Technology & Innovation Warner Bros. Senior Director Christiana Hawes joins 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards judging panel We’re hugely pleased to announce the addition of Christiana Hawes, Senior Director Retail Experiences Technology, Worldwide Studio Tours & Retail, Warner Bros. Discovery to the judging panel for the 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards. Christiana is a senior technology and data leader with international experience leading large scale digital and back office transformations and innovation initiatives. […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub May 8, 2026May 8, 2026 4 min read Technology & InnovationData & InsightsAIExecutivesPredictions and ForecastsInternational - UKDept. NonfoodMarketing: Social MediaOmnichannelInternationalTrends: TechRestaurantsOperations & Supply ChainWalmartDept. BeveragePodcastsTwitterESG and CSRStrategyShoppersMarketing: In StoreConsulting 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Your Views: Amok Time MNB the other day took note of a New York Times report that “Maryland this week became the first state in America to ban grocery stores and third-party delivery services like DoorDash from using customers’ personal data to set higher prices. “The practice — supported by artificial intelligence and known as dynamic pricing or surveillance […] MorningNewsBeat May 7, 2026May 7, 2026 6 min read Technology & InnovationAIShoppersConsumersDept. FreshDept. PerimeterWalmartExecutivesGovernmentKrogerAssociatesAmazonMarketing: Social MediaBrick and MortarMeta (Facebook)Operations & Supply ChainPredictions and ForecastsPricing & PromotionsRegional GroceryTargetDeliveryFood DeliveryESG and CSRDoorDashDept. NonfoodAlbertsons / SafewayData & InsightsBOPISMarketing: Loyalty & Subscription 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Wearable patches: How Barrière is trying to disrupt the supplement industry Supplement patch company Barrière is launching the first-ever lactose intolerance patch in 1,700 Walmart stores, the company told CNBC exclusively. CNBC May 6, 2026May 6, 2026 < 1 min read WalmartBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Walmart, Costco poised to win amid unfavorable retail environment Moody’s is maintaining a negative outlook for the industry in 2026 as high prices and dwindling consumer demand pressure retailers. RetailDive May 6, 2026May 6, 2026 < 1 min read WalmartCostcoPredictions and ForecastsConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Old Navy turns to retail, entertainment vet to invigorate turnaround Michael Francis has led marketing at Walmart, Target and Dreamworks and is now taking newly created roles at Gap Inc. and its value brand. RetailDive May 6, 2026May 6, 2026 < 1 min read WalmartTarget 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Menopause Support in Women’s Wellness: Market Growth, Product Trends, and Cross-Category Shopping Download our report to better understand the latest menopause support trends across Amazon 3P and Walmart, including growth patterns, brand competition, and evolving consumer behavior within women’s wellness. Menopause support is emerging as a key driver within the women’s wellness and personal care market, with steady demand, expanding product innovation, and shifting retail dynamics across […] 0 Author Missing May 6, 2026May 6, 2026 < 1 min read Data & InsightsHealth & WellnessAmazonWalmartConsumersCompetitionUnileverTechnology & InnovationShoppers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Operations & Supply Chain How To Scale For Retail Without Breaking The Bank For emerging brands, landing a major retail partnership is the ultimate validation. It signals that your product has moved beyond online buzz and is ready for the mainstream. But as excitement builds, so does the pressure. A retail launch isn’t just about getting a “yes” from a buyer; it’s about fulfilling that order on time, […] Retail Bound May 5, 2026May 5, 2026 5 min read Operations & Supply ChainPackagingDeliveryMerchandisingStrategyData & InsightsResults & InvestmentConsumersVendorsShoppersBrick and MortarGovernmentMarketing: In StoreInternational - North AmericaWalmartPricing & PromotionsSustainabilityTargetTechnology & InnovationAgencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem Commerce Riff with Sri & PVSB – May 5, 2026 Each week, the CPG Guys will riff on the hottest topics in the world of omnichannel commerce. This week’s topics: Kimberly-Clark Q1 2026 Results Unilever Q1 2026 Results Walmart Scintilla Media Data Feed Reddit Q1 2026 Results CPG Guys Website: http://CPGguys.comFMCG Guys Website: http://FMCGguys.comSheCOMMERCE Website: https://shecommercepodcast.com/Rhea Raj’s Website: http://rhearaj.comLara Raj in Katseye: https://www.katseye.world/ DISCLAIMER: The […] The CPG Guys May 5, 2026May 5, 2026 < 1 min read Predictions and ForecastsPodcastsBrokersOmnichannelWalmartUnileverTechnology & InnovationMarketing: Social MediaData & Insights 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass FaceTime with the Content Guy: What Company Is Best Described As The New Walmart? There has been a lot of hyperbolic coverage of Walmart lately, with a number of stories and commentaries focusing on a decline in grocery market share at Walmart, and another headline breathlessly proclaiming that “Albertsons Is The New Walmart When It Comes To Tech Dominance.” I’m not sure that this kind of hyperventilation is called […] MorningNewsBeat May 5, 2026May 5, 2026 < 1 min read WalmartMarketing: Social MediaTechnology & InnovationRegional GroceryPredictions and ForecastsAlbertsons / Safeway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Guest Column: A 12-Month Game Plan For Kroger by Thom Blischok Content Guy’s Note: I love talking to Thom Blischok of The Dialogic Group – he’s one of the industry’s big thinkers, and he always challenges my assumptions and conclusions in a way that makes me think longer and harder. Which is a good thing. Today, a piece from Thom about the road […] MorningNewsBeat May 4, 2026May 4, 2026 3 min read KrogerShoppersDept. FreshMerchandisingBrick and MortarPredictions and ForecastsCompetitionMarketing: In StoreOperations & Supply ChainData & InsightsPackagingMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionUnileverStrategyResults & InvestmentProcter & GamblePricing & PromotionsExecutivesAssociatesMarketing: TradeWalmartDept. GroceryConsumersCostcoAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Apple MacBook Neo Launch: Laptop Market Share and Retail Trends Download the report to understand how Apple’s MacBook Neo launch impacted laptop market share, retailer performance, and category dynamics across the US. Apple’s MacBook Neo launch in March 2026 drove notable shifts across the US laptops and notebooks market, influencing both brand share and retailer performance. From early demand through Apple’s direct channel to evolving […] 0 Author Missing May 4, 2026May 4, 2026 < 1 min read Data & InsightsTrends: RetailTargetBest BuyPredictions and ForecastsWalmartOperations & Supply ChainDept. NonfoodDept. Consumer ElectronicsConsumersAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category Calling BS in the Sauce Aisle: How One CPG Brand is Taking on Big Food If you’ve ever stood in the grocery aisle staring at a wall of “clean,” “natural” or “better-for-you” labels and wondered what any of it actually means, you’re not alone. In this episode of Retail Remix, host Nicole Silberstein speaks with Anna Vocino — actor, comic, cookbook author and founder of Eat Happy Kitchen — about […] Retail Remix Podcast May 4, 2026May 4, 2026 < 1 min read Dept. GroceryPodcastsBrick and MortarWalmartPricing & PromotionsPackagingHealth & WellnessDept. Natural / OrganicData & InsightsConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation The Retail Tea Break podcast host Melissa Moore joins 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards judging panel We’re hugely pleased to announce the addition of Melissa Moore to the judging panel for the 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards. Melissa is a retail trainer and educator with over 27 years of industry experience. She designs and delivers impactful training programmes and lectures, shaping the next generation of retail talent. Melissa works with teams across […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub May 2, 2026May 2, 2026 4 min read Technology & InnovationData & InsightsAIPredictions and ForecastsExecutivesDept. BeverageDept. NonfoodInternational - UKMarketing: Social MediaPodcastsTrends: TechInternationalOmnichannelShoppersCustomer ExperienceOperations & Supply ChainWalmartRestaurantsTwitterStrategyConsulting 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights “Chains vs. Independents in 2026: The Grocerant Guru® Says Scale, Data, and Convenience Are Eating the Industry Alive” Let’s not sugarcoat it—the restaurant business in 2026 isn’t a fair fight. Independent restaurants still bring the soul, the story, and the culinary spark. But chains? They’ve industrialized relevance. They’ve turned food into a frictionless, data-fueled consumption experience—and consumers are rewarding them for it. According to National Restaurant Association, total U.S. restaurant industry sales […] Grocerant Guru May 2, 2026May 2, 2026 5 min read Technology & InnovationAIData & InsightsConsumersRestaurantsDept. GroceryPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionDept. FreshStore LocationMarketing: TradeEconomyPricing & PromotionsDeliveryMeta (Facebook)TwitterESG and CSRBrick and MortarBOPISAmazonDept. Fresh PreparedDept. PerimeterWalmartMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationOperations & Supply Chain7-Eleven & Speedway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Associates & Employees Walmart is bringing beauty-focused store associates to hundreds of stores The “Beauty Expert” position, which features specialized training, is expanding this year after a successful pilot. RetailDive April 30, 2026April 30, 2026 < 1 min read AssociatesDept. HBCWalmartBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces How to sell to Military Retailers like AAFES: A Step-by-Step Guide for Product Manufacturers For product manufacturers looking to expand into new retail channels, military retailers like the Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) represent a powerful and often underutilized opportunity. By entering the military retail market, brands gain access to a loyal, global customer base of active-duty service members, veterans, and their families. However, selling to AAFES […] Retail Bound April 28, 2026April 28, 2026 3 min read Operations & Supply ChainGovernmentData & InsightsBrick and MortarPackagingShoppersMerchandisingTargetStrategyDeliveryOmnichannelTechnology & InnovationMarketing: TradeMarketing: PrintVendorsStore LocationPredictions and ForecastsPartnershipsDept. NonfoodMarketing: In StoreDept. ApparelDept. FuelDept. GroceryWalmartInternational - North AmericaMarketing: BrandAgencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Shut Up and Play the Hits, Walmart’s Big Store Bet, DTC Nuance, and CEO Turnover What happens when retailers keep playing the hits after the audience has moved on? Steve Dennis opens with that question — drawn from his latest Substack essay — and it anchors everything that follows. From Bed Bath & Beyond’s overreliance on the 20% coupon to QVC’s slow fade, the episode explores what happens when leaders […] 0 Author Missing April 28, 2026April 28, 2026 2 min read Technology & InnovationAIExecutivesWalmartPodcastsDept. ApparelAmazonResults & InvestmentPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Social MediaInsight ProvidersDept. GroceryVendorsESG and CSRData & InsightsBest BuyBed Bath & BeyondStrategy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces 3 takeaways from Walmart’s 2026 annual report The retailer’s 2026 fiscal year boasted e-commerce growth, Supercenter openings and big AI initiatives. “We are at a pivotal moment,” CEO John Furner said. RetailDive April 27, 2026April 27, 2026 < 1 min read Predictions and ForecastsWalmartTechnology & InnovationResults & InvestmentAIExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Walmart’s grocery sales growth slows The 3% year-over-year increase in food and beverage sales during the retailer’s latest fiscal year reflects a decline in its grocery market share. Grocery Dive April 27, 2026April 27, 2026 < 1 min read WalmartDept. BeverageDept. Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights The Grocerant Guru® Perspective: Messaging Is the New Menu When Datassential released its 2026 Datassential 500 Awards, it did more than rank restaurant chains—it exposed how modern food marketing, not just food quality, is driving traffic, loyalty, and share of stomach. Datassential’s analysis spans more than 18,000 U.S. chains and integrates consumer sentiment, menu innovation, LTO (limited-time offer) performance, and unit growth. But […] Grocerant Guru April 25, 2026April 25, 2026 4 min read Data & InsightsConsumersRestaurantsDept. GroceryDept. BeverageMarketing: Social MediaTechnology & InnovationStore LocationHealth & WellnessEconomyConsultingTwitterPredictions and ForecastsMeta (Facebook)ESG and CSRMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionBrick and MortarDeliveryDept. Adult BevWalmartInsight ProvidersKrogerVendors7-Eleven & Speedway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation The Friday Checkout: Is agentic AI the next frontier for grocers? Walmart and Instacart are embracing AI assistants to help build online baskets and suggest recipes. But do consumers want this tech right now? Grocery Dive April 24, 2026April 24, 2026 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationAIInstacartConsumersWalmartDelivery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Merchandising How to Sell Your Product to Large Retailers Dreaming of getting your product into major retailers like Walmart, Best Buy, or Home Depot? You’re not alone. Thousands of brands every year try to land shelf space with big-box stores but only a small percentage actually succeed. So what separates the winners from the rest? Let’s explore how to sell your product to large […] Retail Bound April 24, 2026April 24, 2026 4 min read PackagingOperations & Supply ChainMerchandisingShoppersStrategyWalmartData & InsightsHome DepotBest BuyTechnology & InnovationConsumersVendorsPartnershipsBrick and MortarDept. OTCGovernmentMarketing: In StoreLowes 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category How surging gas prices are impacting grocers “There’s a lot of alarmest headlines [about] what the impact can be on the consumer. But the consumer continues to be very resilient,” Walmart CFO John David Rainey said at a recent industry event. Grocery Dive April 22, 2026April 22, 2026 < 1 min read Dept. FuelConsumersWalmartExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Amazon allegedly pushed vendors to set higher prices at Target, Walmart California’s attorney general office claims the e-commerce giant worked with brands, including Levi’s and Hanes, to raise prices on products on competitor websites. RetailDive April 21, 2026April 21, 2026 < 1 min read WalmartVendorsTargetAmazonDept. Nonfood 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Owned Brands (Private Label) FaceTime with the Content Guy: Bentonville Reverie While in Bentonville, Arkansas, last week for the Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA) Annual Meeting and Leadership Conference, I had a chance to briefly visit Walmart’s new campus. I have some thoughts. The post FaceTime with the Content Guy: Bentonville Reverie appeared first on MNB. MorningNewsBeat April 21, 2026April 21, 2026 < 1 min read Owned Brands (Private Label)Marketing: Social MediaWalmartPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Amazon Accused Of Price Fixing In New Antitrust Lawsuit The California Attorney General’s office has expanded upon an antitrust lawsuit accusing Amazon of engaging in price fixing “by pressuring major brands like Levi’s and Hanes to ask competing retailers to raise prices on certain products.” Attorney General Rob Bonta is seeking a preliminary injunction that, according to the Los Angeles Times, would “bar Amazon […] MorningNewsBeat April 21, 2026April 21, 2026 3 min read AmazonLegal & CriminalGovernmentConsumersCompetitionAIMarketing: Social MediaVendorsTechnology & InnovationWalmartDept. NonfoodESG and CSRMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionPredictions and ForecastsPricing & PromotionsTarget 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Food Consumer Relevance in 2026: The New Battleground for Food Retail and Foodservice Customer relevance in 2026 is no longer a soft metric. It is a primary driver of traffic, frequency, and margin. Price still matters, but it is no longer sufficient. Today, relevance is defined by how effectively a brand aligns with how consumers actually live, eat, and shop across dayparts, channels, and occasions. Recent cultural […] Grocerant Guru April 21, 2026April 21, 2026 5 min read ConsumersDept. GroceryData & InsightsRestaurantsBrick and MortarPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: In StoreDept. DeliDeliveryDept. FreshEconomyDept. Fresh PreparedAmazonShoppersDept. PerimeterBOPISStore LocationWalmartCostcoDept. BeverageAldiDept. FuelKrogerMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationRegional GroceryResults & InvestmentTargetDept. Center Store7-Eleven & Speedway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category Kroger’s fueling empire grows as competitors threaten The grocer operates more than 1,700 fuel centers across the country, but Walmart and Costco are ramping up this side of their businesses as well. Grocery Dive April 20, 2026April 20, 2026 < 1 min read Dept. FuelKrogerWalmartCostco 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Owned Brands (Private Label) FaceTime with the Content Guy: w/ Michael Sansolo, Reporting From PLMA Michael Sansolo and I spent the end of last week in Bentonville, Arkansas, where we attended and facilitated sessions at the Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA) Annual Meeting & Leadership Conference. Afterwards, we found a quiet corner in the hotel/conference center to reflect on what we heard and learned, especially from keynoter Scott Morris, Senior […] MorningNewsBeat April 20, 2026April 20, 2026 < 1 min read Owned Brands (Private Label)Predictions and ForecastsMarketing: Social MediaSustainabilityWalmartTechnology & InnovationPodcastsHealth & WellnessGovernmentExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Walmart continues aggressive store updates and expansion drive The mass merchant plans to open around 20 stores over the next two years and remodel 650 supercenters and Neighborhood Market stores in 2026. Grocery Dive April 17, 2026April 17, 2026 < 1 min read WalmartBrick and MortarPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Associates & Employees Merchandising Stores & Formats Walmart to Expand Digital Shelf Labels Chainwide Walmart will deploy digital shelf labels (DSLs) chainwide this year, doubling the approximately 2,300 U.S. locations currently using the technology (Walmart U.S. operates more than 4,600 stores). With more than 120,000 items in a typical Walmart store, managing price changes manually requires significant associate hours. Additionally, these DSLs are equipped with LED lights that make […] Written by Retail TouchPoints March 8, 2026March 8, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
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Channel: Mass Channel: Mass Target to stop carrying cereals with certified synthetic colors The company’s decision follows recent moves by retailers including Walmart and Save A Lot to scrub foods of artificial dyes. Written by Grocery Dive March 3, 2026March 8, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Technology & Innovation Anthropic’s Claude hits No. 2 on Apple’s top free apps list after Pentagon rejection OpenAI’s ChatGPT remains the top free app in the U.S. on Apple’s rankings, but Claude has steadily gained traction. Written by CNBC February 28, 2026March 8, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Media & Marketing Data & Insights Walmart app connects suppliers with store-level data Walmart Data Ventures introduced Scintilla In-Store so field representatives can see real-time data — in part to reduce out-of-stocks. Written by RetailDive February 27, 2026March 8, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked