Melissa & Doug Enters Physical Space with New York Flagship

After 35 years, the Connecticut-based toy maker will open its first brick-and-mortar store to spotlight its screen-free, sustainable toys ahead of the holidays.

UNFI to Discuss the Power of Independent Retailers & Retail Media at P2PI LIVE

United Natural Foods will take the stage with retail marketing agency Threefold to give an exclusive look at how CPGs can tap the previously unaddressable independent grocery shopper market in the next era of retail media.

International

Aldi Nord Tests Self-Checkout in the Netherlands

The German grocery chain is piloting scan & go technology, self-checkout kiosks and exit terminals at several stores as it develops a long-term checkout strategy.

Forecast: Holiday E-Commerce Sales to Increase 9% YOY
Digital marketing agency NetElixir released its 2023 holiday e-commerce marketing calendar and e-commerce growth forecast ahead of what it believes will be the first AI-powered holiday season.
Member Exclusive
Brands Join Stop & Shop's Fight Against Student Hunger
Ahold Delhaize’s Stop & Shop tied in to the back-to-school season by spotlighting its ongoing school food pantry program and the CPGs that support it.
Wawa Debuts New Store Design
The Pennsylvania-based c-store in September opened its “next generation” store in Henrico, Virginia, featuring a new exterior and modern aesthetic inside.

Industry News Briefs

09/27/2023

Flywheel, CitrusAd Complete Global API Integration

09/26/2023

Aldi Nord Tests Self-Checkout in the Netherlands

09/20/2023

Family Dollar's Mobile App Gets a Makeover

09/13/2023

Wovenmedia, Place Exchange to Enhance In-Store Media

Kroger Unites Brands for Cincinnati Wellness Festival
The event, in partnership with PepsiCo and Gatorade, will take place Sept. 22-23 and feature more than 100 experiences and food offerings, including sampling, panel discussions, cooking demos, exhibitions and celebrity appearances.
2023 Women of Excellence Winners
The Path to Purchase Institute is proud to announce the 37 winners of its eighth annual program recognizing female brand marketers, retailers, agency executives and solution providers for their achievements.
Member Exclusive
Johnsonville Celebrates Bratsgiving at Cub
The “Bratsgiving” sweepstakes at United Natural Foods’ chain is part of Johnsonville's annual summer campaign.
Retail Radar: Walmart Plays 'House'; Ace Grows Lawn & Garden Strategy
Recent retail news includes Walmart's latest excursion into the metaverse, and retailers readying themselves for a jumpstart on holiday sales.
Sam’s Club Launches Sales, Media Performance Dashboard
The solution gives advertisers more immediate access to member insights, including household reach, purchase channel and, for the first time, buyer metrics for Sponsored Product Ads.