What New Supermarket Construction Really Says
The pattern of new supermarket construction is telling...
The “Challenger Brands” Give Us a Glimpse of Where Grocery Is Going
Small challenger brands can be a big deal...
The SFA Summer Fancy Food Show Convinced Me: Millions of Americans Are Looking to Escape from the Screen… via the Grocery Store
Flavor and experience were huge at the SFA Summer Fancy Food Show...
The Kroger-Giant Eagle Deal Is Much Bigger Than the Two Companies Involved
Here's the bigger impact of the Kroger-Giant Eagle deal...
Inflation Is the Problem Guest at Your July 4th Cookout
Inflation gets a vote in your July 4th cookout plans...
The National Chains Have Scale – Regional Chains Have Something Even Better
Regional chains have the secret sauce...
The 10 Products That (Still) Define Your Entire Value Proposition
A narrow range of products can make or break your value proposition...
Every Supermarket Chain Needs Its Own “Red Bag Chicken”
Competition is fierce, so get started on your own red bag chicken...
What Kroger’s First-Quarter Earnings Say About Greg Foran’s Leadership
Kroger's first-quarter earnings under Foran were very revealing...
Rhode Island and Costa Mesa Rules Show Lawmakers Are Increasingly Willing to Step Into Grocery Operations
Rhode Islands self-checkout law changes grocery operations...
The Hidden Real Estate Factor in Grocery Competition
There's more to grocery competition than mergers, pricing, or market share...