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

9/19/2017
Albertsons Acquires Meal-Kit Service Plated
Acquisition follows speculation of grocers acquiring such services

Randy Hofbauer
9/18/2017
Grocery and the Need for Speed
Fast action necessary to employ technology, experiment for customer-centric food retail

Randy Hofbauer
9/18/2017
New Harris Teeter Site Translates Recipes into Shopping Lists
HarrisTeeterRecipes.com bypasses wait for boxed meal kits

Randy Hofbauer
9/18/2017
Walmart Tests Online Grocery Pickup for EBT Users
5-store trial taking place in Houston, Boise

Randy Hofbauer
9/17/2017
Personalization, Respecting Data Key to Loyalty Program Success
Grocers also must make incentives relevant, easy to use

Randy Hofbauer
9/10/2017
What Can Grocers Gain by Buying Meal-Kit Services?
Sector shows lucrative opportunity but can be risky

Randy Hofbauer
9/5/2017
Walmart Celebrates 1K Online Grocery Pickup Spots
Latest location to serve Seattle

Randy Hofbauer
9/4/2017
Kroger, Walmart Offer Pickup for eMeals Service
15 eating styles available

Randy Hofbauer
8/30/2017
Jet.com Fresh Delivery: Strong Value, Little Reason to Reuse
Qualitative report reveals issues with over-packaging, high fees

Randy Hofbauer
8/30/2017
Whole Foods, Plant-Based-Burger Chain Expand Partnership
Next Level Burger opens shop in Seattle store

Randy Hofbauer