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Erin Cabrey

Erin is a senior reporter covering beauty, grocery/food & beverage, and the wider CPG industry, from consumer products giants to challenger brands and the retailers that sell them, and the geopolitical factors, social media trends, and consumer behaviors that challenge or shift their strategies, from marketing to merchandising to supply chain. She also covers areas like retailers’ shifting pricing strategies and the rise of private labels, retailers’ efforts to adapt to Gen Z and Gen Alpha shoppers, and retail executive changes.

Kroger grocery price tags shelf labels
Marketing

Patchwork surveillance pricing laws could pose a challenge for retailers

Maryland was the first state to ban the practice, but proposed legislation is pending across several other states.

Banana Republic store New York City
Stores

The big retail C-suite moves to know in May

Rent the Runway, Ahold Delhaize, and Banana Republic announced CEO changes this month.

Lee Moffie State & Liberty Clothing Co.
Stores

Coworking with Lee Moffie

He’s founder and CEO at State & Liberty Clothing Co.

Banana Boat Get Outside Stat sunscreen marketing campaign
Marketing

Why Banana Boat debuted its first marketing campaign in five years

The 50-year-old sunscreen maker is hoping the new effort will help consumers “reappraise” the brand.

Retail price stickers indicating several price changes
Consumer Behavior & Trends

This is the price hike that’s a “breaking point” for consumers’ brand loyalty

Higher prices have driven 60% of consumers to drop a brand they were loyal to this year, per a new DOSS survey.

Headshot of Fraser Neil, a man with short auburn hair and stubble wearing a pink button-down shirt and grey blazer smiling at the camera.
Stores

Coworking with Fraser Neil

He’s chief sales officer at Cust2Mate.

a SNAP sign at retailer
Stores

How a new Farm Bill’s SNAP cuts could affect retailers

A new Farm Bill, which passed in the House last month, could codify $187 billion in SNAP cuts.

grocery receipt consumer prices inflation
Consumer Behavior & Trends

Higher prices push up April retail sales

Grocery price inflation hit a four-year high, while retail sales moderated after a surge in March.

A portrait of Ratna Rao, founder and CEO of beauty and CPG consultancy RK Ventures
Marketing

Coworking with Ratna Rao

She’s founder and CEO of RK Ventures.

Aestura skincare brand
Consumer Behavior & Trends

This K-beauty giant is taking over North America, one brand at a time

Amorepacific, home to brands like Laneige and COSRX, is introducing its wide beauty portfolio overseas in partnership with Amazon and Sephora.