Technology & Innovation CPG Innovation: 4 Types of Innovation and Why They Matter The values-oriented consumer is at the heart of CPG innovation. Innovation is an inescapable term. It’s used to describe so many businesses, products, and technologies that the word has almost lost meaning. People often zero in on one form of innovation and that becomes the default definition in their mind. In truth, innovation is an […] Spins September 13, 2023September 14, 2023 4 min read Technology & InnovationData & InsightsDept. DairyDept. BeverageConsumersPackagingTrends: ManufacturerShoppersDept. FreshDept. RefrigeratedHealth & WellnessSustainabilityAssociatesTrends: Food and BeverageESG and CSRDept. Natural / OrganicInclusivityBrick and MortarStrategyDeliveryDept. BabyExecutivesPredictions and ForecastsOperations & Supply ChainDept. Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Survey: CPG Innovation Not Taking Place In Value Sector Advantage Solutions is out with a new “Advantage Outlook” survey, including that “product manufacturers are no longer attempting to innovate on lower-price-point products to compete on value. Instead, nearly all manufacturers — 98% — are investing in innovation on mainstream or premium-priced products with a heavy emphasis on health and wellness, and products that offer […] MorningNewsBeat August 21, 2023August 21, 2023 < 1 min read Thick DataTechnology & InnovationTrends: ManufacturerMarketing: TradeAssociatesMarketing: In StoreTech: CashierlessEconomyHealth & WellnessConsumersStrategyMerchandisingHoliday & Events 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing The State of CPG Innovation with NIQ’s Jenny Frazier & Justin Belgiano The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by Jenny Frazier Omni-Solutions Commercial Leader for the US & Justin Belgiano SVP NA Retail Measurement Products at NIQ, the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, reveals new pathways to growth for retailers and consumer goods manufacturers. With operations in more than 100 countries, NIQ delivers the most […] The CPG Guys June 17, 2023June 17, 2023 2 min read Technology & InnovationMarketing: Social MediaData & InsightsPodcastsTrends: ManufacturerConsumersMarketing: BroadcastOmnichannelAcquisitionCOVID19ExecutivesGoogleMarketing: In StoreOperations & Supply ChainPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Circana reveals 2022 New Product Pacesetters CHICAGO – Circana, formerly IRI and The NPD Group, has released its 2022 New Product Pacesetters, the 28th annual report revealing the top new product launches across food and beverage and nonfood sectors. The report illustrates the enduring power of CPG innovation, revealing that consumer spending on new product offerings remained elevated last year despite challenges […] MMR June 8, 2023June 12, 2023 4 min read Dept. BeverageConsumersDept. GrocerySustainabilityHealth & WellnessDept. NonfoodTechnology & InnovationProcter & GambleRestaurantsMarketing: Social MediaDept. HBCDept. Adult BevDept. OTCCOVID19Data & InsightsPackagingDept. FreshTrends: Food and BeverageEconomyCoca ColaGooglePricing & PromotionsPepsiCoInclusivityInsight ProvidersMarketing: BrandMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMondelezOperations & Supply ChainStrategyResults & InvestmentShoppersTrends: ManufacturerESG and CSRUnileverDept. LaundryCPG: Adult BeverageDeliveryData VisualizationBig Data 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer The New CPG Playbook: Embrace Product, Marketing and Experience Innovation to Drive Growth The digital surge during COVID-19 accelerated the introduction of direct-to-consumer CPG brands selling online, but three interlocking trends could hobble their continued growth. One is simple competition: more brands and more products competing for consumer wallet and mind share. The second is inflation, which is causing consumers to adjust their purchasing patterns. In the U.S. […] Retail TouchPoints March 8, 2023July 11, 2023 7 min read Technology & InnovationConsumersAIShoppersOmnichannelHealth & WellnessPartnershipsSustainabilityDept. PetDept. GroceryData & InsightsCompetitionMarketing: Social MediaDept. HBCCOVID19Marketing: In StoreHoliday & EventsPredictions and ForecastsThick DataPackagingReturnsTikTokDept. Natural / OrganicTrends: MarketingIndustry Conferences and EventsConsultingMarketing: BroadcastInsight ProvidersTrends: RetailDept. NonfoodDept. RefrigeratedEconomyESG and CSRExecutivesBig DataMarketing: BrandMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationTrends: ManufacturerCannabisTrends: Food and BeverageDept. ApparelDept. BabyDept. BakeryDept. BeverageDept. DairyDept. FreshDept. FuelMarketing: Loyalty & Subscription 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces CPG trends 2023: Proving value in an inflation-weary world For CPG brands, top trends this year include price-sensitive consumers, inclusive products, and getting real about sustainability. Future of Commerce March 1, 2023March 2, 2023 < 1 min read Trends: ManufacturerEconomySustainabilityConsumersInclusivity 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Shoppers already act like it’s a recession: Report Increasingly cautions shopping behavior among six retail/CPG trends for 2023 Supermarket News January 14, 2023January 14, 2023 < 1 min read ShoppersEconomyTrends: Manufacturer 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Top CPG and Retail Trend Predictions to Watch in 2023 As another tumultuous year ends, we eagerly anticipate what’s to come in the following twelve months. Here are the top CPG and retail trends we predict will be top-of-mind for retailers, brands, and consumers in 2023: 1. Direct-to-consumer Direct-to-consumer (DTC) is a retail model where brands sell directly to new customers, eliminating the need to […] RangeMe December 1, 2022December 1, 2022 5 min read ConsumersTechnology & InnovationHealth & WellnessVendorsPredictions and ForecastsOwned Brands (Private Label)ShoppersData & InsightsESG and CSROperations & Supply ChainConsultingTrends: RetailMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationEconomyPackagingDept. Natural / OrganicMarketing: In Storesocial commerceMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionDept. GroceryMeta (Facebook)OmnichannelDept. BeverageReturnsCOVID19SustainabilityInclusivityMerchandisingTargetPricing & PromotionsResults & InvestmentStrategyDept. NonfoodThick DataTikTokTrends: ManufacturerDept. PerimeterCustomer ExperienceData VisualizationDeliveryDept. FreshDept. HBCWalmartGiant EagleBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
Shopper & Customer The Path of Today’s CPG Brands The CPG (consumer-packaged goods) industry is on an exciting and transitionary path. Virtually everything about the category has changed over the last 15 years, from the way brands develop and bring products to market to how consumers learn about and purchase them. Obstacles that once protected legacy brands’ share of the market and prevented new […] Retail TouchPoints October 26, 2022October 27, 2022 4 min read ConsumersAcquisitionShoppersPredictions and ForecastsResults & InvestmentOmnichannelSustainabilityHealth & WellnessOperations & Supply ChainCompetitionMetaverseMarketing: Social MediaDept. BeverageESG and CSRConsultingTrends: ManufacturerTechnology & InnovationPhilanthropyPartnershipsStart UpsStrategyTargetBrick and MortarTikTokTrends: TechLegal & CriminalMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionBOPISGovernmentAssociatesAmazonData & InsightsDeliveryDept. ApparelDept. GroceryWarby Parker 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Charts: Trends in Manufacturing, 3D Printing Despite the global economic downturn, investments in manufacturing technology remained stable in Q2 2022. The use of 3D printing is growing. The post Charts: Trends in Manufacturing, 3D Printing appeared first on Practical Ecommerce. Practical Ecommerce October 19, 2022October 19, 2022 < 1 min read Operations & Supply ChainTrends: ManufacturerPredictions and ForecastsData & InsightsTechnology & InnovationEconomy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Technology & Innovation ‘Money Doesn’t Stink:’ The Sad State Of Affairs In Ad Tech After 12 years of working in – or adjacent to – the ad tech industry, I am coming to terms with the simple answer to many depressing questions. The post ‘Money Doesn’t Stink:’ The Sad State Of Affairs In Ad Tech appeared first on AdExchanger. Written by AdExchanger September 26, 2023September 26, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables Department: Consumer Durables Corporate Strategy Lego Abandons One of Its Projects To Make Oil-Free Bricks -FT Danish toymaker Lego has reportedly abandoned a prominent initiative to eliminate oil-based plastics from its bricks. This decision comes after the company discovered that the new material, recycled polyethylene terephthalate (RPET), would result in higher carbon emissions. Lego’s CEO, Niels Christiansen, mentioned that extensive testing revealed it was challenging to find a material that met… Written by RetailWire September 26, 2023September 26, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Drug Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Stores & Formats CVS Is Permanently Closing Hundreds of Stores for a Surprising Reason As the pandemic’s impact on brick-and-mortar retail lingers, the U.S. drugstore landscape is undergoing significant changes. CVS, the largest drugstore chain in America, is implementing a policy change that will lead to the closure of hundreds of stores over the next three years, aiming to optimize store locations based on population shifts and consumer buying… Written by RetailWire September 26, 2023September 26, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Corporate Strategy Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Amazon Invests $4 Billion in AI Company Anthropic Amazon will invest up to $4 billion in Anthropic and gain a minority ownership position in the company, part of a deal that will have Amazon Web Services (AWS) become Anthropic’s primary cloud provider. Anthropic will make its future AI foundation models accessible to million of developers, as well as provide AWS customers with early […] Written by Retail TouchPoints September 25, 2023September 26, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Marketplace Partnerships & Alt Profit Media & Marketing Retailer Media Shopify Audiences Adds Criteo, Its First Open Web Ads Partner Shopify Audiences debuted last year with only Google and Meta. In January, Pinterest was added to the mix. Now TikTok, Snap and, notably, Criteo will be able to plug into The post Shopify Audiences Adds Criteo, Its First Open Web Ads Partner appeared first on AdExchanger. Written by AdExchanger September 25, 2023September 26, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked