Data & Insights Keys to Success: The 3 Dualities. Successful leaders, teams and companies that endure over the long run seek to find ways to balance, unite and integrate opposing dualities into a harmonic and flexible approach that leverage opposing tendencies without merging or averaging them. Here are three key dualities we should all become masters of managing whether it be personally or for […] Rishad Tobaccowala March 17, 2024March 17, 2024 6 min read Technology & InnovationData & InsightsAILegal & CriminalStreamingResults & InvestmentGeneral BusinessMarketing: Social MediaPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Digital MediaDept. Toys & GamesDept. NonfoodWeather 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value The Weekly Closeout: Dollar Tree to add $7 items and Bath & Body Works teams up with Netflix The dollar store is expanding its multiprice assortment, while the personal care retailer debuted a “Bridgerton” collection as part of a yearlong partnership. RetailDive March 16, 2024March 16, 2024 < 1 min read StreamingDollar TreeMerchandisingPartnerships 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Will Search Engine Traffic Really Drop 25% by 2026, As Gartner Predicts? Late last month, Gartner made a stunning prediction, forecasting an imminent and dramatic decline in search engine traffic. “By 2026, traditional search engine volume will drop 25%,” the research firm said. “with search marketing losing market share to AI chatbots and other virtual agents.” The prediction seemed aggressive, especially given that Microsoft Bing — with its […] Bigtechnology March 15, 2024March 15, 2024 7 min read Technology & InnovationAIBigTechPredictions and ForecastsData & InsightsStore LocationAmazonInsight ProvidersPodcastsChatGPTGoogleMarketing: VoiceMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: BroadcastStrategyTikTokStreamingConsumersVendorsExecutivesGovernmentOperations & Supply ChainESG and CSR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Advertising budgets are shifting due to privacy legislation, signal loss, IAB finds Channels that leverage first-party data like CTV, retail media and social media are benefiting as the data landscape evolves. MarketingDive March 14, 2024March 14, 2024 < 1 min read Data & InsightsMarketing: Retail MediaStreamingPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Social MediaESG and CSR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Need to Know: What is advanced audience targeting and why is it important? Have you ever received an ad that felt incredibly specific? One that seems to understand exactly what stage of life you’re in and the kind of items you’re looking to buy? That is advanced audience targeting at work. Follow along as we break down what advanced audiences are, why they matter and how they’re changing […] Nielsen March 12, 2024March 12, 2024 5 min read Data & InsightsBig DataInsight ProvidersConsumersMarketing: BroadcastPredictions and ForecastsStrategyPartnershipsMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationStreamingTikTokDeliveryDept. BeverageMarketing: UGCMarketing: VoiceSustainabilityThick DataAI 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing HSN Evolves Video Commerce Across Channels, From Cable to TikTok In episode 443 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Rob Robillard, chief merchandising officer of HSN, a leading interactive and lifestyle retailer that is part of Qurate Retail Group. Listen in as Robillard provides an overview of HSN’s history in enabling video commerce and live shopping (1:00), the retailer’s increased focus on streaming […] Joe Keenan March 12, 2024March 12, 2024 2 min read Dept. HBCDept. Natural / OrganicMerchandisingShoppersMarketing: Social MediaTikTokHealth & WellnessOperations & Supply ChainExecutivesStreamingAcquisitionStrategyTechnology & InnovationDept. NonfoodMarketing: Digital MediaMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionData & InsightsPartnershipsPodcasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Michaels Puts Makers in the Spotlight for New Ad Campaign, In-Store Selling Pilot Michaels has launched a new brand campaign and in-store selling activation to shine a spotlight on its MakerPlace by Michaels online marketplace. MakerPlace by Michaels was designed to be an Etsy challenger of sorts, creating a space for “makers” to connect with shoppers and sell their handmade goods. It also serves as a destination for […] Retail TouchPoints March 8, 2024March 8, 2024 2 min read Marketing: In StoreMarketing: Social MediaBrick and MortarShoppersStrategyPredictions and ForecastsStreamingMarketing: Digital MediaPartnershipsMerchandisingData & InsightsExecutivesESG and CSRDept. NonfoodPress Release 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Warner Bros. Discovery’s Max to Crack Down on Password Sharing The streaming service will soon end password sharing, and users will have to get their own accounts. RetailWire March 7, 2024March 7, 2024 < 1 min read StreamingMarketing: Digital Media 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Target Primes New Paid Membership Program Following in the footsteps of Amazon Prime and Walmart+, Target announced the launching of Target Circle 360, a new paid membership program described by the company as “a new paid membership that includes unlimited free same-day delivery for orders over $35 in as little as an hour with no delivery fees or markups, free two-day […] MorningNewsBeat March 6, 2024March 6, 2024 2 min read TargetDeliveryMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationAmazonWalmartPricing & PromotionsOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: In StoreConsumersShoppersStreamingDept. FuelKrogerPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Digital Media 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces EU Hits Apple With $2 Billion Antitrust Fine In a landmark decision, Apple faced a hefty fine of 1.84 billion euros, marking its first violation of EU competition regulations. The penalty stems from allegations of hindering competition in the music streaming market through App Store restrictions. RetailWire March 5, 2024March 5, 2024 < 1 min read CompetitionLegal & CriminalGovernmentStreamingMarketing: Digital Media 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights The Best Visualizations of January on the Voronoi App At the end of 2023, we publicly launched Voronoi, our free new data discovery app! The initial response from both users and creators has been incredible. Just days ago, we hit a milestone of 1 million in-app views, and there are already hundreds of interesting visualizations to discover, many of which will not be published […] Visual Capitalist March 4, 2024March 4, 2024 3 min read Predictions and ForecastsTechnology & InnovationAIData & InsightsEconomyGoogleData VisualizationWeatherTikTokThick DataStreamingMarketing: Social Media 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Inside the Crisis at Google It’s not like artificial intelligence caught Sundar Pichai off guard. I remember sitting in the audience in January 2018 when the Google CEO said it was as profound as electricity and fire. His proclamation stunned the San Francisco audience that day, so bullish it still seems a bit absurd, and it underscores how bizarre it […] Bigtechnology March 2, 2024March 2, 2024 5 min read Technology & InnovationAIGoogleBigTechData & InsightsPredictions and ForecastsAmazonPodcastsMarketing: Social MediaExecutivesChatGPTAssociatesLegal & CriminalMarketing: BroadcastMarketing: VoiceStore LocationStreamingAutonomous VehiclesESG and CSRVendorsGovernmentInclusivityInsight ProvidersStrategy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights How audience measurement innovation benefits the media industry The media ecosystem is changing—70.6% of U.S. TV homes have a smart TV, up from 62.3% two years ago1. With widespread connected TV (CTV) adoption2 and increasing high-speed internet availability, new ways of watching have introduced new (and bigger) data sets. Innovations in audience measurement are critical to keep pace with audiences’ evolving media habits. […] Nielsen March 1, 2024March 1, 2024 5 min read Big DataData & InsightsMarketing: BroadcastInsight ProvidersTechnology & InnovationMarketing: UGCConsumersPredictions and ForecastsDept. NonfoodStreamingMarketing: OOHMarketing: Social MediaDept. Natural / OrganicOperations & Supply ChainStrategyMarketing: Digital MediaAgencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Qurate Retail Group looks to streaming growth as Q4 revenue declines The company this week also announced that QVC U.S. chief merchant Stacy Bowe is HSN’s new president. RetailDive February 29, 2024February 29, 2024 < 1 min read StreamingMarketing: Digital MediaExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Tubi refreshes brand to build on momentum with young, diverse audiences The most-watched free ad-supported streaming service in the U.S. rolled out sonic branding and a more vibrant visual style. MarketingDive February 29, 2024February 29, 2024 < 1 min read StreamingMarketing: Digital MediaMarketing: Brand 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Dick’s enlists Kathryn Hahn, Will Arnett to showcase e-commerce convenience A new ad campaign features streaming buys on Amazon and Netflix and nods to trendy products like the Stanley tumbler. RetailDive February 28, 2024February 28, 2024 < 1 min read StreamingMarketing: Digital MediaAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Customers Paying for Netflix Through Apple Could Lose Access to Their Accounts Netflix customers who pay through Apple’s App Store could soon be directed to change their payment method to prevent losing access to their account on the platform. RetailWire February 28, 2024February 28, 2024 < 1 min read Streaming 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Your Views: No Real Future MNB reader Rich Heiland had a thought about out continuing conversation about CVS’s shortcomings: I consider drug stores a commodity. None of them do anything to distinguish themselves from one another in any significant way. I live in a downtown area. There is a Rite-Aid a block or so away. I go there. If there […] MorningNewsBeat February 26, 2024February 26, 2024 5 min read Brick and MortarWalmartPredictions and ForecastsConsumersAssociatesMergersAlbertsons / SafewayShoppersDept. PerimeterDept. FreshKrogerGovernmentCompetitionRegional GroceryGhost KitchenEconomyAmazonCVSSoutheastern GrocersAcquisitionWhole FoodsExecutivesPackagingDept. GroceryHealth & WellnessMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMerchandisingStreamingRite AidTargetWakefernAgenciesAhold DelhaizeDept. Natural / OrganicOperations & Supply Chain 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retailer Media Walmart-Vizio deal raises fresh concerns about retail media walled gardens While the acquisition gives Walmart a leg up in retail media’s growing CTV race, it could shrink options for brands reliant on Vizio’s data sets. MarketingDive February 23, 2024February 23, 2024 < 1 min read Marketing: Retail MediaWalmartDept. FreshAcquisitionStreamingData & Insights 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Cybersecurity Best Practice: Check Your Physical Security Devices The Akamai 2023 State of the Internet report revealed that retail continues to be the most targeted industry for cyberattacks, accounting for over 14 billion observed incursions. Risks from cyber threats including fraud, account takeovers, malware, ransomware, compromised business emails and data breaches all begin with an initial breach. Any device connected to a retailer’s […] Retail TouchPoints February 23, 2024February 23, 2024 4 min read Technology & InnovationLegal & CriminalGovernmentData & InsightsDept. NonfoodPartnershipsGamingCannabisMarketing: Social MediaVendorsPredictions and ForecastsResults & InvestmentHealth & WellnessStreamingTargetTech: IoTDept. HBCMarketing: UGCAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing FuboTV Files Lawsuit Against Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Fox FuboTV, a sports streaming platform, has taken legal action to halt a collaborative effort by Disney’s ESPN, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Fox. This move aims to thwart the partners’ plan of offering a bundled sports streaming package, which Fubo claims promotes illegal market manipulation and undermines its competitors. RetailWire February 21, 2024February 21, 2024 < 1 min read Legal & CriminalStreamingMarketing: Digital MediaPartnerships 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Colder weather and NFL playoffs drive increased TV usage in January Audiences stream a record 40.8 billion viewing minutes on Jan. 13, 2024 Chilly weather, coupled with the excitement of the NFL playoffs, helped boost total TV viewership 3.7% in January. While historically characteristic for the month, the uptick was perhaps more noteworthy because it was 1.4% above its level last year—a reporting period that was […] Nielsen February 20, 2024February 20, 2024 5 min read StreamingMarketing: Digital MediaMarketing: BroadcastWeatherInsight ProvidersBig DataData & InsightsPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Social MediaData VisualizationMarketing: UGCGamingHoliday & EventsAmazonConsumersDeliveryDept. FuelDept. NonfoodDept. Toys & GamesInclusivityMarketing: Loyalty & Subscription 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Walmart buys Vizio for $2.3B as retail media race turns to streaming The deal helps Walmart catch up with Amazon and comes as its U.S. advertising unit grew revenue by 30% in fiscal 2024. MarketingDive February 20, 2024February 20, 2024 < 1 min read StreamingMarketing: Retail MediaWalmartMarketing: Digital MediaPredictions and ForecastsAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing 2 things I’m focused on for 2024: PBCPG & Live-Streaming The post 2 things I’m focused on for 2024: PBCPG & Live-Streaming appeared first on Gary Vaynerchuk. Gary Vaynerchuk February 16, 2024February 16, 2024 < 1 min read StreamingPredictions and ForecastsGeneral BusinessMarketing: Digital Media 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Mexican Regulators Order Amazon To Reveal Its Algorithms The Associated Press reports that Amazon has been ordered by Mexico’s Federal Commission on Economic Competition (COFECE) to reveal its algorithms and inform vendors on the platform “of all the variables and factors that are taken into consideration in selecting promoted items, to encourage certainty and transparency.” In addition, COFECE is ordering Amazon to “wall […] MorningNewsBeat February 15, 2024February 15, 2024 2 min read AmazonInternational - North AmericaCompetitionStreamingDeliveryVendorsMarketing: Digital MediaMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionOperations & Supply ChainPredictions and ForecastsStrategyEconomyTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Agencies & Vendors 4 Product Submissions, 4 Buyer Meetings, 4 Deals: How GearHaul Did it with RangeMe One of the benefits of being a RangeMe Starter or Premium subscriber brand is the opportunity to submit products to buyers who have immediate, limited-time opportunities that take place throughout the year. During these campaigns, retailers, distributors and foodservice operators invite brands that meet specific criteria to submit their products to be considered for placement […] RangeMe February 15, 2024February 15, 2024 8 min read VendorsMarketing: Social MediaDept. NonfoodLowesShoppersWalmartBrick and MortarDept. GroceryDept. FuelCompetitionTractor Supply CompanyESG and CSRTechnology & InnovationData & InsightsMerchandisingConsumersMarketing: BroadcastBOPISMarketing: Retail MediaMeta (Facebook)StreamingAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Reaching voters with radio Case study Reaching voters with radio In a crowded market for political ads, radio offers an advantage Contact us Case study Reaching voters with radio In a crowded market for political ads, radio offers an advantage Contact us Introduction Understand the reach of radio with U.S. voters During election years in the U.S., political campaigns […] Nielsen February 15, 2024February 15, 2024 5 min read Big DataInsight ProvidersMarketing: BroadcastMarketing: Social MediaPredictions and ForecastsGovernmentData & InsightsMarketing: In StorePricing & PromotionsStreamingPress ReleaseKraftHeinzStrategyESG and CSRTargetTrends: Marketing 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Amazon Prime Subscriber Files Lawsuit Over Ads on Prime Video A California-based Amazon Prime subscriber recently filed a class action lawsuit against the company over its implementation of advertisements on Prime Video. RetailWire February 14, 2024February 14, 2024 < 1 min read AmazonStreamingMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionLegal & Criminal 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Your Views: Finally MNB reader Doug Galli has a reaction to my argument that while Amazon may try to steer shoppers to products with higher margins, so do many retailers: Kevin, you are correct on this point of how retailers “merchandise” and market their respective stores. You work to steer customers toward higher margin products, which might not […] MorningNewsBeat February 14, 2024February 14, 2024 8 min read ShoppersAmazonTech: CashierlessStreamingBrick and MortarWalmartMerchandisingOperations & Supply ChainConsumersTargetMarketing: BroadcastDept. ApparelExecutivesCOVID19Marketing: Digital MediaDept. NonfoodPredictions and ForecastsResults & InvestmentInternationalEconomyCompetitionDeliveryRegional GroceryCostcoData & InsightsMarketing: UGCGovernmentDept. PaperAssociatesTechnology & InnovationStrategyStart UpsLegal & CriminalHealth & Wellness 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Amazon Sued Over Unilateral Imposition Of Ad-Free Video Tier The Hollywood Reporter writes that “Amazon is facing a lawsuit accusing it of misleading Prime subscribers by charging them an additional fee to stream movies and TV shows without ads.” The proposed class action suit, filed in California federal court, “claims breach of contract and violations of state consumer protection laws on behalf of users […] MorningNewsBeat February 13, 2024February 20, 2024 3 min read AmazonConsumersGovernmentStreamingCompetitionMarketing: BroadcastLegal & CriminalTechnology & InnovationMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Trends & External Forces Court sets late August start date for hearing on Kroger-Albertsons merger A federal judge in Oregon will decide during the proceeding whether to grant the FTC’s request to block the transaction. Written by Grocery Dive March 12, 2024March 14, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Channel: Restaurants Department & Category Department: Consumer Durables Department: Food Department: Nonfood ESG Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Merchandising Kids Like to Go Out to Eat ask Chuck E. Cheese Don’t want to cook, don’t want to do dishes, well according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® your kids don’t want you hear you complain about cooking dinner either. Chuck E. Cheese has a new program for that has a great chance to make the entire family happy according […] Written by Grocerant Guru March 11, 2024March 14, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Corporate Finance Publix reports 49% growth in net earnings in FY23 US supermarket chain Publix has reported net earnings of $4.3bn in FY23, marking a 49% increase from FY22’s $2.9bn. The post Publix reports 49% growth in net earnings in FY23 appeared first on Retail Insight Network. Written by Retail Insights Network March 8, 2024March 8, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Corporate Finance Media & Marketing Agencies & Vendors Data & Insights Trends & External Forces Target Q4 2023 Earnings Recap Target reported Q4 and 2023 financial results at its annual investor day on March 5, 2024. Quarterly comp performance improved sequentially from Q2 to Q4, but 2023 ended with comps down -3.7%. Profitability outperformed expectations as the company realized $2B of operating income growth in 2023 and reported notable gross margin improvements. The stock was […] Written by The Harvest Group March 8, 2024March 8, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces CPG: Food Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Channel: Grocery Channel: Mass Department & Category Department: Beverage Department: Food Department: HBC Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Corporate Strategy Corporate Finance ESG Partnerships & Alt Profit Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Retail Operations Associates & Employees Operations & Supply Chain Owned Brands (Private Label) Stores & Formats Kroger Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2023 Results, Announces Guidance for 2024 Comments from Chairman and CEO Rodney McMullen. "Kroger achieved strong 2023 results, in line with our long-term growth model and built upon three consecutive years of historic growth. Written by Kroger March 7, 2024March 8, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked