Time for Change… Management
By Craig Rosenblum Technology is an enabler, not a silver bullet. To unlock technologies potential, return-on-investment, and meaningful transformation, Retailer and Wholesale organizations need to integrate a Change Management framework […]
Guest Blog: Continual Learnings from Cutting Firewood
By Steve Black It was about twenty-five years ago, that I had an awesome idea. We lived in Oklahoma at the time and had always bought our firewood. Mesquite trees […]
2025 – What’s Old is New!
By Craig Rosenblum, Principal, Columbus Consulting What 2024 has taught us and what grocers should be focused on in the New Year 2024 has certainly been an incredible year, and […]
Eggs Are Essential to Holiday Shopping Baskets
By Dana Lawnzak / Director, Food Chain Outreach, American Egg Board The holiday season is here, and with it comes the beloved tradition of holiday baking. This season, baking becomes […]
The Importance of Master Data in the Grocery Industry
Dave Wargo, Associate Partner Columbus Consulting Master data serves as the backbone of efficient operations in the grocery industry. Accurate and comprehensive master data is essential for operational excellence, reliable […]
Understanding and Connecting with Shoppers: More Insights from NGA’s Executive Conference
By Jim Dudlicek / NGA Managing Editor and Content Strategist Are you a bonfire master? It’s the most important position in retail, according to store design guru Kevin Kelley – […]
How to Turn the FDA Traceability Requirement Into a Win for Stores: Webinar Key Takeaways
By Jim Dudlicek / NGA Managing Editor and Content Strategist Food traceability can lead to critical advantages for independent grocery retailers and wholesalers, now and in the future. A recent […]
Using the FDA Tool To Simplify Food Code Employee Health Policies: Webinar Key Takeaways
By Jim Dudlicek / NGA Managing Editor and Content Strategist One of the most challenging aspects of food safety is knowing when to exclude or restrict sick employees, and when […]
Opportunities to Win: Insights from NGA’s Executive Conference
By Jim Dudlicek / NGA Managing Editor and Content Strategist Put a few hundred independent grocery leaders in a room for three days, and some keen insights into the business […]
2024 Independent Grocers Financial Survey: Webinar Key Takeaways
By Jim Dudlicek / NGA Managing Editor and Content Strategist For grocers and their customers, the past year was defined by the cumulative impact of many months of inflation. Independent […]