Technology & Innovation 10 Takeaways From Tech’s Biggest News Week of the Year A month’s worth of tech news dropped in four days this week. Microsoft, Google, and Anthropic held developer conferences filled with new models and product releases. OpenAI acquired Jony Ive’s IO device startup. And Apple’s plan to release smart glasses in 2026 became public. I spent the week in Silicon Valley, attending Google and Anthropic’s […] Bigtechnology May 23, 2025May 23, 2025 4 min read Technology & InnovationAIBigTechGoogleData & InsightsExecutivesTrends: TechHealth & WellnessChatGPTPodcastsPredictions and ForecastsReturnsLegal & CriminalMarketing: BroadcastTech: RoboticsGovernmentUnilever 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category Memorial Day Travel Food Favorites: A Grocerant Guru’s Guide to Snacking Across America Memorial Day weekend is about to set new records — not just for travel, but for tasty road trip bites, hotel-room feasts, and foodie-favorite restaurants across the country. According to AAA, over 45 million Americans will hit the roads, rails, and runways from May 22 to May 26. That’s a whole lot of mouths […] Grocerant Guru May 23, 2025May 23, 2025 4 min read Dept. GroceryData & InsightsHoliday & EventsDept. FreshDept. Fresh PreparedPredictions and ForecastsRestaurantsPublixFood DeliveryStore LocationRegional GroceryDept. FuelNestleUnileverDept. BeverageDept. BakeryDept. Adult BevBOPIS 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG & FMCG Wall’s Pastry unveils new Takeaway Pockets Wall’s has launched new Takeaway Pockets in three takeaway-inspired flavours – Pepperoni Pizza, Cheeseburger and Bombay Potato Curry. Building on the success of the brand’s slices range, the new trio of Takeaway Pockets offers a smaller version, designed as a lighter snack or meal option… This story continues at Wall’s Pastry unveils new Takeaway Pockets […] Talking Retail May 22, 2025May 22, 2025 < 1 min read UnileverPricing & PromotionsDept. Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Why Edge Computing is the Missing Piece in Retail’s AI Revolution The promise of artificial intelligence in retail is no longer theoretical — it’s rapidly becoming a competitive necessity. Gartner predicts key enterprise computer vision markets will pass $386 billion by 2031, with retail among the sectors offering the fastest revenue growth opportunities. But there’s a critical challenge that rarely makes headlines: How do you effectively deploy and […] Retail TouchPoints May 22, 2025May 22, 2025 3 min read Technology & InnovationAIStore LocationShoppersData & InsightsInsight ProvidersMarketing: OOHAssociatesBrick and MortarAcquisitionOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: Social MediaResults & InvestmentTrends: TechSustainabilityStrategyStart UpsMarketing: In StoreMarketing: ShopperHealth & WellnessUnileverMarketing: BrandMarketing: Trade 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights The Elephant & The Bookstore: How Mental Barriers Limit Success In this week’s blog, we explored how invisible barriers can silently limit your growth through something called “learned helplessness”. Today, we’re examining real-world examples of retailers who’ve broken free from these mental constraints—from Barnes & Noble’s remarkable turnaround to lesser-known success stories where small mindset shifts led to massive results. Our newly released guidebook, “Breaking the […] Trakwell.ai (formerly Doorcounts) May 22, 2025May 22, 2025 4 min read Data & InsightsTechnology & InnovationAIDeliveryShoppersBrick and MortarStore LocationAssociatesExecutivesPredictions and ForecastsLegal & CriminalInstacartAcquisitionUnileverTargetStrategyAmazonMars Inc.WalmartConsumersCOVID19Economy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Chuck E. Cheese, Campus Retailer Follett Enter Retail Media Arena The world of retail media has two interesting new entrants — the Chuck E. Cheese chain of family entertainment centers and campus retailer Follett Higher Education. These new offerings highlight the growing breadth of the retail media landscape, which increasingly encompasses much more than just traditional retailers. Chuck E. Cheese Aims to Become a ‘Family […] Retail TouchPoints May 20, 2025May 20, 2025 3 min read Dept. DairyMarketing: Retail MediaStreamingPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Digital MediaMerchandisingTechnology & InnovationOperations & Supply ChainOmnichannelTrends: MarketingMarketing: BroadcastTargetData & InsightsMarketing: Social MediaDept. NonfoodMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationUnileverSponsoredBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables Bath & Body Works Taps Nike Exec to Lead Company Bath & Body Works has named Daniel Heaf as its new CEO, effective immediately. He replaces Gina Boswell, who is stepping down from the post and the company’s board. Heaf brings two decades of experience, most recently as Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer at Nike and featuring stints at Burberry and BBC Worldwide. No specific […] Retail TouchPoints May 19, 2025May 19, 2025 2 min read Dept. ApparelExecutivesConsumersMarketing: Social MediaGovernmentTechnology & InnovationCOVID19UnileverMeta (Facebook)Operations & Supply ChainResults & InvestmentShoppersStrategySustainabilityBrick and MortarAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Wienerschnitzel Accelerates Toward Growth with Full-Flavor Fast-Food & High-Octane Partnerships Wienerschnitzel, America’s iconic hot dog brand, is pushing the pedal to the metal—literally and figuratively—by aligning itself with high-performance lifestyle brands and targeting a powerful consumer base: motorsports fans. In 2025, the chain has reignited its brand relevance and accelerated customer engagement through dynamic partnerships with Joe Gibbs Racing Motocross, Toyota Racing, 4 Wheel […] Grocerant Guru May 18, 2025May 18, 2025 3 min read Dept. GroceryConsumersData & InsightsPartnershipsRestaurantsShoppersDept. PetUnileverBrick and MortarCompetitionDept. BeverageDept. DairyDept. NonfoodExecutivesPredictions and ForecastsPricing & Promotions 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Arby’s Releases ’13-Hour Drip Fit’ Made Out of Napkins To Celebrate National BBQ Day, New Sandwiches Arby’s is leaning hard into its latest promotion, one following (and coinciding with) the launch of its 13-Hour Smoked Brisket Sandwich and 6-Hour Smoked Pulled Pork Sandwich, which it launched in April — both sandwiches backed by celebs Cedric the Entertainer and Anthony Anderson and topped with the duo’s signature sauce. According to a May […] RetailWire May 18, 2025May 18, 2025 2 min read RestaurantsDept. Fresh PreparedMarketing: Social MediaData & InsightsTwitterDept. FreshDept. ApparelMarketing: BrandReturnsDept. GroceryExecutivesOperations & Supply ChainPress ReleaseShoppersUnilever 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Non-Traditional Fresh Food Retailers Are Disrupting the Industry in 2025 When Ronald Reagan famously declared, “Tear down this wall,” he wasn’t talking about the barriers in fresh food retail—but today, those walls are crumbling faster than ever. In 2025, the food industry has fully entered a phase of accelerated channel blurring and consumer-driven disruption. What was once the realm of traditional grocers is now […] Grocerant Guru May 17, 2025May 17, 2025 5 min read ConsumersTechnology & InnovationAIDept. GroceryRestaurantsData & InsightsDept. FreshDept. PerimeterDollar GeneralBrick and MortarAmazonDept. DeliWalgreensRegional GroceryBOPISShoppersMarketing: Social MediaDept. Fresh PreparedDeliveryCostcoPredictions and ForecastsPackagingWhole FoodsOmnichannelOcadoWegmansWaWaTrends: RetailTrader JoesLidlHealth & WellnessTwitterAldiMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: In StoreCVSAcquisitionStore LocationInstacartQ CommerceOwned Brands (Private Label)MerchandisingMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationKrogerDept. DairyWalmartUnileverHEBTrends: Food and BeverageTikTokTech: RoboticsStrategySave A LotAlbertsons / Safeway7-Eleven & Speedway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Strengthen Your Brand’s Messaging: The Power of Proactive Health Tracking to Drive Demand Tracking brand health isn’t just a strategy- it’s a necessity. Like all other forms of health, it requires ongoing monitoring and preventative actions. We could focus on numerous recent examples, but take the recent boycotts against US retailers like Walmart, Amazon and Target for rolling back their DE&I initiatives. In February 2025, some Target customers […] Mintel May 15, 2025May 15, 2025 4 min read ConsumersData & InsightsHealth & WellnessConsultingTechnology & InnovationStrategyMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: Social MediaTargetDeliveryThick DataEconomyUnileverTrends: ConsumerData VisualizationResults & InvestmentMarketing: Retail MediaBig DataWalmartAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Your Views: Is. A. Puzzlement. Here on MNB I’ve been fairly critical of some of the decision-making at Albertsons, though I didn’t really have any comment on this week’s announcement that it is expanding its business eCommerce platform. One MNB reader, however, saw something I didn’t see: This is symptomatic of a larger problem at Albertsons. Who’s running the show? […] MorningNewsBeat May 15, 2025May 15, 2025 5 min read Regional GroceryExecutivesAhold DelhaizeAlbertsons / SafewayMarketing: BroadcastGovernmentDept. GroceryConsumersMerchandisingMarketing: OOHPredictions and ForecastsAssociatesDivestituresDept. NonfoodDept. BeverageUnileverDept. Toys & Games 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG & FMCG Knorr dupes fast food favorites with Martha Stewart in social-first push The Unilever-owned brand is utilizing branded ads on Lyft and shoppable recipe videos on Roku that will lead to Walmart’s recipe page. MarketingDive May 14, 2025May 14, 2025 < 1 min read UnileverESG and CSRDept. GroceryWalmartOwned Brands (Private Label)Marketing: Broadcast 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Restaurants Olive Garden Is Offering Free Delivery on 1 Million Online and Mobile Orders Olive Garden is offering inflation-weary customers a slight break on its delivery fees — but only for a limited time. Per a press release shared with RetailWire, the convenience of having your favorite Italian comfort cuisine delivered straight to your house has just gotten better. As of May 12, Olive Garden is giving away free […] RetailWire May 14, 2025May 14, 2025 2 min read RestaurantsDeliveryMeta (Facebook)Marketing: Social MediaData & InsightsUnileverPricing & PromotionsPress ReleaseGovernmentExecutivesEconomy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Owned Brands (Private Label) The Evolution of Sustainability: From Green Claims to Eco-Specific Uncover the evolving landscape of sustainability in advertising. This Marketing Intelligence analysis article dissects nearly 320,000 food, drink, and beauty ads launched between 2019 and 2024, zeroing in on how sustainability claims are being used. Get targeted insights into this crucial CPG communication strategy. Eager to learn more? Download your free copy of the full […] Mintel May 13, 2025May 13, 2025 6 min read ConsumersSustainabilityData & InsightsData VisualizationDept. HBCDept. GroceryInternational - UKDept. BeverageConsultingESG and CSRPackagingTechnology & InnovationHealth & WellnessPredictions and ForecastsUnileverDept. Natural / OrganicTrends: Food and BeverageStrategyShoppersTargetMarketing: Social MediaDept. FreshMarketing: BroadcastOwned Brands (Private Label)Dept. PerimeterCOVID19MerchandisingDept. Dairy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Restaurant Leaders Confront the Future: Why Reinvention, Not Nostalgia, Will Define the Next Era of Dining As chain restaurant executives gather in Chicago, the stakes have never been higher. Traditional strategies rooted in brand protectionism are crumbling under the weight of rising costs, labor shortages, and fierce competition from non-traditional food outlets. According to Steven Johnson, the Grocerant Guru® at Foodservice Solutions®, the path to survival is not resistance but […] Grocerant Guru May 11, 2025May 11, 2025 5 min read ConsumersRestaurantsTechnology & InnovationAIDept. GroceryData & InsightsPredictions and ForecastsEconomyDept. Fresh PreparedAssociatesDept. FreshPackagingBrick and MortarDept. DeliShoppersCompetitionMarketing: Social MediaOperations & Supply ChainDept. NonfoodUnileverMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionSustainabilityTrends: Food and BeverageExecutivesDept. FuelMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationTwitterTech: RoboticsPricing & PromotionsDept. PerimeterPartnershipsMeta (Facebook)MerchandisingESG and CSR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Alquist wraps Walmart Alabama Supercenter expansion project as it taps 3D construction technology Walmart and Alquist have announced the completion of a second 3D Concrete Print (3DCP) project at the US retail giant’s Owens Cross Roads, Ala., Supercenter. In Alabama, the five-person Alquist team, utilising two 3DCP systems, printed the 16 foot high walls on the Pickup expansion in 75 hours during seven operational days, which, the company […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub May 9, 2025May 9, 2025 2 min read Technology & InnovationWalmartData & InsightsMarketing: Social MediaTescoGovernmentOperations & Supply ChainExecutivesOmnichannelReturnsSustainabilityTech: CashierlessBrick and MortarUnileverTwitterTrends: TechMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionInternational - UKInclusivityCOVID19DeliveryBOPIS 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG & FMCG Molly-Mae Hague fronts Persil and Comfort ads Unilever is set to grow the sensitive laundry care segment with the launch of its Pure Heaven Scent collection from Persil and Comfort. The marketing campaign to support the launch is being fronted by Molly-Mae Hague. Nathan Palmer, marketing director Laundry UK & Ireland at… This story continues at Molly-Mae Hague fronts Persil and Comfort […] Talking Retail May 9, 2025May 9, 2025 < 1 min read UnileverDept. LaundryInternational - UKDept. Nonfood 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery Family Dollar Partners with Uber Eats for Delivery from 5,000 Locations Nationwide Family Dollar will now offer its products on the Uber Eats platform, allowing shoppers to access on-demand or scheduled deliveries from more than 5,000 Family Dollar stores across the country. The discount retailer offers a wide range of everyday items including cleaning supplies, pantry staples, beauty and baby care products. To mark the launch, Uber […] Retail TouchPoints May 6, 2025May 6, 2025 < 1 min read DeliveryUbereatsFamily DollarWegmansFreshDirectMarketing: Social MediaRegional GroceryBrick and MortarMerchandisingFood DeliveryShoppersHome DepotUnileverDoorDashDept. HBCPricing & Promotions 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Restaurants Give Mom Her Favorite Chicken & Waffles for Mother’s Day KFC & Benchmark Resorts Deliver the Ultimate Brunch-in-Bed Experience for Moms Who Deserve a Break This Mother’s Day, KFC and Benchmark Resorts & Hotels are turning dreams into drumsticks with a finger lickin’ fabulous getaway for the moms who really deserve a break. The beloved KFC Chicken & Waffles is taking center stage on hotel in-room dining menus for one unforgettable weekend of pampering, peace, and crispy perfection. For […] Grocerant Guru May 1, 2025May 1, 2025 2 min read RestaurantsPredictions and ForecastsData & InsightsDept. GroceryDeliveryUnileverShoppersMarketing: Social MediaGovernmentESG and CSR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Digimarc suports Unilever for major global deployment of 2D barcodes in consumer packaged goods industry Digimarc is laying claim to one of the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry’s largest global implementations of GS1 Digital Link enabled 2D barcodes with Unilever. The roll-out looks to put Unilever at the forefront of the retail industry’s preparation for Sunrise 2027, when 2D barcodes become standard at Point of Sale worldwide. It will also […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub April 30, 2025April 30, 2025 2 min read Technology & InnovationAIUnileverData & InsightsConsumersMarketing: Social MediaPredictions and ForecastsTech: CashierlessGovernmentMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionTescoPackagingOmnichannelBrick and MortarTrends: RetailShoppersOperations & Supply ChainAssociatesTrends: TechTwitterDeliveryInternational - UKESG and CSRCOVID19Inclusivity 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Pantry or Takeout? What’s for Dinner? Why the Takeout Trend is Winning the Mealtime Battle From busy weeknights to lazy Sundays, the modern consumer is shifting away from the stocked pantry and toward the convenience of takeout. Time pressures, missing ingredients, and diverse family preferences are driving a nationwide mealtime migration according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. Here’s what the data reveals—and why […] Grocerant Guru April 29, 2025April 29, 2025 4 min read Data & InsightsDept. GroceryConsumersRestaurantsDept. Fresh PreparedBrick and MortarDept. DeliDeliveryMarketing: Social MediaDept. BeverageDept. NonfoodAssociatesInstacartCompetitionWaWaPricing & PromotionsStrategyDept. FreshDoorDashESG and CSRVendorsUnileverUbereatsTwitterShoppersMeta (Facebook)Marketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionInsight ProvidersFood Delivery7-Eleven & Speedway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital The Innovation Conversation: Putting Words In Andy Jassy’s Mouth A few weeks ago, on the occasion of Amazon CEO Andy Jassy’s annual letter to shareholders, it was suggested here on MNB that after all these years, what Jassy really ought to do is write a letter to customers. Some of the subjects would be the same but the framing and context would be different. […] MorningNewsBeat April 29, 2025April 29, 2025 8 min read AmazonTechnology & InnovationAIShoppersDeliveryExecutivesConsumersOperations & Supply ChainGovernmentDept. PharmacyDept. GroceryDept. NonfoodSustainabilityWhole FoodsHealth & WellnessPartnershipsStreamingDept. PetMarketing: Social MediaDept. FreshReturnsPredictions and ForecastsLegal & CriminalMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: VoiceMerchandisingDept. Natural / OrganicRegional GroceryResults & InvestmentTrends: RetailUnileverBankruptcyBrick and MortarEconomyPodcasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights The Data Mandate for a Modernized Shopping Experience Brands like Amazon have set the gold standard for a modern ecommerce shopping experience. Customers expect brands to show them the right product at the right price — and they don’t want to wait weeks to receive it. What’s more, with Gen AI tools now in the fray, customers are likely to want instant product […] Retail TouchPoints April 28, 2025April 28, 2025 4 min read Data & InsightsTechnology & InnovationShoppersAICustomer ExperienceMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationStrategyDept. NonfoodMarketing: Social MediaPackagingMarketing: In StoreAssociatesConsumersDept. BeverageAmazonPredictions and ForecastsUnileverMarketing: TradeDept. GroceryESG and CSRTech: IoTSustainabilityResults & InvestmentPricing & PromotionsPepsiCoExecutivesMarketing: Voice 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Grocerant Guru®: Time is the New Currency of Customer Happiness In today’s retail landscape, food isn’t just sustenance—it’s strategy. From grocers and c-stores to food-forward retailers, the battle for consumer loyalty is being fought in refrigerated aisles and grab-and-go displays. Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®, has been closely tracking the intersection of consumer behavior and food marketing, and HappyOrNot’s […] Grocerant Guru April 27, 2025April 27, 2025 4 min read Dept. GroceryCustomer ExperienceConsumersData & InsightsShoppersMerchandisingPredictions and ForecastsUnileverPackagingMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionStrategyDept. Fresh PreparedDept. RefrigeratedTrends: RetailTikTokPepsiCoDept. FreshMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationDept. NonfoodDept. Adult BevBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Restaurants What Customers Value: A View from Restaurants, Convenience Stores, and Grocery Service Delis In today’s evolving foodservice landscape, the definition of value has expanded far beyond just price. Consumers navigating restaurants, convenience stores, and grocery store delis are increasingly driven by a combination of fiscal mindfulness, time-saving solutions, and meal satisfaction. Yet the lens through which each customer base views value is shaped by both the location […] Grocerant Guru April 25, 2025April 25, 2025 4 min read RestaurantsShoppersConsumersData & InsightsDept. Fresh PreparedDept. DeliDept. GroceryBrick and MortarPricing & PromotionsDept. FreshStore LocationMarketing: TradeDeliveryMerchandisingWaWaDept. BakeryHoliday & EventsMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionPredictions and ForecastsStrategyTechnology & InnovationUnilever 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables AI-Powered Sort A Brick Re-Creates Full Lego Sets for Resale or Replay Sort A Brick, a new Lithuania-based startup, is using AI to bring order to consumers’ dusty boxes of mismatched Lego bricks. The technology can identify and restore complete Lego sets from jumbles of old bricks, making them easier to sell on secondhand marketplaces. “For many, a disorganized box of toy bricks seems to hold only […] Retail TouchPoints April 24, 2025April 24, 2025 2 min read Technology & InnovationAIDept. Toys & GamesDept. ApparelRecommerceMarketing: Social MediaConsumersData & InsightsExecutivesMarketing: In StoreOperations & Supply ChainProcter & GambleShoppersUnilever 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG & FMCG Axe leans on Pete Davidson’s wisdom to help men level up their rizz The actor-comedian will host an Ask Me Anything-like discussion on Instagram and stars in a new ad giving a shorter individual a confidence boost. MarketingDive April 23, 2025April 23, 2025 < 1 min read UnileverMeta (Facebook)Marketing: Social Media 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation McDonald’s Collab With ‘A Minecraft Movie’ Drives Significant Traffic Growth McDonald’s has seen a great degree of success with its Minecraft promo. RetailWire April 23, 2025April 23, 2025 < 1 min read GamingStore LocationUnileverRestaurants 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital 7-Eleven Fresh Food Forward How Food Innovation, Strategic Investment & Customer-Centric Execution Will Drive Growth As the convenience store industry evolves to meet the demands of a more food-savvy, on-the-go consumer, 7-Eleven is doubling down on fresh food, digital delivery, and proprietary innovation—and it’s not just catching up. It’s moving Fresh Food Forward. The C-Store Food Evolution: By […] Grocerant Guru April 23, 2025April 23, 2025 4 min read Dept. GroceryConsumers7-Eleven & SpeedwayDept. FreshData & InsightsDept. PerimeterDeliveryRestaurantsShoppersTechnology & InnovationStrategyBrick and MortarOwned Brands (Private Label)Dept. FuelDept. BeverageMarketing: In StoreTrends: Food and BeverageResults & InvestmentStore LocationEconomyExecutivesGovernmentMerchandisingPredictions and ForecastsDept. DeliUnilever 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Media & Marketing Data & Insights Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Charted: How Do U.S. Universities Make Their Money? See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Charted: How Are American Universities Funded? This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways More than half of American public college and […] Written by Visual Capitalist May 11, 2025May 11, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Corporate Strategy Media & Marketing Data & Insights Technology & Innovation Week in Review: Instacart CEO heads to OpenAI Welcome back to Week in Review! We’ve got lots of news for you this week: There were CEO shake-ups at Instacart and 11x; the web series is back — kind of; Threads is getting video ads; and much more. Let’s get to it! Big move: Instacart CEO Fidji Simo will become OpenAI’s CEO for Applications, […] Written by TechCrunch May 11, 2025May 11, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Channel: Mass Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Corporate Strategy Corporate Finance Corporate Purpose Media & Marketing Data & Insights International Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Retail Operations Associates & Employees Operations & Supply Chain Stores & Formats What’s next for Instacart as CEO Fidji Simo announces decision to join OpenAI as head of applications? Instacart CEO Fidji Simo is departing the grocery technology company to join OpenAI as its Chief of Applications. In an email to employees, she said: “Let me start by saying this was an incredibly hard decision because I love this company. We are operating incredibly well as our last earnings results have shown. Our strategy […] Written by Retail Technology Innovation Hub May 10, 2025May 11, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Channel: Dollar/Value Channel: Grocery Channel: Mass Department & Category Department: Nonfood Corporate Strategy Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Retail Operations Merchandising Operations & Supply Chain Stores & Formats Personalized Disruption: Grocery’s Secret to Breaking Old Habits There’s no shortage of talk about technology that’s going to redefine, dominate, or transform retail this year. Much of this language boils down to marketing speech, and often, true industry disruption fails to materialize. There is no shortage of tech hyperbole in retail. But then there’s the occasional exception — a technology that genuinely does […] Written by Retail TouchPoints May 10, 2025May 11, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Department: Nonfood Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Holiday & Events Operations & Supply Chain State of the Consumer Report [Week of May 9] Timely insights on consumer behavior, pricing, and retail trends This weekly snapshot highlights the most relevant signals shaping where and how consumers are spending—from e-commerce and inflation shifts to essential vs. discretionary demand. What you’ll get from this week’s report: Cross-border e-commerce slowdown: Learn how tariff pressures are reshaping sales trends […] Written by Yipitdata May 10, 2025May 11, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked