Department: Beverage OffBeat: Addictive Television I’m not a zombie movie guy. I liked World War Z, but shows like “The Walking Dead” and Dawn of the Dead just aren’t my thing. Gore just makes me queasy. And I have about the same level of enthusiasm for video games. Again, just not my thing. But “The Last of Us,” on HBO, […] MorningNewsBeat March 17, 2023March 17, 2023 2 min read Dept. BeverageDept. Adult BevResults & InvestmentPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: BroadcastDept. Toys & GamesDept. NonfoodDept. FreshCOVID19 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Restaurants At KFC Gamers are Welcome Are you a Gen Z or Millennial Gamer? If you are KFC is looking for you, and has a gift. That gift is a early beta access to play Diablo IV. Now According to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® one again the one-time leader within the grocerant niche is […] Grocerant Guru March 16, 2023March 16, 2023 3 min read RestaurantsDept. GroceryData & InsightsDept. FreshDept. Fresh PreparedMarketing: SocialDept. PerimeterPartnershipsConsumersTechnology & InnovationOperations & Supply ChainTrends: TechTech: AIPepsiCoDept. DairyMerchandisingDept. Toys & GamesWeatherDept. NonfoodDept. BakeryDeliveryAI 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Why Retailers Must Embrace the ‘Phygital’ Experience The whirlwind of the pandemic and the fluctuating economy over the last few years has left retailers quickly adapting to the new demands of today’s consumers. Now that the dust has settled a bit, retailers continue to look for new ways to provide the best experience for shoppers — both in-store and online. Furthermore, they’re […] Lisa Schneider March 16, 2023March 16, 2023 3 min read ShoppersMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionConsumersData & InsightsCryptoMarketing: In StoreTechnology & InnovationRestaurantsNFTDept. ApparelMetaverseEconomyPricing & PromotionsCOVID19Marketing: Direct & PersonalizationTrends: TechDept. BeverageDept. NonfoodFlagship StoresExecutivesBrick and MortarOperations & Supply ChainPredictions and ForecastsDept. Toys & Gamesblockchain 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces STIMULATE: A B2B Sexual Wellness Trade Show Announces Keynote Speaker Nashville, TN – March 15, 2023 – The nation’s first trade show dedicated entirely to sexual wellness, STIMULATE, is excited to announce their first keynote speaker. Claire McCormack, an Editor for Beauty Independent, is widely recognized for her commitment to sharing sexual wellness industry news, with her most recent report – Exciting Spring Product Launches […] Retail Minded March 15, 2023March 15, 2023 2 min read Health & WellnessVendorsHoliday & EventsPredictions and ForecastsESG and CSRDept. HBCAmazonConsumersMarketing: SocialDept. Toys & GamesDept. NonfoodDept. Apparel 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables Patrick Ta names beauty vet as CEO Kimberly Villatoro comes to the makeup brand with experience from Smashbox, Glamglow and Mattel. RetailDive March 15, 2023March 15, 2023 < 1 min read ExecutivesDept. HBCDept. Toys & Games 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights How Retailers Can Use Video Analytics to Draw Valuable Insights The retail sector has seen dramatic changes in recent years with the rise of online shopping and an isolating pandemic driving an exodus of customers from long-established shared spaces such as malls and movie theaters. Despite less-than-ideal circumstances, many of these trends have challenged traditional brick-and-mortar retailers to rethink how they do business, and some […] Liam Galin March 14, 2023March 14, 2023 3 min read Technology & InnovationAIData & InsightsShoppersStore LocationBrick and MortarCustomer ExperienceDept. NonfoodHoliday & EventsDept. Toys & GamesCOVID19Operations & Supply ChainAssociatesDept. Natural / OrganicThick DataDeliveryExecutivesMerchandisingStore FormatTech: AI 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Growing Business After an Economic Boom The pandemic years were boom times for numerous sectors of the economy, including home and bedding, furniture, and home workout brands. In a short period of time, Americans spent $118 billion spiffing up their homes (some categories of home goods, such dishwashers, spiked 4000 percent). Home sales also spiked as people sought more space. But […] Tom Quish March 13, 2023March 13, 2023 4 min read ConsumersShoppersEconomyCustomer ExperiencePartnershipsStrategyDept. NonfoodCOVID19BankruptcyPredictions and ForecastsExecutivesSustainabilityReturnsDept. Adult BevDept. ApparelDept. Toys & GamesPhilanthropyMeta (Facebook)MerchandisingMarketing: UGCMarketing: SocialMarketing: In StoreOperations & Supply Chain 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events Hop to It! Walmart Is Serving Up Savings for Easter Springtime festivities are right around the corner. But, despite the excitement this time of year brings, we know our customers are managing household budgets more tightly and are being choiceful in their purchases. In fact, 65% reported they expect inflation will have an impact on their Easter celebration.At Walmart, our purpose is to help customers […] Walmart News March 13, 2023March 13, 2023 3 min read Holiday & EventsWalmartShoppersDept. DairyBOPISDept. NonfoodBrick and MortarDeliveryDept. ApparelDept. BeverageDept. Toys & GamesEconomyMerchandisingDept. Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables Ares Management invests $375M in Toys R Us parent company The transaction values WHP Global at $1.6 billion and will fund the company’s next wave of brand acquisitions. RetailDive March 9, 2023March 9, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. Toys & GamesDept. Nonfood 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables As video games become cultural juggernauts, marketers still struggle with buy-in Even with massive hits like “The Last of Us,” marketers face obstacles around convincing leadership and moving beyond “opportunistic” strategies. MarketingDive March 9, 2023March 9, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. Toys & GamesDept. Nonfood 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Setting the Stage: How Loyalty Amplifiers Help You Acquire and Onboard More Loyalty Program Members Loyalty programs are invaluable tools for retailers, but the fact that most brands offer them also means a program alone may not be enough to differentiate your brand — and competition for new members is fierce. Even more challenging? Keeping those customers engaged in your loyalty program long term. To stand out, your brand needs […] Tyler Haskins March 9, 2023March 9, 2023 3 min read Marketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionData & InsightsShoppersAcquisitionConsumersTargetMarketing: UGCCompetitionExecutivesDept. NonfoodPredictions and ForecastsPricing & PromotionsMarketing: TradeOperations & Supply ChainDept. FuelDept. Toys & GamesMarketing: BrandMarketing: Direct & Personalization 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables Lego sales leap 17% as fans buy bigger, more complicated sets Lego sales rose as customers bought bigger, more complicated sets such as those from the Harry Potter and Star Wars lines. Summary: Lego’s revenue grew 17% in 2022 to $9.28 billion. Despite macroeconomic pressures, strong demand for diverse building sets offset costs. Diversifying price points, opening new stores in China, and expanding product […] CNBC March 7, 2023March 9, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. Toys & Games 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Michaels Launches an Online Marketplace Specialty arts and crafts retailer Michaels is getting into the online marketplace game, announcing Monday it would feature a curated selection of third-party sellers and increase its U.S. online assortment by 750,000 SKUs. “The launch of Michaels’ curated marketplace for arts, crafts and décor is the next phase of our ongoing digital transformation to be […] Marie Albiges March 2, 2023March 2, 2023 < 1 min read ConsumersMerchandisingShoppersExecutivesDept. NonfoodThick DataTechnology & InnovationHome DepotDept. Toys & GamesBed Bath & Beyond 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 4
Merchandising Michaels Aims to Enlarge Online Assortment More than 4X with Digital Marketplace Michaels has launched an online marketplace featuring an expanded product assortment from a curated selection of third-party sellers. The marketplace is designed to exponentially grow Michaels’ online assortment in both new and existing categories by taking the product assortment on its U.S. site from 250,000 to more than 1 million SKUs. Michaels’ marketplace also is […] Retail TouchPoints March 1, 2023March 1, 2023 2 min read MerchandisingShoppersDept. NonfoodTechnology & InnovationPricing & PromotionsPartnershipsHome DepotExecutivesDept. Toys & GamesAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Operations & Supply Chain Why Shifting Return Policies Can Create Shopping Surges Shopping surges over the holiday season brought higher returns volumes, costing retailers significant financial burdens to process unwanted items. Compounding the issue, online shopping has soared in recent years, with return rates hovering between 20 percent to 30 percent. To offset rising costs of reverse management, many retailers are adjusting policies to incentivize in-store returns, […] Fara Alexander February 28, 2023February 28, 2023 3 min read ReturnsShoppersOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: In StoreDeliveryHoliday & EventsAssociatesThick DataBrick and MortarTargetConsumersMarketing: TradePricing & PromotionsDept. NonfoodCustomer ExperienceStore LocationDept. HBCMarketing: BrandGoogleNestleRecommerceResults & InvestmentDept. Toys & GamesAgencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Nonfood The running list of major retail bankruptcies From Toys R Us to J.C. Penney, many retailers have filed over the past few years. Here’s who has fallen victim since 2017. RetailDive February 27, 2023February 27, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. Toys & GamesDept. Nonfood 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Composability and usage-based pricing go hand-in-hand for martech applications Martech software companies — and SaaS vendors in general — have several different ways they can charge for their products. The classic SaaS subscription models have used seat-based and tier-based pricing. As a buyer, you pay for the number of people (“seats”) using the product in your company. Or, you pay for bundles of functionality […] chiefmartec February 26, 2023February 26, 2023 5 min read Technology & InnovationAIVendorsShoppersInsight ProvidersMarketing: SocialSustainabilityConsumersOperations & Supply ChainPricing & PromotionsDept. Toys & GamesMerchandisingMarketing: In StoreEconomyDept. NonfoodData & InsightsPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Your Views: In Praise Of “Mindless Exercises” Got the following email responding to the story about the Whole Foods employee who didn’t do anything about shoplifters because the perpetrators seemed hungry and the company can afford it: OMG……..reading that story just made me drop my jaw to the floor. I spent twenty-four years of my life chasing people down without hesitation whenever […] MorningNewsBeat February 24, 2023February 24, 2023 6 min read ShoppersAssociatesHealth & WellnessDept. GroceryDept. Toys & GamesDept. NonfoodData & InsightsDept. BeverageHoliday & EventsWhole FoodsMarketing: TradePhilanthropyPredictions and ForecastsPricing & PromotionsStreamingSustainabilityCustomer ExperienceStrategyStore LocationCOVID19Legal & CriminalDept. Adult BevBrick and MortarMarketing: Digital MediaDeliveryDept. FuelStart UpsResults & InvestmentMarketing: In StoreAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Copay Accumulator and Maximizer Update: Adoption Plateaus as Insurers Battle Patients Over Copay Support Is the gold rush in copay accumulators and maximizers slowing down? Our latest update finds that for 2022, about 40% of commercial lives have adopted these benefit designs. Accumulator adoption has plateaued, while maximizer use has overtaken accumulators. Patients who take a single-source, brand-name specialty drug for autoimmune conditions, multiple sclerosis, and oncology increasingly face […] Drug Channels February 22, 2023February 22, 2023 2 min read Data & InsightsMarketing: SocialConsultingResults & InvestmentMeta (Facebook)Dept. Toys & GamesDept. Nonfood 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats What Does the Future Hold for Malls? Design Visionaries Share Their Predictions The shopping mall’s identity crisis has been an oft-discussed topic in the retail industry. Even beforethe pandemic, the narrative focused on how malls were navigating the rise in online shopping and the associated fall in foot traffic. During the pandemic, focus shifted to ways shopping malls were attempting to make shopping faster, easier and safer […] Retail TouchPoints February 22, 2023February 22, 2023 7 min read Technology & InnovationBrick and MortarAIConsumersPartnershipsReturnsOmnichannelSustainabilityPredictions and ForecastsESG and CSRCOVID19Dept. Toys & GamesFlagship StoresData & InsightsMarketing: In StoreShoppersDept. PerimeterStrategyPop UpsDept. ApparelStore LocationAmazonDept. GroceryDept. BeverageDept. FreshBOPISTrends: ConsumerTargetOperations & Supply ChainDeliveryRestaurantsTrends: Retail 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing 13 Retail Marketing Tips For Small Businesses In 2023 The retail landscape has changed drastically over the past few years as businesses continue to ride the wake of a subsiding pandemic. Contactless shopping, delivery, and curbside pickup — once a public health necessity — have now turned into conveniences many consumers regularly expect. About 37% of people say they use contactless delivery more than […] Retail Minded February 21, 2023February 21, 2023 6 min read ConsumersMarketing: SocialShoppersGoogleESG and CSRPartnershipsAmazonAssociatesPackagingMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationOmnichannelCOVID19Technology & InnovationShopifyStrategyBrick and MortarMarketing: UGCBOPISDept. NonfoodTikTokOwned Brands (Private Label)Meta (Facebook)Predictions and ForecastsDeliveryCompetitionTargetMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionDept. Toys & GamesHealth & WellnessJohnson & JohnsonPhilanthropyDept. ApparelResults & InvestmentThick DataTrends: ConsumerDept. PetDept. BeverageDept. Adult BevTrends: Retail 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables Hasbro keeps expectations low for the start of 2023, but sees turnaround coming Hasbro reported disappointing holiday sales, which it had anticipated given slowing consumer demand. CNBC February 20, 2023February 20, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. Toys & GamesHoliday & EventsConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables Fantasy card game tops $1B in sales for Hasbro Hasbro said that its Magic: The Gathering, a fantasy card game first introduced in the 1990s, is the first billion-dollar brand in its portfolio of products that also include G.I. Joe and Transformers. RetailWire February 19, 2023February 19, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. Toys & Games 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing How Women Dominated This Year’s Super Bowl Viewing Experience When she’s not busy preparing Totino’s pizza rolls for her husband and his friends during the Super Bowl, what’s a woman to do? Well, if it’s SNL, she can turn to Totino’s Super Bowl Activity Pack for Women, a collection of “fun little puzzles and games.” But if it’s not a sketch show and instead […] Mintel February 16, 2023February 16, 2023 4 min read Marketing: SocialTwitterHoliday & EventsInclusivityData & InsightsDept. BeverageDept. Adult BevDept. HBCGeneral MillsGoogleConsultingMeta (Facebook)Dept. Toys & GamesDept. NonfoodPartnershipsProcter & GambleTechnology & InnovationConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer How Leveraging Subscriptions Could Help Your Company Maintain its Edge Price inflation, supply chain disruptions, evolving consumer preferences, and an endemic “new normal” has thrust retailers into a bevy of change. With the economic winds of a recession looming (or rather, here — just depends on who you ask!), how can retailers maintain an edge? A report from McKinsey suggests that successful businesses are looking […] Theresa McEndree February 14, 2023February 14, 2023 3 min read ConsumersShoppersData & InsightsOmnichannelEconomyConsultingDept. PetMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionBig DataAcquisitionCustomer ExperienceTargetStrategyOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: TradeExecutivesMarketing: In StoreMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationDept. Toys & GamesThick DataDept. NonfoodTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Nonfood Iconic Kobe Bryant jersey sells for record $5.8 million at auction [[“value”:”The jersey worn by the late basketball star during 25 games of his 2007-2008 season is now the most expensive Kobe Bryant item ever sold at auction.”]] CNBC February 10, 2023February 10, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. Toys & GamesDept. Nonfood 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events Mattel Makes A Play For Collectors With Super Bowl Little People Quarterbacks Jason Hurts and Patrick Mahomes could win the chance to be immortalized as Little People figures. Joan Verdon - Forbes February 10, 2023February 10, 2023 < 1 min read Holiday & EventsDept. Toys & Games 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Your Views: The Last Word Yesterday MNB took note of a really good piece from the Los Angeles Times about the impact – social, cultural, infrastructural – of the pandemic-fueled e-commerce boom, which “accelerated the land grab” for warehouse space in California’s Inland Empire. The area, the Times wrote, has become “ever more hardscaped into the staging point for trains […] MorningNewsBeat February 9, 2023February 9, 2023 7 min read Operations & Supply ChainDept. GroceryBrick and MortarShoppersDept. NonfoodDept. FreshSustainabilityDept. BeverageMarketing: BroadcastHoliday & EventsConsumersFood DeliveryESG and CSREconomyDeliveryDept. Toys & GamesDept. Fresh PreparedDept. Adult BevGrubhubHome DepotStore LocationPredictions and ForecastsRestaurantsDept. BakeryTechnology & InnovationUbereatsUnileverExecutivesCOVID19VendorsDoorDashBed Bath & Beyond 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food BJ’s announces club growth in 2023 MARLBOROUGH, Mass.—BJ’s Wholesale Club announced today that it will continue its expansion of new club locations in the upcoming months, including opening its very first club in Tennessee, in La Vergne, in the first half of this year. BJ’ also plans to open clubs in Davenport, Fla., and McDonough, Ga., later this month. “Our club […] MMR February 9, 2023February 9, 2023 2 min read Pricing & PromotionsBJ’s Wholesale ClubBOPISMarketing: TradeShoppersDept. DeliDept. Fresh PreparedDept. FuelExecutivesDept. FreshDept. NonfoodDept. Toys & GamesMerchandisingDeliveryDept. PetDept. PerimeterDept. ApparelTechnology & InnovationStrategy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem Shoptalk Europe announces the 2023 Agenda Shoptalk Europe knows that innovation isn’t a luxury – it’s business critical. As the European retail environment is disrupted by dynamic consumer behaviours, an abundance of new digital technologies, and a challenging economic backdrop, this is the exact moment when winning businesses will look beyond the short-term and accelerate, not slow down, their digital transformation. […] Rethink Retail February 9, 2023February 9, 2023 3 min read Industry Conferences and EventsTechnology & InnovationData & InsightsShoppersOperations & Supply ChainMetaversePredictions and ForecastsEconomyMarketing: Retail Mediasocial commerceStreamingSustainabilityTech: AR and VRTech: RoboticsTrends: RetailTrends: TechAssociatesMerchandisingConsumersBrick and MortarCoca ColaCryptoDept. ApparelDept. FreshDept. NonfoodDept. Toys & GamesESG and CSRExecutivesMarketing: BroadcastUnileverAhold Delhaize 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Corporate Strategy Corporate Finance Partnerships & Alt Profit Media & Marketing Agencies & Vendors Data & Insights International Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation aisle 3 exits the CSS business and uses proceeds to support growth in sneaker category AI powered shopping platform aisle 3 has completed the sale of its Google Comparison Shopping Site (CSS) service to Product Hero. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, other than it being all cash. The sale consolidates market share for CSS service provider Product Hero, which works with the likes of Rituals and Ikea. […] Written by Retail Technology Innovation Hub March 17, 2023March 17, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation The Daily QuickWit (3/17): The Top Retail News The top retail news and most read stories in commerce. Written by RetailWit March 17, 2023March 17, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit Partnerships & Alt Profit Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Kroger lands deal for self-driving truck deliveries Get ready because the empty truck cabs in motion are coming. Gatik, which is involved in autonomous middle-mile logistics, has announced a multi-year commercial collaboration to transport customer orders within Kroger’s Dallas distribution network. The operations will launch in a few weeks. Under the collaboration, Gatik’s medium-duty autonomous box trucks will transport fresh, customer-favorite products from […] Written by Supermarket News March 17, 2023March 17, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Channel: Grocery Department & Category Department: Beverage Department: Food Corporate Strategy Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Merchandising Owned Brands (Private Label) Albertsons Redesigns and Expands Open Nature Own Label Line Albertsons yesterday unveiled what it said was “the redesign of its Open Nature brand as the company strives to become the brand of choice for those health-conscious shoppers seeking a more balanced lifestyle. Open Nature, which is part of Albertsons Cos. Own Brands portfolio, provides shoppers with tasty foods made with thoughtfully chosen ingredients that […] Written by MorningNewsBeat March 17, 2023March 17, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats Corporate Finance Trends & External Forces Associates & Employees Stores & Formats Dollar General investing $100M in its stores, with a focus on boosting labor Dive Brief: Dollar General posted net sales of $10.2 billion during the fourth quarter of 2022, a figure that was up 17.9% compared with the same period in 2021, the discount retail chain reported Thursday. Comparable-store sales rose 5.7% year-over-year in Q4, while operating profit was up 17.1%. CEO Jeff Owen said Dollar General intends to invest about […] Written by Grocery Dive March 17, 2023March 17, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked