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

1/3/2018
Save Mart Vet Greg Calistro Dies
Exec's last role was VP of produce and foodservice

Randy Hofbauer
12/20/2017
Has Amazon Prime Reached Its Peak?
Despite reports, some experts believe it's still in its infancy

Randy Hofbauer
12/20/2017
6 Ways to Create a Culture That Embraces Tech Innovation
Customer-centricity, connecting with startups, test-and-learn approaches all key

Randy Hofbauer
12/19/2017
Click-and-Collect: Don't Neglect these Fundamentals
Speed, substitutions, suggestive selling are just three essentials

Randy Hofbauer
12/19/2017
Raley's Expands Ecommerce to Reno
Expansion follows rollouts in Sacramento, Bay Area

Randy Hofbauer
12/18/2017
Grocers Extend Digital Coupons to SNAP Participants
Fresh EBT app users can stretch food budgets in time for holidays

Randy Hofbauer
12/12/2017
Boxed Adds AR, Chatbot, Group Ordering
Innovations geared toward Millennials

Randy Hofbauer
12/12/2017
Target Buying Shipt for $550M
Deal won't change Shipt's relationships, at least in near future

Randy Hofbauer
12/11/2017
Peapod Activates Order-by-Text Platform
Ecommerce grocer’s innovation follows ‘Ask Alexa’ voice-ordering tech

Randy Hofbauer
12/11/2017
Kroger Adds Chase Pay
Select markets, ecommerce platforms will get mobile wallet option

Randy Hofbauer