Progressive Grocer Magazine - January 2020

In this issue

Talent — the leadership that’s going to take our industry forward — continues to be a top concern of grocery executives,so making the industry an attractive and fulfilling place to work must be a top priority. And it’s no secret that what constitutes “attractive and fulfilling” for the next generation of leaders differs in many ways from their predecessors.

Salary, they tell us, isn’t necessarily the deciding factor for Millennials and Gen Zs. Research indicates that 70% of emerging leaders say they’re more likely to stay with a company that’s serious about sustainability. And 10% would accept less in annual salary to work for a company with a better sustainability record.

Gen Zs also are upwardly mobile, with opportunities for personal growth a top concern when entering the workforce. In fact, 76% expect a promotion within two years of starting a job. Talent among emerging leaders is certainly not in short supply in this industry.

Cross Purposes

Developing creative ways to group complementary products at retail is key to lifting sales and shopper satisfaction.

7 mins

Sarvodaya Supermarket: A small store wonder in Mumbai

With 2200 sq. ft. of retail space that pulls in a monthly revenue of Rs. 2.25 crore, Chetan Sangoi’s Sarvodaya Supermarket is the cynosure of established retailers in Mumbai and a flickering ambition for those kirana shop owners who want to reinvent themselves as modern grocers.

10+ mins

Rise to the Occasion

Selling candy and snacks during the winter holidays means creating in-store seasonal excitement.

6 mins

Expectations from the FMCG Industry

A look at the trends for the FMCG market this year in the face of changing market dynamics, which bring with it an array of products competing for customer loyalty and attention.

3 mins

Plant-based food is the new face of healthy living

Consumers everywhere are redoubling their efforts to lead a healthy lifestyle around the idea of consuming plant-based food and beverages.

4 mins

Top 5 technology trends in retail

The past year saw the highest disruption in technology and was the year of transition for retailers who have begun their digital journey. The current year comes with a great promise for the industry and here some key trends that retailers will need to watch out for.

2 mins

Savory Snacks: MYTHS and TRUTHS

By switching to alternative vegetable oils such as sunflower, rapeseed, corn and olive, the savoury snacks industry has managed to significantly reduce saturated fat content.

2 mins

Tech Takes on Health & Wellness

Grocers feel the responsibility to cater to shoppers’ specific dietary needs and preferences.

6 mins

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Progressive Grocer Magazine Description:

PROGRESSIVE GROCER has been the voice of the food retail industry for over 80 years in the USA. Serving a wide audience in the Indian market, Progressive Grocer India's readers are top management at headquarters and top decision makers at store level. By anticipating, reporting and interpreting important data and trends, PROGRESSIVE GROCER fulfils its mission of identifying and highlighting insights and opportunity for leading grocery retailers, thereby accelerating brands and sales success for leading manufacturers