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Retailers

1-on-1 With Wakefern COO Joe Sheridan

In July's Endcap interview, the Wakefern lifer talks about the role that "fueled his fire" for the grocery business, AI and how an entrepreneurial mindset works well in a growing company.

Fresh Food

How Produce Departments Are Going Interactive

Juice bars and chop shops are adding drama to the perimeter.

Center Store

Why Retailers Must Think Outside—and Inside—the Store

By Marlene Creighton on Jun. 27, 2019

The onus is on both suppliers and retailers to listen to shoppers and understand their challenges in order to impart a consistent seamless journey both in-store and online.

Retailers

The Race for Grocery Talent

By Anne-Marie Roerink on Jun. 14, 2019

A strong economy has made hiring a challenge for independent supermarkets.

Retail Foodservice

It’s Time to Make Your Grocerant Hyperlocal

By Phil Lempert on Jun. 12, 2019

The Lempert Report: Retailers would be wise to learn from restaurants as they help folks figure out what’s for dinner.

Retailers

1-on-1 With Lunds & Byerlys CEO Tres Lund

By Meg Major on Jun. 04, 2019

In June's Endcap interview, the veteran family operator discusses extending brands beyond brick-and-mortar and creating a retail foodservice program that aligns with the expectations of its shoppers.

Retail Foodservice

Digesting the 2019 Retail Foodservice Report With Technomic’s Wade Hanson

By Meg Major on Jun. 12, 2019

The consultancy’s retail foodservice expert shares observations about his top recommendations for retailers, the keys to next-generation category growth and why he remains bullish on the longer term outlook for supermarket prepared foods.

Retail Foodservice

Maximize Opportunities by Refreshing Prepared Foods

By James Carlson on May 31, 2019

With convenience and personalization trends driving deli and prepared food sales, retailers need to be innovative

Retail Foodservice

Key Ingredients for Next-Gen Retail Chefs

By Bill Pizzico on May 17, 2019

Don't overlook the varied contributions today's retail chefs are bringing to retail foodservice.

Retailers

1-on-1 With Raley’s Chairman Mike Teel

By Meg Major on May 06, 2019

In May's Endcap interview, the third-generation grocer spends a few minutes with WGB reflecting on the retailer’s evolving purpose-driven mission, his affinity for YouTube, the significance of the company’s first small-format store and the invaluable lesson learned from one of his biggest mistakes.