60 acast.com The Grocery Insight Podcast https://shows.acast.com/the-grocery-insight-podcast en Copyright Grocery Insight. All rights reserved. Retail,Supermarket,Food Retail Grocery Insight This podcast covers the retail sector, specifically food retailing and supermarkets but we also consider other wider retail-based themes as well, with expert insight from Steve Dresser, a retail advisor to executives around the world and one of the top 10 retail influencers, as awarded by Vend in 2019.


We consider the latest news in the retail sector alongside thoughts on stores, wider retail, store standards, technology and "running the least worst stores" with the "most cynical main in retail' at the helm, this is a must listen for anyone involved with retail.

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]]> This podcast covers the retail sector, specifically food retailing and supermarkets but we also consider other wider retail-based themes as well, with expert insight from Steve Dresser, a retail advisor to executives around the world and one of the top 10 retail influencers, as awarded by Vend in 2019.


We consider the latest news in the retail sector alongside thoughts on stores, wider retail, store standards, technology and "running the least worst stores" with the "most cynical main in retail' at the helm, this is a must listen for anyone involved with retail.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> false Grocery Insight pod@groceryinsight.com 5f1c148bbcd9f57bcb22bb2f the-grocery-insight-podcast https://feed.podbean.com/groceryinsight/feed.xml episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/5f1c148bbcd9f57bcb22bb2f/1604575234264-f6f9c4d48068dd35bacc8bec4b30feea.jpeg https://shows.acast.com/the-grocery-insight-podcast The Grocery Insight Podcast https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/5f1c148bbcd9f57bcb22bb2f Lockdown 2.0 Lockdown 2.0 Thu, 05 Nov 2020 16:37:53 GMT 30:41 5fa42a616988db713c140237 false https://shows.acast.com/the-grocery-insight-podcast/episodes/lockdown-20 5fa42a616988db713c140237 5f1c148bbcd9f57bcb22bb2f lockdown-20 Just who is looking out for retail? full 11 Our eleventh episode, after another long old break, covers the impact of Covid19 again, with lockdown 2.0 kicking off and considerations for the sector at large, we also consider the impact of lockdown and restrictions on retailers at large, not just food retailers, and why even being open in December isn't necessarily solving all the problems. 


We also discuss independents and how help may be offered to those stores struggling with another set of restrictions, with some thoughts on why you wouldn't opt for a brain surgeon who had trained himself on YouTube (stay with me!)


Lastly, we get on the soapbox and consider with all the committees, sub-committees, groups, subgroups, planning, place, degrees, planning teams, council leaders and everyone else seemingly - why does no one actually seem to stand up for retail?


We saw the best of retail in the lockdown, with chains adapting rapidly to focus on serving the customer, reverting back to the core of the business, goods to shelf and money in the tills. However, it gets no help in the wider world but plenty of people claiming to be 'filling' but delivering nothing but empty shelves.


The "Grocery Insight" podcast from Steve Dresser, CEO of Grocery Insight, a consultancy and retail advisory firm helping several leading retailers and executives. Alongside this, Steve is a Vend top 10 retail influencer as well.


Our podcast focuses on the news from the retail sector in 2020 and beyond (and back!) covering retail, bemoaning the state of shops and on Steve being 'the most cynical man in retail'.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Our eleventh episode, after another long old break, covers the impact of Covid19 again, with lockdown 2.0 kicking off and considerations for the sector at large, we also consider the impact of lockdown and restrictions on retailers at large, not just food retailers, and why even being open in December isn't necessarily solving all the problems. 


We also discuss independents and how help may be offered to those stores struggling with another set of restrictions, with some thoughts on why you wouldn't opt for a brain surgeon who had trained himself on YouTube (stay with me!)


Lastly, we get on the soapbox and consider with all the committees, sub-committees, groups, subgroups, planning, place, degrees, planning teams, council leaders and everyone else seemingly - why does no one actually seem to stand up for retail?


We saw the best of retail in the lockdown, with chains adapting rapidly to focus on serving the customer, reverting back to the core of the business, goods to shelf and money in the tills. However, it gets no help in the wider world but plenty of people claiming to be 'filling' but delivering nothing but empty shelves.


The "Grocery Insight" podcast from Steve Dresser, CEO of Grocery Insight, a consultancy and retail advisory firm helping several leading retailers and executives. Alongside this, Steve is a Vend top 10 retail influencer as well.


Our podcast focuses on the news from the retail sector in 2020 and beyond (and back!) covering retail, bemoaning the state of shops and on Steve being 'the most cynical man in retail'.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Wear a mask, you clown Wear a mask, you clown Fri, 24 Jul 2020 11:06:13 GMT 40:55 groceryinsight.podbean.com/932d163e-5f2c-3ecb-b72e-4a88105bd517 false https://shows.acast.com/the-grocery-insight-podcast/episodes/5f1c14a84a6ab673e6e0688f 5f1c14a84a6ab673e6e0688f 5f1c148bbcd9f57bcb22bb2f full 10 Our tenth episode, after a long old break, covers the impact of Covid19 amongst other things. We also consider the impact on colleagues, wider retail and indeed, safety now being a priority for customers shipping in-store. It's a big old episode, covering some 40 minutes.

 

Unsurprisingly, we also consider the mandatory instruction for the wearing of face masks in store, starting today (24th July) in England and what it means for colleagues.

 

Apologies for any background noise from 30 minutes onwards, I have tried to minimise this as much as I can.

 

"Calling all till trained cashiers" is a podcast from Grocery Insight's Steve Dresser, a Vend top 10 retail influencer in 2019. 

 

Our podcast focuses on the news from the retail sector in 2019 and beyond, mainly covering food retail whilst covering the wider retail sector from time to time as well.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Our tenth episode, after a long old break, covers the impact of Covid19 amongst other things. We also consider the impact on colleagues, wider retail and indeed, safety now being a priority for customers shipping in-store. It's a big old episode, covering some 40 minutes.

 

Unsurprisingly, we also consider the mandatory instruction for the wearing of face masks in store, starting today (24th July) in England and what it means for colleagues.

 

Apologies for any background noise from 30 minutes onwards, I have tried to minimise this as much as I can.

 

"Calling all till trained cashiers" is a podcast from Grocery Insight's Steve Dresser, a Vend top 10 retail influencer in 2019. 

 

Our podcast focuses on the news from the retail sector in 2019 and beyond, mainly covering food retail whilst covering the wider retail sector from time to time as well.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Never knowingly under-represented Never knowingly under-represented Mon, 14 Oct 2019 07:00:00 GMT 22:09 groceryinsight.podbean.com/never-knowingly-under-represented-b196d478e51b1bb7c74fef8074fc615c false https://shows.acast.com/the-grocery-insight-podcast/episodes/5f1c14a84a6ab673e6e06890 5f1c14a84a6ab673e6e06890 5f1c148bbcd9f57bcb22bb2f full 9 Our ninth episode covers Dave Lewis leaving Tesco (although more to come on this), John Lewis changes at their top table, including thoughts on a power grab that means John Lewis is 'never knowingly under-represented'. 

Alongside wider thoughts on retail and the stores. 

"Calling all till trained cashiers" is a podcast from Grocery Insight's Steve Dresser, a Vend top 10 retail influencer in 2019. 

Our podcast focuses on the news from the retail sector in 2019 and beyond, mainly covering food retail whilst covering the wider retail sector from time to time as well.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Our ninth episode covers Dave Lewis leaving Tesco (although more to come on this), John Lewis changes at their top table, including thoughts on a power grab that means John Lewis is 'never knowingly under-represented'. 

Alongside wider thoughts on retail and the stores. 

"Calling all till trained cashiers" is a podcast from Grocery Insight's Steve Dresser, a Vend top 10 retail influencer in 2019. 

Our podcast focuses on the news from the retail sector in 2019 and beyond, mainly covering food retail whilst covering the wider retail sector from time to time as well.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Store closures - the new normal Store closures - the new normal Mon, 09 Sep 2019 06:50:55 GMT 21:22 groceryinsight.podbean.com/store-closures-the-new-normal-7c632744ca6c49ec88e13e057e3f95f4 false https://shows.acast.com/the-grocery-insight-podcast/episodes/5f1c14a84a6ab673e6e06891 5f1c14a84a6ab673e6e06891 5f1c148bbcd9f57bcb22bb2f full 8 Our eighth episode covers store closures and those being the 'new normal' in food retail. There was a time where retailers never closed stores, lest give it to a rival. Yet we are in very different times with Waitrose recently selling stores to Lidl and Morrisons also announcing the closure of 4 recently also. 

Also important to remember the colleagues at times like this.

"Calling all till trained cashiers" is a podcast from Grocery Insight's Steve Dresser, a Vend top 10 retail influencer in 2019. 

Our podcast focuses on the news from the retail sector in 2019 and beyond, mainly covering food retail whilst covering the wider retail sector from time to time as well.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Our eighth episode covers store closures and those being the 'new normal' in food retail. There was a time where retailers never closed stores, lest give it to a rival. Yet we are in very different times with Waitrose recently selling stores to Lidl and Morrisons also announcing the closure of 4 recently also. 

Also important to remember the colleagues at times like this.

"Calling all till trained cashiers" is a podcast from Grocery Insight's Steve Dresser, a Vend top 10 retail influencer in 2019. 

Our podcast focuses on the news from the retail sector in 2019 and beyond, mainly covering food retail whilst covering the wider retail sector from time to time as well.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Accepting the unacceptable Accepting the unacceptable Mon, 02 Sep 2019 10:53:57 GMT 20:27 groceryinsight.podbean.com/accepting-the-unacceptable-1567421637-3a40fa903fef935036f8da1d29081d85 false https://shows.acast.com/the-grocery-insight-podcast/episodes/5f1c14a84a6ab673e6e06892 5f1c14a84a6ab673e6e06892 5f1c148bbcd9f57bcb22bb2f full 7 We are back!

Our seventh episode covers 'accepting the unacceptable' and whether there is too much of that going on in stores, it's easy to hark back to days of yore but standards are on the wane. Is it just a representation of the market, post discount, lower margins and price being king?

Do you accept the unacceptable? 

"Calling all till trained cashiers" is a podcast from Grocery Insight's Steve Dresser, a Vend top 10 retail influencer in 2019. 

Our podcast focuses on the news from the retail sector in 2019 and beyond, mainly covering food retail whilst covering the wider retail sector from time to time as well.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> We are back!

Our seventh episode covers 'accepting the unacceptable' and whether there is too much of that going on in stores, it's easy to hark back to days of yore but standards are on the wane. Is it just a representation of the market, post discount, lower margins and price being king?

Do you accept the unacceptable? 

"Calling all till trained cashiers" is a podcast from Grocery Insight's Steve Dresser, a Vend top 10 retail influencer in 2019. 

Our podcast focuses on the news from the retail sector in 2019 and beyond, mainly covering food retail whilst covering the wider retail sector from time to time as well.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Better to have loved and lost.. Better to have loved and lost.. Tue, 30 Apr 2019 11:42:59 GMT 21:18 groceryinsight.podbean.com/better-to-have-loved-and-lost-41236affc7f3fc5a1274ba45c26d15cd false https://shows.acast.com/the-grocery-insight-podcast/episodes/5f1c14a84a6ab673e6e06893 5f1c14a84a6ab673e6e06893 5f1c148bbcd9f57bcb22bb2f full 6 After a brief rest... Our sixth episode covers Sainsbury's, Asda, the abandonment of their merger and what it may mean for both businesses, moving forward. This podcast was recorded on Friday, so there isn't a mention of their 'cashless' store for example.

We also consider what the full year results may hold for Sainsbury's too. 

"Calling all till trained cashiers" is a new podcast from Grocery Insight's Steve Dresser, a Vend top 10 retail influencer in 2019. 

This podcast will focus on the news from the retail sector in 2019 and beyond, mainly covering food retail but we also cover the wider retail sector from time to time as well.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> After a brief rest... Our sixth episode covers Sainsbury's, Asda, the abandonment of their merger and what it may mean for both businesses, moving forward. This podcast was recorded on Friday, so there isn't a mention of their 'cashless' store for example.

We also consider what the full year results may hold for Sainsbury's too. 

"Calling all till trained cashiers" is a new podcast from Grocery Insight's Steve Dresser, a Vend top 10 retail influencer in 2019. 

This podcast will focus on the news from the retail sector in 2019 and beyond, mainly covering food retail but we also cover the wider retail sector from time to time as well.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Wholesale change? Wholesale change? Mon, 08 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT 24:56 groceryinsight.podbean.com/wholesale-change-68c592966f604ac015f4e75c6dc99207 false https://shows.acast.com/the-grocery-insight-podcast/episodes/5f1c14a84a6ab673e6e06894 5f1c14a84a6ab673e6e06894 5f1c148bbcd9f57bcb22bb2f full 5 Our fifth episode covers Jack's in Rawtenstall, a small town in Lancashire and why their 9th store is a different to the rest and indeed, anything else in the UK market. 

We have intro / exit music. Like a refit in a previously old, tired store. It all feels a bit more professional... 

"Calling all till trained cashiers" is a brand new podcast from Grocery Insight's Steve Dresser, a Vend top 10 retail influencer in 2019. 

This podcast will focus on the news from the retail sector in 2019 and beyond, mainly covering food retail but we also cover the wider retail sector from time to time as well.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Our fifth episode covers Jack's in Rawtenstall, a small town in Lancashire and why their 9th store is a different to the rest and indeed, anything else in the UK market. 

We have intro / exit music. Like a refit in a previously old, tired store. It all feels a bit more professional... 

"Calling all till trained cashiers" is a brand new podcast from Grocery Insight's Steve Dresser, a Vend top 10 retail influencer in 2019. 

This podcast will focus on the news from the retail sector in 2019 and beyond, mainly covering food retail but we also cover the wider retail sector from time to time as well.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Any Dream Will Do Any Dream Will Do Thu, 28 Mar 2019 08:00:57 GMT 14:43 groceryinsight.podbean.com/any-dream-will-do-1553760057-8f8743d966773fc7bd793c85d43e5549 false https://shows.acast.com/the-grocery-insight-podcast/episodes/5f1c14a84a6ab673e6e06895 5f1c14a84a6ab673e6e06895 5f1c148bbcd9f57bcb22bb2f full 4 Our fourth episode covers the initial CMA judgment on the Sainsbury's / Asda merger and the feedback from interested parties, the chains themselves and we consider what could be next. 

We have intro / exit music. Like a refit in a previously old, tired store. It all feels a bit more professional... 

"Calling all till trained cashiers" is a brand new podcast from Grocery Insight's Steve Dresser, a Vend top 10 retail influencer in 2019. 

This podcast will focus on the news from the retail sector in 2019 and beyond, mainly covering food retail but we also cover the wider retail sector from time to time as well. 

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Our fourth episode covers the initial CMA judgment on the Sainsbury's / Asda merger and the feedback from interested parties, the chains themselves and we consider what could be next. 

We have intro / exit music. Like a refit in a previously old, tired store. It all feels a bit more professional... 

"Calling all till trained cashiers" is a brand new podcast from Grocery Insight's Steve Dresser, a Vend top 10 retail influencer in 2019. 

This podcast will focus on the news from the retail sector in 2019 and beyond, mainly covering food retail but we also cover the wider retail sector from time to time as well. 

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Ocado delivers again Ocado delivers again Tue, 26 Mar 2019 09:38:53 GMT 14:40 groceryinsight.podbean.com/ocado-delivers-again-913862c817ad0e67c7d87a51b9ae5ef0 false https://shows.acast.com/the-grocery-insight-podcast/episodes/5f1c14a84a6ab673e6e06896 5f1c14a84a6ab673e6e06896 5f1c148bbcd9f57bcb22bb2f full 3 Our third episode covers the M&S food delivery joint venture with Ocado, what it means for Waitrose, for M&S and that all important question - do people shop with Ocado, for Ocado, or because they sell Waitrose products? 

We have intro / exit music. Like a refit in a previously old, tired store. It all feels a bit more professional... 

"Calling all till trained cashiers" is a brand new podcast from Grocery Insight's Steve Dresser, a Vend top 10 retail influencer in 2019. 

This podcast will focus on the news from the retail sector in 2019 and beyond, mainly covering food retail but we also cover the wider retail sector from time to time as well. 

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Our third episode covers the M&S food delivery joint venture with Ocado, what it means for Waitrose, for M&S and that all important question - do people shop with Ocado, for Ocado, or because they sell Waitrose products? 

We have intro / exit music. Like a refit in a previously old, tired store. It all feels a bit more professional... 

"Calling all till trained cashiers" is a brand new podcast from Grocery Insight's Steve Dresser, a Vend top 10 retail influencer in 2019. 

This podcast will focus on the news from the retail sector in 2019 and beyond, mainly covering food retail but we also cover the wider retail sector from time to time as well. 

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> I dreamed a dream I dreamed a dream Fri, 01 Mar 2019 16:49:31 GMT 22:04 groceryinsight.podbean.com/i-dreamed-a-dream-1551458971-32edb88d5481e23ab49cf0a26d2c591d false https://shows.acast.com/the-grocery-insight-podcast/episodes/5f1c14a84a6ab673e6e06897 5f1c14a84a6ab673e6e06897 5f1c148bbcd9f57bcb22bb2f full 2  

Our second episode covers the aftermath of the Sainsbury's / Asda decision, what next for the respective retailers, 3rd party food deliveries alongside New York food delivery operations...

No intro jingles just yet, or bells or whistles. Please appreciate the 'hard discount' feel to this podcast. 

"Calling all till trained cashiers" is a brand new podcast from Grocery Insight's Steve Dresser, a top 10 retail influencer for 2019. 

This podcast will focus on the news from the retail sector in 2019, mainly food retail but also covering the wider retail sector from time to time as well. 

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Our second episode covers the aftermath of the Sainsbury's / Asda decision, what next for the respective retailers, 3rd party food deliveries alongside New York food delivery operations...

No intro jingles just yet, or bells or whistles. Please appreciate the 'hard discount' feel to this podcast. 

"Calling all till trained cashiers" is a brand new podcast from Grocery Insight's Steve Dresser, a top 10 retail influencer for 2019. 

This podcast will focus on the news from the retail sector in 2019, mainly food retail but also covering the wider retail sector from time to time as well. 

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> <![CDATA[Valentine's Day and the CMA]]> Mon, 18 Feb 2019 19:56:50 GMT 18:00 groceryinsight.podbean.com/episode-1-valentines-day-and-the-cma-2a5a0c17a12c6e18aa8bc3219fe70867 false https://shows.acast.com/the-grocery-insight-podcast/episodes/5f1c14a84a6ab673e6e06898 5f1c14a84a6ab673e6e06898 5f1c148bbcd9f57bcb22bb2f full 1 "Calling all till trained cashiers" is a brand new podcast from Grocery Insight's Steve Dresser, a top 10 retail influencer for 2019. 

This podcast will focus on the news from the retail sector in 2019, mainly food retail but also covering the wider retail sector from time to time as well. 

Our first episode covers Valentine's day in stores, the CMA, discounters and the Asda / Sainsbury's merger alongside considering managing stores with a cost focus, not chasing the all important sales. 

No intro jingles just yet, appreciate the 'hard discount' feel to this podcast. 

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> "Calling all till trained cashiers" is a brand new podcast from Grocery Insight's Steve Dresser, a top 10 retail influencer for 2019. 

This podcast will focus on the news from the retail sector in 2019, mainly food retail but also covering the wider retail sector from time to time as well. 

Our first episode covers Valentine's day in stores, the CMA, discounters and the Asda / Sainsbury's merger alongside considering managing stores with a cost focus, not chasing the all important sales. 

No intro jingles just yet, appreciate the 'hard discount' feel to this podcast. 

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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