Owned Brands (Private Label) Private Label Today and Tomorrow: A 2024 Market Analysis The private label landscape is experiencing unprecedented growth and transformation across retail channels. With all the news around private label performance, various new brand launches last year, and recent tariff concerns, and the buzz at PLMA in Chicago, the Harvest Group team decided to pause and reflect on how businesses at Walmart, Target, and Amazon […] The Harvest Group February 4, 2025February 4, 2025 3 min read Owned Brands (Private Label)TargetData VisualizationAmazonConsumersEconomyWalmartOperations & Supply ChainBrokersData & InsightsGovernmenteditCostcoSustainabilityPredictions and ForecastsBrick and MortarDept. GroceryKrogerInsight ProvidersMarketing: Social MediaPartnershipsRegional GrocerySams ClubStrategyTechnology & InnovationTrends: RetailVendorsAldi 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Associates & Employees Amazon Boosts Pay for Hourly Fulfillment Workers, Adds Prime Benefit Amazon will increase pay for hourly frontline workers in its transportation and fulfillment network by at least $1.50 per hour beginning this month, bringing their average base wage to more than $22 per hour ($29 per hour with the value of benefits factored in). The company also is beefing up employee perks, including greater scheduling […] Retail TouchPoints September 21, 2024September 21, 2024 < 1 min read AssociatesAmazonPartnershipsMarketing: Social MediaDeliveryWalmartSams ClubResults & InvestmentOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: Loyalty & Subscription 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Club Costco to Boost Membership Fees for First Time Since 2017 Costco will raise its annual membership fees, one of its primary sources of revenue, for the first time in over six years. Gold Star, Business and Business Add-On memberships will increase from $60 to $65 on Sept. 1, 2024, and Executive memberships will rise from $120 to $130. Back in May 2023 Costco said it […] Retail TouchPoints July 13, 2024July 13, 2024 < 1 min read CostcoMarketing: Social MediaExecutivesOperations & Supply ChainConsumersStrategyShoppersSams ClubResults & InvestmentEconomy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Walmart Zeroes in on Gen Z with Private Label Apparel Relaunch Walmart has relaunched its $2 billion No Boundaries private label fashion brand with styles, sizes and features designed to appeal to Gen Z consumers. Launching in Walmart stores on July 16, 2024, the reimagined line features 130 pieces spanning women’s clothing and intimates, men’s apparel, shoes and accessories, with 80% of the items retailing for […] Retail TouchPoints June 15, 2024June 15, 2024 2 min read WalmartDept. ApparelOwned Brands (Private Label)ConsumersGamingShoppersBrick and MortarMarketing: Social MediaDept. GroceryHealth & WellnessESG and CSRMerchandisingInclusivityTrends: Food and BeverageExecutivesDept. Toys & GamesDept. NonfoodStrategyUnileverSams Club 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Club Sam’s Club Taps 50K-Strong Member’s Mark Community to Provide Product Input The Sam’s Club division of Walmart is supersizing crowdsourcing via its Member’s Mark Community, an opt-in network that boasts 50,000 engaged participants. The Community provides input on products before they reach Sam’s Club stores, from voting on exclusive flavors to testing and trialing new items. The retailer had relaunched the Member’s Mark private label brand […] Retail TouchPoints June 7, 2024June 7, 2024 2 min read Sams ClubWalmartShoppersMarketing: Social MediaPredictions and ForecastsOwned Brands (Private Label)ExecutivesBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats Walmart Announces Plan to Add 150+ Large-Format Stores Walmart plans to build or convert more than 150 large-format stores over the next five years, it announced on Wednesday. Some of the locations will be expanded from a smaller location into a Supercenter with a full range of groceries and merchandise, but the majority will be new stores, Josh Havens, a company spokesman, said. […] Joe Keenan February 1, 2024February 1, 2024 < 1 min read WalmartBrick and MortarConsumersStore LocationPredictions and ForecastsOmnichannelCompetitionShoppersSams ClubEconomy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Sam’s Club Receipt Checks To Be Done By AI The New York Times reports that Walmart-owned Sam’s Club is going to begin replacing the folks who check customer receipts as they leave the store – the stores will begin using AI “to scan shoppers’ carts so they no longer have to show a receipt at the exit upon checking out.” The move is designed […] MorningNewsBeat January 16, 2024January 16, 2024 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationAIShoppersBrick and MortarWalmartSams ClubPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Walmart-owned Sam’s Club plans to open about 30 new stores over next five years [[ Getty Images Walmart-owned Sam’s Club on Thursday said it will open more than 30 new stores in the U.S., marking its most aggressive expansion in years. The warehouse club’s next store is expected to open in Florida in 2024. Sam’s Club also plans to open five fulfillment and distribution centers this year, with the […] CNBC January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 4 min read Brick and MortarWalmartCostcoData & InsightsOperations & Supply ChainEconomyCOVID19Dept. FuelAssociatesDept. GrocerySams ClubShoppersBOPISBed Bath & BeyondBJ’s Wholesale ClubDept. BeverageDept. PetPackagingDept. NonfoodCompetitionDeliveryDept. Fresh PreparedDept. FreshTechnology & InnovationExecutivesOwned Brands (Private Label)Predictions and ForecastsDept. Paper 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Operations & Supply Chain International Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Operations & Supply Chain Q1 2025 Top Retail Trends What happened in retail in Q1? (A lot!) What’s up: 🔺 Tariffs 🔺 Supply chain shifts 🔺 AI adoption 🔺 Value-oriented retailers’ store counts What’s down 🔻 Retailers with declining relevance 🔻 The status quo and certainty 🔻 DEI programs Written by Lisa Goller March 24, 2025March 24, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Drug Department: HBC Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Corporate Strategy Corporate Finance Media & Marketing Retailer Media Retail Ecosystem Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Retail Operations Associates & Employees Stores & Formats Walgreens Agrees to $10B Sycamore Partners Acquisition Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) has finalized a deal with private equity firm Sycamore Partners to take the company private after being in the stock market for nearly 100 years. Sycamore will pay $11.45 per share in cash for the Walgreens business, according to a company announcement. Shareholders can receive up to $3 more per share […] Written by Retail TouchPoints March 7, 2025March 7, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Corporate Strategy Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen resigns after ethics review His departure follows a company board investigation into conduct “unrelated to the business,” the grocer said. Written by Grocery Dive March 3, 2025March 3, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Department & Category Department: Food Department: HBC Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Corporate Strategy Corporate Finance ESG Partnerships & Alt Profit Media & Marketing Agencies & Vendors Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Associates & Employees Operations & Supply Chain Owned Brands (Private Label) Stores & Formats Kroger Announces Resignation of CEO Rodney McMullen The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced that Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Rodney McMullen has resigned from the Company following a Board investigation of his personal conduct that, while unrelated to the business, was inconsistent with Kroger's Policy on Business Ethics. Written by Kroger Press Releases March 3, 2025March 3, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Partnerships & Alt Profit Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Valentine’s Day flower sales could shift to FTD, other brands in 2025 1-800-Flowers still leads in US, FTD is gaining share 1-800-Flowers is the largest flower service by sales headed into Valentine’s Day 2025, according to Earnest credit card data. However, the industry stalwart is likely to lose share this season if recent trends continue. Access chart in Dash. 1-800-Flowers commanded 37.0% of Valentine’s Day flower sales […] Written by Earnest Research February 11, 2025February 11, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked