In this week’s Video Forum, Dave Wendland, vice president of strategic relations at Hamacher Resource Group, reflects on three decades of involvement with the retailing business. Recent developments in the self-care, beauty and grocery categories; the impact of inflation on consumer behavior; and innovations in merchandising are among the subjects he addresses. Wendland also talks about the evolution of brick-and-mortar stores in response to the growth of e-commerce.
Video Forum: Dave Wendland, Hamacher Resource Group
Related
2024 NACDS TSE welcomes NACDS chain and supplier members to Boston
NACDS Leaders: Pharmacy is a catalyst for change and innovation, and NACDS TSE is where it happens.
Walmart says a new era of 'Adaptive Retail' is here
Walmart commissioned Morning Consult to conduct a survey of more than 2,200 U.S. shoppers.
Census data shows modest sales gains in June
WASHINGTON – Data released by the U.S. Census Bureau shows modest retail sales gains in June despite an uneven pace of spending in recent months, National Retail Federation chief economist Jack Kleinhenz said. “The path of household spending remains difficult to read,” Kleinhenz said.
FTI says online retail sales to hit $1.2 Trillion
U.S. online retail sales will reach $1.2 trillion in 2024, up nearly 10% from last year, according to FTI Consulting’s 2024 Online Retail Report. The firm’s Retail & Consumer Products practice, which conducted analysis for the report, expects U.S. e-commerce sales to account for 22.
Latest
CAGNY 2026 day two: Protein, premiumization, and pragmatic growth
Day two of CAGNY 2026 saw leaders emphasize portfolio focus, protein-driven premiumization, and candid updates on AI and omnichannel strategy.
Kroger celebrates experience makers in honor of Supermarket Employee Day
The Kroger Co. is celebrating Supermarket Employee Day on Feb. 22 by recognizing its more than 400,000 associates
The Kraft Heinz Co. names Nicolas Amaya president, North America
“Kraft Heinz has an iconic portfolio of brands, a strong foundation for growth and a talented team in North America,” said Amaya.
Eagle Eye selected by Wakefern to power loyalty & personalization strategies across their retail network
Wakefern will deploy Eagle Eye’s MACH approved loyalty and personalization platform