Corporate Strategy Natural Grocers names new CFO Richard Hallé, a longtime board member for the grocer and former CFO for two tech companies, will step into the role at the start of next year. Grocery Dive November 4, 2024November 4, 2024 < 1 min read ExecutivesNatural GrocersDept. Natural / OrganicTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retailer Media A Game Plan for Navigating Evolving Retail Media Networks | DSI “No marketer, whether it’s outside retail media or within retail media, should take numbers for granted. The rules of the game will always be that a publisher is selling ROI [return on investment], and the advertiser who has to pay the bills needs to double check this and get a sense for where he or […] Digital Shelf Institute November 4, 2024November 4, 2024 9 min read Marketing: Retail MediaAmazonMerchandisingTargetResults & InvestmentPodcastsExecutivesMarketing: Social MediaData & InsightsOperations & Supply ChainCompetitionTechnology & InnovationPredictions and ForecastsSponsoredTrends: MarketingSustainabilityConsultingPricing & PromotionsMeta (Facebook)Dept. NonfoodGoogleTrends: Retail 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Convenience The Rise of Food-Focused Convenience Stores: 7-Eleven and Industry Leaders Set New Standards In recent years, convenience stores have taken a major turn, transforming into food-focused retail hubs that serve as serious competitors to restaurants. Brands like 7-Eleven, Circle K, Sheetz, and Wawa have pioneered this shift, leveraging food sales to drive customer frequency, top-line growth, and profitability. This change is part of a broader industry trend […] Grocerant Guru November 4, 2024November 4, 2024 6 min read Dept. GroceryDept. Beverage7-Eleven & SpeedwayWaWaRestaurantsShoppersData & InsightsBrick and MortarConsumersAlimentation Couche-TardCircle KDept. FreshMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: BrandMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionCustomer ExperienceTechnology & InnovationMarketing: TradeDept. FuelMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationMeta (Facebook)TwitterAssociatesPredictions and ForecastsPricing & PromotionsDeliveryTrends: Food and BeverageDept. PerimeterESG and CSRMarketing: In StoreMergersPhilanthropyStrategyStore Location 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Personalization 101: How to use simple data to create tailored retail experiences When personalization works, it feels seamless. But when it misses—like receiving offers for products you’ve already bought or irrelevant recommendations—it creates a disconnect. Personalization is incredibly powerful when done right, yet many retail businesses today are falling short. In a 2024 study, Deloitte found that 80% of consumers prefer brands that offer personalized experiences, and […] RetailDive November 4, 2024November 4, 2024 3 min read Marketing: Direct & PersonalizationShoppersData & InsightsMarketing: In StoreMarketing: TradeConsultingMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionConsumersPricing & PromotionsBrick and MortarStore LocationTechnology & InnovationTargetPredictions and ForecastsAcquisitionOmnichannelBOPISStrategyDept. Apparel 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
Data & Insights The invisible secret behind retail’s modernization journey [[“value”:” Imagine a shopper browsing their favorite store. The shelves are well-stocked, the checkout lines are short and everything feels seamless. Behind the scenes, there’s a silent orchestra of technology managing inventory levels, monitoring customer traffic flows, collecting online orders and ensuring it all runs smoothly and securely. This is the future of retail, where […] RetailDive November 4, 2024November 4, 2024 4 min read Technology & InnovationAIData & InsightsShoppersCustomer ExperienceOperations & Supply ChainStore LocationPredictions and ForecastsAssociatesDept. NonfoodLegal & CriminalSustainabilityESG and CSRTrends: TechTech: IoTBrick and MortarMarketing: TradeTrends: RetailPricing & PromotionsDept. BakeryPartnershipsDept. PerimeterMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationMarketing: In Store 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Digitizing the store with the consumer in mind Emerging research from Vestcom reveals consumer reactions to ESLs and in-store digital screens. Grocery Dive November 4, 2024November 4, 2024 < 1 min read ConsumersMarketing: In StoreTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation The one presentation about martech for 2025 — and the AI madness around it — you won’t want to miss Sorry that it’s been a while since I last posted. But I have a good excuse. Frans Riemersma and I have been deep in research on what’s happening in martech for the year ahead — a big part of which has been sorting through much fact vs. fiction with generative AI. What’s the deal with […] chiefmartec November 4, 2024November 4, 2024 2 min read Technology & InnovationPredictions and ForecastsAISustainabilityData & InsightsInsight ProvidersExecutivesDept. Nonfood 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events 4 retail stocks that look good even if the holiday shopping season is soft Wall Street research firm Telsey Advisory Group is upbeat on Costco, Amazon, Best Buy and TJX Companies. CNBC November 2, 2024November 2, 2024 < 1 min read Holiday & EventsTechnology & InnovationEconomyCostcoBest BuyAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Ethics boost business, finds study Consumers want their retailers to become as ethical as possible, according to new research. A study by product intelligence platform Vypr indicates that eco-consciousness means that consumers now want a greater commitment to cutting food waste, refilling stations, sustainable packaging, and partnering with social purpose… This story continues at Ethics boost business, finds study Or […] Talking Retail November 2, 2024November 2, 2024 < 1 min read ConsumersSustainabilityPackagingTechnology & InnovationPartnershipsESG and CSRDept. Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retailer Media Retail Media Insights With FMI’s Mark Baum and NielsenIQ’s Liz Buchanan The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by Mark Baum, Chief Collaboration Officer at the Food Marketing Institute and Liz Buchanan, North America President of NielsenIQ. FMI & NielsenIQ are collectively performing a joint research along with Thinkblue LLC – a consulting powerhouse that includes our co-host Sri, on the latest in retail media. […] The CPG Guys November 2, 2024November 4, 2024 2 min read Marketing: Retail MediaMarketing: Social MediaInsight ProvidersPartnershipsTechnology & InnovationPodcastsDept. GroceryData & InsightsStreamingPredictions and ForecastsConsulting 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Autumn 2024 Budget: Economic Outlook and Consumer Prospects The Autumn 2024 Budget: what it means for consumers The Autumn 2024 Budget was historic for a number of reasons. Rachel Reeves’ statement was the first delivered by a Labour Chancellor in 14 years, and the first ever by a female Chancellor. Most pressingly, though, the Budget delivered one of the largest tax rises in […] Mintel November 1, 2024November 1, 2024 4 min read ConsumersGovernmentInternational - UKEconomyDept. NonfoodResults & InvestmentPredictions and ForecastsTechnology & InnovationSustainabilityDept. FuelData & InsightsDept. GroceryDept. HBCOwned Brands (Private Label)Holiday & EventsAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Nonfood Amazon trumpets new AI-powered tools for marketers as costs soar Image, audio and video generators for making ads are part of an AI strategy that drove capital expenditures up 81% year over year in Q3. MarketingDive November 1, 2024November 4, 2024 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationAIDept. NonfoodAmazonStrategyResults & Investment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Restaurants Starbucks Lays Out Plans to Reestablish Itself as the ‘Community Coffee House’ Following a Q4 that its new Chairman and CEO Brian Niccol termed “very disappointing,” Starbucks will make a number of changes designed to improve both the customer and associate experience at its cafés. The retailer is seeking to reclaim its designation as a “third place,” one where customers can linger if they want, by bringing […] Retail TouchPoints November 1, 2024November 1, 2024 3 min read RestaurantsShoppersDept. BeveragePartnershipsExecutivesBrick and MortarPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Social MediaCOVID19Results & InvestmentCustomer ExperienceMarketing: In StoreHoliday & EventsDept. DairySustainabilityTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Repeat Founder Duo Raises $2.6M and Launches Workgrounds to Automate Hotel Room Block Sourcing and Management with AI New York, NY — Repeat founders Nikhil Sethi and Garrett Ullom have raised $2.6 million for Workgrounds, a startup solving hotel room block management for group bookings. Workgrounds already has clientele from fast-growing companies, including SeatGeek, RevenueCat, and Yieldmo, as demand for the product soars. Investors in this pre-seed funding round include Oceans Ventures, Hannah […] Bigtechnology November 1, 2024November 1, 2024 3 min read Technology & InnovationAIAmazonConsultingCOVID19TargetAssociatesGoogleMeta (Facebook)Operations & Supply ChainPartnershipsResults & InvestmentShoppersData & InsightsMarketing: Social Media 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Green Solvents Market: A Key Driver Towards Sustainable Chemistry In the ongoing quest to reduce industrial environmental impacts, the green solvents market has emerged as a critical element in promoting sustainable and eco-friendly practices. These solvents, derived primarily from renewable resources, are environmentally safer alternatives to traditional, petroleum-based solvents. As industries worldwide aim for greener solutions, the green solvents market is growing rapidly and […] BCC Research November 1, 2024November 1, 2024 < 1 min read SustainabilityTechnology & InnovationESG and CSRMarketing: Social MediaDept. Nonfood 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events One Stop Christmas campaign offers weekly prizes to customers One Stop has announced it’s exciting 2024 Christmas campaign, which gives customers a chance to win weekly prizes including “a high-end tech bundle”. From today until Tuesday 31 December 2024, customers can take part in One Stop’s Scratch to Win weekly advent online game and also… This story continues at One Stop Christmas campaign offers weekly […] Talking Retail November 1, 2024November 1, 2024 < 1 min read Holiday & EventsPricing & PromotionsTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Jisp to launch 2024 ‘Jispmas’ promotional campaign Jisp, the retail technology company, is set to launch its ‘Jispmas’ seasonal campaign to drive additional sales for its brand and retailer partners, and special savings on a range of products for its shoppers. Jisp introduced its Jispmas campaign two years ago and it proved… This story continues at Jisp to launch 2024 ‘Jispmas’ promotional […] Talking Retail November 1, 2024November 1, 2024 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationShoppersPartnerships 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer How GLP-1 Use is Creating Opportunities in the Vitamin & Supplements Category We see the ads everywhere: Ozempic. WeGovy. Rybelsus. Mounjaro. They are on our televisions. Filling up our social media feeds. In Super Bowl spots. Relative newcomers like Ro and Hers – low cost versions from the two telemedicine giants – are plastered on billboards and ads in the trains I take regularly in NYC. Even […] RangeMe October 31, 2024October 31, 2024 6 min read ConsumersMarketing: Social MediaHealth & WellnessDept. PharmacyDept. Natural / OrganicBrick and MortarVendorsData & InsightsDept. GroceryPredictions and ForecastsESG and CSRExecutivesMerchandisingDept. PerimeterPodcastsHoliday & EventsOperations & Supply ChainShoppersDept. NonfoodDept. Fresh PreparedDept. FreshDept. DeliDept. BakeryTechnology & InnovationInsight Providers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Meta’s generative AI tools find purchase with users and advertisers More than 1 million advertisers used its AI products in the past month, while features like Image Generator are helping drive conversions. MarketingDive October 31, 2024October 31, 2024 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationAIDept. NonfoodMeta (Facebook) 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery Uber Eats, Princess Cruises debut in-stadium AR experiences with LA Rams The marketers leveraged Stagwell’s ARound augmented reality platform to engage sports fans with branded experiences during live sports broadcasts. MarketingDive October 31, 2024October 31, 2024 < 1 min read UbereatsTechnology & InnovationTech: AR and VRMetaverse 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Snap doubles number of advertisers in Q3 as AI, AR bets persist The platform’s hot streak endures as it reports 10% year-over-year ad revenue growth and the addition of 37 million daily active users during the period. MarketingDive October 31, 2024October 31, 2024 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationAI 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem David’s Bridal Says Yes to the Dress (Again) with New Resale Program David’s Bridal has introduced Adored by David’s, a resale program that will be managed by Arrive Recommerce. Secondhand wedding, bridesmaid and special occasion dresses, along with accessories, will be available through a curated, dedicated online storefront at 40% to 50% savings. Arrive Recommerce will be responsible for receiving and inspecting inventory, assigning value and shipping […] Retail TouchPoints October 31, 2024October 31, 2024 2 min read RecommerceMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionDept. ApparelConsumersOperations & Supply ChainSustainabilityBrick and MortarMarketing: Social MediaMergersResults & InvestmentTechnology & InnovationDeliveryExecutivesBankruptcyPredictions and ForecastsAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Building Your Content Future with Contentful’s Gabriel Dillon The CPGGUYS are joined in this episode by Gabriel Dillon, bringing you the ongoing value proposition of contentful. He is the Principal, Strategic Alliance Manager, and is back at Contentful after a stint and ninetailed, bringing his expertise in personalization and testing to the world’s largest composable content ecosystem. Before this, he led partnerships at […] The CPG Guys October 31, 2024October 31, 2024 2 min read Technology & InnovationAIMarketing: Social MediaPodcastsPredictions and ForecastsPartnershipsMarketing: Retail MediaAcquisitionStreamingMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationExecutivesShoppersSponsoredMarketing: ShopperStrategyDept. HBCResults & Investment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Product review videos to influence holiday shopping YouTube, Facebook and Instagram are the top social media platforms shoppers are using for research this season, according to a Circana report. RetailDive October 30, 2024October 30, 2024 < 1 min read Marketing: Social MediaHoliday & EventsMeta (Facebook)Technology & InnovationShoppersInsight ProvidersESG and CSR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Tumbler manufacturer Stanley using AI to predict supply disruptions Stanley 1913 expects to improve scenario planning and supply chain visibility with the Kinaxis Maestro platform. RetailDive October 30, 2024October 30, 2024 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationAIOperations & Supply ChainStrategy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights AI Platform Haiper Launches Powerful 2.0 Video Model for Increased Realism and Faster Generations London, United Kingdom — Haiper, the AI platform for visual content creation, this week launched its new Haiper 2.0 model, to help users generate hyper-realistic videos and images faster than ever before, setting a new industry standard for quality. Haiper 2.0 utilises a proprietary combination of transformer-based models and diffusion techniques, significantly enhancing the quality, […] Bigtechnology October 30, 2024October 30, 2024 2 min read Technology & InnovationAIInternational - UKExecutivesMarketing: Social MediaGoogleData & InsightsCompetitionDept. FreshDept. NonfoodTikTokMarketing: BrandDept. Perimeter 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces The Future of Wound Care: Exploring the Global Medical Tapes Market Introduction: The growing need for safe, dependable wound care and surgical solutions has fueled the steady rise of the global medical tapes market. With the aging of the world’s population and the advancement of healthcare standards, medical tapes are becoming increasingly important in the healthcare industry. They are used for wound dressings, IV line security, […] BCC Research October 30, 2024October 30, 2024 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationPredictions and ForecastsHealth & WellnessMarketing: Social Media 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Consumer Electronics Holiday Outlook Highlights Mixed Signals with Opportunity The 2024 holiday shopping season presents a complex landscape for consumer electronics, with overall tech spending intentions reaching a four-year high despite significant demographic variations and economic concerns. The shopping season will be more condensed around the core Black Friday to Christmas Eve period than we’ve seen in a while, and consumers will be very […] Circana October 30, 2024October 30, 2024 4 min read ConsumersTechnology & InnovationAIHoliday & EventsInsight ProvidersDept. NonfoodGovernmentDept. Consumer ElectronicsMarketing: BroadcastHealth & WellnessData & InsightsPredictions and ForecastsEconomyESG and CSRStrategyCOVID19SustainabilityShoppersPricing & PromotionsOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: UGCMarketing: TradeMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: Social Media 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Talk data to me, Eventbrite: Personalization, brand perception, and data democratization In this series, Talk data to me, we chat with leaders from the world’s biggest brands and agencies about how they’re using insights to drive their business strategies. We caught up with Dominique Batiste, Senior Group Manager of Market Research at Eventbrite, to get her thoughts on privacy, experiences, and personalization. Tell us a bit […] GWI (Global Web Index) October 30, 2024October 30, 2024 5 min read Data & InsightsConsumersMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationTechnology & InnovationMarketing: Social MediaEconomyStreamingPredictions and ForecastsDept. FreshDept. OTCMarketing: BroadcastMarketing: Digital MediaResults & InvestmentStrategyAgencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights The Record: Q3 U.S. audio listening trends The American media day starts early, ends late and involves a lot of choice in what to watch, listen to and read. Audio accounts for nearly 20% of daily time; in Q3 2024 that translated to 3 hours and 57 minutes of daily1 listening across both ad-supported and ad-free platforms like radio, podcasts, streaming music […] Nielsen October 30, 2024November 4, 2024 3 min read Data & InsightsMarketing: BroadcastBig DataInsight ProvidersStreamingConsumersMarketing: Digital MediaData VisualizationTechnology & InnovationPodcastsGovernmentMarketing: Social MediaDept. NonfoodPredictions and ForecastsDept. Toys & Games 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Trends & External Forces Kroger-Albertsons merger in court: 6 key takeaways Competition, pricing and the fate of Albertsons were key points of contention in the three court battles that unfolded over a nearly two-month period. Written by Grocery Dive November 4, 2024November 4, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights QuickWit Weekly (11/04/24) Last Week’s Top Retail News The top retail news and most interesting & most read stories in commerce. Written by RetailWit November 4, 2024November 4, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Channel: Mass Department: Consumer Durables Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Corporate Strategy Media & Marketing Agencies & Vendors Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Retail Operations Merchandising Stores & Formats Personalization 101: How to use simple data to create tailored retail experiences When personalization works, it feels seamless. But when it misses—like receiving offers for products you’ve already bought or irrelevant recommendations—it creates a disconnect. Personalization is incredibly powerful when done right, yet many retail businesses today are falling short. In a 2024 study, Deloitte found that 80% of consumers prefer brands that offer personalized experiences, and […] Written by RetailDive November 4, 2024November 4, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Department & Category Corporate Finance Trends & External Forces Mike Tyson Invests in Plant-Based Fast-Food QSR Mike Tyson’s latest KO move comes in the form of an investment in a plant-based QSR. In a press release on GlobeNewswire, through Carma HoldCo, Mike Tyson announced a strategic investment in Mr. Charlie’s Told Me So (TMS), a pioneering plant-based quick-service restaurant (QSR). This move comes as the plant-based food market is projected to exceed […] Written by RetailWire November 4, 2024November 4, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retailer Media Partnerships & Alt Profit Media & Marketing Retailer Media Agencies & Vendors Retail Ecosystem Data & Insights Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Retail Media Insights With FMI’s Mark Baum and NielsenIQ’s Liz Buchanan The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by Mark Baum, Chief Collaboration Officer at the Food Marketing Institute and Liz Buchanan, North America President of NielsenIQ. FMI & NielsenIQ are collectively performing a joint research along with Thinkblue LLC – a consulting powerhouse that includes our co-host Sri, on the latest in retail media. […] Written by The CPG Guys November 2, 2024November 4, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked