Trends & External Forces Your Views: Business. Not Personal. Yesterday we took note of a Boston Globe story about how youth organizers with the Hyde Square Task Force in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, did significant market research and figured out that a grocery cart of items at their local Stop & Shop cost $34 more than the same products at the chain’s store in suburban […] MorningNewsBeat June 7, 2023June 7, 2023 12 min read EconomyAhold DelhaizeDept. FuelBrick and MortarWegmansShoppersAmazonStore LocationThick DataDollar GeneralDept. GroceryLegal & CriminalDept. BeverageTechnology & InnovationConsumersSustainabilityCOVID19Customer ExperienceAssociatesCompetitionWalmartHoliday & EventsMarketing: UGCDept. FreshMarketing: VoiceOwned Brands (Private Label)Albertsons / SafewayPredictions and ForecastsRestaurantsStrategyCPG: Adult BeverageDept. Adult BevOperations & Supply Chain 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Go big or go small: Grocers see early success with new store formats Wegmans and Meijer recently opened scaled-down stores while H-E-B and Hy-Vee have debuted new supercenter formats. All four are driving traffic and reaching new shoppers, data from Placer.ai shows. Grocery Dive June 6, 2023June 6, 2023 < 1 min read WegmansHy-VeeTechnology & InnovationStore LocationShoppersMeijerHEBData & InsightsBrick and MortarAI 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats Wegmans to close mall-based location near Boston The East Coast grocery chain said it will shutter the 134,000-square-foot store in Natick, Massachusetts, this summer after determining the location is not financially viable. Grocery Dive June 5, 2023June 5, 2023 < 1 min read WegmansStore LocationBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Wegmans To Close Natick, Massachusetts, Store Wegmans said yesterday that it will close one of its six Massachusetts stores, located in the Natick Mall, about 20 miles west of Boston. The company said that “the Natick store opened in 2018 and was Wegmans’ first multi-level store within a major mall. At 134,000 square feet, it is one of the company’s largest […] MorningNewsBeat June 2, 2023June 2, 2023 4 min read WegmansBrick and MortarStore LocationMarketing: SocialPredictions and ForecastsDept. FreshRestaurantsWhole FoodsConsumersDept. Adult BevTrader JoesPricing & PromotionsCOVID19SustainabilityDept. BeverageDeliveryBOPIS 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Grocery chains lose luster in reputation rankings as Costco surges Trader Joe’s gave up the top spot in the 2023 Axios Harris Poll 100, which ranks the nation’s most visible brands based on consumer opinions, while Wegmans, Publix and H-E-B all dropped off the list this year. Dive Brief: The supermarket industry declined in prominence in the latest Axios Harris Poll 100 corporate reputation rankings, released Tuesday, as […] Grocery Dive May 25, 2023May 30, 2023 < 1 min read CostcoWegmansTrader JoesPublixHEBConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Your Views: Voices of Service I did a FaceTime video yesterday about a bartender who explained his priorities when making recommendations this way: “You pay my wages, not the guys in the back.” I thought that was a pretty good way to think about customer service. One MNB reader wrote: I think your commentary on “The Wages of Service” has […] MorningNewsBeat May 4, 2023May 4, 2023 5 min read AITechnology & InnovationShoppersGovernmentBrick and MortarDept. GroceryAssociatesWalmartRestaurantsOperations & Supply ChainMeijerMerchandisingWegmansResults & InvestmentDept. BakeryDept. DairyDept. FreshDept. RefrigeratedVendorsSustainabilityHEBKrogerMarketing: In StoreMarketing: TradeSpartanNashAlbertsons / Safeway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category Over Hill. Over Dale. Saluting A Food Opportunity At Five Army Bases Military publication Stars and Stripes reports that “five Army bases could soon have private companies instead of soldiers serving food in dining facilities through a new pilot program that aims to completely overhaul the way the service feeds troops in garrisons. “The hope is to take an approach similar to college campuses and offer brands […] MorningNewsBeat May 3, 2023May 3, 2023 2 min read Dept. GroceryGovernmentRestaurantsWegmansPredictions and ForecastsKrogerDept. BakeryBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Why Traditional Grocers Face A Nightmare Narrative The Street has a story about how Walmart, Kroger, Target, Amazon, Albertsons and all traditional supermarkets have a problem bigger than inflation – the general public thinks that “prices are higher than they actually are and that brands are taking advantage of the situation.” Which is bad for traditional grocers, and good for the likes […] MorningNewsBeat April 28, 2023April 28, 2023 2 min read ConsumersBrick and MortarShoppersWalmartEconomyTargetMarketing: In StoreKrogerWegmansHoliday & EventsInsight ProvidersdunnhumbyTrends: ConsumerMerchandisingMarketing: Retail MediaAssociatesAmazonDollar GeneralDept. GroceryBig DataCostcoAlbertsons / Safeway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery SN Top 10: Whole Foods, Wegmans, Kroger top the week’s headlines In this week’s recap of the Top 10 most popular Supermarket News articles, the top story was about Whole Foods announcing layoffs and restructuring. Hundreds will be let go as the company looks to further streamline operations. Among other top Supermarket News April 24, 2023April 24, 2023 < 1 min read Whole FoodsWegmansKrogerOperations & Supply Chain 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Wegmans reportedly looking to self-serve coffee as cafe traffic drops Select locations in upstate New York are testing the new offering amid a slowdown in business at the chain’s in-store Buzz Coffee Shops. Grocery Dive April 18, 2023April 18, 2023 < 1 min read WegmansDept. BeverageStore LocationMarketing: In Store 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Grocery Stores Targeting C-Stores and Restaurant Customers with Meals There is nothing new about grocery stores trying to regain market share after capitulating quality, service, and price for slotting fees. What is new is just about every food trade magazine and food consulting company is singing the same song; don’t let your grocery store look more like yesterday’s food marketing messaging. Does your […] Grocerant Guru April 15, 2023April 15, 2023 6 min read Dept. FreshTechnology & InnovationShoppersDept. GroceryAIAssociatesData & InsightsOperations & Supply ChainConsumersBrick and MortarDept. Fresh PreparedRestaurantsDept. DeliDept. PerimeterMarketing: SocialPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationBOPISCompetitionWegmansMarketing: In StoreDept. NonfoodMerchandisingEconomySustainabilityConsultingMeta (Facebook)DeliveryTwitterDept. BakeryDept. DairySpartanNashStrategyTrends: ConsumerAmazonWalmartMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionResults & InvestmentCOVID19ESG and CSRMarketing: TradeExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage The Daily QuickWit (4/11): The Top Retail News The top retail news and most read stories in commerce. RetailWit April 11, 2023April 13, 2023 2 min read AmazonRestaurantsWalmartKrogerCostcoDept. FuelHoliday & EventsPricing & PromotionsWegmansDept. BeverageAIChatGPTAssociatesCOVID19Trends: RetailVendorsMarketing: Broadcast 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
Channel: Grocery A Stop & Shop To Close, Apparently Falling Victim To Wegmans The Connecticut Post reports on the closing of a Stop & Shop store in Greenwich, Connecticut, linking it to the opening a couple of years ago of a Wegmans in Harrison, New York, an “an easy drive for many in Greenwich.” A spokesman for the Ahold Delhaize-owned chain confirmed the closing, saying that it was […] MorningNewsBeat April 6, 2023April 6, 2023 2 min read WegmansAhold DelhaizeBrick and MortarWhole FoodsTrader JoesWalmartWakefernResults & InvestmentPredictions and ForecastsCostco 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Wegmans Makes Top 10 On 100 Best Places To Work List (Again) Fortune is out with its annual “100 Best Places To Work” list, and – no surprise – Wegmans is number four, continuing a 26-year streak of making the list. “We continue to believe we can only be a great place to shop if we are a great place to work,” said Colleen Wegman, president and […] MorningNewsBeat April 5, 2023April 6, 2023 < 1 min read WegmansTargetPublixExecutivesDept. GroceryConsultingAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value Your Views: Race To The Bottom Yesterday we had a piece about how the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) unit of the US Department of Labor “has inspected more than 270 Dollar General stores and found 111 instances of workplace safety violations. The agency has also imposed more than $15.5 million in penalties during that period, according to data provided […] MorningNewsBeat March 29, 2023March 29, 2023 7 min read Dollar GeneralBrick and MortarAssociatesWegmansShoppersConsumersWalmartGovernmentExecutivesLegal & CriminalTargetData & InsightsSustainabilityESG and CSRResults & InvestmentHealth & WellnessHoliday & EventsInsight ProvidersRestaurantsAldi 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery Instacart adds digital marketing tools for retailers SAN FRANCISCO — Instacart has introduced new digital marketing tools designed to help retailers create more affordable, personalized experiences for their customers and build brand loyalty, the company said on Monday. Retailers of all sizes can leverage Instacart Marketing Solutions to create marketing campaigns that help increase sales by engaging customers through tailored promotions, including […] MMR March 28, 2023March 28, 2023 3 min read InstacartDeliveryMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionShoppersDept. NonfoodPartnershipsMarketing: TradeConsumersMarketing: In StoreMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationData & InsightsStreamingOmnichannelAcquisitionAhold DelhaizeIndustry Conferences and EventsWegmansDept. FreshThe Fresh MarketPricing & PromotionsDept. GroceryHoliday & EventsMarketing: SocialResults & InvestmentTechnology & InnovationMarketing: Digital Media 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer All Food Retailers Need to Focus on or Pay Attention to SNAP At the intersection of What’s for Dinner and Food Sales is the United States Department of Agriculture SNAP Program. So just what is SNAP: SNAP provides nutrition benefits to supplement the food budget of needy families so they can purchase healthy food and move towards self-sufficiency. Focus o Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA […] Grocerant Guru March 23, 2023March 23, 2023 5 min read ConsumersDept. GroceryData & InsightsGoogleDept. NonfoodInsight ProvidersMarketing: SocialTechnology & InnovationBrick and MortarHealth & WellnessEconomyRestaurantsDept. FreshInclusivityWegmansGovernmentWhole FoodsMeta (Facebook)Dept. HBCDeliveryWalmartResults & InvestmentTwitterOwned Brands (Private Label)DoorDashFood DeliveryAssociatesUnileverDept. Adult BevESG and CSRMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionDept. BeverageAldiPackagingAlbertsons / Safeway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation The Price of Eggs Isn’t the Only Thing Grocers Are Managing These Days According to FoodIndustry.com, the U.S. food market is worth $1.5 trillion annually, or roughly 4 percent of the domestic gross product. $800 billion of that revenue is from supermarkets and food stores. Compare this to the U.S. apparel market, which is estimated to be worth $318 billion (Statistica). And while the retail industry often focuses […] Phillip Brown March 16, 2023March 16, 2023 5 min read Technology & InnovationDept. GroceryAIConsumersShoppersDept. DairyDeliveryOperations & Supply ChainCustomer ExperienceDept. FreshSustainabilityEconomyMerchandisingMarketing: In StoreCOVID19Trader JoesDept. BeverageWhole FoodsHealth & WellnessMetaverseOwned Brands (Private Label)Dept. ApparelTargetLidlInternationalCompetitionPackagingData & InsightsWegmansPartnershipsBrick and MortarConsultingWalmartCostcoMarketing: BrandDept. Adult BevDept. Natural / OrganicDept. NonfoodDept. PerimeterDept. BakeryHello FreshKrogerAldiAmazonTrends: TechAutonomous VehiclesAssociatesTrends: ShoppingBOPISHomeChef 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Wegmans offers auxiliary aids and accessibility options ROCHESTER, N.Y.– Wegmans Food Markets recently announced the introduction of enhanced in-store pharmacy auxiliary aids and accessibility options for customers with sensory disabilities, including persons who are Deaf or hard of hearing and/or persons with visual impairments. Those aids and accessibility options include: Video remote interpretation services in American Sign Language (“ASL”); Video Relay Service […] MMR March 14, 2023March 14, 2023 < 1 min read WegmansShoppersDept. PharmacyPricing & PromotionsMarketing: In StorePackagingTechnology & InnovationDept. GroceryAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Wegmans announces introduction of auxiliary aids and accessibility options for customers with sensory disabilities Wegmans Food Markets is pleased to announce introduction of industry-leading, enhanced in-store pharmacy auxiliary aids and accessibility options for customers with sensory disabilities, including persons who are Deaf or hard of hearing and/or person Supermarket News March 11, 2023March 11, 2023 < 1 min read WegmansMarketing: In StoreDept. PharmacyDept. Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Wegmans rolls out in-store pharmacy aids for shoppers with sensory disabilities The grocer is now providing auxiliary aids and accessibility options like video remote interpretation services in American Sign Language as well as large-print prescription labels. Grocery Dive March 10, 2023March 10, 2023 < 1 min read WegmansShoppersMarketing: In StoreDept. PharmacyPackaging 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retailer Media H-E-B is No. 1 in dunnhumby Index CHICAGO –– H-E-B has regained the leadership position in the sixth annual dunnhumby Retailer Preference Index (RPI), an examination of the U.S. grocery market by data science firm dunnhumby. Costco Wholesale holds the second position in this year’s index, followed by Amazon. Wegmans held the fourth position for the third consecutive year. Rounding out the […] MMR February 28, 2023February 28, 2023 < 1 min read dunnhumbyMarketing: Retail MediaInsight ProvidersBig DataConsumersHEBShoppersEconomyData & InsightsResults & InvestmentWalmartDept. GroceryAmazonWegmansTrader JoesDept. NonfoodThick DataOperations & Supply ChainWakefernTargetDept. FreshMarketing: TradeCOVID19AssociatesCostcoAldi 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Specialty Retailers Make Progress In Customer Satisfaction Scores The American Customer Satisfaction Index’s (ACSI) Retail and Consumer Shipping Study 2022-2023 is out, reporting that “while overall customer satisfaction with the Retail Trade sector slips 0.5% to a score of 74.7 (out of 100),” significant ground has been gained by a number of retailers, especially those with a specialty focus. Some excerpts: • “Customer […] MorningNewsBeat February 23, 2023February 23, 2023 2 min read ShoppersWalmartCostcoTargetBJ’s Wholesale ClubWegmansWalgreensTrader JoesSoutheastern GrocersWhole FoodsOperations & Supply ChainAhold DelhaizeHEBPublixLowesKrogerAmazonGiant EagleAlbertsons / SafewayAldiBest BuyBig LotsChewyConsumersDeliveryDept. ApparelDollar GeneralDollar TreeHome Depot 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Wegmans adds e-commerce features, starts accepting SNAP benefits online The East Coast grocery chain’s new “Feel Your Best” tools help shoppers plan balanced meals and build healthy eating habits. Grocery Dive February 17, 2023February 17, 2023 < 1 min read WegmansShoppersDept. Nonfood 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Wegmans rolls out smart cart pilot The grocer is piloting technology from Israeli startup Shopic that attaches to standard shopping carts at two stores in upstate New York. Grocery Dive February 7, 2023February 7, 2023 < 1 min read WegmansTechnology & InnovationBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery H-E-B Takes Top Spot In dunnhumby Grocery Preference Index The sixth annual dunnhumby Retailer Preference Index (RPI) is out, concluding that “three years after the pandemic upturned the grocery industry, H-E-B has regained its leadership position from Amazon with Costco following closely behind in second place. Amazon fell to third while Wegmans took the fourth spot for the third year in a row. “The […] MorningNewsBeat February 2, 2023February 2, 2023 3 min read AmazonShoppersHEBBig DataInsight ProvidersdunnhumbyMarketing: Retail MediaWalmartWegmansDept. GroceryTrader JoesBrick and MortarDept. FreshTargetCOVID19CostcoOmnichannelOperations & Supply ChainEconomyConsumersMerchandisingPepsiCoWakefernAldiAhold Delhaize 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retailer Media H-E-B tops dunnhumby RPI for 2022 CHICAGO –– H-E-B has regained the leadership position in the sixth annual dunnhumby Retailer Preference Index (RPI), an examination of the U.S. grocery market released today by data science firm dunnhumby. Costco Wholesale holds the second position in this year’s index, followed by Amazon. Wegmans held the fourth position for the third consecutive year. Rounding […] MMR February 1, 2023February 1, 2023 3 min read Marketing: Retail MediaBig DatadunnhumbyInsight ProvidersShoppersConsumersHEBAmazonDept. GroceryEconomyWegmansTrader JoesWalmartCOVID19Results & InvestmentThick DataData & InsightsOmnichannelOperations & Supply ChainTargetDept. NonfoodAssociatesBrick and MortarDept. FreshAldiWakefernPepsiCoMerchandisingMarketing: TradeCostcoAhold Delhaize 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
Retailer Media Dunnhumby Survey: H-E-B Regains Title of America’s Top Grocer as Club Stores Move Up the Ranks Three years after the pandemic upturned the grocery industry, omnichannel chain H-E-B has regained its leadership position as the top U.S. grocery retailer from Amazon, with Costco following closely behind in second place, according to the sixth annual Dunnhumby Retailer Preference Index (RPI). Amazon fell to third, while Wegmans took the fourth spot for the […] Retail TouchPoints January 31, 2023February 1, 2023 3 min read dunnhumbyInsight ProvidersMarketing: Retail MediaBig DataConsumersHEBCOVID19ShoppersAmazonEconomyBrick and MortarOmnichannelThick DataWegmansResults & InvestmentTrader JoesDept. NonfoodWalmartDept. GroceryData & InsightsCostcoMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationMarketing: SocialMarketing: TradeMerchandisingPepsiCoDept. FreshTarget 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Grocers weigh the pros and cons of scan-and-go Despite Wegmans’ decision to abandon the technology last year, other retailers continue to offer the convenience-focused service — and more are showing interest in it, industry officials said. Grocery Dive January 24, 2023January 24, 2023 < 1 min read WegmansTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Evolving Security for Protecting Today’s Retail Network Architecture Retail is arguably one of the world’s most IT dependent sectors, and the opportunities to leverage cutting-edge technology to improve service quality, achieve affordability, and enhance the customer experience are wide open. Digital transformation and changing customer demands are driving the retail industry into one of the largest overhauls it has ever seen, and the […] Kelly Ahuja January 5, 2023January 5, 2023 4 min read Data & InsightsLegal & CriminalTechnology & InnovationShoppersPredictions and ForecastsWegmansCustomer ExperienceCOVID19DeliveryExecutivesHealth & WellnessMars Inc.Operations & Supply ChainPricing & PromotionsResults & InvestmentSustainabilityTargetWalmartConsumersAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Channel: Grocery - Natural Channel: Mass Channel: Specialty & Other Department & Category Department: Consumer Durables Department: Nonfood Corporate Strategy Media & Marketing Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Merchandising Stores & Formats Target Leapfrogs Walmart For Upscale Grocery Approach Bloomberg has a story about how “a slew of retailers are beefing up their grocery investments to lure in consumers cutting back on non-essentials like clothing and electronics. But as they lay out plans to improve their food offerings and supply chains, the big question is how does one compete with the mighty Walmart Inc. on […] Written by MorningNewsBeat June 8, 2023June 8, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage CPG: Adult Beverage CPG: Beverage CPG: Food CPG: Food & Bev CPG: HBC Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Channel: Restaurants Department & Category Department: Adult Beverage Department: Beverage Department: Food Department: HBC Department: Nonfood Corporate Strategy Corporate Finance Corporate Purpose ESG Media & Marketing Agencies & Vendors Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Merchandising Operations & Supply Chain 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 […] Written by MMR June 8, 2023June 8, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Channel: Mass Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Media & Marketing Retailer Media Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Owned Brands (Private Label) Walmart Upgrades Its Digital Ad Network From Advertising Age: “Walmart Connect, which has made huge gains in recent years through digital advertising, is testing ways to bolster in-store pieces of its retail media network. “For the first time, Walmart Connect is selling ads on its revamped in-store radio network and integrating sampling programs with online offerings. While aspects of Walmart Connect’s […] Written by MorningNewsBeat June 7, 2023June 8, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Trends & External Forces Stores & Formats H-E-B expands its discount format Several years after opening its last Joe V’s location, H-E-B is reigniting the banner with two locations set to open in Dallas by 2025. Dive Brief: H-E-B announced Tuesday it is opening two Joe V’s Smart Shop by H-E-B stores in Dallas, marking the first time the grocer’s discount format will appear outside of the Houston area. […] Written by Grocery Dive June 7, 2023June 8, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retailer Media ESG Media & Marketing Retailer Media Shopper & Customer Operations & Supply Chain Giant Eagle launches in-house retail media network Leap The platform leverages the chain’s loyalty program, bringing personalized ads to shoppers in-store, in-app, on social media and elsewhere, said Damian Scott, who heads up the grocer’s retail media and front-end digital operations. Dive Brief: Giant Eagle announced on Wednesday the debut of Leap Media Group, an in-house retail media arm that leverages the regional […] Written by Grocery Dive June 7, 2023June 8, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked