On today's podcast episode, we discuss the unofficial list of the most interesting retailers for the month of February. Each month, our analysts Arielle Feger, Becky Schilling, and Sara Lebow (aka The Committee) put together a very unofficial list of the top eight retailers they're watching based on which are making the most interesting moves: Who's launching new initiatives? Which partnerships are moving the needle? Which standout marketing campaigns are being created? In this month's episode, Committee members Arielle Feger and Sara Lebow will defend their list against analysts Sky Canaves and Blake Droesch, who will dispute the power rankings by attempting to move retailers up, down, on, or off the list.
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| Feb 28, 2024
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| Jan 17, 2024
Source: National Retail Federation (NRF)
We include the following consumer categories in our definition of total retail and ecommerce sales: motor vehicle and parts dealer sales; furniture sales; electronics and appliance sales; building material and gardening equipment sales; food and beverage sales; health and personal care sales; gasoline sales; clothing and clothing accessories sales; sporting goods, hobby, book, and physical music sales;
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| Nov 1, 2023
“They are not only a beloved grocery store in Texas, but they are certainly a guiding beacon for many other retailers in this industry,” Anne-Marie Roerink, the head of 210 Analytics, a San Antonio research firm with a specialization in the food industry told the Houston Chronicle. 3. Trader Joe’s goes against the grain.
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| Oct 6, 2023
On today's podcast episode, we discuss how the Apple monopoly trial could change the smartphone market, whether Aldi can take on Walmart, if gambling ads will get banned, the impact of Amazon's "Big Spring Sale," how seriously we should be taking drone delivery, where the happiest people in the world live, and more. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Blake Droesch and vice presidents of content Suzy Davidkhanian and Paul Verna.
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| Mar 29, 2024
The food and beverage giant’s diverse range of brands are matched with a CDNA profile, guiding everything from campaign ideation to execution. The brands, each with a distinct personality, show up in different ways. Bubly sparkling water, for example, represents positivity, Richardson said. “It’s about cracking a smile in moments that may not typically be in moments of happiness.”
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| Oct 2, 2023
“People do choose to spend more for something that they know has got good materials or good ingredients, whether that’s apparel or food and beverage.”. Last call: No-alcohol options are becoming part of the overall beverage market. Competition for nonalcoholic beverages is dense, but as wellness continues to boom, quality products will stand out.
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| Feb 15, 2023
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| Jan 2, 2024
Source: CivicScience
On today's podcast episode, in our "Retail Me This, Retail Me That" segment, we discuss in-store retail media: what's holding it back, cooler screens and smart carts impact, and what digital advertising looks like outside the store. Then, for "Pop-Up Rankings," we rank the top three activations in retail media. Join our analyst Sara Lebow as she hosts analysts Arielle Feger and Sarah Marzano.
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| Apr 3, 2024
On today's podcast episode (part 2), we discuss what the end of cookies means for publishers, what new media business models look like, and who's done the best job of pivoting to digital. "In Other News," we talk about when brands should disclose that they have used AI and whether Spotify's new video learning courses can move the needle. Tune in to the discussion with our director of Briefings Jeremy Goldman and analyst Daniel Konstantinovic.
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| Apr 2, 2024
And then the second part of that is non-food and non beverage online sales growth being higher than the food and beverage kind. So cleaning products, personal care, both growing, but that's growing slightly faster, that non-food and non beverage portion. And then secondly, there's still plenty of room for growth. 83% of grocery sales in America in 2026 will still happen in stores.
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| Jan 19, 2024
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| Jan 1, 2024
Source: EMARKETER
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| Dec 31, 2023
Source: AdRoll
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| Dec 31, 2023
Source: Captiv8
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| Dec 30, 2023
Source: EMARKETER; Bizrate Insights
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| Dec 30, 2023
Source: EMARKETER; Bizrate Insights
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| Dec 30, 2023
Source: EMARKETER; Bizrate Insights
This year, we forecast US off-premise alcohol retail sales (i.e., alcohol purchased for at-home consumption) will grow by a modest 3.5% to $178.20 billion. This growth will accelerate slightly through 2027, driven by three areas of opportunity within the industry: ecommerce, customers willing to splurge on premium beverages, and at-home consumption trends.
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| Mar 22, 2023
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| Dec 30, 2023
Source: Bizrate Insights; Insider Intelligence
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| Dec 30, 2023
Source: Bizrate Insights; Insider Intelligence
Alcohol ecommerce is growing. See how alcohol purchase trends are shifting, who’s buying, and how to reach new customers.
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| Mar 14, 2023
On today's podcast episode, we discuss this year's National Retail Federation event—the main takeaways, the best side conversations and booths, and the discussed trends we don't see coming to fruition. Join guest host Marcus Johnson as he speaks with our vice president of content Suzy Davidkhanian, who was at this year's conference.
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| Jan 17, 2024
In this video, Sam Ngo, director, product marketing at BlueConic, shares how technology brings personalization to life. Ngo, who is responsible for helping customers realize the potential in their first-party data, also shares examples of how famed beer brand Heineken USA approached its data management and analytics decisions. Ngo, who joined BlueConic after spending years at Forrester Research covering the social intelligence space, shows how marketers can achieve personalization to better give consumers the tailored experiences they expect.
Watch the video above.
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| Aug 2, 2022
Online shopping is popular across all demographics, but the where and how differs by age, culture, and interests. Current purchasing behaviors can help retailers and brands target digital shoppers and anticipate new trends.
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| Jan 31, 2024
On today's podcast episode, we launch our inaugural 'The Unofficial Most Interesting Retailers List' for January. Arielle, Becky, and Sara (a.k.a. The Committee) have put together a very unofficial list of 8 retailers they're watching right now, based on which retailers are making the most interesting moves this month. Who's launching new initiatives? What partnerships move the needle? What stand-out marketing campaigns are there? On future episodes, we’ll have analysts dispute this power rankings list, but on today's show we layout our top 8 for January. Join our analyst Sara Lebow as she hosts analyst Arielle Feger and director of content Becky Schilling.
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| Jan 31, 2024