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My last podcast I talked about the latest issue about Aldi, which I love. Even though I have spent fifty years in restaurants. I have had experience in Local food and grocery stores. The important fact is there are parallels in Grocery and they are become masters of many types of food service. Very important to find and sign up for this trade journal. Michael Kinney owner of Savory Advisor podcast!

🚫 Today's Discovery: The "No Hawkers" Sign 🚫 While out on appointments today, I came across a sign that read "No Hawkers" and was curious as to the history behind this phrase. Traditionally, "hawkers" refers to individuals who travel about selling goods, typically with loud advertising. This term has roots stretching back to the Middle Ages, where hawkers played a crucial role in rural commerce, bringing goods and news to isolated communities. However, as cities grew and retail shifted to more established storefronts, the presence of hawkers began to clash with the evolving urban landscape. The "No Hawkers" sign is a relic of a time when businesses and homeowners sought to deter these itinerant vendors from soliciting in certain areas, aiming to maintain privacy and reduce the disruption caused by the often loud and persistent selling techniques. Isn't it fascinating how a simple sign can open a window into the past and reflect changes in society and commerce? 🤔✨ #history #nohawkers #SocialDiscovery #urbanevolution #alwayslearning #tradition

Is that it? Every x-mas, we buy a bottle of King's Ginger. It makes a great mulled cider. This year, we couldn't find it in the shop. We asked, they pointed to the bottle in the photo. Us: no, sorry, it's a short black bottle. Them: this is the new version. We were very confused. It's so different, we would have left without it had we not asked. Changing something people are used to is a big risk. We like familiar. It removes friction from the purchase decision. Imagine if Jack Daniels just changed their bottle. It would probably make you look at other brands instead. What do you think? #rebranding #repositioning #brandpositioning #spiritsindustry

Y’all still breaking records, and the reason why y’all’s store is averaging $6000 a copy ? Asking for a friend. For years I seen so many bragging about their accomplishments. They were beating their chest. Giving no credit to economic times, No asterisk, just taking all the credit. Look, I know about breaking records and about beating my chest. I managed a Chevy store that netted 10 Million Dollars in three years. ( 2015, 2016, 2017) I know how hard that was. How hard it was to build and keep that culture, how hard it was to pull those results out of thin air. You are either one of two things, and some of you are too green to know the difference. Your results are either process driven, or they are Market driven. Having big-time success simply do to the market is ok. I experienced that too. I ran a top 30 GMC store in the country the year following Katrina. But always gave credit to the conditions that caused that success. Just keep that same energy you had when you was King Kong now that the clock has struck midnight and you are now Curious Gerorge. #AllGasNoBrakes

What’s behind “DONE PROPERLY.”? We don’t just make promises—we make commitments. “Done Properly.” is more than just a tagline; it’s every step and process we incorporate to ensure a safe and profitable installation project for our clients. Ready to see what “Done Properly” really means? Swipe through and dive in. #BORACK #Evolution #Journey #DoneProperly #Brand #WarehouseInstallations

You might ask yourself is an ad starring two of the greatest actors and the greatest quarterback of all time...from the greatest state in the nation actually worth it? The math might just say yes. Figure a spot cost of around $25,000,000, which gives room above the cost of ol' Benny the last go around, along with the time itself, getting his friends involved, etc. Take into account the average margin for Dunkin'...then look at the sales for hoops of dough fried in fat. It will only take about 11 days of the average donut sale volume to recoup the costs. To put it another way, they need to increase donut sales by about 3% this year. All that assumes that those sales don't come with any other purchases...so this one looks like a win. Those are apples (err...donuts) I can get behind. #dunkin #dunkindonuts #advertising #superbowl

With the Original Tommy's celebrating its 78th anniversary, it seems right to share this story again before the month is over: Tom Koulax opened the Original Tommy's shack on Beverly and Rampart back in 1946. In time, Tommy's opened new locations, sold merch, and purchased the land at all four corners of Beverly and Rampart. Two are used by the restaurant and two are leased. Why am I sharing this story? To remind you to look for additional revenue streams instead of relying on one. If you have a steady job, you're in the best position to do something on the side. Start a side hustle and take advantage of the tools at your reach to make it successful. It may even become your main revenue stream in due time. If you're looking to start a side hustle and could use free marketing advice, sign up for my newsletter here: https://bit.ly/3ZWoVaZ #bizowners #sidehustle #tommysburgers #buildsomething

Epic collaboration: Marvel x HEINZ! HEINZ, the popular brand known for its ketchup and mustard, has teamed up with Marvel Studios, the creators of famous superhero movies, to launch special edition condiment bottles featuring Deadpool and Wolverine! 🔴 Ketchup bottles now have designs inspired by Deadpool’s mask and suit. 🟡 Mustard bottles feature Wolverine’s claws and mask. This partnership is a clever marketing move by HEINZ. By connecting their sauces with the excitement of the upcoming Marvel superhero movie, they create a fun and memorable experience for everyone. This makes their products more appealing, especially at summer BBQs and parties. Ryan Reynolds,who plays Deadpool in the movies, even made a funny video about this collaboration. Check out HEINZ’s Instagram to see these cool collectible bottles—they’re sure to be a hit at any gathering! HEINZ’s strategy here is all about creating buzz and connecting with fans #HEINZ #Marvel #MarketingStrategy #Superheroes #Deadpool #Wolverine #SummerFun #Collectibles #ConsumerEngagement #Marketing

A 'mixed bag' in my edit of this weeks retail headlines. The Superdry saga comes to a close [or is it a beginning?], Free Poo bags are a 'thing' and Prime Day performs ahead of expectations….   Here's what caught my eye:    Euros 2024 injects £3bn into British economy Myprotein rolls out snack range to 300 WHSmith stores Superdry shares begin trading on JP Jenkins platform MANGO celebrates strongest ever first half as sales hit £1.3bn Hawes and Curtis to focus on casualwear as profits nosedive Primark names Tesco exec as new chief operating officer Frasers Group appoints Goldman Sachs as it eyes YOOX NET-A-PORTER deal Ocado Group narrows losses as online grocery booms ScS stops selling carpets and flooring ❓ Poundland & Dealz doubles down on £1 lines in latest price campiagn SEPHORA to open sixth UK store at Birmingham's Bullring Waitrose & Partners grows market share for first time in two years Greggs unveils new national distribution centre to drive growth The Perfume Shop profits dip amid strongly competitive retail environment Co-op launches brand campaign to 're-introduce core values' 🔥 Food and fashion inflation dips as energy prices drop Amazon Prime Day sales hit record £633m Mary Portas backs calls to block SHEIN's London listing Supreme snapped up by Ray-Ban owner EssilorLuxottica adidas and Thom Browne, Inc. recommence battle over trademark stripes Dunelm profits ahead of expectations after strong summer sales Frasers hails 'break out year' as profits hit top end of expectations Pret A Manger scraps free coffees under subscription shake up Jollyes-The Pet People launches nationwide free poo bag giveaway Castore hires former JD Sports COO as new commercial director Selfridges unveil 40ft climbing column for summer of sport Holland & Barrett opens first London 'H&Bean' café concession Waitrose, Co-op & Halfords among retailers hit by global tech outage Morrisons rolls out leadership school to level up staff   My story of the week: The re-introduce Co-op brand campaign stuck out to me as it contains depth and meaning that celebrates the heritage, progress and differences that set Co-op apart from other food / convenience retailers - most of the UK population are likely to be unaware of the roots and values of the Co-op. Bravo to the team who brought this to life! #brand #marketing #shoppingcentres #retail #CEO #CMO #digitalmarketing #ecommerce

Powerful ad and remarkable that it is for a single business as opposed to a large chain - https://lnkd.in/gHrM3pxB