Is the new Choice Market concept in line with the needs of today’s consumers or a too far ahead of its time to take hold? What features of the concept do you think will become commonplace within the convenience channel in the years ahead? Interactive Edge’s CEO, Zel Bianco comments: Read more…
What’s the likelihood that cannabis-infused food and beverages will be widely stocked in grocery stores within the next five years? Beyond the regulatory statutes, what other factors might influence a retailer’s decision to stock the products? Interactive Edge’s CEO, Zel Bianco comments: I recently attended Expo East, the Natural Products Read more…
Do you see food concepts — farmers markets, food halls, grocery — helping to revive traffic at the mall? Would bringing food culture be a minor or major step in increasing the social relevance of malls? Interactive Edge’s CEO, Zel Bianco comments: Part of the foodie culture is experiencing the Read more…
Are retailers underestimating radio advertising’s ability to target specific audiences? Do you see the medium regaining popularity among retail advertisers in the years to come? Interactive Edge’s CEO, Zel Bianco comments: In a word, yes, they are. Radio is a medium that I place under the category of “as much Read more…
Do separate pickup-only facilities make the most sense for grocery? Does fulfilling grocery pickup through stores face too many execution issues? Interactive Edge’s CEO, Zel Bianco comments: I’ve seen the one in Bentonville and although it that city is the headquarters for Walmart, the wide variety of venues showcase how Read more…
Will Hershey’s roving insights trailer result in more effective category management execution at the retailers it visits? What do you see as the pros and cons to the MCIC project for Hershey? Interactive Edge’s CEO, Zel Bianco comments: Agree with many of the comments but you will never please everyone Read more…
Are grocers underplaying the plant-based foods trend in their assortments? Will buyers eventually catch up or are they facing challenges incorporating diverse selections of meat and dairy substitutes into their mix to appeal to flexitarians? Interactive Edge’s CEO, Zel Bianco comments: Grocers should not underestimate this trend. I’ve just returned Read more…
Do you agree that retail is “not talking about” the value and potential benefits of capturing in-store customer data? Has in-store data become accessible enough to support targeting and personalization efforts both in-store and online? Interactive Edge’s CEO, Zel Bianco comments: The main reason for this has been that retailers Read more…
What factors are driving the current boom and bust realities of retail real estate in markets across the U.S.? Can you offer solutions for reducing vacancy rates in places such as Manhattan? Interactive Edge’s CEO, Zel Bianco comments: I agree with Bob that there are many factors to this dilemma, Read more…
Will selling “high-quality, lightly used product at lower price points” likely impact REI’s sale of full-price items and overall margins? Do you see opportunities for REI to provide greater value to consumers and supporting sustainability goals through REI Used? Interactive Edge’s CEO, Zel Bianco comments: It confirms an idea I’ve Read more…