GROCERY & CONVENIENCE STORE RETAIL SPOTLIGHT

Evolving consumer needs are creating demands for retail transformation from source to shelf. Food retailers including CPG, Grocers and Convenience Stores are reinventing their legacy systems and processes to be digitally agile, build accuracy, create speed and develop more efficiencies to drive higher profits. With the focus on healthy/local sourcing, promotional competition, flexible and fast ordering and delivery options, food retailers are looking for solutions across their businesses. Columbus Consulting can help. Our team of retail practitioners have worked in the grocery space and know the unique needs of the industry from the inside-out. We offer services from strategy through implementation, including: conducting audits, managing systems selections, executing initiatives and overseeing change management and training. Yup, we do that too.

CURRENT INSIGHTS

Keys to Making the Right Technology Decision and Investment

Making the right technology investment is crucial for retail success in an increasingly competitive landscape. Key steps include having a clear strategic plan, setting measurable objectives, and ensuring effective change management. Implementing technology effectively requires a defined deployment roadmap, project governance, and clear success metrics.

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As consumer appetite grows for hard discount grocers, traditional grocery brands are investing more in well-built, well-informed pricing systems to compete.

As consumer interest in hard discount grocers rises, traditional grocery brands are ramping up investments in sophisticated pricing systems to stay competitive. Discover how these well-informed strategies are reshaping the grocery landscape and redefining consumer expectations.

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Do you know the 3 key pain points and 5 major trends grocers are facing today?

Grocers today are navigating a complex landscape far beyond just rising egg prices. Dive into the top pain points and emerging trends reshaping the grocery industry, from digital innovations to the growing demand for prepared meals and sustainability initiatives. Discover how grocers are transforming their operations to stay competitive and meet evolving consumer expectations.

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The price of eggs isn’t the only thing grocers are managing these days.

Many grocers are navigating a post-pandemic landscape where consumer behaviors have shifted dramatically, necessitating changes far beyond price management. Uncover the top trends reshaping the industry, from digital enablement to sustainability, and how grocers are adapting to stay competitive in this evolving market.

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THREE QUESTIONS EVERY GROCERY RETAILER NEEDS TO ASK:

✅ Are you making the right technology decision? (You can’t afford to make a mistake)

✅ Do you have the intellectual and resources to deploy the right technology solution?

✅ Do you have a technology strategy and roadmap to ensure you pick the right solution?

If you answered no to any of these, we can help. Schedule time for an exploratory call.

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