In this Recap Episode, Sri & PVSB review what they consider to be the top CPG/Retail stores of 2023:The end of Boxed.comOmnicom & Albertsons Media Collective partners with trade deskPepsiCo redesigns logoGiant Eagle circulars March no, April yesKroger/Alb announce decision to sell over 400 stores to C&SWho owns Taco Tuesday? Taco John won over Taco Bell.No way Jose, Trade Joe’s very clear ECOMMERCE not a priorityInstacart adds AI component to search to allow flexibility with ask Instacart,Amazon launches AI based PDP content populatorAmazon introduces AI based review summary that summarized sentimentFood retailers spend over $13BN on tech investments in 2022Amazon touts biggest prime day $12.7 BNMcDonalds launches cosmcs drinkOverstock rebrands as Bed Bath & BeyondInstacart IPORite Aid bankruptcyGetir delivery buys Fresh direct from ADUSAMany retail media networks emerge : HyVee, gulp, DGMN, maturity is on the wayIAB retail media standardsCPG Guys Website: http://CPGguys.comFMCG Guys Website: http://FMCGguys.comCPG Scoop Website: http://CPGscoop.comNextUp Website: http://NextUpisnow.org/cpgguysRetailWit Website: http://retailwit.comRhea Raj’s Website: http://rhearaj.comLara Raj on Instagram: http://instagram.com/lararajjDISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast episode is provided for general informational purposes only. By listening to our episode, you understand that no information contained in this episode should be construed as advice from CPGGUYS, LLC or the individual author, hosts, or guests, nor is it intended to be a substitute for research on any subject matter. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by CPGGUYS, LLC. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent.  CPGGUYS LLC expressly disclaims any and all liability or responsibility for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential or other damages arising out of any individual’s use of, reference to, or inability to use this podcast or the information we presented in this podcast.