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Are you using your loyalty program to drive food sales? You could and you should! In his presentation at Sigma last year, C-store branding expert Ernie Harker gave some great advice on how to use a loyalty program to drive food sales. Have questions about a loyalty program? Message us! Let's crank up the heat in your kitchen! #cstores #convenienceretail #conveniencestores
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During an investors call in February, Wendy’s CEO Kirk Tanner mentioned that starting as early as 2025, the chain would begin “testing more enhanced features like dynamic pricing and day-part offerings along with AI-enabled menu changes and suggestive selling.” The comment sparked immediate and massive backlash from Wendy’s loyalists and even drew the attention (and ire) of U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren. I get it. With no context, humans usually jump to the worst conclusion. In a survey published by Capterra in February 2023, 52% of consumers said they considered dynamic pricing equivalent to price gouging. Which makes sense when the Oxford dictionary defines “dynamic pricing” as the practice of varying the price for a product or service to reflect changing market conditions, in particular the charging of a higher price at a time of greater demand. So, yeah, how dare Wendy’s suggest that if a lot of people are ordering burgers, that they’d dynamically raise the price! Here’s the thing, by and large, we don’t price shop burgers. However, consider the fact that some DO price shop gasoline (and are willing to drive farther for cheaper prices). We DO price shop beer, wine and appetizers (and are willing to go to a restaurant earlier for happy hour). We DO price shop airline tickets, hotels and even ridesharing to a certain degree – AND WE ALSO widely accept that these services work on extreme dynamic pricing. The idea of dynamic pricing is a very delicate play for brands and if you’re going to start incorporating it into your business strategy, you need to understand a tidbit about human behavior. All human beings use cognitive anchors every day to help make decisions – we glom onto available information early in a decision-making process and compare most everything to that initial information. It’s why Costco puts super expensive TVs at the front of their store – everything else in the store will seem like a deal. It’s why a price markdown call-out is super effective – customers perceive instant savings. Dynamic pricing can put your best customers in a defensive position, because they think you’re moving their anchor in the wrong direction. So for brands looking at dynamic pricing as a future business strategy, the goal is to clearly communicate reasons why and how you expect to govern those rules – in Wendy’s case, I think some critical information was left out in the initial mention and then it was too late. Building trust by being as transparent as possible with your customers will always win. By leveraging cognitive biases, you can give the appropriate hooks to your customers and let them adjust their mindset accordingly. And if you’re curious as to how human behavior can fuel your business, let’s chat.
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Here is a mandatory post of me at a panel this past week at Food On Demand along with my mandatory "takeaways" : Delivery Dilemma: Food delivery is not easy. However, there are some great solutions in the market that are facilitating this for users like us. Virtual Brands: The virtual brand landscape is undergoing a significant shift. While the bubble may have burst, there are brands and operators that are doing great work in this space and the future is bright. Operators: You could feel a much higher sense of optimism from fellow operators this year than last year. Neverending third party conundrum: Discussions surrounding third-party delivery companies were pretty popular. As much as I love 1pd sales we do have to admit that 3pd sales are a must have for any operator like OOMI Digital Kitchen or any virtual brand. If done right, third-party delivery can be more than just a 'necessary evil' for us; it can contribute significantly to our bottom line. The highlight for me every year remains spending time on the sidelines with other like minded people. Its always a great time: Andrew Martino, Adam Armeland, Meredith Sandland, Andrew Nakkache, 🍔🍟🍕🎙 David "Rev" Ciancio, Anand Karthik T., 🍽️Zack Oates🍕, Scott Gierach, Brian Howenstein.
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Thank you Commercial Baking for your continued support of early-stage CPG founders! During a recent live training in June, we talked with our friends at SPINS about two affordable ways they're giving CPG founders access to the competitor, category, and consumer purchase insights and analytics they need to clarify their competitive advantage, increase their sales and expand distribution. ➡ The SPINS Ignite Program provides free POS data reports, revealing in-depth monthly performance in your category across channels. ➡ SPINS Amazon analytics provide valuable sales, competitor and consumer purchase information to inform and optimize your growth strategies and sales. Categories will continue to be added in 2024. Learn more about these 2 valuable resources: https://lnkd.in/epJskkXa Register for SPINS Ignite & Get your free POS Data reports: https://lnkd.in/ewaS3pq9 Have questions or want to chat? Message me and I'm happy to help. Thank you to Brandon Casteel, Daniel Harari, Mari Rydings and Joanie Spencer! #cpg #emergingbrands #analyticsforgrowth #growwithintention #accesstodata
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Are You Offering the Right Products? How F&B Businesses Can Stay Ahead of Consumer Trends Running an F&B business is like running a bustling restaurant. Customers expect a well-stocked pantry, ready to fulfill their cravings. But what happens when you offer them Kale chips when they want Ketchup? Missing customer trends can leave your shelves full and your profits flat. Spoggle's new Customizable Metrics & Alerts can help you avoid this fate! Here's how: • Track what matters: Define what success means for your business (sales growth, inventory levels, etc.) by setting relevant KPI’s as metrics. • Real-time alerts: Get notified when customer preferences shift, so you can react quickly. Unlock the power of Spoggle's Customizable Alerts to: • Identify emerging customer preferences before they become mainstream. • Proactively adjust your strategy based on real-time alerts. • Maximize efficiency and profitability by making informed decisions. Ready to ditch the guesswork and adopt a data-driven culture? Explore Spoggle today: https://lnkd.in/g4AadxV3 #foodandbeverages #dataanalytics #businessintelligence #spoggleanalyticsplatform #customerinsights #competitiveedge #decisionmaking #spogglealerts
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Domino's continue to crush it in a tough environment. There are three factors coming together here: 1️⃣ They haven't raised prices since 2022. There are only two types of restaurant brands performing well in the current environment - those that haven't raised prices in the past 24 months, or those that haven't saturated their markets and are still rapidly expanding. Pizza's not in the latter category anymore, so they're clearly taking share from other players in a more cost-conscious consumer environment. 2️⃣ They've stayed true to their roots as a value player and are emphasizing this in their marketing and digital efforts. As Ian Courtnage said in our LinkedIn Live on the consumer value equation: "Being discount and bundle-driven is a large part of Domino’s value proposition, so it’s not a new tactic for them. In fact, there’s a subset of brands that take that approach: we know who we are, we know what our value proposition is, and we’re not going to be pushed off that very much despite how the economy is performing." 3️⃣ They've reengineered the loyalty program itself so it's a) relevant in this value-oriented environment; and b) taps into their core brand principles of being accessible and affordable. We covered this extensively in our Q1 earnings teardowns, but Domino's has increasingly focused on carryout over the past few quarters. Carryout comps rose high single digits again this quarter, with CFO Sandeep Reddy calling carryout a "multi year comp driver" for their business. Given that carryout transactions tend to have a lower average check, Domino’s Rewards halved the minimum amount customers need to spend to start earning points from $10 to $5. Additionally, the former program consisted of just one reward: a free pizza once 60 points were accrued. Instead, redemption opportunities now begin at 20 points. These changes represent a creative approach to value: rather than straight-forward discounting, Domino’s is using its loyalty program as a lever to drive retention and engagement from value-conscious customers. This quarter's results represent a masterclass in understanding your brand, its value, place in consumers' lives, and tying those principles to your strategic sales drivers.
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Fuel remains a major revenue driver for c-stores, but the pandemic highlighted the importance of food, snacks, and quick essentials. With electric vehicles on the rise, companies are focusing more on inside sales emphasizing categories like candy, snacks, and beverages. https://lnkd.in/esKUbeMn What new marketing strategies are you testing to bolster your in-store foot traffic? #cstoremarketing #insidesales #mobivity #innovativemarketing
5 charts that highlight the evolving c-store landscape
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In the non-food retail sector, how important is receiving emails introducing new products? This article from Modern Retail shares some 'puzzling' success from Jiggy. #jiggy #modernretail
How brands use loyalty programs as a 'focus group' to drive growth
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Kristin Lynch, Senior Director of Strategy and Analytics here at Paytronix, points out that while McDonald’s $5 meal deal effectively boosts short-term traffic, it could lead to longer-term challenges. Constant promotions may condition customers to expect discounts, potentially weakening the value of McDonald’s loyalty program. Balancing short-term gains and long-term strategy is key. What are your thoughts on the fine line between value and discount dependency? Read more here: https://hubs.li/Q02Q65dP0
McDonald's $5 meal deal is a 'psychological' success that's winning over inflation-weary consumers, analysts say
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As issues like e-commerce, digital media, automation, shrink and specialty food trends compete for grocers’ attention, here’s a look at some of the key industry events set for the year to come. #groceryretail
Grocery industry conferences to keep on your radar in 2024
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