Craig Rosenblum

principal

Grocery Practice Lead

crosenblum@columbusconsulting.com

About

Craig is a Principal at Columbus Consulting, he brings extensive cross-functional expertise in retail, wholesale, and consumer goods. Specializing in Grocery Retail, he has successfully developed and executed go-to-market sales, product, and technology strategies across merchandising, supply chain, operations, finance, and MarTech. His deep understanding of retail and the competitive landscape positions him as a trusted leader in strategy development, process improvement, technological innovation, and organizational alignment.

Before joining Columbus Consulting in 2024, Craig provided leadership across Retail, Consulting and Technology industries.  He has was a Partner at Willard Bishop Consulting and Milton Merl Associates, and an executive leader at Inmar Intelligence, Prescient Applied Intelligence and Acosta (Crossmark).

Signature Skill

“With my passion for Retail, I excel at problem solving by crafting strategies, developing solutions, and addressing challenges to enhance sales, drive efficiencies, and boost profitability.”

  • Business Strategy Development
  • Solutions Driven Leader
  • Digital Transformation Strategy
  • Cross Organization Alignment
  • Data-driven decision making
  • Executive communication & presentation

Expertise

  • Strategic Leadership
  • Strategy Development
  • Omnichannel – Digital
  • Commerce and Media
  • Merchandising and Category Management
  • eCommerce
  • Pricing and Promotion
  • KPI & Metrics Development and
  • Analytics
  • Cost-to-Serve (ABC)

Companies Served

  • Wakefern/ShopRite
  • SpartanNash
  • Kroger
  • Ahold
  • Meijer
  • Lunds & Byerly’s
  • Roche Bros.
  • Family Dollar
  • Houchens Food Group

Industry, Category

  • Retail – Grocery, Convenience, Dollar, Mass and Drug
  • Wholesale
  • Ecommerce
  • Manufacturing
  • CPG

Solution Proficiencies

  • Aptos/Revionics
  • IBM/DemandTech
  • SAP/Khimetrics
  • NielsenIQ
  • Infores

Consulting Service

  • Business Strategy and Analysis
  • Executive Leadership
  • Digital Transformation
  • Solution Selections &
  • Implementation
  • Cost-to-Serve
  • Pricing and Promotion Strategy

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