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2 episodes with food retail
2 episodes with food retail
Artificial intelligence is transforming retail, but Jamie Lim believes most companies are starting in the wrong place. As the second-generation CEO of Scanteak, a retail group with more than 10 brands and over 200 stores across Singapore and Taiwan, Jamie has spent two decades embracing technology not because it's new, but because it solves real business problems. From automating delivery scheduling to experimenting with AI-powered demand forecasting, she shares candid lessons on what worked, what didn't, and why failure is often the price of meaningful innovation.In this episode of OFFBounds, Paula Macaggi and Jamie explore how retailers should evaluate emerging technologies, why AI should remain an enabler rather than the end goal, and why authentic human connections will become even more valuable in an increasingly artificial world. They also discuss leading through uncertainty, building a culture that embraces experimentation, and why the best innovation strategy is surprisingly simple: don't shop for technology—shop for problems worth solving.
Convenience retail is evolving beyond speed and accessibility. In this episode of OFFBounds, Paula Macaggi sits down with Anushree Khosla, Managing Director of 7-Eleven Singapore, to explore how one of the world's most recognizable retail brands is transforming its stores into destinations for discovery. Inspired by the success of convenience retail in markets like Japan, 7-Eleven Singapore is rethinking everything from store design and food innovation to viral products, collectibles, and customer experience to give consumers a reason to come back again and again.Anushree also shares lessons from her career across India, Hong Kong, and Singapore, explaining why understanding consumer behavior is more important than ever and how leaders can build organizations that continuously adapt to changing customer expectations. The conversation offers valuable insights into retail transformation, merchandising strategy, convenience retail, and what it takes to stay relevant in one of the world's fastest-moving industries.
Food retail is undergoing a fundamental transformation, and few people have a better vantage point than the SupermarketGuru Phil Lempert. In this episode of Food for Thought Leadership, Lempert joins FI's Chris Campbell to discuss the forces reshaping grocery, from inflation and private label growth to changing consumer expectations around health, wellness, and transparency. The conversation explores why traditional supermarket formats may be reaching their limits, how retailers can compete in an increasingly crowded landscape, and where artificial intelligence is already creating value for shoppers. Lempert also shares his outlook on the future of grocery retail, including the rise of smaller, more specialized stores, the growing importance of prepared foods, and why retailers that establish trust and a clear brand identity will be best positioned to win over the next decade. More About Phil Lempert: For more than 25 years, Lempert, an expert analyst on consumer behavior, marketing trends, new products and the changing retail landscape, has identified and explained impending trends to consumers and some of the most prestigious companies and trade associations worldwide. Known as The SupermarketGuru® Lempert is a distinguished author and speaker who alerts customers and business leaders to impending corporate and consumer trends, and empowers them to make educated purchasing and marketing decisions. As one of America's leading consumer trend-watchers and analysts, Phil Lempert is recognized on television, radio and in print. For twenty plus years Phil has served as food trends editor and correspondent for NBC News' Today show, reporting on consumer trends and showcasing new products, as well as regular appearances on ABC's The View, FOX Business, Dr. Oz, The Oprah Winfrey Show, 20/20, CNN, CNBC, FOX, as well as on local television morning and news programs throughout the country. For almost two decades, he hosted the syndicated show Shopping Smart on the WOR Radio Network and now hosts the webcasts/podcasts The Lempert Report LIVE, Lost in the Supermarket and the U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance Farm, Food, Facts available on all podcast platforms. Phil Lempert was one of the pioneers of the new information media, founding SupermarketGuru.com in 1994. The website is now one of the leading food and health resources on the Internet, visited by more than 9 million people each year. SupermarketGuru.com offers original video and editorial content on food and retail trends, food and beverage product ratings, analysis of trends in food marketing and retail, and features health advice, nutrition news and many other resources to empower both the food industry and consumers. Phil is the founder and editor of The Lempert Report on Substack and SupermarketGuru.com and the founder of the Retail Dietitians Business Alliance which was acquired by the Association for Retail and Consumer Professionals in 2022. He has been profiled and interviewed by scores of publications including USA Today, The New York Times, The Christian Science Monitor, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Newsweek and Ad Age, and is interviewed by hundreds of publications each year. He is also a columnist for Forbes.com. Phil has served on the Executive Committee of Michelle Obama's Chefs Move to School program. He also serves on numerous other boards including: FARE, U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance Honor the Harvest, Sial Innovation Jury, Seminis, Ingenuity and Betterer Foods Advisory Boards. Lempert is the author of Being the Shopper and Healthy, Wealthy & Wise. His previous books include: Phil Lempert's Supermarket Shopping & Value Guide, Top Ten Trends for Baby Boomers and Crisis Management: A Workbook for Survival. He is currently working on his next book which will be published by John Wiley & Son: Disrupting the Food Business: Silicon Valley Culture and the Food Business.
This week on The Food Professor Podcast, Michael LeBlanc and Dr. Sylvain Charlebois sit down with Don Hill, Chairman of Sucro, for a rare inside look at one of the most significant investments in Canada's food manufacturing sector in decades. Sucro has quickly become one of North America's fastest-growing sugar companies, and its newly built Ontario refinery marks the first major new sugar-refining investment in Canada in generations. Don explains why Canada became Sucro's first major international investment market, how the company is challenging conventional thinking in a traditionally conservative industry, and why innovation, reinvestment, and operational efficiency are becoming critical competitive advantages in food manufacturing. The conversation explores the strategic role sugar plays in food production beyond sweetness, including shelf life, texture, functionality, product formulation, and cost management. Don also discusses how Sucro is navigating labour shortages, global trade disruptions, tariffs, supply chain volatility, and geopolitical uncertainty while building what he believes is the most modern and competitive sugar refinery in North America. Michael and Sylvain also dive into the impact of GLP-1 weight-loss medications on food consumption with Don, the opportunities and limitations of artificial intelligence in manufacturing, and why Canada remains an attractive destination for food production despite growing trade tensions and policy uncertainty. Don shares his perspective on the future of food manufacturing investment, North American competitiveness, and Sucro's plans for growth over the next decade. Before the interview, the hosts tackle another packed week of food and agriculture news. They discuss Canada's economic outlook and the debate over recession terminology, new research comparing household food spending across G20 countries, and the ongoing rise in food insecurity and food bank usage across Canada. The discussion also covers soaring tomato prices linked to North American trade disruptions, new revelations surrounding the Canada Royal Milk infant formula facility in Kingston, and concerns about transparency within Canada's supply-managed dairy sector. The episode also reflects on Metro CEO Eric La Flèche's retirement announcement, examining his lasting impact on Canadian grocery retailing and congratulating the highly skilled and experienced Marc Giroux on becoming the new CEO. Finally, Michael and Sylvain explore how some farmers are finding new revenue streams through YouTube and digital content creation, demonstrating the remarkable adaptability and entrepreneurial spirit of modern agriculture. About UsDr. Sylvain Charlebois is a Visiting Professor in Food Policy and Distribution at McGill University and a Professor in Food Distribution and Policy in the Faculty of Management at Dalhousie University in Halifax. He is also the Senior Director of the Agri-food Analytics Lab, also located at Dalhousie University.Known as “The Food Professor”, his current research interest lies in the broad area of food distribution, security and safety. He is one of the world's most cited scholars in food supply chain management, food value chains and traceability with over 775 published peer-reviewed journal articles. Dr. Charlebois is also an editor for the prestigious Trends in Food Science Technology journal. He co-hosts The Food Professor podcast, discussing issues in the food, foodservice, grocery and restaurant industries and which is the most listened Canadian management podcast in Canada. Every year since 2012, he has published the now highly anticipated Canadian Food Price Report, which provides an overview of food price trends for the coming year. Furthermore, his research has been featured in several newspapers and media groups, nationally as well as internationally. He has testified on several occasions before parliamentary committees on food policy-related issues as an expert witness. He has been asked to act as an advisor on food and agricultural policies in many Canadian provinces and other countries.With extensive experience collaborating with businesses, governments, and NGOs, Dr. Charlebois combines academic rigor with practical expertise, making him one of the most influential voices in the global agri-food landscape. His work continues to advance the understanding of food systems, fostering innovation and resilience in a rapidly evolving industry. In 2025, he received the prestigious Charles III medal recognizing his tremendous work in informing Canadians about food issues. Michael LeBlanc is a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and media entrepreneur. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions hosted senior retail executive on-stage in 1:1 interviews worldwide. Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including The Remarkable Retail Podcast, The Voice of Retail, The Food Professor, The FEED powered by Loblaw and the Global eCommerce Leaders podcast. He has been recognized by the National Retail Federation (NRF) as a global Top Retail Voice for 2025 and 2025, and continues to be a ReThink Retail Top Retail Expert for the fifth year in a row.
Recorded live from the stage at the SIAL Innovation Show in Montreal, this special episode of The Voice of Retail dives headfirst into one of the most disruptive forces reshaping commerce: artificial intelligence and its growing influence on how consumers discover, evaluate, and purchase food and grocery products. Michael welcomes Guillaume Mathieu, Co-Founder and Partner at Montreal's ilot, a strategic consultancy helping brands and retailers navigate growth, innovation, and consumer behaviour in Quebec and beyond. Guillaume also serves as Editor-in-Chief of Boillon, a leading B2B media platform for Quebec's agri-food sector, and is himself a podcaster in the brand and food space. Together, they unpack new consumer research revealing a fascinating contradiction: while consumers—especially younger shoppers—are rapidly embracing AI tools in everyday life, many remain hesitant when AI intersects with food. Why? Because food is deeply emotional, personal, and tied to authenticity. Guillaume shares proprietary insights showing that consumers are comfortable with “invisible AI,” such as asking ChatGPT for recipes or meal ideas, but become significantly more skeptical when AI becomes physically visible—whether that's robotic baristas, automated cooking systems, or AI-driven food preparation. The conversation explores how search behaviour is rapidly evolving from short keywords to highly contextual prompts. Consumers are no longer searching “pasta sauce”—they're asking for “a locally made tomato sauce perfect for a Mother's Day dinner.” That shift is creating enormous opportunities for smaller brands to compete against larger incumbents by winning on relevance, storytelling, authenticity, reviews, and discoverability across platforms like Reddit, websites, and emerging generative engines. Michael and Guillaume also examine the rise of Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), the next evolution of SEO, and why brands must rethink their digital content strategy immediately. Product pages, recipes, reviews, seasonal content, and contextual storytelling may soon become critical assets in getting surfaced by platforms like OpenAI's ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and other AI-powered recommendation engines. On the retail side, the discussion turns to smart appliances, AI-powered grocery ecosystems, and the possibility that refrigerators themselves could become the next e-commerce channel. As technology companies, delivery platforms, and retailers compete for ownership of consumer relationships, this episode offers essential strategic insight for grocers, food brands, marketers, and retail executives. https://ilotetcie.com/ Michael LeBlanc is the president and founder of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc, a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and now, media entrepreneur. He has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions and participated worldwide in thought leadership panels. He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience with Levi's, Black & Decker, Hudson's Bay, CanWest Media, Pandora Jewellery, The Shopping Channel and Retail Council of Canada to his advisory, speaking and media practice.Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including the award-winning No.1 independent retail industry podcast in America, Remarkable Retail with his partner, Dallas-based best-selling author Steve Dennis; Canada's top retail industry podcast The Voice of Retail and Canada's top food industry and one of the top Canadian-produced management independent podcasts in the country, The Food Professor with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois from Dalhousie University in Halifax.Rethink Retail has recognized Michael as one of the top global retail experts for the fifth year in a row, the National Retail Federation has designated Michael as on their Top Retail Voices for 2025 and 2026. Thinkers 360 has named him on of the Top 50 global thought leaders in retail. If you are a BBQ fan, you can tune into Michael's cooking show, Last Request BBQ, on YouTube, Instagram, X and yes, TikTok.Michael is available for keynote presentations helping retailers, brands and retail industry insiders explaining the current state and future of the retail industry in North America and around the world.
n this latest episode of The Food Professor Podcast, recorded live inside the podcast fishbowl at SIAL Canada 2026 in Montreal, Michael LeBlanc and Sylvain Charlebois welcome one of the most exciting entrepreneurs in Canadian food innovation: Santiago Stacey. Fresh off winning SIAL's prestigious Gold Innovation Award, Santiago shares the remarkable story behind Ku Na Na, creator of Canada's first plant-based banana milk made from 100% rescued, upcycled bananas. Born in Ecuador—the world's largest exporter of bananas—Santiago witnessed firsthand how millions of bananas are discarded simply for failing to meet cosmetic standards. That insight sparked a mission to create not just a beverage, but a better food system. Joined by innovation jury co-president Isabelle Marquis, the conversation explores why Ku Na Na stood out among more than 320 entrants. From sustainability and nutrition to taste, convenience, and commercial viability, this product hits every major trend shaping the future of food. Santiago also reveals his expansion plans across Ontario, Quebec, and beyond, while sharing why banana milk could become the next major plant-based category. But first, Michael and Sylvain break down the week's biggest food and agriculture headlines. The hosts unpack Canada's push toward regulatory modernization and why reducing bureaucratic layering could be critical for food innovation, entrepreneurship, and national food security. They examine troubling new data on Canada's restaurant industry, with margin compression and closures accelerating in key markets like Ontario and Quebec. The conversation also dives into controversial moves by pharmacies in Quebec to pull energy drinks from shelves, AI-powered drive-thrus rolling out at Dairy Queen, and a deeply emotional discussion about dairy farmer mental health and the economic realities facing agricultural producers across North America. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/03/us/dairy-farm-butter-ridge-pennsylvania.html?unlocked_article_code=1.gVA.Xwqj.Qig6BXd4EEKQ&smid=url-share About UsDr. Sylvain Charlebois is a Visiting Professor in Food Policy and Distribution at McGill University and a Professor in Food Distribution and Policy in the Faculty of Management at Dalhousie University in Halifax. He is also the Senior Director of the Agri-food Analytics Lab, also located at Dalhousie University.Known as “The Food Professor”, his current research interest lies in the broad area of food distribution, security and safety. He is one of the world's most cited scholars in food supply chain management, food value chains and traceability with over 775 published peer-reviewed journal articles. Dr. Charlebois is also an editor for the prestigious Trends in Food Science Technology journal. He co-hosts The Food Professor podcast, discussing issues in the food, foodservice, grocery and restaurant industries and which is the most listened Canadian management podcast in Canada. Every year since 2012, he has published the now highly anticipated Canadian Food Price Report, which provides an overview of food price trends for the coming year. Furthermore, his research has been featured in several newspapers and media groups, nationally as well as internationally. He has testified on several occasions before parliamentary committees on food policy-related issues as an expert witness. He has been asked to act as an advisor on food and agricultural policies in many Canadian provinces and other countries.With extensive experience collaborating with businesses, governments, and NGOs, Dr. Charlebois combines academic rigor with practical expertise, making him one of the most influential voices in the global agri-food landscape. His work continues to advance the understanding of food systems, fostering innovation and resilience in a rapidly evolving industry. In 2025, he received the prestigious Charles III medal recognizing his tremendous work in informing Canadians about food issues. Michael LeBlanc is a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and media entrepreneur. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions hosted senior retail executive on-stage in 1:1 interviews worldwide. Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including The Remarkable Retail Podcast, The Voice of Retail, The Food Professor, The FEED powered by Loblaw and the Global eCommerce Leaders podcast. He has been recognized by the National Retail Federation (NRF) as a global Top Retail Voice for 2025 and 2025, and continues to be a ReThink Retail Top Retail Expert for the fifth year in a row.
Restaurant Wars isn't just a Top Chef competition. It's a battle brewing between publicly traded names like Chipotle (CMG), Starbucks (SBUX) and others. R.J. Hottovy joins Diane King Hall to discuss the ongoing efforts from restaurant chains to draw in customers. He believes Starbucks' new strategy to "return to the coffee shop" is working. In terms of weaker names in the space, he identifies Sweetgreen (SG) and Wingstop (WING) possibly facing pricing struggles as "upscale fast casual" dining locations. ======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors. Before trading, read the Options Disclosure Document. http://bit.ly/2v9tH6DSubscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about
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Most industries have a clear roadmap for transformation. The power sector goes renewable. Cars go electric. But food and agriculture? The world's most impactful—and most damaging—industry still has no shared path to transformation. Food sustainability consultant and retail expert Mike Barry argues that the future of food hinges on one counterintuitive idea: simplification. And he explains how AI, smarter data, and design can potentially speed up change.For more info, transcript and resources, visit: https://tabledebates.org/podcast/episode93Want to share your reflections on the episode? Send us an email or voice memo to podcast@tabledebates.orgEpisode edited and hosted by Matthew Kessler. Music by Blue dot sessions.
Today the gang speaks with Bill Kirk, Managing Director and Senior Research Analyst in Roth Capital's Equity Research Department and covers Beverage, Food Retail, and Cannabis, on the future of intox hemp beverages.=================================Our 3 Daily Bev-Alc Trade Publications: https://beernet.com/Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@BeerNetRadio/videosPodcast feeds - Audio: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/beernetradio=================================About Us:Beer Business Daily / Wine & Spirits Daily publisher Harry Schuhmacher joins his editors and bev-alc industry guests once a week as they grok the beer and beverage business issues of the day. Like and subscribe; it's free.-Our Three Daily Bev-Alc Trade Publications: https://beernet.com/-Twitter: @beerbizdaily#beernews #beerindustry #beer #beerbusiness
Troy Bonde & Winston Alfieri are CEO, CMO and Co-Founders of SAUZ, the pasta sauce brand known for its bright colors and killer flavors. On this episode of ITS, Ali and the SAUZ guys talk about brand building, true differentiation in a massive, commodity category, and how they acquire and then keep consumers.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support In The Sauce by becoming a member!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Nick Wiseman is the CEO and Co-Founder of Little Sesame, a chef-founded, hummus brand rooted in sustainable farming and ingredient integrity. On this episode of ITS, Ali and Nick talk about self-manufacturing, hospitality-focused CPG, brand building, and why choosing the best chickpea in America makes all the difference.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support In The Sauce by becoming a member!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
From teenage cake-decorating dreams to director-level influence in UK food retail, Gail Paddy's story is proof that passion and perseverance can pave even the most unexpected career paths. Amy and Gail kick off with the early days—how a love for food (and some bold moves at 15) led Gail into food science and retail, despite the lack of clear opportunities.Their chat highlights just how much breadth exists in food retail; Gail shares how cycling through departments like commercial, marketing, and product development built her expertise, gave her empathy for other teams, and set her up for leadership.Amy and Gail don't shy away from the realities: retail is fast, full-on, and sometimes overwhelming—not just for those inside it, but for manufacturers and suppliers on the outside looking in. But what gets you through? According to Gail, it's a strong sense of camaraderie, embracing change, grounding innovation in customer insight (not just “big ideas”), and, yes, learning to ask for help or make life easier (hello, cleaner and ironing service hacks!).Gail gets real about the challenges of being a female leader, raising a family, and ditching the guilt that comes with “dropping a ball”—pointing out that it's all about focusing on what matters in the moment, not chasing perfection. She also candidly discusses her shift from the corporate world into consultancy and coaching, revealing how the best leaders aren't those with all the answers, but those who ask the right questions and stay open to challenge.Whether you're a retail insider, a supplier trying to understand the madness, or someone considering a leap into food, this episode is a goldmine of practical advice, myth-busting, and encouragement to be bold, ask for what you need, and never be afraid to reach out for a chat (retail directors aren't as scary as you think!).Timestamps[00:00:00] Gail shares her philosophy: everyone has the answers inside them, it's about asking the right questions[00:01:43] How Gail's food career truly began—pursuing passion over a mapped-out plan[00:04:54] Early retail lessons, the value of cross-functional moves, and the realities of commercial decision making[00:08:32] Why commercial grounding matters—even the best ideas need to make business sense[00:10:46] Senior leadership, supplier perceptions, and the shift away from “director as god” thinking[00:15:07] Balancing leadership and parenting: the myth of having it all, partner teamwork, and letting go of guilt[00:23:34] Outsource what you can: saving time, energy, and mental health[00:24:35] What suppliers don't always see: the chaos and rapid-fire decision making of retail[00:27:41] Launching a product in 10 days: agile ways of working and teamwork in retail[00:29:00] Why retail (and the food industry) is a brilliant but “love-it-or-hate-it” career[00:31:29] Transitioning from retail director to consultant, coach, and mentor—finding joy in giving back[00:35:05] Flexibility, giving back to the industry, and seeing the positive impacts of coaching[00:37:09] What's next for Gail: consulting, coaching, Fearless Foodies collaboration, and staying open to new opportunities[00:39:21] Wrapping up: connecting with Gail, key takeaways, and a reminder that even retail directors are only huma Links and Resources:Website Link: https://fearlessfoodies.co.ukFB Link: https://www.facebook.com/thefearlessfoodiepodLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thefearlessfoodiepodYou can follow us here on Instagram: @thefearlessfoodiepodFind Amy on Instagram or LinkedIn for further support with industry coaching and facilitation.Microsearch Laboratories sponsor the Fearless Foodie Podcast https://micro-search.co.uk/
In this special summer bonus episode of The Food Professor Podcast, Michael LeBlanc sits down with Brian Choi, CEO of The Food Institute, for a candid conversation recorded live at the SIAL Canada show. Born in Calgary and now based in New York, Brian brings a unique global perspective on food, trade, and the evolution of consumer behavior.Brian shares the remarkable story of how he acquired the Food Institute in January 2020—mere weeks before the pandemic upended the world. At that time, the Food Institute was a dated print publication struggling to remain relevant. Within two weeks of acquiring the business, Brian devised a three-point turnaround plan and secured early investment, transforming the brand into a digital-first media, data, and advisory company serving clients across food manufacturing, retail, and foodservice. Today, the Food Institute offers proprietary real-time analytics—drawing from menu data, retail insights, and social listening—akin to a Bloomberg terminal for the food industry.From there, the conversation shifts to the pressing challenges shaping the global food landscape. Brian breaks down the impact of U.S. tariffs on food and beverage markets, noting how they have eroded trust in trade relationships and forced companies to reassess strategies. He explains that unlike the pandemic, where leaders expected a “return to normal,” today's tariff-driven environment represents a systemic shift. Companies must now prepare for lasting volatility, requiring a new generation of leaders skilled in scenario planning, geopolitical awareness, and rapid adaptation.Brian and Michael explore how these trade disruptions may push Canada to diversify away from its overwhelming reliance on U.S. markets, drawing comparisons to Australia's successful diversification strategy. They also discuss the challenges of expanding into complex regions like India and Europe, and the critical need for stronger public-private partnerships to strengthen global trade relationships.Looking to the future, Brian reflects on where he would invest $20 million in the Canadian food sector. His answer? Areas that blend health, wellness, and innovation, particularly cleaner ingredients, nutraceuticals, and underutilized natural resources such as berries rich in antioxidants. While he expresses caution about the long-term implications of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, he acknowledges their disruptive influence on consumer eating habits and the opportunities this shift may create for food companies. The Food Professor #podcast is presented by Caddle. About UsDr. Sylvain Charlebois is a Professor in food distribution and policy in the Faculties of Management and Agriculture at Dalhousie University in Halifax. He is also the Senior Director of the Agri-food Analytics Lab, also located at Dalhousie University. Before joining Dalhousie, he was affiliated with the University of Guelph's Arrell Food Institute, which he co-founded. Known as “The Food Professor”, his current research interest lies in the broad area of food distribution, security and safety. Google Scholar ranks him as one of the world's most cited scholars in food supply chain management, food value chains and traceability.He has authored five books on global food systems, his most recent one published in 2017 by Wiley-Blackwell entitled “Food Safety, Risk Intelligence and Benchmarking”. He has also published over 500 peer-reviewed journal articles in several academic publications. Furthermore, his research has been featured in several newspapers and media groups, including The Lancet, The Economist, the New York Times, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, BBC, NBC, ABC, Fox News, Foreign Affairs, the Globe & Mail, the National Post and the Toronto Star.Dr. Charlebois sits on a few company boards, and supports many organizations as a special advisor, including some publicly traded companies. Charlebois is also a member of the Scientific Council of the Business Scientific Institute, based in Luxemburg. Dr. Charlebois is a member of the Global Food Traceability Centre's Advisory Board based in Washington DC, and a member of the National Scientific Committee of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) in Ottawa. Michael LeBlanc is the president and founder of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc, a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and now, media entrepreneur. He has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions and participated worldwide in thought leadership panels, most recently on the main stage in Toronto at Retail Council of Canada's Retail Marketing conference with leaders from Walmart & Google. He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience with Levi's, Black & Decker, Hudson's Bay, CanWest Media, Pandora Jewellery, The Shopping Channel and Retail Council of Canada to his advisory, speaking and media practice.Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including the award-winning No.1 independent retail industry podcast in America, Remarkable Retail with his partner, Dallas-based best-selling author Steve Dennis; Canada's top retail industry podcast The Voice of Retail and Canada's top food industry and one of the top Canadian-produced management independent podcasts in the country, The Food Professor with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois from Dalhousie University in Halifax.Rethink Retail has recognized Michael as one of the top global retail experts for the fourth year in a row, Thinkers 360 has named him on of the Top 50 global thought leaders in retail, RTIH has named him a top 100 global though leader in retail technology and Coresight Research has named Michael a Retail AI Influencer. If you are a BBQ fan, you can tune into Michael's cooking show, Last Request BBQ, on YouTube, Instagram, X and yes, TikTok.Michael is available for keynote presentations helping retailers, brands and retail industry insiders explaining the current state and future of the retail industry in North America and around the world.
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It’s all about food today as we bring you an inside look into what’s said to be the largest supermarket chain in Thailand. And this is a company that you might be very familiar with if you frequent the food halls at Bangkok’s malls. With operations dating back to 1996, our guest for today is Central Food Retail Company, one of the business units under Thai multinational conglomerate Central Group. The firm now runs supermarkets and F&B concepts in varying formats, namely: Tops Food Hall, Tops, Tops daily, Tops Online, Central Wine Cellar and Tops Eatery. Besides that, the company also embarked on a joint venture with Japan’s drugstore chain Matsumoto Kiyoshi in 2015 to open Matsumoto Kiyoshi stores. But why are we trying to get you hungry by speaking to Central Food Retail at this time of the day? Central Food Retail is an interesting company to talk about given how the firm announced an investment plan of 1.6 billion baht or close to S$63.2 million for 2024. The investment was in line with the firm’s T-O-P-S strategy to position it as a Truly World-Class Omni-Channel Food Retail player, with an aim to achieve a total of 1,000 stores by 2027. To this end, the firm is also doubling down on its investments in technology, having in December 2024 teamed up with Google Cloud to launch an AI-powered shopping assistant called ‘Tops Chef Bot’. With the investments in place, Central Food Retail aims to achieve a compound annual growth rate of 8%. But what should we know about the firm’s progress in bridging its online to offline presence? On Under the Radar, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian posed these questions to Stephane Coum, Chief Executive Officer of Food Group, Central Retail.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Join us on Oh for Food's Sake this week as Amy welcomes Cameron Rigg, the Lead Product Developer at Tesco and Co-founder of Flourish in Food Mentoring. We start with Cameron reminiscing about his early love for food and nutrition, ignited by his grandmother's baking and a remarkably supportive food technology teacher.Cameron walks us through his career trajectory, from a placement year at Pizza Hut, a significant stint at Co-op where he transitioned from development to buying, and finally his current role at Tesco. He opens up about his challenges, like the difficult decision to move back north and the hurdles of taking on a buying role during economically tumultuous times.A key highlight of the episode is Cameron sharing how he balances his professional life while managing a substantial commute. He emphasises the importance of time management, setting boundaries, and prioritising personal well-being, offering actionable tips for anyone feeling the strain of their work schedule.Cameron also elaborates on the origins and objectives of the Flourish in Food Mentoring scheme. Born out of a desire to support students affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, Flourish is an initiative that pairs industry professionals with mentees, helping to nurture the next generation of food industry talent..Cameron also gives us his perspective on the evolving work culture of Gen Z and Alphas, who are changing the game with their fresh take on work-life balanceWhether you're looking to grow your own career, give back through mentoring, or just hear an inspiring story about thriving in the food retail industry, this episode is packed with insights and practical advice.Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction, Lucy's Absence, and Welcoming Cameron Rigg 2:46 – Cameron's Early Interest in Food and Influential Mentorship 5:40 – Sheffield Hallam University Experience and Placement at Pizza Hut 10:26 – Transition to Co-op and Career Growth 15:50 – The Move to Buying During Economic Challenges 18:50 – Returning to Development at Tesco 20:26 – Balancing a Challenging Commute & Work-Life Balance 25:00 – Flourish in Food Mentoring Scheme: Origins and Impact 30:50 – Generational Differences in Work Approaches 39:07 – Responsibility and Rewards of Working in Food Retail 45:02 – Effective Time Management and Avoiding Burnout 52:10 – Final Thoughts and Closing RemarksLinks and Resources:Website Link: https://ohforfoodssake.co.uk/FB Link: https://www.facebook.com/ohforfoodsakeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/oh-for-food-s-sake/You can follow us here on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oh_forfoodssake/For industry consulting from Lucy, connect with her on Instagram or LinkedIn.Find her on Instagram or LinkedIn for further support with industry coaching and facilitation from Amy.Oh For Food's Sake is sponsored by Microsearch Laboratories: https://micro-search.co.uk/ See you next time!
Morgan Stanley Research analysts see a strong start following Black Friday but question whether the short shopping season will hurt retailers.----- Transcript -----Michelle Weaver: Welcome to Thoughts on the Market. I'm Michelle Weaver, Morgan Stanley's U.S. Thematic and Equity Strategist.Simeon Gutman: I'm Simeon Gutman, U.S. Hardlines, Broadlines, and Food Retail analyst.Alex Straton: And I'm Alex Straton, North America Softlines, Retail, and Brands analyst.Michelle Weaver: Thanksgiving and Black Friday are behind us; and now that the holiday shopping season is in full swing, we have some interesting new data we wanted to dig into. We also recently concluded Morgan Stanley's Global Consumer and Retail Conference in New York, and we'll share some key takeaways from that.It's Friday, December 6th at 10am in New York.I was recently on the show to talk about our holiday shopping outlook and survey takeaways, and noted that overall, we're expecting stronger spending this holiday season relative to last year. Inflation's cooled, and U.S. consumers are more positive on spending this season versus the past two holiday seasons. Now that we've got Black Friday in the rearview mirror, Simeon, within your space, how's holiday season tracking so far?Simeon Gutman: Better. And the three key metrics – traffic, physical store sales, digital sales – all seem to be tracking better. The question is the magnitude and the length of ahead that the entire industry is – and what does that give us through the rest of the season? As we all know, the holiday season, shopping season is shorter; with the later fall of Thanksgiving, we're losing a weekend. The tone at our conference affirmed all of this, all the data points we heard were pretty upbeat. And it seems like the weather couldn't have broken at a better time, which is different from the October lead up to holiday.So, it seems like we're off to a pretty healthy start. I think there's some questions of what do we make up in the last three weeks in this final push. Some companies at our conference sounded good on that. Some were a little bit, call it cautiously optimistic about the rest of the season.Michelle Weaver: And what are you expecting for the rest of the holiday season?Simeon Gutman: In theory, and as we do our models what the good start typically portends a pretty good finish. There will be like a frenetic, frantic rush till the end. And because we lose that last weekend, you know, we might just lose some days. That's what history has told us. And those couple of days, it could end up being a couple of points or a couple hundred points of growth. That's understandable. I think the market knows that. And if that were to happen, as long as the underlying tone of business is healthy, I think it's pretty excusable because it's either made up in the subsequent months, and it'll especially be made up in the following year.Michelle Weaver: Great. And then Alex, in your space with Black Friday now behind us, were there any surprises?Alex Straton: The headline on Black Friday out of the apparel and footwear space was very positive. That's the message everyone should hear. I think I'll break down how we thought about – and what we observed – into two buckets. One being what we saw on demand, and the other being what we saw on promotional or discounting activity.Now, starting with demand, I think context is really important here, and we had a pretty lackluster September and October trend line in the space. To us, this was a function of adverse weather; it was much hotter than usual, really deterring apparel spending. We also had high hurricane activity, which deterred overall discretionary spending. And then also we had the election overhang upon consumers, which can, you know, deter spending as well.So as a result, we had fall apparel spending not necessarily as robust as many retailers would have liked. We've seen that in third quarter earnings reports. And we viewed Black Friday as, almost this very powerful potential catalyst for pent up demand. It was very weather dependent, though, and Simeon mentioned this briefly. We got a cold front across the country, and I think that created this important catalyst to kick off the holiday season. So, demand was strong. Just to put some numbers around it. Our line counts were up 30 per cent year-over-year. That's a data set that typically grows mid-single digits. So, speaks to, you know, outstanding demand. It doesn't capture conversion, so it's not perfect, but it gives you a sense for our confidence and how strong it was.The second piece that I wanted to cover is just promotions. And what we saw there was consistent activity year-over-year. That was a positive surprise for me. We were braced for discounting to be higher across the group because we exited both the second quarter and out of the early third quarter reporters with some excess inventory. So, we thought they might look to clear it.We had seen a recent uptick in promotional activity in October across the group. And then also, we're facing down a pretty competitive fourth quarter set up because of a number of the dynamics that Simeon mentioned. So, the fact that we didn't see retailers, kind of, push the panic button on discounting and promotions to drive that strong sales result, I think further underscores how strong it was; and also tells you retailers are willing to wait later for the consumer, similar to how they behaved last year.Michelle Weaver: In your outlook for holiday shopping this year, you cautioned about some potential headwinds. What were they and have they been playing out as you expected?Alex Straton: Yeah. So, since the start of the year, there's been a number of dynamics that we're going to weigh on the fourth quarter, no matter what. The first is that it's companies in my coverage most difficult year-over-year comparison quarter from both the sales and a profitability perspective. The second is that we have a compressed holiday shopping period, five fewer days, one less weekend; that's very impactful for these retailers. And the last thing is that most retailers are lapping an extra week last year. They have a 53rd week calendar dynamic that reverses out this week. So, think about it as one last less week of sales opportunity.And so, I could have sat here in January and told you all of that. What we've learned since is that these retailers are now also facing incremental freight headwinds in the back half. Some of which are just repercussions from the Red Sea dynamic. And then second, this inventory build that I mentioned that started to show up in the second quarter and some of these earlier third quarter reporters. So, all of those headwinds, I'm putting them on the table.I think the good news is that the market seems to now mostly appreciate those. There's not really high bars as we think about fourth quarter results expectations or even sentiment more broadly. So, while it is a very challenging set up, I feel like it's mostly appreciated.Michelle Weaver: Great. And final question for both of you. What are some of your key takeaways from the fireside chats you hosted at the conference that just closed?Simeon Gutman: A few thoughts. First on the tone of holiday, I'll reiterate again: companies that are most exposed to holiday, in my coverage – ones that have weather exposure, ones that have seasonal exposure, ones that have large Black Friday promotions and into Cyber Monday – sounded good. There was a sense of relief that we're making up sales, especially on cold weather categories, and there's momentum that's being carried into the rest of the year.Second, in our chats with some of the largest companies, a discussion around how starting from a retail point of view and leveraging into Omnichannel has actually been beneficial, because now as these companies gain scale and leverage, the economies of scale in Omnichannel are actually more beneficial for profits than they thought; and in some cases that's just getting started. So, an interesting dichotomy, or almost an irony for the way that these businesses were positioned about 10 to 15 years ago.Third inventories – building; companies acknowledge that, but generally feel good. That reflected underlying optimism on sales trends and buying good inventory they think the customer will respond to. And then lastly, on housing; acknowledgment that the backdrop and the rebuild will be slow and steady, but at the same time that the industry is bottoming.Alex Straton: Yeah, on my end, I would underscore what Simeon said on demand in the holiday. Clearly a strong start in terms of the weather finally turning around this big initial event with Black Friday.Secondly, on inventory we're asking our companies the same question is – how do they feel about this build that we're seeing? And they attributed to a little bit of a pull forward of receipts in advance of holiday. Some also pulling forward even further than normal to offset some of the freight expense, or they were worried about some degree of freight disruption that could have impacted the receipts. So they have explanations for why that's the case, but we're monitoring it nonetheless.And then lastly, the one magic dynamic we didn't mention yet is tariff, of course, and what the outlooks are there. I would say most companies in my space feel that they have a number of levers that they can pull to offset any potential incremental tariff next year. But the reality there is that apparel is a deflationary category. There's no pricing power. So I'll be really interested to see how this plays out next year.Michelle Weaver: Simeon and Alex, thank you for taking the time to talk. And to our listeners, thanks for listening. If you enjoy Thoughts on the Market, please leave us a review wherever you listen to the show and share the podcast with a friend or colleague today.
Découvrez le virage numérique du Retail-Marketing dans notre dernier épisode de Marketing Stories avec notre invité Rodolphe Bonnasse, CEO d'Aristid, le géant/boss de la donnée promotionnelle ! Avec près de 80% du marché du Food Retail et maniant des promos pesant des milliards en CA, Aristid réinvente la promo pour les retailers avec une agilité remarquable : du traditionnel catalogues papier à la conquête du digital Focus sur :Le pilotage de data sensible : la protection des données au cœur de la stratégieLa transformation des retailers et de leurs promotions : une révolution silencieuse orchestrée par la technologie et l'innovation Les clés de la promotion commerciale alimentaire : les secrets de la réussite dans un marché aussi compétitif que gourmand ! N'hésitez pas à entrer dans l'ère de la personnalisation à la Carrefour où chaque promo est une histoire racontée sur mesure, un tournant “client-centric” épique!
Ben Canty worked in Food Retail at Coles Supermarket in Melbourne. He's just bought 7 properties in 9 months through the Property Investment Accelerator.
Australian food price inflation is set to fall, just as Woolies & Coles both announce cuts to the price of red meat in their stores.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sally Breden is a start-up founder and busy mum of 3. Combining her vast marketing experience and passion for health, nutrition and well-being, Sally launched VGood Co in 2019. She has since created an entire range of nut-free and allergen-free spreads and snacks, perfect for kids' lunchboxes. In this episode, Chris and Sally discuss the heartache of failures, finding the right partner (in business and in life), having a purpose beyond financial reward, and some of the biggest learnings when building a business from the ground up. If you've been thinking about creating a business of your own, but have some self-doubt, this is the podcast for you!
Today, I talked about 5 disturbing retail/fast-food stories, the two missing girls from Kingsport, Tennessee (19-year-old Hollynn Snapp and 21-year-old Layla Santanello), and I read the viral Reddit "fake lamp" story... two words: buckle up.The Lamp Story: https://www.reddit.com/r/Glitch_in_the_Matrix/comments/30t9kd/repost_a_parallel_life_awoken_by_a_lamp/Help Find Layla! https://linktr.ee/jointhesearchforlayla?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=f20e55a0-ebd8-408f-b62b-caaeacbc6e80#truecrimepodcast #truecrimecommunity #truecrime #controversialtopics #creepystories #horrorstories #scary #tiktok --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/everythingbroughttolight/support
Speaker: Mislav Matejka, CFA, Head of Global Equity Strategy Our key building blocks for 2024 are: first, to enter a long duration trade, as per our last month's report. After 3 years of an uptrend, with US & German long yields up 400bp, bond yields look set to move lower. That was the case each of the last 8 times post final Fed hike. Second, all key regions are expected by our economists to see weaker GDP growth in ‘24 than this year. US quarterly real GDP prints are projected to decelerate to stall speed for most of 2024, at 0-1% run rate, not leaving much room for error. Finally, we believe that the consensus call that corporate topline and margins are set to re-accelerate next year will be challenged, on weakening pricing and volumes. We look for flat European EPS growth in 2024, based on no recession materializing. If economies enter contraction, then earnings will naturally fall outright. In the 1H of next year, equities will likely need to negotiate earnings adjustment, as activity slows. We believe that the risk-reward for equities will start fundamentally improving once the Fed is advanced with interest rate cuts, especially if that is happening without clear consumer and labour deterioration. Until then, the chances of an accident, or a more pronounced economic slowdown, are likely to be elevated. Given this, we think the backdrop for risky assets is set to be challenging in the 1H of 2024, with spells of material weakness, and could potentially improve thereafter. Our MSCI Eurozone target for Dec ‘23 was 256, with last week's spot just 1% away from it. For full 2024, we keep the same target. Regionally, Japan stays our OW, initiated last December, and one might not need to keep hedging the FX anymore. We have been cautious on EM vs DM in 2023, with EM seeing 10% relative weakness ytd. We think that potentially in 2H of next year EM could have a more realistic chance to outperform, as Fed starts easing. We stay UW Eurozone vs the US, for now, a call we initiated in early May, but given the increasingly attractive valuations, where SX5E trades sub 12x forward P/E, we would consider potentially changing this call as we move through 1H of 2024. At sector level, we advise a positive view on long duration/bond proxies, such as Utilities & Healthcare, and recently upgraded Real Estate. On the other side, we are UW Banks, Autos, Consumer Cyclicals, and downgrade Food Retail, Hotels & Travel and Semis to UW, post the strong run. Stylewise, we are long Quality, stay cautious on small vs large caps, but note the valuations are starting to look more interesting. This podcast was recorded on 28 November 2023. This communication is provided for information purposes only. Institutional clients can view the related report at https://www.jpmm.com/research/content/GPS-4572623-0 for more information; please visit www.jpmm.com/research/disclosures for important disclosures. © 2023 JPMorgan Chase & Co. All rights reserved. This material or any portion hereof may not be reprinted, sold or redistributed without the written consent of J.P. Morgan. It is strictly prohibited to use or share without prior written consent from J.P. Morgan any research material received from J.P. Morgan or an authorized third-party (“J.P. Morgan Data”) in any third-party artificial intelligence (“AI”) systems or models when such J.P. Morgan Data is accessible by a third-party. It is permissible to use J.P. Morgan Data for internal business purposes only in an AI system or model that protects the confidentiality of J.P. Morgan Data so as to prevent any and all access to or use of such J.P. Morgan Data by any third-party.
Target shoppers are buying fewer groceries. Murphy USA is slowing its unit growth. And food retailers saw an uptick in jobs last month.
Today, shopping is increasingly digital, the retailer and customer completely separated, and a customer's value lies not in their friendly wave as they enter a store, but in the data displayed in their online behaviour. Dr Kimberly Thomas-Francois, Thompson Rivers University, Canada, and Professor Simon Somogyi, University of Guelph, Canada, are scholars of consumer behaviour in the food business and are particularly interested in how technology shapes food retailing – a concept called ‘digital grocery shopping'. Read the Research Features article: doi.org/10.26904/RF-147-4481154037Read the original Research: doi/10.1108/BFJ-06-2022-0510
The Latin population in the U.S. is growing, and the influence of Latin cuisine is gaining prominence alongside it. How does this impact the U.S. food and food retail sectors as a whole? Aurora Grocery's Omar Jorge and City National Bank's Eric Viergutz help break down this dynamic and discuss the different cohorts who are gravitating towards Latin cuisine. More About Omar Jorge: Omar G. Jorge Peña is the CEO of Compare Foods in Charlotte and Chairman of Aurora Grocery Group, which operates thirty-seven supermarkets under the Compare Foods, Gala Foods, and GalaFresh Supermarkets banners throughout the East Coast of the United States. Founded in 1989 by the Peña family, Compare Foods is the largest ethnic supermarket chain on the East Coast, with stores from Massachusetts to North Carolina. Omar is a second-generation grocer, working in the family business beginning in his teenage years. In 2009, Omar relocated to Charlotte, North Carolina to manage the Compare Foods stores in the region. In 2012, together with his family, Omar led the creation and was named Chairman of a new entity, Aurora Grocery Group (AGG). Today, AGG manages 37 supermarkets under the Gala Foods, Compare Foods, and GalaFresh Supermarkets banners. Omar also serves as the primary owner and CEO of the Compare Foods supermarkets in Charlotte. There are currently seven Compare Foods supermarkets in Charlotte, with the eighth supermarket scheduled to open in 2023. Compare Foods employs more than 550 Charlotte residents. The stores are located in some of Charlotte's most economically disadvantaged communities and provide much needed fresh meats, produce, and healthy food options to city neighborhoods that would otherwise be food deserts. Learn more about Aurora Grocery Group: https://auroragrocery.com/ Learn more about Gala Foods and GalaFresh Supermarkets: https://galasupermarkets.com/ Learn more about Compare Foods: https://www.shopcomparefoods.com/ More About Eric Viergutz: Eric Viergutz is a managing director with City National Bank's Food & Beverage Group. Based in Atlanta, GA he supports food and beverage executives with a variety of financing solutions and industry intelligence. Working with City National's team of experts, he provides the bank's full range of financial solutions to food and beverage businesses nationwide. Mr. Viergutz has more than 10 years of financial services and business advisory experience and has also served in various corporate finance and strategy roles over his career. Prior to City National, he served as senior vice president for Truist Securities' Food and Beverage Investment Banking team. Mr. Viergutz earned his bachelor's degree in finance from the University of Florida and his MBA from the University of Chicago's Booth School of Business. Active in the community, he spends time coaching youth basketball and volunteering with Youth About Business and United Way of Atlanta. About City National Bank: With $96 billion in assets, City National Bank provides banking, investment and trust services through 69 branches, including 21 full-service regional centers, in Southern California, the San Francisco Bay Area, Nevada, New York City, Nashville, Atlanta, Washington, D.C., and Miami.* In addition, the company and its investment affiliates manage or administer $98 billion in client investment assets. City National is a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), one of the world's leading diversified financial services companies. RBC serves more than 17 million personal, business, public sector and institutional clients through offices in Canada, the United States and 27 other countries. For more information about City National, visit the company's website at cnb.com. *City National Bank does business in Miami and the state of Florida as CN Bank.
Dean Groff, Danfoss' Food Retail Services Contractor Manager, discusses Danfoss' Smart Store Supermarket in Nordborg, Denmark, which is leveraging smart technologies to reduce carbon emissions and improve energy efficiency, thus leading the green transition through foundations already in place for Net Zero buildings.With exciting new smart solutions already helping to achieve Net Zero—and even Net Positive—buildings, learn how Danfoss can support your transition to greener solutions through our real-life Food Retail model in Denmark's newly opened Danfoss Smart Store.Earlier this month, Danfoss held the 2nd annual RETHINK Live, an online global series of events aiming to spark a larger conversation on uncovering new, sustainable ways to operate in the world of HVACR. Watch all 2023 RETHINK Live sessions on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdF2vStbN5wPH9xRMWBiMtGednC9AWZsg&si=G7cRtBw7jKJWRZi1
Dean Groff, Danfoss' Food Retail Services Contractor Manager, discusses Danfoss' Smart Store Supermarket in Nordborg, Denmark, which is leveraging smart technologies to reduce carbon emissions and improve energy efficiency, thus leading the green transition through foundations already in place for Net Zero buildings. With exciting new smart solutions already helping to achieve Net Zero—and even Net Positive—buildings, learn how Danfoss can support your transition to greener solutions through our real-life Food Retail model in Denmark's newly opened Danfoss Smart Store. Earlier this month, Danfoss held the 2nd annual RETHINK Live, an online global series of events aiming to spark a larger conversation on uncovering new, sustainable ways to operate in the world of HVACR. Watch all 2023 RETHINK Live sessions on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdF2vStbN5wPH9xRMWBiMtGednC9AWZsg&si=G7cRtBw7jKJWRZi1
Innovation is a constant in food retail. For this episode of Consumer Foods-to-Go, Maria Castroviejo and Cyrille Filott interview Sipke van der Werf, head of innovation at SPAR in the Netherlands. What is new in innovation in retail? What is a company like SPAR thinking about right now and with a five-year horizon? Obviously, growth and cost control are important, but sustainability also plays are very important role in the innovation strategy of SPAR.
Dr Lilith Brouwers asks Dr Abbie Winton about Abbie's research on the impact of technology on labour in food retail. They discuss how technology is influenced by society, the economy, politics, culture, and pre-existing technologies, and how all these different aspects affect the future of work in retail – not just new technology in isolation. They also discuss how understanding historical context is a useful way to interpret what is happening in the labour market today. This podcast episode was recorded remotely in August 2023. If you would like to get in touch regarding this podcast, please contact research.lubs@leeds.ac.uk. A transcript of this episode is available. About the speakers: Dr Abbie Winton is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Centre for Employment Relations, Innovation and Change (CERIC). Her research explores issues related to sociotechnical change in the retail, warehousing and logistic industries, and the quality of work. Currently, Abbie is working on the HuLog project which investigates how digital technologies shape work and employment conditions in warehouses across Europe. Dr Lilith Brouwers is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at CERIC. Their research focuses on marginalised workers in informal labour, how hyper-precarious workers use labour mobility, and on the intersection of disability and marginalised forms of work.
Il grande mercato dell'HoReCa, acronimo internazionale per Hotel - Restaurant - Café, oggi chiede a progettisti e imprenditori idee e competenze che interpretino concretamente lo sviluppo dei nuovi stili di consumo nei locali di ristorazione, Food Retail e nell'Hospitality.
At the time of the Teams interview, Helmut Prieschenk is on a two-week business trip in North America, visiting customers, logistics facilities, construction sites, and is learning a lot about sustainability made in USA. In this interview he explains, how sustainability is changing in logistics, why this topic is facing a paradigm shift, and why ecology, economy, and social factors are not contradictory.
Keegan Fonte is the volunteer host of the Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Brownbag meetup at Sage and is a Champion for the Continuous Innovation Community. The AI Brownbag is a once-a-month meetup of folks interested in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence. Recently for example, they had a speaker come and talk about Vendor Matching and how we are using Machine Learning in General Ledger to match the correct vendors. In his work life, Keegan is a Marketing and Product Professional with 14 years of marketing experience in Technology, Car Rentals, Food/Retail, and now SaaS with Sage. Outline Introduction to Keegan Fonté. 0:01 What's your favorite part about being the volunteer host of the AI Brownbag Meetup? 0:54 Chat GPT is the chatbot that's top of mind right now. 2:31 What are some of the things as it applies to chat GPT? 4:25 What are the implications of chat bots for marketing? 6:12 Who is a hero of yours and why are they a hero? 7:33
Keegan Fonte is the volunteer host of the Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Brownbag meetup at Sage and is a Champion for the Continuous Innovation Community. The AI Brownbag is a once-a-month meetup of folks interested in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence. Recently for example, they had a speaker come and talk about Vendor Matching and how we are using Machine Learning in General Ledger to match the correct vendors. In his work life, Keegan is a Marketing and Product Professional with 14 years of marketing experience in Technology, Car Rentals, Food/Retail, and now SaaS with Sage. Outline Introduction to Keegan Fonté. 0:01 What's your favorite part about being the volunteer host of the AI Brownbag Meetup? 0:54 Chat GPT is the chatbot that's top of mind right now. 2:31 What are some of the things as it applies to chat GPT? 4:25 What are the implications of chat bots for marketing? 6:12 Who is a hero of yours and why are they a hero? 7:33
Ho-Ho-Ho! Christmas is right around the corner, and Santa's not the only one who can count on little helpers to get the job done.Dave and Chris share their very own Christmas story, introducing the Little Helpers of Food Retail - our Danfoss apps available right on your smartphone, packed with helpful information to make your life easier, just like Santa's elves do for him! The Controller Talk Podcast, presented by Danfoss North America is hosted by Food Retail Tech Support experts Dave Yoder and Chris Brown, highlighting best practices for utilizing Danfoss controls in the supermarket and warehouse industries that you won't find in any manual.Drop us an email with suggestions for topics to cover, questions to answer, or comments to discuss on future episodes!
Dr. Ricky Volpe is a professor of agribusiness at Cal Poly State University in San Luis Obispo, where he teaches the economics of food retailing, industrial organization, and applied econometrics. In essence, Ricky teaches about grocery stores: how food is sourced, moved, valued, priced, organized, sold, and understood. It all started with a road trip he took with his girlfriend, now wife, to Walmart stores all over New England, and that's a fascinating story. But if there's one story that hooks you into my conversation with Ricky, it's going to be the one about how cigarettes are responsible for the existence of Trader Joe's. Website: agb.calpoly.edu/directory/volpe
An unhealthy diet is Australia's key modifiable risk factor, resulting in more than 500,000 years of life lost to death and disability each year so it's important that healthcare service providers provide a good role model. Together, Professor Anna Peeters and Dr Miranda Blake, and colleagues, have produced large quantities of evidence that show it is possible to change the way food is sold to make it more healthy, and without disadvantage to the retailers - in fact, it can benefit them. In research conducted through Alfred Health, Professor Peeters and Dr Blake, modelled a change that saw the promotion of healthy drinks over sugary drinks in hospital onsite cafes and food services, and this has led the way for other mandated, but not legislated changes in health-services retail. Alfred Deakin Professor Anna Peeters is Director of Deakin University's Institute for Health Transformation; and also Director of the Centre of Research Excellence in Food Retail Environments for Health, known as REFRESH, a collaboration of eight universities and organisations, and a member of the Collaboration for Enhanced Research Impact (CERI). Dr Miranda Blake is a dietician and Alfred Deakin Postdoctoral Research Fellow within the Global Centre for Preventive Health and Nutrition (GLOBE), a World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Obesity Prevention. Miranda leads a program of research within RE-FRESH - bringing together health services policy makers together to improve food in health facilities - and has just won the Dietitians Australia Young Achievers Award.
“Many of our customers can no longer find pickers”, explains Daniel Kick from WITRON. He works at WITRON's Logistikhof and has been designing innovative and highly dynamic logistics centers for customers in Europe, North America, and Australia for more than 15 years in the team around company founder Walter Winkler. Noch mehr Podcasts, Artikel, Videos und Themen finden Sie https://ideenraum.witron.de/
Today Jenn and Harry speak with the Managing Director - Broadlines and Food Retail at MKM Partners, Bill Kirk (full disclosure - Bill is also married to our Executive Editor, Jenn Litz-Kirk). We speak about beer and colas, supermarket mergers, c-stores selling weed legit from actually within the stores, and more. 00:00 intro - hilarious banter, Harry shows off multi-camera capabilities, for what reason nobody can fathom. 02:00 Bill joins the show 01:45 Hard Mtn Dew matters. 04:30 Kroger-Albertson's proposed combination. 13:30 Circle K testing weed dispensary in-store. Video feed on Spotify and on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/beernetradio *Note: See research note for full disclosures and disclaimers. This does not constitute investment advice, nor do the opinions of the speakers necessarily represent the opinions of the firms they represent. ---About--- Beer Business Daily publisher Harry Schuhmacher joins his editors and other guests once a week as they grok the industry issues of the day. -Podcast Hotline: Text or call Harry in confidence at: (262) 345-2501 -Audio/Video feeds at https://linktr.ee/beernet -Articles referenced at beernet.com -Twitter / IG / TikTok: @beerbizdaily --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/beernetradio/message
The fully automated Flow Picking Machinery (FPM) uses OPM technology but works without stock and builds store-friendly pallets just-in-time for customers. Claus Holm from WITRON explains to us how this works. More podcasts and articles: https://ideenraum.witron.de/
What if the customer experience went beyond just the grocery store, and actually led to a better planet for us all? Our guest today is on a global mission to do just that. This episode features an interview with David Schalenbourg, Technical Director with Delhaize Technics .Standing at the forefront of sustainable retailing, Delhaize is one of the world's largest food retail groups and a leader in supermarkets and e-commerce. On today's episode David Schalenbourg joins us to talk about how facilities can play a crucial role in helping the environment, the cross-section between the customer experience and building responsibly, and how he plans to reduce carbon emissions completely within his organization by 2030. Guest Bio:David Schalenbourg is the Technical Director with Delhaize Technics. He is passionate about buildings and their impact on our lives. He is focused on rebuilding low footprint stores, warehouses and office space shooting for carbon positivity.—Guest Quote“When you realize how much energy we need to use to bring food to our plates, you really should have a look at it and do it in the most efficient way. It's building better spaces, and creating a better environment, and seeing that the things you build can reduce the impact of what is being built because in fact, the assets of our planet are not limitless. We need to take that part and also be careful with our planet. Building only what we need and being as compact as possible with those buildings.” - David SchalenbourgTime Stamps *(04:31) David's Journey to Facilities Management from Architecture *(6:30) Building Sustainability*(11:28) The Delhaize Experience *(13:34) Predictive Maintenance*(18:39) Delhaize Going Carbon Neutral *(24:15) Customer Experience vs. Sustainability Efforts *(30:06) How David Measures Success *(39:35) David's Advice —Sponsor:Scale your facilities program as fast as you open new locations. With ServiceChannel Managed, you can leave the hard work to us, so you can focus on growth, without limits. ServiceChannel Managed - a collaborative, transparent, and cost-effective partnership. Visit Servicechannel.com to learn more.—Links Connect with David Schalenbourg on LinkedInConnect with Sid Shetty on LinkedinCheck out the ServiceChannel Website
This week Karla and I head to Korean BBQ with some friends. We discuss our adoption and we hold a conversation on the importance of mental health.
Whats up everyone! I'm back and better than ever. On today's episode of the podcast I catch everyone up on what been going on since our last podcast in November of last year. Sorry for such a huge gap in-between pods but don't you worry because TTP is back for good. For now it will be audio only with some video peppered in here and there. Hope ya'll enjoy and thanks for listening!Follow me in instagram: @RJOHNSKEESUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL: RJ CANLAS
Anchor Capital's Deryck Janse van Rensburg talks the Shoprite and Pepkor updates and managing the current market volatility. Rico Basson from Vinpro takes a look at trends in the wine industry as we come out of the pandemic. Simon chats his thoughts on the Fed's signal to end asset purchases in March, well ahead of schedule
How has the COVID-19 pandemic changed the way brands and retailers hand out food samples? In this episode of the Xtalks Food Podcast, Sydney discusses how food sampling has changed in retail settings and at home, with many companies shifting to e-commerce or online grocery orders as a means to send out samples. The team discusses whether in-store samples will return to their pre-pandemic state and why sample booths are crucial for small and emerging businesses.Also, in this episode, Mira introduces the team to Apeel Sciences, a food-safe coating company that raised $250 million in a Series E funding round. Apeel uses materials that exist in peels, seeds and pulp, allowing produce to last longer in order to reduce food waste. The team compares Apeel's plant-based coating to other produce coatings and discuss whether Apeel produce would come at a higher cost to consumers. Read the full articles here: How COVID-19 Changed Food Sampling in Retail and At Home Apeel's Coating Keeps Produce Fresh for Twice as Long, and Investors Are Taking NoticeFor more food and beverage industry content, visit the Xtalks Vitals homepage.Follow Us on Social Media Twitter: @XtalksFood Instagram: @Xtalks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Xtalks.Webinars/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/xtalks-webconferences YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/XtalksWebinars/featured
This episode, food retail's tech giant takeover is on our minds. Is Silicon Valley going to save grocery retail or take it over completely? Sylvain and Mark consider what factors will impact grocery retail survival past the pandemic, as tech giants navigate the space. Three Factors Impacting Food Retail Survival The food retail industry is continually adapting to changes caused by COVID-19. Sylvain notes three important factors that will have lasting impacts on grocers, beyond the pandemic: Shoppers are trading down or trading out. Those who have lost their jobs are shopping with different retailers that offer lower prices. Shoppers are moving laterally. Concern for in-store safety policies, availability of stock and timeslots for delivery or pickup all impact this move. Trade Co-op dollars are going digital. CPG ad spend is increasingly moving online, as more shoppers shift to making all purchases online, including groceries. “And my fear is you're going to see an increase in bankruptcy in grocery retail, in the smaller tiers where they weren't ready for e-commerce, they may have lost... So, they succumb to the three variables.” AutoStore vs Ocado Sylvain and Mark go on to discuss the implications of the latest AutoStore lawsuit against Ocado. Will this block expansion of Ocado in North America? Would that block impact both Ocado and AutoStore's business opportunities with grocers looking to scale their eCommerce with MFCs and CFCs? Amazon's Stake in SpartanNash With Amazon's opportunity to acquire 15% stake in SpartanNash, we're raising the question of what this means for grocery retail. Amazon has a habit of acquiring businesses to learn, perfect, and then build their own. Are they using Spartan to build their own fresh and frozen distribution centers? Will they use SpartanNash to figure out private label and how to build brand trust with shoppers? “There's a lot of great Silicon Valley companies that are coming to the rescue of retailers to support them with true partnership and so on. But there are those like an Amazon that's just going to come to the table to crush and to dominate. Amazon, could they survive the trade down and trade out? I think 100% because they have other assets that can fund their grocery business to nauseum.” Tune in to the full podcast for more on the latest trends to watch in food retail, as consumers, retailers and tech giants navigate this evolving market space. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 23:25) > How has COVID-19 affected the retail shopping behaviours, spending, and expectations of consumers in Asia? In this episode, we discuss the four big shifts that require food retailers to act —and in some cases, accelerate the changes they have already made in response to the crisis. Reimagining their businesses will better equip food retailers to provide employment opportunities to people who are currently out of work, reshape their industry ecosystem, and work closely with business partners on how to operate in a next normal.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information
Welcome to the very first episode of The Food Professor!In this episode Sylvain and I talk about what at first I think to many Canadian seemed good news, but Sylvain thought was half-baked…a B+…$252 Million Dollars for Canadian Farmers…first of all, what is the issue with the odd numbers, but beyond that, isn't that kind of money helpful? Next, we discuss recent consumer research from Dalhousie University and Angus Reid on grocery shopping, going to restaurants and all things food during the early days of the COVID-19 crisis (see https://www.dal.ca/sites/agri-food/research/covid-19-grocery-experience.html)Pandemic Processing Plants - the Cargill plant was the worst COVID-19 outbreaks in North America - worse than sailing on a cruise ship - is there more to this story from a bigger picture perspective?Then we talk about smoking good cannabis, or its at least what we both though we were doing at first when we heard Sysco Foodservice was getting into the home grocery delivery business!Last but not least, the joy and simple pleasure of home gardening - a mega trend with no downside!If you liked this podcast you can subscribe on Apple iTunes , Spotify or your favourite podcast platform, please please please rate and review, and be sure and recommend to a friend or colleague in the retail industry, foodservice, restaurant industry.Stay Safe everyone!!
Lindsey Piegza, Stifel Chief Economist, says the Fed is optimistic in terms of growth and inflation. Jordan Rochester, Nomura G-10 FX Strategist, discusses the grim outlook for the British Pound in the case of a no-deal Brexit. Jennifer Hillman, CFR Senior Fellow for Trade & International Political Economy and Former Commissioner at the U.S. International Trade Commission, thinks it will be extremely hard for the U.S. & China to reach a trade deal this week. And Jennifer Bartashus, Bloomberg Intelligence Analyst for Food Retail, says Beyond Meat's partnerships are keeping their momentum alive. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
No longer working behind the scenes, robots are making their way into mainstream grocery stores: What does this mean for grocery shoppers seeking authentic food experiences? It's a new frontier for humans and machines.
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