Eight large private equity-backed grocery chains have announced bankruptcies since 2015, compared with three that weren't owned by private equity, according to data from S&P Market Intelligence and PitchBook Data Inc.
As e-commerce contributes more and more to sales, grocers are turning to new models to get customers their groceries easier and faster than the competition.
In 2017, I'm not sure anything is more important for retailers, and grocers, than an online presence. Whether a company is an online startup or an established brick-and-mortar retailer, consumers are increasingly expecting digital offerings to enhance their shopping experience.
