Technology & Innovation What Emerging Retail Trends Savvy Retailers Should Monitor In an era defined by rapid transformation and technological innovation, the retail sector finds itself at the forefront of adaptation and change. Staying ahead of emerging trends is about setting the pace and leveraging new opportunities to outstrip competitors. For savvy retailers, this means continuously monitoring developments across multiple fronts, from experiential shopping to advanced […] TotalRetail April 22, 2024April 23, 2024 3 min read Technology & InnovationAIConsumersShoppersESG and CSRData & InsightsCustomer ExperienceSustainabilityPartnershipsTech: AR and VRDept. NonfoodTrends: RetailAssociatesOperations & Supply ChainBig DataMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationMetaverseMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: UGCThick DataPredictions and ForecastsPop UpsHealth & WellnessMarketing: In Store 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Love.com’s CMO on Tapping Into the Conscious Shopping Trend In episode 449 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews John Agnew, chief marketing officer at Love.com, an online marketplace focused on sustainable, healthy products and charitable giving. Listen in as Agnew provides an overview of the company (0:55), discusses the conscious shopping trend (1:40), the consumer behaviors Love.com is trying to tap into […] TotalRetail April 22, 2024April 23, 2024 < 1 min read Trends: ShoppingExecutivesStrategyAcquisitionSustainabilityShoppersPodcastsPhilanthropyMarketing: Social MediaDept. ApparelConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Generative AI Will Not Fulfill Your Autonomous SOC Hopes (Or Even Your Demo Dreams) All the flashiest demos of generative AI show chatbots that can query the enterprise environment for just about anything imaginable. Want to know all the vulnerabilities you have? How many devices are unprotected on the network? Whether you’ve been hit with Scattered Spider in the last six months? Well then, Security Wingman™, Caroline™, Scorpio™, or […] Forrester April 22, 2024April 24, 2024 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationAITrends: TechSustainability 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Wrangler, M&S, Anthropologie and More Mark Earth Day with New Sustainability Initiatives Brands have been touting their green credentials and launching new initiatives all month in the leadup to Earth Day, and those efforts have peaked now that that April 22 has arrived. Among the brands that saved their announcements for the day itself are Kering, Marks & Spencer, Wrangler, Asics and Anthropologie, all of which showcased […] Retail TouchPoints April 22, 2024April 22, 2024 6 min read SustainabilityConsumersDept. ApparelPartnershipsPackagingInternational - UKPhilanthropyShoppersHoliday & EventsPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Social MediaHealth & WellnessTechnology & InnovationDept. BeverageInternationalExecutivesReturnsMarketing: In StoreOperations & Supply ChainBrick and MortarRecommerceDeliveryThick DataWalmartESG and CSRDept. NonfoodDept. Natural / OrganicData & InsightsAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Nonfood Earth Day Highlights Plastic Problem Modern supermarkets are no strangers to plastic. From bagged bananas to single-use pouches of baby food, plastic has found its way into nearly every aisle. Judith Enck, a former EPA regional administrator and current head of Beyond Plastics, finds this trend concerning. RetailWire April 22, 2024April 22, 2024 < 1 min read SustainabilityHoliday & EventsDept. GroceryDept. Baby 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Oregon’s Market of Choice Embraces Sustainable Dry Farming In a significant step toward sustainability, Oregon’s family-owned Market of Choice has teamed up with the Dry Farming Institute to boost dry farming practices in the region. RetailWire April 22, 2024April 22, 2024 < 1 min read Sustainability 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category How and Where Consumers Buy Fast Meals is Evolving It’s at the intersection of yesterday fast-food restaurant and playground and time starved consumers that today’s consumers is opting for fresh food fast and simple according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. The drive-thru has been a fast-food staple for decades, but the way we get our burgers and […] Grocerant Guru April 21, 2024April 21, 2024 3 min read Dept. GroceryConsumersData & InsightsTechnology & InnovationMarketing: Social MediaDept. FreshRestaurantsDeliveryMarketing: BrandSustainabilityPredictions and ForecastsFood DeliveryESG and CSRTwitterDept. DairyConsultingMeta (Facebook)Dept. PerimeterDept. RefrigeratedEconomyDept. BeverageCOVID19Dept. FrozenHealth & WellnessPartnershipsPricing & PromotionsStrategyTrends: Food and BeverageUnilever 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Top Ten Suppliers Shaping the Global Synthetic Biology Market Synthetic biology is a multidisciplinary field of science that combines engineering principles with biology to create new biological systems or to redesign existing natural systems. It involves creating artificial biological systems for practical uses in energy, medicine, and the environment. The main aim is to design biological systems for specific tasks, using genetic engineering to […] BCC Research April 19, 2024April 19, 2024 < 1 min read SustainabilityMarketing: Social MediaDept. Natural / Organic 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
International New bottled water with environmental credentials Every 500ml bottle of Neo Wtr, produced by Brookfield Drinks, is made using discarded plastic that has been collected along coastlines at-risk of ocean plastic pollution. With a fully recyclable bottle, label, and cap, Neo Wtr is a Somerset-sourced spring water, bottled in the UK.… This story continues at New bottled water with environmental credentials […] Talking Retail April 19, 2024April 19, 2024 < 1 min read SustainabilityESG and CSRDept. BeveragePredictions and ForecastsInternational - UK 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
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. RetailDive April 18, 2024April 18, 2024 < 1 min read ReturnsSustainabilityDept. Sporting goodsDept. Nonfood 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Retailers Gain Control of Their Sustainability Goals as the ESG Storm Clouds Start to Gather Over Operations Using event-driven architecture (EDA), retailers must link essential data at speed and scale throughout their ecosystems near and far to come to grips with now essential environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting in three key areas. 1. Dead Heading — Optimizing Transportation/Emissions on Every Journey When it comes to transportation within the retail sector, any […] TotalRetail April 18, 2024April 18, 2024 < 1 min read ESG and CSRSustainabilityOperations & Supply ChainData & Insights 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables Corporate Social Responsibility: What Retailers Need to Know Corporate social responsibility (CSR), once a differentiator for brands, is now the norm. Today’s consumers expect those they do business with, including retailers, will have positive impacts on the world. In fact, Gen Z consumers are three times as likely to say that the “purpose of business is to serve communities and society” rather than […] TotalRetail April 17, 2024April 24, 2024 3 min read ConsumersESG and CSRInclusivitySustainabilityShoppersMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionPartnershipsGovernmentAssociatesPredictions and ForecastsData & InsightsDept. ApparelConsultingCOVID19Dept. FreshDeliveryDept. FrozenThick DataEconomyExecutivesMarketing: BrandResults & InvestmentStrategyDept. PerimeterAgencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables Walmart teams with Jessica Simpson on apparel line BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart is collaborating with celebrity Jessica Simpson’s apparel brand on a new collection of women’s clothing, swimwear and jewelry, including many items designed exclusively for Walmart. “I am so excited to partner with Walmart to bring our collection to a whole new group of dynamic and beautiful customers,” said Jessica Simpson. “Walmart […] MMR April 17, 2024April 17, 2024 2 min read Dept. ApparelWalmartShoppersSustainabilityPartnershipsExecutivesBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Merchandising New look for Boost A total brand refresh sees modern new pack designs introduced across all Boost products in energy, sports and iced coffee drinks categories. Functional drinks brand Boost Drinks has announced the launch of its new packaging that “leaps off the shelf”. The revised pack designs are… This story continues at New look for Boost Or just […] Talking Retail April 17, 2024April 17, 2024 < 1 min read PackagingSustainabilityPredictions and ForecastsMerchandisingDept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Nominations open for Self-Care Marketing Awards WASHINGTON – The Health In Hand Foundation is now accepting nominations for its 2024 U.S. Self-Care Marketing Awards. Winners will be announced at the ninth annual Health In Hand Foundation Gala on Nov. 13 at The Bellevue Hotel in Philadelphia. At this year’s Gala, the Health In Hand Foundation will present the 2024 U.S. Self-Care […] MMR April 17, 2024April 17, 2024 2 min read Health & WellnessPredictions and ForecastsESG and CSRMarketing: Social MediaSustainabilityTechnology & InnovationConsumersMarketing: BrandKraftHeinzDept. HBCExecutivesDept. OTCInclusivity 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Finance Saks.com snags up to $60M in additional liquidity The infusion from Pathlight Capital and Bank of America will bolster the luxury online player’s financial position in a “challenging macro-environment.” RetailDive April 16, 2024April 16, 2024 < 1 min read Results & InvestmentSustainability 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats How Malls Are Making a Comeback in 2024 Shopping Centers have proved their resilience over the past couple of years, staging an impressive comeback following the back-to-back challenges of COVID restrictions and inflation. But although foot traffic is bouncing back, shopping habits are changing — and leading malls are trying new tactics to draw consumers through their doors. Analyzing location intelligence metrics for […] TotalRetail April 16, 2024April 17, 2024 3 min read Brick and MortarTechnology & InnovationAIConsumersPredictions and ForecastsStore LocationCOVID19Pop UpsDeliveryOperations & Supply ChainAssociatesData & InsightsWeatherEconomyDept. FuelHoliday & EventsMarketing: In StoreShoppersSustainability 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Planet Fitness shares fall as company announces new CEO, though analysts see upside Planet Fitness has appointed a new CEO effective June 10 after a monthslong search for new leadership. CNBC April 16, 2024April 16, 2024 < 1 min read SustainabilityHealth & WellnessExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass From Reusable to Recycled: Walmart Canada Pilots Program Giving New Life to Blue Bags Walmart Canada, in partnership with TerraCycle, will mark Earth Day on April 22 with a “Fresh Start” Day of Action, encouraging consumers to recycle their used blue Walmart shopping bags as part of a free national recycling pilot program. TerraCycle will launder usable bags and donate them for reuse by charity partners; bags that are […] Retail TouchPoints April 16, 2024April 16, 2024 2 min read SustainabilityWalmartInternational - North AmericaDeliveryPartnershipsMarketing: Social MediaOperations & Supply ChainPhilanthropyConsumersPredictions and ForecastsHoliday & EventsExecutivesDept. GroceryDept. FreshStore Location 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights The Grocerant Guru: Unveiling the Efficiency Engine of the Future – The Rise of Grocerants Steven Johnson is the Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. He has spent years dissecting the ever-evolving food industry landscape. Today, he wants to delve into a niche that’s not only thriving but fundamentally transforming how we source, prepare, and consume food: the grocerant niche. For the uninitiated, grocerants are establishments including […] Grocerant Guru April 16, 2024April 16, 2024 3 min read Data & InsightsDept. GroceryRestaurantsDept. FreshPredictions and ForecastsAssociatesDept. Fresh PreparedDept. DeliShoppersOperations & Supply ChainCustomer ExperienceInternationalSustainabilityBrick and MortarDept. PerimeterMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationMarketing: TradeNestle 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit Your Co-op boosts food waste reduction with extended Retail Insight partnership Midcounties Co-operative has announced it will further food waste reduction efforts across its Your Co-op operations, extending its partnership with Retail Insight, provider of store operations execution software. Founded in 1884, Your Co-op is a family of businesses operated by the Midcounties Co-operative, one of… This story continues at Your Co-op boosts food waste reduction […] Talking Retail April 16, 2024April 16, 2024 < 1 min read SustainabilityPartnershipsDept. GroceryOperations & Supply ChainTechnology & InnovationPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Virtual Reality Technologies: A Gateway to Immersive Worlds What is Virtual Reality? Virtual Reality (VR) is a technology that has caught the attention of many in the ever-evolving world of technology. It promises to transport users to immersive digital realms where they can experience and interact with the digital world in ways never seen before. The applications of VR are endless, from gaming […] BCC Research April 15, 2024April 15, 2024 < 1 min read MetaverseTech: AR and VRTechnology & InnovationGamingSustainabilityPricing & PromotionsPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Social MediaHealth & Wellness 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Operations Unlock Omnichannel Customer Loyalty With Composable Commerce Regardless of the time, location or platform that customers choose to interact with their favorite brands, they expect a personalized and engaging experience. And for businesses that can deliver a unified experience, meeting customers’ heightened expectations is a great opportunity to outperform rivals. In fact, 80 percent of customers admit that the experience a company […] TotalRetail April 15, 2024April 24, 2024 3 min read ShoppersOmnichannelCustomer ExperienceDept. NonfoodMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionData & InsightsStrategyPricing & PromotionsTechnology & InnovationMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationMarketing: Social MediaStore LocationBrick and MortarExecutivesMeta (Facebook)Results & InvestmentSustainabilityTikTok 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit Spar South West partners with FareShare to help tackle hunger in local communities In the fight against food waste and hunger, Spar South West’s primary distributor, Appleby Westward, has partnered with FareShare South West and Gregorys Logistics to play a key role in redistributing surplus food to those in need. FareShare South West collects extra food from businesses… This story continues at Spar South West partners with FareShare […] Talking Retail April 15, 2024April 15, 2024 < 1 min read PartnershipsDept. GrocerySustainabilityPredictions and ForecastsOperations & Supply Chain 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Aisles Abroad: Spotlighting Ahold Delhaize’s sustainability efforts in Europe From renewable energy to bottle-return vending machines, here’s how the grocery company’s banners abroad have turned to climate-focused innovation. Grocery Dive April 15, 2024April 15, 2024 < 1 min read SustainabilityAhold DelhaizeTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Varun Beverages Taps Solar Power from Two Renewable Energy Firms Varun Beverages, a beverage company, is gearing up to go green with solar energy. The company has revealed plans to harness solar power for its facility in Supa Parner, Sakri, District Dhule, Maharashtra. RetailWire April 14, 2024April 14, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. BeverageSustainability 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Retail Innovation Conference & Expo 2024: The Latest News on Sessions, Speakers & Experiences Are you ready to explore the evolved customer journey? The Retail TouchPoints team is reporting on all the news breaking before, during and after the Retail Innovation Conference & Expo, taking place June 4-6, 2024, at McCormick Place in Chicago. This year, we’ll hear senior-level executives’ perspectives on how customer experiences are evolving as content, […] Retail TouchPoints April 13, 2024April 13, 2024 5 min read Technology & InnovationAIPartnershipsConsumersPredictions and ForecastsExecutivesDept. PetMarketing: Retail MediaMarketing: Social MediaTrends: RetailShoppersIndustry Conferences and EventsDept. BeverageMarketing: In StoreStrategyCustomer ExperienceOmnichannelAcquisitionOperations & Supply ChainLowesESG and CSRData & InsightsMarketing: BroadcastHome DepotMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionPodcastsCannabisDept. ApparelMetaverseTrends: TechCVSSustainabilityRegional GroceryBrick and MortarAlbertsons / SafewayAssociatesHealth & WellnessDept. HBCEconomyDeliveryThick DataFlagship StoresGoogleLegal & CriminalTrends: ConsumerMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationStreamingBankruptcyResults & Investmentsocial commerceTrends: MarketingDept. Fresh 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Making sense of your store data After a big holiday weekend, everyone is always thinking of what can be done better next year. Stay tuned tomorrow for a Presidents’ Day Recap to see how your store compared to the industry average this year. This week, we’re discussing the newest trends in retail, including the use of new technologies and changes in […] Trakwell.ai (formerly Doorcounts) April 13, 2024April 13, 2024 3 min read Data & InsightsTechnology & InnovationAIStore LocationPredictions and ForecastsPackagingShoppersChatGPTConsumersAcquisitionTrends: RetailWalmartMars Inc.SustainabilityHoliday & Events 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Primark President: ‘Our Business is Set Up for People to Grow Into’ Editor’s Note: As the Retail Innovation Conference & Expo (RICE) nears, we’re highlighting recent coverage of some of the speakers and companies that will be taking the stage in Chicago, June 4-6, 2024. Kevin Tulip, President of Primark U.S., will be one of several C-level leaders speaking in the C-Suite Corner, where they’ll delve into the macro […] Retail TouchPoints April 13, 2024April 13, 2024 5 min read AssociatesTechnology & InnovationMarketing: Social MediaBrick and MortarPredictions and ForecastsShoppersMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: Retail MediaMarketing: In StoreInternational - UKIndustry Conferences and EventsSustainabilityTrends: RetailESG and CSRExecutivesMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationThick DataAcquisitionInternationalOmnichannelOperations & Supply ChainHome DepotHealth & WellnessCOVID19Albertsons / SafewayAmazonStore LocationResults & InvestmentEconomyBOPISRegional GroceryCVSMerchandising 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Restaurants KFC an Example of Brand Protectionism Stifling Growth Losing customer relevance is a branding disaster. When a legacy restaurant brand is forced to chase after customer with price it is a sure sign that the brand messaging has been adrift for quite some time according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. Once considered a leader within the grocerant niche KFC and […] Grocerant Guru April 13, 2024April 13, 2024 4 min read RestaurantsData & InsightsMarketing: BrandConsumersDept. GroceryHealth & WellnessTechnology & InnovationShoppersDept. FreshMarketing: In StoreStore LocationCompetitionTargetSustainabilityDept. DeliExecutivesPartnershipsPepsiCoPredictions and ForecastsDept. Fresh PreparedBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Channel: Mass Department: Consumer Durables Department: Nonfood Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Merchandising Operations & Supply Chain Target’s April 2024 Circle Sale was its largest by sales lift Track General Merchandise spending free Access chart in Dash. Target’s April Circle Sale generated 7% more sales than the weekly average in the previous 4 weeks according to Earnest credit card data. This represents a 2 point acceleration in the Circle Sale’s contribution to Target’s topline compared to Target’s October sale. Target Circle is a […] Written by Earnest Research April 25, 2024April 25, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Stores & Formats TikTok Shop customers spend more at lower ticket apparel retailers Download full TikTok Shop report Access TikTok and Panel data in Dash. TikTok Shop customers spent 26% of their apparel wallet on Off-Price Department Stores and 11% on Fast Fashion in the 12-months ended February 2024, compared to 24% and 7% for the average shopper. Conversely, TikTok Shop users spent less than their peers at […] Written by Earnest Research April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Corporate Finance Corporate Purpose ESG Media & Marketing Data & Insights Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Associates & Employees Where Does One U.S. Tax Dollar Go? See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Where Does One U.S. Tax Dollar Go? 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. Come tax season, a common refrain is: “what do my taxes even […] Written by Visual Capitalist April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Technology & Innovation AI boosts innovation in ingredient selection, formulation AI could minimize the traditional trial-and-error approach in product development. Written by Supermarket Perimeter April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Data & Insights Trends & External Forces Google Won’t Pull Cookies In 2024 Google announces it’s delaying its self-imposed deadline to deprecate third-party cookies on Chrome for the third time. The post Google Won’t Pull Cookies In 2024 appeared first on AdExchanger. Written by AdExchanger April 23, 2024April 24, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked