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Nonfood

Overcoming the ‘Other Channel’ Challenge

A study from Acosta and FMI reveals best practices for increasing key HBC and GM sales.

Retailers

Euro Trip: Inside Boots UK

The next part of WGB's European store tour series explores health and beauty retailer Boots, which operates about 2,500 stores throughout the U.K.

Retailers

Competing in a Twin-Pressure Grocery Market

By David S. Rogers on Apr. 15, 2019

Weighing the difficult choices before retailers as the worlds of e-commerce and discounter-driven price competitors collide.

Technology

Walmart Acquiring Online Ad Platform

By Jon Springer on Apr. 12, 2019

The deal for Polymorph Labs will provide an efficient and measurable platform for ad buyers and more precision for consumers, officials say.

Retail Foodservice

One More Outcome From the Wage Increase to $15 an Hour

By Phil Lempert on Apr. 11, 2019

Nickel-and-diming guests might not be the best way to go. Understanding what consumers will and won't accept is the key to success.

Retailers

20 Scenes From Whole Foods’ Flagship Midtown Atlanta Store

By Natalie Taylor on Apr. 09, 2019

The retailer’s 500th location boasts a variety of local products, four fast-casual eateries and community events throughout the multilevel space.

Retailers

1-on-1 With Jyve COO Anu Gupta

By Jon Springer on Apr. 08, 2019

The former Safeway and Target executive joins WGB's Breakroom to discuss crowdsourcing in-store labor to the "skill economy."

Retailers

2019 Grocery Business of the Year: Ahold Delhaize USA

By Jon Springer on Apr. 08, 2019

Food retail mergers rarely turn out as imagined, but that hasn’t been the case at Ahold Delhaize USA, where a unique structure, distinct brands and just a little bit of friction is proving to be a winning combination and a timely springboard for innovation and investment.

Retailers

Euro Trip: Inside Amsterdam's Marqt

By Anne-Marie Roerink on Apr. 10, 2019

In the second part of a new European store tour series, WGB insider Anne-Marie Roerink highlights the Netherlands' farmers market-style Marqt, a 22-store chain with a focus on fresh, organic and sustainable food.

Retailers

A Must-See Showcase of Retail Innovation: Grocertopia Gallery Spring 2019

By Natalie Taylor on Apr. 04, 2019

WGB highlights excellence in merchandising, engagement and retail theater.