Robin Sherk

Researcher, analyst, mom, and retail & consumer goods enthusiast. Currently focused on writing about managing as a new parent. More at:

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Stumbled on CPG companies specifically focused on postpartum, like Frida and Mombox. Others, like Thinx and The Honey Pot, have product lines out. Makes me curious how much else is out there.. 🤔

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@bmenell Thank you - and sure, I'm curious what lens you'd add to the list? Could you describe this a little more?

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Storr is noteworthy - A new #retail platform that let's influencers offer more seamless shopping experiences, and anyone be a merchant (vs. a seller on another site like eBay). The concept builds from other social selling platforms (like Redbook). https://t.co/vBR9wXqBXQ

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Good, quick read of 2019+ trends for cpg brands and consumables retailers in Canada. https://t.co/51NdpXiqjC

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Exciting announcement from my alma mater - school on the future of retail is opening. https://t.co/wCDAXvriWg

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Trying to understand the Canadian cannabis consumer? Checkout this infographic from our newly expanded Canada MONITOR panel. Tons to unpack, with this underlying how diverse (and distinctive) the cannabis consumer is. #retailtrends #kantarconsulting https://t.co/tPpdplUr1N

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Good example of tying a loyalty program to convenience and hassle free experiences (ahem, priority airport pickup...) - a growing theme worth watching for CPG brands and retailers. #retailtrends #loyaltyprograms https://t.co/912IiNkf1S

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Cannabis is here - now what does this mean for manufacturers? This is worth a read. #retailtrends https://t.co/v8P5lLA33v

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Want to benchmark your digital org? Check this out... https://t.co/lQRe6RI0gr

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Giant Tiger is a discounter really worth watching - a smaller format player with a mass merchandiser type of department range, and eCommerce capabilities (in contrast to Dollarama). https://t.co/cajisSGdxG

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Amazon's 4-star physical store underlines it's positioning across convenience and experience trips. What does this positioning imply? Smart merchandising (not widest selection) is further rising as key in specialty stores, consumers participate in pickin…https://t.co/4WtPrA9AdR

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Smart move by Sobeys - Farm Boy represents today's premium: local, natural, community connection, and experience. This, with Ocado positions Sobeys well to take on Amazon/Whole Foods and Loblaw/Instacart as they each vie to lead "conventional grocery reta…https://t.co/cpYM85oxE7

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The only conference like it in Canada - retail experts examining macroeconomic, shopper, and retail trends to help brands better position for growth in today's landscape. #retail #conferences https://t.co/Nd1QoTPKdn

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Grocery pickup at Shoppers is live. They're fast expanding eComm for incremental category/audience (wellwise) and conveniece trip reach (PC express, instacart delivery). Watch the execution to guage its growth. The devil is always in the operational detail https://t.co/CWkz8nmW7V

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Talk about integrating Prime at Whole Foods. Pretty bold displays to push membership value. Wonder whether shoppers will feel it detracts from their local community support image. Worth watching https://t.co/ovJ9qZLuKr

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Wal-Mart Canada reported a solid Q1 with net sales up 2.9%, supported by underlying strength in customer traffic (and overall same store sales results). But profits decreased, meaning continued pressure ahead. https://t.co/OO3htK9p49

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Enjoy researching retail and shopping trends? Join us - we're adding a Senior Analyst to our team, focused on covering Canada's retail & digital selling landscape: https://t.co/FSk5D5c2SV https://t.co/mLDc7A0Dwu

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Do you love studying Canada's retail & digital selling landscape? Have a passion for drawing insights out of data?  Join our team!  We're adding a senior analyst:   https://t.co/ym0Zef5NP2   https://t.co/uyw6y18gzJ https://t.co/He5fVqJCN1

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Instacart's expansion in Canada is moving fast. If 2017 was the ramp up of click and collect coast to coast, 2018 looks set to be the year online grocery delivery truly expands... https://t.co/e0SEoKXfBZ

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Amazon as the reflection of and supporting force of changing shopper expectation and behaviors. Good, quick read. https://t.co/pVWovOaP0v