Simply Defining AI (Artificial Intelligence)
By Craig Rosenblum, Principal, Columbus Consulting According to a report by Gartner, more than one-third of CEOs anticipate that GenAI will lead to a productivity increase of over 15% in […]
The Independent’s Playbook: Delivering Real Value
By Jim Dudlicek / NGA Managing Editor and Content Strategist Independent grocers hold an enviable position in the marketplace. They typically have an edge over their national chain and big-box […]
How Flexible Pricing Execution Can Boost Your Competitive Edge: Webinar Key Takeaways
By Jim Dudlicek / NGA Managing Editor and Content Strategist Traditional pricing methods are often manual and disjointed, making independent grocery pricing, merchandising and category leaders feel like they’re failing […]
Top 3 Emerging Trends in Grocery: Merchandising, Pricing & Promotions, and Loyalty
By Krystie Wiese, Associate Partner, Columbus Consulting In this latest installment of The Columbus Consulting Tech Scan, our grocery expert, Krystie Wiese, explores three emerging trends that are shaping current […]
WGA Symposium Brings Together Industry Leaders in Austin, Texas
Networking, Inspiration, and Leadership Development Key Components of Successful Event The latest gathering of leaders in the independent grocery industry occurred in Austin, Texas from September 17-18 with the Women […]
The Independent’s Playbook: Building Stronger, Meaningful Multicultural Relationships
By Jim Dudlicek / NGA Managing Editor and Content Strategist We’re celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, a reminder of the opportunities that independent grocers have all year long to make better […]
Independents Embrace Smart Carts: Webinar Key Takeaways
By Jim Dudlicek / NGA Managing Editor and Content Strategist One of the most common misconceptions about smart carts is that they only serve as an alternative to self-checkout. But […]
The Independent’s Playbook: Keeping Current, Staying Creative
By Jim Dudlicek / NGA Managing Editor and Content Strategist NGA’s Creative Choice Awards have long been a showcase for the innovation and ingenuity of independent grocers in their ability […]
The Independent’s Playbook: Partnering for Safety
By Jim Dudlicek / NGA Managing Editor and Content Strategist The Beatles got by with a little help from their friends – why shouldn’t you? It’s no secret that independent […]
Independent Grocers Are Being Heard by Standing Together
By RF Buche With so many voices competing for attention on the issues of the day, it’s easy to understand why some folks feel they’re not being heard. But by […]