How can grocers ensure they have a strong talent foundation?
The question has always loomed large in the industry, and it’s weighing on decision makers now more than ever. Confronting rapidly evolving demands posed by consumers, technology and competitors starts with the workforce, from the store level all the way up to the C-suite.
Grocery Dive took a look at some of the biggest topics in grocery labor, from executive succession to attracting digital talent in an industry that tech workers typically brush off. We've talked to top names in the industry to get their thoughts, from e-commerce directors at major chains to the Food Marketing Institute's Leslie Sarasin. We looked at how grocers are responding, and where they could be doing a better job.
The series encompasses the top concerns we've heard in interviews and at trade shows over the past year, offering analysis on how to best compete in today's industry.