CPG: HBC Higher prices help P&G offset lower demand for its products Procter & Gamble posted year-over-year sales and revenue increases that exceeded Wall Street’s expectations. The consumer packaged goods giant achieved its gains through price increases, which also contributed to a three percent decline in the company’s volume for the quarter. RetailWire April 22, 2023April 22, 2023 < 1 min read Procter & GambleEconomyConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Amazon unveils Anti-Counterfeiting Exchange SEATTLE — Amazon has launched the Anti-Counterfeiting Exchange (ACX), the company said Thursday, describing the exchange as an industry collaboration designed to make it safer to shop online and more difficult for counterfeiters to move among different stores to attempt to sell their counterfeit goods. ACX allows participating stores to share information about confirmed counterfeiters […] MMR April 21, 2023April 21, 2023 3 min read Legal & CriminalAmazonPartnershipsBrick and MortarConsumersData & InsightsTechnology & InnovationProcter & GambleDept. Nonfood 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Finance Procter & Gamble beats earnings estimates, raises revenue forecast as prices rise [[“value”:”Procter & Gamble beat earnings expectations as higher prices helped offset lower demand for its products.”]] CNBC April 21, 2023April 21, 2023 < 1 min read Results & InvestmentProcter & GamblePredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Earth Week 2023: Walmart Continues Momentum in Journey Toward Regeneration Guided by our purpose to help people save money and live better, Walmart aims to operate in a more regenerative way – making a net positive difference for people and the planet in all we do, including sourcing products for our customers. Our teams are hard at work with suppliers, NGOs, policymakers and others to […] Walmart News April 20, 2023April 20, 2023 3 min read SustainabilityWalmartPackagingMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionProcter & GambleBrick and MortarDept. HBCTechnology & InnovationMarketing: BrandBOPISInternational - North AmericaDept. LaundryDeliveryPricing & PromotionsPartnerships 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
Media & Marketing Hardys ‘Certainty’ campaign back on TV Hardys is returning to TV screens with its ‘Certainty’ campaign. The advert showcases a couple at different stages of their adult lives drinking Hardys Crest, with the aim of reinforcing Hardys as a reliable wine brand that can be trusted for a variety of occasions while standing the test of time. This is reinforced with […] Talking Retail April 17, 2023April 17, 2023 < 1 min read Marketing: BroadcastDept. Adult BevProcter & GambleDept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Your Views: Speculation One MNB reader sent me an email with some thoughts about the lawsuit filed by consumers objecting to the Kroger-Albertsons merger: Do you think concerned grocery shoppers are most worried about a lack of competition (choices) or low prices? I think many of us are guilty of supporting a “just cause” and shopping the opposite. […] MorningNewsBeat April 17, 2023April 17, 2023 5 min read ConsumersShoppersLegal & CriminalMergersKrogerAssociatesTechnology & InnovationTech: RoboticsCompetitionWhole FoodsAlbertsons / SafewayGovernmentInstacartMerchandisingAmazonProcter & GamblePepsiCoDept. BakeryDept. PetEconomyExecutivesTargetDelivery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Merchandising A Game Plan for a More Profitable Omnichannel Retail P&L DSI “There’s a multi-front competition going on from so many more angles than there ever was before, and that obviously puts a lot of pressure on the retailers’ top line.”— Chris Perry, Chief Learning Officer and Co-Founder at firstmovr Similar to brands, it’s getting more challenging for retailers to eke out a significant profit in today’s […] Digital Shelf Institute April 9, 2023April 9, 2023 12 min read OmnichannelPackagingMerchandisingConsumersOperations & Supply ChainCompetitionMarketing: Retail MediaSustainabilityResults & InvestmentDeliveryShoppersAmazonStrategyMarketing: In StoreMarketing: TradeAssociatesMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionProcter & GambleCustomer ExperiencePricing & PromotionsHoliday & EventsPartnershipsDept. BabyTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: HBC Gillette Venus launches dermaplaning collection BOSTON — Venus is launching its first-ever dermaplaning skincare regimen, complete with a trio of products for an easy three-step dermaplaning routine. The dermatologically approved Venus for Facial Hair & Skin Care Collection offers a cleansing primer, a dermaplaning razor, and a hydrating serum that are designed to work in perfect harmony for instantly glowing […] MMR March 30, 2023March 30, 2023 3 min read Procter & GambleTechnology & InnovationSustainabilityPricing & PromotionsHealth & WellnessDept. HBCDept. FuelDelivery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats Sports Direct opens new flagship store in Manchester, powered by inurface media technology Sports Direct has today opened a five floor Manchester flagship store, featuring inurface media’s AV solutions. Said installation features 104 individual displays – 29 LCD and 68 LED displays, including the largest fixed indoor screen within a retail store in Manchester. The store also contains 181 sqm of LEDs, which is almost enough to fill […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub March 23, 2023March 23, 2023 2 min read Technology & InnovationFlagship StoresStore LocationShoppersExecutivesCustomer ExperienceConsumersSustainabilityProcter & GambleAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Haleon’s Lisa Paley elected as CHPA board chair ORLANDO, Fla. – The Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) on Tuesday announced the appointment of Lisa Paley as Chair of its Board of Directors following its March board meeting held during the association’s annual Self-Care Leadership Summit (SLS) in Orlando, Florida. Paley, a standing CHPA’s Board of Directors member since March 2019, leads the North America […] MMR March 22, 2023March 22, 2023 2 min read Health & WellnessExecutivesConsumersJohnson & JohnsonSustainabilityData & InsightsGoogleGovernmentInclusivityProcter & GambleConsulting 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: HBC Your Views: Great Experiences Yesterday we took note of a Fast Company piece arguing that it is an over-generalization to say that Gen Z is made up largely of people who are “quiet quitting” or doing the bare minimum at work, that they are devoid of a work ethic or any sort of ambition. The larger problem, the author […] MorningNewsBeat March 17, 2023March 17, 2023 2 min read Technology & InnovationAmazonProcter & GambleMars Inc.Marketing: Social MediaDept. FreshConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass How Private Label Brands Create Affordable Joy Recently, Procter & Gamble indicated that it would continue to raise prices even though lack of consumer demand – due to increased prices – was responsible for half of its sales decreases. P&G’s CFO indicated that the packaged goods behemoth’s focus on continuing price hikes would be acceptable to consumers because, after all, people still […] Branding Strategy March 7, 2023July 17, 2023 6 min read Owned Brands (Private Label)TargetConsumersShoppersDept. GroceryMarketing: BrandWalmartStrategyWhole FoodsEconomyResults & InvestmentExecutivesSustainabilityProcter & GambleDept. NonfoodAmazonDept. BeverageInternationalTechnology & InnovationPredictions and ForecastsConsultingUnileverDept. LaundryKrogerMerchandisingBrick and MortarCOVID19Dept. FrozenBankruptcyPublixDept. HBCPricing & PromotionsDept. ApparelESG and CSRThick DataOperations & Supply ChainTrends: Food and BeverageAldi 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: HBC Two new Monster flavours launched Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) is adding Monster Juiced Aussie Lemonade and Monster Ultra Rosa to its range. Rolling out now, the new variants are designed to fuel continued momentum behind the brand which is worth over £500m and growing by 19%, ahead of the energy drinks category. Monster Innovation delivered 18% of Total Energy Category […] Talking Retail February 23, 2023February 23, 2023 < 1 min read SustainabilityTechnology & InnovationProcter & GamblePartnershipsDept. FuelDept. BeverageCoca Cola 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Citi says buy 3 stocks tied to the consumer for the same reasons we own them Citi is bullish on Club holdings Estee Lauder (EL), Constellation Brands (STZ) and Procter & Gamble (PG). CNBC February 20, 2023February 20, 2023 < 1 min read ConsumersCPG: Adult BeverageProcter & Gamble 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy The Brand Strategy Of Self-Expression Self-expressive brands enable us to express our inner selves, “the way others see me.” People who want to express their “real me” are more engaged with brands online and are motivated to co-create brand value. They become brand advocates. Ultimately, they are willing to pay a premium and will develop a long-term relationship with the […] Branding Strategy February 17, 2023February 17, 2023 3 min read StrategyMarketing: BrandConsumersDept. BakeryTechnology & InnovationAssociatesInclusivityDept. ApparelProcter & Gamble 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Olay offers Galentine Hotline for the brokenhearted Working with a popular TikTok influencer, the effort uses text messaging to offer advice on relationships, being single and overcoming breakups. MarketingDive February 16, 2023February 16, 2023 < 1 min read Procter & GamblePricing & PromotionsMarketing: Social MediaTikTok 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing How Women Dominated This Year’s Super Bowl Viewing Experience When she’s not busy preparing Totino’s pizza rolls for her husband and his friends during the Super Bowl, what’s a woman to do? Well, if it’s SNL, she can turn to Totino’s Super Bowl Activity Pack for Women, a collection of “fun little puzzles and games.” But if it’s not a sketch show and instead […] Mintel February 16, 2023February 16, 2023 4 min read Marketing: Social MediaTwitterHoliday & EventsInclusivityData & InsightsDept. BeverageDept. Adult BevDept. HBCGeneral MillsGoogleConsultingMeta (Facebook)Dept. Toys & GamesDept. NonfoodPartnershipsProcter & GambleTechnology & InnovationConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: HBC Mielle creates haircare bundles based on ‘Harlem’ characters The partnership the Prime Video show comes just weeks after Procter & Gamble announced plans to acquire the haircare brand. RetailDive February 7, 2023February 7, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. HBCStreamingProcter & GamblePartnershipsAcquisition 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: HBC Old Spice reveals first brand mascot as Super Bowl anticipation heats up Swaggy Spice, a deodorant stick wearing a hat and sunglasses, is part of a larger “Smelf-Confidence” campaign inspired by Broadway. MarketingDive February 7, 2023February 7, 2023 < 1 min read Procter & GambleHoliday & Events 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Building Brands On Ease Of Mind Whirlpool makes home appliances. A lot of these home appliances are “smart.” This means the appliances can be connected to your in-home WIFI and stream your behaviors and your appliances’ “health” back to Whirlpool. Unfortunately for Whirlpool, it appears that customers are not buying into this “relationship.” Customers have either disabled or not synced the […] Branding Strategy February 7, 2023February 7, 2023 6 min read StrategyMarketing: BrandData & InsightsDept. PetConsumersShoppersDept. GroceryDept. NonfoodTechnology & InnovationDept. AppliancesSustainabilityHealth & WellnessDept. FreshDept. LaundryMarketing: In StoreMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationPredictions and ForecastsEconomyDept. DairyLegal & CriminalDept. Natural / OrganicWalmartESG and CSRProcter & GambleDept. PerimeterAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights How Retailers Can Democratize Data to Buoy Performance Retail companies have invested billions in data analytics and infrastructure, seeking competitive advantage through deeper, more granular visibility into consumer behavior, business operations, supply chains and more. They’ve also embraced tools that enable them to understand and help predict customer behavior through real-time data analysis. Yet while retailers may be awash in data, that doesn’t […] Retail TouchPoints February 2, 2023July 11, 2023 4 min read Data & InsightsTechnology & InnovationDept. NonfoodConsultingConsumersShoppersOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: In StoreStrategyAssociatesExecutivesInsight ProvidersBrick and MortarThick DataAIResults & InvestmentUnileverMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationPricing & PromotionsProcter & GambleStore LocationTargetInternational - North America 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: HBC Procter & Gamble revenue and profit fall as company looks to higher prices to offset declining sales Procter & Gamble reported falling revenue and profit on Thursday, as higher prices struggled to offset declining sales volumes. CNBC January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 < 1 min read Procter & Gamble 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces P&G CEO’s upbeat take on the economy makes the consumer staples giant even more attractive in 2023 The chief executive of Club holding Procter & Gamble (PG) on Thursday said inflation appears to be easing and pressure from a strong U.S. dollar abating. CNBC January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 < 1 min read EconomyExecutivesConsumersProcter & Gamble 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Inflation is cooling, but prices on many items are going to stay high for months Inflation may be cooling. But, for most Americans, the price of a cup of coffee or a bag of groceries hasn’t budged. In the months ahead, the big question is whether consumers will start to feel relief, too. Over the past few months, many of the key factors that fueled a four-decade high in inflation […] CNBC January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 6 min read EconomyConsumersData & InsightsAssociatesOperations & Supply ChainExecutivesDept. BeverageCOVID19RestaurantsShoppersOwned Brands (Private Label)PackagingHoliday & EventsKrogerPricing & PromotionsMarketing: TradeDept. GroceryData VisualizationDept. FreshResults & InvestmentDept. PerimeterInternationalProcter & GambleDept. NonfoodDept. BakeryBrick and MortarStrategyDeliveryDept. DairyDept. ApparelDept. BabyDept. LaundryPredictions and ForecastsDept. Sporting goodsDept. OTCDept. Appliances 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value DG pilots mobile health clinics GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. – Dollar General is introducing mobile health care services via a trial program with partner DocGo Inc. DocGo On-Demand clinics, hosted in vans in store parking lots, are staffed by clinicians who can perform tests, prescribe medications, provide urgent care and treat common ailments in adults and children. Dollar General said customers can […] MMR January 23, 2023January 23, 2023 2 min read Dollar GeneralHealth & WellnessBrick and MortarDept. HBCConsumersExecutivesPepsiCoKellogg'sPartnershipsResults & InvestmentProcter & GambleUnileverOwned Brands (Private Label)NestleGeneral MillsDept. PharmacyCoca ColaAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights The 4P’s: Perspectives. Points of View. Provocations. Plan of Action. In a world filled with increasing amounts of data, computational power and advances in AI, talent will matter even more if we a) focus on what is unique to humans and b) do so in a way that leverages the power of technology. Data is as important as electricity. No business or leader can survive […] Rishad Tobaccowala December 25, 2022December 25, 2022 4 min read Data & InsightsTechnology & InnovationGeneral BusinessLegal & CriminalDept. NonfoodPredictions and ForecastsMerchandisingGovernmentCOVID19Procter & Gamble 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Retail Media Networks Positioned To Capitalize On Viewing Trends As part of an analysis of how legacy linear media networks are likely to fare in 2023 as the ways in which people consume media evolves, The Information offers this prognostication: “The consensus view is that ad spending on linear inventory will fall 6% to 7% next year, while spending on digital inventory (including Connected […] MorningNewsBeat December 23, 2022December 23, 2022 2 min read Marketing: Retail MediaOperations & Supply ChainTargetPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: BroadcastStreamingMarketing: Digital MediaAmazonGooglePricing & PromotionsProcter & GambleTechnology & InnovationTrends: Marketing 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 4
Media & Marketing Downy Unstopables recruits masked celebrity for build up to Super Bowl The P&G brand is teasing what’s to come for its game day commercial through a series of ad spots and social media activations. MarketingDive December 15, 2022December 15, 2022 < 1 min read Procter & GambleHoliday & EventsMarketing: Social MediaESG and CSR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Restaurants 9 campaigns that boosted the mood in 2022 Amid persistent economic woes, an ongoing war and a series of controversies, efforts by McDonald’s, Old Spice and Chipotle found a way to cut through the noise. MarketingDive December 13, 2022December 13, 2022 < 1 min read RestaurantsProcter & GambleEconomy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value Dollar General announces executive moves Ariel dela Cruz GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. — Ariel dela Cruz has joined Dollar General as divisional vice president of store operations, in one of three executive moves announced by the company on Monday. Tim Jagneaux has joined Dollar General as vice president of construction, and Megan Kokoska has come aboard as vice president of digital engagement. […] MMR December 6, 2022December 6, 2022 2 min read Dollar GeneralExecutivesOperations & Supply ChainProcter & GambleShoppersMarketing: Social MediaTractor Supply CompanyResults & InvestmentFamily DollarDollar TreeDept. HBCAssociatesAldi 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retailer Media Channel: Mass Corporate Strategy Partnerships & Alt Profit Media & Marketing Retailer Media Agencies & Vendors Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Kroger Delivers its First-Party Data to the Yahoo DSP Yahoo Advertising and Kroger Precision Marketing (KPM) — the retail media business of Kroger, powered by 84.51° — are teaming up to bring Kroger’s first-party, purchase-based audiences to the Yahoo Demand-Side Platform (DSP). Yahoo DSP advertisers can now activate KPM’s audiences to reach targeted consumers with their advertising and measure campaign results. While off-site advertising […] Written by Retail TouchPoints May 2, 2024May 2, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Technology & Innovation Amazon services outpace retail growth in Q1 The e-commerce giant’s third-party services, advertising, subscriptions and cloud unit generated double-digit revenue increases in the period. Written by RetailDive May 1, 2024May 2, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Channel: Grocery - Natural Department: Nonfood Corporate Finance Media & Marketing Retailer Media Data & Insights International Technology & Innovation Stores & Formats Amazon tops expectations for revenue, earnings SEATTLE – Amazon posted better-than-expected revenue and earnings in the quarter ended March 31. Net sales increased 13% from a year earlier to $143.3 billion. The company reported first-quarter net income of $10.4 billion, or 98 cents a diluted share, compared to $3.2 billion a year earlier. Amazon’s operating income surged to $15.3 billion, up […] Written by MMR May 1, 2024May 2, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers 5 things top news: Kroger tries to strengthen merger deal The most impactful news in the grocery industry for the week ending April 26 Written by Supermarket News April 30, 2024April 30, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Department & Category Department: Food Department: HBC Corporate Strategy ESG Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Associates & Employees Stores & Formats Walmart to close all 51 health centers BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart today said it has made the “difficult decision” to close its Walmart Health and Walmart Virtual Care clinics, citing a lack of profitability. “The decision to close all 51 health centers across five states and shut down the virtual care offering was not easy. We understand this change affects lives – […] Written by MMR April 30, 2024May 1, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked