Rob Fontanella

Digital Marketing and Sales. Retail/CPG. Dad X4. Connoisseur of cool things and experiences.

[Rob Fontanella @robfont75]

So many opportunities with this change to QR. It’s time. Crazy that it hasn’t yet!
The 50-Year-Old Technology That Brands and Retailers Are Trying to Quit https://t.co/MvZF99lEvB

[Rob Fontanella @robfont75]

The discount chain is cutting back on inventory, prioritizing store remodels, and expanding its retail media partnership. https://t.co/4smzvzGxHZ via @MorningBrew

[Rob Fontanella @robfont75]

Just when you thought your day couldn't get any worse...
The price chart for cocoa is something your algebra teacher would use to describe the term “exponential.” https://t.co/xcPy3y0R9A via @MorningBrew

[Rob Fontanella @robfont75]

"The deadline is fast approaching: If you haven’t already, you must adjust your microwave clock an hour forward by EOD or ride it out until November when it’ll be accurate again. There is no wrong decision." from @MorningBrew Ha! Good stuff as always!

[Rob Fontanella @robfont75]

The OTC Network and the powerful tech behind it is a sleeping giant that not using its full potential.

[Progressive Grocer @pgrocer]

Medicare Advantage and Medicaid members can now use debit cards to buy select groceries and OTC products in all Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie stores throughout the southeastern United States: https://t.co/GJZycaQyPJ

#grocerynews #medicare #medicaid

[Rob Fontanella @robfont75]

After a slow period for IPOs, some tech companies are testing the water. https://t.co/1rhtjx8wDu via @MorningBrew

[Rob Fontanella @robfont75]

Hey @amazon , it’s REALLY easy to manage expectations and you still happen to screw it up. If I order on Friday night and it comes Monday - cool! If I order on Friday night and you say it’s coming Sunday but then change it to Monday - not cool! Not hard to do, easy to F up!

[Rob Fontanella @robfont75]

The Mars Agency's take on the Neptune/Quotient accusation. Going to be very interesting!!!
https://t.co/QEE5Tziuz2

[Rob Fontanella @robfont75]

Big News! Neptune Retail Solutions to acquirer Quotient #retailmedia #consumerpromotions https://t.co/yuLzFFggeG

[Rob Fontanella @robfont75]

Shoppers are leaning into discounts, coupons, and private-label products. "...saw a 48% bump in digital coupon downloads" https://t.co/gMT9nMMu6u via @Retail_Brew

[Rob Fontanella @robfont75]

OMG! The desktop media/ad experience has gotten SOOOO bad! It’s like everyone just gave up, said F’ it and let the monkeys and bots take over. No design, no UX, no CX. Sad to see. #media #adsales #digitaladsales #rant

[Rob Fontanella @robfont75]

CPG giants report strong quarterly earnings. (Due to price....but loosing customers and share.)
https://t.co/YKan6kjtD6 via @Retail_Brew

[Rob Fontanella @robfont75]

Quote of the week!
"The days of an internet company trying to e-scooter their way to solving world hunger through solar-powered NFT horse racing just to compete with Disney+ are over." - @MorningBrew
Spot on. It was fun while it lasted. Maybe we'll get back there some day.

[Rob Fontanella @robfont75]

It was 937 days since I was on the subway. 2.56 years. Very weird.

[Rob Fontanella @robfont75]

“The majority of retail sales volume still takes place in store…”!!!

[Retail TouchPoints @RTouchPoints]

The majority of retail sales volume still takes place in store with an increase expected this year. That means 80% of consumers meet your frontline team. Join to hear how to transform your investments to execute on retail strategy in store https://t.co/IeH9n1mmOw @nudgeforwork

[Rob Fontanella @robfont75]

This would be BIG to say the least. One of the biggest things to hit CPG retail in a long time. 👀 #following

[Bloomberg @business]

BREAKING: Kroger is in talks about a merger with rival US grocer Albertsons, people familiar with the matter say https://t.co/2SQjoOeWOu

[Rob Fontanella @robfont75]

Connected Shelf isn't going away. The way we shop IS changing. Every piece of tech isn't always a "Game Changer", but in aggregate, it's the innovation that counts!
The new suite of tech aims to be the “antidote to Amazon” for grocers https://t.co/4ycSsH3yEt via @Retail_Brew

[Rob Fontanella @robfont75]

Despite their past “looser reputation” QR codes are a great universal gateway to the digital <>physical experience shoppers expect in CX

[Marsha Collier @MarshaCollier]

Consumers' Use of #QR Codes for Shopping Assistance Up Significantly From Last Year

👉🏻 More consumers are also leveraging other digital touchpoints along the path to purchase.

#Marketing #tech
https://t.co/8JfHnMLtCF

[Rob Fontanella @robfont75]

@MarshaCollier Great to see! Despite their past “looser reputation” QR codes are a great universal gateway to the digital <>physical experience shoppers expect in CX

[Rob Fontanella @robfont75]

@Quicktake Capitalism will find a way! 👍