Kathleen Furore

1 week ago | consumergoods.com | Kathleen Furore

Data’s Role in Combating DisruptionWeather and tariffsare two things that can significantly impact the supply chain. For Neil Bhandar, vice president of IT,  enterprise data, analytics and innovation for Generac — an energy technology and backup power solutions business — a weather-caused power outage creates an immediate need for a backup supply.

1 week ago | consumergoods.com | Kathleen Furore

Tips for Launching an AI IncubatorWong said there are several questions to consider, including “How do you build it? What are the lessons learned? How do you promote it? How do you demonstrate it? How do you market it?”He suggested taking these five steps:1. Create a mission statement. Clearly define objectives and goals. “Is it just to come up with ideas or to drive and build it as well?

1 month ago | csnews.com | Kathleen Furore

Insights from NIQ echo the findings as its research shows that Gen Zers, who "tend to consume alcohol in social settings and group gatherings," prefer hard seltzers, RTDs and flavored malt beverages (FMBs). Hard seltzers top the list, in fact, with 34% of 21-plus Gen Zers saying they lean toward hard seltzers when purchasing alcohol.

Feb 5, 2025 | csnews.com | Kathleen Furore

New Cumberland, W.Va.-based Smith Oil Inc., operator of 12 stores in Ohio and West Virginia, has encountered these hurdles in its pursuit to engage customers and build loyalty, Michelle Fluharty, the company's secretary/treasurer, acknowledged. The biggest challenge? "In a word, resources. Loyalty technology is costly," Fluharty said. "As a small chain, we have smaller budgets and fewer staff, which makes it difficult to implement and sustain loyalty programs.

Nov 11, 2024 | csnews.com | Kathleen Furore

The way consumers shop c-stores compared to other retail channels is another factor that impacts inventory and purchase decisions. "With the convenience channel consumer spending much less time in the store, having the core brands is what they expect since they are saving time vs. visiting a larger retail outlet," Hornback pointed out. Herb Smith, vice president of customer development for Modesto, Calif.-based Gallo, echoes this.