Randy Hofbauer

Digital and Technology Editor

Author Profile

Randy Hofbauer is the former digital and technology editor of Progressive Grocer. He has more than a decade of experience as a content strategist, researcher and marketer, almost all of it covering CPG retailing. His insights and work have been cited in a number of media outlets, including The New York Times, the Associated Press and the Chicago Tribune, and he was named a finalist in the Software & Information Industry Association's 2018 Emerging Leader Awards. Follow him on Twitter or connect with him on LinkedIn.

ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR

3/5/2019
Solving the Hunger-Waste Paradox through Online Grocery: Q&A with Farmstead Founder Pradeep Elankumaran
AI-powered "micro grocer" goes one-on-one at Shoptalk '19

Randy Hofbauer
3/3/2019
12 Top Grocery Retail Transformation Takeaways From Day 2 of Shoptalk '19
Albertsons CEO Jim Donald, Ahold Delhaize CEO Frans Muller just 2 speakers at event

Randy Hofbauer
3/2/2019
7 Key Grocery Retail Transformation Takeways from Day 1 of Shoptalk '19
Execs delivering insights include digital innovators from Albertsons, Ahold Delhaize USA

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2/28/2019
Kroger Stops Accepting Visa Credit Cards at Another Banner
Grocer first stopped accepting the cards at Foods Co. stores in CA last August

Randy Hofbauer
2/28/2019
Is Amazon Planning a Full-Blown Grocery Chain?
News follows reports that it's testing cashierless Go tech in larger-format store

Randy Hofbauer
2/25/2019
Whole Foods Converting All 365 Stores to Namesake Moniker
News comes after grocer announced plans to discontinue concept's expansion

Randy Hofbauer
2/18/2019
Kroger Names Next 2 Locations for Ocado-Powered Automated Fulfillment Centers
Grocers revealed 1st location, in Cincinnati suburb, last November

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2/14/2019
Amazon Takes Next Step Toward 1st Go Store Outside U.S.
Ecommerce giant secures prime real estate to build first location abroad

Randy Hofbauer
2/13/2019
Amazon Cancels Plans for New York HQ2
Ecommerce giant faces backlash, still plans HQ2 development in VA

Randy Hofbauer
2/13/2019
Test Shoppers Found Kroger's Digital Shelf Tags 'Influential' – How Do They Feel About Walmart's?
2 Supercenters now testing LED, e-ink shelf tags

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