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Discover how JJ Food Service Limited, a leading omnichannel bulk food retailer in the UK, is transforming its operations with RELEX Solutions. Watch our short video interview with Managing Director Mushtaque Ahmed, as he shares insights on the success of unifying promotion planning and price optimization.  #Pricing #Promotions #retail #supplychain 

Today we’re featuring a leader from a group that includes five leading omnichannel grocery brands in the United States. Ahold Delhaize USA is a division of global food retailer Ahold Delhaize and includes Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop, which taken together comprise the largest grocery retail group on the East Coast and the fourth largest grocery retail group in the nation. My guest is Megan Chickrell and she is the Senior Manager of Loyalty Strategy for ADUSA. Megan joins me today to share some of incredible learnings from the many years across her career leveraging loyalty across multiple retail brands. #letstalkloyalty #loyaltymarketing #loyaltyprograms #Loyaltytv Get the links to this episode in the first comment of the comment section. Enjoy listening!

We’re back with our regular round-up of news from the incentives space, this time highlighting a crop of new and improved loyalty programs 👀 Swipe through for the latest on: 👟 How Foot Locker’s new loyalty program prioritizes omnichannel rewards and early access to exclusive drops. 🛒 Grocery chain Albertsons Companies’ 16% increase in loyalty program membership last quarter. 💄 SEPHORA UK's new rewards program, following its launch in the market 2 years ago. ✨Why loyalty programs have become a “must-have” for brands across industries, with membership reaching new highs last year. Any industry hot topics we’ve missed? Find the links to the full articles in the comment below.

https://lnkd.in/gKb47CGD Numerator’s new Regional Retail Dashboard reviews omnichannel purchases and promotional insights across four US census regions (Northeast, Midwest, South, and West). Six headlines: Across the U.S., the top five retailers for CPG spending are Walmart (21.2%), Costco (7.8%), Kroger (6.9%), Amazon (5.3%), and Albertsons (4.3%) Walmart is the most popular retailer in three of the four regions; however, it falls to Costco (16.4% vs. 15.5% of CPG spending) in the West For the entire U.S., 56% of CPG spend goes to food and mass retailers In the Western U.S., 19% of CPG spend goes to the Club channel Southerners over-index at dollar stores (Index 132 vs. Total U.S.) Consumers in the Northwest spend 7% of their dollars at liquor stores  #cpg #supermarkets #mass #drugchains #clubchannel

We heard how much you enjoyed our first webinar with Chris Costagli, VP and Food Insights Lead, so we’re back again with part two: The Omni Edge - Positioning Your Business For Leadership In The New Era Of Retail. In this webinar, we will delve into the strategic imperatives for reclaiming food and beverage sales through omnichannel approaches. Register today to discover how consumer-centric innovation and adapting to changing behaviors can drive growth, capture lost market share, and foster long-term loyalty within the competitive retail landscape: https://lnkd.in/g2Q9bf4w #CategoryManagement #Innovation #BusinessStrategy

Across the total U.S., Walmart captures 21% of CPG spending, followed by Costco Wholesale (7.8%), according to Numerator’s Regional Retail Dashboard, which explores omnichannel purchase and promotional trends across the four U.S. census regions (Northeast, Midwest, South and West). Rounding out the top five are Kroger (7%), Amazon (5.6%) and Albertsons (4.2%). https://lnkd.in/gH8_YFYh Chain Store Age

Our Regional Retail Dashboard explores omnichannel purchase and promotional trends across the four US census regions (Northeast, Midwest, South, and West). Here’s what we learned in the latest update: 🛒 In the Western US, 19% of CPG spend goes to the Club channel. 💲 Southerners over-index at dollar stores (Index 132 vs. Total US). 🍸 Consumers in the Northwest spend 7% of their dollars at liquor stores, which is nearly twice that of all US consumers. 🥫 Regional grocers showcase distinct behaviors across regions–Publix is the #2 retailer in the South (Index 243), and Ahold Delhaize is the #2 retailer in the Northeast (Index 291). Read more: https://bit.ly/3Q4xpJQ #Numerator #retail #spending #consumerbehavior #CPG

Secure your place at the Omnichannel Conference today and enjoy a 10% early bird discount, but be quick - this offer is only available until 29 February 2024! Supported by MCA, The Grocer and Restaurant, Omnichannel is a forward-thinking conference that examines the strategies of restaurant, supermarket and FMCG brands to reach new customers, drive engagement and build loyalty. It's a must-attend for operators looking to extend the reach of their offer, FMCG brands looking at new routes to market, as well as those supplying solutions and consultancy. Engage with your customers, wherever they are. Go Omnichannel: https://bit.ly/3w9atSz #Omnichannel2024 // Just Eat Takeaway.com Vita Mojo

Carrefour Leads in French Grocery Market for October! Carrefour continues to dominate the French grocery market, outperforming its competitors with a remarkable 2.4-percentage-point increase in market share, reaching 21.4%. This surge, highlighted by Kantar’s latest P11 data (7 October to 3 November), reflects a strategic win, particularly with the takeover of Cora and a boost in its online channels. Key takeaways: ✅ 759,000 new customers driven by Carrefour’s diversified channels: Online sales (+0.3 percentage points) Proximity & Market formats (+0.1 percentage points each) 📈 Other Market Movers: Les Mousquetaires (Intermarché): +1.0% → 17.6% market share Cooperative U: +0.4% → 12.4% Auchan Retail: +0.4% → 9.0% Lidl: +0.4% → 8.2% Meanwhile, market leader E. Leclerc gained a modest 0.2 percentage points, securing 24.1% of the market, largely due to its online presence. 💡 Shifting Consumer Habits: While overall grocery spending declined by 2.2%, the online channel continues to grow, now accounting for 10.7% of the market. Discounters and proximity stores are building stronger customer loyalty, contributing to a 0.4% and 0.3% increase in market share, respectively. As consumer preferences evolve, the importance of omnichannel strategies and proximity is evident. Carrefour’s agility and customer-centric approach are paying off, setting the stage for continued growth. https://ow.ly/k2y750UiMzp #Retail #GroceryMarket #Ecommerce #CustomerLoyalty #MarketTrends #Innovation #Carrefour #France #ConsumerBehavior #Omnichannel #MarketingLeadership