🛒 The Future of Grocery: Topco’s Insights on Private Label & Shopper Trends | FMI 2025

🎙 OmniTalk Retail Podcast | Live from FMI 2025 🎙 Chris Walton & Anne Mezzenga sit down with Katie Waeltz, VP of Category Management & Market Insights at Topco, to discuss the future of grocery, the shift in consumer behavior post-inflation, and the evolution of private label brands. Learn how regional grocers are leveraging AI, data, and innovative merchandising to compete with national chains. ⏱ Time Stamps & Topics: 🔹 [ 0:00 ] – Live from FMI 2025 at the Simbe Robotics Booth 🔹 [ 1:00 ] – Meet Katie Waeltz & Topco’s role in the grocery industry 🔹 [ 2:50 ] – What is category management & why it matters for grocers 🔹 [ 4:30 ] – The shift toward premium private label & evolving consumer expectations 🔹 [ 6:15 ] – How shoppers define "value" today—beyond just price 🔹 [ 8:00 ] – The role of AI, data, and insights in grocery merchandising 🔹 [10:30] – Future of grocery retail: Digital shopping meets in-store experiences 🔹 [12:15] – Strategic priorities for grocers & CPG brands in 2025 📢 Don’t miss this discussion on the trends shaping the future of grocery retail! 🔔 Subscribe for more exclusive retail insights & interviews from FMI! #retailtrends #grocery #fmi #retailstrategy This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy