Partnerships & Alt Profit The Weekly Closeout: Academy Sports and Outdoors expands assortment, and has pumpkin spice gone too far? [[“value”:” This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. It’s been another week with far more retail news than there is time in the day. Below, we break down some things you may have missed during the week and what we’re still thinking about. From a new global brand president at […] RetailDive September 2, 2023September 2, 2023 4 min read MerchandisingHoliday & EventsConsumersPartnershipsMarketing: Social MediaTargetShoppersESG and CSRBrick and MortarStore LocationExecutivesDept. NonfoodTechnology & InnovationResults & InvestmentDept. ApparelDept. FreshDept. FuelPress ReleaseData & InsightsMarketing: In StoreMeta (Facebook)COVID19Predictions and ForecastsAssociatesLegal & CriminalMarketing: BroadcastOperations & Supply ChainDept. Sporting goodsEconomyStrategyStreamingInclusivityDept. PerimeterBankruptcyBest BuyTikTokAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Macy’s to Sell Gap Sleepwear and Intimates; Academy Adds L.L.Bean Merchandise In a first-ever partnership between two retail icons, Macy’s will carry an exclusive collection of sleepwear, underwear and intimates for men and women from Gap. The assortment, which will feature exclusive designs and colorways priced from $12.50 to $79.95 online, will be available online, on the Macy’s mobile app and at select stores nationwide. “This […] Retail TouchPoints August 30, 2023August 30, 2023 < 1 min read MerchandisingPartnershipsMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: In StoreInternationalExecutivesDept. Sporting goodsDept. PerimeterDept. NonfoodDept. FreshDept. ApparelBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Dick’s, Lowe’s, Target Execs Cite Theft’s Impact on Financial Results and Safety While shrink is far from a new problem in retail, the impact of theft — particularly large-scale operations run by organized retail crime (ORC) rings — has been garnering the attention of executives at some of the country’s largest retailers, including Lowe’s, Target and Dick’s Sporting Goods. The National Retail Federation’s 2022 Security Survey found […] Retail TouchPoints August 24, 2023August 24, 2023 2 min read Legal & CriminalExecutivesTargetResults & InvestmentLowesThick DataOperations & Supply ChainBrick and MortarTechnology & InnovationDept. NonfoodAssociatesMarketing: Social MediaData & InsightsDept. Sporting goodsInclusivityConsumersMarketing: BroadcastPartnershipsSustainability 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Dick’s, Lowe’s, Target Execs Cite Theft’s Impact on Financial Results and Safety While shrink is far from a new problem in retail, the impact of theft — particularly large-scale operations run by organized retail crime (ORC) rings — has been garnering the attention of executives at some of the country’s largest retailers, including Lowe’s, Target and Dick’s Sporting Goods. The National Retail Federation’s 2022 Security Survey found […] Retail TouchPoints August 23, 2023August 25, 2023 2 min read Legal & CriminalExecutivesTargetResults & InvestmentLowesThick DataOperations & Supply ChainBrick and MortarTechnology & InnovationDept. NonfoodAssociatesMarketing: Social MediaData & InsightsDept. Sporting goodsInclusivityConsumersMarketing: BroadcastPartnershipsSustainability 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Dick’s Cuts Outlook and Jobs, Citing Growth in Theft Dick’s Sporting Goods reported a 23 percent drop in profits and slashed its earnings guidance for the year after it saw an uptick in retail theft. The sporting goods retailer also implemented aggressive markdowns to clear out excess inventory in its outdoor category, reports CNBC. On Tuesday, Dick’s announced a “business optimization” plan that includes cutting jobs and streamlining […] Kristina Stidham August 23, 2023August 23, 2023 2 min read Legal & CriminalResults & InvestmentPress ReleaseExecutivesOperations & Supply ChainDept. Sporting goodsDept. NonfoodPredictions and ForecastsShoppersEconomyAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Finance Dick’s shares fall by 24% amid theft concerns and outlook cut [[“value”:” Founded in 1948 by Richard “Dick” Stack, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc. is the largest sporting goods retailer in the United States and is listed on the Fortune 500 / Credit: JHVEPhoto via Shutterstock Dick’s Sporting Goods, a major player in the retail industry, announced a significant setback in its financial performance on Tuesday. The […] Retail Insights Network August 23, 2023August 25, 2023 3 min read Results & InvestmentDept. NonfoodDept. Sporting goodsLegal & CriminalCOVID19AssociatesShoppersExecutivesEconomyInternational - UKMarketing: In StorePredictions and ForecastsOperations & Supply ChainTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Dick’s shares fall 20% as retailer slashes outlook over theft concerns Dick’s Sporting Goods is grappling with an uptick in retail theft that contributed to a 23% drop in profits, prompting it to slash its full year outlook. CNBC August 22, 2023August 22, 2023 < 1 min read Legal & CriminalDept. Sporting goodsDept. Nonfood 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Retail Sales Increased 0.7% in July, Better Than Expected Amid Prime Day, Back-to-School Sales The U.S. Census Bureau announced that overall retail sales in July were up 0.7 percent from June and up 3.2 percent year-over-year (YoY), reports CNBC. The advanced retail sales report showed a seasonally adjusted increase of 0.7 percent for the month, better than the 0.4 percent Dow Jones estimate. Excluding autos, sales rose a robust 1 percent, also against a 0.4 percent […] Kristina Stidham August 16, 2023August 16, 2023 2 min read EconomyConsumersHoliday & EventsAmazonDept. NonfoodResults & InvestmentPredictions and ForecastsData & InsightsDept. FuelDept. GroceryDept. Sporting goodsBrick and MortarMarketing: In StoreMarketing: TradeRestaurantsShoppers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category U.S. retail sales for July top expectations WASHINGTON – July retail sales in the United States rose by more than forecast, highlighting consumers’ resilience despite high interest rates and still-high inflation. Commerce Department data show the value of retail purchases increased 0.7% last month. The improvement exceeded economists’ expectations for an 0.4% gain. The figures are adjusted for seasonality but not for inflation. Retailers […] MMR August 15, 2023August 15, 2023 < 1 min read ConsumersEconomyData & InsightsDept. FuelPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: OOHDept. Sporting goodsDept. NonfoodDept. GroceryBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer In a Shifting Market, Can Direct-to-Store Delivery Help Stabilize CPG? The consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry is under pressure. While usually defined by stability and consistency, CPG has undergone an upheaval in recent years, driven by pandemic-related adaptations as well as evolving labor and consumer trends. Today, the CPG market is marked by a high degree of uncertainty, with consumers unwilling (or unable) to spend […] Mark Delaney August 11, 2023August 11, 2023 3 min read ConsumersData & InsightsAssociatesConsultingShoppersDeliveryCOVID19Brick and MortarOperations & Supply ChainDept. HBCDept. BeverageEconomyDept. ApparelDept. FuelDept. GroceryUnileverDept. Sporting goodsMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationMarketing: Social MediaPartnershipsStrategyTrends: ConsumerAgencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Amazon Prime Day sets sales record NEW YORK — Amazon.com reported record sales for its Prime Day shopping event that spanned July 11 and July 12. The first day, according to Amazon, marked the highest daily sales yet achieved by the online retailing giant. “The first day of Prime Day was the largest sales day in Amazon’s history, and Prime members […] MMR August 7, 2023August 7, 2023 3 min read AmazonHoliday & EventsDept. NonfoodData & InsightsMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionTechnology & InnovationStore LocationShoppersConsumersDept. ApparelExecutivesDept. AppliancesInsight ProvidersThick DataTargetPricing & PromotionsMarketing: TradeDept. HBCDept. Toys & GamesDept. Sporting goodsConsultingBrick and MortarCostcoUnilever 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer June Retail Sales Rise Minimally, But Showcase Resiliency Reuters reports U.S. retail sales rose less than expected in June, increasing 0.2 percent month-over-month, the Commerce Department said on Tuesday. Data for May was revised higher to show sales gaining 0.5 percent instead of 0.3 percent as previously reported. Economists polled by Reuters had forecast retail sales gaining 0.5 percent. Excluding automobiles, gasoline, building materials and food services, […] Kristina Stidham July 19, 2023July 19, 2023 2 min read ConsumersEconomyResults & InvestmentDept. NonfoodDept. FuelDept. GroceryBrick and MortarDept. Sporting goodsMarketing: UGCDept. ApparelData & InsightsOperations & Supply ChainPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Transferring The Power Of Acquired Brand Equity Ordinarily, unfairly capitalizing on the familiar brand identity of a known brand would be brand dilution. The entity using the known brand’s identity can be considered a parasite. A parasite brand is a brand that lives off the brand equity of another brand. No imitator, no copycat, no parasite should be allowed to steal another […] Branding Strategy July 18, 2023July 18, 2023 4 min read Marketing: BrandStrategyBed Bath & BeyondShoppersOwned Brands (Private Label)SustainabilityMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionDept. NonfoodData & InsightsConsumersTechnology & InnovationPricing & PromotionsLegal & CriminalVendorsMarketing: TradeEconomyBrick and MortarDept. Sporting goodsBankruptcy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer NRF reports that retail sales grew again in June WASHINGTON, July 18, 2023 – Retail sales continued to rise in June even as employment grew more slowly, the National Retail Federation said on Tuesday. “June retail sales confirm that while the economy may be cooling, consumers remain on solid footing and are spending on household priorities,” NRF president and CEO Matthew Shay said. “Back-to-class […] MMR July 18, 2023July 18, 2023 2 min read ConsumersBrick and MortarDept. NonfoodEconomyAssociatesHealth & WellnessDept. ApparelDept. BeverageCOVID19Dept. AppliancesDept. FuelDept. Sporting goodsExecutivesHoliday & EventsRestaurantsTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Tuesday Eye-Opener: Sporting Goods vs. Bads by Kevin Coupe This morning’s Eye-Opener isn’t really about your business. It actually is about my business. (Not MNB, but rather the broader media world.) But I think it teaches us several lessons – good and bad -about how to approach evolution in an entrenched business model, and how to talk about it. First, the […] MorningNewsBeat July 11, 2023July 11, 2023 4 min read Dept. NonfoodDept. Sporting goodsAcquisitionUnileverStrategyMars Inc.ESG and CSREconomyDept. Toys & GamesAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer NRF: Retail Sales Increased Again in May WASHINGTON – Retail sales rose again in May as consumers continued to spend despite economic challenges, the National Retail Federation said on Thursday. “Consumers continued to spend on household priorities in May, supported by gains in the job market and wages,” NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay said. “Retailers recognize the ongoing pressure on cost-sensitive […] MMR June 15, 2023June 15, 2023 2 min read ConsumersBrick and MortarEconomyDept. BeverageDept. NonfoodHealth & WellnessDept. ApparelData & InsightsDept. FuelDept. Sporting goodsExecutivesGoogleRestaurantsShoppers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer What Consumer Spending is Signaling to Retailers How consumers spend their money through the holidays can often be a bellwether for trends in the months and years to come. With that in mind, the SpendTrend team at Fiserv took a deep dive into consumer spending patterns from Q4 of 2022. It found that increases in credit usage, contactless payments, and omnichannel interactions […] Dan Parzych May 19, 2023May 19, 2023 3 min read ConsumersTechnology & InnovationShoppersOmnichannelPredictions and ForecastsData & InsightsMarketing: Social MediaThick DataPackagingInternationalTrends: FinanceStore LocationResults & InvestmentPricing & PromotionsMarketing: TradeBNPLCOVID19Marketing: In StoreBrick and MortarHoliday & EventsDept. NonfoodDept. Sporting goodsESG and CSRExecutivesUnileverAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Ebay Continues Trust Offensive with Acquisition of Certilogo Ebay’s spending spree is continuing with the acquisition of Certilogo, a provider of digital IDs and authentication tools for apparel and fashion goods. This latest acquisition follows an investment by Ebay Ventures in used sporting goods marketplace SidelineSwap earlier this month and the acquisition of marketplace compliance solution 3PM Shield in February 2023. All three […] Retail TouchPoints May 18, 2023May 18, 2023 2 min read AcquisitionConsumersDept. ApparelTechnology & InnovationResults & InvestmentMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: In StoreRecommerceDept. NonfoodExecutivesShoppersDept. Sporting goods 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer NRF says retail sales rose in April WASHINGTON – Retail sales bounced back in April, the National Retail Federation said Tuesday, noting that sales increased both month-over-month and year-over-year. “Retail sales rebounded in April, reflecting consumer resilience in the face of elevated economic uncertainty,” NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay said. “Moderating price levels, continued labor market strength and wage gains have […] MMR May 17, 2023May 22, 2023 2 min read Brick and MortarConsumersDept. NonfoodHealth & WellnessData & InsightsEconomyDept. ApparelDept. BeverageSustainabilityDept. FuelDept. Sporting goodsExecutivesGoogleRestaurantsShoppersAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Finance EBay Ventures invests in sporting goods marketplace SidelineSwap SidelineSwap also received an investment by DSG Ventures — the corporate venture arm of Dick’s Sporting Goods — last fall. RetailDive May 8, 2023May 8, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. Sporting goodsDept. NonfoodResults & Investment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Nonfood Solo Brands posts 7.3% sales uptick in Q1 driven by wholesale strength CEO John Merris emphasized the importance of its retail partnerships, which include Ace Hardware, REI and Dick’s Sporting Goods. RetailDive May 8, 2023May 8, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. NonfoodTechnology & InnovationPartnershipsExecutivesDept. Sporting goods 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Finance The Weekly Closeout: Wilson opens on the West Coast and Revlon emerges from bankruptcy Wilson Sporting Goods opened its latest location in Santa Monica while Revlon is now owned by its former lenders. RetailDive May 5, 2023May 5, 2023 < 1 min read BankruptcyStore LocationHoliday & EventsDept. NonfoodDept. Sporting goods 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Finance SidelineSwap secures investment from eBay Ventures Online marketplace for new and used sporting goods SidelineSwap has secured investment from eBay Ventures. The news comes after the 2022 announcement of another investment in SidelineSwap by Dick’s Sporting… The post SidelineSwap secures investment from eBay Ventures appeared first on Latest Retail Technology News From Across The Globe – Charged. ChargedRetail May 5, 2023May 5, 2023 < 1 min read Results & InvestmentInternational - UKTechnology & InnovationDept. Sporting goodsDept. Nonfood 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Drug Sustainable bag pilots running in Denver and Tucson NEW YORK — National retailers and local mom-and-pop shops across Denver, Colo. and Tucson, Ariz. are participating in the new ‘Bring Your Own Bag’ Pilot, a first-of-its-kind initiative launched by the Consortium to Reinvent the Retail Bag, managed by Closed Loop Partners. Many national brands in the U.S., including Consortium partners CVS Health; Target; DICK’S […] MMR May 1, 2023May 1, 2023 4 min read SustainabilityShoppersESG and CSRCVSEconomyPartnershipsHealth & WellnessKrogerDept. HBCBrick and MortarExecutivesPredictions and ForecastsDollar GeneralTargetPhilanthropyOperations & Supply ChainStrategyDept. PharmacyTechnology & InnovationDept. Sporting goodsConsumersDept. NonfoodAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Merchandising The Weekly Closeout: Amazon winds down Halo, Academy Sports + Outdoors names CEO The e-commerce giant will no longer support the devices, while the sporting goods retailer has promoted its chief merchandising officer to the top spot. RetailDive April 29, 2023April 29, 2023 < 1 min read ExecutivesAmazonMerchandisingDept. NonfoodDept. Sporting goods 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Operations & Supply Chain Target Launches Curbside Returns in Select States Target is making it easier for customers to return products, launching curbside returns last week that allows people to make returns from the comfort of their cars. The retailer’s goal is to roll out the service to all stores by the end of the summer, but for now it’s available in a quarter of Target’s […] Marie Albiges April 26, 2023April 26, 2023 < 1 min read ReturnsTargetBOPISConsumersCOVID19Brick and MortarDept. NonfoodDept. Sporting goodsMarketing: In StorePress ReleaseUnileverDept. ApparelWalmart 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass ELOQUII is Latest D2C Brand to Be Sold by Walmart Walmart is selling online apparel brand ELOQUII to FullBeauty Brands, marking the retailer’s third divestiture of a direct-to-consumer brand this year. The big-box retailer sold Bonobos to WHP Global and Express earlier this month and offloaded Moosejaw to Dick’s Sporting Goods in February. The sales are a reversal of a 2017-18 strategy led by Marc Lore, Walmart’s former head of e-commerce. Walmart bought ELOQUII in […] Joe Keenan April 26, 2023April 26, 2023 < 1 min read WalmartDept. ApparelConsumersStrategyShoppersStore LocationMerchandisingDivestituresDept. Sporting goodsDept. Nonfood 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Walmart Sells Bonobos At Steep Discount Bloomberg reports that Walmart is selling its Bonobos menswear brand for $75 million – $235 million less than it paid for the brand a half-dozen years ago. Bonobos is being sold to “WHP, owner of such brands as Anne Klein and Joseph Abboud, will pay $50 million for the Bonobos brand,” as well as a […] MorningNewsBeat April 14, 2023April 14, 2023 2 min read WalmartDept. ApparelDept. NonfoodMerchandisingShoppersStrategyDept. Sporting goodsConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer NRF: Retail sales ‘moderated’ in March WASHINGTON – Retail sales slowed in March, but spending was still higher than during the same time last year, the National Retail Federation said Friday. “Retail sales moderated in March after posting strong gains in the first two months of the year,” NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay said. “Continued easing of inflation and the […] MMR April 14, 2023April 14, 2023 2 min read ConsumersBrick and MortarEconomyDept. NonfoodData & InsightsHoliday & EventsHealth & WellnessGoogleDept. ApparelDept. BeverageDept. Sporting goodsExecutivesDept. FuelRestaurants 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Merchandising Retail Assortment Strategies: What Are They & How Do They Work? As a retailer, getting shoppers into your store is the first big hurdle, but then comes an even more complex beast—getting them to make a purchase. One essential component of this is using the best retail assortment strategy for your store. For some retailers, simply offering a wide variety of items is the key, even […] Wiser Retail Strategies April 11, 2023April 11, 2023 6 min read MerchandisingShoppersStrategyDept. ApparelBrick and MortarStore LocationConsumersTargetMarketing: In StoreDept. BeverageLowesWeatherDept. FreshStore FormatWalmartDept. FrozenHome DepotData & InsightsMarketing: TradeDept. PerimeterTechnology & InnovationOperations & Supply ChainDept. BakeryMarketing: ShopperHoliday & EventsDollar TreeDept. Sporting goodsDept. DairyAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Channel: Mass Department: Adult Beverage Department: Beverage Department: HBC ESG Partnerships & Alt Profit Media & Marketing Retailer Media Agencies & Vendors Retail Ecosystem Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Retail Operations Operations & Supply Chain Stores & Formats Hy-Vee launches RedMedia omnichannel retail media network Hy-Vee launched the full-scale version of its retail media network, called Hy-Vee RedMedia, at the Groceryshop 2023 conference this week in Las Vegas. The West Des Moines, Iowa-based retailer described the platform as a disruptor in the retail media landscape that will connect brands directly with Hy-Vee’s customer base across multiple platforms, including both online […] Written by Supermarket News September 22, 2023September 25, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Channel: Grocery Channel: Grocery - Natural Department: Food Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Corporate Finance Partnerships & Alt Profit Shopper & Customer Start Ups Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Associates & Employees Operations & Supply Chain Stores & Formats Instacart stock languishes after IPO Instacart saw its share price erode in the two days following its initial public offering, after it rose 12.7% in its first day of trading on the NASDAQ exchange. The stock settled down to just slightly over its IPO price of $30 per share on Wednesday, its first full day on the exchange, then ranged […] Written by Supermarket News September 22, 2023September 25, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retailer Media Retail Media Metrics #30DaysofRetailMedia | Day 21: Retail Media Metrics Metrics help brand advertisers measure retail media effectiveness. Key performance indicators (KPIs) span the full marketing funnel, as consumers can enter anywhere. Brand advertisers: 🎯 Choose KPIs according to their objectives📊 Measure baseline results for meaningful comparisons🌟 Review their metrics for data insights to optimize their processes and […] Written by Lisa Goller September 21, 2023September 25, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Shopper & Customer CPG companies aim to make recycling simpler for consumers Dispelling consumer confusion around plastics recycling, investing in local programs and embracing molecular technologies are some of the current steps the Consumer Brands Association and its members are taking to create a sustainably packaged future. Written by Supermarket Perimeter September 21, 2023September 21, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events Trends & External Forces Holiday & Events The big chill: Holiday retail sales 2023 expected to slow Experts predict slow growth in 2023 holiday sales as consumers tighten their belts in a tough economy, but e-commerce will remain a bright spot. Stores are filling with displays of holiday decorations and holiday-themed merchandise as retailers eagerly prepare for the annual shopping surge, but consumers may not be as excited. Forecasts for 2023 holiday […] Written by Future of Commerce September 21, 2023September 21, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked