Greg Madison

Greg Madison is a grocery industry analyst and contributor at Food Trade News, where he covers retail operations, technology, and the evolving economics of food retail. His work focuses on emerging themes such as AI adoption, e-commerce fulfillment, and store-level strategy, offering a pragmatic lens on where the industry is headed.
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Before We Declare the Promotional Display Dead…

Promotional displays need to be the focus of an industry-wide conversation sooner…

The CPG “Hero Ingredient” Is Losing Its Superpowers

The CPG "hero ingredient" approach to product development is running into some…

Data: Groceries Are Now the Epicenter of Budget Flexibility

Budget flexibility is the goal, and the grocery basket is the means...

The Grocery Value Battle Is Moving Up the Income Ladder

Grocery value is very much in play in the middle income bracket...

Cyclospora Outbreak: What to Tell Shoppers When There’s No Recall

The Cyclospora outbreak presents a corporate communications problem, too...

The Cyclospora Outbreak Is Testing Grocery’s Biggest Strength

The cyclospora outbreak is a familiar yet serious challenge...

Consumers Are Now Grocery Experts – Here’s What to Do About It

Consumers are as savvy as ever as they navigate grocery in 2026...

Consumers Remember Lots of Stores – They Only Love a Few

Consumers have revealed some shocking patterns...

The Next “Big Grocery Trend” Probably Doesn’t Exist Yet

The next big grocery trend isn't important; being ready for it is...