Department & Category After 25 Years, a Rebrand is Just the Beginning for Edible 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 […] Retail TouchPoints April 22, 2024April 22, 2024 8 min read Dept. GroceryData & InsightsPredictions and ForecastsDept. FreshBrick and MortarShoppersConsumersMarketing: BrandTechnology & InnovationDeliveryDept. BeverageCannabisStore LocationMarketing: Social MediaLegal & CriminalOperations & Supply ChainCustomer ExperienceHealth & WellnessDept. HBCPartnershipsDoorDashHoliday & EventsMerchandisingPepsiCoStart UpsPop UpsResults & InvestmentStore FormatStrategyTargetDept. NonfoodFood DeliveryCOVID19Ubereats 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Why Amazon’s Just Walk Out initiative failed – and why it’s not the end of checkout free technology 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 […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub April 18, 2024April 18, 2024 3 min read Technology & InnovationAmazonMarketing: Social MediaTwitterTech: CashierlessShoppersMerchandisingConsumersPredictions and ForecastsDept. FreshAldiRegional GroceryBrick and MortarStore FormatDept. PerimeterTrends: TechDept. Natural / OrganicCustomer ExperienceMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionExecutivesHealth & WellnessTrends: RetailMarketing: TradeTrends: ConsumerSponsored 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats Dave & Buster’s remodeled Friendswood store format outperforming 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 […] Earnest Research April 9, 2024April 9, 2024 < 1 min read Data & InsightsStore FormatStore LocationPredictions and ForecastsData VisualizationResults & InvestmentRestaurantsBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Beyond AI: Emerging Technologies That Are Reshaping Retail In today’s dynamic world of retail, the spotlight remains on artificial intelligence (AI) — and for good reason. AI is undoubtedly transformative, reshaping the future of retail. In addition to AI, other technologies are also making significant strides. Radio-frequency identification (RFID), replacing barcodes, revolutionizes supply chain and inventory management. Video analytics leverages computer vision to […] Isaac Krakovsky March 18, 2024March 18, 2024 3 min read Technology & InnovationAIConsumersOperations & Supply ChainData & InsightsConsultingShoppersTech: RoboticsStore LocationPredictions and ForecastsResults & InvestmentMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationTech: IoTDept. GroceryAssociatesMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: In StoreTrends: RetailTrends: TechMarketing: BroadcastPartnershipsMarketing: TradeStore FormatStrategySustainability 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats Whole Foods Market to Open Smaller Format Stores Whole Foods Market, the Austin-based grocery store chain owned by Amazon.com, announced Monday it was introducing a new, smaller, “quick-shop” store format “designed to provide customers in urban neighborhoods a quick, convenient shopping experience with easier access to fresh, high-quality offerings,” according to a company press release. The new format, called Whole Foods Market Daily […] Marie Albiges March 6, 2024March 6, 2024 2 min read Whole FoodsBrick and MortarAmazonStore LocationDept. FreshRegional GroceryDept. BeverageDept. ApparelConsumersStore FormatDept. Adult BevDept. PerimeterPop UpsPress ReleaseResults & Investment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats Your Views: Cycles 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 […] MorningNewsBeat March 6, 2024March 6, 2024 2 min read Brick and MortarShoppersGovernmentWalmartStore FormatResults & InvestmentPredictions and ForecastsMerchandisingMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: In StoreDept. GroceryData & InsightsConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Loss Prevention Trends shaping retail in 2024 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 […] The Retail Bulletin March 6, 2024March 6, 2024 6 min read Technology & InnovationAILegal & CriminalInternational - UKPredictions and ForecastsAssociatesPartnershipsHealth & WellnessShoppersAcquisitionDept. GroceryAgenciesSustainabilityData & InsightsTrends: RetailStore FormatTescoMarketing: In StoreStore LocationTech: CashierlessWalmartBrick and MortarDept. BeverageAmazonOperations & Supply ChainDept. NonfoodExecutivesPhilanthropyMarketing: Social Media 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats Party City Debuts Store Format Spotlighting Balloons and Birthdays 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, […] Retail TouchPoints March 2, 2024March 2, 2024 2 min read Store FormatShoppersBrick and MortarMerchandisingPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Social MediaBankruptcyStrategyHoliday & EventsDept. Toys & GamesDept. Nonfood 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats Party City to expand new store format after promising results The retailer said it has moved away from a traditional aisle experience and developed “birthday worlds” within each store. RetailDive March 1, 2024March 1, 2024 < 1 min read Store Format 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category Is Self-Checkout Technology Better than an Employee 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 […] Grocerant Guru February 29, 2024February 29, 2024 3 min read Dept. GroceryData & InsightsTech: CashierlessExecutivesTechnology & InnovationDept. FuelShoppersPredictions and ForecastsAssociatesRestaurantsCustomer ExperienceInternationalThick DataOperations & Supply ChainStore FormatStrategy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: HBC McMillon says, ‘We can do more’ 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 […] MMR February 27, 2024February 27, 2024 3 min read WalmartBrick and MortarExecutivesTechnology & InnovationSustainabilityIndustry Conferences and EventsPredictions and ForecastsAssociatesHealth & WellnessDept. NonfoodOperations & Supply ChainOmnichannelStore FormatShoppersDept. HBCDept. GroceryDept. FreshDept. Consumer ElectronicsConsumersResults & Investment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation How Sprouts uses innovation centers to manage a smaller store footprint Last year, the retailer moved to a smaller store format, which requires tighter tracking Supermarket News February 27, 2024February 27, 2024 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationStore Format 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Youth Organizers Keep Pushing Stop & Shop To Address Pricing Inequities 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 […] MorningNewsBeat February 22, 2024February 22, 2024 3 min read Ahold DelhaizeData & InsightsConsumersShoppersEconomyDept. GroceryExecutivesHealth & WellnessPredictions and ForecastsBrick and MortarAssociatesStore Format 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces How Hydra Health is Transforming the Hospital Gift Shop 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 […] Retail TouchPoints February 22, 2024February 22, 2024 6 min read Health & WellnessAssociatesBrick and MortarPredictions and ForecastsTechnology & InnovationData & InsightsShoppersDept. ApparelOperations & Supply ChainKraftHeinzDept. HBCMarketing: Social MediaStore FormatPartnershipsMergersMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionResults & InvestmentLegal & CriminalDept. Natural / OrganicStore LocationDept. NonfoodTech: CashierlessDept. FreshDept. BeverageConsumersPop UpsMarketing: In Store 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Publix goes bigger and bolder with new store prototype The grocer just opened its third location under the new experience-focused design — a 55,701-square-foot store in Florida that features an olive bar, outdoor seating, on-tap drinks and more. Grocery Dive February 5, 2024February 5, 2024 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationStore FormatRegional GroceryPublixStore Location 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass With new stock grants, Walmart store manager pay could exceed $400K The annual stock grants vary by store format. At Supercenters, it amounts to $20,000. RetailDive January 30, 2024January 30, 2024 < 1 min read WalmartStore Format 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights How AI and Generative Design Are Transforming Store Layouts for Enhanced CX 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 […] Alyx Kaczuwka January 24, 2024January 24, 2024 3 min read AITechnology & InnovationShoppersCustomer ExperienceStore FormatData & InsightsDept. NonfoodConsumersStore LocationPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: In StoreBrick and MortarThick DataOmnichannelOperations & Supply ChainMerchandisingStrategyBig Data 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital At Choice Market Gen Z and Millennials Can Save Time Growing brands need their actions and words to resonate with consumers and Choice Markets is doing a very good job focusing in on its prime targeted customers today and for tomorrow Gen Z and Millennials with a fresh fast footprint and messaging that resonates according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based […] Grocerant Guru January 22, 2024January 22, 2024 3 min read Technology & InnovationData & InsightsDept. GroceryConsumersPredictions and ForecastsDept. FreshPartnershipsShoppersAIHealth & WellnessAcquisitionTrends: RetailStore FormatExecutivesMarketing: Social MediaDept. PerimeterMarketing: BrandDeliveryDept. ApparelVendorsOperations & Supply ChainTrends: ShoppingTrends: Tech 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Best Buy Canada to Operate 165 Small-Format Bell Canada Stores Under Renamed Banner Best Buy Canada has partnered with Bell Canada to operate 165 stores in malls and smaller and mid-sized communities across the country. The stores, which had been branded as The Source, a wholly owned subsidiary of Bell, will be renamed Best Buy Express and offer both Best Buy consumer electronics and telecom services from Bell. […] Retail TouchPoints January 20, 2024January 20, 2024 < 1 min read International - North AmericaBest BuyBrick and MortarShoppersMarketing: Social MediaConsumersPredictions and ForecastsDept. NonfoodDept. Consumer ElectronicsStore FormatCustomer ExperienceTechnology & InnovationMerchandisingBOPIS 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats Rapid roll-out of Asda Express convenience stores resumes Asda is continuing the rapid roll-out of its convenience store format with the addition of a further 21 shops by the end of this month (January) Five stores are set to open today in locations including Derby, Stoke-on-Trent and Crawley in West Sussex. The announcement… This story continues at Rapid roll-out of Asda Express convenience […] Talking Retail January 19, 2024January 19, 2024 < 1 min read Brick and MortarStore FormatPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Amazon Shutters Last Remaining Fresh Pickup Location In 2017, Amazon opened two Fresh Pickup locations in the Seattle area, testing the idea that customers would order groceries online and then pick them up at a central location where employees would bring them to their cars. One was in the SoDo neighborhood, in the parking lot of Starbucks’ global headquarters, and one was […] MorningNewsBeat January 4, 2024January 4, 2024 2 min read AmazonDept. FreshStore LocationBrick and MortarBOPISWhole FoodsDept. GroceryCOVID19Dept. BeverageStore FormatRestaurantsExecutivesPredictions and ForecastsOperations & Supply ChainDept. ApparelDeliveryAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats US Stores’ Average Size Smallest In Almost Two Decades The Wall Street Journal has a story about how “the average store size in the U.S. is the smallest it’s been in at least 17 years, reflecting profound changes in the way Americans now shop.” Here’s how the Journal makes the case: “The rise in e-commerce and a growing distaste for giant emporiums are softening […] MorningNewsBeat December 12, 2023December 12, 2023 2 min read Brick and MortarShoppersData & InsightsStore FormatSustainabilityStore LocationRestaurantsESG and CSREconomyDept. GroceryDept. BeverageDelivery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Sears is a shell of its former self. So why is it reopening some stores? Sears and Kmart once dominated the retail landscape. RetailDive December 6, 2023December 14, 2023 6 min read Technology & InnovationAIBrick and MortarStore LocationConsumersDept. NonfoodData & InsightsMerchandisingAcquisitionMarketing: Social MediaMeta (Facebook)ExecutivesMarketing: In StoreShoppersPredictions and ForecastsStore FormatDept. Toys & GamesResults & InvestmentTargetConsultingESG and CSRAgenciesAssociatesBed Bath & BeyondTrends: RetailCOVID19Dept. AppliancesLowes 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Optimizing your shopper marketing strategy with consumer insights The best marketing in the world won’t move the needle if potential customers shy away at the last moment. One way to avoid this is shopper marketing, a group of tried and true techniques designed to make the last mile of the purchase journey so effortless that potential customers become actual customers. In this blog […] GWI (Global Web Index) December 1, 2023December 1, 2023 8 min read ShoppersConsumersMarketing: ShopperTechnology & InnovationAIStrategyMarketing: In StoreMarketing: Social MediaData & InsightsMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationMarketing: TradeTargetESG and CSRBig DataDept. GroceryInternational - UKPricing & PromotionsMetaverseDept. BeverageDeliveryReturnsAcquisitionOmnichannelOwned Brands (Private Label)PackagingCustomer ExperienceMarketing: BrandTrends: TechMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionDept. Adult BevEconomyPop UpsMarketing: Retail MediaMarketing: UGCMerchandisingMeta (Facebook)Operations & Supply ChainPredictions and ForecastsData VisualizationBrick and MortarStore FormatSustainabilityTrends: MarketingTrends: RetailKrogerUnileverDept. ApparelGoogleMarketing: Broadcast 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats Ikea Debuts ‘Plan and Order Point’ Store Format in Dallas Market Ikea will open a Plan and Order Point as its third store in the Dallas-Fort Worth market on Nov. 29, 2023, offering design consultations as well as a location where customers can pick up their online orders. The 10,800-square-foot location in Southlake joins two large-format stores in Frisco and Grand Prairie, Texas. Customers can book […] Retail TouchPoints November 27, 2023November 27, 2023 < 1 min read Store FormatOmnichannelStore LocationShoppersMarketing: Social MediaBOPISCustomer ExperienceSustainabilityResults & InvestmentOperations & Supply ChainDept. NonfoodDeliveryBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Amazon Shutters its Two Style Stores, Sharpens Focus on Grocery Brick-and-Mortar Amazon will close its two Amazon Style stores, located in Glendale, Calif. and Columbus, Ohio, by Nov. 9, 2023, according to CNBC and other media outlets. The stores had been open for less than two years: the Glendale location opened in May 2022, although the concept had been reported on as early as January 2022. […] Retail TouchPoints November 4, 2023November 4, 2023 < 1 min read AmazonTechnology & InnovationAIBrick and MortarDept. FreshDept. ApparelStore FormatDeliveryStrategyMarketing: Social MediaWhole FoodsStore LocationExecutivesShoppersRegional GroceryOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: In StorePartnerships 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Amazon Shutters its Two Style Stores, Sharpens Focus on Grocery Brick-and-Mortar Amazon will close its two Amazon Style stores, located in Glendale, Calif. and Columbus, Ohio, by Nov. 9, 2023, according to CNBC and other media outlets. The stores had been open for less than two years: the Glendale location opened in May 2022, although the concept had been reported on as early as January 2022. […] Retail TouchPoints November 3, 2023November 6, 2023 < 1 min read AmazonTechnology & InnovationAIBrick and MortarDept. FreshDept. ApparelStore FormatDeliveryStrategyMarketing: Social MediaWhole FoodsStore LocationExecutivesShoppersRegional GroceryOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: In StorePartnerships 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Sprouts Farmers Market wellness pivot may have paid off with strong Q3 [[“value”:” Four years ago, Sprouts Farmers Market made a pivot regarding its target audience, shifting its focus to health enthusiasts and innovation seekers. That move appears to have paid off, with strong third quarter results which the company attributes to the moves it has made in that sector. According to CEO Jack Sinclair, […] Supermarket News October 31, 2023October 31, 2023 2 min read Health & WellnessRegional GroceryResults & InvestmentOperations & Supply ChainExecutivesBrick and MortarOmnichannelTechnology & InnovationOwned Brands (Private Label)Predictions and ForecastsStore FormatStrategyTarget 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Żabka Polska taps AiFi tech as it opens first store combining traditional and autonomous shopping option Żabka Polska has launched its first ever store that is open 24/7 and offers both a traditional and autonomous shopping option. In a LinkedIn post, Patryk Powierża, Head of Nano Growth at Żabka Polska, said: “Today we opened the first hybrid Żabka store powered by autonomous technology (supplied by AiFi). How does it work?” “From […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub October 30, 2023October 30, 2023 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationTrends: TechMarketing: Social MediaBrick and MortarTwitterShoppersTech: RoboticsStore FormatPricing & PromotionsPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Drug Your Views: On Drugs Got the following email from MNB reader Michael Blackburn: Regarding CVS and Walgreens (not even going to bring in the bankrupt Rite Aid into this discussion as they have been failing for the past two decades), when exactly were they poised to take over the U.S. healthcare system? Historically, drug stores sold scripts with a […] MorningNewsBeat October 30, 2023October 30, 2023 3 min read WalgreensHealth & WellnessCVSConsumersBrick and MortarAmazonExecutivesDept. OTCRite AidMarketing: In StoreMerchandisingWalmartDept. PetDept. PharmacyStore FormatShoppersCOVID19Dept. ApparelDept. HBCBankruptcyDept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Data & Insights Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Coca-Cola Sparks AI Transformation With $1.1B Microsoft Cloud Expansion Over the next five years, Coca-Cola will be focused on global productivity and innovation, adopting leading-edge tech with cloud and AI platforms as the foundation. Get the details. Written by Consumer Goods Technology April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Associates & Employees Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Channel: Grocery Channel: Home Improvement Channel: Mass Channel: Restaurants CPG: Food Data & Insights Department: Food Department: HBC Department: Nonfood International Media & Marketing Operations & Supply Chain Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Ranked: The Largest U.S. Corporations by Number of Employees See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. The Largest U.S. Corporations by Number of Employees This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on Apple or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Revenue and profit are common measures for measuring the size of […] Written by Visual Capitalist April 21, 2024April 21, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Retailer Media Data & Insights Walmart’s new combo will aid suppliers Walmart Luminate and Walmart Connect to become Walmart Luminate Insights Activation Written by Supermarket News April 18, 2024April 18, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Media & Marketing Technology & Innovation Amazon introduces shoppable, ad-supported channel to Prime Video, Freevee The channel leverages Amazon’s “shop the show” technology to enable viewers to easily purchase content seen on their TV screen via a mobile device. Written by MarketingDive April 18, 2024April 18, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Operations & Supply Chain Department: Nonfood ESG Operations & Supply Chain Asics creates a circular shoe, returns program The sporting goods company designed a shoe ready to undergo recycling at the end of its use. Written by RetailDive April 18, 2024April 18, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked