Remembering Bill Bishop

Upon returning from vacation, I was saddened to hear of the passing of Bill Bishop, an industry legend who also happened to be one of the nicest guys I ever met. To be fair, many …

Are National Brands Overtaking Private Label?

Over the past twelve months, national brands have turned the tables on private label, racking up a higher percentage of total dollar sales for edible products and beverages. The new data suggests a shifting landscape …

E-commerce is Slowing; Will the Trend Continue?

With July U.S. retail sales off 1.1% overall, Walmart bucked the trend, reporting a second-quarter increase of 2.4%, compared to last year, while Amazon missed revenue estimates for the first time in nearly three years. …

Online Grocers Already Deliver for Consumers. What About Investors?

Digital grocery delivery startups across the globe continue to attract sizable investments from venture capitalists. New companies have already raised over $10 billion in 2021, reported CNBC. (July 2) “Delivery grew more than 400% between …

Where Does Grocery Retail Go from Here?

After pivoting during the COVID-19 pandemic, where does grocery retail go from here? BrickMeetsClick Chief Architect Bill Bishop returns to the Food Institute Podcast to discuss grocery e-commerce sales statistics for March 2021 one year …

Will Pandemic Gains Remain for Grocery E-Commerce?

Will the pandemic gains grocery e-commerce saw in 2020 remain in the new year? The Food Institute Podcast welcomed back BrickMeetsClick Chief Architect Bill Bishop to discuss the grocery e-commerce space at the end of …