Kantar Retail Sound Bites

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Episode 40: How to lead a successful challenger brand with Bruce Kramer Aug 09, 2023

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In episode 40 of Kantar's Retail Sound Bites, hosts Barry Thomas, senior retail thought leader, and Rachel Dalton, head of retail insights, discuss how to lead a successful challenger brand with Bruce Kramer, SVP, North American Consumer Division, Wahl Clipper.

Kantar's principal economist Doug Hermanson also joins for Commerce Compass, providing real-time macroeconomic updates in retail.

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Barry's contact information: barry.thomas@kantar.com Barry's LinkedIn

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P&G Trimming SKUs As Part of Collaborative Commerce Strategy | Consumer Goods Technology

More consumers are shopping multiple grocers to find the lowest prices, report finds | Grocery Dive

Does Sam Altman Know What He's Creating? - The Atlantic

https://www.cnbc.com/2023/08/01/walmart-pushes-into-in-stores-advertising-as-new-revenue-driver.html

https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/01/tech/amazon-clinic-expands-nationwide/index.html

https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/retail/amazon-clinic-available-nationwide

https://www.forbes.com/sites/brucejapsen/2023/08/01/amazons-latest-healthcare-expansion-virtual-clinic-expands-nationwide/?sh=419d529d7e34

Franklin Kroger converts to full self-checkout. Would you want this at yours? (newschannel5.com)

https://www.grocerydive.com/news/kroger-converts-tennessee-store-self-checkout-only/689169/#:~:text=Kroger%20converted%20a%20store%20in,said%20Lauren%20Bell%2C%20the%20spokesperson.

Episode 39: Retail's truth finder Field Agent with Rick West Jul 26, 2023

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In episode 39 of Kantar's Retail Sound Bites, hosts Barry Thomas, senior retail thought leader, and Rachel Dalton, head of retail insights, discuss shopper marketing and Field Agent, solutions let you audit stores, drive trial, generate reviews, and connect with shoppers, with CEO and co-founder Rick West.

Kantar's principal economist Doug Hermanson also joins for Commerce Compass, providing real-time macroeconomic updates in retail.

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Barry's contact information: barry.thomas@kantar.com Barry's LinkedIn

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Four digital strategies accelerating private label growth (kantarretailiq.com)

Field Agent | Solutions for Today's Retail Challenges

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/consulting-by-kantar_four-digital-strategies-accelerating-private-activity-7086710048432783361-tLil?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop

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Episode 38: Amazon Prime Day 2023 Jul 12, 2023

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In episode 38 of Kantar's Retail Sound Bites, hosts Barry Thomas, senior retail thought leader, and Rachel Dalton, head of retail insights, take on Prime Day 2023 with guests Anna Brennan, senior analysts, Paida Mugudubi, global head of retailer insights, and Colombe Bommelaer, senior director of category insights at Kantar.

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Episode 37: Eastern European retail with Natasa Djurdjevic Jun 28, 2023

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In episode 37 of Kantar's Retail Sound Bites, hosts Barry Thomas, senior retail thought leader, and Rachel Dalton, head of retail insights, discuss recent retail trends and innovations in the Eastern European markets with Natasa Djurdjevic.

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Roda Mega Store, Belgrade Serbia – One of the most innovative merchandising stores in the world.

Episode 36: Restaurant and snacking trends with Sunny Khamkar Jun 14, 2023

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In episode 36 of Kantar's Retail Sound Bites, hosts Barry Thomas, senior retail thought leader, and Rachel Dalton, head of retail insights, discuss recent trends in restaurants, snacking, and food service featuring Sunny Khamkar, Cofounder and CEO at Zaru.

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Read Barry and Sunny's most recent blog: 10 headlines from the 2023 National Restaurant Association show (kantarretailiq.com)

Episode 35: Data science and retail media with Paul Winsor May 31, 2023

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In episode 35 of Kantar's Retail Sound Bites, hosts Barry Thomas, senior retail thought leader, and Rachel Dalton, head of retail insights, discuss the power of data science and retail media for FMCGs with guest Paul Winsor, vice president at Snowflake.

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https://news.yahoo.com/costco-winning-war-against-rising-203300186.html

https://www.cnbc.com/2023/05/15/amazon-is-focusing-on-using-ai-to-get-stuff-delivered-to-you-faster.html

https://www.cnbc.com/2023/05/26/tiktok-shop-a-rising-threat-to-shopee-and-lazada-in-southeast-asia.html

Jack in the Box says drive-thru prototype outperforms targets

https://adage.com/article/marketing-news-strategy/10-most-trusted-brands-and-why-gen-zs-trust-hard-earn/2496626?utm_source=ad-age-wake-up-call-wednesday&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20230523&utm_content=hero-headline

https://p2pi.com/absolut-creates-cocktails-inspired-canadian-neighborhoods-using-ai

Episode 34: The digital shelf with Chris Perry and Oskar Kaszubski May 17, 2023

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In episode 34 of Kantar's Retail Sound Bites, hosts Barry Thomas, senior retail thought leader, and Rachel Dalton, head of retail insights, discuss the future of the digital shelf with guests Chris Perry, chief learning officer, and Oskar Kaszubski, chief growth officer, of firstmovr.

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Hy-Vee unveils $99-per-month health and wellness subscription | Grocery Dive

https://www.pymnts.com/news/loyalty-and-rewards-news/2023/more-than-half-restaurant-customers-now-use-loyalty-programs/

https://vegworldmag.com/love-life-restaurant-opens-in-los-angeles-as-part-of-new-immersive-health-wellness-brand/

https://www.retaildive.com/news/Costco-Walmart-Biden-supply-chain-data-exchange/650187/

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/02/business/china-luxury-spending.html?searchResultPosition=9

https://www.retaildive.com/news/Costco-Walmart-Biden-supply-chain-data-exchange/650187/

Episode 33: Learnings from NACDS 2023 May 03, 2023

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In episode 33 of Kantar's Retail Sound Bites, hosts Barry Thomas, senior retail thought leader, and Rachel Dalton, head of retail insights, discuss learnings from the 2023 NACDS Conference, including health and wellness trends, partnerships with pharmacies, innovations from Walmart and Instacart, and much more.

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Barry's contact information: barry.thomas@kantar.com Barry's LinkedIn

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Edeka vows to put shoppers ahead of brands (kantarretailiq.com)

https://www.nrn.com/consumer-trends/mcdonald-s-wallet-share-doubles-among-teenagers-two-years

Walmart: Vendors Prefer Negotiating With Chatbot | PYMNTS.com

https://www.cnbc.com/2023/04/26/target-rolls-out-curbside-returns-as-sales-growth-slows.html

https://techcrunch.com/2023/04/28/amazon-working-improved-llm-to-power-alexa/

https://www.retaildive.com/news/ikea-new-store-formats/648706/

Episode 32: Shopper research with Leigh O'Donnell Apr 21, 2023

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In episode 30 of Kantar's Retail Sound Bites, hosts Barry Thomas, senior retail thought leader, and Rachel Dalton, head of retail insights, discuss the lately research in shopper insights.

This episode also features Doug Hermanson, Kantar's principal economist, to provide perspective into the macroeconomic world of today. Also featured is Leigh O'Donnell, Kantar's head of shopper and category insights, to discuss recent innovations in shopper research at Kantar.

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Barry's contact information: barry.thomas@kantar.com Barry's LinkedIn

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https://kriq.kantarretailiq.com/en/p-iq/insights/blogs/how-cpg-sales-teams-can-leverage-generative-ai-today

https://www.retaildive.com/news/50k-stores-may-close-2027-ubs/647392/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Issue:%202023-04-12%20Retail%20Dive%20Newsletter%20%5Bissue:49574%5D&utm_term=Retail%20Dive

https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/skipthedishes-launches-inflation-cookbook-canada-s-first-ever-ai-powered-tool-to-provide-canadians-with-healthier-food-options-for-less-801507277.html

https://www.fastcompany.com/90881131/the-pandemic-led-to-a-resurgence-of-independent-retail

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/18/business/apple-stores-india-tim-cook.html

https://www.wsj.com/articles/whole-foods-market-explores-building-off-site-kitchens-to-supply-food-bars-4ca144d4

Episode 31: Evolution of retail marketing with Andy Murray Apr 05, 2023

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In episode 31 of Kantar's Retail Sound Bites, hosts Barry Thomas, senior retail thought leader, and Rachel Dalton, head of retail insights, discuss the evolution of retail marketing.

This episode also features Andy Murray, founder of bigQuest and founder and Executive Chairman of the customer-centric leadership initiative at the Walton College of Business, joins the conversation to discuss shopper marketing, retail media, what it takes to be a strong leader in retail, and much more.

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https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/financing/burger-king-its-struggling-franchisees-have-long-way-go

AI for Writers Summit | Marketing AI Event (marketingaiinstitute.com)

https://www.retaildive.com/news/refill-startup-blueland-reaches-profitability/645970/

https://www.vox.com/politics/2023/4/3/23668444/mcdonalds-layoffs-corporate-economy

https://www.wsj.com/articles/mcdonalds-temporarily-shuts-u-s-offices-as-chain-prepares-for-layoff-notices-36fef317?mod=hp_lead_pos4

https://www.businessinsider.com/walmart-mimics-amazon-website-redesign-aims-for-e-commerce-boost-2023-4

https://corporate.walmart.com/newsroom/2023/04/03/walmart-turns-up-the-excitement-and-discovery-with-brand-new-walmart-com-experience