Holiday & Events This Year Consider Catering options for your Easter Dinner At the intersection of time starved consumers and family fun at our house Easter was alive with activity both inside and out and always included extended family members the help make that day special. Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® believes that the more time you have to spend with […] Grocerant Guru March 18, 2024March 18, 2024 4 min read Holiday & EventsData & InsightsRestaurantsDept. GroceryBOPISDept. FreshConsumersSustainabilityOperations & Supply ChainPepsiCoPartnershipsDept. BeverageMarketing: In StoreDept. OTCDept. DairyDeliveryUnilever 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Foodservice Solutions® Top Six Reasons Consumer Buy Prepared Meals Consumers are dynamic not static according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. So, the question becomes just why are consumers in 2024 time-starved? Ok, let’s see a few reasons: · Busy Lives: The juggle of work, family, and personal commitments continue to be a major time drain. · Economic Factors: With […] Grocerant Guru March 16, 2024March 16, 2024 3 min read ConsumersDept. GroceryData & InsightsTechnology & InnovationMarketing: Social MediaAIDept. FreshBrick and MortarDept. PerimeterTwitterEconomyDept. Fresh PreparedMeta (Facebook)COVID19DeliveryESG and CSRDept. NonfoodHealth & WellnessInclusivityPredictions and ForecastsPricing & PromotionsRestaurantsShoppersUnilever 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Merchandising Frontier Airlines Offers Upfront Plus Seating With a Guaranteed Middle Seat Frontier Airlines is offering Upfront Plus seating as a new incentive. This upgraded seating option provides passengers extra space and comfort in the first two rows of the aircraft. RetailWire March 14, 2024March 14, 2024 < 1 min read Pricing & PromotionsUnilever 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Purple, Tempur Sealy Settle Mattress Firm Acquisition Concerns Purple Innovation, Inc., maker of the Purple mattress, and Tempur Sealy International, Inc., have established new partnership parameters amid Tempur Sealy’s planned acquisition of Mattress Firm. The companies also have “amicably resolved” their “various intellectual property disputes,” according to a Purple press release. Tempur Sealy initially announced its plans to acquire Mattress Firm in May […] Retail TouchPoints March 13, 2024March 13, 2024 2 min read AcquisitionPartnershipsTechnology & InnovationPress ReleaseMarketing: Social MediaConsumersInternationalMergersResults & InvestmentMarketing: In StoreStrategyGovernmentPredictions and ForecastsOperations & Supply ChainExecutivesBrick and MortarUnilever 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Kroger/Albertsons vs. FTC Court Case Scheduled For Late August Mark your calendars. Set your alarm. August 26, 2024, has been set foe the beginning of the trial that will determine whether the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will be able to block Kroger’s $24.6 acquisition of Albertsons. The trial will take place in the Us District Court in Portland, Oregon, and is expected to last […] MorningNewsBeat March 12, 2024March 12, 2024 2 min read Albertsons / SafewayRegional GroceryKrogerGovernmentBrick and MortarAssociatesConsumersAcquisitionPredictions and ForecastsCostcoDivestituresC&S Wholesale GrocersAmazonWalmartHoliday & EventsMergersPiggly WigglyUnilever 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Kroger Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2023 Results, Announces Guidance for 2024 Comments from Chairman and CEO Rodney McMullen. "Kroger achieved strong 2023 results, in line with our long-term growth model and built upon three consecutive years of historic growth. Kroger March 7, 2024March 8, 2024 9 min read KrogerResults & InvestmentPredictions and ForecastsAssociatesDept. FuelShoppersDept. Fresh PreparedDept. DeliHealth & WellnessSustainabilityEconomyGovernmentConsumersOperations & Supply ChainStrategyDept. PharmacyMarketing: BrandDept. FreshReturnsMergersOwned Brands (Private Label)PartnershipsDept. GroceryDept. DairyDept. BeverageData & InsightsExecutivesMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationWeatherCustomer ExperienceCompetitionPress ReleaseUnileverDivestituresDept. PerimeterAlbertsons / SafewayDept. BakeryTargetRegional GroceryDept. Natural / OrganicDept. HBCBrick and MortarDeliveryTrends: ConsumerTechnology & InnovationMarketing: TradeMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: In StoreESG and CSR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights The Innovation Conversation: Data Illuminated The continuing goal of “The Innovation Conversation” is to explore some facet of the fast-changing, technology-driven retail landscape and how it affects businesses and consumers. It is, we think, fertile territory … and one that Tom Furphy – a former Amazon executive who led the team that developed Amazon Fresh, and currently CEO and Managing […] MorningNewsBeat March 6, 2024March 6, 2024 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationData & InsightsBig DataConsumersAmazonPredictions and ForecastsShoppersWalmartMarketing: Social MediaExecutivesMarketing: In StoreUnileverTrends: RetailKrogerResults & InvestmentRegional GroceryPodcastsPartnershipsDept. FreshAlbertsons / Safeway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery - Natural Whole Foods To Debut New Small Format Store Bloomberg reports that Amazon-owned Whole Foods plans to open a new small format – between 7,000 and 14,000 square feet – “aimed at serving quick-trip urban consumers.” The first Whole Foods Market Daily Shop is slated to open on Manhattan’s Upper West Side this fall, and Bloomberg reports that the retailer has signed five leases […] MorningNewsBeat March 5, 2024March 5, 2024 3 min read Whole FoodsDept. GroceryBrick and MortarDept. FreshAmazonDept. BeverageRegional GroceryTech: CashierlessConsumersPredictions and ForecastsTechnology & InnovationStore LocationDept. PerimeterExecutivesDeliveryDept. Adult BevDept. ApparelBOPISDept. FrozenUnileverDept. Natural / OrganicMerchandisingPress Release 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG & FMCG Dove tackles Gen Alpha anti-aging craze with Drew Barrymore #TheFaceof10 campaign addresses a worrying trend that has seen teen and tween girls flock to anti-aging brands like Drunk Elephant. MarketingDive March 5, 2024March 5, 2024 < 1 min read Unilever 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer ‘Cash or Card?’: Why More Financing Choices Drive Consumers’ Decisions on Which Retailers to Shop The customer experience is paramount to the success of today’s retailers. This includes enhancing in-store inventory, delivery services and even the personalization of customer service. However, when it’s time to check out, how do payment options factor into that customer experience? A recent study of more than 4,700 consumers from Bread Financial indicates payment choices […] Retail TouchPoints March 5, 2024March 5, 2024 3 min read ConsumersShoppersResults & InvestmentCustomer ExperienceDept. BakeryPartnershipsMarketing: Social MediaBNPLDept. NonfoodTrends: FinanceExecutivesOperations & Supply ChainThick DataPricing & PromotionsPredictions and ForecastsData & InsightsMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationMarketing: In StoreUnileverDeliveryAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats NGA Unveils Creative Choice Award Winners The National Grocers Association (NGA) has revealed the winners of the annual Creative Choice Awards, which “recognizes the best marketing and merchandising programs among independent grocery retailers.” The following are the 2024 Creative Choice Awards recipients: • Connections Through Omnichannel Smaller operator (1-15 stores) Winner: Trig’s Cheese of the Month Honorable Mention: Pay-Less Supermarkets Explore […] MorningNewsBeat March 4, 2024March 4, 2024 2 min read Brick and MortarRegional GroceryIndustry Conferences and EventsSpartanNashDept. FreshDept. GroceryWakefernDept. Adult BevPredictions and ForecastsDept. DairyOmnichannelMarketing: BroadcastKellogg'sPartnershipsMerchandisingMarketing: Social MediaDept. BeverageStore LocationHoliday & EventsESG and CSRUnileverDept. Center StoreDept. BakerySave A LotDept. HBC 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer How AR Technology Helps Brands Enhance Customer Experiences and Increase Sales Augmented reality (AR) unlocks a variety of opportunities for the retail sector. It helps to elevate the in-store buying experience, bring online shopping to a completely new level, and enhance guests’ experiences at fashion shows. Let’s see how AR is used by well-known brands and what benefits it brings to consumers’ shopping journeys. How AR […] Kosta Popov March 4, 2024March 4, 2024 3 min read Technology & InnovationConsumersShoppersDept. ApparelMarketing: In StoreMarketing: Social MediaBrick and MortarDept. NonfoodPredictions and ForecastsSustainabilityCustomer ExperienceReturnsTech: AR and VRMetaverseExecutivesQ CommerceThick DataMarketing: PrintInternational - UKDeliveryTargetUnilever 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Tayto teams with Marmite Marmite has teamed up with Tayto Group to launch a new Marmite-branded portfolio of crisps and snacks. Marmite Crisps and Tortillas are available in sharable PMP formats for the convenience sector from April. Jolanda Wells, licensing manager, at Unilever said: “The nation of Marmite lovers… This story continues at Tayto teams with Marmite Or just […] Talking Retail March 4, 2024March 4, 2024 < 1 min read UnileverPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Questions Raised About Amazon’s Health Care Ambitions The Washington Post has a piece about Amazon’s efforts “to consolidate its telehealth, pharmacy and primary-care services following its $3 billion acquisition of One Medical in 2022. Earlier this month, Amazon laid off hundreds of employees across Amazon Pharmacy and One Medical and announced a corporate restructuring. Current and former employees say the move reignited […] MorningNewsBeat March 2, 2024March 2, 2024 2 min read AmazonHealth & WellnessAcquisitionWhole FoodsDept. HBCDept. PharmacyWalgreensAssociatesGamingCVSMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: In StorePredictions and ForecastsStart UpsData & InsightsExecutivesMarketing: Social MediaPartnershipsBrick and MortarUnilever 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG & FMCG Sainsbury’s plans to axe 1,500 jobs in efficiency drive Sainsbury’s wants to cut 1,500 jobs in a bid to save £1bn over three years. The supermarket said the jobs lost would include roles at in-store bakeries, a contact centre in Cheshire and some local warehouses. Before any redundancies are made, Sainsbury’s is undertaking a… This story continues at Sainsbury’s plans to axe 1,500 jobs […] Talking Retail March 1, 2024March 1, 2024 < 1 min read UnileverPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: In Store 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Amazon Preps New Advertising Solutions Advertising Age reports that Amazon has a new product team that is “developing a range of modeled and contextual addressability solutions” that, the story says, is “part of its long-term strategy to win online advertising in the post-cookie era.” “Addressability,”Ad Age explains, “allows for better targeting and measuring of specific audiences. Without cookies, internet ads […] MorningNewsBeat February 29, 2024February 29, 2024 < 1 min read AmazonTechnology & InnovationStrategyPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Digital MediaConsumersUnileverPartnershipsDept. FuelAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Monday Eye-Opener: Reaching Out, Touching Someone by Kevin Coupe It doesn’t happen very often that something positive can be said about cellphone companies. But this morning, I’m going to do it. Last week, as reports spread about a vast cellphone outage that affected users all over the US – AT&T later said it was a coding problem, not any sort of […] MorningNewsBeat February 27, 2024February 27, 2024 3 min read ShoppersGovernmentPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: PrintCOVID19Dept. NonfoodUnileverResults & InvestmentRestaurantsMarketing: In Store 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy WBA names Minnix EVP and global chief legal officer DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) has named Lanesha Minnix the company’s executive vice president (EVP) and global chief legal officer. Minnix, most recently EVP, general counsel and corporate secretary for Ecolab, Inc., will assume her new role with WBA on April 15. Lanesha Minnix Minnix, who will report to WBA CEO Tim Wentworth […] MMR February 26, 2024February 26, 2024 2 min read ExecutivesLegal & CriminalHealth & WellnessWalgreensMarketing: Social MediaPredictions and ForecastsResults & InvestmentSustainabilityUnileverDept. PharmacyDept. Fuel 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer How SMBs Can Cater to Every Generation of Shoppers For small businesses, resonating with as many potential customers as possible is a unique but critical task. With limited resources and more targeted product offerings, SMBs need the right plan and tools in place to effectively reach different demographics and drive sales year-round. Shopping journeys and preferences look different across generations, and retailers looking to […] Kim Little February 26, 2024February 26, 2024 3 min read ConsumersTechnology & InnovationAIShoppersData & InsightsDept. NonfoodESG and CSRMarketing: In StoreCompetitionTargetStrategyChatGPTUnileverDept. FreshDept. PerimeterExecutivesMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationMarketing: Social MediaPredictions and ForecastsDept. Apparel 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Little Caesars Looking a Franchisee Ahead At the intersection for growth and profitability Little Caesars Pizza is reducing costs while elevating franchisees profit potential with new modular building templates. Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® believes that Little Caesars is signaling new franchisees its open for growth. Here are five ways these modular building will help drive […] Grocerant Guru February 26, 2024February 29, 2024 2 min read Data & InsightsDept. GrocerySustainabilityResults & InvestmentMarketing: In StoreESG and CSRPepsiCoPredictions and ForecastsRestaurantsBrick and MortarUnileverStore LocationTechnology & InnovationShoppersAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Restaurants 10 ways Vision Pro Headset Will Change Restaurant Marketing Strategies Retail foodservice operators and restaurants specifically are operating at the intersection of yesterdays branding templates, and tomorrows customer focused interactive, participatory experiences according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® who stated, “The Vision Pro Headset has elevated every brands relationship with every customer making it a one-on-one immersive personalization […] Grocerant Guru February 25, 2024February 25, 2024 3 min read RestaurantsTechnology & InnovationDept. GroceryData & InsightsShoppersMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationMarketing: TradeTech: AR and VRMetaversePricing & PromotionsTargetPredictions and ForecastsDept. Adult BevDept. Toys & GamesMarketing: BrandDept. NonfoodDept. BeverageDept. FreshESG and CSRUnilever 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Wembley Stadium and Delaware North launch Bar Tap at Carabao Cup final as Liverpool take on Chelsea Laying claim to being the first European national stadium to use frictionless technology, Wembley Stadium and Delaware North are introducing Bar Tap at the Carabao Cup final this weekend. The Delaware North team oversaw the project from conception to implementation, with the aim of promising a seamless experience for shoppers. Upon entry, customers tap their […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub February 24, 2024February 24, 2024 2 min read Tech: CashierlessMarketing: Social MediaTwitterBrick and MortarTechnology & InnovationDept. GroceryDept. BeverageShoppersDept. NonfoodPartnershipsPredictions and ForecastsTargetUnilever 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Shein Plans Second Shoppable Livestream Following its first livestream event last fall, discount shopping platform Shein is planning a second shoppable livestream event Sunday, Feb. 25 to showcase its spring and summer fashions. The three-hour “Shein Live: Front Row” event will begin at 12 p.m. PT on the company’s official channels on Facebook, X, YouTube and Instagram. Fans who want […] Retail TouchPoints February 24, 2024February 24, 2024 < 1 min read Marketing: Social MediaDept. ApparelMeta (Facebook)UnileverStrategyProcter & GamblePredictions and ForecastsPodcasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Operations & Supply Chain Demand Planning is Key for E-Commerce Success Demand planning uses available data and analytics into past market behavior in and around a business to predict the future. Without these insights, business owners could make inventory misreads, marketing mistakes, shipping blunders, and hiring miscues, all eating into profit margins. By assessing your current business performance and past order histories, you can anticipate the […] Eric Youngstrom February 22, 2024February 22, 2024 4 min read Operations & Supply ChainStrategyPredictions and ForecastsData & InsightsShoppersDeliveryTechnology & InnovationReturnsAIAssociatesCompetitionCustomer ExperienceUnileverExecutivesHoliday & EventsMarketing: In StoreSustainabilityDept. Nonfood 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Report: FTC Ready To Block Kroger-Albertsons Deal Bloomberg reports that “the US Federal Trade Commission and a group of states are poised to sue as soon as next week to block the tie-up between supermarket giants Kroger Co. and Albertsons Cos., according to people familiar with the plans. “The suit is expected before Feb. 28, when an agreement not to close the […] MorningNewsBeat February 22, 2024February 22, 2024 2 min read GovernmentKrogerRegional GroceryAlbertsons / SafewayDivestituresLegal & CriminalBrick and MortarMergersAssociatesPredictions and ForecastsAcquisitionUnileverC&S Wholesale GrocersPiggly Wiggly 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Embracing Top Retail Tech Strategies for 2024 In the rapidly evolving retail landscape, 2024 is already proving to be a crucial year for retailers to improve customer acquisition and retention. Analysts report that global expenditures on digital transformation initiatives will reach $3.4 trillion by 2026, with software innovation being the driving force behind trends like immersive shopping experiences, redefining the in-store experience, […] Sean Richards February 21, 2024February 21, 2024 3 min read Technology & InnovationAIShoppersPredictions and ForecastsConsumersMarketing: In StoreAssociatesPartnershipsTrends: RetailDept. NonfoodRestaurantsCOVID19AcquisitionInternationalOperations & Supply ChainCustomer ExperienceTech: AR and VRStrategyMetaverseDept. ApparelHealth & WellnessWarby ParkerMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationUnileverTrends: ShoppingTech: CashierlessResults & InvestmentData & Insights 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Carte D’Or expands range with mini pots and Delux offerings Carte D’Or is continuing to innovate, launching a new mini pots range in three brand new flavours, as well as expanding its Carte D’Or Deluxe range with two iconic desserts ice creams. The ice cream launches are an important element of Unilever’s overall de-seasonalisation strategy,… This story continues at Carte D’Or expands range with mini […] Talking Retail February 19, 2024February 19, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. FrozenUnileverPredictions and ForecastsStrategy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG & FMCG Thursday Eye-Opener: Progress? by Kevin Coupe You may have noticed in recent weeks a commercial for Instacart that features a man being able to place his grocery order from a remote location: Clever ad. Though, as it happens, not all that different from a TV commercial from a quarter century ago that thematically was exactly the same – […] MorningNewsBeat February 15, 2024February 15, 2024 < 1 min read DeliveryMarketing: Social MediaInstacartUnileverTechnology & InnovationStore LocationPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: BroadcastAhold Delhaize 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category The Importance of Grocerant Meals at Casey’s General Stores Casey’s General Stores has long been a staple in the hearts of communities across its 16-state footprint. According to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. Caseys operates at the intersection of a convenience store retailer and pizza chain. Casey’s plays a vital role in providing essential goods and services to its […] Grocerant Guru February 14, 2024February 14, 2024 3 min read Dept. GroceryData & InsightsShoppersBrick and MortarCasey's General StoresDept. BeverageDept. Adult BevRestaurantsConsumersUnileverStrategyPartnershipsHealth & WellnessDept. Fuel 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Not just an upgrade: All Rohlik Group DACH region fulfilment centres to be fully automated in 2024 European e-commerce grocery delivery firm Rohlik Group reports that it is investing in AutoStore automation technology in the Austrian market. In a LinkedIn post, Tomáš Čupr, Group CEO at Rohlik Group, said: “We’re thrilled to announce a major leap forward in our journey towards innovation and efficiency: our latest investment in automation technology in Vienna […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub February 13, 2024February 13, 2024 5 min read OcadoResults & InvestmentMarketing: Social MediaTwitterSustainabilityTechnology & InnovationPredictions and ForecastsExecutivesUnileverDept. BeverageCustomer ExperienceDept. GroceryShoppersGamingDept. Toys & GamesStrategyPricing & PromotionsAssociatesDept. NonfoodOperations & Supply ChainDeliveryConsultingAcquisition 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Trends & External Forces Court sets late August start date for hearing on Kroger-Albertsons merger A federal judge in Oregon will decide during the proceeding whether to grant the FTC’s request to block the transaction. Written by Grocery Dive March 12, 2024March 14, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Channel: Restaurants Department & Category Department: Consumer Durables Department: Food Department: Nonfood ESG Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Merchandising Kids Like to Go Out to Eat ask Chuck E. Cheese Don’t want to cook, don’t want to do dishes, well according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® your kids don’t want you hear you complain about cooking dinner either. Chuck E. Cheese has a new program for that has a great chance to make the entire family happy according […] Written by Grocerant Guru March 11, 2024March 14, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Corporate Finance Publix reports 49% growth in net earnings in FY23 US supermarket chain Publix has reported net earnings of $4.3bn in FY23, marking a 49% increase from FY22’s $2.9bn. The post Publix reports 49% growth in net earnings in FY23 appeared first on Retail Insight Network. Written by Retail Insights Network March 8, 2024March 8, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Corporate Finance Media & Marketing Agencies & Vendors Data & Insights Trends & External Forces Target Q4 2023 Earnings Recap Target reported Q4 and 2023 financial results at its annual investor day on March 5, 2024. Quarterly comp performance improved sequentially from Q2 to Q4, but 2023 ended with comps down -3.7%. Profitability outperformed expectations as the company realized $2B of operating income growth in 2023 and reported notable gross margin improvements. The stock was […] Written by The Harvest Group March 8, 2024March 8, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces CPG: Food Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Channel: Grocery Channel: Mass Department & Category Department: Beverage Department: Food Department: HBC Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Corporate Strategy Corporate Finance ESG Partnerships & Alt Profit Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Retail Operations Associates & Employees Operations & Supply Chain Owned Brands (Private Label) Stores & Formats Kroger Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2023 Results, Announces Guidance for 2024 Comments from Chairman and CEO Rodney McMullen. "Kroger achieved strong 2023 results, in line with our long-term growth model and built upon three consecutive years of historic growth. Written by Kroger March 7, 2024March 8, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked