Kroger’s food predictions for 2021 include: 1. Futureproof Foods. Shoppers can expect to see more foods with added benefits to support immune health, gut and brain health, energy levels and stress management. 2. Seeking Comfort. Easy-to-prepare comfort foods are on the rise as consumers look to balance convenience and quick preparation times with flavorful meal […]
Raydiant, (www.raydiant.com), a San Francisco, CA-based digital signage and in-location experience management platform has released the findings from its second annual State of Consumer Behavior Report. Key findings of the report include: Many consumers still prefer shopping in person. Forty-six percent of respondents said that given the choice, they prefer to shop in person rather […]
Exhibtry, Houston, TX, offers ProductMapper, which combines reflective holographic technology with projection mapping, computer controlled lighting, multitouch interactivity and other visual effects techniques to create a compelling interactive experience around the presentation of products and services. Customers can examine, explore and even operate holographic representations of products and machinery. Products, equipment and environments become interactive […]
Denny’s has kicked off of its first ever Heroes Tour, a 800+-mile tour of the Denny’s Mobile Relief Diner to bring free, hot meals to homeless veterans. The Heroes Tour will make six stops in Arizona, Nevada and Southern California to provide a helping hand to homeless veterans who have been hit especially hard by […]
Exhibit Systems, Brookfield, WI, has rebranded as Captivate Exhibits. The rebrand mirrors the full spectrum of capabilities it offers clients, from creation of engaging exhibits, to on-site trade show event services, to transportation and storage of displays. “We chose Captivate Exhibits because we are so much more than a ‘systems’ display builder,” said Richard Magliocco, […]
Moss Inc., a Franklin Park, IL-headquartered global provider of experiential marketing solutions for events, exhibits, retail and corporate environments, has appointed Jason Popp as President & CEO. Popp was previously President of International at GES, a global face-to-face events and trade show services company, where he led teams throughout Europe, the Middle East and Asia. […]
McCormick Grill Mates recently visited RV destinations to surprise and ask outdoor enthusiasts, “RV Grilling Yet?” The one-day only pop-ups provided RV travelers and campers with everything they needed to make a great tasting meal on-the-road. They also received essential grilling tools, recipes, and tips. A select few lucky travelers received golden ticket items – […]
Giant Food is offering flu vaccinations for both adults and children at new mobile clinics throughout Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia and Delaware. The vaccinations will be administered by Giant’s specially trained, dedicated, and certified pharmacists, require no appointment and are often covered in-full by most insurance plans. Giant’s signature Airstream vehicle will make stops throughout […]
Hornitos Tequila has introduced A Fair Shot™, a multi-year initiative developed in collaboration with long-standing partner The League of United Latin American Citizens, as well as We Are All Human (WAAH www.weareallhuman.org). A Fair Shot is a purpose-driven mobile tour to aid immigrant communities in Los Angeles, Houston and Chicago. With an Airstream trailer staffed […]
ViewSonic Corp is offering Health Flex Hand-Sanitizing Stations. The Health Flex Kiosks include options for integrated displays and secure storage for media players, routers or surge protectors, and a touchless hand sanitizer dispenser holder (hands-free dispenser is optional). The Health Flex Kiosk bundles offer 24- and 27-inch displays in either touch or standard, as well […]
The most recent issue of The Checkout, powered by The Integer Group, examines shifts in shopper behavior across retail channels over the past decade. Findings include: Evolving Value Expectations-Shoppers have evolved their view on value. While value is a combination of price and quality, a heavier emphasis today is placed on quality. Shopping Fragmentation-Shopping habits […]
A number of the homebuying characteristics of younger millennials are replicating the buying desires of those in the silent generation, according to the latest study from the National Association of Realtors, the 2020 Home Buyer and Seller Generational Trends report. Among both age groups, proximity to friends and family is a high priority, with 53% […]
Millennial home buyers are more active on social media and plan to entertain more at home than other generations, according to the Better Homes & Gardens New Home Buyers report The study found that 65% of Millennial home buyers see purchasing a home as a good investment, versus 56% of both GenX and Boomer buyers. […]
Samsung has introduced The Wall, its next generation display technology, delivering a revolutionary viewing experience with pure blacks and vibrant colors. Its slim depth and flush surface allow the display to enhance any environment’s aesthetic seamlessly, and the modular, large-format functionality can extend to hundreds of inches in size while delivering outstanding brightness, contrast and […]
LG Business Solutions has introduced LG Transparent OLED digital signage. With the LG Transparent OLED, watching video on the screen is augmented by seeing objects and images behind the screen. The versatile 55-inch class display (model 55EW5F) delivers LG OLED’s unrivaled picture quality while maintaining a high transparency, much more than traditional transparent LCD displays. […]
The food culture and buying habits of affluent food shoppers (the 42 million grocery shoppers in the U.S. with household incomes of $150,000 or more) cause them to have a disproportionate impact on the bottom line of supermarkets. In the market research report “Affluent Food Shoppers,” Packaged Fact identifies four key ways that U.S. grocers […]
Quality drives millennial food shopping, and they are willing to pay more for it, according to a new Whole Foods Market survey conducted by YouGov. Eighty percent of millennials value quality when it comes to food shopping, and nearly 70% are willing to spend more money on high quality foods. Another trend that emerged is […]
More than five retail chains are opening stores for every retailer that is closing stores in 2019, according to new research from IHL Group. This is up from 3.7 in 2018. The company also reports that the number of chains adding stores in 2019 has increased 56%, while the number of closing stores has decreased […]
The Specialty Food Association’s annual State of the Specialty Food Industry Report, reveals that specialty food remains one of the fastest-growing segments of the food business. Sales jumped 9.8% between 2016 and 2018, reaching $148.7 billion last year. Specialty food sales outpaced the growth of all food at retail – up 10.3% vs. 3.1%. Product […]
Gillette, in partnership with international recycling leader TerraCycle, announced that for the first-time in the U.S., all brands of disposable razors, replaceable-blade cartridge units and razor plastic packaging are recyclable on a national-scale. Participants wishing to recycle their razors from home are invited to sign up on-line. When ready to ship their waste, they can […]