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Stores

Mere is Here: Inside the Russian Discounter's UK Debut

 By Jon Springer on Aug. 27, 2021

U.K. grocery analyst Steve Dresser provides exclusive photos of the bargain retailer's store that opened this month in the northern England city of Preston.

Retailers

Kroger Named Winsight Grocery Business of the Year

 By Jon Springer on Aug. 11, 2021

For progress against audacious sustainability goals in difficult circumstances, and for creating a movement that has inspired and engaged partners throughout the food chain, Kroger is WGB’s Grocery Business of the Year.

Technology

Q&A With Mirakl CEO Adrien Nussenbaum

By Jon Springer on May 27, 2021

The founder of the marketplace option now adopted by a number of U.S. grocers and distributors joins WGB's Breakroom to discuss what he calls a flexible and profitable avenue to compete with online giants by expanding virtual assortments—and integrating them into omnichannel.

Retailers

Southeastern Grocers CEO Talks Shop as Turnaround Hits Growth Phase

By Jon Springer on May 07, 2021

In an exclusive Q&A, Anthony Hucker addresses IPO ambitions, competition and a five-year transformation that's rolled into its final phase.

Retailers

Is the Publix 'Sub-Tweeter' a Hero?

By Jon Springer on Apr. 29, 2021

Bryan Dickey, who created a viral social media empire around the grocery chain's phenomenal following for its sandwiches, has run into a legal grinder that raises questions surrounding even bigger industry trends.

Industry Partners

Q&A With Quotient CEO Steven Boal

By Jon Springer on Apr. 28, 2021

The digital promotions pioneer discusses a turnaround at the company he founded, and the potential for omnichannel food retailers to get in on "high-octane" digital ad revenue.

Industry Partners

Shoppers Seek Speed Alongside Growing Online Adoption: NielsenIQ

By Kristina Hurtig on Apr. 22, 2021

The study finds that 60% of shoppers prefer to have their products delivered as quickly as possible vs. eco-friendly consolidated shipments.

Industry Partners

How Retail Media Disrupts the Grocery Game

By Jon Springer on Mar. 17, 2021

In an interview with WGB, Ahold Delhaize’s Mark Williamson discusses getting the right message in the right place, and its implications for supporting the overall business.

Industry Partners

Interactive Map Marries Retail, Residential Development

By Jon Springer on Mar. 08, 2021

The Planned Grocery service, which tracks future grocery stores, has integrated a parallel database of new home development activity from a sister company.

Adult Beverages

Q&A: Walmart Craft-Beer Buyer Adrienne Freeman on Beer, Bridge-Building

By Christine LaFave Grace on Feb. 25, 2021

"I see it as my responsibility as a decision-maker to cater to the needs that I can see and amplify products from diverse suppliers that can fill those unique gaps for our customers," Freeman says.

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