Whether supply chain disruptions, labor shortages or inflation, the rapidly expanding hard discounter is uniquely positioned to meet today’s challenges. Ask any supermarket operator to
A new editorial director, and a new editor emeritus Denise Leathers is being promoted to editorial director of Frozen & Refrigerated Buyer on January 1.
Amazon’s new tech-enabled supermarket concept offers seamless omnichannel grocery shopping. But dominating the brick-and-mortar space may not be the goal. When Amazon first started selling
Plant-based sales are up 27.1%, but a health halo that doesn’t cover all products could turn off some shoppers. Retail sales of plant-based foods totaled
The Target chain’s omnichannel excellence helped drive a 23% increase in Q1 sales. But persistent out-of-stocks remain a challenge. There are plenty of chains that
Now that the worst of the pandemic is behind us, how can retailers make sure frozen gains stick? A global pandemic doesn’t offer many silver
Founded in 1980 by a Mexican immigrant looking to make his American dream come true, family-owned Northgate González Market operates 41 Hispanic-focused grocery stores across
Early investment in automated customer fulfillment centers gives the Cincinnati-based Kroger chain a huge head start in the race for e-commerce supremacy. When the pandemic
After a challenging year, the Lone Star State’s love for hometown grocer H-E-B is even stronger. On the list of things Texans love the most,
COVID changes the rules on innovation. In normal times, product development specialists would rely heavily on sales data from the past year to help identify
Nearly four years post-acquisition, the chain leads the way in online shopping. But the in-store experience leaves something to be desired. The minute Amazon acquired
The natural chain uses a differentiated assortment, including innovative new frozen items, to win over core consumers. [hr] Since the pandemic struck in March, consumers
Awards for Editorial Excellence
2020: 2 Gold, 2 Silver, 2 Bronze
2019: 1 Gold, 2 Silver, 3 Bronze
2018: 2 Gold, 1 Bronze
2017: 2 Gold, 1 Silver, 1 Bronze
2016: 2 Gold, 1 Silver
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Paul Chapa, Co-Founder & Managing Partner
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Warren Thayer, Co-Founder & Managing Partner
603-252-0507 or warren@frbuyer.com
