Media & Marketing New Cultural Hub-Retail Concept, ‘Levels,’ Opens in San Francisco A new retail and events concept called Levels that melds brand experience, commerce and tech will open its doors this weekend in San Francisco’s Mission Bay district. Founded by four entrepreneurs with backgrounds in retail, brand marketing, digital tech and consumer experience, Levels aims to “reshape how physical spaces energize and connect communities,” according to […] Retail TouchPoints February 27, 2025February 27, 2025 2 min read Technology & InnovationMarketing: Social MediathreesixtyMeta (Facebook)ShoppersMarketing: BrandGamingExecutivesStore LocationDept. ApparelHealth & WellnessPredictions and ForecastsConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage A-B Acquires Brand Rights from Washington-Based Sound Beverage Anheuser-Busch InBev (A-B) has reached an agreement with Bellingham, Washington-headquartered Sound Beverage Distributors to acquire brand rights to A-B’s portfolio and other products. Brewbound January 28, 2025January 28, 2025 < 1 min read Dept. BeverageAcquisitionCPG: Adult Beveragethreesixty 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Casey’s 1st Innovation Summit Lands 19 New Product Finds Last August, Casey’s teamed up with RangeMe to launch its first-ever Innovation Summit in an effort to discover new brands that would attract a broader array of customers to its stores. The convenience store chain, which operates more than 2,900 stores across 19 Midwestern states, discovered 19 new brands from the Summit, and their products […] RangeMe January 27, 2025January 27, 2025 4 min read VendorsShoppersTechnology & InnovationBrick and MortarPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Social MediaESG and CSRMerchandisingPartnershipsthreesixtySustainabilityConsumersOwned Brands (Private Label)Operations & Supply ChainStore LocationStrategyMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionDept. NonfoodDept. BeverageCPG: Adult BeverageTarget 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
RetailWit Zevia ribs Coke’s AI holiday ads in bigger push for brand awareness A new commercial from the better-for-you soda swipes at the category’s top dog and is part of Zevia’s more aggressive seasonal ad-spending strategy. MarketingDive December 4, 2024December 4, 2024 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationCoca ColaAIthreesixtyHoliday & EventsStrategy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: HBC Hippeas Limited Edition Mexican-Inspired Chickpea Puffs Flavors HIPPEAS® Chickpea Puffs are made from chickpeas. With 4g of protein and 3g of fiber per 1oz serving, the new fiesta-flavored Chickpea Puffs pack a punch of plant power with flavor. Product of the Day September 17, 2024September 17, 2024 < 1 min read Procter & GamblethreesixtyInternational - North America 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Beverage Zevia Announces Appointment of Alexandre Ruberti to Board of Directors LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Zevia PBC (“Zevia”) (NYSE:ZVIA) today announced the appointment of Alexandre Ruberti to the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”), effective August 6, 2024. Ruberti joins the Zevia Board currently serving as Managing Director Americas and General Manager USA at Waterdrop®, a mission-driven company focused on disrupting the hydration industry with functional hydration cubes. […] BusinessWire - Supermarket September 17, 2024September 17, 2024 < 1 min read threesixtyExecutivesDept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
RetailWit Tillamook Country Smoker Tajín Flavored Beef Jerky Tajín is one of the hottest flavor trends across the country. This marks the first time Tajín is officially available in a beef jerky. Product of the Day September 17, 2024September 17, 2024 < 1 min read threesixty 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category I bought a failing snack company for $250,000—now it brings in $103 million a year Wall Street veteran Charles Coristine bought LesserEvil, a failing snack company, in 2011. Now a profitable business known primarily for its coconut oil popcorn, it brought in $103 million in gross sales in 2023. Here’s how Coristine is turning LesserEvil into a household name. CNBC September 7, 2024September 9, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
CPG: Food Campbell Sells Pop Secret Business to Our Home CAMDEN, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Campbell Soup Company (NASDAQ:CPB) today announced the completed sale of the Pop Secret popcorn business to Our Home, an independent better-for-you snack company. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The Pop Secret business generated net sales of approximately $120 million in fiscal 2024. The transaction is expected to be dilutive to Campbell’s […] BusinessWire - Retail August 27, 2024September 6, 2024 < 1 min read CampbellsResults & InvestmentDept. GroceryPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Campbell’s Sells Pop Secret Campbell Soup Company has sold off its Pop Secret popcorn business to Our Home, a better-for-you snack company. Consumer Goods Technology August 27, 2024September 6, 2024 < 1 min read CampbellsDept. GroceryDivestitures 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Building Buzz: Why New Products are Essential for Retail and CPG Success ByLisa Maas, principal and practice lead, CircanaJoan Driggs, vice president of content and thought leadership, Circana Who among us hasn’t stopped short in a grocery store aisle, shopping cart wheels screeching, because a new product — seemingly created to fulfill a very specific recent craving, need, or void — suddenly catches your eye. Maybe you […] Circana July 2, 2024August 18, 2024 3 min read ConsumersInsight ProvidersDept. BeverageDept. GroceryShoppersDept. PetCOVID19PepsiCoTechnology & InnovationEconomyDept. LaundryHealth & WellnessMarketing: Social MediaDept. HBCDept. RefrigeratedDept. NonfoodSustainabilityMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMeta (Facebook)NestleESG and CSRDept. Natural / OrganicPredictions and ForecastsProcter & GambleRestaurantsStore LocationStrategyGeneral MillsData & InsightsThick Data 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Circana shares the top CPG product launches of 2023 CHICAGO — Circana has released the 2023 New Product Pacesetters report, showcasing the top-selling new product launches across food and beverage and nonfood consumer packaged goods sectors. The report shared that consumers sought exploration as they adjusted to active post-pandemic lifestyles. Leading products reflect shifts in Americans’ daily routines, offering increased versatility and venturing into […] MMR June 7, 2024June 19, 2024 4 min read ConsumersDept. BeverageDept. GroceryInsight ProvidersDept. NonfoodDept. PetKellogg'sTechnology & InnovationHealth & WellnessthreesixtyNestleSustainabilityDept. Natural / OrganicMondelezPepsiCoPartnershipsCOVID19RestaurantsMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionDept. Toys & GamesData & InsightsProcter & GambleMarketing: BrandMarketing: In StoreMars Inc.Operations & Supply ChainPricing & PromotionsStrategyShoppersTargetEconomyDept. HBCDept. LaundryDept. AppliancesDept. FrozenUnilever 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category Hand Held Food for Immediate Consumption Will Drive Casey’s General Stores Growth At the intersection of consumers trends, pizza delivery success, and branded line extensions Casey’s General Stores have added new hand-held food menu items for immediate consumption is a perfect fit Edifying its consumer focused grocerant niche Ready-2-Eat and Heat-N-Eat fresh prepared menu in the minds-eye of the consumer, according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at […] Grocerant Guru March 13, 2024July 29, 2024 3 min read Dept. GroceryCasey's General StoresDept. Fresh PreparedConsumersData & InsightsBrick and MortarDept. BakeryDept. FreshPackagingPredictions and ForecastsShoppersDept. BeverageDept. DairyRestaurantsPartnershipsDeliveryOperations & Supply ChainExecutivesDept. PerimeterDept. FuelSustainabilityAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Convenience 7-Eleven Music Contest Drives New Electricity See Why If you love music by now you know what a great line-up of events Live Nation has in 2024. You might already have some tickets. If not don’t worry 7-Eleven jut might be the one company that can get you tickets to one of your favorite Live Nation events according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® […] Grocerant Guru March 7, 2024June 19, 2024 4 min read 7-Eleven & SpeedwayData & InsightsDept. GroceryShoppersMarketing: Social MediaBrick and MortarDept. FreshSustainabilityMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionExecutivesTechnology & InnovationConsumersAITargetMeta (Facebook)Dept. PerimeterDept. BeverageTwitterMarketing: TradePartnershipsTrends: TechDeliveryDept. ApparelOperations & Supply ChainDept. Natural / OrganicESG and CSRPricing & PromotionsPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Drug Department: HBC Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Corporate Strategy Corporate Finance Media & Marketing Retailer Media Retail Ecosystem Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Retail Operations Associates & Employees Stores & Formats Walgreens Agrees to $10B Sycamore Partners Acquisition Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) has finalized a deal with private equity firm Sycamore Partners to take the company private after being in the stock market for nearly 100 years. Sycamore will pay $11.45 per share in cash for the Walgreens business, according to a company announcement. Shareholders can receive up to $3 more per share […] Written by Retail TouchPoints March 7, 2025March 7, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Corporate Strategy Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen resigns after ethics review His departure follows a company board investigation into conduct “unrelated to the business,” the grocer said. Written by Grocery Dive March 3, 2025March 3, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Department & Category Department: Food Department: HBC Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Corporate Strategy Corporate Finance ESG Partnerships & Alt Profit Media & Marketing Agencies & Vendors Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Associates & Employees Operations & Supply Chain Owned Brands (Private Label) Stores & Formats Kroger Announces Resignation of CEO Rodney McMullen The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced that Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Rodney McMullen has resigned from the Company following a Board investigation of his personal conduct that, while unrelated to the business, was inconsistent with Kroger's Policy on Business Ethics. Written by Kroger Press Releases March 3, 2025March 3, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Partnerships & Alt Profit Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Valentine’s Day flower sales could shift to FTD, other brands in 2025 1-800-Flowers still leads in US, FTD is gaining share 1-800-Flowers is the largest flower service by sales headed into Valentine’s Day 2025, according to Earnest credit card data. However, the industry stalwart is likely to lose share this season if recent trends continue. Access chart in Dash. 1-800-Flowers commanded 37.0% of Valentine’s Day flower sales […] Written by Earnest Research February 11, 2025February 11, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events Holiday & Events Shoppers believe best holiday deals are after holidays A good number of consumers, over 77%, believe there are better deals available after the holidays, and nearly 51% plan to take advantage by making a large purchase in late December and January. Those are top findings from a Holiday Green survey, from CouponCabin, regarding consumer habits in the post-holiday time frame. When it comes to post-holiday […] Written by Retail Customer Experience January 17, 2025January 17, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked