Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 30, 2023

The new supermarket concept Addie’s , a self-described “drive-up grocer,” has opened its first store in Norwood, Mass., Consumers purchase groceries through the Addie’s app or website and then choose a pickup window. fueled by $10.1 million in seed funding it recently received from Rose Park Advisors. of all U.S.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 4, 2024

Today’s consumers are craving a truly unique shopping experience. We are only at the beginning, and as brands begin to scale their AI utilisation, its full spectrum of benefits for consumers and retailers alike will be uncovered. But first, let’s look at the bigger picture. And how will it shape the way we shop?

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 6, 2022

The alliance, which is made up of 165,000 businesses across the grocery supply chain, is calling for a ‘national food security plan’ to minimise future price increases due to further disruption. Earlier this year, a head of lettuce was $10 [at the supermarkets]. The fresh(est) food people. So, what’s next?

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 20, 2022

The winter World Cup has added a new level of uncertainty to the Christmas trading outlook of Britain’s supermarkets: How do you persuade cash-strapped shoppers to buy yule logs and luxury biscuits at the same time as beer and pizza? Running between Nov. 20 and Dec.

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Retail Focus

JULY 28, 2021

If it doesn’t benefit the consumer, they won’t do it. Their apps open, supermarket executives also enquire: “But who’ll own the data …?”. For example, since McDonald’s introduced kiosk ordering systems, sales have increased, in part due to reduced customer pressure at point of sale (POS).

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

One of Southeast Asia’s largest online grocery platforms, HappyFresh, plans to open as many as 100 dark stores across the region to facilitate fresh and dry grocery delivery. We are seeing an increase in digitalisation adoption with young and hyper-connected consumers that are used to consuming other services online.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 23, 2021

And it doesn’t plan to stop there. On Monday, the platform announced a partnership with supermarket giant Woolworths , which will see over 1200 products from its Metro stores in Sydney and Melbourne available to order on the Uber Eats app from next week.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 28, 2021

Woolworths Group has pulled the plug on plans to open a Dan Murphy’s store in Darwin after an independent panel ruled that the development should not go ahead. I’m not disappointed at all,” Banducci said, adding that it was important to pause and reflect on the lessons learned. Woolworths beats Coles on Q3 sales. per cent. .

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Inside Retail

MARCH 26, 2024

The supermarket environment works so well for MCoBeauty, it has provided a loyal – and growing – customer base. MCoBeauty is the number one beauty brand at Woolworths and Big W, and I believe that we will be top sellers at [American supermarket chain] Kroger, too. SS: Not at this stage. SS: At the moment Australia.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 19, 2021

and the company plans to have nationwide coverage by the end of this year. Uber has found partners in regional supermarkets like Southeastern Grocers and recently started a relationship with Albertsons Companies that will offer delivery from 1,200 stores under more than half a dozen banners.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

It now sits at an estimated 22% of all sales, according to a 2022 Morgan Stanley global ecommerce forecast report , which notes that “Over the long term, the ecommerce market has plenty of room to grow and could increase from $3.3 We’re getting close, but at this point it isn’t even an apples-to-oranges comparison. trillion in 2026.”.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 2, 2021

We have over a billion active consumers on our platform and around 800 million of those are in China. Lloyd said with those figures, global businesses should look for ways to attract the Chinese consumer. Study shows gamification is one of the best ways in building a good digital experience for the Chinese consumer.”.

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Retail Gazette

JUNE 27, 2023

The grocers were questioned by MPs at the Business and Trade Committee on why prices continued to rise despite wholesale costs starting to fall. ” The watchdog is also looking at profiteering from fuel prices, which Potts said was a good move as there was more profit being made in fuel than there had been historically.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 18, 2022

The first pilot is launching this week in Brazil and will see Payface technology implemented across five St Marche supermarkets in São Paulo. Once registered they will be able to pay via facial recognition at checkout without the need for a card or mobile device. Additional pilots are being planned in the Middle East and Asia.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

billion Kroger acquisition of Albertsons , calling the deal — the largest supermarket merger in U.S. history — anticompetitive and harmful to both consumers and workers. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has formally challenged the proposed $24.6 billion , but the FTC has criticized the divestment as inadequate.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 8, 2021

An exclusively online supermarket is rolling out across metro Sydney and Melbourne this month to capitalise on the demand for quick and convenient grocery delivery. It is also planning to work closely with local vendors and provodores to access fresh produce. 15-minute delivery . 15-minute delivery .

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Inside Retail

MAY 15, 2022

billion consumer goods business to challenge foreign giants like Unilever, two sources familiar with the plan told Reuters. The total investment outlay planned by the company to acquire brands isn’t clear, but the second source said Reliance had set a goal to achieve 500 billion rupees ($6.5 billion people.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 12, 2023

As consumers look to save money on takeaways and eating out, grocery retailers can be the quiet winners during an economic downturn. We saw this at the start of the pandemic when food store sales shot up by 21%. still plan to cook more at home. While this may sound positive for supermarkets, it also brings new challenges.

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Inside Retail

JULY 31, 2023

In the face of a mounting cost-of-living crisis, consumer spending is changing rapidly. According to data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, spending has largely shifted toward supermarkets, restaurants and cafes, with all other forms of discretionary spending falling year-on-year in June. That’s what will drive loyalty.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 16, 2024

Dr Abas Mirzaei, a marketing lecturer at Macquarie University, told Inside Retail that “Woolworths is a household name, where consumers are exposed to the brand cues on a daily basis.” At the same time, there’s been broader discussion about 26 January and what it means to different parts of the community.”

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Inside Retail

JUNE 23, 2022

Direct-to-consumer fruit and vegetable subscription retailer Good & Fugly has plans to expand its service to Melbourne and Brisbane by the end of 2022, and hopes to cultivate a national footprint by the end of 2023. Meanwhile leftover produce is sent on to not-for-profit food rescue organisation, OzHarvest.

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365 Retail

JANUARY 9, 2024

In December 2023, the UK witnessed a modest rise in consumer card spending, increasing by 2.3% However, the entertainment and travel sectors saw a surge as consumers eagerly booked experiences and getaways for 2024. This is likely due to many retailers and supermarkets starting discounts and promotional activity earlier than usual.”

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A1 Retail

MAY 17, 2023

By Adam Yee, Senior Consultant and retail expert at global tech consulting firm, Slalom The end of March marked a record high for UK supermarket inflation. Although supermarkets are doing their best to keep prices affordable, consumers are still feeling the pinch.

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I Vend

AUGUST 10, 2021

The COVID surge for supermarkets The pandemic hit many retailers hard, with stores shut and high streets deserted. According to industry experts The Grocer magazine, UK supermarkets continue to see high levels of growth. iVend Supermarket iVend helps supermarkets offer uninterrupted service to their customers.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Value supermarket retailer Grocery Outlet will acquire United Grocery Outlet , a 40 -store chain with a similar business model, to gain a presence in the Southeast. Grocery Outlet, based in Emeryville, Calif., operates more than 460 stores in nine Western and Mid-Atlantic states.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 21, 2023

7-Eleven has launched 7Charge , a proprietary EV (electric vehicle) charging network and app, at select U.S. The retailer plans to expand the 7Charge network into Canada as well as other U.S. 7-Eleven had announced plans in June 2021 to install 500 EV ports at 250 stores in the U.S.

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365 Retail

APRIL 15, 2021

Supermarket chain Asda has started consulting with more than 1,000 staff over its plans to overhaul its in-store bakeries. The supermarket chain said that customer demands were changing. As many as 1,200 staff work at the in-store bakeries across 341 Asda branches. “If Rui Vieira/PA). (Rui Rui Vieira/PA).

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 23, 2024

Saying that Tapestry ’s planned purchase of Capri Holdings would eliminate head-to-head competition in the “accessible luxury” handbag market, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has authorized a lawsuit to block the $8.5 Consumers have hundreds of handbag choices at every price point across all channels, and barriers to entry are low.”

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 28, 2021

Consumers are increasingly drawn to convent checkout experiences, from mobile POS and self-checkout to grab-and-go tech, and now even autonomous stores. As in-person gatherings start back up, venues and consumers alike will prioritize personal safety in every way possible,” said Steve Gu, founder and CEO of AiFi in a statement.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Kroger will boost the number of local products on its shelves by 10% following the supermarket giant’s planned merger with Albertsons , which is expected to close in early 2024. The increase will add at least 30 new local products in each store. in a statement.

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A1 Retail

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

The Barclaycard report combines hundreds of millions of customer transactions with consumer research to provide an in-depth view of UK spending. Consumer card spending grew 3.5 per cent rise in consumer price inflation – as the cost-of-living crunch continues to put pressure on Brits’ personal finances. per cent – 1.8

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 19, 2023

A shift in Chinese retailers’ strategy toward lower-priced goods and services to win cost-conscious consumers risks embedding the country’s recent deflationary trends more permanently into the world’s second-largest economy. at the flagship chain.

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Mass Relators

OCTOBER 19, 2023

WASHINGTON – Consumers celebrating the winter holidays expect to spend an average of $875 on gifts, food and seasonal items, according to a survey conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics for the National Retail Federation. Survey respondents said they were planning to spend about $620 on gifts. percentage points.

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A1 Retail

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Retail, hospitality and leisure spending slowed as Brits stayed at home to shelter from the cold weather and save money after a busy festive period. However, pointing to improving optimism, consumers’ confidence in both their household finances and ability to spend within their means reached its highest point in over two years.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

Brands that successfully surfed 2020’s first wave of Covid-impacted consumer behaviour changes have now learned that was the best and longest ride. And an increase in demand, combined with supply-chain issues in some segments, means we still can’t get everything we want at the price we want. State of play.

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Mass Relators

MARCH 7, 2024

. — ALDI, already known for its rapid growth, has unveiled plans to increase its store count by 800 locations across the country by the end of 2028. Incorporating the Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket chains into its operations will help Aldi significantly boost its presence in the Southeast in the coming years.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Since then, it has grown rapidly and is now stocked at more than 2000 venues and retailers around the country. Australians aged 18-44 are twice as likely as those over 45 to consume zero- and low-strength alcohol, a study by DrinkWise found. We’ve got some really exciting plans in that space,” Miller said.

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