDept. DairyCostcoDeliveryTrader JoesReturnsRegional GroceryMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionWhole FoodsDept. PerimeterDept. Adult BevEconomyDept. BakeryInternationalMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationBOPISStreamingMarketing: BroadcastNestleMondelezMerchandisingMarketing: Social MediaKraftHeinzFood DeliveryCOVID19UnileverColgate-PalmoliveTechnology & InnovationDept. HBCProcter & GamblePricing & PromotionsPepsiCoDept. RefrigeratedDept. NonfoodAlbertsons / Safeway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category Food Recalls on the Rise: How FDA Cuts Are Putting Customers, Retailers, and Restaurants at Risk As of mid-2025, the number of food recalls in the United States is accelerating at a pace not seen in over a decade. From bacterial contamination in ready-to-eat meals to undeclared allergens in packaged snacks, these recalls are becoming disturbingly routine—and there’s a reason. Deep cuts to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) […] Grocerant Guru July 21, 2025July 21, 2025 4 min read Dept. GroceryConsumersRestaurantsData & InsightsGovernmentDept. FreshBrick and MortarDept. RefrigeratedShoppersOperations & Supply ChainDept. Fresh PreparedDept. PerimeterDept. DairyDept. DeliTrends: Food and BeverageOwned Brands (Private Label)Health & WellnessProcter & GamblePackagingDeliveryMarketing: In StoreMarketing: BrandDept. OTCMarketing: Loyalty & Subscription 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights The $37,783 Secret Hidden on Your Sales Floor What if I told you that a simple 1% daily improvement could turn $1,000 into $37,783 in just one year? That’s not a typo. That’s the power of compound growth—and it’s exactly what transformed the British cycling team from 76 years of failure into Olympic domination in just 5 years. The same principle applies to […] Trakwell.ai (formerly Doorcounts) July 17, 2025July 17, 2025 4 min read Data & InsightsTechnology & InnovationAIDeliveryHoliday & EventsDept. NonfoodAmazonGovernmentMerchandisingMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationAssociatesStore LocationBrick and MortarDept. AppliancesChatGPTConsumersUnileverInternational - UKMarketing: In StoreProcter & GambleStrategyExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Associates & Employees Merchandising Stores & Formats Walmart to Expand Digital Shelf Labels Chainwide Walmart will deploy digital shelf labels (DSLs) chainwide this year, doubling the approximately 2,300 U.S. locations currently using the technology (Walmart U.S. operates more than 4,600 stores). With more than 120,000 items in a typical Walmart store, managing price changes manually requires significant associate hours. Additionally, these DSLs are equipped with LED lights that make […] Written by Retail TouchPoints March 8, 2026March 8, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
RetailWit QuickWit RetailWit Blog QuickWit Monthly (February 2026) – The Top Retail News The top retail news and most interesting & most read stories in commerce. Written by RetailWit March 3, 2026March 15, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Channel: Mass Target to stop carrying cereals with certified synthetic colors The company’s decision follows recent moves by retailers including Walmart and Save A Lot to scrub foods of artificial dyes. Written by Grocery Dive March 3, 2026March 8, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Technology & Innovation Anthropic’s Claude hits No. 2 on Apple’s top free apps list after Pentagon rejection OpenAI’s ChatGPT remains the top free app in the U.S. on Apple’s rankings, but Claude has steadily gained traction. Written by CNBC February 28, 2026March 8, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Media & Marketing Data & Insights Walmart app connects suppliers with store-level data Walmart Data Ventures introduced Scintilla In-Store so field representatives can see real-time data — in part to reduce out-of-stocks. Written by RetailDive February 27, 2026March 8, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked