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  1. Stores & Formats
Parfetts is launching a new store format following “customer demand for a brand designed to appeal to shoppers while on the go”. Shop & Go will join the symbol group alongside Go Local, Go Local Extra, and the off-licence focused, The Local. The format has… This story continues at Parfetts launches new Shop & Go […]
  1. Stores & Formats
Seven & i Holdings, parent company of 7-Eleven, plans to open 500 new “food-forward” convenience stores between 2025 and 2027. The “New Standard” stores will be larger than traditional 7-Eleven stores and will include expanded fuel offerings as well as digital innovations to support more frictionless shopper journeys. The c-store giant’s road to the new […]
  1. Corporate Finance
Beyond and The Container Store are embarking on a new strategic partnership that will leverage the latter’s brick-and-mortar footprint with Beyond’s data platform, customer analytics, loyalty and payment programs. As part of the deal, Beyond will invest $40 million in The Container Store through a preferred equity transaction, subject to certain terms and conditions. Additionally, […]
  1. Media & Marketing
As a product manufacturer, the success of your new product launch heavily relies on the brand experience you create for customers in-store with your retail partners. A strong brand experience not only helps in effectively promoting your products but also creates a lasting impression on your target audience. To help you achieve this, we have […]
  1. Stores & Formats
  It’s clear that legacy grocery stores, once the dominant force in food retail, are now navigating a challenging landscape marked by significant market share capitulation according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. This shift has been driven by three prominent trends: the encroachment of dollar stores, drug stores, and […]
  1. Shopper & Customer
  In today’s food landscape, clinging to brand protectionism is a recipe for irrelevance according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. Consumers, especially Millennials, have moved on—and they’re not looking back. What they value now is discovery: new flavors, time-saving solutions, and value for money. If your brand isn’t evolving […]
  1. Media & Marketing
Retail cooperative Ace Hardware has unveiled a new experiential store concept, dubbed Elevate Ace, that will roll out to all new and existing stores over the next five years, supported by a $1 billion investment.  The new store design was unveiled at the retailer’s fall convention in Chicago earlier this month, which brought together more […]
  1. Channel: Grocery - Natural
NEW YORK — The first Whole Foods Market Daily Shop location is set to open on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, at 1175 Third Avenue, this fall. The company also announced today the second future location for the Whole Foods Market Daily Shop format, at 301 West 50th Street, in Hell’s Kitchen. An additional New […]
  1. Shopper & Customer
Did you know? Over 90% of companies channel their efforts into mastering the Four Ps to establish a robust presence in today’s digital marketplace. Stay with us as we guide you through the journey of building a successful retail business with the right strategies and a deep understanding of the retail sector. What Are the […]
  1. Operations & Supply Chain
With today’s technology, retailers have seemingly endless access to hundreds of data points, and it can be difficult to discern which metrics matter. But regardless of whether you’re a retailer with 10 locations or hundreds, measuring logistics performance is critical to business success. By first identifying and then analyzing these insights, retailers can gain visibility […]
  1. Channel: Dollar/Value
CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Dollar Tree Inc. today said it has acquired the designation rights to 170 leases of 99 Cents Only Stores in four states: Arizona, California, Nevada and Texas. The deal also gives Dollar Tree select intellectual property rights, as well as equipment including on-site furniture and fixtures, the company said in announcing the […]
  1. Data & Insights
Understanding customer behavior is crucial for maximizing sales and improving the overall shopping experience. One of the most effective tools for gaining these insights is a people counter. These devices, which track the number of visitors entering and exiting a store, offer a wealth of data that can significantly enhance conversion rates. Here’s how using […]
  1. Technology & Innovation
In the retail world, a unique type of theft has been steadily increasing: pushout theft. This phenomenon, where shoplifters brazenly wheel out carts laden with unpaid merchandise, is causing significant financial strain on retailers. As this form of theft becomes increasingly sophisticated, the industry is scrambling to find effective solutions. Rising Rate of Pushout Theft […]
  1. Data & Insights
To increase sales and build a loyal customer base, you need a strategic approach that combines marketing, customer service, and operational efficiency. Here are some effective strategies to help you boost sales in your furniture store. 1. Enhance Your Online Presence Running a furniture store in today’s competitive market requires more than just stocking high-quality […]
  1. Data & Insights
Tracking foot traffic is a critical aspect of retail management that can significantly enhance the performance and profitability of your store. Understanding the flow of customers through your physical space provides valuable insights into customer behavior, store layout effectiveness, and marketing campaign success. Here’s why and how you should track foot traffic in your store. […]
  1. Department & Category
Twenty-five years ago, Tariq Farid saw some fruit displayed in a unique way at an event. He turned the idea into a business — and Edible Arrangements into a household name. But his daughter, Somia Farid Silber, who’s now the company’s President, isn’t coasting on the company’s past success — she’s too busy thinking about […]
  1. Technology & Innovation
It recently emerged that Amazon’s Just Walk Out offering is being dropped from Amazon Fresh stores. However, it’s not checkout-free tech that’s failing, it’s the fact that Amazon’s checkout free solution doesn’t work, especially in grocery retailers, argues Will Glaser, Founder and CEO at Grabango. In the dynamic grocery retail landscape, a transformative wave is […]
  1. Stores & Formats
Track Indoor Entertainment spending for free Access chart in Dash. Spending at Dave and Busters in Friendswood, TX—the first location of their remodeling campaign—is up close to 20% YoY in the 13 weeks ending March 2nd, 2024, according to Earnest credit card data. This growth also materially outperformed the rest of the system. Spending at […]
  1. Stores & Formats
One MNB reader had a good question about people’s varied reactions to shrinkflation: How long have food retailers shown “unit pricing” on the shelf tag? A long time.  Good point.  All the info is there to help people make intelligent buying decisions.  One just has to look. Responding to our stories about retailers testing small […]
  1. Technology & Innovation
Loss prevention in the retail sector is undergoing a transformative phase in 2024, necessitated by the imperative to protect profits amid a multitude of challenges. From the surge in shoplifting to broader concerns like shrinkage, retailers are confronted with multifaceted issues demanding innovative solutions. This report delves into key trends in loss prevention, shedding light […]
  1. Stores & Formats
Party City will accelerate remodels to expand a new store format that features a dedicated service area for the retailer’s extensive balloon assortment along with “birthday worlds,” designed to be one-stop shops for both kids’ and adults’ celebrations. The retailer, which emerged from bankruptcy in October 2023 with a fleet of more than 750 stores, […]
  1. Department & Category
  In a time when there are more digital natives working and spending money than ever before retailers are evolving to give them what they want and according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® that means technology. There is no doubt that more and more retail foodservice executives are embracing […]
  1. Department: HBC
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Wal­mart entered 2024 moving simultaneously on several fronts to advance its transformation into a new kind of retailer — indeed, a new kind of business enterprise. At the same time, the company is re-emphasizing the importance of its retail roots with plans to resume opening stores in the United States. At a […]
  1. Channel: Grocery
The Boston Globe this morning reports that “in an effort to pressure Stop & Shop to change its pricing in certain community stores, youth organizers with the Hyde Square Task Force in Jamaica Plain are calling on the grocery chain to use its consumer data profits to eliminate the price inequities the group uncovered in […]
  1. Trends & External Forces
Hospitals and medical campuses typically look at retail as an essentially insignificant element in their patient, visitor and employee experiences. That translates into gift shops and cafeteria spaces that are often sterile environments featuring the same mediocre-quality products and pre-packaged foods. Marie Kloor and her firm, Hydra Health, are focused on changing that. “Our mission […]
  1. Data & Insights
For retailers designing curated and experiential spaces for customers to elevate their in-store experience vs. competitors’ stores or e-commerce alternatives, the challenge remains: How do you design a store layout that maximizes both the customer experience and overall sales? Artificial intelligence (AI), including generative AI, can provide deeper insights, faster iterations and more intuitive store […]

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  5. Shopper & Customer
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 […]
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A good number of consumers, over 77%, believe there are better deals available after the holidays, and nearly 51% plan to take advantage by making a large purchase in late December and January. Those are top findings from a Holiday Green survey, from CouponCabin, regarding consumer habits in the post-holiday time frame. When it comes to post-holiday […]
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IAB’s 2025 Outlook: A Snapshot into Ad Spend, Opportunities, and Strategies for Growth offering an early glimpse into ad spending trends for the coming year. The report is a must-read to gain and understanding of brand and agency buyers’ growth strategies and the challenges they foresee. The report covers: 2025 projections for the market overall […]
  1. Data & Insights
  2. Technology & Innovation
There’s been a lot of talk lately about artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI (GenAI) and how these technologies are going to revolutionize retail. But the retail revolution can’t be accomplished with sweeping generalizations about putting more technology into stores. Successful retail outcomes are built using technology to solve specific challenges, expanding on wins and […]

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