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

1/17/2018
Kroger Recruits for Management, Supplies for Shoppable Recipes
Both initiatives correspond with grocer’s Restock Kroger strategy

Randy Hofbauer
1/17/2018
Trader Joe’s to Adopt BPA-, BPS-Free Receipt Paper
Commitment follows study that found chemicals in many grocers’ receipts

Randy Hofbauer
1/11/2018
Can a Self-Driving Vehicle Solve the Fresh-Delivery Dilemma?
Robomart will soon begin pilot with Bay Area retailers

Randy Hofbauer
1/11/2018
Boxed Becomes Acquisition Target for Kroger, Others: Report
Costco, Target, Aldi may also be potential suitors

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1/10/2018
Walmart to Shutter 63 Sam’s Club Stores
'Up to 12' will become ecommerce fulfillment centers

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1/9/2018
Walmart Scan & Go Tech Moves Past Pilot
Retailer expands checkout-free tech to 100 more stores

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1/9/2018
Albertsons Cos., Tops, Food Lion Expand Same-Day Delivery
Services available to more households on coasts through Instacart

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1/7/2018
Whole Foods Ups Nicole Wescoe to Northeast President
24-year company vet returns to region for latest role

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1/7/2018
Target to Cut Ties With Instacart
Relationship ending as retailer leverages recently acquired Instacart rival Shipt

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1/4/2018
Teens Desire Home-Cooked Meals
Peapod research also says demographic seeks bonding through cooking together

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