by Brittain Ladd | Jul 2, 2020 | Articles, Forbes, Retail
GETTY Read original article on Forbes. Just over three years ago, Amazon acquired Whole Foods for $13.4 billion. It came as no surprise to me, especially considering I had made this recommendation back in 2013. However, the news made headlines and shocked the grocery...
by Brittain Ladd | Apr 5, 2020 | Articles, Autonomous Vehicles, E-Commerce, Grocery
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, retailers in the United States were focused on remodeling their stores and improving the in-store experience for customers. Supposed retail experts and grocery analysts argued vociferously that the only way for retailers to be able to...
by Brittain Ladd | Mar 13, 2020 | Articles, E-Commerce, Grocery
Google the words “grocery retailing” and invariably, millions of articles will appear advocating the importance and growth of online grocery sales. Currently, online grocery sales account for around 4% of the grocery market. Most retail analysts predict...
by Brittain Ladd | Aug 15, 2019 | Articles, E-Commerce, Grocery, Retailers, Technology
by Ashley Nickle Read original article and view interview video on Produce Retailer. Grocery retailers putting together plans for the next five years shouldn’t only be focused on last-mile delivery and microfulfillment centers, said consultant Brittain Ladd. Ladd, a...
by Brittain Ladd | Jul 30, 2019 | Articles, Grocery
by Ashley Nickle Read original article and view interview video on Produce Retailer. Editor’s note: This article was originally posted in early March of this year, but we’re resurrecting it today because of its relevance given the recent New York Times...