Digital payments firm SKUx has wrapped up the first phase of a blockchain-focused partnership with Mondelēz. SKUx is working with the consumer packaged goods giant on a payments innovation project in conjunction with Hedera, an open source enterprise distributed ledger technology (DLT) network, the companies said in a news...
In the ongoing battle for grocery shelf space, consumers are increasingly seeking value. Grocers are eager to meet this demand, while also capitalizing on the higher margins that come from their own private-label brands. As name brands vie for attention, the stakes are rising, with...
As the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry grapples with complex economic and consumer trends, three major players — Mondelez International, Kraft Heinz and Hershey — are steering their ships through turbulent waters with distinct strategies and adaptive approaches. From surging cocoa prices to evolving consumer preferences and...
Procter & Gamble announced a 4% organic sales growth for fiscal year 2024, continuing a streak of six consecutive years with at least a 4% rise. Net sales rose 2%, to $84 billion, while fourth-quarter sales, shipment volumes and product mix were flat year over...
August 05, 2024
As the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry grapples with complex economic and consumer trends, three major players — Mondelez International, Kraft Heinz and Hershey — are steering their ships through turbulent waters with distinct strategies and adaptive approaches. From surging cocoa prices to evolving consumer preferences and regional market dynamics, these companies demonstrated resilience and innovation in […]
March 04, 2024
The tidal wave of artificial intelligence (AI) that has hit the payments, commerce and financial services industries has created the need for a new definition. Because AI is enabling and...
February 06, 2024
Artificial intelligence (AI) has entered the consumer-packaged goods arena in a big way, giving consumers more touchpoints and engagement with household brands. In fact, AI is even playing in the...
January 23, 2024
It turns out Procter & Gamble, the company which makes household staples like Tide detergent, Bounty paper towels, and Crest toothpaste, made more money last quarter because it raised prices...
October 16, 2024
Digital payments firm SKUx has wrapped up the first phase of a blockchain-focused partnership with Mondelēz. SKUx is working with the consumer packaged goods giant on a payments innovation project in conjunction with Hedera, an open source enterprise distributed ledger technology (DLT) network, the companies said in a news release Wednesday (Oct. 16). “The first phase of the innovation project […]
May 16, 2024
Visa has launched a collaboration with digital payments company SKUx. “The agreement will accelerate digital transformation for select merchants and consumer packaged goods companies that leverage SKUx’s payment-based offer solutions — supporting a variety...
February 27, 2024
Retail brand management company Trax has debuted its signal-based merchandising (SBM) solution. The new tool lets brands gain visibility down to the individual product level, the company said in a...
February 22, 2024
Collaborative commerce firm Crisp, which provides retailers with real-time inventory data, has raised $50 million in a Series B extension round to drive its growth efforts. Existing investors including Blue Cloud Ventures, FirstMark...
