Randy Hofbauer

Digital and Technology Editor

Author Profile

Randy Hofbauer is the former digital and technology editor of Progressive Grocer. He has more than a decade of experience as a content strategist, researcher and marketer, almost all of it covering CPG retailing. His insights and work have been cited in a number of media outlets, including The New York Times, the Associated Press and the Chicago Tribune, and he was named a finalist in the Software & Information Industry Association's 2018 Emerging Leader Awards. Follow him on Twitter or connect with him on LinkedIn.

ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR

03/03/2019

12 Top Grocery Retail Transformation Takeaways From Day 2 of Shoptalk '19

Albertsons CEO Jim Donald, Ahold Delhaize CEO Frans Muller just 2 speakers at event
03/02/2019

7 Key Grocery Retail Transformation Takeways from Day 1 of Shoptalk '19

Execs delivering insights include digital innovators from Albertsons, Ahold Delhaize USA
02/28/2019

Is Amazon Planning a Full-Blown Grocery Chain?

News follows reports that it's testing cashierless Go tech in larger-format store
02/28/2019

Kroger Stops Accepting Visa Credit Cards at Another Banner

Grocer first stopped accepting the cards at Foods Co. stores in CA last August
02/25/2019

Whole Foods Converting All 365 Stores to Namesake Moniker

News comes after grocer announced plans to discontinue concept's expansion
02/18/2019

Kroger Names Next 2 Locations for Ocado-Powered Automated Fulfillment Centers

Grocers revealed 1st location, in Cincinnati suburb, last November
02/14/2019

Amazon Takes Next Step Toward 1st Go Store Outside U.S.

Ecommerce giant secures prime real estate to build first location abroad
02/13/2019

Amazon Cancels Plans for New York HQ2

Ecommerce giant faces backlash, still plans HQ2 development in VA