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

8/28/2017
Food Retailers Join to Aid Harvey Relief
H-E-B, Kroger, Rouses and more assist in 'Texas-sized response'

Randy Hofbauer
8/27/2017
Whole Foods Makes Good on Price-Slashing Promise
Cost of staples cut as much as 43%

Randy Hofbauer
8/27/2017
Gelson’s to Sell Chef’d Meal Kits in Stores
Deal inked as grocer-made kits heat up

Randy Hofbauer
8/23/2017
Walmart-Google Partnership: 3 Changes to Come
Voice-ordering tech will require new approach to merchandising, marketing

Randy Hofbauer
8/23/2017
Amazon to Bring Lower Prices, Prime to Whole Foods
Changes to come following deal's Aug. 28 closure

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8/22/2017
Walmart Debuts Voice-Enabled Shopping
Will offer hundreds of thousands of items via Google Assistant

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8/22/2017
Blue Apron Declares Hiring Freeze, Cuts Recruitment Staff
Moves come after lackluster IPO

Randy Hofbauer
8/20/2017
Quality Guarantee, Free Shipping Critical to Move Purchases Online
Same-day shipping also a driver

Randy Hofbauer
8/20/2017
Meijer Restructuring IT Dept.
Plan helps grocer shift attention more to ecommerce

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8/20/2017
Walmart Expands Grocery Delivery via Uber
Orlando, Dallas residents now get the service

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