Author Profile

Mike Troy is a former Editorial Director of EnsembleIQ's Grocery Group, consisting of Progressive Grocer, Retail Leader and Store Brands. 

ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR

04/18/2021

Grocers Gain With Gas Amid Commuting Chaos

NPD data shows pandemic-driven shifts in traffic patterns have benefited food retailers
04/15/2021

Choice Market Is Redefining Convenience in Colorado

A cross between a c-store, grocer and restaurant, retailer sees 50-store opportunity in western U.S.
04/14/2021

Amazon Founder Touts Time Savings and 2 New Commitments

In his final shareholder letter as CEO, Bezos is dismissive of physical retail despite leading the parent company of Whole Foods Market
04/14/2021

Jel Sert Is Transforming Iconic Categories With New Flavors and Functionality

How a 95-year-old consumer goods company maintains its innovation edge
04/13/2021

Kroger’s New E-Commerce Ecosystem Delivers Food Retail Disruption

Retailer's first 2 robotic fulfillment centers began operations in April, heralding a new era of digital disruption for grocery and growth for Kroger
04/13/2021

Alternative Proteins Make Meat Inroads

Plant-based popularity surges as animal proteins set new sales records
04/14/2021

Grocery Categories Beyond COVID-19

After more than a year of pandemic-driven disruption, key categories face new growth challenges and a confusing consumer landscape
04/11/2021

The Uber Indicator Is Flashing Normal as Bookings Set Record

Demand for food delivery and rides now exceed driver supply
04/11/2021

Trax Gains Traction to Further Retail/CPG Digital Transformation

Computer vision and analytics solution provider secures $640M in new funding from notable investors Softbank and BlackRock
04/10/2021

How Kroger Plans to Gain Greater Share of $1.4T Market

Retailer's vision for future growth involves leading with fresh and accelerating digital