Technology & Innovation Creating Extraordinary Retail Places: Our Interview with Kevin Kelley We’re joined by fellow Retail Voices by NRF honoree Kevin Ervin Kelley to unpack some of the key lessons from his remarkable book Irreplaceable: Creating Extraordinary Places That Bring People Together and his recent NRF “Big Show” talk. We discuss how physical retail must dramatically evolve in an ever more digital world, the “Bonfire Effect,” his […] Remarkable Retail Podcast February 18, 2025February 18, 2025 2 min read Technology & InnovationAIMarketing: Social MediaPodcastsInternational - North AmericaAmazonDept. GroceryMeta (Facebook)TikTokStreamingStrategyPredictions and ForecastsMetaverseEconomyBrick and MortarData & InsightsDept. PharmacyESG and CSRGoogleGovernmentMarketing: BroadcastWalmart 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation London calling as Landsec extends its long-term Piccadilly Lights partnership with Ocean Outdoor Landsec has extended its partnership with Ocean Outdoor which manages the digital out of home (DOOH) contract for Piccadilly Lights in London. Under the terms of the agreement, Ocean will continue to manage content for the advertising DOOH screen well into the next decade, and work with Landsec on The Venue which sits beneath the […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub February 17, 2025February 17, 2025 3 min read Technology & InnovationAIInternational - UKMarketing: OOHData & InsightsMarketing: Social MediaCoca ColaOmnichannelHoliday & EventsTescoTech: CashierlessPepsiCoPredictions and ForecastsTikTokPricing & PromotionsTrends: TechOperations & Supply ChainDeliveryTwitterBrick and MortarCOVID19Dept. ApparelExecutivesDept. HBCInclusivityMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionAgencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing TikTok Back in US Apple and Google App Stores After Ban Delay Apple and Google returned TikTok to app stores after reassurances they won’t be penalized. RetailWire February 16, 2025February 16, 2025 < 1 min read TikTokMarketing: Social MediaGoogleBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Digital PR: Where Beauty Challengers can Steal the Spotlight from Established Brands Whether big or small in scale, influencer campaigns have had proven success in raising a beauty brand’s profile and driving sales, especially among younger generations scrolling through TikTok for the lowdown on the latest aesthetic. However, for challenger brands, these ‘pay-to-play’ spaces are dominated by household names with bigger budgets that ensure them (and their […] Retail TouchPoints February 15, 2025February 15, 2025 4 min read ConsumersDept. HBCMarketing: Social MediaData & InsightsHealth & WellnessDept. Natural / OrganicStrategyTargetESG and CSRThick DataPredictions and ForecastsSustainabilityShoppersResults & InvestmentDept. NonfoodMergersMarketing: UGCMarketing: TradeTikTokDeliveryBig Data 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Sociable: TikTok reinstated in US app stores after assurance from attorney general Amid ongoing discussions about its future in the U.S., the app has now been reinstated for download in both the Google Play and Apple app stores. MarketingDive February 14, 2025February 14, 2025 < 1 min read Brick and MortarTikTokMarketing: Social MediaPredictions and ForecastsGoogle 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing TikTok Introduces New ‘Most Loved’ Badge to Bolster Shoppers’ Confidence As TikTok returns to the Google and Apple app stores, the social media platform’s shopping segment has introduced a new “Most Loved” badge aimed at giving consumers additional confidence in their TikTok Shop purchases. Business as Usual at TikTok Despite Continued Uncertainty TikTok and its users have been on a rollercoaster of uncertainty since January, […] Retail TouchPoints February 14, 2025February 14, 2025 2 min read Marketing: Social MediaTikTokShoppersDept. NonfoodGovernmentGoogleMarketing: UGCBrick and MortarConsumersInternational - North AmericaReturnsOperations & Supply ChainPredictions and ForecastsDept. ApparelExecutivesESG and CSRDept. HBCDeliveryPop Ups 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Sociable: Big tech players emerge as likely partner for TikTok US Oracle, Microsoft and Amazon are among those looking at partnering with the app. MarketingDive February 12, 2025February 12, 2025 < 1 min read TikTokTechnology & InnovationMarketing: Social MediaBigTechAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation From Tariffs to Tech: The Biggest Retail Trends You Can’t Ignore featuring NRF Retail Voices Marie Driscoll, Michael Zakkour & Sharon Yourell Lawlor Joining us for an insightful and fast-paced discussion of what’s new and next in retail today are Marie Driscoll, Sharon Yourell Lawlor, and Michael Zakkour, three of our fellow top Retail Voices by NRF. We leverage their deep expertise to get their perspectives on a wide-range of the industry’s most important topics, including the potential […] Remarkable Retail Podcast February 11, 2025February 11, 2025 2 min read Technology & InnovationAIMarketing: Social MediaPodcastsGovernmentInternational - North AmericaIndustry Conferences and EventsTrends: RetailMarketing: Retail MediaWalmartAmazonDept. GroceryBrick and MortarMeta (Facebook)TikTokConsumersData & InsightsESG and CSRGoogleStreamingMarketing: BroadcastStrategyPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing E.l.f. Beauty stock tanks after retailer cuts guidance, citing ‘soft’ January amid TikTok saga and LA wildfires E.l.f. Beauty has been one of the cosmetic industry’s biggest winners, but its growth has slowed and recent product launches have underperformed. CNBC February 7, 2025February 7, 2025 < 1 min read Dept. HBCMarketing: Social MediaTikTok 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Kia counterprograms Super Bowl with mobile game Promoted on Instagram and TikTok, the automaker’s Kia Squares effort looks to engage big game viewers beyond the duration of a traditional ad. MarketingDive February 6, 2025February 6, 2025 < 1 min read Holiday & EventsMarketing: Social MediaTikTokMeta (Facebook) 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Here’s why Currys’ work on TikTok is one of the biggest social media success stories of recent times Currys recently hit 200,000 followers on TikTok, leading Niall McGarry, Founder at Fabric Social, to flag up “the work between our two teams that has been widely regarded as the biggest social media success story of recent times”. In a LinkedIn post, he said: “This is a true best in class example of a heritage […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub February 4, 2025February 4, 2025 2 min read Technology & InnovationMarketing: Social MediaESG and CSRData & InsightsTikTokHealth & WellnessTescoInternationalTech: CashierlessMarketing: BroadcastOmnichannelPredictions and ForecastsTrends: TechStrategysocial commerceShoppersDept. Natural / OrganicOperations & Supply ChainCOVID19TwitterMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionInternational - UKInclusivityDeliveryBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Rethinking Work: Our Interview with Rishad Tobaccowala Joining us to discuss his brilliant new book Rethinking Work: Seismic Changes in the Where, When & Why, is author, speaker, and trusted advisor Rishad Tobaccowala. Rishad returns to the pod to share important themes in how work is changing in profound ways and what leaders need to do to respond to emerging and powerful new […] Remarkable Retail Podcast February 4, 2025February 4, 2025 2 min read Technology & InnovationAIGeneral BusinessInternational - North AmericaPodcastsMarketing: Social MediaWalmartDept. GroceryReturnsGovernmentResults & InvestmentRestaurantsPredictions and ForecastsStreamingMeta (Facebook)StrategyTikTokGoogleGLP-1ESG and CSREconomyDept. ApparelData & InsightsBankruptcyAmazonMarketing: Broadcast 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Let’s Talk DeepSeek, AI, Etc. on Big Technology’s New Discord Server Hi Everyone! I’ll make this quick. I’m launching a Big Technology Discord server today. Given the crazy amount of news breaking over the past few weeks — everything from DeepSeek to the TikTok imbroglio — it’s about time to have a place for us to share ideas, communicate, and chat about unfolding stories. I’ve been thinking about […] Bigtechnology January 31, 2025January 31, 2025 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationAIBigTechData & InsightsTikTokMarketing: Social Media 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing TikTok CEO responds to Trump, thanks him for trying to solve US ban TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew responded to comments made by Donald Trump regarding Friday’s Supreme Court ruling to ban the app in the U.S. In a video posted on TikTok, Chew said, “On behalf of everyone at TikTok and all our users across the country, I want to thank President Trump for his commitment to […] TechCrunch January 29, 2025January 29, 2025 < 1 min read TikTokMarketing: Social MediaExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Trump Grants TikTok 75 Day Extension on US Sell-Off TikTok is available in the U.S. for now, but it’s not in the clear yet. Social Media today January 29, 2025January 29, 2025 < 1 min read TikTokMarketing: Social Media 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights [Report] 4Q24 Pictures for PMs Introducing Pictures for PMs: 4Q24 Key Themes Visualized Created for those looking to quickly understand the most important themes in 4Q24 across the global consumer and technology landscape, “Pictures for PMs” takes a step beyond the data to present a clear view of the bigger picture. In this comprehensive deck, featuring 75+ slides packed with […] 0 Author Missing January 29, 2025January 29, 2025 < 1 min read Data & InsightsPredictions and ForecastsConsumersTrends: TechTikTokTechnology & InnovationMarketing: Social MediaHoliday & EventsAutonomous Vehicles 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights 4Q24 Pictures for PMs Webcast Introducing Pictures for PMs: 4Q24 Key Themes Visualized Date: Tuesday, February 4th, 2025 Time: 12:00 PM ET Created for those looking to quickly understand the most important themes in 4Q24 across the global consumer and technology landscape, “Pictures for PMs” takes a step beyond the data to present a clear view of the bigger picture. […] 0 Author Missing January 28, 2025January 28, 2025 2 min read Data & InsightsTechnology & InnovationConsumersTrends: TechPredictions and ForecastsTikTokMarketing: Social MediaHoliday & EventsAutonomous Vehicles 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing How E.l.f. balances entertainment, purpose to tap into a TikTok trend In the brand’s third collaboration with Meghan Trainor, the pop star appears as an airplane captain to showcase soft matte makeup products. MarketingDive January 28, 2025January 28, 2025 < 1 min read TikTokMarketing: Social Media 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation 2025 Provocative Predictions for Retail’s Future: Part 2 We wrap up the second batch of Steve’s provocative annual retail predictions with a focus on (mostly) educated guesses for the department store sector, what’s next for Target, whether a new retail apocalypse is on the horizon, the outlook for deal making, and the impact of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic. All this plus a few […] Remarkable Retail Podcast January 28, 2025January 29, 2025 2 min read Technology & InnovationAIPredictions and ForecastsPodcastsMarketing: Social MediaPartnershipsInternational - North AmericaDept. ApparelWalmartDept. GroceryMeta (Facebook)StrategyStreamingTargetAmazonOwned Brands (Private Label)ESG and CSRMarketing: BroadcastTikTokGoogleExecutivesTrends: RetailData & InsightsRecommerce 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Target Joins Roster of Retailers Scaling Back DEI in Effort to ‘Stay in Step with Evolving External Landscape’ Target has joined the growing list of companies and institutions, including the federal government, pulling back on a number of its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Target didn’t call the move a “pullback”; instead the retailer’s announcement was carefully framed to indicate that it was simply wrapping up a number of ongoing efforts and […] Retail TouchPoints January 27, 2025January 29, 2025 2 min read TargetPredictions and ForecastsInclusivityGovernmentMarketing: Social MediaConsumersInternational - North AmericaCostcoStrategyTikTokDept. NonfoodWalmartData & InsightsCOVID19Dept. FuelESG and CSRLowesPartnershipsSustainabilityTractor Supply CompanyAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Creators can be a full-funnel marketing tactic, Snap study finds Conducted with OMG, the study touts Snapchat’s creator ecosystem at a time when TikTok’s future in the U.S. remains undetermined. MarketingDive January 27, 2025January 27, 2025 < 1 min read Marketing: Social MediaTikTokPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Trump administration reportedly negotiating an Oracle takeover of TikTok The Trump administration is negotiating a deal that would see Oracle take over TikTok alongside new U.S. investors, according to a report in NPR. Lawmakers passed a bill last year forcing Chinese parent company ByteDance to either sell TikTok or see it banned in the U.S. The app briefly went dark before the law took […] TechCrunch January 25, 2025January 29, 2025 < 1 min read Marketing: Social MediaTikTokGovernment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing NYX blends music and makeup for TikTok-focused mixtape The makeup brand is leveraging TikTok’s SoundOn platform to promote five women artists as the fate of the ByteDance platform remains uncertain. MarketingDive January 23, 2025January 23, 2025 < 1 min read Marketing: Social MediaTikTok 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Dunkin’ CMO on building a ‘cinematic universe’ to capture attention Jill McVicar Nelson explains what the brand has learned from its Super Bowl ads and how it’s facing uneasiness around TikTok’s future. MarketingDive January 22, 2025January 22, 2025 < 1 min read RestaurantsExecutivesTikTokPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Social MediaHoliday & Events 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Sociable: Timeline of TikTok’s US ban and what comes next The latest wrinkle — but surely not the last — in the saga is President Trump’s executive order holding off enforcement of a sell-off bill for 75 days. MarketingDive January 21, 2025January 29, 2025 < 1 min read TikTokMarketing: Social MediaExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Sociable: TikTok is available in the US again after Trump’s assurances TikTok is working after going dark for about 20 hours, although it cannot currently be downloaded by new users. MarketingDive January 20, 2025January 29, 2025 < 1 min read TikTokMarketing: Social Media 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing TikTok Ban: Supreme Court’s Ruling Sets Stage for App Shutdown A TikTok ban is looming, unless Chinese company ByteDance finds a buyer. RetailWire January 19, 2025January 19, 2025 < 1 min read Marketing: Social MediaTikTok 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Sociable: Supreme Court upholds TikTok sell-off bill in the US A statement issued by TikTok after the ruling was announced points to the app going dark on Sunday unless the Biden administration steps in. MarketingDive January 18, 2025January 18, 2025 < 1 min read TikTokMarketing: Social Media 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Sociable: Assessing possible outcomes for TikTok in its final days in the US According to reports, the Biden team is now looking to keep the app running and won’t enforce the ban set to go into effect on Sunday. MarketingDive January 17, 2025January 17, 2025 < 1 min read TikTokMarketing: Social Media 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing How marketers can stay reactive as a TikTok ban looms Contingency plans are coming into focus as the Supreme Court weighs a decision that could ban the ByteDance-owned app in the U.S. on Sunday. MarketingDive January 16, 2025January 16, 2025 < 1 min read Marketing: Social MediaTikTok 0 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
Trends & External Forces Data & Insights Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces 2025 Outlook: A Snapshot into Ad Spend, Opportunities, and Strategies for Growth IAB’s 2025 Outlook: A Snapshot into Ad Spend, Opportunities, and Strategies for Growth offering an early glimpse into ad spending trends for the coming year. The report is a must-read to gain and understanding of brand and agency buyers’ growth strategies and the challenges they foresee. The report covers: 2025 projections for the market overall […] Written by IAB January 16, 2025January 17, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Uncategorized A major shift in North American grocery retail Spending is migrating away from traditional supermarkets and hypermarkets to channels that better align with busy lifestyles. The post A major shift in North American grocery retail appeared first on Retail Insight Network. Written by Retail Insights Network January 14, 2025January 14, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Technology & Innovation AI at the retail edge: What’s possible now There’s been a lot of talk lately about artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI (GenAI) and how these technologies are going to revolutionize retail. But the retail revolution can’t be accomplished with sweeping generalizations about putting more technology into stores. Successful retail outcomes are built using technology to solve specific challenges, expanding on wins and […] Written by RetailDive January 13, 2025January 13, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked