New Directions in Marketing Campaigns
Walmart recently committed to opening or converting more than 150 stores in the next five years – with the Neighborhood Market format set to benefit. Two new stores, one in the Dune Lakes area of Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, the other in the Vine City neighborhood of Atlanta, are the first to open under the […]
Meijer announced that it will open two new 159,000-square-foot supercenters in Alliance and North Canton, OH, increasing the retailer’s store count to 55 in the state. The supercenters will feature all the products Meijer customers have come to expect, including grocery staples, fresh produce, bakery, meat, and deli, as well as a floral area, garden […]
Sam’s Club has announced significant progress in its rollout of technology that resolves a key member concern, waiting in line for receipt verification to exit the club. The retailer’s first-of-its-kind application of artificial intelligence and computer vision technology has been successfully deployed in more than 120 clubs since first unveiling it at the Consumer Electronics […]
In partnership with ALDI, Grabango has launched ALDIgo checkout-free shopping at a Chicago-area grocery store. ALDI is the first major U.S. grocery retailer to deploy checkout-free technology in an existing, full-size store. The Grabango system was added to an existing ALDI store without the need to make any changes to the store’s planogram or product […]
Samsung Electronics has announced a multi-year partnership with Procter & Gamble, to launch the new Tide POD Cold wash cycle. With this first-ever Tide Cold Certified cycle, optimized for P&G’s cold water formulated detergent technology, consumers can experience great, cold wash performance on the new Bespoke AI Laundry Combo. The collaboration between Samsung and P&G […]
GE Appliances has introduced a washer designed for Hispanic consumers in the U.S. The GE Washer with Spanish-Language Panel is the first washer of its kind in the U.S.. The new washer has a Spanish-language control panel and custom features that reflect popular Hispanic consumer preferences. With Hispanics in the U.S. predicted to account for […]
bp has opened its new electric-vehicle charging site in Houston, TX, expanding its network of EV chargers in the US. The new bp pulse station is the first bp pulse branded Gigahub™ in the U.S. The Gigahub™ will offer 24 high-speed EV charge points with Tritium 150kW DC fast chargers. The chargers will be integrated […]
CITGO recently launched an electric vehicle (EV) charging pilot program designed to meet the needs of EV drivers in Battle Creek, MI. The CITGO location now offers both regular transportation fuel and EV charging stations. For added consumer convenience, EV Chargers include both Charging System (CCS) and the North American Charging Standard ( NACS) plugs. […]
Starbucks is creating a more accessible store experience across its U.S. store portfolio through an Inclusive Spaces Framework. The new design framework defines how Starbucks will help expand independence, choice and ease for all people across physical and digital spaces. The first store to be built using the inclusive design framework has opened in Washington, […]
The LEGO Group, LEGO House and the LEGO Foundation have announced a range of long-term initiatives designed to support and celebrate neurodivergent children and adults. All LEGO stores in the U.S. and Canada will be KultureCity Sensory Inclusive Certified. The certification serves as a reassurance to visitors that staff at certified venues understand how sensory […]
Buffalo Wild Wings recently opened its 100th standalone BWW GO location. BWW GO is a takeout and delivery business offering the same wings and sauces guests love with ease and convenience, much closer to the off-premise-seeking consumer. Recognizing a significant shift in consumer behavior post-COVID, Buffalo Wild Wings strategically tapped into the burgeoning demand for […]
Chick-fil-A has opened its first-ever mobile pickup restaurant in New York City. Chick-fil-A 79th & 2nd will cater to busy New Yorkers by focusing solely on delivery and mobile app ordering for a quick and easy pickup experience. While the restaurant will not offer a seating area or dine-in services, Chick-fil-A’s signature hospitality will be […]
Diageo is the first spirits producer to sign a global agreement with ecoSPIRITS, (www.ecospirits.global), for the distribution of Gordon’s, Captain Morgan and Smirnoff in reusable glass packaging format in 18 markets over the next three years. Diageo’s spirits will be sent to participating bars, hotels and restaurants in a 4.5L ecoTOTE designed to be used […]
Bacardi has completed the world’s first commercial production of a glass spirits bottle fueled by hydrogen. Bacardi worked with premium glassmaker, Hrastnik1860, to pioneer new technology that powered a glass furnace with hydrogen as its primary energy source and in doing so cut the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions typically produced as a byproduct of glass […]
McDonald’s has begun testing CosMc’s, a new small-format, beverage-led concept. Inspired by nostalgia and powered by a menu of bold, refreshing beverages, the first CosMc’s location has opened in Bolingbrook, IL. By the end of 2024, McDonald’s plans to open 10 CosMc’s pilot locations across the Dallas-Fort Worth and San Antonio metro areas. CosMc’s menu […]
Swig, The Home of the Original Dirty Soda, announced a significant milestone with the successful signing of 250 franchise units across seven new markets: Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Arkansas, Missouri, and Idaho – with the first Arkansas, Idaho and Missouri stores opening later this year. The company projects that by the end of […]
AMC Theatres, the largest theatrical exhibitor in the U.S. and the world, announced that for the first time in its history, an all-new line of AMC-branded premium gourmet chocolate candies – AMC Cinema Sweets – is available to moviegoers at AMC concession stands throughout the U.S. “We spent the last year in research and development […]
Regal is introducing a refillable popcorn bucket and soft drink cup at its movie theatres. Guests will be able to refill their collectible containers for only $10 on all subsequent trips to the movies in 2024. Not only do RCC members and Unlimited subscribers receive reduced pricing on the refillable containers, but they accumulate credits […]
GE Appliances has announced its latest feature for select WiFi connected wall ovens and ranges in collaboration with Kroger. The update offers a new way to discover recipes, shop for ingredients, and cook. Viren Shah, Chief Digital Officer at GE Appliances, said, “We are thrilled to collaborate with Kroger and use our combined expertise in […]
Samsung Electronics is introducing the 2024 Bespoke 4-Door Flex Refrigerator with AI Family Hub+, featuring AI Vision Inside and Anyplace Induction Cooktop connect with AI-updated Samsung Food to form a total food ecosystem. AI Vision Inside,uses a smart internal camera that can recognize items being placed in and out of the refrigerator. It is equipped […]