Larry Waterman

Larry is a seasoned Retail Executive that drives DTC and retail channel growth through strategy and team engagement. He excels in business plans to boost financial performance. Larry champions leadership development, achieving industry-leading success with …

Labor Forecasting: The Hidden Profit Driver in Grocery Retail

By Craig Rosenblum, Principal, Columbus Consulting

In grocery, labor forecasting isn’t just about filling shifts. It’s about matching staffing levels to real demand—cutting costs, improving service, and keeping employees happy.

Too many grocery stores depend only on …

Is Your Business Ready for AI? Here’s How to Find Out.

By Kris Merz, Partner, Columbus Consulting

Artificial intelligence is no longer a future trend—it’s here, reshaping industries from retail to manufacturing. But rushing to implement AI without preparation is like building a skyscraper on sand: the …

Going From Disruption to Business-as-Usual

By Elizabeth Elliott, Board Chair

How retailers are achieving excellence in their end-to-end integrated planning by applying operational business improvements

The concept of operational excellence isn’t new. Retailers have been striving to achieve efficiencies in their operating …