Sustainability

Articles about sustainability efforts in retail and CPG.

  1. Corporate Strategy

Patagonia Joins Sustainable Packaging Initiative, Seeks Non-Tree-Based Solutions

Patagonia has joined the Pack4Good sustainability initiative from Canopy as it seeks next-generation packaging solutions that are made from non-tree sources such as agricultural waste and non-forest alternative fibers. The retailer already uses 100% recycled content for its packaging and catalogs but is seeking solutions that significantly reduce reliance on primary forest resources. Zara parent […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

The Next Big Thing in Retail Foodservice: Where Consumers Are Heading

  Retail foodservice is undergoing a seismic shift, driven by changing consumer preferences, technological advancements, and the desire for convenience without compromising quality according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. As the industry evolves, certain sectors are emerging as the frontrunners, attracting consumers in droves and setting the stage for […]
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  1. Retailer Media

Why Accurate Retail Media Measurement Is Now Non-Negotiable | DSI

“If manufacturers don’t have that shopping list of what it is that they want in return for their investment, they’re effectively giving money [away for] free.” — Gregor Murray, Vice President of Strategy, Digital Commerce Global The retail media business is booming, with ad spend in the category expected to grow to nearly $130 billion […]
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  1. Media & Marketing

Inflation and Private Label with NielsenIQ’s Steve Zurek

The CPGGUYS are joined in this episode by Steve Zurek, VP of thought leadership at NielsenIQ. Sri and Steve have a debate and dialogue on private label leadership, the current inflationary trends and the display pressure of the store environment and a reality check on what’s really true at retail vs sensationalizing the outcomes.Find Steve […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

The cloud hosting dilemma: navigating the options for your business

Deciding on cloud hosting for your business can feel like venturing into a labyrinth of technical jargon and endless options. With promises of scalability, cost-efficiency, and security, the cloud offers undeniable benefits, but how do you choose the right path for your business? The truth is, cloud hosting isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution. Different businesses have […]
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  1. Media & Marketing

Marketers Need Authority To Build Profitable Brands

Strong brands produce significant, sustainable value for the firm. There is no real debate about this fact. The value of a brand can also be readily measured: it is the price premium the brand commands relative to a comparable unbranded product. And, unlike other easily imitated product or service differences, like quality and price, a […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Mapped: America’s Best Universities, by Region

See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Mapped: America’s Best Universities, by Region 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. This map shows America’s best universities by census division, using […]
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  1. Agencies & Vendors

Sustainability Begins with the Circular Economy

Sustainability Begins with the Circular Economy Anonymous (not verified) Thu, 09/05/2024 – 12:34pm By Thomas Borders, VP & GM, Product Lifecycle Solutions: A Common Misconception Before delving into a discussion on the circular economy, I think a quick level set is in order since “sustainability” and “circular economy” are often used interchangeably. While these terms […]
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  1. Corporate Strategy

Is Your Vision Guiding Or Misguiding Your Strategy?

Here’s one of the most popular and least effective management methods: a strategy template that starts with a company’s Vision and Mission and cascades down to Strategies and Objectives. This strategy template has many problems, such as not mentioning customers’ priorities or your competitive strengths (these should be foundational!). It often produces vague, generic results […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

Retailers’ Secret Weapon for Holiday Success: Server-Side Tagging

E-commerce holiday spending reached an impressive peak of $1.17 trillion in 2023, up 3 percent from 2022. If this trend continues — as many analysts expect — then retailers are in for a challenging but lucrative 2024 season. Retailers’ obstacle (or their opportunity) will be to capitalize on increased consumer spending while heeding shifting consumer […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Catching up with Confer With: these are our biggest retail technology articles on LinkedIn this week

We’re big fans of LinkedIn and are busy building an amazing community of retail tech enthusiasts on the social media platform. As we head towards the 20,000 followers mark, these are the articles that are currently on their radars, including Partridge Jewellers, Red Ant, East of England Co-op, RELEX Solutions, Iceland, Oh Polly, Order Editing, […]
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  1. Channel: Ecommerce & Digital

Stability AI’s best image generating models now in Amazon Bedrock

Starting today, you can use three new text-to-image models from Stability AI in Amazon Bedrock: Stable Image Ultra, Stable Diffusion 3 Large, and Stable Image Core. These models greatly improve performance in multi-subject prompts, image quality, and typography and can be used to rapidly generate high-quality visuals for a wide range of use cases across marketing, […]
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  1. Merchandising

Sustainable Plastic Packaging Market – Shaping the Future of Packaging

In the face of increasing environmental concerns, the demand for sustainable plastic packaging is rapidly growing, making it one of the most dynamic segments of the global packaging industry. As consumers and governments push for greener alternatives, companies worldwide are pivoting towards innovative solutions that balance functionality, cost, and environmental impact.
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  1. Agencies & Vendors

What Can You Expect from Your RangeMe Subscription?

Whether you are a startup brand looking to get your products into retail or foodservice for the first time, or a more established brand looking to expand your distribution, at some point, you will come across RangeMe and ask yourself, “Is a RangeMe subscription worth it?” The purpose of this post is to give you […]
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  1. Partnerships & Alt Profit

Spar South West’s FareShare partnership distributes equivalent of 32,000 meals

Spar South West’s primary distributor, Appleby Westward, is reporting an impact on the fight against food waste and hunger in its trading area thanks to its partnership with FareShare South West and Gregorys Logistics. The partnership officially began at the start of 2024, but the… This story continues at Spar South West’s FareShare partnership distributes […]
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  1. Trends & External Forces

U.S. elections are won in the media first. How will candidates use their political advertising dollars?

It’s an election year in the U.S., and the stakes couldn’t be higher. Political advertising spending in 2024 was already forecasted to leap past previous records, and the recent assassination attempt on Donald Trump and President Joe Biden’s unexpected exit have injected new energy—and funds—into the race at the top of the ticket, and a […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

The FIVE Pillars Driving Grocerant Adoption: A Modern Foodservice Success Story

  At the intersection of today’s consumers and food sales success Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® believes that in today’s dynamic retail landscape, where consumer behavior is continuously evolving, the grocerant niche—characterized by hand-held, ready-to-eat (RTE), and heat-and-eat fresh prepared foods—has surged to the forefront. What was once a peripheral […]
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  1. Data & Insights

Fossil Boosts Site Visit Revenue 14% with AI-Powered Customer Insights

Watchmaker Fossil Group’s Canadian subsidiary has boosted its online sales volume, including a 14% increase in revenue per site visit, by leveraging an AI-powered solution that analyzes and predicts customer behaviors. The Metrical solution uses customer insights to offer targeted incentives designed to help convert visitors into customers. Fossil used the Metrical tool to offer […]
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  1. Trends & External Forces

The Healthcare Innovation Company’s Value-Based Care Summit

The Healthcare Innovation Company’s Value-Based Care Summit In-Person Event | October 28 – 29, 2024 in Washington, DC Use promo code VBCDC to save $100. Register Today. Download the brochure. The Value-Based Care Summit, produced by The Healthcare Innovation Company (thINc), brings together healthcare providers, health plans, pharmaceutical companies/manufacturers, and regulatory and legislative leaders to […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

Fresh Meal and Meal Component Discovery: A Disruptive Force

  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 […]
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  1. Operations & Supply Chain

Blue Diamond Growers Cracks the Supply Chain ‘Nut,’ Saves $1 Million in Annual Transportation Costs

Businesses across multiple industries have felt the intense supply chain pressures brought on by COVID for nearly five years now. As a result, 86.2% of businesses have spent the last few years working to “de-risk” their supply chains, according to the National Association of Manufacturers. Blue Diamond Growers, the world’s largest almond cooperative, has been […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

Dollar General sees ‘cash-strapped consumer,’ cuts guidance

​[[{“value”:” Dollar General’s second quarter net sales rose 4.2% year over year to $10.2 billion, up from $9.8 billion, the company said in a Thursday earnings announcement. However, net income fell 20.2% to $374.2 million from $468.8 million. Top line income and a nearly flat same-store sales were below expectations, CEO Todd Vasos said. Growth […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

Grocerant Niche Adoption Now Driven by Gen Z: Are Legacy Chains Falling Behind?

  Dinner decisions are increasingly dynamic and evolving, driven by shifting consumer behaviors according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. Remarkably, by noon, only 25% of consumers know what’s for dinner, and by 4 PM, that figure climbs to just over 50%. This uncertainty presents a significant opportunity for those […]
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  1. Data & Insights

Conversion Rates, Revenue, and CX

As Labor Day approaches, it’s the perfect time to reflect on last year’s performance to anticipate what we might expect this year. In this newsletter, we’ll dive into key insights on conversion rates, revenue trends, and traffic patterns in the furniture and mattress industries during the holiday weekend. Additionally, we’ll explore the latest challenges in […]
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  1. Trends & External Forces

Electric Vehicles and Fuel Cell Vehicles: Shaping the Future of Transportation

Introduction: Fuel cell vehicles (FCVs) and electric vehicles (EVs) are driving the global automobile industry’s transition to a more sustainable future. As environmental concerns increase and countries worldwide work to impose stronger emissions laws, there has never been more demand for cleaner, greener transportation options. This change aims to reshape the future of transportation, not […]
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Walmart Tops List of Leading US Retailers By 2023 Sales

Walmart leads Forrester’s 2023 US retailer ranking, with Amazon in second. The top 10, representing 38% of total retail sales, remain unchanged from 2022. Walmart has once again secured the top position in Forrester’s annual ranking of the 67 largest US retailers (ranked by 2023 US net retail sales), with Amazon following closely in second […]
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