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CES 2024: Our Take on the Top Trends & Innovations
A quick snapshot of some of the top trends and innovations that caught our attention at CES 2024
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Let’s Get Phygital! Winning the Digital Shelf: STEPS 1 & 2
Are you up on the latest trends and practices in Phygital – the blending of online and in-store channels to deliver a seamless, connected...
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Reiser's Pieces: Go slow to go fast: The value of a solid GTM strategy
Have we taken agile too far? HBR first asked that question. I ask it again, knowing we all must be agile to thrive and survive in...
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MPG 2023 Inspirational Performance Awards
Please join us in celebrating our 2023 MPG Inspirational Performance Award winners. We are so grateful to have these amazing professionals o
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Reiser's Pieces: On-Demand Hiring – Crossing the Finish Line in Today’s Tight Labor Market
We’re in the home stretch now, pushing to deliver on our holiday and year-end objectives. And get off the ground running for 2024. But...
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MPG Path Forward Podcast: What it Takes to Get in the Club Store Basket – and Stay There
Warehouse clubs continue to transform retail, winning market share from supermarkets and supercenters as they win the hearts and minds of...
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Business Excellence, Commitment to Caring: MPG Standouts Recognized at Top Women in Health, Wellness & Beauty Awards
A truly inspirational night at the Drugstore News (DSN) Top Women in Health, Wellness & Beauty Awards, as the industry came together to...
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Reiser's Pieces: Why Factoring ESG Into Your Brand Planning is Imperative
“ I recently had the opportunity to speak at the Southern Region Minority Supplier Development Council -- all about helping businesses...
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MPG Path Forward: Are you a small, emerging or challenger brand?
Then you’ll want to get the inside track on entering and winning in today’s marketplace from former chief merchant and MPG President...
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WINNING WITH DOLLAR GENERAL: Insights from Former Merchants & Current Suppliers
Three excerpts: Dollar General...Time to get Phygital, Howe to win with the right data approach & focus, Insights on accelerating profitable
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Expanding Club Capabilities: Carla Pettigrew named as Senior Director of Sales
Former J&J Executive Brings Significant Costco Expertise to New Role We are excited to announce that we continue to enhance our Club...
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Reiser's Pieces: Why Accelerating Your Dollar Strategy Now Makes Sense
“ A few years back, when I was with Dollar General in the Chief Merchant seat, Fortune saw us as “a crafty mix of 7-Eleven-like...
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Should Instacart be in your Retail Media Mix?
Instacart continues to gain popularity with CPG brands today - but is it worth investing in and adding to your Retail Media Mix?
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Reiser's Pieces: Demystifying Design Thinking: Setting the Stage for Successful Innovation
Smart innovation is critical to staying competitive – critical to fueling increased share, revenue and customer satisfaction.
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MPG Path Forward Podcast: Counting What Counts in Retail Media
Join Jeff Bustos, Andy Murray, Heather Campain and Bryan Gildenberg as they share the latest thinking on what counts today in retail media
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Reiser's Pieces: One-Two Punch is Needed to Win Today’s Talent Wars
To beat the current talent challenge takes a one-two punch, in my view.
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A great exchange of ideas and new insights at the P2PI Retail Media Summit!
Brian Gildenberg talks with Heather Campain to get her takeaways on the evolution of retail media measurement.
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Dollar Tree Q1 Earnings Reports & Insights
A tough Q1 for Dollar Tree. Headlining today’s earnings call: Profits fell short of expectations. Full-year outlook was lowered --...
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Dollar General Q1 Earnings Recap: Results Soft as Discretionary Spending Slows
Dollar General Q1 results came in softer than expected, as Dollar General’s core consumers continue to cut back on discretionary...
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Reiser's Pieces: Looking Ahead – It’s All About the Base
The new consumer base is more diverse than ever before. They delight in flipping convention on its head.
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