Tag: R.J. Hottovy
6 Food Retail Trends Grocery Stores Can’t Afford to Ignore
The food retail landscape is evolving rapidly, driven by shifting consumer behaviors, economic pressures, and technological advancements. In “The Future of Food Retail” webinar recently hosted by The Food Institute, R.J. Hottovy, Head of Analytical …
Taco the Town: Del Taco Tops Consumers’ Best Fast-Food List
Del Taco, a restaurant chain nearing its 60th anniversary, has never been hotter, winning top marks in a recent best fast-food list.
CEO of Chipotle Departs to Assume Leadership of Starbucks
Tuesday brought big business news, as Chipotle announced that its chairman and CEO, Brian Niccol, had accepted a similar post at Starbucks.
Panera’s Menu Makeover Could be Start of Big 2024 for Fast-Casual Chain
With an eye towards efficiency (and, one presumes, improved profits), Panera Bread recently unveiled it’s largest menu revamp ever.
Webinar: The Future of Food Retail
Can Ghost Kitchens Be Resurrected?
Has the would-be darling of the pandemic-era – ghost kitchens – been resurrected by a partnership between Denny’s and Franklin Junction?
3 Key Themes for Foodservice from DMA Live in Texas
Labor challenges, diverging dining hours, and burgeoning menus were among the foodservice themes explored at DMA’s event in Texas.
The Future of Restaurants: Data and Insights for 2024 and Beyond
What do consumers desire in 2024 when they eat out? Value and convenience, mostly, and though those are universal qualities most any time, an uncertain economic outlook and increased food prices have seen consumers slowly …
The Future of Restaurants: Data and Insights for 2024 and Beyond
How In-Store Restaurants Can Boost Business
The lines between grocery store and restaurant have been blurring for some time now as retailers offer more takeout options for busy shoppers, but the concept can go beyond grabbing dinner while picking up groceries. …
The Early Bird Dinner Trend Is Sweeping the Nation
Consumers across the country are going out to dinner more often—and much earlier—than they were before the pandemic. Turns out, being an early bird isn’t all that special anymore. “Our data indicates that fine-dining customers …
Private Label Can be a Stand-Out Category for Observant Grocers
Private label has become a major category for retailers: 59% of executives say they will continue to prioritize private label, while 21% say their private label efforts will be accelerated, according to a survey by …
Shrimp: The New Seafood Value Proposition
When it comes to seafood, shrimp is, well, no shrimp. While other seafood prices have been on the upswing since the pandemic era, shrimp prices have remained affordable and stable, providing value opportunities for savvy …
The Future of Food Retail
Grocers continue to be challenged by the emergence of competitive C-stores, inflation, and a looming global recession.
The Future of Food Retail (2023)
Placer.ai Exec: How Grocers Must Evolve in 2023
The grocery space has been upended over the past three years and leaders must face new challenges with patience, according to Placer.ai’s Retail Trends Forecast 2023 report.
Case Study: The Keys to Kroger’s Omnichannel Success
Grocery delivery is here to stay, but the option can be costly for grocers. Here is expert advice from fulfillment professionals on how to maximize profitability.
The Restaurant of the Future
Placer.ai Exec Notes Retailers Becoming Media Networks
Retail media networks are emerging as inflation, shifts in consumer behavior, and increasing cost pressures change the future of food retail.
