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Feb 2025
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🛒 The Future of Grocery: Topco’s Insigh...

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🎙 OmniTalk Retail Podcast | Live from FMI 2025 🎙

Chris Walton & Anne Mezzenga sit down with Katie Waeltz, VP of Category Management & Market Insights at Topco, to discuss the future of grocery, the shift in consumer behavior post-inflation, and the evolution of private label brands. Learn how regional grocers are leveraging AI, data, and innovative merchandising to compete with national chains.

⏱ Time Stamps & Topics:

đŸ”č [0:00] – Live from FMI 2025 at the Simbe Robotics Booth

đŸ”č [1:00] – Meet Katie Waeltz & Topco’s role in the grocery industry

đŸ”č [2:50] – What is category management & why it matters for grocers

đŸ”č [4:30] – The shift toward premium private label & evolving consumer expectations

đŸ”č [6:15] – How shoppers define "value" today—beyond just price

đŸ”č [8:00] – The role of AI, data, and insights in grocery merchandising

đŸ”č [10:30] – Future of grocery retail: Digital shopping meets in-store experiences

đŸ”č [12:15] – Strategic priorities for grocers & CPG brands in 2025

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