by Brittain Ladd | Sep 22, 2026 | E-Commerce, Grocery, Logistics, Microfulfillment, Retail
Micro-fulfillment is one of my favorite topics to write about. Because of the research I’ve conducted on the subject and my hands-on experience with robotics and automation, I’m frequently referred to as an expert in micro-fulfillment and robotics. The purpose of this...
by Brittain Ladd | Sep 22, 2026 | Delivery, Grocery, Logistics, Microfulfillment, Retail
Sun Tzu wrote that “the supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting.” Most analysts covering the grocery wars between Amazon and Walmart miss this entirely. They keep waiting for Amazon to fight Walmart on Walmart’s terms: more stores,...
by Brittain Ladd | Sep 22, 2026 | AI, Delivery, E-Commerce, Grocery, Logistics, Microfulfillment, Retail
Groceryshop opens today in Las Vegas with more than 4,000 grocery and CPG leaders gathering to discuss the technologies, business models and consumer behaviors shaping retail. The agenda is filled with sessions on artificial intelligence, agentic shopping, retail...
by Brittain Ladd | Aug 11, 2026 | Grocery, Retail
Kroger CEO Greg Foran, has once again proved that he is raising the bar on talent across the company. Foran is also proving that he’s not protecting the status quo, and that he is determined to make Kroger a better company. Kroger has announced that Nathan Faust, has...
by Brittain Ladd | Aug 9, 2026 | Grocery, Retail
Something unusual is happening around Albertsons Companies right now. It’s happening quietly. I refer to what’s taking place as a “Silent Coup.” You can read about it in the article I attached. Based on discussions with sources, and my own...
by Mindee Forman | May 20, 2026 | Grocery, Newsletter, No Retreat, No Surrender, Retail
Overview I wrote this article based on my experience consulting for Kroger, years of research on grocery, retail, supply chain, logistics, technology, artificial intelligence, corporate governance, and business strategy, and dozens of discussions with current and...
