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Articles on retail strategy and thought leadership.

  1. Corporate Finance

Finding the Right Financing for Your First Big Purchase Order

The moment has finally arrived. You’ve connected with a retail buyer on RangeMe or at an ECRM Session, and after subsequent follow up meetings you’ve landed a large purchase order. All of the hard work – the numerous phone calls, emails, sending product samples out to various members of the retail organization – has finally […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Save A Lot makes first move into on-demand, online grocery delivery warehouses with Fabric and Uber tie up

Save A Lot, a discount grocery chain in the US, and Fabric, an automation solutions specialist, have announced a new partnership to provide on-demand grocery delivery with the opening of a Brooklyn-based micro fulfilment centre. This is part of a larger expansion, which includes a push into New York to enhance last mile delivery options. Orders […]
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  1. Channel: Restaurants

Does Subway’s Current Marketing Resonate Better Inside the US or Outside the US?

  Subway, one of the world’s largest quick-service brands, has been on a mission to reinvigorate its business, and its marketing strategy plays a critical role. Steven Johnson the Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® asks is Subway’s current marketing approach resonating more effectively inside the U.S. or outside? Success does leave clues […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Retail Transformation as a Calling with Greg Merrill, Nike’s Former Global Head of Digital Transformation

Joining us for the first of our interviews recorded in the Scratch Event DJs remote podcast studio at the Revtech Rev Summit in Dallas is Greg Merrill, most recently global head of digital transformation at Nike.  Greg draws on his extensive start-up experience, board advisory roles, and his just completed tenure at global powerhouse Nike, to […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Finnish co-operative retailer S Group deploys Pricer digital solution in over 100 additional stores

Within a five-year framework agreement signed in 2023, and after deploying the 300 initially planned stores during the past year, Finnish retailer S Group has moved to the next wave of installations of Pricer’s in-store communication and automation solution. More than 100 stores will be equipped during the first half of 2025. The focus will […]
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  1. Retail Operations

A Roadmap for Rethinking Your Omnichannel Strategy | DSI

“There needs to be a digital fluency, but really there needs to be an omni fluency.” — Chris Perry, Chief Learning Officer, firstmovr Every brand is laser-focused on growth and profitability. While there’s not a one-size-fits-all strategy to get there, brands that focus on developing and executing an omnichannel strategy will achieve these aims faster. […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

How retailers can stay ahead in the age of digital transformation

The retail industry is at the forefront of rapid technological advancement, requiring businesses to continuously adapt in order to remain competitive. Digital transformation is reshaping how retailers operate, interact with customers, and manage their supply chains. With consumers increasingly expecting seamless and personalised experiences, retailers must invest in modern solutions to streamline operations, enhance customer […]
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  1. Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers

Mytheresa Acquires Yoox Net-a-Porter to Create ‘Global, Multi-Brand Digital Luxury Group’ 

Mytheresa has entered into a binding agreement with Richemont to acquire the Yoox Net-a-Porter (YNAP) business and create a “multi-brand digital group of significant scale,” according to a company announcement. The deal is expected to close in the first half of 2025, pending antitrust approvals.  Richemont will sell YNAP with a cash position of €555 million and no […]
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  1. Corporate Strategy

Retail Storytelling Isn’t Just for Kids

If you want to create store experiences that are not only engaging, but truly immersive, storytelling should be your central design strategy.  American Girl is one brand that has taken storytelling to the next level, creating realms where imaginations flourish and brand narratives are celebrated. For this episode of Retail Remix, we’re replaying a session […]
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  1. Trends & External Forces

Expanding your Feedprint is the key to unlocking ecommerce revenue

​[[“value”:” After a certain point, small tweaks to an online channel strategy can only do so much.   Brands experiencing growth slowdowns may be brushing up against the limits of the channels they currently sell on, even though they are constantly optimizing their branding and campaigns.   To scale effectively, sellers must focus on two key factors […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

4 retailer must-haves for a successful 2024 holiday season

​[[{“value”:” This year’s peak season is shaping up to be one of a kind. From the election to inflation, a number of distinctive factors are coming together to create a never-before-seen retail environment. And with a shorter window between Thanksgiving and Christmas this year, consumers may feel an additional squeeze when it comes to finding […]
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  1. Data & Insights

Organizational Misfit.

The future organization does not fit in the containers or the mindsets of the past. Until around January 2020, most companies operated under the following five assumptions or beliefs: 1. The organization gives structure and directs work. 2. Tenure and experience are critical to advancement. 3. Most of the work is done inside an organization. […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Bea Baron (aka BeaPlays) joins Roblox fashion themed game Dress To Impress as Community Manager

Bea Baron (aka BeaPlays) has taken on the role of Community Manager at Dress To Impress, a Roblox game where players show off their fashion skills that has become something of a pop culture phenomenon. In a post on X, BeaPlays, a Roblox YouTuber and Twitch partnered streamer, said: “I have been involved in the […]
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  1. Media & Marketing

Online C2C pre-loved marketplace Vinted angers sellers over Royal Mail postage option change

Vinted, a European online marketplace for secondhand items, has upset sellers over delivery options on its platform for the second time in as many months. It finds itself once again facing backlash on social media, this time for a controversial change involving the firm’s Royal Mail postage option. Sellers on the platform have expressed frustration […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Aramark unveils Amazon Just Walk Out technology powered store at Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital

Aramark Healthcare+ has launched a new store at Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, powered by Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology and located near the main café dining area. This marks the first Texas hospital to implement Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology and the second fully autonomous micro market within Houston Methodist. The 150 square foot […]
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  1. Media & Marketing

Integrating Store Planning, Merchandising, Sales & Marketing with 345 Global’s Mark Edwards & Think Blue’s Parag Shah

The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by Mark Edwards, founder & CEO of 345 Global, which markets store planning, merchandising, sales & marketing into one cloud-based platform. Also, Parag Shah Chief Growth Officer at Think Blue. Follow Mark Edward on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-edwards-51713b4/Follow 345 Global on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/345global/Follow 345 Global Online at: […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

Why Will Walmart’s ‘Pay by Bank’ Program Drive Customer Adoption and Save Millions in Service Fees?

  Walmart’s newly introduced “Pay by Bank” payment option is poised to make a significant impact on both consumer behavior and the company’s bottom line. As the retail giant seeks to streamline transactions and lower costs, this innovative payment method could lead to widespread customer adoption while helping Walmart save millions in service fees. Now […]
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  1. Department & Category

What’s for Dinner: Convenient Meals for Today’s Families

  The age-old question, “What’s for dinner?” has evolved dramatically over the decades, shaped by societal changes and consumer demands. In a world where speed of service, affordability, portability, and dietary preferences take center stage, families today are more interested in finding meal solutions that satisfy everyone at the table without sacrificing quality or convenience, […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Meta’s Quiet Election

Four years ago, ahead of the 2020 U.S. presidential election, Meta was in a different place. Its name was Facebook. Its CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, was donating hundreds of millions of dollars to election integrity efforts. Its outsized role in the 2016 U.S. presidential loomed ahead of another moment in the spotlight. And within months, it […]
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  1. Data & Insights

BFCM 2024: How E-commerce Businesses Can Prepare for Success

Just like how the Super Bowl is a day for sports enthusiasts or the re-release of a famous franchise movie is a treat for the fans, Black Friday and Cyber Monday (BFCM) is a tailor-made event for e-commerce businesses to boost revenue, attract new customers, and build brand loyalty.  As BFCM 2024 approaches in less […]
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  1. Channel: Ecommerce & Digital

Amazon wants to hire 250K for the holidays again

​[[{“value”:” Dive Brief For the second consecutive year, the company is planning a major round of hiring to sustain its operations during retail’s busiest quarter. Published Oct. 3, 2024 An Amazon delivery in progress. The company said many of its holiday season hires choose to return and work for the company. Permission granted by Amazon […]
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  1. Trends & External Forces

Aldi’s Growing Food Industry Influence

  Aldi’s Fan Favorites list has become a vital barometer for both the grocery industry and consumer trends. Why? Because the selections reflect emerging shopper preferences, and Aldi’s ability to act quickly on consumer feedback is a blueprint for others. Aldi fans voted to bring back Huntington Home Swedish Dish Cloths, but more importantly, this […]
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  1. Operations & Supply Chain

Jägermeister push to bolster convenience store sales

Jägermeister is tailoring its sales strategy to place an increased focus on the convenience channel. The new approach, which includes the distribution of 8,000 brand new point of sale (POS) kits to the most profitable SKUs (including fractional PMPs) aims to empower convenience stores across… This story continues at Jägermeister push to bolster convenience store […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

How to lead a SWOT analysis

Before planning where to go next, you must understand, “Where are we?” A deep-dive business review should take a 360-degree view to examine issues related to the marketplace, consumers, competitors, channels, and the brand. For the brand plan, summarize the factors driving the brand’s growth, the factors inhibiting the brand’s growth, the untapped opportunities, and the […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

Why Branding Side Dishes for Takeout Matters

  Side dishes have long been an underappreciated part of the culinary landscape, often treated as a mere afterthought to the main course. However, in today’s competitive retail and restaurant market, branding a quality side dish as a standalone takeout option is a smart strategy that can drive unit sales, store sales, and boost brand […]
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  1. Data & Insights

How to plan with business outcomes in mind

If there’s a common thread in the big marketing stories of the last few years, it’s that wins and losses are measured in terms of business outcomes, not media consumption metrics. Of course, one doesn’t go without the other, but too many marketers are absorbed by what’s right in front of them—their media plans and […]
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  1. Channel: Mass

Georgia Walmart to Host Girl Scouts ‘DreamLab’

Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia will open its latest Girl Scout DreamLab in a Walmart Supercenter in Albany, Ga., marking the first time that the experiential concept will be integrated within a retail environment. Six other DreamLabs are already open nationwide, with plans for further expansion. The concept was developed by Girls Scouts of the […]
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  1. Media & Marketing

7 Tips on Creating a Strong Product Launch In-Store

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 […]
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Adobe Predicts 8.4% Growth in Online Holiday Sales, Driven by Discounting

Adobe expects U.S. online sales to hit a record $240.8 billion this holiday shopping season (covering the period from Nov. 1 to Dec. 31), representing 8.4% growth year-over-year. Shopping on mobile devices also is expected to hit a new milestone, growing 12.8% YoY to contribute a record $128.1 billion, which would represent a 53.2% share of online spend this season […]
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Future of Marketing: Part One

Today, we’re kicking off a special two-part series answering your questions about all things marketing.  Scott puts on his professor hat and answers your questions surrounding common marketing misconceptions, the power of community-driven marketing, and what the future holds for the industry.  Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Subscribe to No Mercy / No Malice Buy “The […]
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