FI Fast Break audio news: Sept. 17, 2025
The latest FI Fast Break news podcast touches on Amazon’s next global Prime Big Deal Days, Oct. 7-8, which offer major retail discounts.
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On Target: The Secrets Behind Target’s Modern Retail Success
At the recent National Retail Federation’s 2025 Big Show, Target’s Chief Commercial Officer highlighted how the retailer’s agile strategies, inclusive branding, and innovative partnerships keep it ahead in a competitive landscape.
Super Saturday to Entice Record Number of Shoppers
An estimated 157.2 million consumers plan to shop Super Saturday this year, up from last year’s 141.9 million, according to a recent report. These shoppers present retailers a key opportunity to win beyond the season.
FI Fast Break audio news: Dec. 18, 2024
The latest FI Fast Break news podcast examines Walmart’s plans to equip employees with body cameras at some U.S. locations.
A Seat at the Table: Innovative, Allergen-Free Holiday Treats
F&B brands are embracing inclusivity this year, debuting an array of innovative, allergen-free holiday treats ranging from vegan advent calendars to dairy-free nog.
Holiday Shopping Spread: Christmas Comes Early
A new report finds that holiday cheer has surpassed the final weeks of the year. Instead, shoppers and retailers are getting an early jumpstart on the season.
A Hallmark Movie, but Make it Shoppable: Walmart’s Add to Heart
Airing on three platforms (YouTube, Roku, and the pocket-laden TikTok) and also playing in stores, Add to Heart is nothing if not a bold step into the media-laden retail environment increasingly influenced by in-store retail media networks.
Candy & Spice and Everything Nice: Holiday Hits Retail Earlier Than Ever as Spending Shrinks
It’s not just the days that are getting shorter – the amount of time between glimpsing ghouls and buying roof clips for Rudolph is shrinking, too. Home Depot sold out of its first run of …
FI Fast Break audio news: Sept. 20, 2023
The latest Food Institute news podcast touches on unfortunate news for a pair of alt-meat startups.
FI Fast Break audio news: August 23, 2023
The latest Food Institute news podcast touches on the Midwest heat wave’s potential impact on agriculture.
An Inside Look at UPSIDE Foods’ New Cultivated Meat Center
UPSIDE Foods (formerly Memphis Meats) is opening what it says is the most advanced cultivated meat production facility in the world. The Engineering, Production, and Innovation Center (EPIC) features a 53,000-square foot campus in Emeryville, California, …
Report: Holiday Shoppers Starting Early, Spending More this Season
Holiday spending is shaping up quite differently this year, following months of COVID-19 vaccines and gradual restaurant recovery. Not only are people shopping earlier this season — with stats from NPD Group showing that 51% …
Holiday Food Sales Seen Rising if Pandemic Constraints Kept in Check
As the holiday season approaches and retail projections begin rolling in, food sales look promising. That is, as long as the pandemic and its accompanying labor and supply constraints are kept in check. Overall, holiday …
Higher Food Prices, Lower Inventory Expected Through Holidays
According to industry experts, consumers can expect to see higher prices in the last quarter of this year in several grocery categories. Ingredient suppliers are seeing longer lead times because of issues like labor shortages …
Surge in Online Sales Puts Pressure on Retailers, Shipping Services
Online sales for the 2020 holiday season started strong on Black Friday, coming in at a record-breaking $9 billion. That spending represents a 22% increase over a record $7.4 billion spent online in 2019. Traffic to physical …
Holiday Shopping Expected to Rise During COVID-19
The National Retail Federation (NRF) expects holiday sales will rise in 2020 when compared to 2019 as consumers search for reasons to celebrate during the pandemic. The group forecast holiday sales in November and December …