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 10, 2023

Supermarkets are some of the biggest retail businesses in the world, so it’s no surprise they are at the forefront of industry trends and innovation. Brad Banducci, CEO of Australian supermarket giant Woolworths for the past seven years, is a big proponent of using technology to improve operations.

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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. The post Generative AI is supercharging retail, what does this mean for consumers?

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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 …?”. Second, think about how retail and supermarket buildings could be affected: Just Walk Out will also mean “just walk in, anywhere.” Many detractors deride the cost.

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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. This will be separate to the dedicated space for Christmas products.

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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. Jana Bowden, an expert in consumer psychology and consumer engagement at Macquarie University Business School, told Inside Retail that Woolworths “dodged a bullet”.

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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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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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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. IR: Any plans for an MCoBeauty retail store in the US or Australia?

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Retail Gazette

JUNE 27, 2023

“We don’t believe price caps would be helpful,” Gafa told the Committee. . “We don’t believe price caps would be helpful,” Gafa told the Committee. Similarly, Bartlett warned of “unintended consequences” by introducing caps.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

While that may seem odd to say, given the extent that ecommerce now pervades most consumers’ everyday shopping, the current hot take from some industry analysts is that ecom growth has slowed and brick-and-mortar retail is on the rise. Whilst a provocative headline, that’s not exactly what we’re seeing on the ground.

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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

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

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Preliminary supermarket competition concerns have been raised by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) over Woolworths’ plan to acquire the Supa IGA in Karabar and its associated liquor store, Liquor Boss. Further reading: ACCC clears Woolworths’ acquisition of MyDeal.

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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

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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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.” The Woolworths Group are currently implementing their third Reconciliation Action Plan. So it can be a make-or-break move,” said Mirzaei.

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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. still plan to cook more at home. While this may sound positive for supermarkets, it also brings new challenges. Plan and mitigate all scenarios. Transform shopping in-store.

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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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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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Inside Retail

JULY 12, 2023

Gander, a new mobile app designed to help Australian shoppers and supermarkets tackle the issue of food waste, launched in Australia earlier this month. The issue isn’t just exacerbated by customers tossing their scraps, but from supermarkets rejecting oddly shaped fruits and vegetables as well.

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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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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 21, 2023

The retailer plans to expand the 7Charge network into Canada as well as other U.S. locations while continuing to utilize third-party fast-charging network options, with the goal of matching consumer demand and expanding EV charging to neighborhoods that have, until now, lacked access. “Now,

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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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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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A1 Retail

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

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. Growth in supermarket spending increased to 5.2 percent), as UK consumers returned to their regular routines after the Christmas break.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 14, 2023

The supermarket ad circular is an age-old marketing tool, albeit one that frequently ends up in the recycling bin. Now Albertsons is taking that a step further, with plans to turn its digital circulars into “dynamic ad campaigns” on Facebook and Instagram.

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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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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. There are always winners and losers with large-scale shifts in consumer behaviour, and this time is no different. Focus on consumer trends appeared first on Inside Retail.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Australians aged 18-44 are twice as likely as those over 45 to consume zero- and low-strength alcohol, a study by DrinkWise found. Earlier this month, Melbourne-based craft beer brand Local Brewing collaborated with Coles Liquor to launch a sustainable sour beer made from leftover fruit and bread at Coles supermarkets. “[Co-founder]

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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. This stands to create more headwinds for China’s stuttering post-Covid recovery.

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