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The power of local: 3 reasons CPG marketers are turning to mid-market retail media

​[[{“value”:” The big dogs of retail media would like more money from CPG marketers, please.   Take Walmart, for instance. In April, Adweek reported that the retail giant is asking some brands “to increase their annual retail media spend by approximately 25% compared with the year before.” This is not exactly surprising. As part of their […]
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  1. Channel: Mass

InPost UK hits milestone as it announces installation of 1,000th Tesco parcel locker location

InPost UK reports the installation of its 1,000th Tesco locker location. These provide shoppers with a way to collect, return, and send parcels while integrating into their shopping trips at both large Tesco stores (Extra, Superstore, Petrol) and Tesco convenience stores (Tesco Esso, Tesco Express). The partnership has been live since 2021, with InPost and […]
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  1. Channel: Restaurants

Burger King Is Remodeling 400 Restaurants in 2025, With More To Come

Burger King has been one of the most popular fast-food restaurants in the country. McDonald’s rival, however, is aware that many of its stores are in dire need of repair, and as such, it has decided to remodel over 400 locations in 2025. Is a location near you on the list? Burger King Restaurant Remodel […]
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  1. Data & Insights

Non-Traditional Fresh Food Retailers Are Disrupting the Industry in 2025

  When Ronald Reagan famously declared, “Tear down this wall,” he wasn’t talking about the barriers in fresh food retail—but today, those walls are crumbling faster than ever. In 2025, the food industry has fully entered a phase of accelerated channel blurring and consumer-driven disruption. What was once the realm of traditional grocers is now […]
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5 Tips for a Successful Retail Product Launch

If you’re launching a new product into the retail market, there are a few things you need to do to ensure a successful product launch. From doing your research to creating a strong marketing plan, follow these tips and you’ll be on your way to success for retail product launch. Harnessing the Power of Strategic […]
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  1. Channel: Mass

Walmart Reports Strong Q1 Growth

Walmart this morning released solid Q1 fiscal results, saying that total revenues went up 2.5 percent to $165.6 billion compared to the same period a year ago, total operating revenue went up  $0.3 billion or 4.3 percent, global e-commerce sale went up 22 percent, and global advertising revenue went up a whopping 50 percent.  Walmart […]
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BuyBuy Baby Returns as Beyond, Inc. Deepens Relationship with Kirkland’s

Beyond, Inc. and Kirkland’s have provided more details about the former’s$5.2 million expansion of its existing credit agreement with the home décor retailer. The additional capital will allow Kirkland’s to accelerate store conversions as it prioritizes the rollout of Bed Bath & Beyond Home and Overstock stores, along with supporting plans for Kirkland’s to open […]
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McDonald’s Hiring Blitz Will Add 375,000 New Employees This Summer

McDonald’s has a bold plan to hire 375,000 U.S. employees this summer. On top of that lofty goal, the fast-food behemoth wants to open 900 new locations in the U.S. within two years, bringing the number of restaurants to 50,000 total. President of McDonald’s USA, Joe Erlinger, announced the plan at a new store in […]
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Beyond to acquire Kirkland’s IP for $5M — and plans to license it back

​[[{“value”:” Dive Brief Kirkland’s will run stores for both retailers while Beyond will be able to appoint directors to Kirkland’s board. Published May 12, 2025 By Dani James A Bed Bath & Beyond sign label scar on a former retail location. Through a deal with Kirkland’s, the retailer is again opening physical locations. Nate Delesline […]
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  1. Stores & Formats

In-N-Out Burger Expands to New Unlisted Location in Utah

In-N-Out Burger has expanded exponentially, but the popular fast-food chain is making headlines for a new unlisted location in Utah. According to a notice of approved ordinances and city council agenda materials, the St. George City Council recently approved In-N-Out’s plan to open a new restaurant in the SunRiver neighborhood, per The Spectrum. Construction schedules […]
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Despite 18% sales drop, Allbirds says it could return to top-line growth in Q4

​[[{“value”:” Dive Brief The footwear brand’s new product lineup is set to hit shelves this fall and a refreshed store concept at one location is leading to higher sales. Published May 9, 2025 An Allbirds store. Allbirds is updating locations to feel “warmer,” more welcoming and easier to shop. Caroline Jansen/Retail Dive “}]] 
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White Castle Rolls Back Slider Prices to 2012 in Bold Value Play

White Castle has rolled back the cost of its sliders to 2012 prices in an unprecedented, budget-busting move to drive store traffic and build customer trust. According to a company press release, a pack of six sliders will cost just $4. This means each slider is priced at 67 cents, less than the menu listing […]
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  1. Stores & Formats

Old Navy Signs Lease for New Flagship in NYC’s Herald Square

Old Navy has signed a long-term retail lease with JEMB Realty (JEMB) to build a new 55,000-square-foot flagship at Herald Towers in the heart of New York City’s Herald Square. Herald Towers, which serve as the home of Old Navy’s new Herald Square flagship in NYC. (Image courtesy JEMB Realty) The store is set to […]
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  1. Channel: Delivery

UberEATS: Redefining Meals, Meal Components, and the Future of Foodservice

  In 2014, Uber, the San Francisco-based ride-sharing powerhouse valued at over $40 billion, quietly began to transform another industry: food delivery. With the launch of its meal delivery service — first piloted as UberFRESH in Los Angeles and Barcelona — Uber laid the foundation for what would become UberEATS, officially launching in New York […]
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  1. Data & Insights

April 2025 Retail Metrics are in!

April 2025 Retail Metrics: As we close are halfway through the second quarter of 2025, both furniture and mattress retailers face challenging market conditions characterized by declining conversion rates and average tickets. The furniture industry shows stronger traffic generation with daily opportunities up 5% year-over-year, while the mattress sector demonstrates remarkable improvement in prospect collection […]
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  1. International

UK authorities warn of retail-sector risks following cyberattack spree

​[[“value”:” This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. U.K. authorities are urging organizations to remain vigilant following a series of cyberattacks against three leading retail companies, including the famed Harrods department store based in London.  Harrods confirmed it was the target of an attempted hack, which took place days after […]
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  1. Data & Insights

Are You Losing a Little or a Lot?

It took less than a week to see how much money they were losing. And it wasn’t a little. She had just led the acquisition of two locations, and information about the business was scarce. But that’s exactly why there was money to be made. The truth is people just get stuck. They get overwhelmed. […]
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  1. Stores & Formats

A Guide on How to Approach Retail Stores to Sell Your Product

Developing and launching a product that can help you gain profit is the first step that you have to overcome in starting or growing a wholesale business. However, the real challenge for entrepreneurs comes after the product launch— and that is sales and distribution to retail stores. However, the trick of the trade is that […]
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  1. Channel: Restaurants

Food Industry Success: Mastering the Price, Value, Service Equilibrium

  As economic pressures mount with inflation and fluctuating gas prices, today’s consumers have never been more “meal price transactional,” a term coined by Steven Johnson, Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA-based Foodservice Solutions®. Consumers scrutinize every dollar spent, balancing the price, value, and service they receive — all while seeking convenience and quality. This delicate […]
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  1. Channel: Delivery

Friday Eye-Openers

With brief, occasional, italicized and sometimes gratuitous commentary… •  Another CEO Loses Job Over Ethical Breach From the Wall Street Journal: “Kohl’s boss Ashley Buchanan tried to funnel business to a romantic partner and lost his job. It wasn’t the first time their personal and professional lives had crossed. “Kohl’s fired Buchanan on Thursday after […]
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  1. Media & Marketing

Robinson-Patman Compliance in the Age of Shoppable Media

The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by Brandon Nutter, co Founder and CTO of Ampd, which connects Google Ads directly to the world’s largest marketplaces like Amazon and turn incremental revenue all the way up, and Steve Pet, Antitrust Associate at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP. Find Brandon Nutter on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonnutter/ […]
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  1. Data & Insights

Precision Pays: The Hidden Fortune in Exact Numbers

Ever played horseshoes? Getting “close” scores points. But in retail? Not so much. This week, we’re diving into the real costs of the “close enough” mindset that’s quietly eating away at profits across our industry. I stumbled across some jaw-dropping numbers about inventory accuracy (or lack thereof) that made me wonder how many of us […]
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  1. Stores & Formats

Beyond Inc. Details Store Plans for Bed Bath & Beyond, BuyBuy Baby and Overstock

Beyond Inc. — owner of the Bed Bath & Beyond, BuyBuy Baby and Overstock brands — sees itself as a digital-first company, but that doesn’t mean it’s ruled out the idea of physical stores. In fact, during the company’s Q1 earnings call with analysts, the company’s Executive Chairman and Principal Executive Officer Marcus Lemonis announced […]
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5 High-Impact E-Commerce Strategies Your Brand Isn’t Using (Yet!)

E-commerce brands often chase surface-level metrics like sales volume and return on ad spend (ROAS), believing these numbers define growth. While important, they don’t tell the full story. Brands that focus only on these metrics risk leaving money on the table. The real key to sustainable growth lies in a deeper, more strategic approach — […]
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  1. Data & Insights

The Power of AI, Mobile-First, and Performance Ads in Unlocking Global Retail Growth

Fueled by mobile commerce and innovative acquisition strategies, retailers are expanding globally. The rise of brands like SHEIN and Temu has raised the bar, showing that mobile-first and data-driven approaches can drive extraordinary growth in international markets. Adjust’s latest Mobile App Trends report finds that e-commerce app installs grew 17 percent year-over-year in 2024, with […]
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  1. Data & Insights

The Hidden Cost of “Close Enough”

When you rely on approximations rather than precision, you’re operating with a blindfold that’s only partially lifted. The costs aren’t immediately obvious, but they compound over time: Marketing dollars spent on campaigns that may or may not be working Staff scheduled based on foot traffic patterns that are only partially understood Follow-up opportunities missed with […]
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Charted: How Do U.S. Universities Make Their Money?

See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Charted: How Are American Universities Funded? This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways More than half of American public college and […]
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Week in Review: Instacart CEO heads to OpenAI

Welcome back to Week in Review! We’ve got lots of news for you this week: There were CEO shake-ups at Instacart and 11x; the web series is back — kind of; Threads is getting video ads; and much more. Let’s get to it! Big move: Instacart CEO Fidji Simo will become OpenAI’s CEO for Applications, […]
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What’s next for Instacart as CEO Fidji Simo announces decision to join OpenAI as head of applications?

Instacart CEO Fidji Simo is departing the grocery technology company to join OpenAI as its Chief of Applications. In an email to employees, she said: “Let me start by saying this was an incredibly hard decision because I love this company. We are operating incredibly well as our last earnings results have shown. Our strategy […]
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Personalized Disruption: Grocery’s Secret to Breaking Old Habits

There’s no shortage of talk about technology that’s going to redefine, dominate, or transform retail this year. Much of this language boils down to marketing speech, and often, true industry disruption fails to materialize. There is no shortage of tech hyperbole in retail. But then there’s the occasional exception — a technology that genuinely does […]
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State of the Consumer Report

[Week of May 9] Timely insights on consumer behavior, pricing, and retail trends This weekly snapshot highlights the most relevant signals shaping where and how consumers are spending—from e-commerce and inflation shifts to essential vs. discretionary demand. What you’ll get from this week’s report: Cross-border e-commerce slowdown: Learn how tariff pressures are reshaping sales trends […]
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