Why do you think small CPG brands are doing so well in today’s shopping landscape? What will this mean for larger CPGs going forward? Interactive Edge’s CEO, Zel Bianco comments: Some have commented that it is a good thing that big CPG has acquired the smaller brands because they will Read more…
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…
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…
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…
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…
What kind of brick-and-mortar strategy, if any, makes the most sense for Google to support its hardware lineup? What lessons should Google take from pushes by Apple and Amazon into physical retail? Interactive Edge’s CEO, Zel Bianco comments: This will continue to confirm the strategy that in most cases, you Read more…
Are the Gallup poll findings in line with your view of the online grocery market? What will it take for a larger percentage of Americans to make the switch from shopping in stores to ordering groceries online? Interactive Edge’s CEO, Zel Bianco comments: Let’s face it folks. Online shopping for Read more…
How would you rate the growth potential for the Hy-Vee HealthMarket concept and Hy-Vee’s partnership with Orangetheory? Do you see more grocers or other types of retailers doing something similar? Interactive Edge’s CEO, Zel Bianco comments: It makes total sense to those that are really trying to integrate their fitness Read more…